Hi, I’m Martine Dardignac.
Founder. Strategist. Chaos coordinator turned celebration architect.
I started The Capable Bride because I saw too many incredible people overwhelmed by the process of planning something meaningful—whether that was a wedding, a meal, or a business.
With a background in journalism, project management, and a lifetime of cultural experience, I bring order to the creative, and creativity to the logistical.
What began as a wedding planning brand now powers three arms of business:
WeddingMD, Taste Buds Required, and The Vendor Lab—each rooted in culture, capability, and care.
If you're here, it's because you're not doing ordinary. You're doing meaningful.
The Capable Bride Today
The Capable Bride is a multi-brand company built for people who care deeply—about their guests, their culture, their business, and their time.
Our work spans:
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Wedding M.D.: Multicultural wedding planning, logistics-first and emotionally grounded
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Taste Buds Required: Caribbean-forward catering with bold flavors and beautiful presentation
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The Vendor Lab: Systems and business strategy for creatives building something sustainable
Our Values, Our Vision
At the core of everything we do is intention.
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🌍 Cultural Fluency: We honor tradition without being boxed in by it
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💡 Strategy-Driven Creativity: Vision means nothing without execution
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🤎 Inclusivity Without Tokenism: Everyone deserves to be seen—fully and respectfully
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💬 Clear, Kind Communication: No ghosting, no chaos, no fluff
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🌱 Sustainable Growth: In our work, our businesses, and ourselves
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🎉 Joy as a Metric: Because celebrations should feel like celebrations
Founder’s Note
“This business is a reflection of who I am—Haitian-American, planner, dreamer, realist. I built The Capable Bride to hold space for nuance: the joyful and the practical, the elegant and the efficient. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the ‘wedding industry mold’—you’re exactly why I’m here.”
—Martine Dardignac
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
845-458-1255