Martine DardignacMar 234 minWorking with Your Planner: PhotographersTo my couples: Photography is probably one the most important elements of your wedding day. The wedding day goes quickly, and it will...
Martine DardignacJan 114 minWorking with Your Planner: VenuesAs a wedding planner, I get to see the entire process of planning a wedding from start to finish, and that’s given me the bird’s-eye view...
Martine DardignacSep 21, 20204 minReal Talk: Your Mom Is Wrong About Your WeddingIn my work as a wedding planner, I’m typically working with the couple directly. In many cases, their parents may be paying some or all...
Martine DardignacSep 8, 20203 minWhat Could Go Wrong on Your Wedding DayI don’t mean to sound dramatic, but there are a lot of things that can go wrong on your wedding day. Even before the pandemic and having...
Martine DardignacAug 31, 20202 minRelaxed Luxury For Nyack New York WeddingMonica had always dreamed of her wedding day but had never really focused on the details. When she got engaged, she was suddenly aware of...
Martine DardignacAug 24, 20202 minHaitian Wedding at Art FactoryMeet the couple: Justin and Regine got married at the Art Factory in Patterson, NJ. They are a delightful couple, and it was a pleasure...
Martine DardignacAug 17, 20202 minBlack and White Elegance for Astoria WeddingMixing cultures is the norm in New York City, and yet it always comes with it’s challenges.
Martine DardignacAug 10, 20202 minCancer Can't Hold Back Love: Melissa and Mikey's WeddingImagine you’ve just received a terminal cancer diagnosis, you have a young daughter who is depending on you and a life partner who loves you
Martine DardignacAug 3, 20202 minWhat’s the Difference in Planning an Online or In-Person Wedding?Many people have chosen to postpone their larger receptions or to host smaller, elopement-style weddings because of the pandemic.
Martine DardignacJul 13, 20202 minNYC Wedding Planner: Where Do We Go From Here?It’s been a challenging year. I know, I know, that’s a real obvious statement. But I guess I’m also trying to explain why I haven’t...
Martine DardignacFeb 17, 20202 minAll Vendors Are Not Created EqualOne of my biggest tasks when I’m wedding planning is creating a team of vendors that will be right for the couple. On the surface, this...
Martine DardignacFeb 4, 20203 minEverything's Under ControlIn the course of meeting with clients and potential clients, I often do a lot of educating. Sometimes it’s hard to put in to words...
Martine DardignacJan 20, 20203 minWedding M.D. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between Wedding M.D. and The Capable Bride? Wedding M.D. provides wedding planning services that are designed to...
Martine DardignacJan 6, 20202 minWho's That Girl?Welcome! My name is Martine Dardignac (pronounced dar-deen-yack, like cognac). It’s a super French name, although I am from New York. I’m...