<![CDATA[For This Joyous Occasion Wedding Officiating Services - Current Happenings ]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:13:32 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Congratulations on your engagement! I am booking 2024 and 2025 weddings!]]>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:07:25 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/congratulations-on-your-engagement-i-am-booking-2024-and-2025-weddingsCongratulations on your engagement! I am currently scheduling "get to know me meetings" and booking 2024 and 2025 weddings! 

​See my website for my packages and my prices
For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Service 

Call me for a free consultation! Lets Talk 848-333-9948

Email me at andrea@thisjoyous.com

Check out my Instagram to see my latest weddings! 
https://www.instagram.com/weddingofficiant/

Listen to my New Jersey Wedding Podcast for an insider's view of wedding venues and vendors in New Jersey. If you are planning your NJ Wedding this fun and informative podcast is for you.
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Peace, Love and Be Married, NJ Wedding Officiant Andrea Purtell
For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services
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]]><![CDATA[Reschedule Your Jersey Shore Wedding Due To COVID-19]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:51:44 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/reschedule-your-jersey-shore-wedding-due-to-covid-19I know this can be a heartbreaking time for all the couples who have poured their hearts into the planning of their wedding day only to have it canceled by something so stressful (and scary)
as COVID-19.

The silver lining is love has not been canceled. You may have to postpone your wedding but I can assure you the entire wedding industry is ready to help you reschedule your special day.

I love what I do and can not wait to help make your day even better than you can imagine.

Please contact me to reschedule your ceremony or schedule a new one!
I am available for Phone, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Zoom meetings. 
andrea@thisjoyous.com
848-333-9948

I look forward to hearing from you.

Peace Love and be Married,
​Andrea Purtell, Your Local Jersey Shore Wedding Officiant
For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services
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Congratulations! Now its time to plan your big day!

Please take a look at my packages. My prices are clearly posted.
I also have sample ceremonies for you to read.

I love my work and take great pride in providing my couples with a quality service. I have received over 270, 5-star reviews on Wedding Wire and many more on The Knot, Facebook, Google, etc. I am proud to be a recipient of the Couples’ Choice Award for 2011 through 2018. I am well established within the wedding community and have had the pleasure to have officiated ceremonies at venues all over NJ.

For more information contact me

I look forward to hearing from you,
Andrea, your local NJ Wedding Officiant
Peace, Love and Be Married!
andrea@thisjoyous.com
848-333-9948

]]><![CDATA[Wedding Expo Thurs July 28th Ports Asbury Park]]>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:07:34 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/wedding-expo-thurs-july-28th-ports-asbury-park 
Bridal Expo in Asbury Park July 28th 2016 6:00pm!

Come see me and other local wedding vendors at Port's Wedding Expo in Asbury Park! It will be a fun time of wedding planning with the opportunity to meet Photographers, Florists, Bakers, DJ's and More.
Come enjoy complimentary champagne and homemade mozzarella, light fare and music!

Be sure to stop by and meet me!!

Porta 911 Kingsley Street Asbury Park, NJ
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]]><![CDATA[New Outdoor Winter Wedding Package at The Jersey Shore]]>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:00:06 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/new-outdoor-winter-wedding-package-at-the-jersey-shoreIntroducing My New Winter Package for the outdoor lovers!
Warm Winter Wedding Package: $290 This is new and runs from December through March.If you love the winter and the outdoors, then my Warm Winter Wedding Package for $290 is perfect for you! This is an intimate ceremony for the couple and up to 15 guests maximum. It takes place at the beautiful Spring Lake Park or one of the gazebos overlooking Spring Lake Beach. I will provide up to 15 warm blankets for your guests to stay cozy and comfortable during your ceremony.
More photos and details here.
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]]><![CDATA[I am currently booking Christmas, New Years Eve and Winter Elopements.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:08:05 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/i-am-currently-booking-christmas-new-years-eve-and-winter-elopementsI am currently booking end of the year, winter and New Year’s Eve elopements. Come to the Jersey Shore for a romantic elopement and mini-moon! Choose to elope in my home office, the beach or park. Stay at one of our local bed and breakfasts or elegant hotels.
For details see my Blog.
 I am also scheduling in-person meetings with couples interested in booking all types of weddings (Large, small and anything in-between) and baby blessings for 2016

To check my availability for your date, schedule a meeting or get more information fill out my contact form and I will reply immediately.

Peace Love and be Married,
Andrea Purtell, Your local Jersey Shore Wedding Officiant
]]><![CDATA[May 15, 2015 Elopements and Weddings at The Jersey Shore]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:54:23 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/may-15-2015-elopements-and-weddings-at-the-jersey-shoreI still have availability for the lucky wedding date of 5/15/15!

I am currently booking elopements at the beach, park or office throughout the day and evening.

I have some times availably for larger weddings at a venue of your choice.

I also have times available for my Lakeside or Seaside Packages.

To inquire about my availability for your time email me at thisjoyous@gmail.com or fill out my contact form.

To read about why this special date is believed to be lucky see my blog.

Peace Love and Be Married,
Andrea Purtell, Your Local Jersey Shore Wedding Officiant

]]><![CDATA[January 10th, 2015]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 14:45:45 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/january-10th-2015Valentines Day Elopements in New Jersey
By NJ Wedding Officiant Andrea Purtell
For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services
Valentine’s Day Saturday February 14 2015 Elopement Special!!

Elopements in home office located in Point Pleasant beach $105 (regularly $150)

Elopements at Spring Lake Beach or Spring Lake Park $150 (regularly $175)
Come to the Jersey Shore for a romantic elopement and mini-moon! Choose to elope in my home office, the beach or park. Stay at one of our local bed and breakfasts or elegant hotels.

My favorites are Hotel Tides in Asbury Park. This is a beautiful hotel and spa with an amazing restaurant. Enjoy the vibrant town of Asbury Park! Check out their legendary boardwalk and Grand Arcade. Asbury Park has amazing restaurants and downtown shopping area, a great movie house at The Showroom and so much more.

Or stay at The Tower Cottage in Point Pleasant Beach! This is a romantic bed and breakfast located just blocks away from the beach. Party at Martell’s tiki bar, enjoy some fine dining at one of our fantastic restaurants and shop our downtown area famous for its antique stores.

Also check out The Whitesands Resort and Spa in Point Pleasant Beach. Book a spa weekend!

Why elope?

  • The Intimacy and ease of an elopement. It is truly just about the two of you! Avoid the stress of a large wedding. Having to please and provide for everyone can be overwhelming, not to mention the endless hours of planning.
  • The high cost of a wedding. Recent polls state that the average cost of a wedding is $27,000.
  • Marrying again - been there done that, older & wiser, already overpaid for a buffet, open bar and flowers, let’s make it about us and our love.
  • Want to marry quickly (one or the other has visa issues, medical insurance issues, military deployment, job or other relocation issues).
  • Dislike being the center of attention. Why spend all that money to be a bundle of nerves.
  • Want to make a special date your anniversary (like Valentine’s Day)!
  • You are planning a destination wedding and it is so much easier to elope here and avoid the red tape and expense of having a legal wedding ceremony outside of the USA. Make it legal here and still have your beautiful ceremony and celebration at your dream destination, without the hassle of obtaining a marriage license there.
  • For Same-sex couples who already have a Civil Union or Domestic Partnership and now would like a simple "make it legal" ceremony.



See my special elopement website newjerseyelope.com for more information, sample ceremonies, photos, list or local restaurants and more


Planning a larger more traditional wedding or perhaps a seaside ceremony this summer? I have more packages to choose from at For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services and Seaside Ceremonies

Peace Love and Be Married!

Andrea Purtell, Your Local Jersey Shore Wedding Officiant

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]]><![CDATA[House Blessings New Jersey 2015 New Years Special]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:14:47 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/house-blessings-new-jersey-2015-new-years-specialwww.houseblessingnj.com
House Blessings in New Jersey January 2015 Special!
Ring the New Year with positive energy! Start with a House Blessing. I am currently running my New Year’s /Winter Special- from January 2015 until April 1, 2015 House Blessings are $100.
*** This price includes 40 miles round trip from Point Pleasant beach NJ. Mileage beyond that is calculated at $1.00 a mile.
For more information and sample ceremonies and to contact me for availability see http://www.houseblessingnj.com/
]]><![CDATA[New Years Eve Elopement Special in New Jersey]]>Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:40:03 GMThttps://www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com/current-happenings/new-years-eve-elopement-special-in-new-jersey

New Years Eve Elopements at The Jersey Shore

~Wednesday December 31, 2014~
Elopement Special $100!
In my Home Office, Beach or Park
Contact me for availability
www.newjerseyelope.com
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