Join NJ Wedding Officiants Andrea Purtell & Celia Milton, for an insider's look at weddings in NJ! Each episode brings laughter, agreement, & cheers as they discuss fabulous venue & wedding pros! Top artists in the NJ wedding industry share trends, ideas, & tips for your wedding day. Be inspired by heartwarming stories, discover unique ideas, & gather essential details for your perfect wedding. With thousands of weddings between them, Andrea & Celia love sharing stories; yours might be next!…
🍸 This episode is a TREAT. Pull up a barstool and listen to our chat with Drew from "Drew the Bartender"; the mastermind behind some of the most fabulous signature cocktails you've ever seen at a wedding. Drew doesn't just serve drinks, he crafts an experience : fast, creative, delicious, budget-friendly, and (yes, we said it) safe too. 🙌 If you're planning a wedding and want your bar to be as…
Bridal hair and beach/park rules! We also talk about the latest updates at Clark’s Landing Yacht Club! From taming flyaways to avoiding fines—this is your ultimate guide to fabulous hair and a flawless ceremony. We break down the NJ beach and park rules followed by a fabulous interview with Giovanni Giuntoli Creating Beautiful Bridal Hair! Celebrity Hairstylist-Bridal Hair Specialist-Educator With…
Do you want to include the beach, the mountains, or the gardens in your wedding ceremony? They can become a real character in your love story! New Jersey has it all! So let's talk about how you can "go natural." This week we're covering nature-inspired readings (Thoreau, Mary Oliver), unity rituals like tossing shells into the shoreline, and even food ( because a Jersey Shore food station counts…
Dessert tables that steal the show and favors your guests actually want to take home; that's the magic of BAM Desserts!! In this episode, we're talking with the Melissa Jenkins, the creative force behind some of the sweetest details in weddings and events today! Custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, personalized cookies, macarons, brownies; they do it all. And they can accommodate every guest with…
Join your hosts Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation withLaura of Laura Clare Design. A luxury floral and event design company located in Far Hills NJ. Join the conversation. We want to hear your wedding story. Shareyour story and your advice! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or “Oh no he didn't" story. Is there something you did that you regret? Is there…
Play ball... and vows! On this episode, Celia and I chat with Katie Wioland, Account Executive & Graphic Design Manager for the Somerset Patriots, about something we areOBSESSED with: a vow renewal night at the ballpark! Mark your calendars — Saturday, August 29th — because couples from all over Jersey (and beyond!) are invited torenew their wedding vows in a pre-game ceremony at a Somerset…
⏰ Couple of months out from your wedding and suddenly the "we have SO much time" energy turned into "wait, we have how much time have left?" 😅 Don't panic! New episode of the NJ Wedding Podcast is your official countdown checklist — the stuff to tackle when you're in that in-between zone. Too far out for wedding-week panic, too close for casual "we'll get to it eventually". We're covering: 📋 The…
📝 Staring at a blank screen trying to write your vows? We see you. We've been there (well, WE haven't, but we've watched a LOT of couples go through it! New episode of the NJ Wedding Podcast is all about writing wedding vows that actually sound like you; not AI. The good news: it doesn't have to be scary. There are 4 ridiculously easy steps to get from "cursor blinking, soul crying" to vows with…
🌊🚐 Meet the bus that turns "where's the bar?" into the best part of the party. Ah, the memories! "She rolled up in baby blue with a surfboard up top and an umbrella'd-out lounge corner, ready for a beach wedding that didn't need a single extra prop — just her, a cooler of good vibes, and a guest list ready to toast." Meet All Tank'd up, mixology on wheels, charcuterie within arm's reach, and a…
Happy Pride Month In this episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast , Andrea and Celia celebrate Pride Month by exploring how marriage equality has transformed wedding traditions for everyone. From mixed-gender wedding parties and creative ceremony entrances to personalized vows and non-traditional roles, couples today have more freedom than ever to design a wedding that truly reflects their…
Andrea and Celia talk with Ian, the ringleader of the Ocean Avenue Stompers~! And boy was it fun! If you're looking for something completely different, you should start by contacting them! Go to their website and check them out! Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music isby @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com @weddingofficiant Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com…