…and how to avoid it. As wedding season winds down and the colder months join us, I wave my white flag in solidarity with fellow married couples to happily proclaim: “we survived our wedding planning year!” Thankfully, my partner and I did not experience post-wedding blues and meekly let our friends and family know that […]
And Just Like That… We’re Married!
A Wedding Recap We are on the plane flying back from the most magical honeymoon in Italy writing this recap. Neither of us can believe that only 9 months ago we had just gotten engaged and now we are landing back on planet earth, aka New Jersey, after a whirlwind month. From the beginning… The […]
Readers’ Choice: Wedding Regrets and Tips for Your Wedding Day
Wedding season is upon us! With all the details involved in wedding planning, there’s always something to be missed or something to regret in hindsight. We reached out to our followers for stories of what they wish they did for their wedding day (and what they wish they didn’t do), and they did not disappoint. […]
Top 8 Honeymoon destinations
With so many people heading down the altar in 2022, honeymoons have become one of the most booked trip types we are working on this year! Here are the top destinations we’re seeing this year. Amalfi Coast & Sardinia View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝓔𝓶𝓶𝓪 (@emmabhatt) The Amalfi Coast is a […]
Where to get your dream wedding dress
When it comes to wedding prep, the dress is the first thing you should start planning. It’s all about making you feel great on your big day! If you don’t know where to start, check out these online and local shops for wedding dresses. Grace Loves Lace Nearby locations: New York, Boston, Philadelphia Website: https://graceloveslace.com/ […]
NJ/NY wedding florists to consider for your special day
A major aspect of a wedding’s beauty is in the flowers that are carefully placed throughout the venue. Plan the perfect arrangement for your special day when you search through some of our recommended florists in the area. Brennan’s Florist Based in: Downtown Jersey City, NJ Website: https://www.brennansflorist.net/ Hudson Flowers Based in: Hoboken, NJ Website: […]
Where to get your wedding invitations
Hudson Paperie About: Maplewood-based stationery shop offering custom and semi-custom invitations. Website: https://www.hudsonpaperie.com/ Minted About: Marketplace of independent artists offering a variety of customized stationery Website: https://www.minted.com/wedding RSVP by Rosana About: Little Falls-based consultant for custom invitations and seating charts Website: http://rsvpbyrosanna.com/ Amaryllis Paperie About: Design and calligraphy studio offering full wedding paper suites Website: […]
A Wedding Story: Kelly and EJ
Meet Kelly and EJ! Want to share your wedding story? Email us at editor@chicpeajc.com. What are your names? Kelly (@salsaverdi) and EJ (@3jayen) Ayen How did you and your partner meet? We were set up by a mutual friend and met in a group setting at Porta in Jersey City in April 2016. The rest […]
A Wedding Story: Dan and Andrea
As I embark on my own wedding planning journey I asked my readers for their own wedding stories. Meet Dan & Andrea! Want to share your wedding story? email us at editor@chicpeajc.com What are your names? Dan (@bay2coast) and Andrea (@AndreaJoMurphy) How did you and your partner meet? Tinder – it was a different place […]
12 wedding venues in Jersey City + Hoboken
Did you have a wedding planned for 2020/2021 and don’t quite know where to hold your wedding anymore? Consider some local spots for your special day! Please be sure to contact the places you consider for your wedding, as several spots may have changed procedures or capacity due to COVID-19. Liberty House View this post […]
When a divorced woman puts on a wedding dress
Yesterday was my 10-year wedding anniversary. It’s weird to say this because I’m divorced. I did a photoshoot recently and pretended to be a bride, which is probably even weirder. Say yes to the dress There’s so much emphasis on the “wedding dress.” There’s an entire industry dedicated to that one special outfit you’ll only […]
New JC Venue- Hudson House
Landmark Hospitality’s newest venue recently opened their doors in the Porte Liberte neighborhood in Jersey City. It feels like this venue sprouted overnight and is a much needed new edition to the area! They recently made the news and went viral when Sir Paul McCartney did a surprise performance at wifey’s Nancy holiday party which […]
Top 9 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
November is here, and with the new month comes a bunch of new events! Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you! Featured Events Hudson Wedding Social November 12 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM […]
Top 10 Wedding Venues in Jersey City
As many people have heard, Battello had to temporarily close due to construction on the pier. The construction is slated to take until spring, 2018; however, nothing is guaranteed. We can only hope they will reopen then because it is surely one of our favorite places to shoot. You check out some of our favorite Battello […]
Recap of the Hoboken Bride Wedding Fair
A few weeks ago, Lynn got an invitation to a bridal event hosted by Maggie Scarpelli (@Untamedblonde), a Hoboken Event Planner and soon-to-be bride! Of course, being the only engaged intern on the team, Lynn passed the offer to me so that I can see what it takes to plan a wedding. The event date was […]