Weddings Down the Shore Events

Best of Weddings (7x)

Southern NJ Shore from LBI to Cape May

About this vendor

We are celebrating 10 Glorious years in Stone Harbor in 2024, and we are so humbled and honored by all of the couples whose wedding day dreams we made come true....even in 2020! We established Weddings Down the Shore to help engaged couples who are planning from a distance to create the perfect destination wedding. We also want you to feel special and right at home with us. We believe in listening and creating "Your Dream Day Imagined", all while keeping it cohesively "YOU". We specialize in Chic Shore Weddings, from LBI to Cape May, and Southern NJ All of our team members are certified wedding professionals and they have your best interest at heart!

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Business Attributes

LGBTQ+-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

86 reviews

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10/30/2024 • Alexa C

Michael was AMAZING!!! Seriously the best planner I could have ever asked for. He was there for every question I had. The way he transformed Willow Creek was absolutely spectacular. He truly is so talented and I am so honored to have worked with him. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! You will not be disappointed!!

3/24/2024 • Alex

Was not helpful, double booked our wedding day and didnt tell us until the rehearsal dinner. Phoned it in the whole time and was not attentive. The venue did most of the work and in challenging weather conditions he wasn’t there to help as promised in the contract.

11/13/2022 • Sarah L

Michael was wonderful to work with when we were planning our wedding at Willow Creek Winery. EVERYTHING Michael did made our wedding day absolutely perfect. One of the most important things about Michael was he knows everyone so if you are planning a wedding at the shore - he’s the one to have planning your wedding! He has great vendor contacts and a network to share, which made the early days of wedding planning a breeze - knowing that all our vendors have multiple great recommendations. Additionally all the vendors we spoke to, spoke very highly and love working with Michae!! He was exactly what we needed throughout the entire planning process - he made it easy and fun! Michael was a magician on the wedding day - organizing all the moving pieces to create the absolute best day of our dreams! People said I was a very chill bride, which was very much due to the fact that I knew my wedding was going to be perfect since Michael was leading the team. He took care of every single detail on our wedding day, so we could simply relax and soak up every moment. He did such a beautiful, professional job and is genuine and sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael and highly suggest booking him for your Jersey Shore wedding! Thank you, thank you a million times for making our wedding day everything we could have ever imagined - there wasn’t a single detail I would change about the day! - Sarah & Joe

9/14/2021 • Lauren H

Michael was absolutely amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process! My husband and I had to postpone two times and Michael was there every step of the way with support and enthusiasm! He went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect! He was able to take our ideas and transform them into a masterpiece and we are truly grateful! His team, Season and Cate ensured that everything ran wonderfully! We would HIGHLY recommend Michael and his team if you want to put your mind at ease and be able to truly enjoy every second of your special day!

7/06/2021 • Lauren G

I cannot say enough great things about Michael and all of his efforts to ensure that we had the best wedding possible. Our wedding date was June 5th, 2021 at Linwood Country Club. Our original wedding date was June 13th of 2020, however, like may couples, we were forced to postpone due to the Covid pandemic. Michael and his team were extremely proactive and immediately sprang into action contacting our vendors to ensure that they secured our new date. I will never forget how accommodating Michael was and made the postponement process absolutely seamless during this stressful time. Regarding vendors, Michael is extremely knowledge about linking couples with the best vendors that fit all types of budgets and any "vision" for your wedding. Thanks to Michael we found our videographer, florist, band, hair/make up stylists and cake bakers, all of which we were thrilled with their services on our special day. Michael also secured us with our transportation services throughout the whole weekend. Guests were transported to and from the ceremony, reception and hotel areas seamlessly thanks to his excellent communication skills. Another wonderful asset that we loved about Michael was how organized he was. The more he got to know us throughout the planning process (some meetings were held on zoom, some in person: he was very flexible!) the more he was able to make our wedding "vision" come to life. On our last meeting, a few weeks before the wedding, he completely put all of my anxieties at ease by creating a binder/packet that included a full timeline of the day, all vendors and their contact information, the location of where all items should be and when, our wedding vision, and SO much more. He sends copies of this packet to all the vendors so that all vendors know what is going on and when. This helped all of us out when it came to the day of to "stay on track" and ensure that we didn't miss any important moments. I didn't have to worry about a thing! One final quality that I love about Michael is his incredible creativity. He truly loves what he does and works with each individual couple to make their special day come to life. My wedding vision included a "Topical, Miami Vibe" where I wanted my guests to feel like they were on vacation. Michael worked with me to create a vision board with a cohesive theme from the table settings, flower arrangements, extra touches for our guests (like a champagne wall and a flower-board with a neon sign to pose with!) and SO much more. Any time I needed an idea, or some help with inspiration, he was able to give me options that were exactly what I wanted. It was absolutely amazing to see how he was able to make my vision come to life and give us the day of our dreams. I could go on and on about how much we love Michael and how our wedding wouldn't have been half as amazing without his assistance. He is proactive, organized, calm in times of panic, flexible and extremely knowledgable within the wedding industry. We had a joke within our family that we wanted Michael to make our wedding "magical". Not only did Michael deliver, but he exceeded our expectations. We can't thank him enough for helping to create the best day of our lives. We could not have done it without him!

1/19/2021 • Katie B

Michael was wonderful to work with when we were replanning our wedding due to COVID. We had a change of venues and Michael was able to help my mom and I (and my husband, of course!) make our vision a reality. Planning the wedding (in about a month), Michael was exactly what we needed- easy going, flexible, and knowledgeable. He has GREAT vendor contacts to share with you. Michael made sure the venue looked EXACTLY as I had in mind and keeping us on our schedule the day of. Our wedding was perfect- probably even better than our original wedding would have been thanks to Michael's attention to detail and our fabulous vendor team!

12/06/2020 • Gabrielle S

There are not enough wonderful things I could say about Michael. When we originally started planning our wedding, we hired Michael for month of, and 8 additional hours. When COVID hit and we had to replan the whole wedding, Michael was extremely flexible with allowing us to change our contract to have him full time and was so dedicated to making our wedding beautiful. When we couldn’t find a caterer because of all the last minute changes, Michael came through with his own catering and bar tending team. The chef he provided was extremely sensitive to my dietary needs and still created the most delicious meal I’ve ever had at a wedding. Michael made himself available 24/7 to answer phone calls, meet in person with us and other vendors, and calm our anxiety about our pandemic wedding. He spent several afternoons with my mom picking out linens, dish ware, tables, and dealing with the tent company. Michael became not just a vendor, but a true friend of the family.

12/05/2020 • Kathryn M

Hiring Michael as our Month of Coordinator was the best investment that we made for our wedding. I consider myself quite organized so I was not sure if I would need assistance, but I am so happy we incorporated Michael into our plans. He took away any ounce of stress that I had leading up to the big day and on the big day! My family and friends could not believe how relaxed I was, and I honestly I owe it to Michael :) He confirmed all of the vendors, helped organize our wedding rehearsal, and provided decor suggestions that perfectly fit my style. He took care of every single detail on our wedding day, so we could simply relax and soak up every moment. He did such a beautiful, professional job and is genuine & sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael and highly suggest booking him for your Jersey Shore wedding! Thank you again for making our dream wedding a reality <3

11/06/2020 • Alissa W

I just cannot thank Michael enough for everything he did for us. Planning a wedding during Covid was not easy, but Michael kept us calm, cool and collected as we navigated thru it together. The day of my wedding, Michael and his team took care of literally everything, and made sure that if there were any issues, they were taken care of and I didn't even have to think about anything. Michael is one of the sweetest people I've ever met and I already miss our hilarious phone chats!! Thank you Michael, and your amazing team, for everything - my wedding was PERFECT, literally everything I'd ever wanted - and I have you to thank.

10/28/2020 • Jonathan K

We could not have done it without Michael! If you are planning a wedding down the shore the first thing you should do is bring Michael on board. He & his team are phenomenal! Michael helped us plan a traditional large wedding at a venue. When the pandemic hit we had to cancel our large dream wedding. We still wanted to get married at our family shore house, who helped us make it happen? Michael! He keeps your interest in mind, is thoughtful, caring, responsive, genuine, kind & so much more. Every vendor he connected us with was incredible and spot-on to what we wanted. Regardless of a pandemic, multiple changes in wedding size, venue, and food, he stuck by us and made sure our day was absolutely perfect! Thank you Michael & Weddings Down The Shore!

10/28/2020 • allisa h

Michael and his team were the best. We had a beach wedding where everything was outside and he made sure everything was just perfect!! I would totally recommend them!

10/28/2020 • Casey C

I hired Michael and his team in December of 2019. We were planning a large wedding in Avalon. All of our family was coming from all over the country. Then Covid happened and things changed. We ended up doing a "micro" wedding and postponing our wedding till next year. Michael was so accommodating and easy going. He made us feel so at ease at such a stressful time. He really is the best!! Look no further you won't be disappointed. Take it from someone who is a type "A" personality, Michael, you and "the team" were so great! Thank you!

10/28/2020 • Gabby K

We hired Weddings Down the Shore last year for our dream wedding in Avalon. Michael was AMAZING!! He is so good at his job. He really knows the event industry and makes you feel so at ease. We were in the middle of planning at the beginning of the year and than the world crashed with COVID. Our venue canceled us, we were devastated to say the least. Michael came up with a plan to host it in our parents back yard at the shore. It was better than we could have imagined. He knows everyone, and everyone knows him. He took a crappy situation and made it our dream come true. In fact it was better than our venue could have ever given us. Do your self a favor and hire Michael and his team, they will take so much worry out of your day, plus Michael is the sweetest person, he is always there when you need him. THANK YOU for saving our day and giving us our dream wedding!!

9/15/2020 • Ashley C

Michael and his team were AMAZING (the day of our wedding and leading up to it). Michael was always a phone call or text message away and was SUPER helpful. Michael guided us through having to reschedule due to COVID and assisted us in the 2 venue changes that needed to be made. It was a stressful time, but Michael helped put us at ease. He was always hopeful and provided us with words of encouragement. I am so thankful we used Michael as our wedding planner! Thank you for everything Michael.

9/01/2020 • Amy C

We can't even put into words how grateful we are to have you and your team by our side though this journey. It has been a roller coaster of emotions, but our wedding day was PERFECT!!! We appreciate your kindness, flexibility, and all of the hard work you demonstrated getting us here. We will never forget this day and just a piece of advice to future couples, hire Michael and his team, they are SO worth it!! All our Love!!

1/16/2020 • Christine A

Michael from Weddings Down the Shore was truly the best investment I possibly could have made to make my wedding day a success. We selected his "partial package" and utilized his services in the last 3 months before my wedding. During this time, I was in my last semester of my Nurse Practitioner grad school program, and my final fell 3 days prior to my wedding. I knew I needed some extra help with the last minute details because I would be so busy with studying, but I truly never expected Michael to be the colossal saving grace that he was! Both my mom and I spoke to him nearly every day in the two months leading up to the wedding. He thought of so many planning details that would have never crossed my mind, that ended up being so essential on the day-of. He was such a presence of CALM and met every question I asked with refreshing honesty. On the day of the wedding, he effortlessly guided us through the events of the day with no absolutely no hiccups (that he let me know of, anyway!) By the end of the process, he felt like a friend to both my mom and I. He took so much stress out of the process, and made my day a truly magical one. Don't hesitate to hire Michael - you will be SO glad you did!!!

11/27/2019 • Ken S

Reading some of the reviews here and seeing "Best Ever" as a common theme reaffirms my thoughts on working with Michael and his team at Weddings Down The Shore. I am an event DJ-MC and have had the pleasure of working with Michael many times as we both work frequently in Cape May County and many weddings in this region are destination weddings at the beach. If you're planning from afar, I highly recommend Michael as someone who will help you plan, coordinate and make the right decisions for your wedding or special event. Most importantly, he cares about each and every client. Working with Michael almost guarantees a seamless timeline and a flawless event. He makes sure all members of your team are working together and FOR you through superb attention to detail and excellent communication. As a fellow professional in the Wedding Industry for decades, I recommend Michael implicitly.

11/01/2019 • Melissa A

We hired Weddings Down the Shore Events to help us plan our Destination weekend in Stone Harbor. They are AMAZING!! Michael and his team know everyone!! He knew just who to call when we needed something, His team is top notch and so professional. We could not have done it with out them. If you are having a shore wedding, this is the team to call!! Thank you so much for making our wedding weekend the BEST EVER!

11/01/2019 • Jessica G

We could not have asked for a better wedding and day and that was all due to Michael & Season. They are FLAWLESS at their job. Michael is so talented on design and ideas. Season is on top of every little detail. They made all of our dreams come true. Thank you!! We have made life long friends in both of them.

10/30/2019 • Tanya D

Michael & his entire team were AMAZING!! They worked in partnership with our caterer that we hired for our reception under the tent on the ocean in Stone Harbor!! They worked so well with everyone and we wouldn't have changed a single thing!! Thank you for making our day so Beautiful!

10/30/2019 • Maddie S

What can I say about Michael & Season....BEST EVER!!!! They handled everything at our wedding! We didn't have to worry about a thing. They made sure we were on a time schedule, that the venue was decorated as we discussed and it was just an overall beautiful day!! They are the most kind and easiest people to work with. I HIGHLY recommend!!!

10/06/2019 • Sally T

We met Michael almost a year and a half ago at a bridal show. He was so kind and helped us pick our venue. He helped us every step of the way. He knows everyone at the shore. Everyone speaks so highly of him. He planned and executed our day flawlessly!!! It couldn't have been more perfect. People were coming up to me all night and saying it was the BEST WEDDING they have ever been too!! Thank you Michael & team for making our dreams come true!!!

9/25/2019 • Alex S

We cannot say enough about Michael and his team!! The attention to detail is just amazing. Michael was a HUGE help to my mom who is an amazing planner herself. We are from NY and we wanted someone local who knows the scene to handle all of the details. Michael was that person. He knows EVERYONE...and everyone that knows him kept telling us how lucky we were to have him as our planner, and we couldn't agree more. He pulled every detail together with my mom, the venue and all of our vendors. My wedding was a dream come true because of the coordination of Michael and his team. Thank you again and to every bride out there who is on the fence about hiring a planner...don't be with Michael...HE IS THE REAL DEAL!!!

9/25/2019 • Sandy G

When I first met Michael and told him of my vision I never dreamed that he would get it so perfectly right. He created my vision before my eyes and took in everything I wanted and magically made it happen. He got every detail perfectly with his team from the start of the ceremony , To the party there was not anything that he did not think of and created it perfectly. I am so grateful to Michael and his team in the beginning to the end of he brunch for the magical , vision and everything so personally it that I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The most beautiful day of my life was created thanks to this moment. Bravo, and thank you to all of you that created my hopes and dreams come true. I would recommend this team to anyone who is getting married or has anything to celebrate. They are at the top of the job and can make all your dreams and wishes come true like they did for me. Michael and his team were so hands-on in there for every moment. Thank you to my new friends in Stone Harbor. I give you seven stars! He really Can make a vision come true.! You have become my friends and my family!

7/02/2019 • Christine W

Best. Decision. Ever. I don't even know where to start when it comes to thanking Weddings Down the Shore Events team for helping me put together my dream wedding!! Our wedding planner, Michael, went above and beyond throughout the entire process. Michael attended every meeting and offered the best advice and decision making support! He worked SO well with our families and everyone praised his flawless execution of our perfect wedding. Our parents LOVED working with him and getting to know him. Michael is calm, collected, organized, professional, and kind. I simply can't imagine my wedding day without him! His team orchestrated all of the details of our day behind the scenes and at the end of the day, everything went according to plan and nothing went wrong! If it did, I didn't even know about it :). Michael is willing and able to navigate through all of the stressful wedding tasks with ease. He contacted all of our vendors in advance to introduce himself, he communicated all important information to our team leading up to the big day, and he took all of the worry off of my plate! He is ALWAYS on, but makes it seem so effortless because he's so put together. This team is very familiar with ALL of the local vendor options and they have personal relationships with most of them, which was more important than I ever could have known. Shore vendors know and respect this professional team! And that goes a long way to ensuring that everyone is invested in over delivering on your wedding day expectations. No one knows how to plan and deliver a dream-like wedding better than Weddings Down the Shore Events! All of our guests were amazed with every detail and we were so humbled by the endless compliments, but none of that would have been possible without this team. WE WERE SO IMPRESSED! We consider Michael a forever family friend and we would trust him 100% to plan it all over again! 10/10, everyone must reach out to Michael for your wedding down the shore!!!!

4/20/2019 • Rachael C

We were referred to Michael and Weddings Down the Shore from a friend of mine who used them for her wedding at The Reeds in Stone Harbor. She could not say enough wonderful things about them. We had already talked to a planner from Northern NJ. My friend said I should reconsider that decision. Michael has a great relationship with the venue and knows everyone, maybe I should take that into consideration. I scheduled a call with Michael, and I was sold!! He is SO all knowing of the area and the business. He knew more than the snooty planner I was thinking of hiring in Northern NJ. We hired Michael and his team and it was the best thing we could have ever done! My friend was right... since he has such great relationships with the venues, we got married at Icona Avalon, certain ideas we wanted to do that they previously told us "NO", Michael got them to say "YES". He has such a calming presence. He and his team go way above and beyond to ensure your day is perfect! I am so glad I listened to my friend and did not go with a planner who did not know the area, and used the talented people of Weddings Down the Shore Event Planning. Take it from a happy bride, you should too!! Thanks Michael and team for a PERFECT day!!

4/11/2019 • Betina S

Although I am not a bride, I still want to give Michael my highest recommandations. I am a wedding florist in South Jersey and when I have Michael involved/by my side with planning everything for my couples I know that the event will be amazing! The care and effort he puts into every wedding is second to none. He makes every wedding into a dream. If you are on the fence about getting a planner for your big day I will tell you: Do it and hire Michael!!! The money you spend for this, -the less stress the day of' will be worth every penny!! Michael is the best out there...........-trust me. I have seen a lot of planners in the 18+years I have been in business.

1/06/2019 • Lisa P

A picture speaks a thousand words and the photos of my daughter and her husband smiling the whole day and of me (the type-A mother-of -the-bride) non-stop smiling too, says it all! Michael took care of everything and we were able to relax and enjoy the day! He is very creative and very capable, willing to work with your vision while sharing his own and in the end making sure everything and everyone is in place so you have nothing to do but ENJOY! Hiring Michael was one of the best decisions we made--he is wonderful! He recommended amazing vendors and took care of all the coordination so we had nothing to worry about. I could not have imagined doing the wedding without him!!

11/03/2018 • Kelly M

I cannot say enough about Michael and Weddings Down the Shore! We are obsessed with Michael and all that he did to make our wedding weekend as amazing as it was! We had a lot going on with the rehearsal, the wedding and then a big BBQ the next day and Michael helped plan it all. Even though he was planning another wedding on the day of the BBQ, he still showed up to make sure the caterers and tables and chairs were all there and ready to go. Amazing. Michael saw my “vision” even when I didn’t think I saw it and he made it the most elegant, fun, classy, and beautiful day of my life. I am so grateful for Michael for helping me (and my mom) plan this special day for Corey and me. He went above and beyond and helped answer my and my mom’s littlest or biggest questions whenever we asked. He was ready to help or give a suggestion whenever necessary. For example, the day before the wedding we realized the frames we ordered to hold the cocktail, remembrance, and gift signs arrived without backings to stand so I of course was upset and trying to think of how to fix this and my mom texted Michael with our dilemma and he offered his frame holders to use. Problem solved, thanks to Michael. He was just the best! Michael was calm throughout the entire process... he was excited and happy but patient and calm all at the same time... Such a great personality and we loved working with him! If you are planning a wedding at the Jersey shore, use Michael! I cannot imagine my day without Michael being a part of it. He made it incredibly special and you deserve to have your day be as special as mine was.

10/31/2018 • Katie B

Stop whatever you're doing and hire Michael now. We hired him for month of coordination for our wedding at the Icona in Avalon and I wish we had hired him so much earlier in the process. He thought of everything, made me feel so comfortable, and worked to make sure we could easily execute our backup plan when a Nor'easter rolled in and prevented us from being able to get married outside. If you're getting married in Stone Harbor or Avalon, hiring him is the best decision you can make! He knows everyone, makes really solid recommendations and is always available to meet and help with anything you need. He's also really upfront and honest with you during the process, which I really appreciated as the bride. He even helped us execute a flawless rehearsal dinner for 120 people. I can't say enough good things about him or his team. Thanks Michael for making it a perfect day and helping me stay sane!

10/16/2018 • Abby B

I think we told Michael at least 7 or 8 times over the course of our wedding weekend that we didn't know what we would do without him - and it was so true! He kept everything moving seamlessly, and was there for Alex and I down to the last detail. My parents hired him for the "Month Of" package so that they would be able to enjoy themselves leading up to the wedding, and he ensured that they were able to. Michael is a total professional, recommended some of our favorite vendors for the weekend, was flexible and able to work with my fairly inflexible schedule. He took so much stress out of the process and I'd recommend him and Weddings Down The Shore to anyone. Thank you so much Michael!

10/08/2018 • Kelly K

Michael made my wedding weekend seamless and special..from the wedding reception to the Sunday brunch, everything was perfect. He is extremely knowledgable about local vendors, which made my life as a bride planning a Jersey Shore wedding from NYC much easier :)

10/06/2018 • Kimmy C

We hired Weddings down the shore for our wedding weekend in Stone Harbor. We live in Northern NJ and wanted to use local vendors since they know the wedding scene the best. We found trying to plan a wedding weekend for our guests overwhelming! We sought the help from Michael and his team. They swooped in and put us in contact with vendors who were wonderful. Michael handled all of the details and coordinated every little detail. He has such a calm presence. One of my bridesmaids said to me.."he is the most calm wedding planner I have ever seen". We could have never pulled together the weekend with out him and his team. Michael knows everyone and all of the vendors love and respect him. Thank you Michael for making our wedding weekend dreams come true!!!

10/06/2018 • Kimmy C

9/25/2018 • Marisa C

Michael & his team are classy, professional, fun and extremely nice. From our first meeting - through the day after my daughters wedding, this team left no stone unturned. Michael being cost concious, carefully and resourcefully selected vendors who executed our theme perfectly. He turned an outdoor venue which offered only a gazebo & pavillion, and created a magical reception which our guests are still talking about. Wedding Down The Shore Event Planning took care of everything!

9/11/2018 • Angie R

Michael....what would have have done without you and your team?? Thank you for all of you help in planning our special day and for making it so perfect!! Despite a little rain it was AMAZING!!! Cheers!!!

8/17/2018 • Jessie K

We hired Michael and his team to help us plan our wedding weekend in Avalon. I am an attorney who lives with my fiancé in Texas. Needless to say we had no time to plan a wedding on the east coast. Michael was there whenever I needed him. He was VERY responsive...sometimes at 5am!! He has wonderful ideas and is very organized. I know hiring a planner/coordinator is a big step, as you want to be a part of the planning process, but take it from me and do yourself the favor of hiring one. They take so much pressure of you. Thank you Michael and team for a wonderful weekend!! We couldn't have done it without you!

7/26/2018 • not implemented n

Where do I begin? Weddings down the shore was the BEST investment I made for my wedding. I grew up on the east coast, but I live on the west coast for work. Trying to plan my wedding in another time zone was challenging. That's when we hired Michael and his team. They were amazing. They swooped and took over and organized everything!! They were there with us to do our rehearsal on the beach and all day during the wedding. Do yourself a favor and invest in a wedding planner....it takes SO much stress of you and you can be stress free. Thanks Michael to you and your team XO

6/25/2018 • Alexis M

We hired Michael to make sure all of our hard work that we spent planning our vintage/rustic themed wedding went smoothly. He is such a pro! We really trusted him to carry details...and believe me there were a lot!! He executed everything FLAWLESSLY!! He is the BEST!! I would HIGHLY recommend Weddings Down The Shore for your wedding, they are true Professionals!!

6/14/2018 • Erin C

Michael completely understood us!! We wanted and oceanside ceremony with a laid back celebration afterwards. He helped us find the absolute PERFECT spot, with the tented reception just steps away from the beach...exactly what we envisioned!! All of the vendors he put us in touch with were also wonderful to work with!! On our big day, we had zero stresses, as we knew Michael had it all under control. I would highly recommend Weddings Down the Shore for help making your dreams into reality!!

6/11/2018 • Karen H

We hired Michael from Weddings down the shore for day of services. We hired him a month before our wedding because we were so overwhelmed. He came in and took control. Organized all of the details. Got things done in a week that took me months to complete. Some vendors were not getting back to me, when Michael came aboard he got answers right away. It was the best investment I made. He is amazing! he made sure the venue was decorated beautifully. He has such a talent. He is also a straight shooter. He didn't hesitate to tell me if something didn't look right. I loved that!! I am the kind of person who likes to be told that the truth, not "yes'd to death" If you are looking for a great planner in the shore area, Michael and his team are it. Michael knows and has worked with the majority of vendors in the shore area. My husband said we would have never maid it to the altar if Michael did not swoop in when he did. Best money spent!!

6/08/2018 • Julie M

We hired Weddings down the shore for our Spring wedding at Icona Avalon. It was the best investment I made!! Michael handled everything from timelines, to vendor lists, checking in vendors, and overall keeping me calm...he is so good at his job!! his eye for detail in impeccable. He not only ran the whole wedding, but he worked closely with our florist to ensure the ballroom looked SPECTACULAR!! When I first hired Michael, my fiance said, we don't someone the hotel provides that. Well let me give brides some advise...even if your vendor has a person...they don't tend to you like an outside planner. I am in the same business, but I plan corporate events. Michael was on the ball and had things done before I could even ask! He would tell me "relax and enjoy your day, and leave everything to me" He truly is a talent and I don't know I would have gotten through our day without him!! Thank you Michael and team for making our wedding so AMAZING!!.....I HIGHLY recommend Weddings down the shore, trust e you won't be sorry!!

1/04/2018 • Amy M

We hired Michael for month-of planning and it was one of the best decisions we made. I planned everything long-distance and having someone to take care of the last minute details the month before the wedding was essential. Michael was always available to meet the few times that I was in town before the wedding and was quick to answer emails. He had great ideas and solutions which kept my stress level at a minimum. He also found me an amazing makeup artist when others were not answering my emails. The day of the wedding I felt completely confident that everything would be the way I had planned and I was not stressed at all. Michael coordinated with all of my vendors and made sure the timeline was followed. The ceremony setup was beautiful, as was our reception. Michael was there to help throughout the evening and I can say that we had an amazing time at our wedding- Michael took care of everything and all we had to think about was enjoying every moment. I highly recommend Weddings Down the Shore. It will be some of the best money you spend for your wedding day!

12/20/2017 • Lea D

Thank you for making our wedding so AMAZING!! Michael is the best!! he really has an eye for what's on trend. WE got married at The Reeds in Stone Harbor which is already beautiful, he just made it over the top. He is so detail oriented and will make sure every detail is addressed. He is the BEST!!

12/20/2017 • Sarah N

Weddings Down the Shore - where do I begin. We had an outstanding experience from beginning to end. My Wedding was November 11th and Michael and his assistant were a consummate professional. We had 175 people at our Wedding and all of our guests had an outstanding experience. Michael Emens, the owner, was wonderful to work with. He had all of the details under control and had suggestions for a seamless timeline and does the set up a day in advance of the event. I plan corporate events for a living for a major company - and my credo is "trust the professionals".... Weddings Down the Shore are true and caring professionals. The one word that would accurately describe our event is AWESOME!

10/30/2017 • Carol R

We hired Michael from Weddings Down the Shore Event Planning for design putting together our tablescapes. We got married at The Icona in Avalon. Michael said he used to be the wedding coordinator there, so we felt very comfortable with him knowing the place. Our wedding could not have turned out more beautiful. The linens he chose were gorgeous and he worked with our florist to design the centerpieces. He has such an eye for detail and colors. Thank you Michael for going above and beyond and making our wedding magazine worthy!!

10/22/2017 • Ashley W

We hired Weddings Down the Shore for our fall wedding in Avalon. I spoke to Michael the owner over the phone and we immediately clicked!! He is so knowledgeable of the wedding industry and the local area. He is also the most patient and kind person you will ever meet. We signed the contract and he went to work right away. I must have emailed him 1000 times, and he never once did not get back to me. On the day of my wedding, he took care of everything along with his assistant Kristen. They had everything set before I even asked. Kristen was great in aiding the photographer on schedule. The day could not have been more perfect. Thank you Michael and Kristen for making our wedding day a day we will never forget!! You guys are the best!!

10/14/2017 • Elana H

Thank you so much to Weddings Down The Shore for planning our non traditional reception. It was very casual on the beach and people raved about the décor and the food. Thank you to Michael and his team for making the best day of our lives such a great time.

10/14/2017 • Angie M

Michael, thank you for making our wedding the dream we thought it would be. The beach set up was beautiful! The reception could not have been more perfect! You have been a joy to work with and I am so glad that we invested the money in your expertise. Thank you again!!

9/27/2017 • Drea M

I wanted to sincerely thank you for everything our wedding turned out to be everything I dreamed of!! I loved the flowers, the decor by the fireplace, our sweetheart table and the set up of our signs. We had an amazing time and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Thank you again for all of your help with or preparation and leading up to the wedding, the rehearsal and making sure everything looked beautiful at The Reeds.

9/23/2017 • Belinda S

Thank you for making our wedding planning go so smoothly. You are a TRUE PROFESSIONAL!! Your attention to detail made all of the difference and our day would not have been perfect without you! Because of you we were able to relax and enjoy our day. We can't thank you enough!! If you are looking for a planner/coordinator in the shore area...look no further, Weddings down the shore is the BEST!!

7/30/2017 • Meghan E

We met Michael over a year ago. He's been helping us throughout the whole planning process. He truly can make anything happen. Our wedding day was perfect and I have to thank him and his team for it! Weddings Down The Shore is the absolute best!!

7/17/2017 • Serena J

Michael is amazing!! He helped my now husband and I plan our second wedding at a rented home in LBI. He did everything from setting up the beach to making sure the tents and set up was perfect. He then got behind the grill and helped cook all of the food which was to die for. He is truly a special person because he loves what he does and loves making couples day perfect. He is so kind and kept me calm the entire time. Even when my hair and makeup person cancelled five days before the wedding day, he called a friend and took care of it for me. His brother is a minister and served as our officiant, he was awesome too!! If you are looking for the best planner, and I am from NYC, so we can be a pain, you should hire Michael. You won't be sorry, it was the best investment I made. Thank you Michael to you and your team!

7/11/2017 • Jennifer N

Michael was a pleasure to work with and we could not have done it without him. He gave good advice, valuable contacts, was very detail oriented, and helped us every step of the way. He is kind and personable and went the extra mile to make our event wonderful. I would highly recommend him to every bride, he gave me peace of mind throughout the process!

7/10/2017 • Christy P

When I started to research planners for my June 2017 wedding at The Reeds in Stone Harbor, I came across Weddings Down the Shore. I read all of the reviews and was very impressed. I then met Michael and I see why he has such great reviews.....He is everything people say about him and more. He has such an eye for detail, he is so on trend with decor, and is the most kind and easy going person who really goes out of his way to make your day a true fairy tale. He told me that my wedding day was going to go by so fast and that i should enjoy my guests and let him handle all of the details. He was so right! It went by like a blink of the eye. I thank God we hired him, cause we were not stressed at all and were able to truly enjoy our day. I am going to miss not speaking to him about wedding stuff....but he told me i could still email him. Do yourself a favor and hire him. He has a great relationship with The Reeds and many local vendors in the area. Our day was perfect because of him!! Thank You Michael XOXO

6/12/2017 • Amy P

We hired Michael from Weddings Down the Shore in November of last year for our June wedding. I was so stressed out with the planning process, and I wanted it to be great for my family and friends who were making the trip from all over the country. He is so knowledgeable of the wedding business, I would email him a question and he ALWAYS had the answer. He kept me calm and relaxed on the day of the wedding, not to mention his eye for style.....something I need help in that department. He made everything come together and it was amazing!! He is the kindest person who has such a calming presence. Girls do yourself a favor and hire Michael, it will be the best investment you made. I would not have enjoyed my wedding if Michael was not my planner. Thank you Michael and your team for truly making my dream come true!!

10/30/2016 • Lauren A

I can't say enough about Micheal and his team! He made my planning so easy, took great care in every detail, and was there for me since day one. Micheal has a great eye for decor and helped to make all of my bridal dreams come true! I truly could not have asked for a better planner! Micheal took all of my visions and made them a reality with his addition of great ideas. He takes no short cuts and makes sure everything is perfect. He kept me at ease through the entire process. Micheal made sure the finest of details were as I dreamt they would be and I was confident in having him be able to do so which was a huge stress reliever. His assistant Kristen was also fantastic. She was great with advice and anything I needed. I highly recommend Micheal and weddings down the shore! I'm very humbled to say that they not only gave me the wedding of my absolute dreams but also two new life long friends in him and Kristen! Xo

10/29/2016 • Jamie G

Our wedding day was a fairytale thanks to Michael and his team. He truly is a visionary and loves what he does. We met months ago, and every correspondence we had was immediate. He had every detail we discussed "nailed" and then some. He knows everyone in the area vendor wise, so he's got you covered there too. Thank you for making our day the best ever!!!!! XOXO

10/12/2016 • Renee F

We were so happy to have Michael help us in planning and executing our dream wedding! We hired him as our month-of coordinator and he went above and beyond to help us, from suggesting excellent vendors to answering any wedding-related questions we had. On the day of the wedding, Michael took care of everything and we were able to enjoy the day with complete confidence that everything was handled. Not only is he wonderful at his job, but he is a joy to be around. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator, do it! Your wedding day goes by so quickly and if you hire Michael, you will be able to enjoy every moment. Thank you, Michael!

10/12/2016 • Tammy C

We met with Weddings Down the Shore last year for our wedding on 10/01/16. We were looking for a month of coordinator to handle all of the details on our wedding day since we are not from the Jersey shore. We met with Michael and were so impressed with his professionalism and his vast knowledge of the area and all of the vendor contacts he had in the area. That was very important to us, as we wanted to use all local vendors. We hired them and it was one of the best decisions I made. Michael and Kristen his assistant took so much stress off of myself and my family. They made sure every detail was attended to. My advice is invest in a coordinator, you will enjoy your day that much more!! I highly recommend weddings down the shore. They are so prompt on emails, and if they don't have the answer right away, they will get it to you. Thank you Michael and Kristen for making our day so special!!