Photo by Suess Moments We started working with Samantha and Corey back in February, so when their November 9th wedding date finally arrived, we were so excited! It was a very chilly fall morning that started off at 6AM for the ladies (what troopers they were!) with hair and makeup by Elizabeth from The Updo Guru. They got ready at the overnight suites at Eagle Oaks while they sipped on some champagne and shared lots of laughs. Photo by Suess Moments Samantha did a first look

Photo by Havana Photography Outside pressure from friends, family and wedding traditions in general tend to cause some stress for couples leading up to their wedding days. Overall, we try to tell all of our couples that there is no right or wrong way to do things. It is all about how you and your partner want to make your day come to life. Previously, we’ve talked about traditions on our blog and we took a look at a few of them (HERE's the link to that post!). We talked about

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 Idalia Photography We often get inquiries for tented weddings at a family home, a farm or a venue like Sandy Hook. Many times, we get questions about how much it would cost to do something like this, which is very challenging to answer because there are a lot of variables. One thing we can say though, is that the costs add up very quickly and just because your venue rental fee may be $0 or a minimal cost, does not mean it can be done cheaper than at an traditional ve

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 Idalia Photography With all of the recent proposals and the spring weather approaching (soon, right?!) it’s a great time to start thinking about engagement photos! We found these hidden gems through one of our favorite local photographers- the photography team behind the cameras of Idalia Photography. Alex, the owner, started her company with the idea that “classic” never goes out of style. She and her team capture each photo with a timeless and romantic approach. 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

We are always looking for fun things for our couples to do or try as newlyweds! Going out to dinner at new restaurants is always enjoyable but staying home for dinner can be too. The STP Team loves to cook and we wanted to spice things up in the kitchen so we decided to try a few of the the home delivery meal kits where the ingredients come to you. The meal services provide you with the ingredients and step by step instructions to make the meal. It's something that you can do

Photo by Idalia Photography As engagement season approaches, we wanted to revisit a previous blog post that we did about picking a time of year for your wedding. There is a lot to consider when planning your wedding but what month and time of year is one of the first things that you are going to want to think about. Here are some of the top things to think about when selecting a time of year for your big day. Budget Many venues, especially those at the Jersey Shore, will disc

All Photos by Jackie Averill Photography Gina and Ryan tied the knot on September 29th, which turned out to be a very warm, beautiful September day. The couple got ready at their hotel, opting to skip a first look and see each other for the first time in church. The ladies got ready in their matching pajamas while Pin it Up and Pout took care of their hair and makeup. After a reveal with her wedding party, Gina did a reveal with her father, which was a very special moment. A

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

Recently we came across The Local Line’s instagram page and we couldn’t believe that the shop was right in our backyard and we didn’t even realize. We popped into the Red Bank, NJ store location and got to meet its owner, Kristen and we are so excited to share all that the store has to offer. The Local Line features and supports local artists from NJ, offering a wide variety of things from home décor to jewelry to our favorite, wedding creations! Currently, there are over 80

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 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 Yan Schwartzman Photography Congratulations! You’re engaged! What an exciting time in your life. However, with that engagement comes lots of decisions and one of the very first is where to get married. Your ceremony location is literally a blank canvas. If you’re religious, a church or temple may be the perfect fit! If you love the city, then maybe Liberty State Park with the skyline in the background is your dream location. But if you grew up at the Jersey Shore lik