For Your Event Planning by Catherine Scerbo Events,llc

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FYEP is an award winning, full time, Event Planning, Design, Consulting and Dessert/Candy Buffets boutique specializing in all types of social, special events, weddings and more. We are committed to unsurpassed customer service, attention to detail and through this process we bring a fresh, contemporary approach to planning events. We are young, innovative, creative, imaginative, classy, fun, modern, chic, unique, happy and sweet and are waiting to assist you on your next event. Get comfy, take a look around and if you have questions, please feel free to contact us or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you!

Monday, January 31, 2011

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

I am honored and happy to announce that FYEP is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee! I would like to thank my past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce FOR YOUR EVENT PLANNING has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Weddings & Events Planning!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

FYEP stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud FYEP for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that FOR YOUR EVENT PLANNING is among the very best Wedding & Event Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/for-your-event-planningnj-candy-buffets-jersey-city-toms-river/629490d606c801d1.html

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Kimberly + James 10.16.10 Woodcliff Manor

Have I mentioned how much I love Fall weddings? It's the crisp clean air, the in between hot and cold and the vibrant colors. Kim and James did not overlook any detail on their Fall themed wedding.

Meet Jimberly!

I truly enjoyed working with Kim, she was the type of gal that felt like we knew each other for years. And she was funny...it's always a plus when your bride has a great sense of humor. I even saved Kim's email inquiry...one of my favs.

Here's part of it...

"Hi Catherine!I had read the rave reviews about your candy buffets and the pictures are beautiful! I write to you as I am a very overwhelmed bride! I am getting married in October of this year, and the candy buffet is the number 1 most important thing to me at my wedding (I know, the dress should be number 1, but the candy buffet is it!) So far I have purchased over 20 jars, designed my labels on my bags, researched candy...but...I haven't thought out about set-up and breakdown or even the overall look of the buffet and it's driving me crazy! I'm afraid I just won't do it justice! I am hoping you can help me and that I'm not too far gone into the bridal abyss! Thank you! Kim

...I am glad Kim's dress got the attention it deserved because her dress was simply beautiful and she looked stunning.

The centerpieces had orange stargazers and roses and stood on a tall trumpet vase filled with mini pumpkins.

Some table swere adorned with pumpkins as the centerpiece.

When we revealed the Candy Buffet Display to Kim and James, It was definitely a lasting impression and one that puts a smile on my face every time I think of their special day. I truly enjoyed working with them and so happy to have been a part of their day, so filled with sweetness and love.

We used a long 6 footer and added a round table to display the plethora of sweets. In additiona to the 12 jars of candies, Kim's aunt made from soup to nuts of homemade chocolates to add to the feast of sweetness...the chocolates were delightful...and FYEP's favorite...chocolate covered oreos!

Branches are a lways a nice element for a fall theme.

We tied these tags to each candy bag given to guests.

A custom sign for guests to know this was Jimberly's Sweet Shop!

Candy Buffet by For Your Event Planning / NJ Candy Buffets

Location Woodcliff Manor

Entertainment Gemini Productions

Monday, December 20, 2010

Lara + Sean 10.9.10 Hyatt Regency, Jersey City

Lara and Sean were such a sweet couple!

There was so much love involved in the design/planning process, that's what moms are all about! I met with Lara (Bride) and her mom, Gayle to go over her wedding plans. From there on, I had the opportunity of working closely with a very organized and hands on Mother of the Bride. Lara's mom knew exactly what her daughter visioned and was simply excited through the entire process.

As she planned with us most of the details from afar (Canada), she really put her heart out to make sure Lara and Sean had the wedding they deserved and that the soon to be newlyweds didn't have any added stress aside from their full time jobs and school.

On the other hand each meeting with Lara was so full of energy, it was truly a pleasure to work with her.

We are so happy to have been a part of their special day.

photo by FYEP

The Hyatt had the perfect backdrop for the romantic and elegant wedding Lara visioned.

The tables were dressed with Romantic Lilac Pintuck linens, floral arrangements adorned with beautiful lavender roses and lots of candlelite.

photo by FYEP

Here's the cigar lounge we set up for the Groom and his guys in the outdoor terrace.

The view? The NYC skyline

(Cigars were provided by Tony Santana)

photo by FYEP

The following are amazing professional photos by Josh Lynn Photography

Of course there was a fabulous professional team working behind the scenes to ensure that the day progressed smoothly and that everyone enjoyed a stellar evening.

Photography by Josh Lynn

Wedding Planning, Coordination & Design by Catherine Scerbo For Your Event Planning

Bridal Gown by Kleinfields

Tuxedos by Biltmore Tuxedos

Make up by Adhari at Gloss and Shadow / Dawn at La Sorella

Hair by Mandy Liento at La Sorella Bridal

Ceremony Location: St. Ann Church in Hoboken, NJ

Videography by Greg Warger Productions

Entertainment by Magic Moments

Cake by Carlos Bake Shop / Cake Boss

Cocktail Hour Music by Mark Weissman at Piano Workshop

Up Lighting, Pipe and Drape by James at JB Lighting Productions