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SheilaPiehlerisaboardcertifiedHolisticHealthCoach(AADP),with27years’experienceinfitness,whoisreadytoinspireandpartnerwithyoutoreachyourhealth,wellness,andfitnessgoals.12WeekstoAFitBrideisaroad-maptolookingandfeelingfitandfabulousonthebigday. Her12weekonline/videoprogramwillgetyou“BrideFit”inyourbody,mind,home,andrelationship.You’llreceive12+weeklyvideosontopicslikefitness,nutrition,creatinghabits thatsupportstressmanagementandhap-piness,settingupthekitchenforeasyhealthymealpreparation,alongwithdevelopinghabitsthatsupporthealthyandhappyrelationships. Thewholepackageisapproximatelythepriceofonepersonalcoachingsessionanditincludesacomplimentary20-minutevideochatwithSheilasoshecancustomizeyourcurrentshapeandspecificgoals. “Icanreallyrelatetomyclients.Asasinglemomofthreeboys(13,18and20years), Istrugglewithstressandtimemanagement,andbalancinghealthy eating, regular exercise, and pleasure. I’ll share the wisdom andknowledgeofmylifeexperiences,education,andcontinuedlearningtogiveyouthebestformulaforsuccess.Iwillcreateacouplewaystoworkwitheachbrideincludingpersonalcoaching.Ilookforwardtosharing12weekstogeth-ertogetyouBrideFit.”

Areyoulookingtostepawayfromatraditionalwedding?Hirealocalgourmet food truck for your specialday!Food trucksarea super-popularweddingcateringtrend.Youcanhirethemforyourreceptionorjustforalatenightsnackbeforeyourguestsleave. Herearetwodeliciousofferingsthatworktogethertomakeyourpartypop.ChilangosservesupauthenticMexicanfavorites,liketacos,quesadil-las,andlotsmore. ChimneyCakeFactoryfromLittleSilveroffersasweetendingtoyournewbeginning!Theowners,DenesandAngellaFeherofferaunique,tra-ditional Hungarian pastry prepared from all natural ingredients, alwaysfreshlybakedonthetruckandcustomizedforeachguest.Thosemouthwa-tering chimney cakes (kürtöskalács) are thenfilledwithpremiumqualityice cream, topped off with home-made whipped cream, fresh fruits, and chocolatefudge,andservedjustthewayyoulikethem.Theiruniqueanddelicious desserts are served with freshly brewed coffee, cappuccino, orespresso.Theyguaranteeyourguestswillleavewithasmile!

Cocktail Caravan is amobile bartending service for hire at outdoorweddings,andcelebrationsathome.Getthepartystartedwhenthemobilebaranditsprofessional,insuredstaffarrivesreadytoserveguestsdeliciousdrinks.They comepreparedwith all the supplies including sodas, juices,

Weddings and showers, proms and anniversaries –the big moments in your life should be perfect, and that requires a lot of planning. Whether you’re choosing a location, shopping for clothing, planning a menu, or want to look your best, there a lot of decisions to be made. The Journal’s Wedding Guide is a great place to meet the merchants who want your important celebration to be the best it can be. Congratulations on your special day!

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Family-ownedandoperated,thislandmarkNewJerseycateringvenuesetsthestandardforluxuryandelegance.Forover30years,theGrandMar-quishasbeenthenameinspecialeventcateringinNewJersey.TheGrandMarquisexperienceischaracterizedbyameticulousattentiontodetail.Cel-ebrateyourmomentandletourdedicatedeventspecialistshelpyoucreateacelebrationthatisdistinctively“you.”Whetherit’sanintimateanniversarycelebrationforyourclosestfriends,abar/batmitzvahforclassmates,apromoraweddinggala,youcanrestassuredthattheprofessional,experiencedand

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OwnerMicheleK. Lawson isa stylistwitha realheartwhospecializesincorrectivecolor,weddings,andspecialevents.Sheandherhighlytrainedstaffdeliver all the latest techniques fromprecisionand creative cutting toBalayageandombréandallmulti-dimensionalcolor,correctivecolor,specialoccasion,formalhair,andupdos.Theyalsoofferhigh-endmakeup,waxing,smoothingtreatments,andkeratinandBrazilianblowoutsatthisfullservice,familyfriendlyunisexsalon. LongevityiskeyandHair&Co.hasstoodthetestoftimeandisstillgrow-ingstrongaddingnewclientsdaily,andwalk-insarealwayswelcome. Michelesays,“Ourhairstylistsareextremelytalented.Myselfandmanyofour staff startedhere inour teensandearly twentiesandarestillgoingstrong.Hair&Co.hasbeeninbusinessforover44yearsatthesamelocationinRedBank,andIamhumbledtosaythataftertakingovertwoyearsagoasthenewownermanyofourclientsarelifelongpatrons.Fromtheirfirsthair-cutstotheirweddingdaysandon;soonafter,theystartbringingtheirchildrentous!Ilovetoseethegenerationsreturnandbecomelife-longclientstoourHair&Co.family.” Hair&Co.alsooffersweddingdaypackages.Whetherin-houseortravel-ingtoyourlocation,theirtalentedstylistsandmake-upartistswillprovidetopnotchservicesforyourspecialday. Withpromseasoncomingup,Michelesaystoaskaboutupcomingpromspecialsandthelatest,hottesttrendsinupstyling,formalhair,andmake-up.Additionally,Micheleisveryproudtosayshealsooffersprivateappointmentsforfreewigservicesfromfindingtheperfectwig,styling,toanywigcareandrelatedissuesforpatientsgoingthroughthatdifficulttime.

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Windsor Ballroom399 Monmouth Street, in East Windsor(609) 443-8000 x600www.WindsorBallroom.com • [email protected] WindsorBallroomattheaward-winningHolidayInnEastWindsorisaMercerCountygem,minutesfromHamilton,Princeton,andWestWindsor.Fallheadoverheelsfortheirweddingandeventfacilities,lavishmenus,andextraordi-naryteam.They’reallyours.


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Top wedding trends for 2018 that will make your special day

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SONGS“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

“How Would You Feel?” by Ed Sheeran“What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5

“Helium” by Sia“How Does a Moment Last Forever” by Celine Dion

DRESSESOff-the-shoulder dresses

Audrey Hepburn inspired mid-length dresses Tea-length, ladylike designs

Feathers, bows and princess capes -long, mid, and miniTulle and Lace – lots of lace

CAKESBushstroke cake (Kalabasa feather cakes)

Hand painted cakeThe Drip cakeMarble cakeGeode cake

PHOTOGRAPHYPre- wedding photo shoots

Destination elopementsDrone wedding photography and videography

Vanity Fair imagerySmoke bombs

FAVORSMinibar in a jar

Oreo popsHangover kit favors

Scratch off lottery ticketsCandy filled mason jars

DÉCORMarble and copperSilver and chrome

Suspended floral arrangementsWoodsy look

Blue hued accents

FLOWERSBold blooms

Oversized bouquetsDogwood arrangements,

Potted plantsLiving botanical bars

TRANSPORTATIONSports car

Vintage vehicleSchool bus

Horse-drawn carriageMotor bike

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TheannualRedBankWeddingWalkisafree,one-dayeventthatin-troduces brides, grooms, partners, wedding attendants, and their familiestoRedBankastheone-stopshoppingdestinationforwed-

dings.SeveralgrandprizepackageswillberaffledattheconclusionoftheWeddingWalk. Thisyear’seventwillbeheldonSunday,March11from10:00a.m.to4:00p.m.Registrationwilltakeplacefrom10:00a.m.to1:00p.m.atTheOysterPointHotel,146BodmanPlaceinRedBank.TheWeddingWalkwillcontinuefrom10:00a.m.to3:00p.m.throughoutthedowntownarea,fol-lowedbytheChampagneReceptionandGrandPrizeDrawingat3:00p.m.attheMollyPitcherInn,88RiversideAvenueinRedBank. For information, visit www.visitredbank.com/event/the-red-bank-wedding-walk.

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The Chimney Cake Factory Chilangos Authentic Mexican restaurant272 Bay Ave

Highlands, New Jersey 07732(732) 708-0505 // chilangosnj.com

Chimney Cakes and Chilango’s Dinner & Dessert. Where delicious cakes and top notch Mexican

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