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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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Beauty, Baubles & Bubbly Event

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I’m so excited to be a part of a special event next weekend in NYC hosted by the lovely ladies at Gabriella Bridal Salon and Merci NY. The …

A Way to Amp Up Your Aisle

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I came across this photo from a recent weddings, and I fell in love all over again with the outdoor ceremony’s aisle bouquets. Instead of decorated the chairs …

Metallic Inspiration: Copper

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I’m a huge fan of all things silver, but I also collect many beautiful copper vases and objects. The warmth and glow of copper surfaces looks amazing with …

Amazing Orchids

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Orchids are sometimes overlooked as they tend to be expensive and they are often interpreted into strictly tropical designs. I’m here to tell you: Please don’t shy away …

In Season: Vibrant Color

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If you thumb through the pages of any major fashion magazine right now you will notice color everywhere. I’m especially delighted to see such an obsession with tangerine …

Flowers and Friends in Wilmington, N.C.

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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

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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

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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 …