More Awe-Inspiring Gowns From Bridal Market Fall 2014

Wowza! In New York, we've taken in more fabulous gowns than you can shake a bouquet at, and we're so excited to show you the latest designs from some of our favorite designers!
Hayley Paige
Feminine with an edge, Hayley Paige gowns are fresh, lively and confident. And doesn't she prove it with this phenomenal new collection featuring leather, studs, fringe and chevron?! And yes, we did say leather, studs and fringe!

Lazaro
Lazaro is a master of the craft of extraordinary bridal design, and his gowns are timeless in their elegance. The designer is known for his impeccable fit, dramatic silhouettes and glamorous collections featuring exquisite beading and embroidery. Priding himself on the ability to design for any bride, Lazaro features everything from slender silhouettes to ball gowns and styles that range from simple to extravagant. His latest collection gives us all of these and more. We love the drama in these amazing gowns!

Brides, see any favorites? Go to our Facebook page and "vote" for your faves by liking the photos of the gowns you love!

Expect to see gowns from these collections in our salons starting March 2015!

Bridal Market Fall 2014

We are crazy in the midst of Bridal Market in NYC this weekend! There are so many shows to attend to see all of the phenomenal new gowns - we could not be more thrilled with what the designers are putting out for their Fall 2015 collections! We'll bring you a proper recap highlighting the leading trends we're seeing, but we just have to share some of the bridal gowns we've seen so far! The phone quality photos are not the best, but the gowns are so fabulous, it won't matter too much. You will love these gowns!
Claire Pettibone
Claire is known for her romantic, feminine gowns. She loves lace and color and is not afraid to use them. And if you love the dramatic backs she is fond of, you will adore these stunning new gowns.

Watters
Luxe fabrics, detailed beading and flattering silhouettes are hallmarks of the beautiful gowns from Watters. Marrying the freshest looks with the highest quality and offering it to brides at an affordable price point is what has made Watters one of the most sought-after bridal designers for nearly 30 years. Their latest collection, featuring lots of intricate beadwork, flowy fabrics and lace, reminds us why brides love them so.

 

What do you think, ladies? Are these gowns spectacular or what? We can't wait to share more with you from our trip to Market, highlighting the hottest trends and what gorgeous styles we'll have in our salons!

 

Expect to see gowns from these collections in our salons starting March 2015!

Trends We Love: School Spirit

Sooooo, you might have heard...there is a little football game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium this weekend that some people think is kind of a big deal. As Big D gears up for Saturday's Red River Showdown (the rivalry game between Texas and OU, just in case you're not from around these here parts), we can't help but get caught up in the fondness many folks have for their alma mater. With so many couples meeting while in college, it's no wonder that they would want to include in their wedding day plans a nod to the place where they fell in love. At Weddings by StarDust, we have many wedding planning clients that want to somehow incorporate that college pride in their wedding day, so we thought we'd share a few fun ways we've woven school spirit into their design.

Both TCU alums, Drew wrote for the school paper while Sawyer was a TCU baton twirler, so they each had a deep love for the university. So much so that Super Frog was a featured guest at their beautiful Fort Worth Club celebration.

 

 

 

Caryn and Colt married in a destination wedding in Oklahoma City. As OSU grads, they had plenty of school pride in their Cowboys. Caryn even had an OSU orange-accented garter!

 

 

Lauren and Troy wanted to include subtle elements highlighting their beloved Auburn in their understated, elegant Ashton Gardens wedding. We accomplished that with their groom's cake, table signs and Auburn-inspired pompoms for their send-off.

 

 

 

While another TCU couple, Claire and James, did not include a visit from Super Frog in their festivities, their Four Seasons reception would not have been complete without the TCU fight song.

And in what is undoubtedly one of our favorite inclusions of college pride, UT alum Glenn and Texas Tech grad/cheerleader had a lot of fun with a "house divided" element at their gorgeous Crescent Hotel celebration. This included Andrea interrupting the Texas Fight Song by cheering with her former squadmates and stunting in her wedding gown! Glenn was a great sport about it, taking the "happy wife, happy life" approach to this good-natured ribbing!

 

 

We hope these have put a smile on your face this morning and that your team wins this weekend! Any of you lovely brides planning to weave some school spirit into your wedding day design?

Maggie Sottero Trunk Show at LuLu's Bridal this Weekend

An expanded collection of the latest beautiful gowns from Maggie Sottero will be featured at LuLu's Bridal this weekend! An innovator in the industry, Maggie Sottero is one of the most recognized and sought after bridal gown manufacturers in the world.  The design house creates luxurious, off-the- runway looks catering to brides of all styles. The Maggie Sottero line is known for the signature Maggie fit, the highest quality fabrics, superior construction, hand-sewn embellishments, Swarovski crystals and figure flattering stylization at affordable prices. Recipient of numerous bridal industry awards over several years, Maggie Sottero was inducted into the DEBI (Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry) Hall of Fame in 2010. Call now or book online to shop this trunk show at our Dallas Design District boutique this weekend!

What is a trunk show exactly, you might be wondering? Sometimes we, who live and breathe weddings all the time, forget that terms and events that are common knowledge to us may not be so obvious to new brides embarking on their wedding planning journey. A bridal gown trunk show is one of these things.

Ubiquitous to the bridal industry, trunk shows are special in-store promotions or sales events when gown designers send expanded offerings of their new line to stores for brides to preview, try on and order. Often, salons will offer a special promotion or discount during a trunk show. By the way, you might be wondering how these events came to be called "trunk shows." The name comes from how the gowns used to be transported from salon to salon - in trunks!