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Marcia considers "A Joyous Occasion" to be her "second life" and, although Gretchen has returned to the corporate arena in Boston, will always be grateful to Gretchen for convincing her to embark upon this second career.
In 1991, two years after hanging her shingle, Marcia became the first consultant to be certified by Ann Nola's Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants ("ACPWC"). She served as the ACPWC's Chairperson for eight terms and, in 1995, was the first member to instruct the certification course. Marcia continues to teach the course twice a year in Northern California and has also taught in Southern California and Georgia.
In January 1995, Marcia originated and coordinated the first annual KEZR $10,000 Wedding Give-Away, proving that wedding professionals "do have a heart". For five consecutive years at The Bridal Extravaganza Bridal Shows, a lucky couple actually won over $10,000.00 in vendor credits toward their wedding. Marcia donated full coordination services over an eleven-month period for each couple.
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SINCE 1989, YOUR “JOYOUS OCCASION” HAS BEEN OUR PASSION!
Marcia Coleman-Joyner, formerly a paralegal, began her wedding consulting business in 1989 with her sister and best friend, Gretchen, formerly the Director of Human Resources for ABC Radio and Television in San Francisco.
Frequently known as "GreMar", the sisters envisioned a "happy" business where they could incorporate their professional and detail-oriented backgrounds with over 17 years of experience coordinating special events and fundraisers on a non-profit basis.
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