Last-minute Beach Ceremonies

by JenTailored on July 4, 2010

Dreaming of a last-minute beach wedding? Call me!

When you book me to perform your last-minute ceremony, I can help you find a place to have your ceremony on short notice.

I can help you find the right venue for you and your wedding party. Some beaches don’t allow set-up of any kind, but they also don’t require permits or advance notice–perfect for your small, intimate wedding!

Contact me today to check my availability and to book my services.

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Where to begin planning your civil union

by JenTailored on July 1, 2010

We’ve decided to have a civil union wedding. Where do we begin?

Here are some tips to take the stress out of planning:

1. Discuss your budget and ideas.
2. Find a location and secure your date.
3. Book an officiant!
4. Based on your location, determine your wedding attire and start shopping!
5. Meet with photographers and videographers. Make sure you view samples of an entire wedding, not just selected
shots from separate events.
6. Hire entertainment, often a D.J. or a live band.
7. Order invitations or print them yourself. Send them out 6-8 weeks ahead. Double check with the caterer when final
numbers are needed.
8. Find a florist for ceremony flowers, personal flowers, and decor.
9. If this becomes overwhelming, hire a wedding planner!

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6 Steps to Planning Your Civil Union Ceremony

May 1, 2010

by Jennifer Ansbach You’ve decided to take the step of formalizing your love with a civil union, which became legal in New Jersey on February 17, 2007. Congratulations! Follow these six steps to designing your ceremony. Step One. The first step to planning your civil union ceremony is to decide what kind of ceremony you [...]

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Amazing Aisle Runners….

November 11, 2008

I’ve long been a fan of aisle runners as a small detail that has a big impact for wedding ceremonies. Heather Lee, Assistant Editor of Brides Local Magazines, blogs about great, artistic runners today on the Wedded Bits blog. The company, Artistic Aisles, has lovely personalized runners in designer colors. They give maximum visual pop [...]

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Honoring Veterans with weddings….

November 11, 2008

It’s that time of year again. Brides Across America found bridal shops across the country to donate dresses to veterans or brides marrying military deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq. As many of you know, I married my husband with three days notice before he was deployed to the Persian Gulf. I know what it’s like [...]

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Sand ceremony basics…and a few ideas

November 10, 2008

Perhaps because we are at the shore couples ask me for more information about sand ceremonies.It’s a natural fit with beach ceremonies, but you can also have a ceremony away from the beach, too. On the beach, couples put the sand below their feet into a container creating a keepsake of the moment and the [...]

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Elegance comes to Southern Ocean County

November 8, 2008

Today I took a trip to Barnegat and Manahawkin to visit some other vendors. WOW. I have lived in Ocean County my entire life, and I have seen a lot of changes. The elegance and upscale feel of the businesses I visited today is unlike anything people expect when they are here. The shore is [...]

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Including children in the wedding ceremony….

November 8, 2008

As a wedding officiant, I am often asked how to include children in the ceremony. If the children belong to one or both of the partners getting married and they are under 18, then it is important to use the opportunity to reinforce that they are part of the new family being created, not part [...]

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Who should walk you down the aisle?

November 7, 2008

The biggest trend I’m seeing lately is brides choosing to walk themselves down the aisle or walking down with their groom. Some see walking alone as a show of independence, a sign that they are making their own choice in who to marry. The symbolism of bride and groom entering together is also one that [...]

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3…2…1…Relaunch!

November 7, 2008

The blog had some technical hosting difficulties, and some of the files seem to be gone. However, some of the old files are still here. The good news is, I have some amazing ideas on what to do here, so look for big changes!

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