Tipping Point

We never like to see a “tip cup” on the bar at a hosted event like a New Jersey wedding, but this might be an exception that warms everyone’s hearts and does some good in the world. Advise your bartenders that soliciting tips is not what you had in...

"Unique and meaningful"

I’ve seen discussions on Wedding Wire about whether or not an officiant is worth the money. I’m here to tell you that the answer to that is YES. Celia Milton did an outstanding job at our wedding. She was absolutely right when she said that guests would...

Why does my wedding officiant charge so ^@$&#%$& much?

Whatever number your potential officiant has uttered, it probably seems to fall somewhere between, “Oh Really?” and “That’s insane”.   Many  people don’t budget enough for an officiant simply because they don’t know the range...

Wish Upon a Wedding Lantern

My colleague Shaun Gray posted blog about a lovely wedding tradition that one of her couples included in their celebration. I just LOVED it!  Thank you for sharing with my NJ wedding couples! Wish Lanterns are very popular in Chinese culture for all types of...

Give a LLama to your Mama

So, what are you going to do about your wedding favors?  Even as a wedding minister, clients ask me about this. I may not have the perfect answer to the wedding favor question  (actually, I do…it’s having a wonderful wedding ceremony that gives your guests...

Wish upon a Wall; the Story of a Guestbook

You need a guest book. Or a guest quilt. Or a guest picture frame or plate…you get the idea; you need a place for your friends and family to write you a little message of good luck and love.  How about something totally different?  How about this beautiful wall...

Ah….Romance

A recent post on a bride’s forum asked the question, “How can we convey romance at our wedding?”   I have a sense that she was thinking about answers like, “a lacy dress, beautiful invitations that send a sense of delicious anticipation, gorgeous, sparkly rings”. ...

Rehearsal Reversal

Wedding rehearsals are good; they let everyone know where they need to be during the ceremony. Why not start with the end first? Your banquet hall director, New Jersey wedding coordinator or ceremony officiant will probably be running your rehearsal; it may or may not...