Get a Sneak Peek at Our Brand New Wedding Book!

Photography by: Bryan Gardner

We're thrilled to announce that our brand new wedding book, Martha Stewart Weddings Ideas & Inspirations, has arrived and with it, more than 250 pages of planning advice, fresh ideas, and need-to-know info on working with vendors, finding inspiration, and keeping your guests happy and comfortable. The 12 chapters cover the planning process chronologically, from announcing your engagement (woo-hoo!) and finding a venue to picking a palette, designing your big-day look, and deciding on stationery and flowers. You'll also get ideas for putting together a personal—and meaningful—ceremony, a fun and fabulous reception, and a delectable dinner menu and desserts. Consider it your ultimate guide to planning a wedding!

Preorder your copy of Martha Stewart Weddings Ideas & Inspirations and receive an autographed copy from Martha, or grab it when it hits shelves on December 1 ($60, Clarkson Potter). Know someone else who's engaged? It makes an awesome wedding gift! In the meantime, here's an exclusive look at what you'll find inside its pages:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One
YOU'RE ENGAGED!
First things first: Share your news, set a budget, and draft a guest list.

Chapter Two
DREAM UP YOUR THEME
Select a place that speaks to you, then start personalizing your party.

Chapter Three
JUST ADD COLOR
Five strategies for picking a palette and fun ways to carry it through your day.

Chapter Four
STYLE YOUR LOOK
How to find the gown of your dreams, look gorgeous, and dress your attendants.

Chapter Five
SELECT YOUR STATIONERY
Everything you need to know about invites and extras from escort cards to thank-you notes.

Chapter Six
FIND YOUR FLOWERS
Blooms for all seasons, styles, and budgets, plus hiring the right florist for you.

Chapter Seven
START TO CELEBRATE
Registry tips and ideas for engagement and bachelor/ette parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners.

Chapter Eight
WELCOME YOUR GUESTS
Help invitees plan, and get them to the right places—and in the best moods—all weekend.

Chapter Nine
MASTER YOUR CEREMONY
Vows, music, rituals: all that adds meaning to this momentous occasion.

Chapter Ten
DESIGN YOUR RECEPTION
Give guests the time of their lives with great food, amazing music, and a well-planned event.

Chapter Eleven
CREATE YOUR CAKE
Filling, frosting, and finery to serve a sweet sensation, and dazzling dessert-bar ideas.

Chapter Twelve
PLAN YOUR SEND-OFF
Festive farewell moments: Toss confetti, give fab favors, and make a grand getaway.