Haute Weddings at the Adolphus this Sunday!

We are thrilled to be part of the amazing Haute Weddings Bridal Soiree this weekend at The Adolphus. This elegant and fun show, hosted by The Adolphus and D Weddings, is one of the the most fabulous events showcasing some of Dallas' best wedding vendors. Representatives of our wedding planning team will be on hand to share about StarDust Wedding Planning and answer questions. Come by our space in the Gold Room (Century Foyer).

A few amazing highlights include:

• Tastings on wedding cakes, hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine
• Thirty raffle items to be given away throughout the day
• Registration for fabulous grand prizes (wedding day film from Hakim Sons Film, round trip airline tickets from Regent Travel and photo booth rental from Randal Stout Entertainment)

Mention StarDust Celebrations at the door and brides will receive complimentary admission and guests will pay just $5!

We will see you there!

Trend Alert: Pink Weddings

Have you noticed? Pink weddings are H-O-T!

Whether it’s hot pink, coral, baby pink or fuchsia, all different shades of pink continue to find themselves paired with a wide variety of other colors. Check out these great color combos we’ve got for some upcoming weddings: hot pink and black; hot pink, soft pink and ivory; and hot pink and purple. And look at these beautiful photos from a few of our past pink weddings.

 So, if you’re at a loss for a color inspiration for your wedding, you might start by thinking pink!

Real Wedding: Kennedy-McElhaney

At the end of September, we had the privilege of orchestrating the fourth wedding (for four different daughters) in six years for the wonderful Kennedy family. Here is a sneak peek of photos from the special day from the wonderful Joseph Mark Photography.

Tracie married Chance McElhaney at the beautiful St. Andrews UMC in Plano, complete with a full musical celebration comprised of strings, a trumpet, an organ and the Texas Boys Choir.

The guests then celebrated the couple in grand style at the gorgeous Four Seasons in an elegant and romantic setting among dripping floral and crystals.

Tracie gave a nod to the fellas by allowing the phenomenal after party to carry a men’s lodge theme, including masculine mahogany furniture, an on-site cigar roller and a breakfast taco bar. Family and friends lined up to send Tracie and Chance off with flutterfetti and ribbon wands as the couple rode off on a golf cart trailing tin cans. The guests were then treated to a delicious cupcake favor to take home.

Watch this video from the fabulous Hakim Sons Films for highlights of the couple’s beautiful reception. Be sure to watch the whole video so you can check out the amazingly sweet toasts by the bride’s family!



Thank you to our wonderful vendors for making Tracie and Chance’s dream a reality!
Band: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Bridal Gown: Birnbaum & Bullock, StarDust Celebrations
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ceremony (long brown gowns), Jim Hjelm; Reception (short orange dresses), Watters, StarDust Celebrations
Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Cake Tables Décor: Tacie Johnson, 972.233.3458
Ceremony: St. Andrew UMC
Cupcakes (favors): Sprinkles and The Cupcakery
Dance Floor, After Party Décor: Liland’s Special Events
DJ/Emcee: Marcus Rollins
Floral/Décor: The Garden Gate, 214.220.1272
Hair and Makeup: Absolute Radiance
Lighting: Absolute Lighting
Linens: BBJ Linen and Ducky Bob’s Event Specialists
Martini Luge: Creative Ice
Photographer: Joseph Mark Photography
Reception: Four Seasons Resort and Club
Videographer: Hakim Sons Films
Wedding Planner: Marsha French, StarDust Celebrations

Unveiled – A Different Kind of Bridal Show

This Sunday brings us the uber-fabulous Unveiled, the Ultimate Wedding Planning Event, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. This truly is a bridal show like no other. The moment you walk in, you’ll be immersed in the latest and most beautiful in all things wedding, from stunning floral designs and décor, to scrumptious works of art known as wedding cakes, to the most fashion-forward couture wedding apparel and the utmost in entertainment talent.

StarDust Celebrations is proud to again be a major sponsor of this special event that will inspire you with the latest fashions, trends and unique ideas. Dozens of our fabulous wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and special occasion attire from both the StarDust Salon and LuLu’s Bridal Boutique will be featured in the fashion show and displayed throughout the galleries. Come by our booth to learn more about all the wonderful designers our salons carry. This is a wedding event you won’t want to miss!

Unveiled Wedding Event
October 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Anatole – Trinity Ballroom
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207

More details and tickets are available at http://www.unveiledweddingevent.com/. We will see you there!

Mother of Bride/Groom and Simone Carvalli Bridal Trunk Shows

Calling all Mothers! So we know that all eyes are on the bride during her wedding day – as they should be! But who are the next most important ladies of the day behind the Beautiful Bride?! That’s right, the MOMS! And we at StarDust have not forgotten about you! You want to look your best on your son or daughter’s special day, and we have so many lovely dresses and gowns for you to choose from. So we are especially pleased to announce that we are hosting a trunk show this weekend at our West Plano Salon for JSS Knits, known for their simple yet elegant Special Occasion dresses, just for the mothers.

Perfect for the discerning Mother of the Bride or Groom, these sleek fashions are reminiscent of St. John designs, but are available for about a third of the expense. JSS Knits, known for superior quality and attention to detail, provide offerings in both classic and contemporary styles, and can be customized with various beading, trim and colors. They also provide custom sizing, ranging from 0-26. There is truly something for everyone available from this lovely line of suits, separates and dresses. You won’t want to miss this very special event!

Lovely Brides, you are never far from our hearts. Therefore, we present for you this weekend, the Simone Carvalli Trunk Show.

Sophistication…Innovation…Romance…words that define the stunning newest gowns from the Haute Couture collection of Simone Carvalli. Beautiful and chic, these bridal gowns are characterized by form-flattering silhouettes, exquisite Swarovski crystal beading, luxurious silk fabrics and contemporary application of classic style. Call today for your appointment during this awesome show.

  

Show Details

StarDust Bridal Salon

6464 W Plano Parkway

Plano, Texas 75093

972.781.1619

October 8-10, 2010

Fri, 10a-6p; Sat, 10a-5p; Sun, 12-4p

Please call for an appointment

Trend Alert: Colorful, Sexy Shoes for the Bride

If you have looked through any bridal magazines or on a photographer's website lately, you might have noticed the cutest, coolest new trend - brides wearing brightly colored shoes with their gowns.

Red, blue, green and hot pink...brides are thinking way outside of the shoe box when finishing out their wedding day look.

StarDust is stepping up to meet this need for brides, and we now carry a line of sexy, boldly colored bridal shoes from Allure. Make tracks to our West Plano salon and come try on these flirtatious and fun shoes, guaranteed to knock your guests' socks off when they see you walking down the aisle with a punch of color peeking out from under your gown.

Trend Alert: Spectacular First Dances

Photography by Vera

Whether driven by the wild popularity of “Dancing with the Stars” or the desire to do something different and unexpected, couples have started really kicking up their heels for their first dance as husband and wife.


Many couples take ballroom dance lessons simply to become more polished and confident on the dance floor, committed to avoid relegating this important moment to a memory as bad as the lame “junior high dance sway.” Still others are going as far as working with professionals to help them choreograph an over-the-top, sophisticated and awe-inspiring routine.

VIM Studios

No matter if you do it to merely avoid looking ungraceful at your reception or if you want to put on a grand show to remember, consider taking a few dance lessons with your fiancé before your wedding day. The right time to take lessons is about six weeks before your wedding day so you don’t forget what you’ve learned. Dance lessons are a great way to relieve stress and get quality time together amidst the wedding planning craziness, and it will give you something fun to do together for years to come!