How did the season start? With a little boy who stole our heart....

This weekend The Rosewood was in full swing and loving every minute of being a part of so many wonderful events.  Wishing wells were filled, blessings were given, milestones were celebrated, and vows were said.  After a whirl wind three days we wound down with a very special couple.  As the rain came down outside it seemed like pure sunshine preparing Omaria and Jiopinson for their ceremony.  With such a busy weekend Patty and Danielle found a little helper for the office, Noah, Omaria and Jiopinson’s son.  While Noah answered phones mom was doing her finishing touches in the bridal sweet, and wow did Omaria look beautiful.  Jiopinson and Omaria’s intimate ceremony and reception was the perfect ending to a weekend full of once in a lifetime moments, it brought home to all of us what an honor it is to be able to make your significant day the perfect day!

Our Newest Award....

The Rosewood is SO EXCITED to announce its inclusion on New Jersey Bride’s “Love It” awards, a list of the companies in the bridal industry the magazine loves. The Rosewood was selected in the category of Best Value.

Editor Molly Tully says, "Our Love It list is indispensable for any bride planning a wedding in New Jersey, making it the premier go-to bridal resource. These are all the professionals—grouped together all in one list—who we truly love and trust to create the wedding you've always dreamed of. We want New Jersey brides to love every detail of their weddings, and these are the people who will help make that possible."

With more than 250 companies on the “Love It” list in more than 40 categories, the list is a great resource for New Jersey brides.

We Joined Pinterest ...

The Rosewood is officially Pinners! Follow our boards on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/therosewood/. We hope our boards inspire you!

Butterfly Kisses...

Melinda and Jose said “I Do” Saturday evening. They transformed their reception with blue butterflies. Butterflies represent the soul. In Greek myth, Psyche, which literally translates to mean soul, is represented in the form of a butterfly. Befittingly, Psyche is forever linked with love as she and Eros (the Greek god of love) shared an endless passionate bond together, both hopelessly in love with the other. Butterflies were the perfect theme to express the bond of Melinda and Jose's souls, which will remain hopelessly in love with each other.

The Rose ballroom looked breath taking with royal blue touches. Blue is calm and tranquil and signifies loyalty, wisdom, confidence, truth, and trust which are all fundamental qualities of marriage. From their colorful fresh flower centerpieces, blue sashes and napkins, the incredible blue butterfly cake, and blue up-lighting the room looked remarkable. Details of a wedding tell so many unsaid things about the couple both as individuals and who they are together in unity. Congratulations Melinda and Jose may your soul’s forever soar together and your endless loves like the butterfly know no bounds.

A Look Back ....

At Nicole and Javier's Ceremony On Site and Wedding Reception at The Rosewood this past November.

Nicole + Javier / The Rosewood from nicole mehalick on Vimeo.

Such a stunning video by myweddingmaker.com. They truly captured the love, joy and happiness of Nicole and Javier's wedding day bliss!

I hope you dance...

On Friday evening we celebrated one of our favorite annual traditions The Daddy Daughter dance. From little ones to young ladies the girls of Edison grabbed their favorite guy for a special date night. It is a magical moment to stand on your dads shoes for a dance. From the time we are young to the very significant dance with your father on your wedding day, there are a million moments to let your daddy spin you around and remember he was the first man you loved. I wanted to share some songs for anytime you’re up for a dance and especially if you’re trying to figure out what song is right for the two of you to dance to on your wedding day…

Stealing Cinderella by Chuck Wicks
http://youtu.be/49WtYtc5Ia0
Because you loved me by Celine Dion
http://youtu.be/9CkKuA86Mis
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
http://youtu.be/vmC3rJR7E98
Cinderella (I Danced With Cinderella) by Steven Curtis Chapman
http://youtu.be/nrWMBC6yoME
Daughters by John Mayer
http://youtu.be/rZLbUIa7exE
Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
http://youtu.be/b2WzocbSd2w
My Girl by The Temptations
http://youtu.be/4P1x7Yy9CXI
Do I make you proud by Taylor Hicks
http://youtu.be/DEZIpac803M
How Sweet It is by James Taylor

http://youtu.be/kSQdRz-HlJw

There are so many amazing songs which one is just right for your special dance....

Fortunate to have you...

Returning from an incredible week in Las Vegas at the Catersource conference and tradeshow, I was raring to go for Asa and Dylan’s wedding. The energy and passion at Catersource is honestly unsurpassed by anything I have every experienced. After a week of sharing knowledge with other caterers, learning from the best in the business, and opening my mind to possibilities beyond my wildest dreams I could not be more excited to return to The Rosewood. It takes being out of your element to truly see what is in front of you. On the plane ride home I began thinking about all the couples and families I am so honored to work with. No two weddings are ever alike. Being fortunate to get to know each and every couple. How they met, why their theme means so much to them, what they like to eat, details about the exceptional guests they have included in their special day and even why they chose The Rosewood as their wedding venue! It is an extraordinary experience to be a part of each love story.... Intimate weddings tell a story all their own.
On Saturday evening amongst close family and friends, Asa and Dylan embarked on a beautiful beginning as a family. They selected a cherished bridal party their children as ring barer and flower girl. The energy and love in the room was glowing on each guest face and in the red
accents. I loved their fortune cookie favors. From the black container with a silver accent bow, to the message in each cookie thanking their guest for sharing this special day with them. Congratulations Asa and Dylan you were fortunate to find each other but your love will keep going no matter how that cookie crumbles! Wishing you all the best!