How to Plan a Wedding in Bridgeton, New Jersey

A quaint Victorian town of less than 25,000 residents, Bridgeton offers a peaceful environment to plan your wedding. Bridgeton includes venues for low or high budget weddings and you can find most vendors to serve your wedding needs within Bridgeton or the immediate surrounding area. Located about an hour away from both Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Bridgeton is in close proximity to large airports so your guests will not have far to travel, another ideal aspect to planning your Bridgeton wedding.

Ceremony

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  Contact venues to find a ceremony location. Ask about wedding ceremonies at your local church or another church if you would like a religious ceremony. Ask a friend or family member if she would allow you to have your ceremony in her backyard if she has adequate space. Consider renting a private home for an extravagant wedding ceremony and reception such as a lakeside property in Bridgeton available on vrbo.com. Contact the Bridgeton City Park for a cheaper alternative. As of 2010, park sites available for rent include the gazebo for $150, the fountain plaza for $250, the riverfront area for $250 and the amphitheater for $500. Rental is for use of the grounds only.
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  Contact an officiant. Speak to your clergy person if you would like him to perform your service. Or, go to njofficiants.com to fill out a form with your information so a minister can contact you. As an alternative, ask a friend to be ordained by going to openordination.org, paying the applicable fee and completing the requirements. Complete any religious or pre-marital classes as required by your church, if applicable.
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  Contact your church´s organist and reserve his services. Consider using the local Bay-Atlantic Symphony for a sophisticated touch.
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  Measure the groom and ushers at a local tuxedo shop such as Bridgeton Gown and Bridal Shoppe or Jimmy´s Tailor Shop and Formal Wear in Millville. Reserve the tuxedos.
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  Contact a florist to complete the bridal bouquet and ceremony flowers. Schedule a consultation with Parvin´s Mill Flowers or Old House Florals. Look through the florist´s books for a style you like or bring in an appealing picture to give the florist an idea for your arrangements.

Reception

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  Contact reception venues if your reception will be in a different location than your ceremony. Contact the Cohanzic Country Club´s banquet facility, which has space for up to 350 guests, its own catering and large chandeliers. Contact the Marino Ballroom in Bridgeton if you desire an elegant venue with hardwood floors and ample space.
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  Contact local caterers. Contact Scarpinato´s Catering for an upscale event with white glove service; hors d' oeuvres such as scallops wrapped in bacon; clams casino, breaded manicotti or tempura vegetable; entrees such as filet of beef tenderloin; chicken parmigiana or cavatelli siciliano; and ice carvings. Contact Gia´s Catering if you would like to have your reception in the establishment or you would like an off-premises catering service that provides veal scallopine, kielbasa & Ssauerkraut and cheese ravioli entrees, salads and vegetable platters.
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  Contact a DJ to provide entertainment for your wedding. Hire Sound Entertainment Disc Jockeys in Bridgeton or DJ Tony Morris in Vineland.
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  Contact a baker to make your wedding cake. Contact Wildflowers for a custom cake made to your specification or Crust N´ Crumbs Bakery in Vineland.
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  Contact a photographer to document the important events of your wedding. Contact A Touch of Class Photography in Bridgeton, Celestial Images Photography Studios or Robert Alan Photography in Vineland or Intrigue Photo in Haddonfield.