New Jersey Wedding & Elopement Blog
Real weddings, beautiful New Jersey venues and practical advice for couples planning a wedding, an intimate elopement or a simple marriage license signing.
Getting Married at Hudson House in Jersey City, NJ
Indoor or outdoor? I’ve stood at the front of both at Hudson House, and I’ll tell you what to plan for that most couples don’t think about.
Hiring a Wedding Officiant? Avoid These 10 Mistakes
After officiating 1,000+ ceremonies, I’ve seen what goes wrong when couples pick the wrong officiant. Here’s how to get it right.
Get Married Fast in NJ: Same Day Certificate
Not everyone wants a big wedding. Some just want to be married, and fast. Here’s how to do it right in New Jersey.
Liberty State Park Elopements: What to Know
Skyline views, the permit question couples ask most and what the day really feels like. Here’s how to elope at Liberty State Park.
Need Your Marriage Certificate Fast? I Can Help
Just married and need proof right away? Here’s how you can walk away with your certified marriage certificate the very same day.
An Intimate LGBTQ+ Elopement in Westfield, NJ
Just their mothers, a quiet park and the vows that mattered most. Tiffany and Ro proved a small wedding can still feel like everything.
Courthouse Wedding? Here’s a Better Way to Elope
A courthouse wedding is quick, but it isn’t personal. Here’s how to elope in New Jersey with a ceremony that actually feels like yours.
K-1 Visa Wedding in NJ: Married Within 90 Days
On a K-1 visa, the clock is ticking. Here’s how to get married in New Jersey quickly and leave with your certified marriage certificate the same day.
Elopement Spotlight: Love by the Lake
A floral arch on the water, a wooden bridge and two brides who knew exactly what they wanted. A lakeside elopement in Bernardsville, NJ.
Courthouse or Liberty State Park? Choose the Park
Same legal marriage, very different day. Here’s why couples trade the courthouse for skyline views and a ceremony that feels like theirs.
Elopement Spotlight: Sunset at Liberty State Park
The Manhattan skyline, a golden sunset and a ceremony made just for two. An elopement at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
Elopement Spotlight: A Garden Elopement in NJ
White roses, a summer garden and a ceremony that made everyone smile. A Westfield, NJ elopement, with a video you’ll want to watch twice.