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Matthew Robbins

Name: Matthew Robbins
Title: Contributor to Martha Stewart Weddings & Partner/Creative Director of Matthew Robbins Design
Hometown: St. Augustine, Florida
Favorite wedding flower: Sweetpeas
Best planning tip: When designing your wedding, go with what feels natural and essential to your own style and aesthetic. Otherwise, you’ll feel like a guest at your own event.

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Flowers and Friends in Wilmington, N.C.

Posted by Matthew Robbins

I was recently invited by my fabulous friend Jean Rosenberg, of Fiore Fine Flowers, to be a special guest and speaker for a wonderful day in Wilmington, North …

Flowers From the Far East

Posted by Matthew Robbins

At my Flower School NY book signing, I saw the most amazing blossoms by Bloom Japan. Everyday their growers check each and every stem by hand! Can you …

Rustic With Style, Part Two

Posted by Matthew Robbins

In my post last week I shared some of the details from the cocktail hour of our chic, rustic Grasmere Farm wedding. Today I’m sharing a peek at …

Rustic With Style, Part One

Posted by Matthew Robbins

We have all enjoyed a healthy dose of homespun details from country, farm, and barn weddings in recent years. But too much of anything is never so great: …

Classic Winter White Elegance

Posted by Matthew Robbins

Sometimes, with new clients, I’m so caught up in making every detail custom and unique that I find we all overlook the beauty in something classic, understated, and …

An Eco-Chic Bridal Shower

Posted by Matthew Robbins

There are so many wonderful events leading up to your wedding date, but a luncheon hosted by your dearest friends can be one of the most enjoyable.
I saw …

Costume Change: Wedding Day Wardrobe

Posted by Matthew Robbins

I love watching each and every client bring their dreams to life with choices in hair, makeup, and fashion for their wedding day. But the fun isn’t only …

Brunch Instead of Dinner?

Posted by Matthew Robbins

I recently attended a fabulous brunch hosted by Marcey Brownstein Catering and it sparked a few ideas for a daytime wedding reception. I know we all love the …