The Finishing Touch — Weddings, Events, Design, Paperie

We had the pleasure of working with Domenique & Ryan for their amazing wedding in April at the beautiful Mallard Island Yacht Club on LBI. For their invitations, we created a two-layer invitation in cream matte and navy stock. This custom design featured a seahorse logo adorned with a pearl embellishment.

Three coordinating enclosure cards on textured matte stock included a directions/accommodations card,  reception card featuring an image of Mallard Island Yacht Club, and response card all printed in color laser. Coordinating outer envelopes in textured cream matte stock were created with the return address printed on the back flap.

We look forward to sharing more details from their amazing wedding day on April 14th – stay tuned!!

Special thanks to Yaskovic Wedding + Portrait for these great photos!

We recently had the pleasure of working with our past clients, Gabby & Mike, on the baptism for their beautiful daughter Amelia. We had such a great time working with them for their wedding day we were thrilled to be on board to work with them on this special event. Baby Amelia looked adorable in her gown, shoes and head band! The baptism was held at the beautiful St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Princeton – the same place Gabby & Mike were married.

After the beautiful ceremony, guests headed over to Camillo’s Cafe for the reception. A Manzanita branch arrangement was set up to display the custom escort cards that were hung with pink ribbon on each of the branches. The room was decorated with pink and white floral arrangements at each table along with custom table names and menus that were also created by our design team.

For dessert, TFT designed a pink, white and silver candy bar for guests to take home a sweet treat. Another great addition to the table was mini cupcakes from The Bent Spoon. Guests also received a favor box to take home a memento from this special day that was wrapped and adorned with coordinating favor tags.

Congratulations to Gabby, Mike and baby Amelia! We wish them all the best!!

Special Thanks to Jenn M Photography for these great photos!

We had an absolute blast helping plan and design a fun circus themed 3rd birthday bash! Our good friend Damon from Absolute Media Productions reached out to TFT to help put together a fabulous party for his adorable daughter, Lilia. We were so excited and went straight to work! For the invitation, a 4 x 9 1/4 custom 3-layer invite was created in red, white and teal. A teal RSVP ticket was printed and attached with red & white bakery string and mailed in a deep red envelope.

Before long the big day was here! As guests entered, the room was covered in red and white pipe and drape along with circus caricatures and figures provided by Audience Pleasers. Rectangular tables featuring linens in red and white were adorned with balloons attached to popcorn baskets and surrounded by vintage tickets. At the children’s tables, a variety of coloring books and crayons were placed at each seat. While guests arrived, they signed a guestbook by taking photos in a booth provided by Shutterbooth! After taking their photos, the pictures were attached to a scrapbook for the birthday girl to keep.

After guests enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon, our friend Arlene from Celebrate with Music came for some musical fun. All of the children (and some adults!) were on their feet dancing and singing to some classic tunes. They also played games like Limbo, Ring A Round and much more!

Once all of the dancing and singing was over, it was time for dessert! An awesome circus tent cupcake creation was made by our good friend Missy at Cupcakes by Missy. The cupcake tower featured cute designs like clowns and tents accompanied with a giant tent cupcake on top adorned with a flag made by TFT. We also had the chance to design a custom candy bar table featuring kisses, M&Ms, pixi stix, whirly pops and more.

We had such a fun time working with Damon, Denise and Lilia on this awesome party – we’re already looking forward to next year!

Check out this fun highlight video from Damon to see the party in action!

Special Thanks to all the Fabulous Vendors:

Venue: Union Beach Fire Co.

Catering: Giusseppe’s

Photography: VeroLuce Photography

Videography: Absolute Media Productions

Decor: Audience Pleasers

Photo Booth: Shutterbooth

Entertainment: Celebrate with Music

Cupcakes: Cupcakes by Missy

We are so excited to be a part of this great event once again!

 Spend the day on a self guided tour designed to showcase the distinctive wedding experience available within the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Shore. Take this opportunity to explore several of our area’s popular wedding venues filled with sights, sounds and tastes of local wedding professionals as you earn prizes along the way. Stop at fabulous locations such as The Stateroom, The Boat House, Daddy O, Bonnet Island Estate, Mallard Island, Surf City Yacht Club, Brant Beach Yacht Club and more.

Brides and their guests receive complimentary registration as well as a chance to win dozens of fabulous prizes.

TFT will be at The Stateroom so be sure to stop by and say hello!

Don’t miss this fun event -click here to register today!

If we could use one word to describe Yoori and Nick’s wedding it would be FUN! This couple clearly knows how to have a good time and they were such a pleasure to work with. We worked with this fun loving couple over long distance as Yoori was based in New York and Pennsylvania and Nick was stationed way out in Alaska! However, it was evident that love knows no distance as the love this couple has for one another was radiant. Before we knew it the big day was here and it was a beautiful one!

Yoori and her sister arrived at The Manor in West Orange, NJ to begin preparing for festivities. After ensuring they had a little champagne and some snacks, they got dressed and ready. (Fashion note: How fabulous are her Ferragamos?!)

Meanwhile, Nick and his brothers got ready at the hotel across the way. Nick was calm, cool and collected but super excited to see his beautiful bride to be. We arranged for a ‘first look’ to do some fun photos around the property and they were awesome. Rob Yaskovic of Yaskovic Wedding + Portrait was on hand for the day so we knew we would see some amazing shots!

While the Bride and Groom were off taking photos, the sun began to set a little and the cool air moved in. The ceremony had been set for outside however it became just a little to cold for comfort. In what may be the quickest turnaround time ever, we worked along with the staff at The Manor to move and reset everything inside and it was beautiful! Custom designed programs designed by TFT were handed out to each guest as they arrived and were greeted with music from a lovely violinist. The ceremony, officiated by Pastor Paul Yang, was beautiful and truly touching.

As guests enjoyed cocktail hour, we put the finishing touches on the room for the reception. Centerpieces featuring green and white hydrangeas, spider mums, and burgundy dahlias were placed on each table and surrounded with elevated votives. Custom escort cards, menus, table numbers and favor tags were also created by TFT that coordinated with the invitation design.

Soon it was time for the guests to head into the ballroom, but our lovely couple had a surprise ceremony planned! Yoori and Nick had wished to do a traditional Korean ceremony called P’yebaek so with a colorful outfit change and beautiful set up on the dance floor, the couple delighted all of their guests with this addition.

After another super quick change, Yoori and Nick were ready to enter their reception in style. At the last minute request of the groom, DJ Christian from Craig Scott Entertainment announced the newlyweds as they entered to Avicii’s ‘Levels’-which had everyone up on their feet! The couple then shared their first dance and sat down to relax and enjoy their first meal as Mr. and Mrs.

The night was full of fun, laughter and dancing! Nick even took the mic and earned the title of MC as he rapped an old school hit from none other than Vanilla Ice. Before long it was time for dessert and the cake cutting. The beautiful cake was designed in house by The Manor and we added a few green spider mums to add that extra pop. Not only was it eye pleasing but everyone talked about how delicious it was! At the end of the evening guests were treated with a take home favor from Waltzing Matildas. Yoori grew up in Australia and wanted to pay a small homage somehow and what better way than with a cookie from and Australian baker. These were certainly a huge hit!

So as you can see, in one word Yoori and Nick’s wedding was FUN. It was truly a pleasure working with this amazing couple and we wish them all the best in their bright future together.

With Love,

Stephanie and Soroya

Special Thanks to all of the Fabulous Vendors!

Photography: Yaskovic Wedding + Portrait

Venue: The Manor

Officiant: Rev. Paul Yang

Bridal Gown: Cymbeline

Florals: The Finishing Touch

Ceremony Music: Yooshin Kim

Entertainment: Craig Scott Entertainment – DJ’s Christian and Andrew

Stationery: The Finishing Touch

Favors: Waltzing Matilda’s

Chair Covers/Ties: Cloth Connection

DATE: Wednesday March 7, 2012
TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club
100 Walnut Street
Livingston, NJ 07039

Calling all Brides and Grooms to Be!

The New Jersey chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and the New Jersey North chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) are proud to present the third annual “Say Yes to the Best” Bridal Showcase on Wednesday March 7, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. This exclusive event will be held at the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston, NJ.

Enjoy the elegant venue and the magnificent views of the golf course and surrounding hillsides. Have a sip of champagne or your favorite cocktail while meeting some of the most prestigious vendors in the area. All participants in this event are hand selected by an appointed committee within the ISES and ABC organizations, making it truly the best of the best.

Gain some inspiration from our vendors during our designer showcase contest.  We will be presenting a variety of floral and event design showcasing tables, where you, our valued guest, will vote for your favorite designs!  The winning designer will be presented with a prize.

Our guests will have the ability to explore many different resources for their special day. Some of the many different types of exhibitors we will be featuring include: Hair/Makeup, Entertainment, Bridal Gowns, Tuxedos, Car Services, Florals, Style Services, & Event Planning.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY !!

All ticket proceeds will benefit Wish Upon A Wedding, a non-profit organization providing weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation.

Click here for more information on Wish Upon a Wedding.

One of the latest trends for Spring and Summer weddings is posing with some picture perfect parasols! These beautiful pieces can create unique and memorable photo ops at any location. Not only do they provide fabulous photos, but can be a great addition to offer to your guests. If you are having an outdoor affair where the sun may be a factor, consider having one available for each  guest to use -these make for a great favor or keepsake!

Looking for an eye catching color to provide some contrast with your bridal party? Talk with your planner about coordinating your parasol selections so they will be sure to complement your color scheme. For 2012, some of the hottest colors are pastels such as lilac and celedon as well as bright and vivid hues like electric pink and of course, Pantone’s color of the year tangerine tango. Check out some of our favorite shades that can be found on Cultural Intrigue.

We love the addition of parasols at weddings and events as they certainly add a very special touch! This great shot was taken by our good friends at The Studio Photographers at Mallard Island Yacht Club – how much fun is that?!

Hiring a wedding planner for your big day is so important! Having a planner there to ensure your day goes without a hitch enables you to relax and enjoy the most important day of your life.

Check out ‘Should I Hire A Wedding Planner?’, an amazing video from our good friend Damon over at Absolute Media Productions!

This Wednesday, TFT had such an amazing time at the Wish Upon A Wedding Blissful Wishes Ball held at the beautiful Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ.

The Blissful Wishes Ball was a gala celebration benefiting Wish Upon a Wedding, New Jersey/New York Metro, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide weddings & vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation.  By giving the gifts of dream weddings & vow renewals, Wish Upon a Wedding is able to grant some of the most intimate and heartfelt wishes of these people’s lives, and help them share this important day with close family members.  A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales from the Blissful Wishes Ball will benefit Wish Upon a Wedding, New Jersey/New York Metro, and its mission.

As guests arrived, they were greeted with a martini bar made completely out of ice! The WUW logo was also sculpted into ice and really added to the room. Harpist Janet King set the mood with some beautiful music that set the tone.

During the cocktail hour, The Crystal Plaza provided amazing passed hors d’oeuvres and stations throughout – from a sushi bar to an Italian pasta station – they had it all! The Silent Auction was also held in the cocktail room for guests to bid on items to benefit WUW. It was so great to see how many generous bids were being made in order to support the cause.

Then it was off to the ballroom for a seated three course dinner along with a night full of dancing! The room looked absolutely stunning with centerpieces and decor from A Touch of Elegance. Beautiful menu cards, table numbers and  programs were placed at every table that were designed by Cam Turner Designs.

Once everyone was in the ballroom, Jenny Orsini who serves as Vice President of WUW NJ/NY, welcomed everyone with a great speech. Our very own Candice, who serves as the Wish Upon A Wedding NJ/NY Metro President is expecting her second daughter any day now and could not attend the event but sent a great video message to all of the guests, thanking them all for their participation and efforts in supporting this great charity. We missed her!! We were then introduced to Valerie and Larry who will be the first WUW couple to tie the knot next month – it was such an honor to have them in attendance and we can’t wait for their big day.

Then it was time for some dancing! The Rhythm Shop had everyone up on their feet dancing to music from every decade. It was such a blast out on the floor – check out these great dance floor shots – can you guess which one everyone was dancing to the Tina Turner classic “Rollin on the River”?

After dinner, guests were treated to some amazing dessert featuring macarons, brownies, chocolate covered strawberries and more which were displayed beneath a custom ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ banner created by Original Runner Company. Dimestore Candy Buffets provided some delicious candies and treats for guests to enjoy as well! Dani Cakes created WUW inspired cupcakes as take home favors for each guest – which made a great late night snack!

The Wish Upon A Wedding NJ/NY Metro did an AMAZING job organizing, planning and designing this successful event. Congratulations to the team for their hard work and efforts surely paid off! Here some of the board members strike a pose in front of the customized Wish Upon A Wedding step and repeat!

To learn more about Wish Upon A Wedding and how you can contribute to this great cause, click here!

Special thanks to CLB Photography for providing these fabulous shots!

On September 23rd, we had the pleasure of working with Jessica and Jared for their amazing wedding at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. We can’t wait to share our blog featuring all of the details of their big day – coming soon! This awesome couple took a moment to share their thoughts on working with The Finishing Touch – how sweet is that?! Special thanks to Lamar Wedding Center for sharing this great video. Check out what they had to say about TFT!

Special thanks again to: lamarweddingcenter.com

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