New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Happy Pride MonthIn 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 relationship. Join us as we discuss how the fight for marriage equality helped pave the way for more inclusive, meaningful, and authentic wedding celebrations centered on love rather than outdated expectations. Whether you're planning a wedding or simply love hearing how traditions evolve, this conversation is a heartfelt tribute to love in all its forms.Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, andrequests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for moreinformation!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastOur intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 Party"? "Cheerful Botanical Pastels"? or ....the stealth bomber, "Black Tie Optional"? (not a actual thing). We attempt to demystify this for you in the newest episode of "Andrea and Celia tell you exactly what they think." Don't stress! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:@bakesbrewingcohttps://www.bakesbrewing.comOur intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 review. They're still booking for 2026 and 2027, but call now!Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ ⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠45 Riots www.45riots.com @45riots

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 vision to life—with intention, creativity, and a whole lot of heart.ESL Event Planning: https://www.esleventplanning.com@esl_eventplanningJoin the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 wedding feel… brewery weddings might be perfect for you! With three locations spanning NJ, Five Dimes might be just perfect for you! Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Five Dimes Brewery www.fivedimesbrewery.com https://www.fivedimesbrewery.com @fivedimesbrewery.com Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist  Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Heaven Sent Events https://[email protected]/@heavensentevents_Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist  Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

We welcome, once again Will Vafides, @wvproductionsan 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, and commercial content. Every project is approached with one clearmission: to deliver elevated, cinematic wedding films at a fair and honest price. He offers next day wedding recaps, delivering a beautifully edited highlight of your wedding within 24 hours—perfect for sharing and reliving themagic almost instantly.https://www.wvafidesproductions.com@wvproductionsContact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: NewJersey Wedding PodcastJoin the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also loveguests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 you looking forward to planning your own wedding ceremony!We sat down with Rev. Joe of Long Island Wedding Officiants and had the BEST time talking all things ceremonies — from unique unity rituals to how to find the officiant who's just right for you. Whether you're planning something sacred, secular, or a little of both, Rev. Joe brings warmth, joy, and yes — a pretty incredible family history — to every wedding he leads. 🎙️✨(Did we mention he's a second cousin, twice removed, of Saint Padre Pio? We couldn't make this up!)Tag a couple who needs to hear this! 👇 Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New JerseyWedding Podcast Links to thisweek’s vendors: Our intromusic is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist AndreaPurtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Long Island Wedding Officiants www.longislandweddingofficiants.org @longislandweddingofficiants.org

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 call! Their intrepid and talented coordinators will anticipate your every need, from hors d' oeuvres to cupcakes and everything in between! We talk food, beverages, cakes and details with Kristin, Deena and Matt, who have been creating one of a kind celebrations for decades. They will make your planning as fun as your party; their enthusiasm and expertise makes them your go-to resource for all things celebratory!Links to thisweek’s vendors: Our intromusic is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist AndreaPurtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Carriage House:⁠ https://the-carriagehouse.com/ ⁠⁠@thecarriagehousenjIcon Hospitality: https://icon-hospitality.comFacebook: @icon.hospitalityGourmet Italian: https://gourmetitaliancuisine.com@gourmetitaliancuisineLuscious Sweet Gourmet Bakery https://icon-hospitality.com/property/luscious-sweet-gourmet-bakery/@lusciousandsweetGourmet Liquors https://icon-hospitality.com/property/gourmet-liquors/@gourmet_liquors

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 Carriage House so special, from its beautiful setting to the unforgettable experiences they create for couples on their big day.Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing details, this episode is full of inspiration!The Carriage House: https://the-carriagehouse.com/ @thecarriagehousenjJoin the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement as well!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New JerseyWedding Podcast Links to thisweek’s vendors: Our intromusic is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist AndreaPurtell ⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠Celia Milton:⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠

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 elevated, interactive floral experiences- their guests will remember by bringing her luxury Bloom Bar concept directly to their event, without the stress of planning every detailthemselves.Join the conversation. We love yourquestions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! We offer host read advertisement aswell!! Contact us for more information!Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠Contact us through social media:Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding PodcastLinks to this week’s vendors:Instagram @thepetalsandpartiesFacebook: Petalsand Parties Bloom BarTik Tock: @ Petals_and_Parties  Our intro music is by@jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠Celia Milton: ⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠