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Getting a NJ Marriage License

Be sure to apply for your New Jersey marriage license at least two weeks before the ceremony with your local registrar. Some couples forget to even apply for their license. In NJ there is a mandatory 72 hour waiting period after you have applied to receive the marriage license.

Contributed by LCB Wedding Ceremonies of Bloomsbury, New Jersey — 908-343-9490

Discounts on New Jersey Wedding Dresses

Statistics show that, on average, brides spend 25% of their wedding budget on the dress. So, when visiting bridal salons in NJ and NY areas, add your name to their mailing list. You may get lots of mail, but you'll also get first dibs on trunk show dates with terrific prices.

Contributed by New Jersey Top Wedding Sites of Wayne, New Jersey — 973-633-3928

Waterproof Bride

For cry-proof wedding day makeup, switch to waterproof formulas of your favorite makeup products, especially mascara. Here are a few products that really stay put! Bourjois Cosmetics: waterproof mascara & effet metallise eyeliner pencil.


Contributed by Makeup by Michelle of North Bergen, New Jersey — 917-373-0570

Plan Couple Time

Schedule a no planning day! It is important that you spend time together as a couple enjoying each other's company. If you can't make it a full day without any planning talk schedule no planning for a half day. See a movie, visit a museum or zoo. Engagements should be fun!

Contributed by Weddings Done Wright LLC of Scotch Plains, New Jersey — 732-980-6224