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There’s a moment between the “I do” and the first dance that quietly decides how the rest of your celebration will unfold.Guests may not name it. They may not even realize why the night felt seamless.But they’ll remember this part: the in-between. That in-between is your cocktail hour.And when it’s done with intention, it becomes […]

What Happens Between the “I Do” and the First Dance… Changes Everything

Oct 15, 2025

There’s a quiet kind of power in a Monday morning.A softness. A reset. A return, not to urgency, but to intention.To the vision that started it all. This morning, like many others, I returned to a quiet ritual, reflecting on the energy I bring into my work as a planner, artist, and storyteller. Before I […]

The Beauty of Beginning Again

Sep 29, 2025

Today, I want to share something a little different, my own love story. As someone who has the honor of helping couples plan and design intentional and beautiful celebrations, it feels important that you know why I’m so passionate about what I do. Twenty-one years ago today, I said “I do” to my best friend. […]

How My Love Story Inspires the Weddings I Plan

Aug 27, 2025

Yesterday I had lunch with friends, and somehow the topic of luxury came up. I shared what I believe luxury truly means, and it compelled me to share it here with you as well. Luxury is often misunderstood. Many assume it’s about a big budget or lavish décor. But to me, true luxury is deeper, […]

True Luxury: Why It’s About the Experience, Not Just the Price Tag

Aug 22, 2025

Welcome to Monday’s with Marshecka, our weekly editorial series exploring the artistry and intention behind our full-service planning approach. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be guiding you through The Marshecka Method, the seven signature phases we use to design celebrations that are as meaningful as they are magnificent. We begin where every lasting experience […]

Discovery & Connection: The First Step in Designing a Legacy Wedding

Jul 7, 2025

You just said “yes.” The ring is perfect. Your heart is full❤️✨.And suddenly… you’re expected to plan the most beautiful day of your life. But here’s what no one tells you:Exquisite weddings don’t begin with a checklist, they begin with clarity. Clarity about what truly matters. Clarity about the emotional tone. Clarity about what you […]

Exquisite Weddings Don’t Begin with a Checklist They Begin with Clarity

May 28, 2025

There’s something truly special about stepping into a season of celebration.Not just the beauty of the day itself, but the journey, the vision, the emotion, and the details that bring it all to life. I’m Marshecka, founder and lead planner of Marshecka Weddings & Events. For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of walking […]

The Heart Behind Marshecka Weddings & Events

Apr 18, 2025

Why Planning with Intention Changes Everything Hey friends, happy Monday! Welcome back to Monday’s with Marshecka! In today’s post, I want to talk about why planning with intention is the starting point to a successful event. Most people assume wedding planning has to be overwhelming. That stress is just part of the process. But what […]

The Peaceful Path to a Beautiful Celebration

Apr 14, 2025

Monday’s with Marshecka – A Curated Note on Legacy, Beauty & Intention This post is part of Monday’s with Marshecka — our intentional space for storytelling, insight, and calm clarity in planning.Join us each week as we explore what it means to create a celebration that reflects your legacy and love. Today, we begin at the very […]

Why Ceremony Design Matters: The Seat That Starts It All

Apr 7, 2025

There’s a reason this moment stops time. The doors open. Your father gently squeezes your arm. The room stills. And standing there at the altar is the person you’re about to spend forever with — waiting, breath held, eyes on you.In that instant, it’s no longer just a walk down the aisle.It becomes a memory […]

The Moment He Sees You: A Walk to Remember

Apr 2, 2025

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