Jaclyn Sent on 10/18/2022

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The Best!!!!

Jen and Shore to Please Wedding Planning is the best. Jen went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. We had to bring all the vendors in ourselves and the months leading up to the wedding Jen was contacting/organizing vendor contracts and drop off times with the venue. She was our point of communication and she was always so available. She made the wedding planning process fun and worry-free! She also made sure the wedding day ran seamless and perfectly. Jen was even at the venue the night before AND day of helping to setup and organize. I seriously CANNOT recommend Jen enough. Thank you so much Jen for everything and for making our wedding absolutely perfect!!!!!

Kelsey E. Sent on 11/30/2022

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Best NJ Shore Planner around!

My husband and I have nothing but incredible things to say about Jen, mostly because our day probably wouldn't have happened without her! From the start Jen was the most organized and communicative "vendor" we worked with (more like a friend then a wedding vendor). Joe and I worked with Jen for ~2 years before our wedding since we had such a long engagement and Jen stayed close via email/call/text the entire time while planning. She was extremely helpful in terms of getting in touch with vendors, figuring our scheduling and beyond helpful in terms of suggesting things I hadn't even thought of. I would obviously recommend Jen 10/10 times. Our actual wedding day went SO smooth all because of her. We truly don't know what we would have done without her.

Lisa T. Sent on 08/23/2022

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Shore To Please - The Best Wedding Planner Services and Team!

Jen is amazing to work with! She is so professional, kind, supportive, honest and has so much experience in working with various vendors, venues, guests, and clients. She assisted me on the day of my wedding (as well as leading up to the special day)! I trusted Jen completely with streamlining communication, decor set up (as I brought a lot of decor in myself) as well as working with all the vendors on site to make sure the entire day / night went smoothly. Jen is truly so special to work with and her professionalism is top notch. She also had an assistant, Kelly who helped the day of and can't thank them enough for making my vision come to life. From ideation to execution to post wedding; the STP team is the best and Jen is one of the best planner's I have had the pleasure to work with! We had a blast and the day wouldn't have been as special without her!

Justin C. Sent on 08/16/2022

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Jen made our lives so much easier

Jen was an absolute pleasure to work with, and we can't thank her enough for going above and beyond to make our special day as smooth and worry-free as could be. Leading up to the wedding, Jen was super helpful in recommending vendors that we ended up working with, and were very happy with. She kept us really organized, on track with all of our payments, and had all our vendors set with her run of show that was so flawlessly executed. We even had a horrible rain storm start at the time of our wedding, and Jen was able to wrangle everyone up to move our ceremony inside, and it was perfect.

She was a perfect liaison between us and our vendors, and even even our parents and our vendors. You know you had a great planner when we received compliments from every one of our vendors that Jen was so great to work with.

I have to mention Jen's day-of help Lisa as well - Lisa took total charge of everything on-site the day of before Jen arrived, and the groom and party were comfortably setup for a relaxing afternoon, even though the venue had some hiccups for where we'd be getting ready.

We can not recommend Jen enough - she took so much off of our plate and made our lives so much easier leading up to the wedding and on the day of. Thanks so much, Jen (and Lisa!)

Ashley B. Sent on 12/13/2021

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Best decision ever!

Jen was amazing!!!!! I didn't think I would really need the extra help, but decided to hire Jen anyway to have a point of contact the day of. Well I'm so glad I did!! I felt so much better during all of my phone calls with vendors because she knew all the questions to ask that I never would have.
On the day of, she was everywhere - helping set up the reception space, helping with getting ready, helping the groomsmen, contacting the vendors, you name it. Every little thing was covered by her the entire night, but guests didn't even notice she was there.
It was one of the best decisions we made for our big day and so happy she was a part of it!

Kristen M. Sent on 11/07/2021

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The absolute best!!!

Jen is the absolute best!!! She absolutely nailed it with my sister’s wedding and everything was so perfect and beautiful!!! She is also so sweet and dedicated!!! Once my sister absolutely loved working with her, I knew I had to work with her for mine five months later! I cannot recommend Jen enough!!! She is not only such a sweet person but she is beyond helpful during the stressful time of wedding planning and especially day of! She thinks of everything and makes everything so smooth and completely at ease. I couldn’t have done it without her and the day was absolutely perfect and everything we could have ever hoped and dreamed for!!! My family loves Jen as well and she made the day and wedding planning process seamless and so beautiful!!! She is the absolute best and I could not recommend her and her team enough!!! If thinking about a coordinator, reach out to Shore To Please!!!

Emily D. Sent on 10/05/2021

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The best. The best. The best

I wish I could leave 100000 stars. Jen is absolutely incredible and we could not have pulled off our wedding without her!! When we first booked our very DIY venue at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel NJ, the first thing we did was look for a month of coordinator and we are SOOO happy we chose Jen and Shore to Please Wedding Planning. She is so knowledgeable, organized, supportive and knew exactly what needed to be done and when! We had Jen come on even earlier than originally anticipated and she jumped right in, taking over contact with all of our vendors to make sure everything was in a good place. The venue coordinator was increasingly difficult to deal with but Jen never let that get to her and handled it all with such grace. She guided us through so many obstacles and really truly helped our vision come to life on the day of the wedding. Being there the day before to help set up and coordinate, to keeping everything moving and organized the day of. Kelly was there the day of as well and was such a huge help with making sure the bridal party was ready/on time and keeping things moving for the ceremony and beyond. We cannot recommend Shore To Please enough! Jen is the sweetest, kindest and most professional of planners. Our caterer even made a point to let us know that Jen was one of the best planners they've ever worked with and that they hope to work with her again soon. Our wedding was really huge undertaking and we cannot thank Jen & Kelly enough for everything.

Katherine P. Sent on 05/24/2021

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Best day ever! Thank you!

Where to begin! Jen made our day an absolute dream! I could not have imagined a more perfect day! Jen and Kelly went above and beyond to have the day moving along and making sure that we were happy! They guided us through many Covid obstacles and made our wedding everything that we could have ever wanted. They took so much stress off of us and allowed us to enjoy every aspect of wedding planning and the wedding day! I can’t thank you girls enough! Can’t wait to see you again for my sisters wedding in October!

Maureen Sent on 05/19/2021

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Shore To Please Weddings helped make this a dream wedding

Shore To Please Wedding Planning, led by Jen and Kelly, made my daughter's wedding a dream come true for her and her husband, despite delays and challenges caused by the pandemic. I cannot imagine what we would have done without their knowledge and support throughout the planning process as well as on the wedding day. They were, without a doubt, the best and most crucial vendor and the reason why my daughter and son-in-law's wedding reflected their personalities and was flawless.

Their strengths are numerous - deep knowledge of the industry, connection with multiple vendors in every field, strong ability to quickly change direction when needed, empathetic and patient, unruffled by anything, including having to plan the wedding 3 times before it was safe to gather in numbers.

They held numerous meetings and calls with the bride and family throughout the planning process. There were important check-ins at key stages, as well as more frequent meetings and discussions as we got closer to the big day. They provided advance planning and in-person support for visiting venues, shopping, for every little detail that you could imagine, including a number that we didn't even know we should be planning for!

In particular, they oversaw all the contracts with other vendors, became the point of contact with those vendors, and provided significant daily support in the week prior to the wedding.

On the wedding day, they took care of absolutely everything. As the bride's parents, we were able to thoroughly enjoy the wedding ceremony and reception while Jen and Kelly took charge of all details. We all had the best time, will have beautiful memories for life because of the superlative support provided to the bride, groom, families, and guests by Short To Please.

I highly recommend Shore To Please Wedding Planning; their services saved us and guided us throughout the planning stages as well as on the wedding day. Knowing that Jen and Kelly were there for us, we all approached the wedding day with confidence, calm, and a sense of joy. They exceeded all of our expectations and I wish I could give them 10 stars instead of 5!

Nancy U. Sent on 12/27/2019

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Best decision I made to hire a wedding planning team!

At first I was skeptical to hire a wedding planning team as I thought I could set up the day of myself being it was a small wedding. Well, I am so glad that I decided to hire Jen & Kelly to help set up on my wedding day because without them it wouldn't be possible! As the Bride, you should be worried about getting ready and making sure you are all set... leave the planning to the professionals :) Jen & Kelly are the sweetest and are there with you every step of the way to make sure your vision comes true! I can't say enough good about them and you won't regret spending the little extra to make sure everything comes together! Thanks again!

Jessica M. Sent on 07/30/2019

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So Worth It!

Kelly and Jen were wonderful! My new husband and I agree that they were worth every dime (and then some)! We hired them for their “day of” services, but in all actuality they were there every step of the way. Both ladies kept us on track, provided helpful hints, and came up with a schedule for our big day that was down to the minute. They are both friendly, easy to talk to, and extremely knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married in the area! I cannot say enough good thinks about Jen and Kelly!!!

Carolyn Sent on 10/31/2018

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Best Decision Ever!

There are not enough stars available to summarize how happy we are with Jen and Kelly from Shore to Please. The best decision my husband and I made when we decided to get married was hiring STP. We found their information on Wedding Wire and the Knot, and the reviews spoke for themselves. We had a consultation call with them, and knew immediately that they were the perfect fit for us. We had Jen and Kelly do full planning for our wedding day. We both work a lot of hours at our jobs and having STP on top of everything for us was a life saver. We didn't know where to begin with planning a wedding, so their expertise and patience was key for us. They helped with all of our vendor selections and we couldn't be happier with all of their services. We received so many compliments from our guests on everything. There were so many details that we would have overlooked without STP's assistance, They walked us through every decision along the way, offered their insight, and even assisted with contract negotiations. We did not need to follow up on a single thing leading up to the wedding day because Jen and Kelly were on top of everything - from the venue and vendors to the decorations, favors and timeline. When it came time for the big day, they had worked out a very detailed wedding day itinerary for all of the vendors and the bridal party to make sure everything was perfect. They even made sure we ate and drank throughout the day and didn't get sidetracked in the whirlwind. We have heard so many couples say how quick a wedding day goes by and that they don't get to enjoy it because the day is so hectic. That was not the case for us. We got to enjoy the entire day with each other and our guests, and we owe that to Jen & Kelly. We received so many compliments from our guests and we told them we have STP to thank for such an amazing wedding day.
Thank you guys so much for making our wedding day perfect. We could not planned this without you!

Alison Sent on 10/12/2018

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Jen is amazing!! I have always thought I was organized, but let me say, Jen is above and beyond!! She thought of details that never crossed my mind! Having a planner help organize all of the wedding day details and day-of coordinating was super helpful. Not only did they provide me with a year-long check-list, they assisted day-of, ensuring all of my vendors had the necessary details to have a flawless day!!

Kaitlyn Sent on 08/06/2018

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If I could, I would give Jen and Kelly 10 stars!! They are absolutely amazing to work with. They took all of the stressful areas of planning a wedding and made it so much easier to handle. They are so organized and full of wonderful and creative ideas to make a wedding vision come to life. They reach out to vendors, create a wedding timeline, and constantly communicate with the bride and groom on in a daily basis. Jen and Kelly are open to all types of questions and ideas. Besides marrying my husband, hiring Jen and Kelly was the best decision I made. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Shore to Please for your wedding!

Kylie Sent on 08/03/2018

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Jen and Kelly were incredible and an absolute pleasure to work with! They helped me bring the wedding of my dreams to life! When I was in the initial stages of planning I thought I could do it all myself, and I was definitely wrong. With Jen and Kelly, they changed the game for me. Jen helped me source vendors, reviewed contracts, created day-of timelines, ensured I was on budget, she even created email templates for each vendor for me to send out two weeks before to re-confirm the details of the day. I mean, she literally did it all! Jen joined calls with my vendors and the venue and always knew the right questions to ask – things I never would’ve thought of! Kelly and Jen are so sweet and went above and beyond to ensure my big day was everything I had envisioned. If I could give them 10 stars, I would! Thank you Jen and Kelly for all of your help in making my wedding day the best day of my life!

Samantha Sent on 09/29/2017

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I booked Jen and Kelly 2 years before my big day. Over the course of that time, there were lots of changes to our plans, including a couple flustered months of finding a new venue. They were there every step of the way helping me make decisions, giving their advice or even just cheering me on. They were there to give me design suggestions, gave me pointers on where to purchase items and even helped me bring some DIY ideas to life. On the day of our wedding, I could not have asked for a better team. They knocked it out of the park. Jen showed up to my hotel room while we were getting ready and greeted me with a big hug and a wide smile, eager to get the show on the road! She updated me on status of vendor arrivals, brought along an awesome “Emergency Kit”, checked to make sure the guys were on schedule and kept me calm all morning. Jen and Kelly kept us on track all day. They helped set up all my décor items at the venue (and it all looked AMAZING because they totally understood my vision the entire time!) Throughout the day and the wedding itself, the two of them were there if we needed anything, they put out any fires and made me feel so comfortable about absolutely everything. Hiring Jen and Kelly for our Day of Coordinators is one of the best things I did for our wedding. I honestly don’t know how people plan a wedding without someone like them. I really can’t thank the two of them enough for everything. They are seriously rock stars. 

Krissa Sent on 10/21/2017

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I can’t say enough about how wonderful Jen and Kelly were in the planning, preparation and coordination of our wedding. From big tasks (like communicating with our wedding vendors, creating spreadsheets of items we’d need, and helping us set up at our venue the day before) to little ones (like vendor recommendations, buying last minute ice, dropping off an emergency kit and helping me pin the back of my dress before our first dance!) and EVERYTHING in between, they were so unbelievably helpful! As someone who is extremely detail oriented and had a very specific vision for my wedding, I was worried that hiring wedding planners would make me uncomfortable, but my experience was just the opposite! Jen and Kelly knew just what to say and do to keep things running smoothly leading up to and on our big day. They were so supportive and helped me create exactly what I had envisioned! Thank you, STP! :)

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Robin Sent on 07/17/2017

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We hired Jen & Kelly for full service for our wedding and could not be more happy!! I had found them on The Knot and after reading all of the positive reviews, I reached out. They immediately responded and were so lovely I hired them right away.

We had a short timeframe, only 5.5 months to plan the whole wedding and also picked to get married the 4th of July weekend down the shore. Neither scared them off! They were absolutely amazing to work with! They are extremely organized, know all of the right vendors, very responsive and made it such an easy, stress free, process. They took care of every detail leading up to the big day and the day of, making sure I did not worry about anything. Their execution was beyond what I expected and I could not be more thankful for everything they did for us. I highly recommend them and any bride (and groom!) would be extremely lucky to work with them!

Judy Sent on 05/16/2017

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Hmmm.. How do you plan a surprise wedding and while living abroad!!! It is hard enough to be a wedding planner, but to plan one when the couple lives in South Africa and are having their wedding in NJ was quite the effort. It required imagination and we really needed to leave our trust with Jen & Kelly. We are so happy! It was just what we envisioned and honestly, we wouldn't have changed a thing. These ladies are both so accommodating and made us relax and leave things in their hands. And.... as far as the "surprise" part! what an amazing success. Thank you Jen & Kelly -- we wish you great success in your future endeavours and personal goals.

Kate Sent on 08/08/2016

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Shortly after I got engaged, a friend of mine texted me to let me know that her husband has some friends that are wedding planners. As soon as I read it I said to myself, “no way, no thanks.” My sisters were married a year apart and we all chipped in to help plan amazing weddings. Why would I need planners when those weddings went off flawlessly? Seems like a waste of money. I brought it up to my fiancé James and he thought, “let's just email them and see what they have to offer.”

Long story short, it was love at first meeting. James & I had a wedding with lots of moving parts – an outdoor ceremony, a separate reception location and 250 people to bus around the jersey shore on July 4th weekend. Jen & Kelly helped us every step of the way in planning our big day and looking back, there is no chance our wedding day could have happened without them. Over 7 months, we met with them about 5 times and each time they supplied us with an agenda to go through to keep the meeting running smoothly and efficiently. In between those 5 meetings, there may have been about 50 emails.... a day. Jen & Kelly answered these emails so quickly that I (a teacher) would check my phone after work and realize not only is our question answered, but whatever the situation was, they took care of it. Whether it's booking vendors for you, researching favor options, or calling Old Navy to find out what day the $1 flip flops sale is, the girls do it all.

Rather than stressing over wedding plans that we've seen ALL of our friends experience, our year of engagement was FUN. It RAINED during our outdoor ceremony, and our reception lost power and was running on a generator (which also failed and they had to reboot). Jen & Kelly helped pick up all those pieces for us to make the day go flawlessly, even with those minor/major setbacks.

Whether you're thinking about planners or not, give these girls an email and you will quickly see the kind, efficient, hard working professionals that they are.

Jennifer Sent on 05/07/2016

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Jenn and Kelly were the best choice we made for the entire wedding. We debated using a wedding planner in general because we are very organized, but hiring them was a total game changer and made our wedding lives SO much better!! They were organized. They were professional. They kept us on track. They were just amazing. They set up our meetings. They brought all of the information about curtain status of the wedding every time. Not only were they able to accommodate and provide us options for EVERYTHING we needed, but they anticipated the things we would need ahead of time. They helped us fill in the gaps for any and all vendors we were missing; after-party, transportation, and hotel accommodations. The hotel we worked with was the least cooperative and most difficult vendor we could have imagined and they managed all of the interactions so that our guests were accommodated and we were spared multiple headaches. They did all of our final confirmations to vendors, and took on the multiple deliveries of goody bags and favors to the hotel, the wedding venue and the rehearsal venue. Day of, they were there to set up at every single moment – at the house before, at the venue getting ready, during the ceremony and at the after-party. They were ever present yet totally non-intrusive. They brought this AMAZING rescue kit to the venue that had every single thing we could have possibly needed. When my maid of honor’s dress ripped, they had all of the supplies needed for a quick fix. During pictures, when it was really quite chilly, they drove out to go pick up coffee for my groom and I! They went above and beyond to the point where when my sister’s service dog needed walked in the rain, they took out the dog so she could stay at the ceremony! They even took care of wrapping the whole evening up by making sure our top layer of our cake was wrapped up and our marriage license ended up at city hall! My family would hire them again in a heartbeat to coordinate

Carolyn Sent on 03/10/2015

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Shore to Please Wedding Planning made the last few months of my wedding as stress free as possible! You never think of everything that has to get done until you write your "to-do" list, or look at your checklist, and panic mode sets in. THIS was the time Jen was able to step in and take a hold of my wedding, allowing me to focus on the tasks that I felt I needed to focus on…OR take away the focus of the wedding completely! Jen was one of the most organized people I have ever met and she knew exactly what to do and when to do it. She was just the person I needed as things started to get moving too fast for me! She was knowledgeable about locations, vendors and questions to ask, she always made time and was flexible to fit MY busy schedule, and she was there with a kind word and reassurance to let me know it would ALL work out. Shore to Please helped ease my mind. They helped guide me to making my wedding day one of the best days of my life. With affordable prices, and flexibility in all aspects of their business… I would recommend them to anyone! Thanks so much Shore to Please!
-Carolyn Carroll

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