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Photo credits: 1 Maggie Austin Cake via Washingtonian Bride & Groom 2 Lulie Wallace 3 Style Me Pretty 4 Happy Menocal + Marcy Blum Events via Vogue 5 Washingtonian Bride & Groom

sneak peek #2: Fall issue of Martha Stewart Weddings

Excited to share one more sneak peek at the beautiful new Fall issue of Martha Stewart Weddings that is on sale now!

Our very favorite feature in the new issue "Marriage Material", takes beautiful canvas details that are anything but blank!

These pretty neutral pairings are perfect attire...especially the accordion fold bow!

Tabletop, chairs and table decor get a touch of canvas with pretty painted details! We especially love the stenciled table numbers on chair backs.

A canvas paintbrush caddy serves a new purpose of holding taper candles and doubling for an escort card station.

A sugar cookie with a fabric weave print is packaged to perfection with these canvas wrapped boxes and wax seals.

For the entire set of gorgeous photos and to read more on these details, be sure to check out the new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings on sale now!

Photography by Petra Bindel. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. Copyright © 2014.

sneak peek: Fall issue of Martha Stewart Weddings

Happy Thursday friends! We're excited since Fall is our very favorite season to sneak peek a few pictures from the brand new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine! Unless you have been hiding offline somewhere...you know that the adorable Lauren Conrad graces the cover this issue.

We are thrilled to share a very special look at the wedding of two of the sweetest guys we know, Anthony & Rusty!

Anthony has worked at Martha Stewart Weddings for years and their wedding represented their love with incredibly tailored details. Here are just a few of our very favorites...

Adore this masculine and classic invitation suite and especially that their wedding date fell on the 21st of September and they incorporated a little Earth, Wind & Fire reference because of that!

These sweet custom illustrations from Darcy Miller for guests were the perfect, personal touch!

A clever "spirited" favor with a doodle of the wedding couple duo were the perfect present to guests! To see more wonderful pictures of Anthony & Rusty's wedding visit Martha Stewart Weddings here and be sure to check out the rest of the story in the Fall issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, available on newsstands now.

Photography by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. Copyright © 2014.

sneak peek: summer issue of martha stewart weddings

Nothing beats cooling off at the pool or sitting on the beach with the perfect magazine in hand! The Summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is reading material perfection, full of fresh ideas and inspiration. Available on newsstands and on iPad now...

We especially love the details behind the real wedding of Blake and Chris. The summer colors used in their palette are so fresh and the overall style has the perfect amount of fun whimsy!

The modern but still feminine invitation suite color combo of blue and white sets the perfect tone for their festivities! We especially love the bride created these on her own!

Adore the pop of pink on these boutonnieres that are perfect in size!

We're suckers for summer signature drinks and love the added detail the citrus rinds were cut into the shapes of flowers for a garden like garnish!

Instead of a traditional guest book, guests were asked to fill out illustrated cards at a “postcard station,” noting where they had traveled from. 

See MUCH more of this fun wedding online at Martha Stewart Weddings!

Photo credits: Martha Stewart Weddings

sneak peek: Spring Real Weddings Special Issue from Martha Stewart Weddings

We're always thrilled to sneak peek an issue for Martha Stewart Weddings and it's even sweeter when it involves some of our favorite wedding vendors we greatly admire! The unforgettable latest issue from Martha Stewart Weddings is available now on newsstands or for your iPad.

Our dear friend, the extremely talented and coveted Calder Clark designed and planned this gorgeous wedding for the couple, Sarah and David, last Fall. The wedding took place in the Blue Ridge Mountains incorporating a refined rustic style with plenty of gorgeous textures and details, including a nod to the groom's Scottish heritage with gorgeous tartan plaid incorporated into the decor. Tec Petaja's beautiful images captured the wedding day brilliantly!

Cheree Berry Paper created the beautiful paper products for the entire wedding and set the perfect tone for the festivities.

Antlers were abound and the perfect accessory for the mountaintop wedding location.

The gorgeous room setting with greenery and twinkle lights framed the band and made for a magical setting.

The over sized handwritten supper menu sign was the perfect touch for creating a relaxed dining experience and pretty decor piece in the room.

For more inspiration and images from Sarah & David's wedding, be sure to visit here.

Photo credits: Cover + invitation suite photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. All other photos by Tec Petaja. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. Copyright © 2014.

sneak peek: martha stewart weddings spring issue

We were super excited to see the Spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, featuring the adorable John Legend and Chrissy Teigen on the cover. On sale now, the issue is full of inspiration and colorful ideas for adding style and personality to your wedding day!

We were excited to be featured in the "Elegant Upgrades" feature with a beautiful wedding invitation from a client's wedding recreated by SIMPLESONG design

...and the "warm welcome" coffee cup sleeve we also put in welcome guest bags.

Our Miley dog favor cookies also received a nod, designed by the talented Sweet Dani B.

So happy to be included in the feature...pick up your copy of Martha Stewart Weddings today!

Photo credits: Martha Stewart Weddings

sneak peek: martha stewart weddings winter issue

If you haven't seen the new Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Issue (out now!) head straight to the newsstand or download it for your iPad - it's positively beautiful!

Kate Bosworth graces the cover and the issue is brimming with so many gorgeous features and ideas. We adore their latest color palette, white and gray, two of our favorite combinations and especially love these details...

The capelet is winter attire perfection and the baby's breath bouquet en masse feels lush but still dainty!

These gray hued accessories are the perfect accent for winter wedding attire.

Cement vases and table numbers become softer with these beautiful floral arrangements - perfect for a more modern venue space.

Make your wedding cake or white desserts pop with shades of gray plates!

Be sure to check out more of this beautiful color palette here.

Photo credit: Photos by Jonny Valiant. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings. Copyright © 2014.

capitol christmas wedding

Out of all the holiday weddings...over a decade later this Martha Stewart Weddings feature of Rebecca and Patrick's holiday wedding in Washington, DC remains a very favorite with elegant and timeless details.

sneak peek: martha stewart weddings real weddings special issue

If you haven't seen the new Martha Stewart Weddings Fall Real Weddings Special Issue (out this week!) head straight to the newsstand or download it for your iPad - it's absolutely beautiful!

There are so many gorgeous detailed real weddings from Virginia to Vermont...and even all the way to Ireland. We especially love Allison + Tyler's beautiful Florida celebration with so many special traditions weaved into their day!

The bride's sister, who owns a letterpress company helped with all of the paper products...

We love color palette range of dresses bridesmaids wore to make the big bridal party look effortless!

A true military tradition, Tyler's uniformed friends created a saber arch to celebrate their union!

Photos by Tory Williams. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings Fall Real Weddings Special Issue. Copyright ©2013.

sneak peek: martha stewart weddings summer issue

The new summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings just debuted, and it's filled with beautiful new real weddings, features and hundreds of ways to DIY and design your day!

One of our favorite stories in the issue that really hits the spot (literally!) is all about dots. With fun ideas such a photo booth backdrop, a flocked tulle petticoat for the littlest attendants, a cheeky invitation suite, fun table décor, delightful chocolate favors and the sweetest cakes around...you'll be seeing stylish spots everywhere.

We love this flower girl and backdrop in action, with one perfectly spotty pup wearing a tulle collar of his own.

The stylists at Martha Stewart Weddings put their DIY skills to use, making the mini cakes that were featured. Here's a behind-the-scenes of Style Director, Kate Berry, putting some final touches on the confections, that are adorned with fondant dots, pearl dragees and nonpareils that are, well, totally spot on! Be sure to pick up the new issue on newsstands or download the new iPad issue and get ready to be inspired.

Photo credits: Cover photograph by Raymond Hom/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2013.
Copyright © 2013. Story photography by Sylvie Becquet/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2013.
Copyright © 2013.