Watters/Wtoo Trunk Show Kicks Off With Fashion Soiree This Thursday

Join us for an evening of fabulous bridal fashion during the Watters and Wtoo Fashion Soiree! Please be sure to RSVP as seating is limited for this exclusive event: mg@stardustcelebrations.com.

Stardust Celebrations is pleased to host a trunk show this weekend for the gorgeous Spring 2012 collections for Watters and Wtoo. Call now to schedule your appointment: 972.781.1619.

Featured Friends Friday: Specialty Sound Entertainment

It's been a little while since we shined a spotlight on one of our vendor friends! We are excited to bring you one of our favorite DJ/Lighting/Emcee/Photo Lounge professionals: Tommy Evans!

Vendor name/company: Specialty Sound Entertainment

Websites: http://www.receptiondj.com/; www.flash-pics.com

Services offered: DJ entertainment, Master of Ceremonies, Décor Lighting, Flash-Pics Photo Lounge, Audio / Visual

How did you get started in the wedding industry and when? The short story is that I offered to DJ for a fraternity party during college, because our chapter didn’t have funds to hire a “real” DJ and I had a huge music library (on vinyl). After that, I started getting calls from other groups, and Specialty Sound began! It was a couple of years later that I was asked to DJ a wedding reception, and I simply loved it. We’ve been in business now for over 22 years, and about 95% of by business is Weddings and Receptions.

What sets you apart from other vendors? First of all, my goal is to partner with the bride and groom in looking for opportunities to make their reception fun, unique, and memorable. Their wedding day is designed to be a once in a lifetime event, and it requires careful planning and preparation. I think they should have every opportunity to have some input in the details of the reception, while allowing me to provide some ideas and expertise from a professional's perspective.

What do you do for fun besides weddings? Spend time with my family, mostly - wife Cindy, son Tyler (age 9), and daughter Sarina (age 5). We are closed on Mondays for “family day”, and you’ll usually find us on some adventure at the zoo, museum, etc.

Why do you enjoy working with wedding planners? Receptions are much more grand when you have a team of people working together to collaborate ideas. I’m amazed at the creativity that the Dallas area planners have, and love being part of the “master plan” for someone’s wedding day. From beautifully elegant receptions, to themed weddings, it’s always something unique and exciting!

What is your favorite thing about working with a StarDust Celebrations planner? Stardust planners are nothing short of amazing. They always have a great relationship with the bride and groom, and are fun to work with. I think you can learn a lot about a planner on the day of the wedding, and the ladies at Stardust are always calm, collected, easy going, and a pleasure to work with. The bride and groom often derive their “day of demeanor” from the wedding planner. If the professional planner is stressed out, then the bride and groom are stressed. But, with Stardust, everyone is relaxed and enjoying their opportunity to help one bride’s dream come true.

Do you have any funny or memorable stories you can share about working with one of our planners? One of my favorite events with Marsha was her son’s wedding reception at The Filter Building. It was such a privilege to be part of that day, and one of my fondest memories was watching Marsha and her husband out on the dance floor.

What is the best single piece of advice you could give to brides? Look for opportunities to be creative and represent your own personalities and style. Engage your guests. Help your guests to have conversations about you. Get plenty of rest. Allow room for spontaneity. Have the time of your life!

Great advice, Tommy! We look forward to working with you again soon! Ladies, but sure to check out Specialty Sound's websites (http://www.receptiondj.com/ and http://www.flash-pics.com/)!

Stardust Chosen as Favorite Bridal Salon by AACWP

Dear Friends and Business Associates,

Tuesday night Stardust Celebrations won the coveted 2012 Favorite Bridal Salon in Dallas award by the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners, one of the most prestigious wedding industry professional associations in Texas. And, Lulu's Bridal Boutique was a runner-up! We are so grateful to those who voted for our team.

It goes without saying we have the very best staff; they love what they do. They are asked to place our customers before themselves every single day by forgetting all personal issues, rarely getting a full lunch break, being kind and gracious to everyone who enter our doors, staying calm in some very emotional situations and sometimes taking a lot of grief when not deserved. Every day they put their hearts into working with brides and their families. They are the heroes at Stardust and Lulu's; this honor belongs to them.

Marsha Ballard French                    Jenny Cline                    Bob French

Jim Hjelm Trunk Show This Weekend

Join us at Stardust Bridal Salon this weekend for our trunk show featuring the stunning Spring 2012 bridal gown collection from Jim Hjelm. Call for your appointment: 972.781.1619.

Color Splash: Ombré

We just love, love, love ombré! While the word is actually French for shaded or graduated color, ombré makes us want to shout “olé!” because it is so festive. Incorporating ombré is a great way to bring in a monochromatic color palette in a fun and interesting way. While the look is fun, it can also be very elegant! Check out all of these gorgeous ideas!

From baby pink to coral to hot pink, there are so many shades of pinks, your options are virtually endless!

A blue ombré color palette can be just stunning!

LOVE these gorgeous earth tones! Cream, yellow, peach, orange, taupe and brown combine to make a very warm color palette!

Purple is still huge - what a gorgeous way to use it!

These greens and teals are so cool and fresh! Perfect for spring and summer!

You can even do ombré with a combination of colors, giving your wedding a more rainbow theme, a great option for the whimsical bride!

What do you think of ombré, ladies? Anyone planning to incorporate it in your wedding?

Shout-out to our image sources: www.100layercake.com, www.barnweddingblog.com, www.bbjlinen.com, www.bellethemagazine.com, www.eastonevents.com, www.erineverafter.blogspot.com, www.etsy.com, www.greenweddingshoes.com, www.inspiredbythis.com, www.luxefinds.com, www.marthastewartweddings.com, www.minted.com, www.ruffledblog.com, www.stylemepretty.com, www.theknot.com, www.weddingbee.com, www.weddingchicks.com

03.08.12: Save the Date! Watters/WToo Fashion Event

You are cordially invited to an exclusive Watters and Wtoo Fashion Soirée on Thursday, March 8, at Stardust Celebrations! Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a fabulous, one-of-a-kind runway show. Entry is just $10 at the door, and proceeds will benefit Operation Kindness. Please RSVP to mg@stardustcelebrations.com prior to March 5 as seating is limited. We hope to see you there!

James Clifford to Attend Trunk Show This Weekend

Call today to schedule your appointment during our trunk show this weekend for the fabulous Spring 2012 James Clifford Collection. The incredible designer - James Clifford himself - will join us during this special in-store event to meet with brides and help them find their perfect bridal gown! Secure your appointment by calling The Stardust Bridal Salon at 972.781.1619.