Review for wedding in Avalon, NJ

rosina14

For those of you who are considering getting married at the beach in Southern New Jersey, I just did it and would highly recommend the following vendors:

  1) Wedding coordinator: Kristin Barse of Bel Momento Weddings and Special Events (http://www.belmomento.com)

  2) Photographer: Paul Dempsey (http://www.pauldempseyphotography.com)

  3) Florist: A Garden Party (http://www.gardenpartysisters.com)

  4) Photo booth: AC Photobooth (http://www.acphotobooth.com)

  5) Reception: Abbie Holmes Estate (http://www.xeniacatering.com/xeniacatering/home.html)

  6) Musicians:  Grace note strings (http://home.comcast.net/~gracenotemusic/site/)

  7) Make up:  Bella Angel (www.bella-angel.com/) 

  8) DJ: Steve and Company, specifically Chris Ventura

When we started planning our wedding approximately one year ago, my fiance and I had no real idea of what we wanted in a wedding, other than one that "was on the beach" and simple, but elegant.  Every vendor listed about exceeded our expectations by far.  I would recommend without any hesitation each of the above vendors.  If anyone wants any additional feedback, please let me know!

TaraW1979

I booked Paul Dempsey for my January wedding! I'm so glad you liked him!

rosina14

Paul was wonderful to work with.  We ended up getting our engagement pictures taken at Citizens Bank Park last November, which is as "unromantic" photographically as possible.  Paul got really creative with some of the shots (I believe at one point, he was laying in the outfield to get a picture of us with the scoreboard behind us) and the pictures from the engagement session were great.  He was also very quick to respond to any of our questions/concerns that we had.  

  About a week and a half before the wedding, we met with him in person to go over the timeline for the wedding.  He was very attentive and made sure he knew what kind of pictures we wanted at the ceremony/reception.  I've had a chance to look at a lot of pictures that family/friends took, and there were many where you could see Paul in action--I don't think he stopped moving and he was not afraid to get in close for the shot.  

  Good luck on your wedding and I look forward to hearing about your experience!

buterf1y56

What are the prices for the Abbie Holmes Estate?

buterf1y56

I am looking in to Abbie Holmes Estate. What did you think about it? Would love if you could get back to me!  Thanks!