MERRI-MAKERS CATERERS, one of the country’s top-caterers and the Tri-State’s full-service catering concern for over 30 years, is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2008/2009 Pick in the The Knot Best of Weddings Magazine, a coast-to-coast by-brides-for-brides guide from The Knot (NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com), the #1 wedding website and most trusted wedding resource.

The Knot Best of Weddings magazine is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources, from wedding sites to photographers to florists and more in over 40 key cities across the United States. Detailed feedback on every single wedding business that couples hired for their wedding celebration helps local to-be-weds select the ultimate wedding resource in each region.

“We are honored, once again, to receive such a positive endorsement from the most selective clientele in the catering business…brides.” states Rick Bott, founder and proprietor of Merri-Makers Caterers.

The Knot Best of Weddings magazine is available for $9.99 on newsstands and in major bookstores nationwide, and at TheKnot.com/shop. To speak with an editor or with brides in your area, please contact Jacalyn@theknot.com. High-resolution photos and visuals can be provided electronically or through the mail.

About Merri-Makers

Merri-Makers and their high-end, off-premise division, M2 Caterers, can provide all that is needed for a beautiful wedding, glorious party or that essential fundraiser/gala at any location throughout the tri-state area. Time after time, Merri-Makers & M2 consistently deliver a masterful orchestration of skillfully coordinated catered events. Their obsession for detail translates into a flawless execution every time. Creative menus, artful presentation and professional staff make M2 one of the most sought after catering companies in New Jersey.

More information on M2 caterers and Merri-Makers is available through the Merri Makers website, http://www.merrimakerscatering.com .

Contact:
Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
M2 Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009 x122
Laurad@merrimakers.com
http://www.merrimakerscatering.com

M2 Caterers (M Squared) is led by Chef de Cuisine, Jack McCann, a recipient of the industry-acclaimed “Chef of the Year”, awarded by the International Caterers Association.  The M2 Catering Division continues the Merri-Makers legacy of providing world-class catered events to notable people and organizations including the NJ RNC’s fundraising dinner, featuring President George W. Bush,  the inaugural balls of Governors Corzine and McGreevy,  as well as the various food and entertainment needs of a number of Fortune 500 Companies that reside in New Jersey. 

M2 Caterers can provide all that is needed for a beautiful wedding, glorious party or that essential fundraiser/gala at any location throughout the tri-state area.  Time after time, M2 consistently delivers a masterful orchestration of skillfully coordinated catered events.  Their obsession for detail translates into a flawless execution every time. Creative menus, artful presentation and professional staff make M2 one of the most sought after catering companies in New Jersey.

Mallard Island Yacht Club

On Sunday, August 31st, 2008, Mallard Island Yacht Club made its debut into the wedding scene, as a new, high-end New Jersey wedding venue. Since then it has proven to be a New Jersey wedding location that has been creating much buzz within the past few months. This is primarily due to its unique wedding location features and commitment to bringing a luxurious ambiance to any wedding. The truth is one would not have to look too far to find out about the splendor surrounding Mallard Island Yacht Club after conducting a simple search. Talk is surfacing about this New Jersey wedding venue primarily because it is something new, something fresh and something much more unique than many of the other wedding venues in New Jersey.

Mallard Island Yacht Club is a New Jersey waterfront wedding location where the natural elegance of the waterfront will be present throughout every aspect of one’s special event. With the Barnegat Bay at Mallard Island’s doorstep there will be no escaping the water’s allure. From the ceremonial bayside Boathouse to the waterfront wedding reception area to any one of the 10 water-view suites, the unique incorporation of the water as a feature, and highlight, to one’s wedding will prove to be quite rewarding.

Even more so, brides and grooms-to-be should be aware of one of the superior options available to them when it comes to top-of-the-line wedding cuisine and menu choices. At Mallard Island Yacht Club, Merri-Makers Caterers is the perfect preferred caterer to choose. With a gourmet style of catering, Merri-Makers will be sure to compliment the luxurious atmosphere present at Mallard Island Yacht Club. Merri-Makers Caterers is a multi-faceted catering and food service organization that has established itself as New Jersey’s pre-eminent caterer, providing quality food and service for weddings and other occasions for over 30 years. The expert chefs and service personnel at Merri-Makers will be able to deliver every aspect of one’s perfect wedding vision, both through the wedding menu and the various details involved in the wedding planning process.

The photographs taken of Mallard Island Yacht Club speak for themselves when one tries to understand the appeal that is created from being a New Jersey waterfront wedding location and a wedding location that creates a luxurious ambiance all-around.

http://merrimakerscatering.com/locations/mallard-island-yacht-club.html

Keep in mind, with the holiday season at hand, the increase in engagements among couples will be occurring as the New Year is fast approaching. As a result, wedding planning will be at its peak in the coming months. This notice of the upcoming influx of brides and grooms-to-be is a reminder for anyone looking to have a wedding in the near future to begin the planning process promptly. In order to truly have a perfect wedding, something important to remember is that booking the perfect date comes to those who act first!

With that said, one should be encouraged to contact a Merri-Makers wedding consultant to ensure being at the forefront when it comes to picking a date for a perfect New Jersey wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club. In addition, taking the initiative to contact a Merri-Makers consultant will allow those looking to have their wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club to better understand the services, venue, and cuisine options that are available.

Please call a Merri-Makers wedding consultant at to learn more about having the perfect New Jersey wedding at Mallard Island Yatch Club in Long Beach Island:

732-225-0009

As another New Year seems to be fast approaching, it is time for brides to start deciding which of the many New Jersey bridal shows to attend. Brides who have done their homework will be happy to know that Merri-Makers Caterers, a multifaceted New Jersey caterer, will be hosting numerous New Jersey bridal shows, starting in January. As an added extra, those New Jersey bridal shows Merri-Makers will be hosting will take place at a number of different venues where they are either the exclusive or preferred caterer.

A bridal show is a great place for brides and grooms-to-be to seek out information and resources about the various vendors that could potentially be a part of their big day. At any one of the New Jersey bridal shows Merri-Makers will be at, one will be able to come across a variety of New Jersey wedding vendors, including (but not limited to) florists, wedding cake designers, entertainment specialists, and wedding consultants. Essentially, brides and grooms can get the majority of their wedding vendor research finished in one trip to a well-organized New Jersey bridal show.

As of January 1, 2009, Merri-Makers will be the new, exclusive New Jersey caterer for Neshanic Valley Golf Course, a unique venue set among the Sourland Mountains in Neshanic Valley, New Jersey. Merri-Makers Caterers will be taking over the food and beverage element of the venue and will be providing expert sales consulting at the location and spearheading a renovations project to perfect the overall feel of the venue. On Saturday, January 24th at 1pm, Merri-Makers Caterers will be hosting a New Jersey bridal show event at Neshanic Valley Golf Course to kick off the first year of their venue contract.

http://www.americanbride.com/neshanic.htm

As a New Jersey caterer for over 30 years, Merri-Makers Caterers understand how important such an event can be in the decision-making process for any bride and groom. Therefore, when brides see that Merri-Makers is hosting a bridal show, they can rest assured that it will be one of the best New Jersey bridal shows around.

Even more so, by attending a New Jersey bridal show hosted by Merri-Makers one will be able to truly see what their catering service is all about. Attendees of these bridal shows will be able to do such things as sample some of their signature Butler-style Hors D’orves during a complimentary Cocktail Hour, taste wedding cake samples and speak with an experienced planning consultant face-to-face.

Consumers interested in attending any of the Merri-Makers bridal shows can visit the New Jersey bridal show directory for a complete listing of events.

http://www.njcaterers.net/new-jersey-bridal-shows

For additional information on Merri-Makers bridal shows please contact:

Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com

The biggest hurdle to scale for the New Jersey corporate caterers was planning the logistics of a gourmet lunch which would feed over 3,000 guests in a timely and organized manner. The convention organizers asked for a delicious but quick lunch to help the convention adhere to pre-set time schedules.

Apart from gourmet catering creations, Merri-Makers is known for their ability to create a flawless execution for every event they preside over. The planning team of Merri-Makers organized a buffet style lunch which broke the group up into 250 guests per buffet station. Plenty of Merri-Makers staff members were on hand during the event with large signs designating available seating throughout the enormous room as well as directing the movement of the large groups in the proper direction of their buffet quad.

Merri-Makers Caterers has been facilitating countless New Jersey corporate events, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions and banquets in New Jersey for the past thirty years. The depth of their capabilities stretches far beyond excellent food and flawless execution. With their high-end catering division, M2 Caterers, coupled with their Food Solutions division, MM365, this multi-faceted catering and food service organization has established itself as New Jersey’s best corporate catering company.

More information on Merri-Makers and their corporate catering services please contact:

Laura Daly
VP of Corporate Sales
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com