The Bible of wedding magazines

Author's Rating:

Pros: innovative and creative ideas, beautiful spreads, gorgeous theming

Cons: lots of ads, expensive to buy "off the rack"

The Bottom Line: 
A must buy. I would recommend it above Brides or any other. So much that ever since the loss of Blueprint I would call it Martha's best publication

Author's Review
Okay, I know Martha doesn't have a huge reputation with the young crowd. I mean, before I read this magazine, whenever I thought of Martha I envisioned a handmade poncho from cell block D. Not really what I'm looking for while planning my dream wedding. But during my wedding magazine binge post-engagement, I picked up a Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and was hooked. Seriously. It's been nearly 6 months since my wedding and I can't stop gleaning the pages.

In MSW you'll find the most gorgeous samples of stationery out there. Everything is innovative and modern, no stuffy engraving here. You'll find simple, chic, embroidered, embellished, absolutely every style under the sun. I fall in love with the stationery spread every time.

There's also a color section in every magazine, which is really something helpful to see. You notice how the editors tie color into a theme without it looking like a 5-year-old's cowboy birthday party.

But what really sells me are the real wedding features, and the decorating advice. Whether floral, centerpieces, linens, or lighting, there are always unique ideas to break away from the wedding crowd. This is where I got hooked, and I've no doubt that it's sure to impress every reader.Yes, like every other wedding magazine you'll find more ads than articles, but I find that they at least keep the ads appropriate and in line with the message of the magazine itself.