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Miss Peacock, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz Engagement Date: December 5, 2006 Wedding Date: September, 2008 Blogging Since: December 13, 2007 Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park. About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
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The Martha Experience

January 18th, 2008 @ 8:31 am by Mrs. Peacock

Firstly, let me mention that Martha’s wedding show is on this morning… check your local listings and then tivo it because you are probably at work whenever it is on.

Jake and I were one of the lucky few engaged couples (along with Miss Lovebird) who won tickets to Martha Stewart’s wedding show. Martha is cool and everything, but really I have a huge crush on Darcy Miller. She has an insanely cool job- she and Reem Acra are on a first name basis- and she does it so well. I think she might have my dream profession, if the whole grad school thing doesn’t work out.

Anyway, we got to the studio about 2 hours before the doors opened. I was expecting a huge group to get there early, even though it was COLD out. I was right- there were about 30 women waiting to get in- all women. Mr. Peacock gave me a loving “if this is what I think it is, you are in for a lot of trouble” look and I just meekly smiled. Uht oh. Where were the grooms?! The email said that you had to be part of a couple. Then I caught the sign on the door… that was the Tyra line. Martha was down the block. Close call.

Once we reached our true destination, we realized that we were the first to arrive. Yay! The two hours between our arrival and our entrance into the studio felt like an eternity, particularly when I was no longer able to feel my toes. A front row seat made me feel much better. Yay for being first in line! The show was obviously fabulous and I was thisclose to Darcy and was even able to pick up on some floral tips that she was giving the bride seated behind us (those with “friends in the show” got some one on one time). Badgley, Mischka and all their models sauntered past us (lotsa bling) and Wendy Kromer talked about her and Martha’s new wedding cakes book. Darcy spent some time on how to personalize your wedding and then she and Martha showed off her new line of Wedgwood china. Oooooh, ahhhh…. mmmmm….

We ended making our day a talk show extravaganza with sweet seats at David Letterman. We have a friend in the show ;) Unfortunately, that didn’t score us any private time with Mr. Letterman, but we did get some free t-shirts!

Here are some photos from our very exciting day. No pictures from Letterman- they will kick you out for those kinds of shenanigans!

The Martha Experience :  wedding Dsc0220First in line! If you are going to fly in from Chicago, you best go big

The Martha Experience :  wedding Dsc022001Front row! Watching the madness as they decide to scrap some kind of lamp segment

The Martha Experience :  wedding Dsc0221My most favoritest Martha cake ever

The Martha Experience :  wedding Dsc0222Martha had an emergency at her apartment, so she left Darcy behind for the Q&AThe Martha Experience :  wedding Dsc022201Darcy telling the audience that you can never register for too much china

Let me know what you thought of the show!

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13 Responses to “The Martha Experience”

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Miss Lovebird (message)  1,002 posts, Bumble bee

awesome review peacock~ wish we crossed paths.

 
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Chitown

That is awesome! So glad you got to go!

 
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,235 posts, Sugar bee

wow first! I’ll be sure to tune in this morning! i’ll have it playing in the background on beetv. :)

 
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,235 posts, Sugar bee

just checked… it’s on at 1 pm nbc on the east coast!

 
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mel&matt

Wow, front row! I was wondering how I could have scored those seats. That long wait paid off! We got in line at 12:00, and I was stuck in the back row! FI definitely did not know who Martha was - LOL. We should have organized a little GTG. Oh well! If you watch, I’m the one in the light blue sweater in the back row, clapping my hands raw for prizes … hee hee

 
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Katherine

I’m so jealous of you & Miss Lovebird! That sounds like so much fun!

 
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Miss Lovebug (message)  712 posts, Busy bee

note to self: try to look more polished and put-together when out doing wedding ish, a la Miss P.

 
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L

Haha, I agree, you look super cute Miss Peacock! I love that white coat. :)

 
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,235 posts, Sugar bee

i saw you in the audience!!!! in the way beginning of the show you’re behind joey.

 
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Miss Peacock (message)  376 posts, Helper bee

Thanks, guys! I love that coat, too.

I saw us too! I have a big goofy smile on my face. It was really exciting!

 
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smt (message)  168 posts, Blushing bee

did anyone tivo the show?

 
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Miss Cupcake (message)  1,456 posts, Bumble bee

Eek I just saw you too!! I DVRed it and I’m finally watching now! So super exciting.

 
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OceanStorm (message)  49 posts, Newbee

Wow, so cool that you were first in line. I was probably about 30th and so unhappy that it was so chilly. I can’t imagine showing up earlier - although, perhaps if I was from Chicago, I would have thought to dress warmer. LOL

It was such a great show. Oh, and I totally saw you on TV! :)

 

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Miss Peacock, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz Engagement Date: December 5, 2006 Wedding Date: September, 2008 Blogging Since: December 13, 2007 Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park. About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!

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