Macaroons - visual effect but bland taste

I have always admired the pretty macaroons I see in books or in the display cases at cafes. They come in the popular colours of pink and green; basically pastels. I got the chance to try them at a wedding reception and to my disappointment, they were tasteless and difficult to eat daintily as well. Yes, they were sweet and sticky but the blandness was evident. I shall learn not to judge by appearances the next time.