We LOVE Martha Stewart but...

There are a few things MS likes to show brides that are so unreasonable either due to the unrealistic nature of the flowers they like to work with or the complexity of the items they are suggesting... We have more brides carrying around Martha Stewart Weddings than any other magazine and her word is the end-all-be-all for many brides. I think for the most part they have beautiful concepts and inspirations for brides, although they create such high expectations around the "perfect" wedding. The details all have to match, the ribbons formed a specific way, the colors all in the same family. It makes it difficult for brides to understand the reality of their wedding... It's so much more important to sit back and enjoy the overall event when it comes time to actually get married.. Don't forget, that's what started all the planning, a wedding ceremony. I thought it would be slightly humorous to speak my mind about MS and to see how many people have issues with my opinion...Here are a few photos and examples of what we're talking about...

All images are from Martha Stewart


Probably our biggest gripe, Hydrangea is NOT suitable for a boutonniere. It will die in a matter of minutes and will look terrible.



A lot of her DIY ideas are really creative but not the most sensible or practical... take these PAPER boutonnieres...




Some of her ideas have the right intentions, such as including your guests, but they are often over the top in scale or expense... Take a look at these boutonnieres for EVERY guest at your wedding.



Martha Stewart is certainly known for her eye for details and one of the more popular examples of this would be her ideas on favors.. here are a few examples of the detailed, DIY favor boxes she suggests you add to your already growing list of bridal duties... have fun with your hole puncher....




Find different types of yarn to tie these favors


Hole punch away


Different shades of origami paper were used to create this favor box

I suppose there is always a need for inspiration in this industry... I just think that it's imperative to give reasonable and attainable inspirations.... let the discussions begin!