Fit To Be Tied: MSW Spring 08

Fit To Be Tied: MSW Spring 08

April 12th, 2008 @ 6:39 pm by Mrs. Shortcake

I was delighted when I opened the new spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Not only

A) Did I finally have my grubby little paws on a copy

B) Did she have whole spread on a 1950s vintage wedding in ” A Return to Glamour“

C) Did my new colour palette appear every where in the magazine (ballet pink, white, buttercream yellow, mustard, grey, charcoal, tiffany green)

D) She had a whole article about ribbons!

Ribbons are beautiful, silky creatures. I like ribbons. I love ribbons. I love ribbons almost as much as Miss Lovebug does, although I haven’t entered a 12 step program for my addiction yet.

Yet.

Bridesmaid’s Bouquet wraps?

(from: marthastewart.com)

Ribbon.

Seating chart?

Ribbon.

Charm Cake for the Bridal Shower?

(from: marthastewart)

Ribbon.

Bride’s bouquet wrap?

(from: marthastewart)

(Love-knotted) Ribbon.

Invitation wrap?

Technically a secret, but I think you can guess.

Garter-in-progress?

Ribbon.

Embellishment for whatever shoes I get?

(Blueprint image)

Ribbon.

Headbands for the junior bridesmaids?

(from: nexternal)

Ribbon.

Program Ties?

(from: marthastewart)

Ribbon.

Grooms dog and Brides dog diamond necklaces?

(from: marthastewart)

Ribbon (and rhinestone).

So, umm, yeah, there will be a LOT of ribbon at our wedding…and yet, I feel the need for more

How are you using ribbons?

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13 Responses to “Fit To Be Tied: MSW Spring 08”

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trisch84 (message) 48 posts, Newbee

I just ordered ribbons today for my card box(s)… I’m building/wrapping a “mini-mountain” of faux-gifts in our colors (& with lots-o-ribbon) with a slot for cards. It’ll also double as an un-spoken indicator for guests as to where they should put their gifts; i.e. “set the trend.” The idea is that the faux-gift-box-mini-mountain will be too big & clunky for any of those dreaded gift bandits to slip away unnoticed… and, of course, use more ribbon.

4/12/08 @ 7:14 pm (reply)

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ErinSea

I hadn’t really thought about it yet, but I definitely should! I’m secretly proud of my bow-tying talents. I tie rockin bows on the first try. I’ll have to come up with some ways to show off and your post gave me ideas. Thanks!

4/12/08 @ 7:30 pm (reply)

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loveorchid

damn martha! i am using ribbons in my wedding and now people are going to think I copied her.

i am having 1920s/1930s vintage feel to my wedding so will have my bouquet with ribbon streams and flowerbuds tied to the ends.

then am incoporating this into other designs in the wedding

4/12/08 @ 7:41 pm (reply)

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Leticia

i too love ribbons!

it enhances so much. i can’t wait to see you wedding.

4/12/08 @ 11:24 pm (reply)

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Erica Rodefer

I’m definitely using lots of ribbons, too! I requested them on my flowers. I’m using them to tie up my favors (handmade lavender eye pillows). I’m even thinking about draping colorful ribbons on the inside of my tent for decorations.. I’m still deciding if that will be more trouble than it’s worth.

4/13/08 @ 1:39 am (reply)

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Myisha (message) 73 posts, Worker bee

I just got this issue today and I must admit that it is fantastic.

4/13/08 @ 3:38 am (reply)

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NearlyMsSubrosa (message) 290 posts, Helper bee

Our theme is sparklers and ribbons so you can be pretty sure it will be everywhere! Thanks for the tip… I’ll definitely be picking that magazine up!

4/13/08 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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JustChicEvents

I adore ribbon….such a budget friendly way to add color and decor to every part of your wedding!! I just saw the most adorable pew markers with tons of flowing ribbon, they would have fit right into this spread!

4/13/08 @ 1:37 pm (reply)

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archicalgal

i just bought a copy today! i love the section on all of the different kinds of engagement rings!!

4/13/08 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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gaudior23

I’m using ribbons in our centerpieces - making a square out of them and placing them in the middle. Ribbons to tie the table numbers on the mason jars Ribbons on the programs (fans). Ribbons on the card box like a present. Ribbons on the flowers. Maybe ribbons to tie the napkins at the place setting - I guess I need to negotiate how to do that. Can I add I got a great deal on ribbon!

4/13/08 @ 7:07 pm (reply)

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Cara

OHHHH…. Michaels was having a sale on ribbon when I went there other day, I bought out all the spools of Green and Purple I could find ! The finacee looked at me funny and said what are we using all this for ?! I was like… Umm pretty much EVERYTHING !

4/13/08 @ 11:39 pm (reply)

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SBH

Yay! I’m not the only one with love knots hanging from my bouquet!!

4/14/08 @ 12:02 pm (reply)

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Alice

is there a website where you can get massive amounts of ribbon for cheap? i’m on the hunt for some nice grosgrain or just nice ribbon that doesn’t require me to buy out the ribbon section of michael’s

4/14/08 @ 12:53 pm (reply)