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For the first part in our series on “How To Get Started With Planning Your Wedding,” let’s talk about one of the crucial considerations when it comes to taking those first steps: the size of your guest list. How many people you plan to invite to your wedding is the biggest driver of the types […]

Congratulations, you’re engaged! First and most importantly, set aside some time each week to really enjoy your engagement with your fiance. Date nights, yes, please. Whether you’re newly engaged or planning on using the holiday season to finally sit down and start planning your wedding, we are laying out the crucial first steps to getting […]

Wedding party’s (bridesmaids, groomsmen, grooms ladies, bridesmen) are always a fun way to include your closest friends and family in your wedding. Long gone are the days of same-sex sides and even numbers as it’s more about having those closest to you be included versus having it completely symmetrical or traditionally gendered. Picking your wedding […]

Gabrielle & Anthony were married at St. Lucy’s in Newark on a beautiful late April day followed by a blow our reception at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ. The cherry blossoms were blooming, the sun was shining and it was a picture perfect day. Venue: The VenetianCoordination: Ness McGovern Events & DesignPhotography: Manda Weaver PhotographyFlorist: […]

We’re happy to have been able to contribute to a recent article in Good Housekeeping titled “50 Best Wedding Registry Ideas For Every Style & Budget” about all things wedding registries. Check it out!

Top 5 Reasons Why A Wedding Planner Is a Smart Investment for Today’s Modern Couples We were so happy to sit down the the Editors of the The Scout Guide Bergen County, Eileen Sweeney and Christine Doherty, to discuss all things wedding planning and wedding planners. We talked about 5 reasons why hiring a wedding […]

If you have not had the pleasure of walking Prospect Park in Brooklyn and stumbling upon the Boathouse, I highly suggest you clear a day for it in the Spring or Fall and maybe plan a picnic! Built in 1905, the Boathouse in Prospect Park was one of the first buildings in New York City […]

One of the more affordable ways to dramatically transform a room is with lighting (and also maybe draping! but that’s another post for another time). There are several key types of lighting we would recommend for any space. Firstly, pin-spots. These are small lights placed on the edges or ceiling of the room that wash […]

A+D were married at Liberty Warehouse on a gorgeous day in May of 2022. We were so happy that it didn’t rain and surprised that it was supposed to be 80 degrees! It all worked out perfectly in the end. Liberty Warehouse is a beautiful industrial raw space. The venue boasts perfect views of the […]

Typically, your first tasting would happen 1-2 months before your wedding as a means to finalizing the menu with your venue. Sometimes, and especially if you’re bringing a caterer into a raw or tented space, you may do a tasting as part of your decision making process for a caterer. They will let you know […]