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Tying the Knot in East Rutherford, NJ

Within Bergen County, sits the pretty little borough of East Rutherford, New Jersey. The borough is considered an inner-ring suburb of New York City, and is located only 7...

Planning a Wedding in Vineland, New Jersey

Vineland, NJ known as the ‘Egg Basket of America’, positioned 40 miles south of Philadelphia and 36 miles west of Atlantic City, is a charming city with an adorable downtown...

Planning a Wedding on Long Beach Island?

With over 18 miles of beautiful beaches, Long Beach Island is a beautiful place for a wedding! The Island is also the home of the Barnegat Lighthouse "Old Barney", which is...

Getting Married in Cape May, New Jersey

What’s There to Love? Well… There’s a lot to love about Cape May, NJ! For starters it’s one of the oldest vacation resort destinations in America, and was founded as a...

Top 5 Wedding Venues in Toms River, NJ

Toms River, in Ocean County - One of The Most Famous Towns in All of New Jersey Located midway between Philadelphia and New York, just a short drive from Atlantic City, and...

Adelphia Restaurant and Events

Deptford Township, NJ, in Gloucester County Situated in New Jersey, and only 50 miles NW of Atlantic City, but considered a suburb of Philadelphia, Deptford Township, NJ has...