Search - The Martha Stewart Wedding Collection - Martha's Complete Weddings on DVD

The mecca reference tool for weddings!!!!

Toni | Chicago, Illinois United States | 02/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Incredible.....do they have 10 stars?? As usual, I bow and pay homage to Martha. Am I a Martha-head? You bet! Will this be an objective review? You bet! Why? Because you can't deny visual proof of what this woman can offer.



This 4-disc offering of wedding planning is so complete that you would be hard-pressed to find any detail missing if this were the only reference tool you had. The discs come beautifully packaged in a fold-out jacket, contained within the outside box. The paper inserts show the subject of each disc, and as always, with the gorgeous photography that is the quality stamp of any Martha product. The DVD quality itself is perfect, in the truest sense of the word, because the images are crystal clear and sharp, with the colors as pristine as digitally possible. And with all the printable material available for you to download, you have more tools to use in planning that very special party, or any party, that you dream of. She also gives detailed instruction as she goes along, so notetaking will be a breeze.



Being a wannabe-chef/baker at heart, I went to the "Cake Ideas" disc first. I really enjoy making party cakes, so I was very much anticipating what she would be teaching us regarding this area of baking. Without a doubt, this disc alone was worth the price because it is THE training/reference tool for making ANY cake, let alone a wedding cake. I went through the entire disc (and these are all deliciously long discs) and I felt like the proverbial kid in the candy shop............what project will I tackle first?



To be honest, several of the ideas and things you will see in here can have a price tag that is extravagant to say the least, therefore they might be out of many a couples budgets. But they are interesting and fun to watch, and if you really want them, with a little creativeness, you can alter them to fit into your dream wedding budget.



Here is the breakdown of each disc:



FLOWERS:Bouquets

simple rose nosegay

seasonal bouquet

dark red winter bouquet

shell flower bouquet

cascading bouquet (this was GORGEOUS!)

meaningful bouquets

orchid bouquet

deep red rose bouquet

fortune bouquet

paper flower bouquets (interestingly beautiful)

white scented bouquet

simple spring bouquet

black and white bouquets

jeweled bouquets (really different)



FLOWERS: Centerpieces

centerpiece basics

white centerpieces

flower color palette (which you can use for everything)

multi-colored centerpieces

whimsical flower ball

potted plant centerpieces

red rose glossary

winter fowers

spring pink flowers

living containers

fruit and flower centerpieces

rustic centerpiece

themed centerpieces



FLOWERS: Table settings

inside "party rental"

dressing the table

rose petal table setting

red and white table setting

atmosphere and design (interesting ideas to set the mood)

elegant event design



FLOWERS: Special features

5 buffet designs

printable materials





WEDDING CAKES: Cake Ideas

elegant cake tree

chrysanthemum cake

bouquet cake

sugar flower ideas (w/ Ron Ben-Israel, the Master of these)

four tier woodland cake

tiered roses cake

monogrammed cupcake tier

monogrammed cake

autumn fruit basket cake

fresh flower cake

mini fudge cakes

Valentine inspired cake

candy shop inspired cakes



WEDDING CAKES: Special features

cake plate garnishing

transporting a cake (great for any cake that's traveling)

collecting cake toppers

seating chart post-its

photo table number

bridal emergency kit

groomsmen's emrgency kit

recycling wedding gift wrapping paper

safe wedding shoes

bride and groom midnight snacks

bridal shower gift labels

rehearsal bouquet

wedding party gifts

chocolate bar favor

printable materials



GOWNS AND ATTIRE: Bridal gowns

wedding dress style

dress embellishments

designing your dress

find the perfect dress

style at Vera Wang

bustled wedding dress

style at Badgley Mishka

custom dress and veil

style at Carolina Herrera



GOWNS AND ATTIRE: Accessories

wedding shoes

dyeing wedding shoes

floral accessories

make-up tips

hair styles

simple drawstring bag



GOWNS AND ATTIRE: Bridal Party Attire

traditional boutonnieres

modern boutonnieres

grooming the groom

choosing formal wear

bridesmaid dress options

custom bridesmaid dresses

bridesmaid dress style

flower girl headpiece

floral wraps

layered wraps



GOWNS AND ATIRE: Jewelry

diamonds

pearls

handmade jewelry pouch

cleaning your ring

caring for jewelry

personalized ring pillow



GOWNS AND ATTIRE: Special Features

bridal party gifts

preserving your dress (I splurged and did this; worth it)

honeymoon destinations

photography

printable materials



DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: Personalized details

inspiration book

color palette

color themed details

seaside wedding ideas

winter wedding ideas

destination beach ideas

fall wedding ideas

place card options

seating card ideas

decorative rubber stamps



DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: wedding stationery

engraved invitations

programs and thank you notes

callligraphy

hand painted invitations

save-the-date cards

wedding stamp selections

personalized invitations

custom envelope liners



DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: favors

five senses favors

demitasse cup favors

midnight snack box

personalized wedding gifts



DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: Weddings

Mediterranean-inspired wedding

Southampton Beach wedding

paper-inspired wedding

hotel Bel-Air wedding

Plannning a reception

Darcy Miller's Wedding



DISTINCTIVE DETAILS: Special features

Wedding registry

wedding planner

printable materials



So there you go. Every wedding idea in a CD nutshell. You will not be disappointed in the content or the price (I initially wondered why it was so high, and now see that it has been money well spent). My congratulations to all the bride-and-grooms-to-be! Enjoy the preparation, the fun, the excitement, and attention that this blessed moment will bring to the two of you. And let Martha help you out; she really knows what she's doing."

Thank You Martha, You have done it again.

Cho Phillips | Roseville, CA | 03/01/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Martha Stewart has done it again and we truly appreciate what she has given to the industry with her new Collection of DVDs titled Martha's Complete Weddings.



As the founder of Lovegevity and Executive Director for The Wedding Planning Institute I am constantly looking for new books and information to refer to our instructors and students studying to be Certified Wedding Planners. This is a wonderful reference/resource of wedding ideas that professional planners will not want to be without.



This collection includes just about every wedding episode of Martha Stewart's TV Show over the past 12 years. It includes easy to follow demonstrations, tips, techniques and even printable templates for both brides-to-be and the professional planners that help a bride pull it all together.



Don't miss out on this must have addition to your library of wedding ideas and resources."

Great Product

J. Evrard | 07/06/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Each DVD has great ideas for any type of wedding. If you have a creative mind and can find a way to make Martha's ideas work for you, then it's a great buy."

Its nice but not what i thought it was.

V. Jannuzzi | ohio, usa | 05/07/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"the set consists of 4 dvds exploring different topics as desribed in the product desription. if you're looking for dull endless segments showing you how to make your own bouquets, etc. then you found the dvd for you. i thought it was like a group of segments showing finished products in different categories like romantic looks, bohemian lookes, day/night looks for cakes, flowers, decor, table settings. i was wrong. it was a tutorial on how to make these things. its basicaly a collection of all her martha stewart living episodes on weddings."