Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles discusses the many forms that reply cards have taken on as modern wedding etiquette has evolved. We invite you to explore our wedding site to view our inspiration gallery and learn more about our offerings. Response cards are a relatively new addition to wedding suites. In the past, those invited would know …
Category: weddings
Spotlight on Marcardin Calligraphy
We sat down with Heather Brock of Marcardin Calligraphy to talk about her beginnings as a calligrapher and how she became inspired to start her own company. Q: “Marcardin” is such a unique name. Can you please tell us the significance of why you chose that name for your company? HB: The name Marcardin is very …
Spotlight on Leo Mascotte, Part II
Austin Ackles sat down with Creative Director, Leo Mascotte, to discuss more of his favorite Dempsey & Carroll wedding suites. AA: This wedding took place on a family property in Old Chatham and we drew a marvelous tree the couple was to be married beneath. (The resulting steel engraving die was a sculpture in and of itself!) …
Spotlight on Valley & Co.
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with Aleah and Nick of Valley & Co. to talk about some of their favorite wedding destinations on the West Coast. AA: Squeezed into just a few dozen words, can you give us the essence of Valley & Co.? A&N: In short, we throw pretty incredible celebrations …
Spotlight on Leo Mascotte
Austin Ackles sat down with Creative Director, Leo Mascotte, to discuss some of his favorite Dempsey & Carroll wedding suites. AA: This wedding took place in beautiful Lake Bluff, on the shores of Lake Michigan, just outside of Chicago. How do you feel that location is reflected in these designs? LM: Beautiful indeed. No less …
Spotlight on Charley King
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Charley King of Bluebell Events and spoke about the endless beauty of Southern California and beyond. AA: Bluebell is such a lovely name for your business. Can you please tell us about its significance? CK: Bluebell is the special name my father called me ever …
Spotlight on Jacin Fitzgerald
Dempsey & Carroll’s Kara Alexander sat down with event planner, Jacin Fitzgerald, to learn about her work, her love for fresh flowers, and her impressive social media presence. KA: You once said, “I stopped searching the world for my purpose… Realized my true passion lies within the details of life and that I want to …
Spotlight on Danielle Couick
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles met with event planner Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird for drinks at charming Orsay on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. AA: Magnolia Bluebird is such a pretty name. How did you come to choose it? DC: Thank you! Magnolia Bluebird was supposed to be a bed and breakfast somewhere in my …
Real Wedding: Helen & Bryan
Real Wedding: Helen & Bryan Old Lyme, Connecticut Lauren Sozmen of Loli Events has collaborated with Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles for several celebrations and this time the wedding invitations would be just as spectacular as those before. The ceremony was held at Old Lyme’s stately First Congregational Church after which festivities carried on into …
Spotlight on Cristina Verger
Dempsey & Carroll’s Austin Ackles sat down with event planner Cristina Verger and spoke about her beginnings in Rome and her enormous success here in New York. AA: In just a few words, can you share with us the essence of Cristina Verger Event Planning & Production? CV: The essence of Cristina Verger …



