New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Join Andrea and Celia as they talk to Joe Baracata!

When you choose Joe Baracata Band for your wedding, Joe and the Band stop and nothing to make sure the planning, preparation and you’re the day goes as Perfect and Amazing as you’ve always dreamt it to be. With 5 StarReviews, countless accolades, and unmatched personal attention, Joe Baracata Band is an absolute clear choice!!

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us!

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Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by @jonathanrusso_guitarist 

Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com

@weddingofficiant

Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com⁠@njvowsnow⁠

Joe Baracata Band www.joebaracata.com
@joe_baracata_band

There’s nothing like the moment a child enters the world… 💛
We’re diving into the beautiful world ofbaby blessings, naming ceremonies, and modern baptisms
On this week’s episode of the New Jersey WeddingPodcast, we are sharing how we help families celebrate these beautiful beginnings.
Think of it as less ceremony, more celebration —no strict religious affiliation required, just warmth, intention, and community. These gatherings are shorter and more casual than a traditional church service, but no less meaningful.

Whether you're in a backyard, a garden, or your living room, a baby blessing is simply about pausing to say: this childis loved, and we're so glad they're here.

If you or someone you love is welcoming a littleone… this episode is for you. 👶✨
Join the conversation. We love your questions,comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us!
We offer host read advertisement as well.
Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact us through social media: Facebook,Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast
Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:
Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
https://www.babyblessingnewjersey.com
#njweddingpodcast

Some venues just host singular weddings. Perona Farms in Andover, NJ invents them. 🌿
In our newest episode we talk to Megan Furguson, the Marketing Coordinator for Perona's five fabulous venue spaces.
For over 100 years, this family-owned gem has been turning New Jersey farmland into something truly extraordinary — and once you step onto the property, you'll understand why couples fall completely in love with it.

Five breathtaking spaces. One unforgettable experience.
🏚️ The Barn — upscale, dramatic, warm and romantic
🌿 The Refinery— rustic chic and upbeat with a fluid inside/outside vibe.
🇮🇹 The Reserve — Tuscan-inspired and utterly breathtaking with it's own patio space.
Plus two new micro wedding spaces that are just as charming and delicious for your more intimate guest list!

And the food? Farm-to-table menus built from in-house cured sausages, hand-smoked salmon, salads and herbs picked from their own greenhouses and honey made right on the property. Every bite is intentional.
But what makes Perona truly special is the people — from the planners who help you dream it up to the team that executes every detail flawlessly on the day.
If Perona isn't on your venue list, it needs to be. Take a listen to this newest episode and be prepared to be absolutely entranced.
Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Perona Farms: www.Peronafarms.com @peronafarms

Is The Manor House at the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart on your "Let's look at this venue!" list?

We bet it's not, but it should be! It's a gracious, historic mansion located on 50 acres of beautiful (and environmentally gently maintained) grounds and it offers the most breathtaking backdrops for your ceremony, your photos and your celebration.

Whether you have a micro-wedding or a macro wedding, this is a venue you need to see.

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus!

We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠ 

Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Manor House: https://www.princetonacademy.org/resources/event-rentals/manor-house-events

We talk with Chris from That Werks about microweddings! Less people, less stress, less money; more options, more fun, more relaxing! We can help you pull this together with style and you can truly enjoy your own celebration!

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thatwerks; www.thatwerks.com

Join Andrea and Celia as they have a conversation with Farida, owner of Merced Manor, an elegantly rustic, intimate event venue in Ringwood NJ. It's vintage, natural vibe and calming aesthetics are perfect for your micro-wedding celebration!

Farida and her caring, professional staff will bring your ideas to life with creativity, expertise and enthusiasm, making sure that you can enjoy your day as much as your guests!

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us!

We offer host read advertisement as well. Contact us for more information!

Email us at ⁠[email protected] ⁠

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or websiteall are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/newjerseyweddingpodcast

https://www.newjerseyweddingpodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyWeddingPodcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Andrea Purtell www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com

https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant

@weddingofficiant

Celia Milton: www.njvowsnow.com

https://www.instagram.com/njvowsnow

⁠ @njvowsnow⁠

Merced Manor: https://www.mercedmanornj.com

@merced_manornj

We had so much fun talking with Ian Sherwood — the visionary, the innovator, and (along with his remarkable wife Theresa and his wonderfully spirited mom Val) the heart and soul behind RiverView Barn in Franklin, NJ.

And what a story it is.

RiverView Barn isn't just a wedding venue — it's a labor of love, generations in the making. Tucked into the rolling hills of northern New Jersey, this sweeping, lovingly restored historic farm property is the kind of place that leaves you breathless the moment you arrive. Picturesque and serene, romantic and utterly unique, it manages to feel both grand and deeply personal all at once — which, (actually) is exactly what a wedding should feel like.

Close enough to New York City and New York State to be genuinely convenient, yet blissfully removed from the noise and pace of it all, RiverView Barn is, a destination wedding without a passport. You get all the magic of somewhere special — without the jet lag.

Ian brought so much warmth, humor, and genuine passion to our conversation. You can hear it in every word he says about the property — the care that's gone into every restored beam, every manicured vista, every thoughtfully curated detail. This is a family that didn't just create a venue; they've created an experience. One rooted in hospitality, creativity, and a deep belief that every couple deserves a wedding day that feels completely and authentically theirs.

Their artistic vision is evident everywhere you look — from the breathtaking barn itself to the surrounding landscape that seems almost too beautiful to be real. Every corner of RiverView tells a story, and on your wedding day, it becomes the backdrop for yours.

And then, of course, there is the Beer Donkey.

Yes. The Beer Donkey.

We're not going to spoil it entirely — you'll just have to listen to the episode for the full, glorious story — but let's just say that if your family happened to own a stunning, historic farm property in the hills of New Jersey, and you also happened to have an enthusiastic Beer Donkey on the premises... well, naturally, you'd want to have your wedding there. And by the end of your celebration, surrounded by the warmth of the Sherwood family and the magic of everything they've created, you'll feel as if you practically do.

RiverView Barn is the rare kind of place where elegance and joy coexist effortlessly — where the setting takes your breath away and the people behind it make you feel completely at home. Ian, Theresa, and Val have built something truly special in Franklin, NJ, and we are so grateful they took the time to share it with us.

Hit play. You're going to love this one.

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

We offer host read advertisement as well. 

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Riverview Barn https://www.theriverviewbarn.com

@theriverviewbarnnj

Today Celia and Andrea are so happy to welcome Cynthia Dwyer, Wedding Coordinator at the beautiful Allaire Villagein Allaire State Park.

Many couples know Allaire for its charming historic chapel, which hosts more than 50 weddings each year. But did you know couples can also choose unique ceremony locations throughout the park? From the romantic chapel to a fun and funky ceremony by the Blast Furnace, Allaire offers unforgettable backdrops for saying “I do.”

Cynthia shares what makes this historic location so special and how she helps couples bring their wedding vision to life.

✨ SPECIAL EVENT ✨
If you're considering the chapel—or if you've already booked it—grab your fiancé, family, or friends and join Cynthia for the Chapel Open House!

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM

Start at the chapel and meet Cynthia. She’ll give you a special wristband so you can explore the rest of the historic park!

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! 

We offer host read advertisement as well.

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Allaire Chapel: https://allairevillage.org/weddings

@thehistoricvillageatallaire

Celia and Andrea welcome Alyssa and Allen Ward,the co-owners of Ward’s Farm NJ, a cut flower farm inSouth Jersey. They help engaged couples bring their wedding vision to life with beautiful, seasonal flowers that are both stunning and accessible.

Couples can celebrate their day right on the farm with ceremonies by the over-acre pond, receptions in the wedding greenhouse and photos in the flower fields, along with the freshest homegrown blooms for their bridal bouquets, centerpieces and other floral designs, or they can work with Ward’s Farm for florals at any venue.

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contact us! 

We offer host read advertisement as well.

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Wards Farm:

https://wardsfarmnj.com

@wardsfarm

Open bar, good music, and a room full of people who believe in love? Hello Flick makes weddings the ultimate singles scene—in the best possible way, combining technology and kismet!

Your person might already be in the room! Hello Flick turns wedding receptions into the perfect meet-cute—because the love of your life could be dancing three tables over."

The best wedding favor isn't a shot glass with your wedding date on it; it's giving your single guests a chance to meet someone special.

Join the conversation. We love your questions, comments, and requests! We also love guests! Past brides, grooms, vendors, and venues contactus! 

We offer host read advertisement as well.

Contact us for more information! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Contact us through social media: Facebook, Instagram or website all are titled: New Jersey Wedding Podcast

Listen for free wherever you get your Podcasts.

Links to this week’s vendors:

Our intro music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonathanrusso_guitarist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea Purtell  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @weddingofficiant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Celia Milton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.njvowsnow.com @njvowsnow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Flick www:helloflick.com @helloflick