New Jersey Wedding Podcast

A Podcast for Weddings in New Jersey

If you are planning a wedding in New Jersey
this podcast is for you!

"Welcome to “New Jersey Wedding Podcast”! Join your hosts, experienced NJ Wedding Officiants Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton, as they give you an insider's look at everything wedding in NJ! Every episode will have you laughing, nodding in agreement and cheering when they talk about YOUR fabulous venue or wedding pro!

Their guests, the top artists in the NJ wedding industry, will talk about trends, ideas, and tips to help you as you plan your wedding day.

Whether you're already planning; or maybe just daydreaming, “New Jersey Wedding Podcast” welcomes you (and your questions and comments too!) Get ready to be inspired by heartwarming stories, to discover unique ideas, and gather all the essential details to create your perfect wedding day. With thousands of weddings between them, Andrea and Celia love to tell wedding stories; yours might be one of them!

So happy Planning and let the fun of planning your New Jersey wedding celebration begin! Don't miss out – subscribe now and make “New Jersey Wedding Podcast” your go-to companion on this exciting adventure."

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Episodes

Season 5, 2024

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S5 E94 Anthony Ziccardi Studios!
You're engaged! You're starting to look for your key wedding pros, and of course, one of the most important is going to be your photographer. We had a chance to talk with Anthony Ziccardi, one of New Jersey's premier artists and we know our conversation will be enlightening, entertaining and thought provoking. We know you'll enjoy it!

S5 E93 Unkaged Events! Andrea and Celia have a conversation with Kris, owner of Unkaged Events
Kris can plan your wedding wherever your imagination takes you.

S5E92 World Yacht Weddings! Join your hosts Andrea Purtell and Celia Milton as they have a conversation with Steve and Daisy of World Yacht!
Lavish yacht wedding in New York and New Jersey promise an unforgettable experience for both the couple and their guests, filled with breathtaking views, luxurious amenities, and memories that will last a lifetime.

S5 E91 Erica Lynn Makeup Artist
Join Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation with New Jersey based Makeup Artist Erica Lynn.
Erica Lynn focuses on bridal and special event makeup. She is a highly trained artist with a certificate of makeup artistry from AMA and specializes in timeless soft glam

S5 E 90 Happy Thanksgiving! We have had the pleasure to interview some of the best and most talented wedding vendors and venues in NJ. We are thankful to all our guests! Today revisit one of our favorites Austin Paz, Wedding Filmmaker, owner of Cinema Roll Films!
Austin is an experienced and talented filmmaker-making “mini-movies” of your special day. Couples love his positive energy that helps make their day seamless and stress-free.

S5 E89 Your Wedding, Your Way: Personalized Wedding Ceremonies & Elopements with Celia and Andrea- Join Celia and Andrea for an exciting episode of Your Wedding, Your Way! as they dive into Celia’s latest personalized wedding success story. With the year coming to a close, they’ll explore end-of-year elopements and show you why it’s never too late to plan your perfect day. From the best local spots for an intimate celebration to creative ways to personalize your elopement, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to make your special day uniquely yours. Don’t miss it! 🎙✨

S5 E88 Celia and Andrea have a conversation with Shari A. Rivkind and Morgan J. Weil, the dynamic founders of Bride Lawyers! These two amazing attorneys specialize in helping brides go from feeling overwhelmed by all the legal details to feeling empowered by securing their futures with custom prenuptial agreements, protecting their families with personalized wills, and preserving their wedding investments by reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts—all without the stress of feeling that they are all alone

S5 E87 Celia and Andrea speak with Kelly Devine owner of Pleasantly Devine Stables
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Pleasantly Devine Stables serves as the perfect venue to fulfill every rustic vision you have been imagining. It is a 100+ acre equine property, secluded and surrounded by nature. The property offers aged tree lined views, a man-made pond and much more.

S5 E86 The Reeds At Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor, NJ : Celia talks with Elizabeth from the ultra-luxe venue The Reeds, in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. They offer every amenity you can imagine from spa treatments to pizza and everything in between! You can really orchestrate a destination wedding without the passport!

S5 E85 The unique wedding venue Tamerlaine Animal Sanctuary and Preserve!
We have a great addition to our series of conversations with venues in NJ. We talked with Gabrielle, one of the mastermind and creator of the Tamerlaine Animal Sanctuary and Preserve in north NJ, truly a labor of love!

S5 E84 Bishop Farmstead! Andrea and Celia continue their series of episodes with special venues in New Jersey (and nearby NY!)Today we're talking to Danielle and Erika from JAM Hospitality at the Bishop Farmstead. Listen to hear why this gorgeous, unique venue, with amazing farm to table food, so many fantastic photo opps, and the best staff, should be on your list of venues to check out!

S5 E83 American Beauty Events. “Where everything falls into place”!
Celia and Andrea continue their series of weddings venues with hotels on site. Today we talk to Lynda Fuentes, Director of Catering and Events for American Beauty Events at Embassy Suites in Berkley Heights, NJ.

S5 E82 Theme weddings! Whether you're all in or just looking for touches of a theme, you'll want to listen to this episode! We talk about Star Wars, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and White Castle, so listen in!

S5 E81 The Sheraton Eatontown, Grand and Regal Ballrooms!
Andrea and Celia have a conversation with Heidi Hutch, Director of Catering at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. Listen to hear why it is one of the most popular wedding venues in Central NJ.

S5 E80 The Windsor Ballroom, East Windsor NJ
Andrea and Celia have a conversation with Anjelica Chickara, Director Catering Sales at the Windsor Ballroom.
The Windsor Ballroom at the Holiday Inn East Windsor, prides themselves in being one of the most highly rated Mercer County wedding venues. With three full-loaded menus and tons of options to personalize, we’ll work with you to make sure you have everything you need and want on your special day.

S5 E79 The Sterling Ballroom! Andrea and Celia speak with Allison McCarthy, Catering Sales Director at The Sterling Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls. The Sterling Ballroom is a modern banquet venue near Eatontown, Red Bank, Asbury Park, Long Branch – all your favorite Jersey Shore towns – with everything you need under one fabulous roof. Your event planning woes are no more.

S5 E78 “Quiet Life” Weddings
Yes, You Can Plan a Stress-Free Wedding! Celia and Andrea talk about the New York Times article about the trending Quiet Life Weddings.
You can make big memories with a small gathering, and this doesn’t mean cutting back on the things you want it’s about doing exactly what you want and letting go of the pressure put on them by social media to have the “perfect” Instagram wedding.