Stardust and LuLu's Closed for Labor Day

All work and no play = stressed bride.
Enjoy the holiday on Monday!

Happy Friday! Before the super-busy fall wedding season kicks into high gear, we have a little reprieve coming up: Labor Day! Both Stardust Celebrations and LuLu's Bridal Boutique will be closed on Monday so we can rest up to hit the ground running on Tuesday (hello, September!). Be sure to check out our amazing line-up of trunk shows this season. Sigh...so many gorgeous gowns, so little time!

Speaking of gorgeous gowns, don't forget our incredible special event showcasing the complete collection of stunning bridal gowns from celebrity favorite Amanda Wakeley. This is a limited engagement so be sure to make your appointment now to see the full line before the showcase ends.

Lovely brides, be sure you also take a break on Monday, our last hurrah of summer. See you soon and happy planning!

Stardust Now Carries C’est Papier, Inc. Invitations

As we shared with you here, we selected several fabulous new offerings during our adventure to the National Stationery Show in New York this summer. One of our new invitation lines we are just crazy for is C’est Papier.

A staple in the industry for more than 30 years, C’est Papier, Inc. is a family-owned operation that prides itself on impeccable workmanship, gorgeous papers and liners and cutting edge design. As they should!

Just a few of the wonderful things we fell head over heels for are the beautiful “ice” invitations, the stunning ⅛” thick Lucite invitations and the incredible textured fabric envelope liners available. Feast your eyes:

Beautiful "ice" invitation

Striking charcoal "ice" invitation with a touch of bling

This gorgeous Lucite invitation is ⅛” thick

Reflective silver mirri paper makes a statement!

This "ice" invitation features a sparkle foil border - so festive!

Elegant linen and brocade fabric combine in this lovely invitation suite

Attention-grabbing turquoise "ice" save-the-date

From save-the-dates and invitation suites to invites for showers, parties and rehearsal dinners, we are sure to meet your wedding-related stationery needs! Our papier-loving invitation experts are excited for you to come by our stationery studio at Stardust Celebrations to take in all of these paper beauties.

Very Special Limited Engagement: In-store Showcase of Amanda Wakeley’s Complete Sposa Bridal Collection

Stardust Celebrations invites you to a special showcase featuring the gorgeous new bridal gown collection from world renowned designer Amanda Wakeley. This limited engagement begins Wednesday, August 29, and will allow you to shop the full stunning Sposa Bridal Collection in our Stardust Bridal Salon, the exclusive retailer for this line in the southwestern US. Call 972.781.1619 now for your appointment to ensure you don’t miss this incredible opportunity.

Luxury. Elegance. Sophistication. With such words tied to her designs again and again, Amanda Wakeley is known for dressing royalty, models, athletes and celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Venus Williams, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and countless others. But she is also known for creating designs that are ideal for all women. Now the award-winning British designer has brought her design philosophy of “Innovative, naturally elegant, wearable luxury. Simple ideas expressed strongly.” to the bridal industry.

Twenty years ago, Amanda Wakeley launched her own signature label and since then has developed a reputation for beautiful, sophisticated and luxurious designs that suit all ages and body types. Her latest collection – the Sposa Bridal Collection – offers contemporary glamour and is always body enhancing with a luxurious use of fabrics, perfection of cut and attention to craftsmanship. Stardust Celebrations is delighted to be the only bridal salon in the southwestern US to carry these stunning gowns.

Limited Engagement Amanda Wakeley Showcase
The Bridal Salon at Stardust Celebrations
6464 W Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093
by appointment only: 972.781.1619

New Look and Name for Stardust's Blog

At long last, our blog matches our beautiful website, and we are thrilled about the change. We just adore our new face and name, and we hope you do, too! You can continue to keep up with Stardust by liking us on Facebook, subscribing to our blog, following us on Twitter or checking us out on Pinterest. You'll stay up-to-date on all of our exciting events and trunk shows, get great wedding planning advice and info on the hottest trends and of course, the scoop on the latest fashions for the entire wedding party!

Lovely Lace: Perfect for Brides AND Bridesmaids!

It cannot be said enough – we simply LOVE lace! There is something just so beautiful, fresh, elegant and feminine about it. Lace has been a leading trend at bridal market the past two seasons (read more about that here and here). And while it is a given that lace can be bridal, it can also be incredibly stylish for your bridesmaids!

We have started receiving the fall 2012 collections featuring the cutest lace gowns from some of our wonderful designers. Check out these stunners by Watters. This collection features styles with floral-inspired names, and the dresses are available with options in six lace colors and more than 25 colors of lining! Watters even offers a few separates pieces in this line.

Yes, these are beautiful and come in a vast selection of colors for your girls. BUT, these little lacy numbers are also great multi-taskers because they are perfect for you – for engagement parties, showers, your rehearsal dinner or as a going away dress!

Watters isn’t the only designer leading with this fabulous design element. Both Alvina Valenta and Noir by Lazaro have presented several fabulous lace gowns. Look at these beauties.

We hope to see you soon in our beautiful Stardust salon, exploring ways to incorporate lace into your wedding! Please feel free to call or come by to visit our bridesmaid experts with any questions on these lovely lace gowns!

Personalized Ring Pillows

We love these new personalized ring pillows from Checkerboard!

What a cute way to further put your personal touch on your wedding day. And, they make great keepsakes for your happily ever after!

We can order many different styles and most are available in a variety of colors. Come in and check out our samples and to see all of the options for ordering!

These stylish pillows feature a cute front and back!

We have lots of wonderful new goodies from our trip to the NY stationery show this summer. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of these fabulous finds right here on our blog, so be sure to subscribe so you won’t miss a thing!

Stardust Now Carries YSA Makino

We are over-the-top excited to share the latest new collection we will carry in our Stardust Bridal Salon: YSA Makino! These over-the-top bridal gowns are show-stopping, trend-setting statement gowns, and they are bold enough to design your entire wedding around their style!

Innovative YSA Makino wedding gowns celebrate femininity and feature stunning detail, from texture and embroidery to lace and beadwork. These gorgeous gowns are also known for punches of color and the incredible use of sumptuous fabric! Check out this stunner we received in store just last week.

photo from the designer



You can see it looks equally stunning on a real bride, not just models!

We will continue to post photos of our newest gown samples as they come in for the Fall 2012 season, so be sure to subscribe to our blog and like us on Facebook!

p.s. If the name YSA Makino seems familiar to you, it’s probably because pieces of the evening gown collection are frequently worn by celebrities at red carpet events. Big-name fans include Alicia Keys, Jane Seymour, Mariah Carey, Reba McEntire, CSI Miami’s Eva LaRue and Pussycat Dolls’ Melody Thornton among others.

Mori Lee Trunk Show at LuLu's This Weekend

This weekend, LuLu's Bridal Boutique is excited to present the newest collection from the award-winning Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner. A fixture in the bridal industry for 50 years, Mori Lee bridal gowns offer details, elegance and quality at moderate prices. Come by LuLu's in Uptown Dallas this weekend to peruse this beautiful line! No appointment required.

Exciting News: A Blog Facelift!

We are so excited to tell you that we've been working on a reskin - a facelift, if you will - of our blog! Our beautiful new look will be launching very soon. Here are a few visual hints (in puzzle format!) as to what you can expect, but know that it will be a perfect complement to our lovely website!

Subscribe to us so you can be one of the first to see it - and to read all of our great posts on the wonderful world of weddings, as well as the happenings at Stardust Celebrations!

Fall 2012 Trunk Show Line-up

With August being the hottest month in Texas, it is slightly slower for weddings. Both Stardust and LuLu's will be closed each Sunday in August, but we have an exciting, jam-packed trunk show season kicking off in September. We can't wait to share with you all of the new amazing bridal gowns and accessories from our many wonderful designers. We are also involved in some of the best bridal shows in town. Here is our current schedule so you can mark your calendars! Please keep in mind that we add shows frequently this time of year, so we will update as we get new events scheduled!

August
Mori Lee Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, August 10-11

September
Paris Veil and Accessory Trunk Show* at Stardust, September 7-9
Pronovias Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, September 7-9
Alvina Valenta Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, September 14-16
David Tutera Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, September 14-16
Watters and Wtoo Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, September 21-23
Casablanca Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, September 21-23
Haute Weddings: A Bridal Affair  at The Adolphus, September 30

October
Maggie Sottero Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, October 5-7
UNVEILED Bridal Show at Hilton Anatole, October 7
James Clifford Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, October 19-21
Jim Hjelm Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, October 26-28

November
Tara Keely Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, November 2-4
Matthew Christopher Bridal Trunk Show at Stardust, November 9-11
Lazaro Bridal and Noir by Lazaro Bridesmaids Trunk Show at Stardust, November 23-25
Allure Bridal Trunk Show at LuLu's, November 23-25
Victor Harper at Stardust, November 30-December 2

*special appearance by the Designer

Powers-Davison Real Wedding Video Highlights

Late this past spring, we shared details with you of a lovely Fort Worth wedding. Now we’re excited to show you their video highlights from Sonrise Video Productions.

As wedding planners, we encourage the inclusion of a videographer or film maker in your vendor lineup. We see the relationship between photography and videography as symbiotic…it’s not an "either-or", but a "both-and" thing. While photographs capture details, a single expression or one moment in time, film captures the complete journey throughout your wedding day. Video will capture the range of emotions on a groom’s face as his bride walks down the aisle, the laughter shared between a couple during their first dance and conservative grandparents busting moves never before seen! If a photograph says a thousand words, video is poetry in motion!

So, in the yang to the photos’ yin…here are the beautiful video highlights of Sawyer and Drew’s wedding!

Davison Wedding Highlights from Sonrise Video Productions on Vimeo.

New Bridal Collection: Amanda Wakeley

Right now, all eyes are on London for the 2012 Olympics. With the regular glimpses of the Royals and the sweeping footage of the meandering River Thames and all of the city’s majestic historical landmarks, well, it’s enough to bring out the anglophile in all of us! And we now have one more reason to love our friends across the pond – a spectacular new bridal collection from British designer Amanda Wakeley!

Luxury. Elegance. Sophistication. With such words tied to her designs again and again, Amanda Wakeley is known for dressing royalty, models, athletes and celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge and sister Pippa, Venus Williams, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and countless others. But she is also known for creating designs that are ideal for all women. Now the award-winning British designer has brought her design philosophy of “Innovative, naturally elegant, wearable luxury. Simple ideas expressed strongly.” to the bridal industry. And Stardust Celebrations is delighted to be the only bridal salon in the southwestern US to carry these stunning gowns.

Twenty years ago, Amanda Wakeley launched her own signature label and since then has developed a reputation for beautiful, sophisticated and luxurious designs that suit all ages and body types. Her latest collection – the Sposa Bridal Collection – offers contemporary glamour and is always body enhancing with a luxurious use of fabrics, perfection of cut and attention to craftsmanship.

Recently, Amanda’s gorgeous Cleopatra style gown (AW 108) was worn by top Irish model and former Miss Ireland Aoife Cogan in her wedding to rugby star Gordon D'Arcy in Ireland. The equivalent of a wedding between an American supermodel and an NFL star here in the states, the event garnered lots of press in the UK!

Our team of bridal stylists looks forward to dressing some of our lovely brides in Amanda’s incredible gowns! Call today (972.781.1619) to make your appointment to check out these elegant and ethereal gowns!