Weddings
The maven of all things tasteful, Martha Stewart has impeccable  style when it comes to weddings, andThe Best of Martha Stewart Living:   Weddingscompiles the finest ideas from the magazine of  the same name. The book is designed to provide inspiration for the big day, whether it is for the ceremony or the reception. Wedding apparel isn't covered, but all of the other significant parts of the wedding are: ceremony and reception decorating, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cakes, favors, guest books, music--even storage and display of photographs and other memorabilia after the wedding.Stewart encourages readers to use the book's ideas as inspiration for  wedding elements unique to the bride and groom, and to avoid simply incorporating  the book's ideas into their wedding day. She emphasizes that a wedding should reflect the couple's personality and wishes, as well as any  customs they choose to follow. There are few rules of etiquette à la Emily  Post. Instead, the book provides historical explanations of common wedding traditions, then gives examples of variations on that tradition that  couples have decided to use in their weddings. Stylishly arranged color photographs of the bouquets, wedding cakes, reception decorations,  table settings, party favors, and more bring the ideas to life; instructions  for reproducing them are often provided.Many of Martha's suggestions are doable even on a budget because they  stick to simple, classic design. The reference section at the end of  the book includes ceremony and reception planning and seating tips; music suggestions; recipes for cakes, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres;  and sources for wedding supplies.The Best of Martha Stewart Living:  Weddingsshould prove a rich source of inspiration for couples  looking to add stylish and meaningful touches to their wedding day.--Kris Law