Wedding M.D.

Martine was kind, detailed, and an alert wedding planner. We tasked Martine with two weddings, multiple personalities, and many expectations in the short span of about ten months. While me and my husband were excited to get married, we did not pay attention deadlines and timing. For people who tend to be in the clouds like us, Martine's expertise and patience were much needed. Of course, not everything went to plan, but that was no fault of Martine's and really the reality of planning multiple large events in a short span of time. During the process she really advocated for what we wanted and reminded us that it was our wedding, especially at times when our family tried to take over. She handled all bumps in the road with grace and ultimately produced what some of our guests called "The Event of the Summer." We were married July 29th & 31st, 2022.

Martine was an EXCEPTIONAL wedding planner for us. She was patient, caring, direct, and warm. She helped us find all of our other vendors, helped keep our parties in line, and helped make the day special. We are glad to have told other friends about Martine and can't recommend her enough!

My wedding was on May 20th, 2023 in NJ and working with Martine cannot honestly be summed up in a few words since we were on a 2-year journey having her as our Full Service Wedding Planner, but I'm gonna try! My day was magical and matched our expectations, big part to Wedding MD and her team. From the consultation, to assessing the budget, spanning across the selection of her trusted vendor reccs -- Martine made that process fairly seamless. Even when she had to accrue more vendors to fit our tastes, Martine accepted the challenges with grace. She stayed honest when weighing pros and cons of intended plans for the wedding day, even if that meant playing devils advocate just so there wouldn't be too many surprises on the day. Martine is big on advocating for her clients when there may be foul play involved, which is a huge plus. As for availability, Martine would remain responsive throughout the process, especially as time grew closer to the big day. Of course there a few real-life hiccups on the actual day of events like truncated photo time if not doing a first look, as she also pre-warned, but when it was all said and done, our non-negotiables were managed with care, our guests had a great time, everyone got home safe and the day was the best day of our lives. Things would like to be considered for your future clients: 1. Depending on the various moving parts of the wedding, an additional coordinator/assistant would be beneficial that is set to stay after the pre-wedding coordination. With it having only been Martine and one assistant, who was not familiar with my family tree, there were moments i was searching for members of the wedding party who had left and I was not made aware. One of them being my Father. 2. Another note, if adding an additional assistant to the team, let it be someone who is skilled in bustling dresses or can specifically learn how to as I happened to have 5 women (two being my Bridesmaids who examined how to prior to but on the day it still seemed confusing, 1 being the assistant) who were not aware on how to bustle my dress in my suite, which ultimately made me anxious and delayed my reception by 30-mins. 3. (For intended outdoor ceremonies/receptions): Suggest and take advantage of doing a wedding rehearsal in the alternate space just to learn the layout in case the weather changes your plans. We knew there was an 80% chance that our ceremony would be changed from outdoors to indoors, which prompted us wanting to run another rehearsal in that space. In wanting to remain optimistic, Martine advised it wasn't necessary and to keep the faith. In the end, not having the rehearsal didn't allow us the opportunity to gauge the spacing and change of walking down the aisle. I had also prepared for the videographer and photographer to be positioned in other places so the angling of some of our photos were awkward, due to spacing. If we were to have known where a photographer would be stationed we would've reworked angling. 4. Continue to grow more NJ-based Vendor clientele if marketing to more NJ couples, as their quotes are reflective of the locale. Some vendors took longer to lock down because the initial selections were NY/CT based and not leveled to account for where we were based. Overall we're forever grateful for her love for the craft, professionalism and positive attitude consistent throughout. If you choose to hire Martine, you're on track to having a wonderful day.

We worked with Martine and her team for our wedding on November 16th 2023 and it was one of the best decisions we made during planning. We booked her coordination services and from the time we signed on we had monthly check in meetings. She is highly organized and has a number of really great tools available. I, the bride, have an anxiety disorder and she was so understanding and supportive throughout the process. Our conversations and connects were basically stress free, like talking to an old friend who just so happens to be great with weddings. On the day of Jasmine, Kesher and her were all lovely. We put a lot of thought and detail into the planning, and they did such a great job orchestrating things to the image we had aimed for. They took care of all of the logistics seamlessly and we were able to fully lean in and enjoy the day. My only regret is not signing with her earlier in the planning so we could have used more of her resources for the whole process.

I had a fantastic experience with our day-of wedding coordinator, Martine. She and her team paid attention to detail and organization ensured that everything ran smoothly. They seamlessly handled last-minute changes and kept the stress levels low. Their professionalism and expertise added a wonderful touch to our special day. Highly recommended! I hired Martine about 7-8 months to my wedding date and she was communicating and setting meetings with me from then. I was surprised how organized and involved she was months out from the wedding day. She helped me with recommendations, and she was honest about things that were necessary. If you aren’t sure if you need a day of coordinator trust me you need one! Our venue provided us with one but they are really their to make sure all things go well for the venue.

From start to finish, our wedding coordinator and her team were a true blessing. Their helpfulness and attention to detail made every step of the journey effortless. We couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and skilled team to ensure our special day was nothing short of magical.

What a superstar team! My only regret was not hiring them to do all of the planning of our wedding in addition to being our on-site coordinators. Our wedding had a lot of custom touches and Martine & her team showed up capable of taking everything on. I was a particular admirer of Martine's spreadsheet game to help plan the wedding, which was SO helpful. I strongly recommend hiring Wedding M.D. and will recommend them to others in the future!

"If you're in search of a meticulous planner/coordinator who goes above and beyond to exceed expectations, Martine is the perfect choice. As a wedding filmmaker vendor, I am truly impressed by her skill in crafting the couple's timeline and bringing all vendors together for introductions before the wedding day. Her exceptional coordination on the day itself allowed us (videographer and photographer) to capture the couple's special moments while ensuring everything ran smoothly and on schedule."

My wedding day was beyond perfect and I have Martine and her team to thank for that! She was my wedding day coordinator and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was covered leading up to the day. She is very communicative, genuine, and really cares about helping to make the bride and grooms lives easier. On the wedding day she was extremely calming and professional, even with a last minute ceremony location change she made it happen! I would highly recommend working with her, she's the best!

Martine was absolutely amazing! She was there for us throughout the entire planning process and was great at helping us securing vendors in an area where they were hard to come by. Her vendor suggestions were on point. More importantly, she was always smiling and ready to help us whenever we needed. She made sure that we were truly guests on our wedding and it was such a relief knowing we had here there to make sure everything went smoothly. The wedding went absolutely perfectly and we could have not done it without Martine and her team. She is truly the best out there and we could not recommend her highly enough!!!

Everyone, from our family to the venue staff, noted how relaxed my wife and I were on our wedding day. We attribute a great of that calmness to the work of Martine and her team both prior to and on the day of. She simply had everything handled, allowing us to just focus on being present for each other and our loved ones and enjoying our big day. Go with Wedding M.D. and you’ll be in good hands.

Martine was a lifesaver when it came to planning our wedding! We were only 6-8 months away from the date we were hoping for, but we couldn't find a venue that quite worked with our small size (40 to 60 people). Once we reached out to Wedding MD, we were in a state of panic. Thanks to Martine's enthusiastic personality and professionalism, we had a venue picked out less than a few weeks later! From there, it was smooth sailing. She provided timelines and plenty of helpful tools that kept us on track and kept weekly stress to an absolute minimum. Martine knew when to check up on us and when to step back and let us make our own decisions. The feeling of relief when we selected a vendor and would hand off Martine's email to them was especially appreciated. On the day of the wedding, Martine and her assistant were equally fantastic and kept the schedule running on track so seamlessly. We couldn’t have done it without her steady guidance and we can’t recommend Martine enough!

Where can I start...Martine & her team treated us as family. They were there for us for every little detail to the biggest on my special day! Martine is such a sweetheart! She took charge and I enjoyed my special day. I am so thankful I found her. Definitely recommend if you want your day to go smoothly & perfect :)

Martine (Wedding M.D) was a godsend for my wedding! She made wedding planning so much easier to navigate. She is full of wonderful recommendations for vendors, as well as wedding etiquette. She took the time to get to know me and I feel it was that special attention she paid that gave me the perfect wedding day. On the day, I worried about absolutely nothing. She managed everything and not one thing went wrong. It was my perfect day and she executed my vision for the ceremony and reception even better than I imagined it in my mind. She is a true professional and I would recommend her 10 out of 10 for your planning needs.

Martine and her team did a fantastic job coordinating our micro wedding this past September. She has outstanding attention to detail, a fun and engaging personality, and a calming presence that helped us navigate the unique challenges of planning a wedding during the pandemic. We highly recommend her!

I decided to hire Martine as my wedding coordinator two months before my wedding day. I was on the fence about hiring a coordinator because I thought I had everything under control - haha. I am so thankful to have had her help in executing such a wonderful wedding. My initial wedding date was supposed to be 4/25/2020, for which I had no wedding planner. Let’s just say one good thing came out of postponing - Martine! What was I thinking when I thought I could handle coordinating everything all on my own! From the start, Martine was timely, professional, and warm. She’s funny and gives really great advice. She created a precise and thorough timeline for me and communicated with all my vendors so that they knew when and where to be. Her help coordinating the vendors was critical, since there were so many moving parts to keep straight (i.e. event space, catering, alcohol and rentals, florist, DJ, cocktail band, cake, hair, makeup, photographer, videographer). Martine clearly has experience working with a number of parties at once and taking charge in a way that is positive and helpful! On our rehearsal night, Martine made sure to organize my family and made us all feel comfortable and sure of what had to be done! On the wedding day, she reminded me to stay off my phone and not worry about planning, kept the bridal party in check, took care of anything I needed and helped with set-up of the ceremony and the reception. At the reception, Martine and her assistant, Jasmine, handled set-up of my signage, welcome table, guestbook, and answering vendor and guest questions. She also helped me bustle my dress, which had many buttons due to a very long train. There was something very liberating about pointing to Martine whenever someone came to me with a wish or question, so that I could focus on having a great time with my new husband and my family. I knew I was in good hands because every interaction I had had with Martine throughout the process was thorough, focused, and joyful! Her assistant, Jasmine, also has a very warm demeanor, which helped me feel comfortable asking her questions, even though we hadn’t met before. After the wedding, Martine sent a really beautiful gift to my husband and me, which is just another testament to Martine’s love for her work and the people she helps! I highly recommend Martine and Jasmine. Thank you for helping to create such a beautiful day for me and my family.

I was introduced to Martine by my florist Edith. I knew I needed a coordinator instead of a full wedding planning because that’s what my budget allowed. So when Edith made the referral, we scheduled a phone consultation. During the phone consultation, I was confident that Martine was “the one.” She was so knowledgeable and experienced. She helped my day run so smoothly and when she says your wedding will be on time, it will be on time. Her attention to detail is what I needed because this was all so new to me. Martine and her team were so professional and a pleasure to work with, I would definitely recommend her services. Thank you Martine for your help and expertise you are definitely the Wedding MD.

There’s a quiet brilliance to the work that Martine does. Working with her, she knew when to push and when not to push; she understood how to manage the various emotions of the day and always kept a calm demeanor which was so helpful in the long run. She really did help to make our special day truly memorable, and we’ll forever be grateful for that.

She was great support planning a wedding for three years. She helped me in a lot of ways and honestly she was essential to keeping me sane.

I had the pleasure of working with Martine and the Wedding M.D. team at a recent wedding in beautiful Tarrytown, NY. My company was the photo booth vendor and I was very impressed with the way Martine handled the entire process, including the postponement and rescheduling. She went above and beyond for her couple throughout, and also made sure all the vendors were on the same page by hosting a virtual meeting for us before the big day. This is definitely common in the industry, and is the type of courtesy, professionalism and attention to detail that makes Martine and Wedding M.D. a great choice for any couple that wants a perfect wedding day!

the only person I can trust whenI plan events. She listens to my concerns and will come up with an action plan in case something were to happen. For example, I was worried a vendor wouldn't show up - and she created a plan in case that were to happen that made me happy with the outcome. I was worried about the timeline - she was ready to hop on a call to discuss it and why it works. I can come to her anytime I have a problem about the event and she is so welcoming and encouraging that everything will be alright. She's an absolute angel. Every event needs a really great planner and Martine is the ONE.

As a Wedding DJ, I have collaborated with Martine several times over the years. We first met at local industry groups to strengthen our services and local relationships, but quickly connected over our systematic approach to weddings based on our IT backgrounds. Highly approachable and open to feedback at all times, it is clear that she checks her ego at the door to provide the absolute best experience for not only her clients but vendors she works with. Small things go the extra mile on the day of a wedding, for ALL involved. Martine performs subtle ‘block & tackles’ throughout, empowering vendors to do their job as well as taking heat off of the couple. Hire someone else to be Type-A on your wedding day! I would not be doing her justice if I failed to mention the wedding that she took the reins in organizing in TEN DAYS, comprised solely of volunteers donating their services. This wedding was for a woman with terminal cancer, with only a few short months to live. Instead of just having a bare-bones wedding for the sake of her four-year-old daughter, a group of vendors stepped in and said no. You're having an actual wedding. We're doing this right. She corralled this group of vendors to make it happen, complete with a florist, photographer, DJ, videographer, ceremony officiant, and herself as the planner. Tight timelines? Check. But she’s ALSO a pretty good egg!

If you want to have an effortless dream wedding or event, I suggest you book Martine. She is top notch and super organized. I have been working with Martine for a few years and have watched her plan large events and weddings. From the moment she is in contact with you, the planning begins!!! She takes your idea and amplifies it 10x. She communicates effortlessly with pictures, excel sheets, links, etc, leaving you in the loop throughout the entire process. She is accessible whenever you need her and by your side on wedding day. Working with Martine lets me know the importance of having a wedding/event planner for everything memorable.

I have worked with Martine several times and every time I am blown away with how professional, organized, resourceful, and talented she is. She is very detail-oriented, knowledgeable and positive. Her talent of establishing genuine connections with people is key to providing exceptional service. She is always at least one step ahead anticipating my needs far in advance and that makes me feel understood and well-taken care of. Working with Martine and her team is a pleasure and I highly recommend Wedding MD without hesitation.

Martine is the much-needed calm, organized, warm presence needed on what is usually a higher-than-normal-stress event: weddings. I don't know how Martine does it, but she seems to be simultaneously: everywhere, getting shit done, and right beside you, holding your hand and easing your nerves. She orchestrates fun, lively, curated experiences, which in and of itself, is incredible. However, it's the way she advocates for her couples and alleviates stress or anxiety that is TRULY SPECIAL! It's clear that Martine cares about her couples AND the vendors she works with. She has an 'I got your back' approach to her work that is clearly fueled by years of experience, passion for the details, pride in her work, and genuine love for her lucky couples. If you're the type of person who wants to FULLY enjoy your wedding without worrying about the next thing on the timeline or the flower order or XYZ delivery or the million other things that you know you'll forget on the day, choose Martine of The Capable Bride. You'll pat yourselves on the back for brilliantly hiring a professional who will guide you through one of the most fun days of your life with lots of love, warmth, and encouragement.

Martine coordinated what turned out to be the best and what will be the most memorable day of my life. After receiving an unexpected terminal cancer diagnosis, my (now) husband and I wanted to get married and have a wedding as soon as possible. Most wedding coordinators would panic at the notion of having less than two weeks to organize an entire wedding, but Martine did not waver at the thought - she took the challenge with authority and stride. Barely two weeks later, Martine manifested our wedding and gave us an unforgettable day in which our families and friends came together to celebrate life and love. Martine was not unnerved by the time pressure - she prioritized, ensured every communication addressed the most pressing items and to us, always appeared cool, calm and collected despite the time and logistic challenges we posed. In planning: When we did not have strong feelings about a particular element or lacked direction, Martine was quick to offer innovative ideas as options and inspiration; at the same time she also accommodated the elements, we knew we did and did not want included in our celebration. In the days leading up to the wedding there were items I realized I had forgotten about entirely. Martine managed to fill in the gaps and she provided/located everything we needed, at the ready. Martine is warm, friendly and exudes a spirit that made me feel like she had everything under control (which she did!). Martine can also be as commanding as the best coordinators are when dealing with many vendors and pieces of the event that needed to come together. Martine’s goal was to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. In our case she did just that and more: We were so lucky to have Martine’s expertise, heart, dedication as our wedding coordinator. She has our highest recommendation.

I had the pleasure of working with The Capable Bride on a styled photo shoot. She not only did any amazing job she was a pleasure to work with.

Martine was amazing! Such a pleasure to work with during the wedding photoshoot. She’s an expert at planning and takes care of every, little detail. Highly recommend her! Five stars.

Martine is proffesional, organized and fun to work with. Book he and don't look back !

I found Martine via google search. Initially I wasn't sure I should go with her, but after reading the wonderful reviews, I decided to meet with her and see for myself if she would be a good fit. I was very impressed after our first meeting as she put my mind to rest about a lot of worries I had pertaining to my upcoming wedding. She assisted me with finding the vendors I was missing as well as following up with the current ones. I must say, she went above and beyond for me. She is very patient & able to work around huddles. My wedding day was the most amazing & memorable day. She made sure all my vendors arrived on time & did the work correctly. I will definitely be recommending her to others, she is amazing!

Organized, efficient, and upbeat! Martine is always prompt, professional and accommodation when working with her in the event industry. She has helped me succeed and expand my horizons as a business owner and I will never forget her enthusiasm and dedication towards what she does. If you ever chose to work with her in the future.. I promise that you will NOT be disappointed!! Thanks Martine. You’re so awesome!

I have had the pleasure of working with Martine at two events, a wedding and styled photo shoot. She is professional, organized, creative, attentive to detail and punctual. She does amazing work and I would gladly partner with her again.

Look no further, Martine is the woman for you and your big day! I got the privilege of working with her on a NYC styled wedding shoot last July and let me tell you, she is highly organized, professional, personable, dependable, and friendly. What more could you ask for in a coordinator? Her heart for weddings shines as she helps and assists all her vendors and people that work with her. She stays 2 steps ahead of the game and goes above and beyond what is expected. Hire her now, otherwise you'll probably get something less if you don't.

Martine organized our event and it could not have run any smoother!! She did an incredible job with the timeline and making sure everything went as planned. I look forward to working with her and her team in the future!!

Martine is the most patient and organized person I know - the moment I told her my vision she executed but also made it a reality with the budget I had. She gave me options when something wasn't exactly what I wanted but the options led to the most ideal and perfect situation! There were times when I was so anxious and stressed and I could call her and she would instantly calm me down. She has a way that made me trust her- even over the phone and emails! Shes thorough , super detailed, and overall the best planner I have ever worked with. She has a plan B always and it always works out.

Martine is such a dream to work with. We collaborated on a shoot together and she was so prompt with all of the communication and left nothing out out in her timeline and specified things I wouldn’t have even thought of. Of course it was a huge success and she took it all in her stride. She is so highly organised and prepared for everything. I am looking forward to working with her again and have no hesitation recommending her.Thanks for everything Martine!

I am a floral designer and it is extremely important to me to have "a go to" person when I am working on a wedding or event. I had the honor in working with The Capable Bride Planner on several occasions, and I always get excited and relaxed when I know Martine will be planning the event. I can guarantee you, that her bride will end up with a beautiful wedding without any trouble. Martine is very professional and extremely organized. She will make sure that the impossible is possible!! One of Martine’s strengths is the ability to solve problems at the spot! She will listen to you and bring your vision to life, and also recommended professionals that she knows she can count on. I always recommend The Capable Bride to my own clients because I know Martine will treat them with respect.

Don't hesitate, just hire Martine! I promise you won't regret it! Martine planned and hosted a corporate event of about 70 people and pulled it off flawlessly. Every detail was thought out, and the food was superb. I think the sign of a good planner is that I didn't even know all of the work doing on behind the scenes because everything was just done. The best part for me was Martine's infectious laugh. She is so full of joy and I felt she was genuinely excited to be a part of it all! You couldn't ask for a better person to plan your event.

I worked with Martine on a boutique wedding expo which she coordinated and hosted. I was very impressed with her professionalism and organizational skills. Martine is a lovely woman who truly cares about the couple's needs. She takes the stress out of something that can be truly be daunting.. It is evident that she will put her heart and soul into planning a couple's dream day! I really enjoyed working with her and I would highly recommend Martine to any couple seeking a true professional!

I have had the honor of working with Martine on several occasions and I was amazed by her skills every single time. She had things 100% under control despite some curve balls that were thrown her way. There really is no need to get stressed out on your wedding day. She is the most solid investment you can on the most important day of your life! Thanks for all your help. You will always have my gratitude!

I've worked as a DJ for two events hosted by Martine. She has a real go-getter attitude and an ability to bring everyone together, rowing in the same direction to accomplish a common goal. Her big infectious smile is an underrated force in the way it helps tone everything down during stressful times. In a short time she has built up quite the network in the wedding industry, giving her pick of the litter to select the right person for the job given her client's tastes and needs.

Working with Martine was an absolute dream. This was my first time doing a styled shoot with her, and boy, oh boy, did she have everything organized! Weddings can be extremely frustrating to put together, and to have someone who is knowledgeable in their field help, it’s so beneficial. If you are looking for someone to help you not only with all of the little details, but to take on the organization, and have such a calming demeanor, Martine from The Capable Bride is the one you need to contact. I would recommend her over and over.

Martine is an amazing planner, very professional vendor, I had the privilege to work beside her at a recent bridal expo she hosted, her attention to detail is second to none. She's amazing!!!

So, getting engaged was a very exciting moment until we realized how overwhelming the whole process could be. From our first conversation Martine was calm and helped my fiance and me figure out exactly what we wanted, despite everyone else's opinions. From the wedding venue, flowers, to my dress she's been there every step of the way. Not only is she indispensable, but she also reads the contracts BEFORE we signed anything. Most people won't even look at the contracts let alone make sure confirm that you aren't get screwed over. We can't wait until our wedding, but at this point we are almost done planning all because of her help. Thanks Martine!

She's a joy to work with and is very professional. She will work hard to insure that you're happy.