Lamar Photography.

Transforming Your Space

Jan 3, 2012 by Lisa Flam in Details

Photo by Michael Frost.

Planning Your Wedding with Dina Manzo

The former Real Housewives of New Jersey star talks weddings with us!

Jun 24, 2011 by Kristen Finello in Details

Kay Nietfeld/Corbis.

Your Own Royal Event

How to plan your own royal event, complete with castles and sapphire rings, right here in New Jersey.

Jun 24, 2011 by Molly Tully in Details

Courtesy of TLC/Jay King and George Lange.

N.J.'s Own Cake Boss

Buddy Valastro, perhaps New Jersey’s most famous baker and the star of TLC’s hit show Cake Boss, shares his experiences and gives brides a behind-the-scenes look at his bakery in this excerpt from his new book, Cake Boss. And, yes, he even talks

Jan 3, 2011 in Cakes

David Salomone/The Studio Photographers

All the Single Ladies

Fun, unique ideas for your bachelorette party...both here in New Jersey and beyond.

Jan 3, 2011 by Molly Tully in Planning Guide (1 Comments)

Photo by Michael Frost.

Inside the World of David Tutera

This celebrity wedding planner is transforming the world of weddings.

Jun 29, 2010 by Molly Tully in Wedding Planners

Photo by Michael Frost.

David Tutera's Go-To Sources in New Jersey

Here's the list! We exclusively obtained David Tutera's favorite N.J. sources.

Jun 29, 2010 by Molly Tully in Wedding Planners (1 Comments)

Photo by Michael Frost.

Ordinary to Extraordinary

David Tutera's tips on transforming your own wedding into an unforgettable experience.

Jul 1, 2010 by Molly Tully in Wedding Planners

Images by Berit.

Something Green

“Going green” in ways large and small is a growing trend—and weddings are no exception.

Jun 29, 2010 by Kristen Finello in Details

Images by Berit.

Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy Your First Home

Who would have thought that there’d be a silver lining to the stock market tanking, credit markets freezing, unemployment topping 10 percent, consumer spending screeching to a halt, and the dismal economy wreaking havoc with your wedding budget?

Dec 30, 2009 by Molly Tully in Registry (1 Comments)

Lights, Camera, Wedding!

Reality bridal shows are all the rage, and New Jersey is front and center. See why they're so popular and how you can become a part of the action.

Dec 30, 2009 by Linda DiProperzio in Details

Casting Call Anyone?

The reality shows get thousands of applications per year, so here’s how to increase your chances of being one of the chosen few:

Dec 30, 2009 by Linda DiProperzio in Details (6 Comments)

The Real Housewives Talk Weddings

If you’re a fan of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, then you know the Manzo family. And the Manzo family knows weddings!

Dec 30, 2009 by Lindsey Aspinall Getz in Details

Photo by Black Lab Studio.

Recession-Proof Your Wedding

You don’t need me to point out what a miserable year this has been financially.

May 20, 2009 by Molly Tully in Expert Advice (3 Comments)

J&R Guarino Photography.

Choosing Your Bridesmaids

I haven’t quite collected 27 dresses, but I’ve certainly been in my fair share of weddings, experienced complete chaos, witnessed maids of honor quit abruptly, and watched normal women turn into complete monsters.

May 20, 2009 by Antoinette DeNise in Details (1 Comments)

Eric Weeks/EZ Memories Photography.

Cakes To Match Your Bouquet

Sugar flowers assume the delicacy and splendor of fresh blossoms without their fleeting, fading nature.

May 20, 2009 by Melissa Morgan in Cakes

Photo by Lorraine Patricia Photography.

Don't Forget the Place-Card Table

Crafting the perfect wedding invitation can be time-consuming, but don’t neglect that other stationery staple—the place-card table.

May 20, 2009 by Mallory Gelert in Invitations & Stationery (1 Comments)

Photo by Marie Papp Photography.

Blooming Ideas

You may have to put a hold on the jeweled Tiffany tiara due to the financial forecast, but one area where you can still make a splash without breaking the bank is in the floral department.

May 20, 2009 by Stacey Marcus in Flowers

Photo by Milton Gil Photography.

The Wow Factor

Britney Spears’s team was onto something when it created her latest Circus tour. Everyone loves a big show with lots of wow factor.

May 20, 2009 by Stacey Marcus in Music

Lea O'Shea/SLR Photography.

And The Bride Wore a Tool Belt

Sure, sipping mojitos on the beach in Miami would be a fabulous way to spend your last days as a single gal, but in this economy, it might not be so feasible.

May 20, 2009 by Lindsey Aspinall Getz in Details

Jacqueline Pfeffer Photography.

A Change of Plans

Jenna Belisonzi to Tyler Papaz at the Hyatt Morristown.

May 20, 2009 by Linda DiProperzio in Real Weddings

Photo by Marie Papp Photography.

Make It Your Own

Your ceremony doesn’t have to be like everybody else’s. Whether it’s playing the “Star Wars” theme song or wearing a loved one’s old shoes, personal touches make your day unique.

May 20, 2009 by Lisa A. Flam, wedding vows in Clergy & Ceremonial

Planning Your Honeymoon: Riviera Maya

Mexico has had a run of bad press lately with the over-hyped media coverage of drug-lord border violence and the most recent swine flu outbreak. But the Riviera Maya is a wonderful honeymoon destination.

May 20, 2009 by Molly Tully in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

Shell Bouquet

Shell Bouquet: Sage-blue hydrangea, seashells, and wired sea glass, price upon request, by MDS Floral Designs in Manahawkin, 609-607-0467; mdsfloraldesigns.com.

Dec 30, 2009 in Editor's Picks