Martha Stewart Real Weddings is packed with all the fresh ideas you’ve come to expect from Martha Stewart Weddings, plus page after page of timeless inspiration from our favorite celebrations. Order this special issue and start planning today!
Conquering All
Yours, Truly • Our editor at large and official party whisperer, Darcy Miller, shares her secrets to planning a celebration that is as meaningful as it is beautiful.
Martha Stewart Weddings: Real Weddings Special
Special Effects • Every magical wedding has certain features that make it, well, magical. And they have nothing to do with how much money you spend—or how big your event is. On these pages, we share the secrets to creating a cohesive and customized celebration that will reflect your and your soon-to-be spouse’s unique style. Hit each of these happy notes, and win the day.
Getting Started
THE DASHBOARD • Hosting a wedding during the age of social distancing is a trip into uncharted territory, that’s for sure. But with these strategies from top experts, you can nimbly nail the logistics and still have a dream celebration. Start here to map out your day, and let this GPS be your guide.
FIND YOUR PLACE • It’s the first major decision you’ll make, and your North Star for every detail that follows, from party size to the vibe of your flowers, décor, and attire. We asked New York City–and Miami-based planner Matthew Robbins for tips on personalizing four classic settings.
Party of Two • One extremely auspicious date, a secret eight-day engagement, and a restaurant with three Michelin stars. For a Washington, D.C., couple, those lucky numbers added up to an elegant elopement at a destination just 90 minutes from home.
GOING BACK TO BALI
Invite Loved Ones
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
BEYOND WORDS • The beauty of a printed piece—a weighty memento to have and to hold—is all the more resounding in this era of virtual everything. Whether it’s a classic invitation or a well-crafted change-the-date, here’s a primer on the paper elements to consider.
Scenes From Celebrations
Love in a Major Key • After taking a breather from wedding planning to welcome their daughter, a pair of Boston-based live-music fans headed southwest to celebrate. Their rollicking fête in Texas’s most melodious city put the things they love most—music, food, and family—into wonderful harmony.
HAPPY AS LARKS
BON TEMPS FOREVER
The Get-Ready Guide • Of all the to-dos on your list, taking care of yourself is a top priority. Making healthy choices for your mind and body, treating your skin and hair with the right goods, and locking in a dream day-of beauty team will guarantee glowing results. (And if you want to do your own hair and makeup, we have pointers for that, too.) Follow this simple get-gorgeous timeline to stay on track without stressing, and find the big-day essentials, from face masks to faux lashes, that our experts swear by.
The Look Book
Natural Chemistry • They met in the heart of New York City. But when it came time to wed, this duo wanted a coastal Long Island celebration full of thoughtful, handmade details and overflowing with flora and fauna.
FALL FROLIC • BY THE NUMBERS
In Full Stride • Dating long-distance was no hurdle for this energetic couple—both avid runners—from opposite coasts. For their desert-getaway wedding, they gathered loved ones in sun-soaked Palm Springs, California, to cheer them on and dance the night away.
DESERT BASH • BY THE NUMBERS
HOW SWEET IT IS • A pair of college-buddies-turned-soul-mates wanted a party that gave their shared history and family heritages as many shout-outs as possible. At their effortlessly cool Brooklyn celebration, every little detail, from the ikebana-style centerpieces...