Super-Cute Video of Grooms Describing their Wedding Day

While we work mostly with brides, we do so love our grooms, too!!! And we do get to work with a fair amount of them, especially when we are planning their weddings or styling the gentlemen in the wedding party. And we often get to see a sweet side to these fellas, who are also very excited about their big day. So we had to share this darling video showing men sharing their thoughts on their wedding day. Seriously. So sweet! Enjoy and Happy Friday!

Clothes Make the Man - Styling the Men in Your Wedding Party

We've all heard it said that "every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man!" ZZ Top's wisdom aside, there is definitely something about a man in a tuxedo that sets ladies' hearts aflutter. We focus a lot on brides around here, but the fellas deserve some attention, too! As an authorized Ascot Tuxedo Retailer, StarDust has just as much to offer your groom and his wedding party guys as we do you and your girls. We simply adore dapper gents, and your groom and his men will look simply dashing in any one of these stylish tuxedos.
 
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Moet

A new classic look from Lauren by Ralph Lauren, the Moet is a two-button tuxedo
featuring peak lapels and slim styling cut from high-quality Super 130's material.
It's the perfect formal choice for every event.

Jean Yves Steel Twilight

For the couple wishing to make a dramatic statement, this tuxedo is a sophisticated, formal
alternative to black. The satin besom pockets, notched top collar and lapel on the two-button jacket
end a sleek accent to the gray. A matching Jean Yves Steel Twilight Vest is available.

Ceremonia Suit in Sand

This sand-colored suit is perfect for a beach or ranch destination wedding. This
formal two-button non-vented tux jacket with besom pockets and notch lapel perfectly
complements any wedding calling for something a little different.

Classic Black Full Dress Peak Tails by Doni Barassi

Doni Barassi's six-button styling on this elegant, formal peaked lapel tuxedo jacket
with tails is the perfect complement to the wedding party going all out in class and
style. A graceful choice for the most discriminating bride and groom.

Michael Kors Two-Button Notch

This new tuxedo by Michael Kors is a modern fit tuxedo featuring a single-breasted two-button front,
satin notch lapels, satin besom pockets, side vents and is fashioned from luxuriously soft Super 130's Venetian Wool, for that extra touch of luxury and sophistication Michael Kors is known for.

Jean Yves Slate Blue Allure

The Allure Men by Jean Yves Tuxedo provides luxury and comfort with an open cut
two-button jacket, slim fit and modern lapel. Skinny trousers complete the sleek look.

Doni Barassi Black Label Slim Fit Shawl

This new tuxedo is a thoroughly updated classic style, with its satin shawl and slimmer fit,
perfectly suited to basic flat front or skinny pants. The tux, featuring a single-button
non-vented jacket with besom pockets, is elegant with an edge.

Grey Stroller by Doni Barassi

Your gentlemen attendants - and especially the groom - will stun in this debonair tuxedo
from Doni Barassi. It's the classic formal daytime wedding selection, with a non-vented
two-button jacket, besom pockets and peak lapel.

These handsome styles are just a few of the many we carry at StarDust Celebrations. Call us at 972.781.1619 to schedule a consultation between the bride, groom and one of our tuxedo specialists. Our experts can help guide you through the nuts and bolts of gentlemen's apparel and the tuxedo rental process.

By the way, you have probably hear the oft-quoted quip, "clothes make the man," but did you know that the full quote from Mark Twain is actually, "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."? Now go and wow your wedding party with that awesome bit of pop culture trivia! Happy planning!

Tie One On! Get Your Guys in Real Bow Ties for Your Wedding

We. {Heart}. Bow. Ties.

image: Mandy Busby via Southern Weddings

Bow Ties are not nearly as challenging to tie as you might think. Seriously. And they are really cool. You should have the gents in your wedding party wear them. Seriously. They are sooooooo much more attractive than the pre-tied option! Check out these dapper fellas:

image: KT Merry via Style Me Pretty

image: One Love Photography via SMP

image: Lauren Kinsey Fine Art via SMP

image: Q Weddings via Southern Weddings

Bow ties make great gifts for your groomsmen and ushers or could be a fun way to ask your friends to be your wedding party guys.


image: Yunhee Kim via Martha Stewart Weddings

Any reputable gentlemen’s shop will carry them (Brooks Brothers comes to mind), and there are also several specialized bow tie companies selling them online, such as The Tie Bar or R. Hanauer. Now that you know where to get them, time to figure out how to tie one on! Check out this fab video from The Art of Manliness on tying a bow tie!

What do you say, ladies? Will your man and his fellas rock bow ties for your wedding?

Incredible Deal on Ralph Lauren Tuxedo Extended

This summer, we put together a great promotion on one of our most sought-after wedding tuxedo styles. The discount has been so popular that we have extended it into next year!

As an authorized dealer for Ascot Formal Wear, Stardust offers all of the popular wedding tuxedo choices including traditional black (many styles), gray, tan (for destination weddings) and the new look, white dinner jacket with black pants. Stardust is now extending our very special deal on the stylish black 3-button Ralph Lauren tuxedo with notch lapel and includes shirt, shoes and your choice of vest and tie (either bow tie or long tie) for the extraordinary price of $100 + tax.

Stop in soon to check out the extensive collection of Stardust tuxedos and build your wedding day look!

Special Groom’s Gift: Wedding Day Cufflinks

Brides, are you looking for a great gift idea for your beloved? Guys can be tough to buy a wedding gift for, what with their love of all things sports and electronics. We love these cool cufflinks that make a great sentimental gift for the groom that’s not over-the-top sappy. Check these out!

Customized these with your wedding date and each of your initials

To make them more practical, just have your groom's monogram stamped onto them

Love your dogs and trying to find a way to incorporate them into the wedding day?

A subtle way to incorporate meaning: the infinity symbol or love knots

Your names and wedding date make these extra special

Give a nod to your two hometowns with these unique map cufflinks

A sweet and subtle wedding day memento



LOVE these wood cufflinks made from Civil War era reclaimed barnwood;
the darling heart with the initials is so classic and sweet



Another classic - vintage initial links with a stone

What do you think, ladies? With some imagination, you can come up with your own custom version of cufflinks for your groom!


image credits: Cuffart, Green Wedding Shoes, Groom Stand, Onewed, Blue Nile, Recycled Bride

Wedding Tuxedo Promotion

Our Annual Clearance Event is still going on through Wednesday, where you can save big on bridal apparel, bridesmaids’ dresses and all the accoutrements and such. But we haven’t forgotten about the fellas, so for a limited time, we are also extending a special discount on one of our most popular tuxedo styles for the gents in the wedding party!

As an authorized dealer for Ascot Formal Wear, Stardust carries dozens of elegant styles, sure to help your groom and his guys look their most dapper on your wedding day. Ascot’s style 69 is a classically styled, 3-button tuxedo featuring a notch lapel from the incomparable Ralph Lauren. Now through the end of the year, Stardust is offering this handsome style, along with a shirt, shoes and your choice of vest and tie (either bow or four-in-hand/long) for weddings at the FABULOUS price of $100!

Stop in soon to check out this great-looking tuxedo, build your wedding day look and take advantage of this incredible deal!

StarDust Celebrations
6464 West Plano Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75093
972.781.1619

Real Wedding: Welch-Eberhart

While their actual first date was still being debated during their wedding reception, one thing is certain: Ransley and Jamin are looking forward to a lifetime of love and laughter together. We were thrilled to have a hand in helping this fun couple bring their vision of a beautiful and imaginative wedding to life.

The couple selected the beautiful Texas Discovery Gardens for their outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktails hour, moving inside to the Grand Hall for the reception. The Dallas venue was a perfect setting to showcase the gorgeous color palette of soft greens and purples.

Ransley and Jamin wanted lots of special surprises and unique twists on traditions throughout their wedding. The first of those special touches was a salt and pepper unity ceremony. A twist on the sand ritual, the spice ceremony had the couple using salt and pepper to represent their two families, which they poured together during their wedding ceremony.

The couple took a cue from trend-setting Hollywood and created a joint name for the reception: Jamsley. Once the couple was introduced, they impressed their guests as they performed a show-stopping choreographed tango for their first dance.

For dinner, Jamsley wanted a fun variety of delicious small plate offerings for their guests to enjoy, so with a theme of Flavors from around the World, we incorporated international food stations including Italian, American, Greek and Creole delights.

Later, the guests were wowed once again as fabulous fireworks went off behind Ransley and Jamin as they cut their wedding cake in front of a wall of windows. Speaking of cake, their wedding cake was a gorgeous and delicious interpretation of Ransley’s flowing ruffled bridal gown!

The cake also sported a purple fondant sash with a brooch that mimicked a sash that Ransley changed into halfway through the reception. In keeping with the theme of fun, the couple participated in a newlywed game, complete with wedding-themed Barbie and Ken dolls.

The newlyweds had one final “ta da” for their guests as they dashed through a shower of rose petals to a vintage Rolls which then drove through fountains of more fireworks!

Thank you Ransley and Jamin for asking us to help make your wedding day memorable and magical!

And a big thanks to all of our wonderful vendor partners!
Band: ZuZu Peddals, via Carol Marks Music
Bridal Gown: Jim Hjelm, Stardust Celebrations
Cake: The Cake Guys
Ceremony and Reception Site: Texas Discovery Gardens, Fair Park
Ceremony Music: Gyros String Quartet, Chris Carrington on classical guitar
DJ/Emcee: Marcus Rollins
Fireworks: Illumination
Floral/Décor: Garden Gate, Junior Villanueva
Hair & Makeup: Elan Makeup Studio, Anita Haar
Linens: BBJ Linen
Photographer: Sil Azevedo
Specialty Lighting: Absolute Lighting
Videographer: Soulbox Productions
Wedding Planner: Stardust Celebrations, Marsha Ballard French, CMWP