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."