The Martha Effect
I love Martha Stewart and reading the newest issue of Weddings very often inspires and informs. She’s so crafty! BUT, she’s also not at all interested in keeping within a reasonable budget for your wedding. One of the recent issues has Blake Lively’s bouquet on it from her wedding to Ryan Reynolds. Oo la la! It’s masterpiece - lush garden blooms in pale colors accented by jasmine vines and a beautiful duchesse satin vintage ribbon. $300, easy, probably more. If this is your budget, great! I’d love to re-create this for you. If you want to avoid the Martha Effect, be open to floral substitutions that will mimic the design, without costing a fortune. Your bouquet is one area where you should get what you want, but you shouldn’t need a second mortgage to do it. I found this similar bouquet while Googling for Images. Its design is attributed to Flowers by Fudgie out of Sarasota, Florida. You’ll notice ...