This month I'm loving...

I have never posted a blog like this... but here I go! Things I'm loving now:

Trash the Dress I always loved engagement photos and still do, but my newest obsession is trashing the dress after the wedding! If you aren't set on preserving your wedding dress, you may love this just as much as me! Check out this Trash the Dress video from Josh Lynn Photography and Moving Pictures LLC... http://vimeo.com/11369603 The photos (below) and video from each Trash the Dress are amazing... not to mention it looks like an afternoon full of fun!

Here are two examples of Trash the Dress photos... Above is rolling around on a beach and below is rolling around on a street! *Both photos are from www.jettingtothewedding.com

Traditions I'm totally head over heals for traditions! It is the perfect something borrowed! Whether it is passing down a veil or a pair of earrings ... its the point that a special person in your life also wore that very piece on the most important day of their life too! If you don't have a magical piece like that in your family... But the tradition starter!

Go Natural This season I'm crazy for the natural hair styles on your wedding day! I think its important to stay true to the elegant personal style you already possess! After all, its you that your groom-to-be fell in love with! Be that girl when you say I do!

Hearts to you....

This past weekend we celebrated the love of Hope and Dave! The newlyweds selected a heart theme for their wedding ... when choosing such a theme ... the colors you can chose from are endless! Hope and Dave selected the color CLOVER GREEN! Take a look at the photos below ...

Hope and Dave selected heart shaped bells accented with pretty green ribbon for their seating card holders. (above) They newlyweds also bought in their own menu cards that matched the clover green heart theme perfectly! (below)

An up close photo of a table minutes before the celebration begun! (above)

Hope and Dave's wedding cake accented with clover green hearts!

Congratulations Hope and Dave on your wedding!

Spring is in the air ....

The 1st garden picture of the season!!! Nolliecar and Carl!

This weekend we celebrated the wedding reception of Nolliecar and Carl! The newlywed's style added a spring burst into The Rosewood....and I loved it! Purple is my favorite color! Take a look at these amazing pictures below!

The newlywed's greeted their guests to the Victoriana level with pictures.

The Grand Ballroom accented with PURPLE! Love it! The couple selected purple napkins and sashes. (above) Below, is an up close picture of the couple's centerpieces. The beautiful centerpieces are from A W Flowers in Kearny, NJ.

Nolliecar and Carl accented the tables with gold shimmery toppers, fun table numbers and personalized menu cards. (above and below)

The "Sweetheart" table for the sweethearts!!! (above)

And the use of purple on April 9th didn't stop there! The couple splashed purple around the ballroom with up lighting, accented their wedding cake with purple buttercream flowers, and had a purple signature drink!

Congratulations to Nolliecar and Carl! We wish you both much happiness!

Getting Married in New Jersey ...

On a more serious note... We often get asked questions about getting married in New Jersey... So I decided in today's blog I would answer those important questions for all of you.

• Where should you apply for your marriage license? If the Bride is a resident of NJ, the marriage license must be obtained from the municipality she lives in. If she is a non-resident and the groom is a resident of NJ, the license must be obtained from his municipality. If both the bride and groom are non-residents of NJ, the license must be obtained from in the municipality where the marriage is being performed.


• How much is the license fee? The license fee is $28.


• When should you apply for a marriage license? If your ceremony is scheduled for a Saturday or Sunday, the application should be made no later than the proceeding Tuesday. The local Registrar will not issue a marriage license sooner than 72 hours after the applciation for a marriage license has been made (unless ordered to do so via a court order). Once a marriage license is issued, it is good for 30 days from the date of issuance.


• What should you bring when you apply? The bride and groom will need their social security numbers. Also, a birth certificate may be requested. If either the bride and/or groom are divorced, please bring a copy of the final decree(s). Question: Where should the marriage record be filed? The person performing the ceremony must file the license and marriage certificate with the Registrar of the municipality in which the marriage was performed.

All of the above information is from the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services, Vital Statitics and Registration. For more information and to download the forms, please visit... http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/marriage_apply.shtml

I hope you all found this infomation helpful! As always... We are just a phone call or email away!

Grand Opening Bridal Show

We would like to thank everyone who made our Grand Opening Bridal Show a success... Elegant Bridal Productions, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano, Brandywine Floral Design, ChefWorld, Courtyard by Marriott Edison-Woodbridge, Dante Zeller Tuxedo & Menswear, E Squared Productions, Elite Entertainment, Floral Sentiments, Christine Duggan Films, Galis Photography, J Paul Studios, Lia Sophia, Lifetyme Photo and Video, Light Impressions Photography, Live Music by Paris, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Metropolitan Bridal, My Vacation Lady Travel, NV Entertainment, Princess House, Romeo Photographers, Santos VIP, Sean Patrick Photography, Sweet Sweet Sue's Custom Cakes, Celebrations Magazine, and Screaming Lunatic Designs! And last but not least... All of the brides & grooms-to-be along with their family and friends ... that make this all worth while! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Wedding Bliss ...

This past Friday Melissa and Justin tied the knot in our Garden Room ... prior to their 5 hour Wedding Reception. Carrie Roberts, the couple's photographer, was gracious enough to share these wonderful photos with all of us! Check them out below! (It is so much better than I can describe in words!!)

Just Married!!!

The seating card table welcoming guests into cocktail hour (above) and their double-heart ice scuplture (below).

The Rose Ballroom ready for the couple's 5 course dinner to begin! (above). Melissa and Justin's beautiful wedding cake (below),

For more of Carrie Roberts.... Check her out at Elite Digital Images. She is now a member of their team! www.eliteimagesnj.com

Congratulations to Melissa and Justin! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

A Fairy Tale Wedding ....

Princess Melissa and Prince Brian were joined in marital bliss this past Friday at The Rosewood. A whimsical reception followed their on-site ceremony. The newlyweds greeted their guests with horse drawn carriage seating cards upon their entrance into cocktail hour. This definitely set the tone... that a "fairy tale" themed reception was ahead! Melissa and Brian also accented the dance floor using a gobo which added a magically touch to the ballroom. The finishing piece to their fairy tale was their wedding cake!!! Amazing... it fit perfectly! Check out the pictures below.

Melissa and Brian's "Happily Ever After" Wedding Cake!!! (above) and Melissa with her bride's maids (below) posing by the grand piano in our foyer.

The Grand Ballroom prior to the celebration! (both pictures below)

Melissa and Brian accented the Grand Ballroom with a gobo and lighted columns from their DJ company.... Elite Entertainment. Check them out at http://www.eliteenterainment.com/.

Also a special thanks to Carrie Kozak for sharing these amazing pictures with us! For more of Carrie... She has now joined forces with Elite Digital Images. Check them out at http://www.eliteimagesnj.com/.

Congratulations and best wishes to our newlyweds!