Martha Stewart Weddings
Yesterday could have possibly been the greatest day that I have ever had. Well okay, my wedding was the greatest day. Yesterday was a pretty close second. Style Me Pretty, along with four other wonderful blogs, was featured by Martha Stewart on her morning show. Yep, it’s true. She opened the show with a little segment on blogs, then mentioned a few of us in the audience, mine included! It was SUCH an honor and to be honest, I don’t think that a single producer there knew that I wasn’t completely over the moon. I had a hard time keeping the silly, little girl grin off my face, I clapped a little too loudly and I jumped up to lead the standing ovation when Martha walked out. Well at least that is what I was doing in my head:)
Anyway, to thank her, I thought that I would do a post on her 10th anniversary issue, published in 2005 which was briefly shown on yesterday’s show. Here are her top ten favorite wedding stories…
The Top Row: The first photo is a suite of wedding stationery which Martha believes makes the details of your wedding more memorable and personal. The second photo is a green bouquet, mixing viburnum with Queen Anne’s lace. The third photo is a tower of roses cake from 1998.
The Second Row: The first photo is a unique arrangement from 2000 which pairs mauve and citrus green, alternating sizes to take advantage of a long table. The second is a wreath made of fresh flowers, this one using freesia, dahlias and roses. Perfect for a “just married” car. The third photo was created using 150 hybrid tea roses and was formed into a heart shape. So pretty. The fourth picture is a group of details that incorporate a distinct theme…in this case, daisies.
The Bottom Row: Of course, the gorgeous tower of cupcakes that was featured in the 2003 issue and has become so popular. The second photo is a winter white candy bar, featured in 2001. The third photo are “dragees all dressed up.” Perfect ways to make a classic wedding treat, so unique.
So, thank you Martha, for featuring Style Me Pretty on your show. It was an incredible experience that I will not forget. And to readers, if you ever have an opportunity to make a NY trip and visit the Martha Stewart Show, you are in for such a treat. The set is gorgeous, Martha is captivating and watching the show unfold is a true experience.
The other blogs that were featured, which you absolutely have to check out if you haven’t already are the Hostess Blog, Pink of Perfection, Smitten Kitchen and Wednesday Chef.
Congrats on the Martha news! I love reading your blog, and you totally deserve the recognition!
Congratz Abby! I completely understand how you were on the moon... its a great honor!
And like Sarah said you deserve it!
That's great Abby! I agree with everyone, you totally deserve the recognition. Your blog is fantastic and I'm happy that everyone gets to enjoy it!
That's great Abby! I agree with everyone, you totally deserve the recognition. Your blog is fantastic and I'm happy that everyone gets to enjoy it!
That's great Abby! I agree with everyone, you totally deserve the recognition. Your blog is fantastic and I'm happy that everyone gets to enjoy it!
WOW! Abby that is fantastic!! A dream come true - it couldn't have happened to a better or more talented person. Just loving watching you and SMP grow! All good - congrats!
Abby, this is so great for you and SMP. I love love love your blog and you are such an inspiration. I'm looking forward to a SMP magazine!!!!!!
Love it!! So fun! I am sure you will be over the moon for a few more days if not longer. :)
So, I randomly dvr(ed) Martha's show yesterday and was so delighted and surprised when she started her show by talking about blogs and your's in particular. I am a daily reader of your blog and it was so thrilled that you got several on air mentions. How wonderful. You blog definitely deserves this attention! I am so happy to hear that you had a great time at her show. Did you get to meet her afterwards by chance? And how did they approach you about being on the show? Were you the cute blonde sitting on the end? :)
Hi Abby -- It was so nice to meet you yesterday. I'm glad its not just me that's little Martha ga-ga, though I was so freaked out by the presence of cameras and bright lights, I was too frozen to ask her any questions. Next time, right?
I saw you on the show and heard the blog mentioned and got so giddy. Congratulations! As a long time fan, I know it's well deserved!
Abby, I too saw you on Martha and they should have given you way more time on camera. Yor were fabulous! Every time you were in the picture the screen just lit up. You need to change the title of your blog to stylemegorgeous and let MS know that her protege was her guest sitting in the audience...Dad
Oh...you guys! So nice. Gotta love it when your Dad calls you gorgeous!
Deb, soooo nice to meet you too! All of the bloggers were really so talented and sweet.
The day was insanely fun. The show itself is like this little wonderland...everything seems more vivid and perfect than on TV. The kitchen is amazing...every cooks dream come true. We went thru the test kitchens and the prop rooms, the offices where they layout the magazine, the kitchen where the create the gorgeous wedding cakes. It really was such a fairy tale day.
PS - I was the blond(ish) on the end! I haven't seen it yet, so I am a little nervous as to what I looked like. If it is anything like I imagine in my head, it' kind of scary!
PSS - We didn't get to meet her but she looked right at us with a warm smile when she was greeting us, and she was so close that you felt like you were just sitting there talking to her.
Outstanding! It's so amazing what we can do when we have passion and dedication to the craft. I am excited for you and can't even imagine how excited you were. I know how hard you work on your blog because it's an excellent one. Congrats and tell us more about how fun she really was!
The show aired today in our area...so I was thrilled to see you, too! (Saw you a lot during the Chevy Chase segment when they were talking to his wife & daughter. By the way, Abby is the one with the big smile on her face and a blue top:) SO happy for you!
That's AWESOME, Abby!! You definitely deserve the "shout out". Your blog is fantastic and a real inspiration to brides, planners, bloggers, well- ANYONE who loves a daily dose of pretty things! Now that you've conquered "M", could "O" be far behind...? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!
That's AWESOME, Abby!! You definitely deserve the "shout out". Your blog is fantastic and a real inspiration to brides, planners, bloggers, well- ANYONE who loves a daily dose of pretty things! Now that you've conquered "M", could "O" be far behind...? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!
Yay! So exciting! (Oh ... so jealous!) CONGRATULATIONS!
Abby - it was so nice to meet you yesterday. What a fun day!
Abby, I, like you, was totally over the moon! Seeing Martha in action was a dream come true, I think my mouth was hanging open much of the time. :) So great to meet you -- now I just wish you'd get an RSS feed! :) :)
wow what an honor, that is so fantastic. congrats!
Congrats Abby! You have a wonderful blog!!
Abby -
That is so wonderful. You shuld really be proud of yourself. I think you totally deserve it --- I read your blog EVERYDAY -- and only hope I can be as successful as you. :)
Abby this is so great!! Congratulations! And I'm sure you looked gorgeous, no worries there:)
Wow, Abby, that's wonderful! Congratulations. Your blog is stunning and overflowing with great ideas, so I'm sure it was their honor to mention you!!
Best wishes,
-Dawn
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Hi, Abby. I’m so glad you had a great time at the taping yesterday, and I'm flattered by all the nice things you had to say about Martha Stewart Weddings. The feeling is definitely mutual! You’re at the very top of my must-read blog list. By the way, I absolutely love your inspiration boards post. I’ll definitely be checking back to see more!
OMG - this is SO exciting - congrats!
You deserve it - you are such an inspiration to us all - thanks!
OMG - this is SO exciting - congrats!
You deserve it - you are such an inspiration to us all - thanks!
OMG - this is SO exciting - congrats!
You deserve it - you are such an inspiration to us all - thanks!
Congratulations, Abby! :D You completely deserved it.
Congrats Abby. I read your blog every day and I am very excited for you.I called my co-worker right away to tell her you were on the show. What an honor to be featured by Martha Stewart.
Thanks so much to all of you for the sweet words! I really want to make Style Me Pretty a place where inspiration thrives and where readers feel at home to express themselves and their own creativity. After all, if there is one day of your life where inspiration and style can pour out of every corner, it's your wedding day!