One of the conversations I have most often during a consultation happens before we ever talk about flowers, budgets, or venues. I’ll ask a couple, “Tell me where you are in the planning process.” Most smile and proudly respond, “We’ve already booked our venue.” Then comes the next sentence: “We just need someone to put […]

Monday’s with Marshecka Monday’s with Marshecka is a journal where I share personal reflections on life, wedding planning, hospitality, leadership, and the experiences that continue to shape both my life and the way I serve my couples. The Journey Is Where the Real Magic Happens For a long time, I thought I always needed to […]

Monday’s with Marshecka If you had asked me at the beginning of this year where I planned to invest my time and energy, my answer probably would have included education, design inspiration, business systems, or growing Marshecka Weddings & Events. Those things still matter. But the best investment I’ve made this year had nothing to […]

The short answer is yes. For most weddings, a seating chart is one of the simplest ways to create a more welcoming, organized, and enjoyable experience for your guests. While many couples spend months selecting their venue, designing beautiful tablescapes, and choosing the perfect menu, one of the most important decisions often receives very little […]

There is a common misconception that wedding planning begins with design and ends with the wedding day. In reality, it is a structured process that requires clarity, coordination, and oversight from beginning to end. A wedding planner is responsible for building and managing that structure so that every decision, every detail, and every moving part […]

Welcome to Monday’s with Marshecka! In today’s blog post, I’d like to talk about how Navigating wedding planning as a couple is like embarking on your first adventure together. It’s a test of communication, compromise, and collaboration. This journey, if navigated successfully, can strengthen your bond and set a solid foundation for your marriage. Today […]