Real Wedding: Bethany and Chris

We were just giddy to see a bridal gown client and her lovely wedding featured on Style Me Pretty!

Beautiful Stardust bride Bethany just glowed in her gorgeous Hayley Paige "Hattie" bridal gown. The gown's romantic and feminine style was perfectly suited to the bride's outdoor celebration!

Visit SMP to enjoy her full wedding.

Find Your Uniquely You Bridal Gown at our Claire Pettibone Trunk Show this Weekend

Dallas brides, are you looking for a wedding gown that is whimsical, romantic and unique? You must call now to schedule your appointment for our Claire Pettibone Trunk Show at Stardust Bridal Salon this weekend! These stunning gowns are enchanting and feature beautiful details sure to catch your guests' - and your groom's - eye!

Claire Pettibone began her love affair with bridal gowns at the age of four, after being mesmerized by a bride walking down the aisle of the historical St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Pettibone is known for her unique, vintage-inspired gowns finished with a modern flair. Pettibone’s gorgeous gowns feature signatures such as delicate details, intricate embellishments and their ethereal, feminine feel. The timeless gowns are made of silk, lace, tulle and more and give the bride a feeling of utter glamour and grace on her most special day.

Call the Bridal Salon at Stardust Celebrations at 972.781.1619 to secure your time during this very special shopping event.

Ask the Sylist: the Low-Back Wedding Gown

Q: I really love the dramatic look of a low-back gown and am leaning toward one for my wedding day. Are there any special considerations I need to think about?

A: In a word, yes! Low backs are stunning – simply beautiful and yes, very dramatic. BUT. If you are also interested in a very fitted waist, many low-back gown styles do not work very well. Because of the lack of material all the way around the bodice, there just isn’t enough there to get a super-tight fit.

 

Here are a few photos illustrating what we mean.

Wtoo Lanai gown

 

 

Claire Pettibone Provence gown

 

Wtoo Fiji gown

Now, all that being said, open back gowns are still a gorgeous option. Many styles are very flattering and can provide an hourglass shape, especially if you go with a keyhole or an illusion back. Here are a few examples:

Lazaro 3356 gown

 

Jim Hjelm 8359

 

Tara Keely 2354

 

Alvina Valenta 9357

 

But just a plunging back will just not give brides a super-snug fit. One other word to the wise: be cautious of a strapless gown with an extremely low back – you are risking a wardrobe malfunction! That’s probably not the memory you are going for on your wedding day!

Big Bang Theory Star Creates Buzz in Matthew Christopher Wedding Gown

You might have heard a little something about a stir that one gorgeous blond actress caused by posting a photo of herself in a wedding gown just weeks after becoming engaged. We are, of course, referring to the lovely Kaley Cuoco, aka hottie neighbor Penny on The Big Bang Theory, and her wedding gown-clad Instagram photo cheekily joking about getting married. The photo was actually taken on the set of The Wedding Ringer, which Cuoco is currently filming. The fun story and photo has circulated all over the entertainment blogosphere but was missing one vital bit of info – details on the gown!

Well, we at Stardust Celebrations are thrilled to share with you that the gown is none other than Sofia, by one of our incredibly talented designers, Matthew Christopher! Our North Dallas area bridal salon is the exclusive salon for Matthew Christopher bridal gowns in North Texas.

We have learned that in the movie, Cuoco will also don a few additional Matthew Christopher bridal gowns: Poppy Trumpet, Coco and Sabrina.

We are delighted to share with you that Stardust Bridal Salon carries these gowns! Stardust carries the identical version of Sofia and Poppy Trumpet, while we carry the A-line version of Sabrina (Cuoco will wear the trumpet version of Sabrina in the movie) and the more heavily beaded version of Coco, called Bianca.

 

 

Another detail to note is that the veil and jewelry the stunning Cuoco is wearing is from Haute Bride, by designer Lindsie Jones, another collection that we are pleased to offer you at Stardust!

 

Call us today at 972.781.1619 to schedule a time to check out our glorious collection of Matthew Christopher wedding gowns, or come by our West Plano salon to preview our Haute Bride jewelry!

 

image credits: Kaley Cuoco via Instagram, Matthew Christopher

Shop Two Fabulous Trunk Shows this Weekend

Award-winning design genius Victoria McMillan launched the latest venture in her 20-year-plus bridal design career in April 2010: Victoria Nicole. StarDust is the only salon in North Texas to have the privilege of carrying the stunning collection.

Wedded to designer Victoria McMillan's own personal design sensibilities, the gowns are glamorous yet romantic, the picture of timeless elegance. With more than 20 years of experience designing sophisticated and elegant gowns, this is Victoria's most personal collection yet, and she imparts a bit of herself in every gown she creates. Victoria notes, "It is my intent to create styles brides can look back on many years later, and still love the way they looked on their wedding day. It is so very flattering to be chosen to be part of such a special day."

Call Stardust Bridal Salon today at 972.781.1619 to schedule your appointment with these stunning gowns.

The Design Team at Allure Bridals prides themselves on bringing brides an extraordinary depth and variety of gowns at affordable prices. Their gowns can be timeless, understatedly elegant or over-the-top glamorous. The line offers many variations on all gown silhouettes, from sheath to full ball gown and everything in between, and the design house creates gowns in a multitude of fabrics such as satin, lace, tulle, silk and more.

Join us at LuLu's Bridal Boutique this weekend for a trunk show featuring these latest Allure fashions. No appointment is required.

Trend Alert: Jewel-Toned Color Palette

Jewel tones are a hot trend for the fall! And why not?! Jewel tones bring in such a warmth and richness that they are perfect for cooler temps. You can mix and match them - emerald and amethyst, ruby and amber or sapphire and jade? Yes, please! Or you can go a monochromatic route and let your deep, rich jewel tone be the anchor for the family of hues making up your ombre-esque color palette.

Whether you're looking for luxe jewel-toned bridesmaid dresses, mother of the occasion gowns, invitation suites or accessories such as shoes and jewelry, Stardust offers you a fabulous selection featuring rich colors such as eggplant, goldenrod, moss, peacock, emerald, Bordeaux and indigo - just to name a few!

Here are few luscious bits of inspiration to get you going on your own jewel-toned wedding:

Jewel tones enrich wedding stationery and treats.

Bridesmaid gowns and floral design are two of the easiest ways to bring in jewel tones.

Deep, beautiful jewel tones make for a striking reception.

Shop Victor Harper Trunk Show This Weekend

Inspired by the musings of feminine sophistication, elegance and sensuality, the Victor Harper Collection weaves together glamour, refinement and drama in perfect silhouettes to mold and flatter the body. Brought to us by the design genius who created bridal gowns for brands such as Vera Wang, Amsale and the Platinum Collection for Priscilla of Boston, among others, the collection offers bridal gowns in an assortment of exclusive fabrics that include Silk Satins, Mikado and Organza. Each style is embellished with beading and embroidery patterns that are hand drawn by the designer and crafted in an array of Austrian crystals, pearls and trims unique to the Victor Harper Collection.

Join us at Stardust Bridal Salon this weekend (October 18, 19 and 20) for a trunk show featuring this stunning collection. Call 972.781.1619 for your appointment.

Fall 2014 Bridal Market Recap

My, oh my…we die! We are in NYC for 2014 Bridal Market and as always, it’s a whirlwind of pretty things (that just may be the understatement of the year for us)!

We have been running from show to show, soaking in so much gorgeousness we can scarcely breathe! We are seeing some FAB-U-LOUS trends that we know you will just love. Here are a few in no particular order other than how they are tumbling out of our brains!

Beautiful Beading

Designers are really using beadwork and crystals in beautiful new ways. Some of it is dramatic and intricate while some of it is understated sparkle, but make no mistake – it is all stunning! Here’s a peek:

Pronovias

Watters

Jim Hjelm

Eve of Milady

Statement Backs

Yes, the dramatic back is still a huge trend but incredibly talented designers are keeping it fresh with lots of illusion details, lace and beading. See what we mean:

Victoria Nicole

Eve of Milady

Maggie Sottero

Color

Color is still going strong. Again, the pinks and soft earth-tones are quite prevalent but we’re seeing some new colors or color being used in embellishments or as accents more.

Watters

Lazaro

 Gold is huge! A carryover from the vintage/art deco wave, elegant gold details are adorning gowns in metallic laces, subtle belts/sashes, embroidery, beadwork and even splashes of color on the gown. Check out the use of this rich metallic.

Claire Pettibone

Eve of Milady

Lazaro

Maggie Sottero

Lazaro

We’re also seeing lots of BLUE! From tiny touches of it to rich details to fully colored gowns, "something blue" is going to be big!

Jim Hjelm

Lazaro

Matthew Christopher

 Black also continues to be a popular accent. It’s a great choice for a bride seeking the dramatic.

Maggie Sottero

Claire Pettibone

Lazaro

High-Low Hemlines

High-low hems are proving their staying power as a trend, and again, we’re seeing it in different ways. Love the different options with this fashion forward detail.

Sottero and Midgley

Lazaro

Lovely Layers

We love layers! They add interest and depth to a gown and are just plain romantic! And this season, they are everywhere! It seems all designers have embraced layer love and the results are stunning! Tulle, lace, organza, satin – it’s all getting the layered treatment.

Watters

Eve of Milady

Alvina Valenta

Pronovias

Hayley Paige

Flowy Fabrics
Soft, romantic fabrics are a prominent feature of bridal gowns this season! The give the gown lots of movement and are definitely more romantic and feminine. Graceful and elegant, this classic feature is super-hot right now!

Eve of Milady

Jim Hjelm

Pronovias

Alvina Valenta

Delicate Details
We mentioned this above in beading and backs, but delicate details are abounding! They’re softer, more romantic and feminine. Sweet, dainty details are just beautiful, don’t you think?!

Alvina Valenta

Sottero and Midgley

Hayley Paige

Fit-and-Flare/Mermaid/Trumpet
This silhouette that goes by oh-so-many names is still HUGE! It is so very flattering on nearly every body type and it works in many different fabrics! It’s beautiful when it’s done in sleek and simple silk satin, when it’s embellished and when it’s done in lace or tulle! Fit-and-flare is also very impactful when done with layers! Don’t you agree?

Victoria Nicole

Lazaro

Victoria Nicole

Hayley Paige

Sleeves and Capes

Yes, sleeves are still very now! And along those lines, we are seeing more capes and boleros/jackets. And most of them are sheer and illusionary in nature – lots of lace, organza and tulle. So very elegant!

Eve of Milady

Casablanca Bridal

Sottero and Midgley

Matthew Christopher

Lace
You probably noticed that without a doubt, lace is still a top trend in bridal gowns! The gorgeous fabric lends itself to so many different looks and we still cannot get enough of it!

Watters

Lazaro

Augusta Jones

Claire Pettibone

Pronovias

Sparkle

Again, this ties in with the bead trend, but we are seeing so much sparkle on accessories such as belts, sashes and headpieces (of the vintage rather than tiara variety). This works great with a more understated gown, but can also hold its own with a more embellished gown, as well. Love it!

Sara Gabriel sashes, belts and headpieces

A word on Beauty

The models all look so stunning! There are some definite beauty trends on the runway that we fully expect to see at weddings! The look we have seen the most so far is a subtle, natural face with either smoky or gilded eyes and statement lips! And the lips seem to be in shades of crimson, berry or bold pink. The effect is very striking!

And while braids are still everywhere, they are now more part of an updo rather than in a loose, hanging braid. And in addition to braided updos, buns are HOT! Whether low and looped (à la chignon) or full ballerina buns high on top of the head, these fabulous hairstyles are here to stay awhile!

We will continue to recap all the gorgeousness that is circulating at Fall 2014 Bridal Market! To stay apprised of the latest and greatest from us in real-time, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

PHOTO CREDITS: SDC Staff; PRONOVIAS; MONIQUE LHUILLIUER; GEORGE CHINSEE and MATTEO VOLTA VIA BRIDES