Not Your Typical Wedding Band!

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 be scary. There are 4 ridiculously easy steps to get from "cursor blinking, soul crying" to vows with perfect sentiment, perfect length, and yes; a picture-perfect moment for your photographer to capture. Whether you're exchanging them privately before the ceremony or in front of all your favorite people, this episode walks you through it. Bonus tip from the episode: presentation matters too. Ditch the crumpled notebook paper — write them in a pretty vow book, or if you're getting married somewhere with a view (looking at you, destination couples), a tourist postcard from that exact spot makes for the sweetest keepsake. #NJWeddingPodcast #WeddingVows #VowWriting #WriteYourOwnVows #WeddingVowInspo #NJVowsNow #WeddingPodcast #VowTips #WeddingOfficiant #NJWeddings #EngagedLife #SayIDo #WeddingPlanningTips #VowBook #FromThisDayForward

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 guest list ready to toast." Meet All Tank'd up, mixology on wheels, charcuterie within arm's reach, and a setup so pretty your photographer will love you. This is what happens when "mobile bar" stops sounding like a logistics problem and starts looking like the moment everyone remembers. 🍹🏖️ Booking weddings, private events, and brand activations up and down the coast (and beyond) — slide in or hit the link in bio. 🚐💛 📍 NY • NJ • AZ & Beyond #MobileBar #VintageVWBus #BeachWedding #WeddingBar #MixologyOnWheels #BrandActivation #CharcuterieAndCocktails #VWBusLife #EventStyling #CoastalWedding #BarCart #WeddingVendor #DrinksOnTheBeach #PopUpBar #SurfAndSip 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 ⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠ [https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebmhgb/metadata/andrea@thisjoyous.com] Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast ⁠https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast] ⁠https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com⁠ [https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast] Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.   Links to this week’s vendors: Andrea Purtell ⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠ [http://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com] ⁠@weddingofficiant⁠ [⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant⁠⁠] Celia Milton: ⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠ [http://www.njvowsnow.com] ⁠⁠ @njvowsnow⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow] All Tank'd Up https://alltankdup.com https://alltankdup.com/ [https://alltankdup.com/] @all)_tankd_up [https://alltankdup.com/]

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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebmhgb/metadata/andrea@thisjoyous.com]   Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast Links to this week’s vendors: Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/] ⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠ Celia Milton:⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.njvowsnow.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow]

Not Your Typical Wedding Band!

Andrea and Celia talk with Ian, the ringleader of the Ocean Avenue Stompers~! [https://www.oceanavenuestompers.com/] 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 @jonathanrusso_guitarist [https://www.instagram.com/jonathanrusso_guitarist/]  Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com [http://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com] @weddingofficiant [https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant]   Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com [http://www.njvowsnow.com] ⁠@njvowsnow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow]   Ocean Avenue Stompers https://www.oceanavenuestompers.com @oceanavenuestompers https://www.instagram.com/oceanavenuestompers/

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 style goes beyond just photographing extraordinary portraits. Gary unique vision leads to photos that capture the most unique details and candid moments of your day.    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 ⁠andrea@thisjoyous.com ⁠ [https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebmhgb/metadata/andrea@thisjoyous.com] Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast] https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com [https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com] https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast] Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.   Links to this week’s vendors: Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com [http://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com] @weddingofficiant [⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant⁠⁠] Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com [http://www.njvowsnow.com] ⁠ @njvowsnow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow] Gary Flom Photography www.garyflom.com [http://www.garyflom.com] @garyflomphotography [https://www.instagram.com/garyflomphotography/]