Real Wedding: A Curvy Bride's Lush Plantation Wedding

Oh, oh, oh - we are so in love with this stunner of a bride and her gorgeous Louisiana plantation wedding! Curvy Bride Jordan found her beautiful Casablanca Couture tulle ball gown in the faintest blush at our specialty boutique and knew it was perfect for her romantic Louisiana wedding to handsome Jeremy.

 

Jordan is simply fabulous in this gorgeous in this ball gown with exquisite beading and a dramatic illusion back!

We did not plan this wedding, but we are crazy about all of the glamorous, romantic details of this outdoor southern plantation celebration. The soft pinks, the gold, the rich dripping floral, the textures...we love it all! Feast your eyes on these beautiful photos from Red Poppy:

To see many more fantastic photos of this glorious day, go here. Congratulations Jordan and Jeremy! We wish you all the best!

Wedding vendor credits:
Bridal Gown: CB Couture, A Curvy Bride; Dallas, Texas
Venue: Caspiana Plantation House; Caspiana, Louisiana
Florist: Fleur De Lis Flowers & Gifts; Shreveport, Louisiana
Hairstylist: Alison Coco; Alexandria, Louisiana
Makeup: Lindsey Copeland; Houston, Texas
Photographer: RP PHOTOGRAPHY by Cat Salley

A Curvy Bride and StarDust Dress the Couple for the Wedding at The MAT

So a bride walks into a bar...hehehe! Jokes aside, this weekend, Curvy Bride Jennifer married groom Shannon at Big Al's McKinney Avenue Tavern, with the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning crew serving as their wedding party while Coolio (yes, you read that right - Coolio!) presided over their ceremony!

A Curvy Bride and StarDust Celebrations were thrilled to play a part in the Wedding at the MAT! Jennifer found her dream gown at A Curvy Bride while StarDust outfitted the gentlemen in tuxedos. Here are some fun pics from the big day (captured by Harry Photo).

Big Al Mack

The bride and groom with Coolio

The happy couple

Bride Jennifer with Kellie Rasberry



The Kidd Kraddick team: Kellie Rasberry, Jenna Owens and J-Si

The rings exchange

The dapper gents in tuxedos by StarDust

The kiss!

Congrats to Jennifer and Shannon! You can see more pics here! Shout out to the vendors who put this great day together for them:
Bridal Gown: A Curvy Bride; Alterations by Altered for the Altar
Cakes: The "Big D" Cupcake Company
DJ: Leslie Bass
Floral: Luxe Petals
Photography: Harry Photo
Tuxedos: StarDust Celebrations
Venue: Big Al's McKinney Avenue Tavern (The MAT)
Wedding Planning: Rachel Burt, as you wish... events

Talking Curves: What Exactly Does Curvy Mean?

Our newest concept salon, A Curvy Bride, was created to cater to more voluptuous brides, size 16 and up. But what exactly does "curvy" mean? Turns out, it can mean many different things! There are several different types of curvy brides. We love this clip from the new TLC show, Curvy Brides, which offers honest insight and helpful tips for brides of all shapes and sizes. Our expert stylists at A Curvy Bride are dedicated to help brides all over Texas find the perfect wedding gown. See what our exclusive salon is all about here!

Let Us Feature You in Your Wedding Gown (and a Holiday Closure Reminder)

Calling at StarDust, LuLu's and Curvy Brides! You may have noticed we love featuring our beautiful real brides on our blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Case in point, here are just a few of our lovely brides we've showcased in recent months:

photo: Jennifer Mooney

photo: Shaun Menary

photo: The Mamones

photo: John Gibson

photo: Lightly Photography

photo: Brilliant Studios

photo: Jillian Zamora

If you are a StarDust Bride, LuLu's Bride or Curvy Bride, we will show you some social media love if you share your photos with us! Just email your name, photographer's info, wedding date and your fave pics showcasing your gown to social@sdcbridal.com or tag us in your photos on Facebook.

Aaaaannddd, just a reminder that this weekend, we will be closed on Sunday, April 5, for Easter. But we'll be back on Monday morning with bells on! Enjoy your weekend!

Real Wedding: Beautiful Curvy Bride in Watters

Sending a heartfelt THANKS to lovely bride Melanie for sharing a few pics of her in her Watters Austin wedding gown. Melanie found her soft, romantic dream gown at A Curvy Bride and she had some kind words for our fabulous team there:

"Thank you to A Curvy Bride and Altered for the Altar By: Nouvelle Vie Bridal for helping make my last-minute wedding dress dreams come true! Especially to Courtney, Ruth and Rylee Calvert - couldn't have done it without you amazing ladies! My fiance and I ended up having a tiny ceremony on Miami Beach and then whisked away on a cruise ship set for the Bahamas. I just HAD to take the fabulous dress with me to the Bahamas for some shots. Much love, (now) Mrs. Melanie Dizdar"

Check her out!

Thank you for sharing a few photos with us, Melanie! You look absolutely wonderful! Congrats to you,  and we wish you a long, happy marriage!

Two James Clifford Collection Trunk Shows this Weekend

We're hosting two - yes, two! - James Clifford trunk shows this weekend. James Clifford's couture bridal gown collection features classic looks in combination with a modern fashion flare. Luxurious fabrics of silk, satin and traditional, romantic lace make each wedding dress special in its own way. Gorgeous, eye-catching details of hand-beaded Swarovski crystal, sculpted necklines and figure-flattering rouching add glamour and sophistication. Unique styling reflects the creativity and salability of the James Clifford Collection with a variety of wedding gown silhouettes that appeal to the fashionable bride.

Designer James Clifford himself will join us during our StarDust trunk show. Make your appointment online or by calling the salon at 972.781.1619.

Come see how James Clifford's fantastic styles create a perfect fit for voluptuous brides. Schedule your appointment online or call Curvy at 972.388.5230.

Watters and David Tutera for Mon Cheri Trunk Shows this Weekend

It's a trunk show extravaganza for us this weekend - all three of our salons will host trunk shows this Friday, Saturday and Sunday featuring some of the most gorgeous new bridal gowns for 2015!

Watters will be showcased at both StarDust and A Curvy Bride!

The Watters Company started with a few handmade special occasion dresses for friends and family in California in the '80s. Today the Watters name is a household word in the bridal industry. Known as innovators in the bridal fashion industry, Watters creates gorgeous gowns that are recognized for their creativity and quality, and these gowns are sophisticated and gorgeous! Founder Vatana Watters continues to be intimately and passionately involved in the design direction of the company.

Schedule your appointment during the Watters trunk show here for StarDust and here for A Curvy Bride.

Meanwhile, LuLu's Bridal will highlight the latest 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.

Schedule your appointment during this special LuLu's shopping event online.