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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

The wedding planning and design journey is filled with details, decisions, and countless moving pieces. The truth is, even the most beautiful plans and designs can unravel without clear, consistent communication with your planner. In luxury weddings, beauty is expected, but true ease and presence come from the conversations that keep everything aligned. I don’t […]

Seamless Weddings Begin With Communication

Sep 19, 2025

For me, Mondays are about connection, a chance for you to see who I am beyond weddings and events. As much as I live and breathe weddings and events, my creativity is nurtured in the spaces outside of my work. Inspiration doesn’t come from sitting still, it comes from the world around me. Travel Travel […]

Monday’s with Marshecka: What Inspires Me Outside Weddings

Sep 15, 2025

Sometimes you just have to pause and reflect on the journey. Today is one of those days for me. I’ve had the honor of planning so many weddings, and each one continues to remind me why I do what I do. It’s never just about the logistics, the checklists, contracts, and timelines. Those are important, […]

Honoring the Journey: A Grateful Reflection

Sep 12, 2025

There is a common misconception in weddings: that planning can be pieced together and someone can simply step in at the last moment to coordinate the day. For refined celebrations, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Photo Credit: John Decker Photography At Marshecka Weddings and Events, we believe your wedding deserves more than management. […]

The Value of True Partnership in Wedding Planning

Luxury wedding ceremony beneath towering redwood trees with guests seated and wedding party gathered, creating an elegant and timeless atmosphere.

Sep 6, 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

Can I be real for a moment?Most people aren’t truly present in their day-to-day lives. We move fast, juggle a million details, and often miss the beauty happening right in front of us. And wedding planning? It only amplifies that pressure.The florals. The guest list. The dress. The design. The experience.So much to perfect. So […]

The Most Unforgettable Detail Isn’t What You Think

Jul 16, 2025

The Marshecka Philosophy is the heartbeat of our brand, a set of guiding values that infuse everything we do with meaning, clarity, and elegance. It’s more than a belief system. It’s more than a belief system. It’s the filter through which we approach every event, and the reason our clients often say they feel truly […]

The Marshecka Philosophy: The Heart Behind Our Signature Method

Jun 11, 2025

From years of curating milestone moments, I’ve learned something sacred, the most meaningful celebrations are the ones that feel like you. Not the Pinterest perfect copy, not the trend of the year,but the wedding, event, or gathering that reflects your story, your elegance, your legacy. The ones where every floral detail, every room reveal, every […]

Creating Meaningful Moments with Timeless Design

May 30, 2025

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