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Monday the 30th of January
The Finishing Touch was recently featured in a (201) Bride Web Exclusive on Bergen.com where we discussed custom invitations and stationery! In this article, we share some things that you should consider when working with a custom designer. Check out how having custom created invitations for your wedding or event can help truly reflect your personal style! Click here to read more!
Friday the 27th of January
Check out this great feature in the latest issue of The Knot New Jersey Magazine! We had a great time planning this ‘Cocktails and Connections’ networking event at Stone House at Stirling Ridge.
Check out more details on our blog feature of this vintage circus event!
Be sure to pick up a copy of the new issue on newsstands now!
Monday the 23rd of January
Brooch bouquets are all the rage and we love that we are seeing more and more all the time!
This winter, many brides heading down the aisle will be carrying these personal and stylish bouquets.
Check out these brooch bouquets that we adore for winter weddings!
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This brooch bouquet captures the winter with white, silver and a dash of blue. We love the handle wrapped and tied with beautiful beading.
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This classic all white bouquet features floral brooches mixed with snowflake pins for an elegant yet subtle winter theme.
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Deep red, black and white is a stunning color palette for a winter affair. Check out this brooch bouquet that incorporates real red roses, feathers and silver pendants.
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Also donning feathers, this beautiful bouquet has a crisp wintry look that would compliment any wedding gown during the season. This bouquet combines feathers, pendants, pearls and crystals with the handle wrapped in a satin bow.
Looking for color at your winter wedding? This royal purple is an amazing choice for a bride looking to stand out on her day. Incorporating shades of purple complimented with silver and black, this bouquet is one to surely be remembered.
Wednesday the 18th of January
Today’s fab find is for the guys!
Anthony Logistics for Men has created this great essentials kit to keep the men looking their best on their big day. This kit is the perfect gift for the groom as well as his groomsmen, and will ensure they will be looking and feeling fresh. Included in this package is facial cleanser, facial scrub, pre shave oil, shaving cream, after shave balm, sea salt body scrub, and hand/body lotion all packed inside a reusable Dopp kit. It also includes a ‘Grooming the Groom’ instruction card to explain when and how to use each product. This kit was also created to be travel size and is airline approved so it will be ready to go for the honeymoon!
Monday the 16th of January
Woo hoo! We are so excited to share that we have once again earned the title of The Knot’s Best of Weddings for 2012!
Thank you so much to all of our past clients for helping us earn this amazing achievement – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Check out this video as we take a look at some of the amazing weddings we had the pleasure of designing and coordinating during 2011!
Thursday the 12th of January
The Finishing Touch is currently featured in (201) Bride’s Web Exclusive on Bergen.com!
In this special online article, check out some tips on how you can find your perfect gown.
Monday the 9th of January
We had the amazing opportunity to plan and design the annual New Jersey ‘Cocktails and Connections’ event for The Knot last October! Click here to check out The Knot’s feature on this fun vintage circus theme event held at Stone House at Stirling Ridge!
For more photos and details of the event, check out our post-event break down blog!
Special thanks again to all of the fabulous vendors involved!
Venue & Catering: Stone House at Stirling Ridge
Floral: The Little Flower Shoppe
Entertainment: In the Mix Entertainment
Photo Booth: Vanessa Joy Photography
Videographer: Rob Adams Productions
Stationery: Graphic Grace Designs
Cake: Confectionary Designs
Dessert: Dimestore Candy Buffets
Favors: Gourmet Popcorn Creations
Raffle Items: Yefsi Desserts
Friday the 6th of January
Check out this great feature from our good friend and NJ Wedding Videographer Damon Dietz of Absolute Media Productions! In this post, Damon shares the top tips for selecting your wedding videographer.
1. Talented wedding filmmakers’ schedules fill up fast, so book early
Once you have scheduled a wedding date, you should waste no time in starting your search for your videographer. The most talented ones are booked heavily in advance, so make shopping for a videographer a top priority.
2. Ask Your Wedding Planner
Wedding planners work with videographers all of the time so usually have a list of preferred vendors. Your planner will discuss with you the different styles of video and which videographer will suit both your personality and of course your budget!
3. Check out magazines and blogs
Don’t look for the big budget companies who advertise here! Rather; seek out the sections of the magazine or blog that are dedicated to showcasing the “real weddings.” Magazines will showcase the photographer’s pictures from the wedding and also list other vendors who worked on the wedding, such as the videographer, and blogs can showcase both the video and photographs from the event. These “real wedding” features are handpicked by the editor and feature only the best and most unique vendors.
4. Search the internet
Once you have asked for referrals and checked out the “real weddings” featured by blogs and magazines that you love, you can always use the internet to help refine your search. You can use Google to search for reviews of the studios you are interested in learning more about, and third party sites like Wedding Wire or OneWed for third party ratings and reviews as well. Also, be sure to check out the Better Business Bureau for any possible problems or complaints against a studio you may be interested in using to produce your wedding film.
5. Personality, personality, personality
When you first have the opportunity to speak with the studio, the conversation should be fun, relaxed, and informative. Make sure you vibe with the studio from the first telephone call, all the way until the delivery of your film.
6. Review portfolios
When looking at a videographer’s collection of work, focus on finding videos that capture your attention emotionally. You should immediately fall in love with the work when you see it. Once you have narrowed your list to one or two videographers, ask each of them to show you a full wedding film. This will give you a much better idea as to what you can expect than a variety of samples from different weddings.
7. Ask plenty of questions
Whether you choose an in-person consultation or a telephone consultation, you have to take the opportunity to ask what is important to you. Each bride & groom will have a different set of concerns, but here are some important questions to start off with:
a. How long have you been in business?
b. What separates you from other videographers?
c. Do you use on camera lights?
d. Do you shoot in high definition, and will I receive my wedding on high definition Blu-ray discs?
e. Do I get to choose music for my film?
f. What are the costs for the various levels of coverage?
g. What are the payment terms?
About Absolute Media Productions, L.L.C. 
Founded in 2005, Absolute Media Productions is the first and only invite-only wedding cinematography studio, having helped to lead the movement to change the consumer outlook on traditional wedding videography. Just as the photojournalistic style was responsible for revolutionizing upscale wedding photography, the cinema-like movie style that is employed by Absolute Media Productions is changing the landscape of wedding videography. Making use of a modern, avant-garde approach, and utilizing techniques found in major motion pictures, the studio has become the first choice for discriminating brides and grooms that aspire for a luxury wedding film. The studio’s award-winning video artists capture and create awe inspiring wedding films that are representative of each client’s individual personality and style. For more information, contact Absolute Media Productions at 866-550-MEDIA or visit www.AbsoluteMediaProductions.com
Wednesday the 4th of January
Wow!!! Lots of celebs got engaged over the holidays this year! Check out some of our fave celebs who will be planning their weddings this year!
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Actress Jessica Biel and the multi talented Justin Timberlake were engaged in Jackson, Wyoming after four and a half years of dating. This will sure be an amazing wedding and maybe a possible N’Sync reunion??
After five years of dating, Brazilian model Camila Alves and actor Matthew McConaughey were engaged on Christmas day. Matt took to Twitter by posting this photo and stating, ‘Just asked Camila to marry me’. The couple have two children together, Levi and Vida and reside in Texas. Since starring in ‘The Wedding Planner’, hopefully he’ll realize he needs one! (Call us Matt!)
Swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen gave the ‘Greenlight’ to Grammy Winning R&B Artist John Legend when she said ‘Yes’ to his proposal!
NBA star LeBron James popped the question on New Year’s Eve to his longtime girlfriend, Savannah Brinson. The surprise proposal came at a New Year’s party which was also LeBron’s 27th birthday bash.
Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Erin Brady over Christmas. Erin was spotted sporting a huge diamond over the holiday. This will definitely be one rockin’ wedding!
Soul legend Aretha Franklin and longtime friend William Wilkerson are tying the knot! The couple hopes to wed this summer on a yacht in Palm Beach, FL. The diva singer also announced she is deciding between Vera Wang, Valentino and Donna Karan to design her gown.
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