New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Join me as I talk about weddings on The River Queen

Did you have your ceremony on The River Queen, or did you attend a wedding on this fabulous boat? We want to know, what was your experience?

Share your advice! Share your experience. 

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I give my recommendations for 11 local gazebos perfect for your wedding ceremony!

These gazebos are: Spring Lake Divine Park Gazebo, Bradley Beach Gazebo, Lavallette Gazebo, Island Heights Pavilion, Lake Cuomo Gazebo, Huisman Gazebo Belmar, Raritan Bay Waterfront Gazebo South Amboy, Mayo Park Beachwood, Bayside Cove Park Gazebo Brick, Windward Beach Park Brick, Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant

Did you have your wedding at a gazebo? We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

Do you have a wedding story to share! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I walk you through wedding ceremonies at Grounds Fro Sculpture in Hamilton NJ. I speak about my last 3 ceremonies there and they including wording for same-sex ceremony that acknowledges the couples who paved the way, Interfaith Christian/Jewish, and Celtic Hand-fasting.

Did you have your wedding at Grounds for Sculpture or attend one there?We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

Do you have a wedding story to share! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

S3 E 7 I discuss the 2023 wedding trends I love as well as ones I don't think will become a trend.

Are you planning on using one of these trends? Which ones do you love-which ones do you not love?

 We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Join me as I talk about my latest Wedding at The Mainland Manahawkin NJ. 

In this episode I share with you my review of my latest wedding at The Mainland in Manahawkin. I

Did you have your wedding at The Mainland? Or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about micro wedding at The Herbary Bear Creek Farm, Howell and The Inn at Glencairn, Princeton NJ.

Did you have your wedding at The Herbary bear Creek Farm or The Inn at Glencairn, or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about weddings at The Wave Resort

Did you have your wedding at The Wave Resort in Long Branch, or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

S3 E3 Weddings at Clarks Landing Yacht Club, Point Pleasant NJ

I have had the pleasure to officiate many weddings at Clarks Landing Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. Hear why it is a favorite venue of mine!!

I share how why this is a fabulous venue. I also share some weddings trends I like. Such as the couple taking a few moments alone together after the ceremony just to absorb it all and live in the moment. I also love the first dance in the snow trend.

I love working with KSS Photography and Elite Entertainment DJ’s!!

Did you have your wedding at Clarks Landing Yacht Club?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

I had the pleasure to officiate a wedding this past summer at the beautiful Blue Heron Pines Country Club

I share how I thanked the guests for joining us especially since their wedding was rescheduled due to covid. I also share the beautiful reading we did for the charge as well as how we acknowledge the groom’s father who has passed and an acknowledgement of his children he brings to the marriage.

I advise how you must always have a backup location for bad weather, and this includes excessive heat!

I also advise that you should always ask the Banquet Manager to make sure the chairs they set up for the ceremony are spread out a little and not on top of each other so that guests are comfortable. There should also be enough room at the “alter” for the bride and groom and for her dress to be spread out.

Did you have your wedding at Blue Heron Pines?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

S3 E1 Grand Weddings at The Grand Marquis in Old Bridge and The Marion in Cinnaminson

Join me as I talk about weddings, I have had the pleasure to officiate at The Grand Marquis in Old Bridge and a ceremony at The Marion in Cinnaminson.

I also include a listeners review on their covid canceled wedding at The Royal Manor in Garfield

I also speak about how the couple customized their very traditional ceremony a unity wine ceremony. Wedding Insurance and vendor contacts.

Did you have your wedding at The Grand Marquis in Old  or  The Marion in Cinnaminson? or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at The Asbury Hotel Rooftop! 

Did you have your wedding at The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my fabulous wedding at the iconic Mcloones Super Club in Asbury Park

I also speak about how the couple included their own vows as well as a handfasting ceremony

Did you have your wedding at Mcloones Super Club in Asbury Park, or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

I attended a beautiful wedding weekend at the Raritan Inn.

The wedding vendors were fabulous: 

Join me as I talk about my two latest weddings that I had the pleasure to officiate at the beautiful Bonnet Island Estate in Manahawkin and the vendors I worked with.

I also speak about how the couple customized these ceremonies

Did you have your wedding at Bonnet Island Estate, or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about 2 of my latest weddings. The first was a micro wedding at 28 West on the Navesink in Red bank. Then I talk about my latest wedding at the iconic Mcloones in Asbury Park.

I also talk about how I personalized these ceremonies. One couple is expecting a baby and the other chose to include a handfasting.

Did you have your wedding at 28 West on the Navesink or at McLoones? or did you attend a wedding at one of these venues?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

Share your wedding story or one you attended. It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. 

Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  

I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at the beautiful Ryland Inn at Whitehouse Station, NJ. And the vendors I worked with.

I also speak about how the couple customized their very traditional ceremony with non-traditional vows and ring exchange.

Did you have your wedding at The Ryland Inn? or did you attend a wedding there?

We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my latest Micro Wedding at The Robin’s Nest Mt. Holly. Examples on wording to thank your guests, acknowledge loved ones who could not make the journey as well as acknowledging loved ones who have passed.

In this episode I share with you my latest wedding at The Robin’s Nest in Mt. Holly. I also give examples on Wording to thank your guests, acknowledge loved ones who could not make the journey as well as acknowledging loved ones who have passed.

Did you have your wedding at The Robin’s Nest? or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know, what was your experience? Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about Baby Blessing Ceremonies!

Listen in as I tell you all about Baby Blessing Ceremonies.

I have had the pleasure to officiate many Baby Blessing Ceremonies.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at The American Hotel in Freehold

Listen in as I tell you why I love this beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of historic downtown Freehold.

I had the pleasure to work with the talented Pianist Arnie Abrams.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at The Atlantis Ballroom Toms River

I also dish about working with the outstanding photographers of Meyers Photo Video

Did you have your ceremony at Atlantis Ballroom or Coral Ballroom, or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know, what was your experience?

Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at The Smithville Inn

I also dish about working with Enchanted Celebrations Dj Marc and photographers. I share how we included a unity wine element in their ceremony.

Did you have your ceremony at The Smithville Inn or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know, do you also recommend it?

Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my latest wedding at The Hamilton Manor.

I also dish about working with the outstanding DJ’s of SCE Event Group and the videographers of Jaw Media

Did you have your ceremony at The Hamilton Manor, or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know, do you also recommend it?

Share your advice! Share your experience.

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a question? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

Join me as I talk about my end of the year elopements and guest joining on Zoom. I also give you the low down of one of my favorite wedding venues, 618 in Freehold Township.

Did you have your ceremony at 618 or did you attend a wedding there? We want to know do you also recommend it?  your advice! Share your experience. 

It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories!

Do you have a questions? Ask and myself and fellow listeners will answer.

In this episode I share how to do a handfasting and include many examples of wording.

Did you include a handfasting in your wedding ceremony? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners?

In this episode I share with you how to do a Zoom Wedding. I also talk about the trend of Front Porch Elopements and talk about booking your 2021 and 2022 ceremony now!

Did you have a Zoom ceremony? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners?

In this episode I share some of my themed wedding ceremonies.

Did you have a themed ceremony? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners?

Have you decided to downsize your wedding to a Micro Wedding? In this episode I talk about Micro Weddings.

I also talk about wording to thank your guests as well as acknowledge loved ones who have passed.

Did you include an acknowledgement of loved ones who have passed? Are you planning a Micro Wedding? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners? 

In this episode I will share with you how to do a house blessing.

Many of us are using this time to give our homes a good Spring cleaning. This is the perfect time for a house blessing. In this episode I will share with you the elements I use for a house blessing as well as some ceremony scripts, blessings and prayers so that you can do your own house blessing. It's easy, fun and will help to fill your home with good energy during these uncertain and often scary times.

In this episode I share with you examples of how to include or acknowledge your mothers into your wedding ceremony.

Did you include or acknowledge your mom into your ceremony? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners? I would love to hear them. Send in your helpful tips and advice to andrea@thisjoyous.com

I also encourage you to send your wedding story in to be read on the next podcast. Share your experience! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!

I never share your email, just your stories!

In this episode I share with you examples of how to include your children into your wedding ceremony.

Did you include your children into your ceremony? Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners? I would love to hear them. Send in your helpful tips and advice to andrea@thisjoyous.com

I also encourage you to send your wedding story in to be read on the next podcast. Share your experience! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!

I never share your email, just your stories!

In this episode I share with you some helpful tips on how to get organized with your wedding planning.

Do you have any helpful tips to share with the listeners? I would love to hear them. Send in your helpful tips and advice to andrea@thisjoyous.com 

I also encourage you to send your wedding story in to be read on the next podcast. Share your experience! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story. Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret? Ask us your questions!  I never share your email, just your stories! 

In this episode I share with you some examples of Interfaith Ceremonies. Including Jewish/Christian, Greek/Orthodox, Christian/Hindu. 

I also talk about cultural traditions such as the Hawaiian tradition of blowing the conch shell in the 4 directions at the beginning of the ceremony for good "mana"  as well as the exchange of Leis. 

I also share some fun Irish wedding superstitions.

Please see a link to examples of these ceremonies and more at: 

Join professional Wedding Officiants Sarah and Andrea while they laugh about some of their strangest ceremony requests. 

They also share some of their favorite fun off beat requests as well as wedding fails!

We encourage you to send your wedding story in to be read on the next podcast.

Share your experience with us! It can be heartwarming, a comedy, a tragedy, a "Oh no she didn't" or Oh no he didn't" story.

Share your advice! Is there something you did that you regret? Is there something you didn't do that you regret?

Ask us your questions! 

We never share your email, just your stories!

In this episode I share tips on how to add some fun to your wedding. 

I will also share some lighthearted readings to include in your ceremony.

We have fun laughing at some #weddingfails that others have tweeted about.

I would love to hear from you! Did you have a wedding fail or have you attended a wedding that had one? Please share your story! They can be heartfelt, comical or wedding fails. Did you have a “Oh no she didn’t” moment-or “Oh no he didn’t” moment? We want to hear about it. Do you have questions, advise or tips to share? 

Contact me at andrea@thisjoyous.com to share on my next episode (I will never share your email only your story).

In this first episode I will give you tips for your beach wedding ceremony. I share wording for a beach ceremony I performed that took place on the Winter Solstice. It also included a ring warming element and a handfasting with 4 cords.

We read the twitter story about the bride whose mother in law showed up to her wedding in a wedding dress!