Photo by Havana Photography About a year ago when Jessica first called us to talk about day of coordination for her Ocean Place wedding, she said she wanted the ballroom to look like the bottom of a pirate ship. We weren’t exactly sure what she had in mind but we sure were wowed when we saw what she had pulled together along with the help of the florist and design team at Sea Blossoms Events. There was so much detail that went into the design from both Jessica and Sea Blossom

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography Fall is our favorite time of year for weddings. The beach crowds have died down, the weather is still favorable and the décor and color tie ins to the season are endless. Today we’re talking about some of our favorite fall things to see at weddings. For more ideas, check out our previous blog post about Fall Fun at your wedding. Signature Cocktail There are so many fall cocktails that make us feel cozy and like it is time for some cr

Photo by Lynn from Elite Entertainment We are really excited to share the details from Jessica & Michael’s July 27th wedding at the Park Pavilion in Seaside. We grew up going to the boardwalk in Seaside so it was extra special for us to be back there for a wedding. Not only that but Jessica and Michael were such a fun couple to work with- they had us laughing a lot! Photo by Lynn from Elite Entertainment The day was beautiful and started out at Jessica’s parents house where

Yan Schwartzman Photography While romantic, just taking a vow with your loved one in front of your friends, family and an officiant unfortunately doesn’t make you married. You need an important document to make it official- the marriage license. Today we review just how to go about obtaining your license so that you aren't scrambling to make plans last minute. Where to apply: If you both live in NJ, you’re in luck and can apply in the town that either of you reside in and yo

Photo by Endless Wave Studios During that last month of planning, there are a lot of “to do’s” that hit all at once, making it easy to overlook some of the important items for your big day. When we work with couples, we help develop their timeline for the day of and we make sure they have the little details covered. We often find little things that people forgot about or need to be reminded of, so today we dive into our top 5 reminders for couples! Eating is a must As we spok

Photo by Jackie Averill Photography You said yes! You’re engaged! Now how to you begin the planning process? Our biggest piece of advice is to figure out your budget before you do anything else. You don’t want to end up in over your heads] so this is a very important first step! We often get asked what’s a reasonable budget or how much should I plan to spend on my wedding? There really is no exact answer to this question- how much you want to spend is completely up to you an

Photo by Caroline Rocchetta Photography With resources like Pinterest and Etsy, it is understandable why couples often start the wedding planning process thinking that they don’t need the help of a wedding planner. What is a wedding planner really going to do that they can’t handle themselves? Well, it turns out that there is a lot more that goes into your wedding than the overall look and feel! Some people view wedding planners as a splurge or something unnecessary because t

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography We recently did a blog post about deciding whether or not to have children at your wedding. For those of you that decide to incorporate children, we are taking a look at potential roles you can give children during the wedding to help incorporate them into your big day. Flower Girl Most people are familiar with the flower girl role. This is typically for girls between the ages of 2 and 8 years old. Of course you can go younger or old

Susan Elizabeth Photography The Mill Lakeside Manor Over the past few years we’ve worked at some amazing venues. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite venues that you may not know much about, since before we worked at them, we didn’t know much about them either! We found each of these venues to be really special, so today we’ll share the details about why we think these venues are such hidden gems. The English Manor- Ocean, NJ We just did our first wedding here abou

Photo by Idalia Photography The morning of Amanda and Joe’s wedding at The Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch was a rainy one. Luckily, it cleared up just in time for their first look on the beach! The couple chose to do a Great Gatsby theme for their wedding, which consisted of a beach ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour and ballroom reception. The day was captured beautifully by one of our favorites, the husband and wife team, Alex and Jay from Idalia Photography. Photo

Caroline Rocchetta Photography Jen has known Kylie since middle school so when she got engaged and asked us to help out with her wedding, we were so excited because we knew it was going to be special in so many ways! With Jen’s due date being so close to Kylie’s wedding though, she unfortunately wasn’t going to be able to attend as a guest, or as her planner. So, we decided on a consulting strategy to help get Kylie to her big day feeling confident and relaxed! Caroline Rocc

After taking a few months off after Jen had her son in May, we were back in action for Kait & Alexander’s July 20th wedding at The Avenue. We were so excited to be working in Pier Village. Not only do we love it there, but the both of us used to live there! Kait and Alexander are a wonderful couple who had a relaxed beach approach to their summer wedding which made it a lot of fun to work with them. The bride got ready at the Bungalow Hotel with her Maid Of Honor, Mom and fut

Instagram is such a great place to find inspiration for style, travel, food and staying fit! We recently found some fitness inspiration from Lauren at Buff Brides to Be! Lauren helps transform brides into their best selves, leaving them feeling confident for their walk down the aisle. She is a personal trainer who focuses on strength training with an emphasis on core. Her goal is create a toned and lean body by developing a workout routine for her brides that doesn’t require

Weddings are a wonderful celebration of families, friends and all the important people in your life. They are also a time for adults to enjoy a night out full of dancing, socializing and cocktails. Many couples we work with go back and forth about the idea of inviting children to their wedding. Below are some things to consider and also some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to making that decision! If you invite a few, you may have to invite them all… We all have th

Photo by Idalia Photography Escort cards are something that need to be done very last minute since they can’t be completed until your RSVP’s are in. With this being the case, it’s best to develop a plan ahead of time. Today we discuss some pointers and things to consider when planning out your escort cards. Seating Charts While most people tend to go with traditional escort cards, a lot of couples are recently opting for seating charts instead. If you go with a seating chart,

Photo from That's Darlin Instagram Previously, we highlighted some fun, non-traditional wedding party gifts that we found on Mark & Graham for your groomsmen and bridesmaids. If you missed it, you can check it out here! Today, we are focusing on the ladies and wanted to share some other unique gifts that we think would make any bridesmaid excited! Subscription boxes We love all of the box options out there- with so many options, you can gift each bridesmaid a different box ba

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography Over the past few years we have had the opportunity to hear a lot of speeches given by the Maid of Honor and Best Man at a wedding. Some have made us laugh, while others have even made us get tears in our eyes and unfortunately, some have made us cringe! Today, we are sharing our recipe for a great toast at a wedding. Keep it short You’ve likely known the bride and/or groom for a long time and have a lot that you want to share. Remem

Photo by Endless Wave Studios You’re in elementary school and at lunch you swap your peanut butter sandwich for a turkey sandwich, your favorite. At recess you run around the playground with that sandwich swapper laughing and giggling. That’s where it all began. You had found your soulmate; the one person that understood you no matter how crazy you were acting. The person that would stay in with you on a Friday night because you were having a bad hair day or would go out with

Photo by Laurie for Emily Wren Photography At Shore to Please we offer our clients Day of Coordination services, which should actually be called month of coordination! We feel it is the most cost effective and important package that we offer. So, what exactly does it include and why should you consider it for your big day? It’s affordable This isn’t full planning or design. It is straightforward and really focuses on the down and dirty work to make your day run smoothly. Our

Photo by Something Blue by Susan Elizabeth Not only do we love dogs, but we love when couples incorporate their fur baby into their wedding! There are a lot of ways we’ve seen this done and it always puts a smile on our faces. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate your dog into your big day! Photo Table Take advantage of the space on your gift table, guestbook table or photo table by adding some pictures of you and your loved one with you pup! Who doesn’t love loo