The Wedding Planning Guide
A roadmap to help you navigate your wedding planning journey.
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Developing your guest list
The first step in the wedding planning process
Your Budget
How to get started on this must-have document
Hiring a Wedding Planner
What a Wedding Planner really does for you
Choosing a Time of Year
Things to consider when selecting a wedding date
Booking a Venue
Questions to ask yourself and venues as you search for one
Hiring a Photographer
Featuring tips from some amazing local photographers
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Hiring a Florist
Featuring tips about the process from talented NJ florists
Hiring Hair & Makeup
Tips for selecting your hair and makeup team
Rentals
Info on the items that you may need to rent for your wedding
Hiring a Band or DJ
Figuring out which makes the most sense for your wedding
Hiring an Invitation Designer
Where to start when designing invitations
Selecting Your Cake
Tips and things to consider when searching for your Bakery
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Selecting your Officiant
Steps to finding the right person to marry you and your partner
Your Look & Feel
Organizing your thoughts to figure out your over style
Including Kids
Ways to incorporate special little ones into your wedding day
For Your Guests
Room blocks, Transportation, Website and more
Wedding Party Details
Determining the attire for your wedding party
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Wedding Dress Shopping
The search for a dress to wear on you wedding day
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Table Numbers
Table Numbers come in all different styles- which is yours?
Designing Escort Cards
Ideas & considerations for Escort Cards and Seating Charts
Other Details & Decor
Additional signage and decor that you can add to your day
Wedding Favors
Ideas for your optional wedding favors
Exit Details
Things to think about for the conclusion of your reception
Preparing Your Invites
Tips for getting ready to send these beauties out the door
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Do I Need...
The items that we most often get asked "do I need this" about
Wedding Traditions
Some traditions that it is ok to skip or switch up
Ceremony Details
Details to think about for your Wedding Ceremony
Bachelorette Party
Some of our favorite spots within driving distance from NJ
Is a First Look for Me
Evaulating whether or not a first look makes sense for your day
Developing your Timeline
How to figure out the schedule for your wedding day
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Reception Details
The formalities that occur during your reception
Signature Drinks
Will you have them? What else can you do with drinks?
Overlooked Details
Details of your day that you don't want to forget about
Extra Special Touches
Some fun, special touches for your wedding
Weather Backup Plan
Coming up with a Plan B for outdoor spaces
Vendor Details
Final things to review with your vendors before your wedding
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Marriage License
Steps to apply for a marriage license in NJ
General FAQ's
Answers to the questions we hear the most
Your Wedding Day
What to expect for the rest of your day
Seating Layout
Choosing a seat for all of your guests
Your Wedding Morning
How to organize and prepare for your wedding morning
Congrats!!
Items to take care of after your wedding day
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Thank you to our photographer friends for the beautiful images appearing on this page.
Photo credits for images appearing on this page: Idalia Photography, Havana Photography, Endless Wave Studios, Suess Moments, Jackie Averill Photography, Jessa Schifilliti Associates, Yan Schwartzman Photography, Susan Elizabeth Weddings, Ifitfitz, Emily Wren Associates, William West Studio, Nicole DeTone Photography