Ringside with Marva: Our 4 Fundamental Principles

by | March 6, 2023 | Introductions | 0 Comments

Marvalous Weddings is based on four fundamental principles that speak to who we are as individuals. In this blog post, I share actual wedding moments where each of these principles were demonstrated. 1. Build trusting relationships We value people and therefore invest...
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Ringside with Marva: Selecting Your Wedding Vendor Team

by | February 6, 2023 | Wedding Tips | 2 Comments

A good vendor team will match your values and help make your vision become a reality. In a world filled with new and established vendors, how do you determine who should be on your team? Social media makes it easy to read reviews and view galleries, etc., but take it...
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Ringside with Marva: My Look Back in Order to Look Ahead

by | January 2, 2023 | Introductions | 0 Comments

“What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.” Anne Frank Please indulge me for a moment and allow me to begin the new year with a formal introduction/reintroduction. I am Marva Bernard, the proud owner of Marvalous...
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Ringside with Marva: Capturing the Memories

by | December 5, 2022 | Wedding Resources, Wedding Tips | 0 Comments

Your wedding photos shouldn’t just be beautiful, they should tell the emotional story of your day…from the endearing and tearful moment with your father before he walks you down the aisle, to the great expectancy and joy of the private dance with your new husband....
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Ringside with Marva: Finding Enjoyment in the Wedding Planning Process

by | November 7, 2022 | Advice for New Couples | 0 Comments

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that planning a wedding can be a daunting task. There are so many decisions to make, venues to tour, color and theme choices to consider, who to invite or not invite, etc. The checklist goes on and on.  But did you know, planning...
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Ringside with Marva: 4 Details You Shouldn’t Forget During the Planning Process

by | October 3, 2022 | Wedding Tips | 0 Comments

I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “The devil is in the details”. According to Wikipedia.com, this phrase is an idiom alluding to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the details. It indicates that something may seem simple, but in fact the details are complicated...
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Ringside with Marva: On-site Coordinator vs Day-of Coordinator

by | September 5, 2022 | Wedding Tips | 0 Comments

My venue has an on-site coordinator.  Do I really need to hire a day-of coordinator? While this is a personal choice and possibly determined by your budget, it is important to recognize they each have fundamentally different roles and priorities. Let’s explore...
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Ringside with Marva: In Search of the Perfect Venue

by | August 1, 2022 | Wedding Tips | 2 Comments

Searching for the perfect wedding venue can be a daunting task, to say the least. With hundreds of sites to choose from in the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone, you may be wondering, where do I even begin? In the simplest terms, search for the features that are most...
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Ringside with Marva: 2-22-22

by | July 4, 2022 | Introductions | 0 Comments

Two. Twenty-two. Two thousand twenty-two. This unique palindrome date perhaps had couples rushing to the altar because of the number two.  And how thrilled parents who gave birth to twins that day must have been!  Well, imagine my excitement when I opened...
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Ringside with Marva: Circle of Life

by | June 6, 2022 | Introductions | 8 Comments

Pull up a chair and sit awhile. Through my blog posts, I hope you will find inspiration, encouragement, and a few helpful wedding planning tools you can use. Isn’t it funny how things circle back?  Fashions come and fashions go, but if you keep those bell...
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