Testimonials
These are testimonials from our wonderful brides......
"..Dear Martha, Allie and Kevin's wedding was so wonderful. Everything was beautiful.
We cannot say thank you enough for everything you did. Please keep in touch.
When we get pictures - we'll bring them by." Fondly, Bob & Joyce Somerville - December 2006
"...Dear Martha, thank you for guiding us through the wedding maze! For me (a first time mother of the bride)
you and your gals were invaluable sources of advice, organization, hands on help, and
efficient direction. Though the day held surprises of its own, (broken elastic, misplaced music,
a fallen photographer, etc.), from rehearsal to reception and everything in between
you, Alexis, and Lindsay handled it all so Jack, Meghan, and I could enjoy the day.
Thank you for helping to make Meghan's wedding all she hoped it woud be - special
and memorable for us all." - Betsy Stack - July 2006
"...Martha, we could not have done it without you, Alexis, or Lindsay.
You were all lifesavers - such an indispensable ingredient to our perfect
wedding day! Thank you again and again......" Meghan and Neil Chambers - July 2006
"...Martha, the wedding went off without a hitch and we couldn't have been happier with how
things went. You definately have some pros working for you. We got so many
compliments about you and your staff. It was great!" Kelly and Jeff Lee - May 2006
"...Dear Martha, I cannot begin to thank you, enough, for all your help during this beautiful, emotional, and exciting time.
It was the wedding of my dreams. Thank you." - Amber Lancaster Hurst - October 2004
"....Dear Martha, thank you, thank you for all of your wonderful help and assistance.
It was truly a pleasure working with you! - Love, Cindy Wyrsch" - August 2004
"....Dear Martha and staff of Gracious Occasions, Than you for the extraordinary job you all
did in the preparation and orchestrating of our daughter's wedding.
Your attention to detail, excellent ideas and plans allowed us to truly enjoy
and celebrate this important weekend. I can totally and completely recommend you to anyone!
- Blessings and Thanksgiving, Ben and Lori Lampert." - June 2004
"Planning a wedding is both exciting and terrifying. Martha, you and your staff allowed us the freedom to make our
own decisions but were there to offer help when needed, especially in directing us to the most competant vendors.
I had so much confidence in you that I was truly able to sit back and take it all in on
Jennifer and Bryan's wedding day, knowing all the details would be taken care of.
If there is such a thing as a perfect wedding, you helped us to achieve it!"
- Tom and Julie Shultz
"...Martha-Thank you for all you help planning our wedding. You helped make it a wonderful and memorable day.
I am so thankful that I found such a great,talented and fun wedding planner. You are the best!"
Wtih Love-Amber Heckman Martin-June 2005,Branson, Missouri
"...Martha-Thnak you for all your help with Lauren's wedding. You, Lindsay and Alexis were invaluable
on the day of the wedding. I was particularly impressed when you brought me the umbrella.
I am happy with the way the day went and appreciate your contribution."
Dottie Hafaker, August 2005 Springfield, Missouri
"...Dear Martha-Where do I begin to thank you and our wonderful team? The entire day was just perfect!
Your attention to all the details was amazing. Lindsay was a Godsend taking care of my dress and me!
I can't imagine what the day would have been like without you guys there.
My Mom and I were able to enjoy everything and not worry.
Dave and I feel so lucky that our wedding day was the best of our lives."
Love, Logan and Dave Auguire, April 2005,Springfield, Missouri
"...Martha-Wecan't thank you enough for helping to make our day absolutely wonderful. You did such an amazing
job of coordinating yet keeping things fun. We could not have pulled everything together so smoothly
and we are so grateful."
Lindsley and Matt Withey,August 2005,Springfield, Missouri
"...Dear Martha.The wedding and reception were everything we wanted. You did exactly what we wanted
and then some.From getting the cake Kristine wanted(at the last minute-thank you) to having every
need taken care of so all we had to do was enjoy. We thank you. WE received several thnak you notes and
phone calls from guests who were very complimentary of the wedding and reception.
One guest wrote sshe had run out of superlatives and I feel the same way as I write this note.
Your staff take care of every detail and anticipated our needs. They were a joy.
You were a pleasure to work with and we would recommend you to anyone planning
an event. Ken's cousin said she wished we had 6 daughters
so we could have"more parties like this". Again, thank you so much and please convey our thanks to your staff."
Ken and Karen Miller/Kristine and Patrick Kilbride,May 2005,Lebanon, Missouri