Big Trunk Shows This Weekend: Claire Pettibone and David Tutera

StarDust Celebrations has two must-attend trunk shows going on this weekend (October 3-5)! First up, the uber-romantic collection from Claire Pettibone will be featured at the StarDust Bridal Salon.

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 or book online ASAP, as most slots are already filled, but we will try to accomodate every bride with her heart set on a fabulous Claire Pettibone gown!

Sister store LuLu's Bridal will be hosting a trunk show for the stunning new collection from David Tutera for Mon Cheri.

David works closely with Mon Cheri designer Martin Thornburg to develop an assortment of fashionable bridal gowns ranging from traditional ball gowns to modern wedding dresses, and couture bridal fashions to more informal wedding designs. David Tutera for Mon Cheri offers today’s stylish brides with high quality fabrics, hand-beaded Swarovski crystals, and impeccable fit at an affordable price.

Call LuLu's or book online to secure your appointment with these lovely gowns!

Breaking News: LuLu’s Bridal is Now Accepting Appointments

We have BIG news for you about

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After working on a walk-in basis for more than a decade, we’re thrilled to announce that LuLu’s Bridal is transitioning to an appointment-based bridal boutique!



LuLu's Bride Chelsea in Pronovias
photo: Shaun Menary

Brides are now able to schedule an initial bridal consultation, a follow-up bridal consultation, an accessories/veil appointment and an appointment to try on a purchased bridal gown after its arrival.


LuLu's Bride Katelyn in Angelina Faccenda by Mori Lee
photo: nbarrett

An initial bridal consultation will be a one-and-a-half-hour personal appointment with a professional bridal stylist. We could not be more excited, as this will give each bride a dedicated stylist for an extended time to help her find the perfect gown.


LuLu's Bride Melanie in Allure
photo: The Cotton Crop

Brides may book online now or by calling the salon at 214.871.9610. We will still do our best to accommodate walk-in guests but we highly encourage booking an appointment.

LuLu's Bride Jessica in David Tutera for Mon Cheri
photo: Widyn Photography


More big LuLu’s news is coming soon, so be sure to check back often!

LuLu's Bride Karlie in Allure
photo: Rick Hayes Photography

Trends We Love: Metallics

Now that Fall is here, we're starting to dream about the lush colors that come with the lovely season. We're especially crushing on metallics right now, which are just H-O-T! Metallics are super-glam any time of the year, but they do seem to lend themselves particularly to Fall. There are so many opportunities to bring in gold, silver, bronze, pewter and copper...let us count the ways!
Stationery
Your invitation sets the stage for your wedding, giving your guests a glimpse of the style and elements of your wedding. If you're going to incorporate metallic accents into your event, including a little shiny something on your invitation is a great way to give a sneak peek of what's to come. Carry the theme throughout your wedding with all of your stationery, including wedding programs, escort or place cards, table cards, menus and favor tags!

 

 

 

 

 

Bridal Gowns
Wedding gowns with lots of accents have been huge for a while now, and we see no sign of that slowing down. In addition to bling, brides love gowns with metallic elements, whether they are gold or silver in tone. Here are some fabulous faves!

 

 

 

 

Bridesmaid Dresses
Having your 'maids in some pretty metallic hues is a great way to bring in the heavy metal. Whether long or short, elegant or flirty, we think these are beautiful options!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reception Décor
Your reception is where you can really let your love of metals shine! You can bring in as much or as little metallic accenting as you desire, using elements such as chargers, table card frames, chairs, floral containers, linens, mirrored furniture, cakes and more! Whether you're going gold or silver, shiny or muted, metallics are fabulous way to bring on the glamour!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stylish brides, are any of you incorporating metallic in your wedding day design?

photo credits: AllenTsai, Amy Herfurth, Anna Smith, f8studio, Goode Photography, HelmutWalker

Join Us at LuLu's for the Pronovias Trunk Show This Weekend

Love, passion, beauty...the designers at Pronovias seek to fulfill every bride's dream with these meaningful qualities. Hailing from the world-renowned Spanish design house, Pronovias gowns are glamorous, sophisticated, bold and majestic. Innovators in the bridal industry, it was the Pronovias Group who brought the “prêt-á-porter” or ready-to-wear concept from the fashion world into bridal. Pronovias gowns are decidedly feminine, designed to celebrate the female shape. Whether simply elegant, lavishly embellished or lace covered, Pronovias gowns are constructed with the utmost quality and are always fashion forward.

Preview the expanded current bridal gown collection from Pronovias this weekend at LuLu's Bridal Boutique, where no appointment is necessary.

StarDust Team in Vegas, Baby – for a Convention

At StarDust, we are all about training, growing, learning…really doing anything to help us become better at everything we do for our brides and grooms. From keeping on top of the most fashion forward bridal styles to forecasting wedding planning trends to seeking more ways to take our customer service to the next level, we research, network and attend courses and seminars to help equip us to continually offer our clients the very best.


StarDusters Marsha, Devan, Jenny, Lara and Laura are joined by
industry friend (and AACWP Executive Director) Micki

This week, several members of our team have been in Las Vegas for the Wedding MBA Convention. This enlightening week is jam-packed with incredibly valuable information to assist wedding industry people in improving their businesses and better serving brides. It is always one of the must-attend national conferences in the wedding industry and with good reason!

Laura and Devan soak up the wisdom from The Knot's Carley Roney!

The three-day event featured renowned industry experts as speakers, such as The Knot cofounder Carley Roney; Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings; and top executives from several leading industry companies such as WeddingWire.com, Perfect Wedding Guide, and OffbeatBride.com. Each seminar was geared toward educating and advising wedding business professionals on relevant topics such as:

• the place of technology – especially social media – in the wedding world
• elegant wedding style that transcends time
• cultural nuances of ethnic weddings
• finding ways to continually ignite creativity
• tips on getting your clients’ weddings published
• international wedding trends
• understanding today’s brides and how to tailor services to them.

Just to name a few. Whew! Between the abundant breakouts, there were networking events, shows and tours.

This is THE wedding chapel in Vegas to visit - inside you'll find a convertible pink Cadillac, plenty of ambiance smoke and an Elvis impersonator! See more pics on our Facebok page!

While we are serious about being the best in the biz, we also like to cut loose and have some fun!

It was an exciting, exhausting, amazing few days, and we cannot wait to bring home what we’ve gleaned and put it all into practice!