New Jersey Wedding Podcast
by Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton
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! Happy planning, let the fun begin! Subscribe & make us your go to companion on this exciting adventure.
Episodes
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💍 Dreaming of a Destination Wedding? You need to contact Mary of Simply Mary’ed Destination Weddings and Travel Planning
💍 Dreaming of a Destination Wedding? You need to contact Mary of Simply Mary’ed Destination Weddings and Travel Planning @ simplymary_ed On this episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast,Andrea and Celia chat with Mary of Simply Mary’ed Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & More! about the ins and...
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Dream Dresses; Unbelievable Pricing!Hand Me Gowns Bridal Boutique
Who says the perfect dress has to come with a perfect-world price tag? 💸👗 Dream Dresses; Unbelievable Pricing! Hand Me Gowns Bridal Boutique!Could there be a better place to buy your gown than from a woman-owned business? We don't think so! 🙌 In this episode of the NJ Wedding Podcast, we sit...
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Aldo Ryan, Owner of Alive Events!
Join Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation with Aldo Ryan, Owner, and Master of Ceremonies of Alive Events -Event Specialists. When you work with Alive Events, youare working with highly trained and experienced professionals. They have perfected the blend of organized planning with...
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More Than Just a Photo; Our Conversation with Nicole Klym
This week we're sitting down with Nicole Klym, owner of Nicole Klym Photography. With 15 years into this work, she's built something couples genuinely need but don't always know to describe! 📸 Nicole's philosophy is simple: you deserve more than just beautiful photos; you deserve an experience...
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Make your wedding day unforgettable with Danaro Limousines Luxury wedding transport services.
Celia and Andrea talk to Tina Handal, Director of sales and client development For Danaro Limousine. Tina eases the stress of engaged couples by working directly with them creating personalized itineraries and managing all logistics providing them and their families and guests with a unique…
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Do You Really Need A Wedding Party?
Do You Really Need a Wedding Party? 🤔💍 Bridesmaids. Groomsmen. Maid ofHonor. Best Man. Matching outfits. Big entrances. But what if you don’t want any ofthat? More couples are choosing to skipthe traditional wedding party—and there are some pretty good reasons why. In this episode, we’re…
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Your Incredible Shrinking Guest List!
Microweddings. "We-lopements." Whatever you call it; trimming the guest list is one of THE best ways to cut cost, chaos, and stress while making the day feel unmistakably you So why does even bringing it up make couples break out in a cold sweat? Spoiler: your people are much more understanding...
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Shaken, Stirred, and Wedding-Ready with Drew the Bartender
🍸 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,...
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Giovanni Giuntoli ~ Creating Beautiful Bridal Hair!
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...
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It's Only Natural
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…
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BAM!!! You Have Desserts!
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,...
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A conversation with Laura of Laura Clare Design. A luxury floral and event design company located in Far Hills NJ.
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…
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Play ball... and vows! Vow Renewal Night with the Somerset Patriots
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...
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Tying Up the Loose Ends before You Tie The Knot!
⏰ 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…
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Writing your vows? Start by listening to this episode!
📝 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...
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Having a party? You need this vintage VW bus!
🌊🚐 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…
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Happy Pride Month!
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…
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Not Your Typical Wedding Band!
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...
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Capturing the moments forever with Gary Flom Photography
Join your hosts Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton as they have a conversation with the talented photographer Gary Flom. Gary is a New Jersey Based photographer who captures the emotion, soul, mood, and details of a wedding. This is the essence of Gary Flom’s photographic approach. Gary’s signature...
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1000 fun, cool, unexpected wedding ideas!
Okay, not THOUSANDS, but some and they're good! Bubble blowers shaped like toy lawnmowers. Groomsmen autographing the groom's tie before he walks down the aisle. Pets. Creative drink service. New episode out now — link in bio! 🎙️ We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more...
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S4 E15 Memorial Day! Advice for Outdoor Summer Weddings from Professional Wedding Officiants Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton.
S4 E15 Memorial Day! Advice for Outdoor Summer Weddings from Professional Wedding Officiants Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton. Join Celia and I as we discuss outdoor summer weddings and give our professional advice on planning your summer wedding in NJ. Whether you are at a beautiful park or at…
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Can you Crack the Dress Code? We'll Help!
You got the invitation! Your friends are getting married at a grand ballroom, a mountain top, or a rustic chic barn! You'e so excited to see them take their vows and celebrate with a great party (and in NJ? We throw GREAT parties). Then you see "the DRESS CODE". What exactly IS "Fancy Garden...
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Weddings and Events at Bakes Brewing Co!
We’re very happy to welcome Danielle Scipione, who isthe Events Manager at Bakes Brewing Co. she helps engaged couples and families go from status quo wedding related events to unique and memorable ones, withouta headache. Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We...
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Liberate your wedding with 45 Riots. The Band That Starts Your Dance Party!
When 45 Riots shows up at your wedding reception, the celebration starts instantly! . We sat down with Brad one of NYC's most electric bands to talk music, mayhem, and what it takes to keep a room up all night long. 🎸🔥 Musician owned, full of talent, every review of 45 is a five star rave…
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Mobil Cigar Lounge
Elevate your event with a premium cigar experience with the “Mobil Cigar Lounge”! They offer hand rolled cigars crafted by an expert cigar roller using only the finest tobacco. Their cigar rollers showcase the art of cigar rolling for your wedding, corporate events, golf outings, private parties,...
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Events by Sara L-ESL Events
With a love for organization, creativity, and celebrating life’s most meaningful moments, Sara brings a seamless blend of warmth, professionalism, and attention todetail to every event she plans. From bridal and baby showers to weddings, birthdays, and beyond, ESL is dedicated to bringing your...
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Brewing up a Fabulous and Unique Wedding at Five Dimes Brewery y
Today we're talking with Stacie, from Five Dimes Brewery and we're exploring one of the biggest trends we’re seeing right now — brewery weddings here in New Jersey. If you’re a couple who loves craft beer, relaxed atmospheres, exposed brick, string lights, industrial spaces, and aless traditional...
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Heaven Sent Events
Today we welcome Anjelica the founder and lead planner of Heaven Sent Events, a boutique wedding and event planning business in the NJ, NY, PA area. She provides her couples with guidance, love and support from “Yes!” to “I do!” Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and…
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WV Productions!
We welcome, once again Will Vafides, @wvproductions an award-winning videographer who has been capturing unforgettable love stories since 2012. His educational and “real life” experience has given him 13 yearsof hands-on experience crafting cinematic films across weddings, music videos, sports,...
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Creative, Unique Wedding Ceremonies with Joe Iadanza of Long Island Wedding Officiants
What a fun conversation! Rev. Joe Iadanza! of Long Island Wedding Officiants. We love his energy and we love his group because they cover areas of NY that we do not! Finding a great officiant may seem like a daunting task, but listening to this episode will demystify the process a bit and have…
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Plan your perfect wedding with one call!
You've found a wonderful place (The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ) or you have a wonderful place (your backyard!). You have a date, a time, a fabulous partner; now, all you need is inventive food, great drinks and of course, dessert! Icon Hospitality can arrange everything you need with one…
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Discover The Charm of The Carriage House!
We’re so excited to welcome Kristin and Deena from The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ to the New Jersey Wedding Podcast! 💍 If you’re dreaming of a venue that blends timeless elegance with warm, personalized charm, you’re going to love this conversation. Kristin and Deena share what makes The...
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Petals & Parties Bloom Bar!
Spring is in the air! Flowers blooming everywhere so we are especially excited to welcome Alicia Kapp, founder and creator of Petals & Parties Bloom Bar. She helps brides, hosts, and event planners go from wanting something memorable and beautiful but not knowing where to start, to creating an...
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Fearless Wedding Planning!
First, (okay, second, after a fabulous partner!), you need a distinctive and delicious venue, and our guest, Sydney Grims, (Partner and Director of Business Development at Fearless Restaurants) is the woman to call! This is a hospitality group with 14 fantastic, locations in greater Philadelphia...
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Daddy O’s and Tuckers Tavern Long Beach Island
Hello everyone! In this week’s episode of the New Jersey Wedding Podcast, I’m talking with PetePalladino, Director of Restaurant and Hotel Operations for Fearless Restaurants–Daddy O Hotel LBI and Tuckers Tavern Brant Beach He and his team can help engaged couples go from overwhelmed and uncared...
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Brant Beach Yacht Club!!
We’re very happy to welcome Delia Sheridan, the Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator of Brant Beach Yacht Club. She can help newly engaged couples go from sorting through the details of their wedding to confidently creating apersonalized, unforgettable celebration by sharing the unique offerings of…
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Spur Jewelry ~Transforms your existing pieces and heirlooms into beautifully reimagined, bespoke fine jewelry
Turn what you already love into something you’ll wear every day ✨ Spur Jewelry transforms your existing pieces and heirlooms into beautifully reimagined, bespoke fine jewelry. Rooted in sustainability, their NYC studio specializes in giving new life to what you already own—because recycling never...
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The Madison Hotel - Historic Charm, Modern Magic. The Perfect Wedding Venue!
We had the best time chatting with Tim McHale, Director of Catering at the legendary Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ — and now we're a little obsessed. This place has it all: a stunning glass conservatory that's a photographer's dream, a restaurant literally built inside vintage train cars (yes,...
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Joe Baracata Band!!
Join Andrea and Celia as they talk to Joe Baracata! When you choose Joe Baracata Band for your wedding, Joe and the Band stop and nothing to make sure the planning, preparation and you’re the day goes as Perfect and Amazing as you’ve always dreamt it to be. With 5 StarReviews, countless…
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Oh Baby!
There’s nothing like the moment a child enters the world… 💛 We’re diving into the beautiful world ofbaby blessings, naming ceremonies, and modern baptisms On this week’s episode of the New Jersey WeddingPodcast, we are sharing how we help families celebrate these beautiful beginnings. Think of…
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Perona Farms; 100 Years of Fabulous Celebrations
Some venues just host singular weddings. Perona Farms in Andover, NJ invents them. 🌿 In our newest episode we talk to Megan Furguson, the Marketing Coordinator for Perona's five fabulous venue spaces. For over 100 years, this family-owned gem has been turning New Jersey farmland into something...
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The Manor House at the Princeton Academy
Is The Manor House at the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart on your "Let's look at this venue!" list? We bet it's not, but it should be! It's a gracious, historic mansion located on 50 acres of beautiful (and environmentally gently maintained) grounds and it offers the most breathtaking...
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Micro weddings;Intimate by design, unforgettable by nature!
We talk with Chris from That Werks about microweddings! Less people, less stress, less money; more options, more fun, more relaxing! We can help you pull this together with style and you can truly enjoy your own celebration! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests!…
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Merced Manor in Ringwood New Jersey
Join Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation with Farida, owner of Merced Manor, an elegantly rustic, intimate event venue in Ringwood NJ. It's vintage, natural vibe and calming aesthetics are perfect for your micro-wedding celebration! Farida and her caring, professional staff will bring…
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An Elegant Barn, a Beautiful Setting and a Burro named Natcho! The Perfect Venue for your wedding!
We had so much fun talking with Ian Sherwood — the visionary, the innovator, and (along with his remarkable wife Theresa and his wonderfully spirited mom Val) the heart and soul behind RiverView Barn in Franklin, NJ. And what a story it is. RiverView Barn isn't just a wedding venue — it's a labor...
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Allaire Chapel
Today Celia and Andrea are so happy to welcome Cynthia Dwyer, Wedding Coordinator at the beautiful Allaire Villagein Allaire State Park. Many couples know Allaire for its charming historic chapel, which hosts more than 50 weddings each year. But did you know couples can also choose unique…
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Ward's Farm
Celia and Andrea welcome Alyssa and Allen Ward,the co-owners of Ward’s Farm NJ, a cut flower farm inSouth Jersey. They help engaged couples bring their wedding vision to life with beautiful, seasonal flowers that are both stunning and accessible. Couples can celebrate their day right on the farm...
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The Best Wedding Favor Ever.
Open bar, good music, and a room full of people who believe in love? Hello Flick makes weddings the ultimate singles scene—in the best possible way, combining technology and kismet! Your person might already be in the room! Hello Flick turns wedding receptions into the perfect meet-cute—because…
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ML&B Parking Solutions. First Impressions Start at the Curb ✨ Professional Valet for Your Wedding or Event!
Elevate Every Arrival with Hospitality-Driven Valet Service.Seamless. Professional. Reliable. Valet Built for Your Special Event! Andrea and Celia are happy to welcome Logan Moskovitz, who is the founder of MB&L Parking Solutions. They relieve the stress that comes with “oh no it'sraining” or...
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M & M Photo Booth Events!!
Andrea and Celia are happy to welcome Madalyn, the founder and creative visionary behind M&M Photo Booth Events, a one-stop shop for your event needs. With over 10 years of experience in the event industry and having launched her company in 2019, Madalyn has built more than just a photo booth...
About this show
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! Happy planning, let the fun begin! Subscribe & make us your go to companion on this exciting adventure.
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