Last Chance to Secure a Spot During LuLu's Exclusive Maggie Sottero Event

We have just a few appointments remaining during our Maggie Sottero First Look Event at LuLu's Bridal this weekend. This exclusive shopping opportunity gives you the first look at the celebrated Fall 2015 Collection from the beloved designer. Book your appointment online or call the salon: 214.871.9610.

Book Your Maggie Sottero First Look Appointment Now

Our exclusive Maggie Sottero First Look Event at LuLu's next weekend is filling up quickly. Schedule your appointment now before it's too last. Be one of the first to shop the gorgeous Fall 2015 collection. Schedule your appointment online or by calling the salon: 214.871.9610.

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.

Trunk Show Bliss: Matthew Christopher and Allure Bridals This Weekend

Our bridal stylist team at StarDust is over-the-moon excited about our trunk show this weekend. The newest stunning gowns from Matthew Christopher - from his A Reflection of Inspiration Collection - will be here, along with one of his designer reps!

Matthew Christopher is known for his tradition of superior service and attentiveness to detail. He pours his passion for hope and love into each of his gowns and the result is a line of amazing designs that embody the joy of exquisite and innovative details such as dimensional textures, extravagant beading and glamorous silhouettes.

After making a sterling reputation for himself in the bridal industry at a young age, Matthew launched his own label in 2002 and has designed his gowns around personal connections with countless brides, whom he delights in using as his inspiration. His lines are known for their drama in every detail and the careful construction that gives each bride an impeccable fit.

Schedule your appointment now online or by calling the salon at 972.781.1619.

Down at LuLu's Bridal in the Dallas Design District, we'll be showcasing the latest beauties from Allure Bridals.

The Design Team at Allure Bridals prides themselves on bringing brides an extraordinary depth and variety of gowns at affordable prices. Their gowns can be timeless, understatedly elegant or over-the-top glamorous. The line offers many variations on all gown silhouettes, from sheath to full ball gown and everything in between, and the design house creates gowns in a multitude of fabrics such as satin, lace, tulle, silk and more.

You can book your appointment during this special event online or by calling LuLu's at 214.871.9610.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

LuLu's Bridal to Feature Mikaella During First Trunk Show of 2015

We're already looking ahead to next year (which starts on Thursday!) and our first trunk show of 2015! The newest fabulous designs from Mikaella Bridal will be showcased at LuLu's Bridal this weekend.

Every Mikaella gown is made with the utmost dedication to design, quality and the art of dressmaking. Magnificently crafted from the highest quality fabrics and stunningly accented with beautiful hand detailing and embroidery, every gown is produced out of their manufacturing center in Toronto and tirelessly checked to ensure every dress is finished impeccably, tastefully and to perfection. Mikaella bridal gowns offer the look, feel, elegance and classic sophistication that every bride seeks.

 

Schedule your appointment online or by calling LuLu's at 214.871.9610. 

Save the Dates: Our 2015 Trunk Show Calendar

Our three salons are hosting several trunk shows for many of our fabulous designers this winter and spring. Now that you can book your appointments online, we wanted to get you these dates so you can plan ahead to be sure to shop the trunk show of your favorite designers while looking for your dream gown.

StarDust Bride Claire is a vision in Eve of Milady. photo: f8

 Book bridal appointments online for each of our salons here:

StarDust Celebrations

LuLu's Bridal

A Curvy Bride

Without further ado, here's the schedule:

January 2015

Mikaella Bridal Trunk Show, January 2-4, at LuLu’s

Bel-Aire Veil Trunk Show, January 2-12, at LuLu’s

Mori Lee Bridal Trunk Show, January 9-11, at LuLu’s

A Curvy Bride Private Label Trunk Show, January 9-11, at A Curvy Bride

Matthew Christopher Trunk Show**, January 16-18, at StarDust

Allure Bridals Trunk Show, January 16-18, at LuLu’s

Watters Trunk Show**, January 23-25, at StarDust

David Tutera for Mon Cheri Trunk Show, January 23-25, at LuLu’s

Watters Trunk Show, January 23-25, at A Curvy Bride

Ysa Makino Trunk Show*, January 30 - February 1, at StarDust

 

February 2015

Alvina Valenta Trunk Show**, February 6-8, at StarDust

Pronovias Trunk Show, February 6-8, at LuLu’s

Casablanca Bridal Trunk Show, February 13-15, at LuLu’s

Hayley Paige Trunk Show, February 20-22, at StarDust

James Clifford Trunk Show*, February 27-March 1, at StarDust

James Clifford Trunk Show, February 27-March 1, at A Curvy Bride

 

March 2015

Eve of Milady Trunk Show**, March 6-8, at StarDust

Jim Hjelm Trunk Show, March 13-15, at StarDust

Paris Veil & Accessory Trunk Show*, March 20-22, at StarDust

 

April 2015

Lazaro Trunk Show, April 3-5, at StarDust

 

May 2015

Toni Federici Veil Trunk Show**, May 1-3, at StarDust

 

*Appearance by the designer                                                                                                   **Appearance by the designer’s rep

Today Only: Save Hundreds During Our White Friday Sale

It's here, it's here! Today only, shop our White Friday sales event at all three of our salons and save 10% on everything* in store: bridal gowns, mother of the occasion, bridesmaids, flower girls, veils and headpieces, jewelry, shoes, purses, invitations and gifts! This shopping event can save you potentially hundreds of dollars on your wedding day look - do not miss this opportunity!

If you want to shop bridal gowns to take advantage of these special savings, book your appointment online now: StarDust Celebrations, LuLu's Bridal and A Curvy Bride.

* Sottero & Midgley and Maggie Sottero are the only exclusions to this exceptional sale. Only one discount per transaction; discount will not be applied on top of any discounts given for bridal gowns ordered through Best of Allure and Roz la Kelin trunk shows.

White Friday: Save 10% on Everything

This Friday (11/28/14) only - save 10% on everything* in all three of our salons, including special orders! This special event can save you potentially hundreds of dollars on your gown and your entire wedding day ensemble, as the discount applies to bridal gowns, mother of the occasion, bridesmaids, flower girls, veils and headpieces, jewelry, shoes, purses, invitations and gifts! This special White Friday sale is not one to miss. If you want to shop bridal gowns to take advantage of these special savings, book your appointment online now: StarDust Celebrations, LuLu's Bridal and A Curvy Bride.

* Sottero & Midgley and Maggie Sottero are the only exclusions to this exceptional sale. Only one discount per transaction; discount will not be applied on top of any discounts given for bridal gowns ordered through Best of Allure and Roz la Kelin trunk shows.

Maggie Sottero and Sottero & Midgley Gowns Featured During our White Weekend

The countdown in on...Black Friday is coming, but ladies, you do not have to wait to make a great purchase because White Weekend is here! This weekend, save 10% on gowns from Maggie Sottero at LuLu's Bridal and Sottero and Midgley at StarDust! Make your appointment now during this special extended shopping event by visiting www.stardustcelebrations.com for Sottero and Midgley or www.lulusbridal.com for Maggie Sottero.

A Curvy Bride Hosts Watters Trunk Show This Weekend

We are so excited to host our first trunk show at A Curvy Bride this weekend! Our one-of-a-kind salon, catering to brides size 16 and up, will feature an expanded collection from Watters. Make your appointment now so you can be sure to secure a time during this special event!

Call the Uptown Dallas salon (972.388.5230) to book your appointment or do it online here. A representative for the designer will be on hand to answer questions! See you soon, curvy brides!

Big Trunk Shows This Weekend: Claire Pettibone and David Tutera

StarDust Celebrations has two must-attend trunk shows going on this weekend (October 3-5)! First up, the uber-romantic collection from Claire Pettibone will be featured at the StarDust Bridal Salon.

Claire Pettibone began her love affair with bridal gowns at the age of four, after being mesmerized by a bride walking down the aisle of the historical St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Pettibone is known for her unique, vintage-inspired gowns finished with a modern flair. Pettibone’s gorgeous gowns feature signatures such as delicate details, intricate embellishments and their ethereal, feminine feel. The timeless gowns are made of silk, lace, tulle and more and give the bride a feeling of utter glamour and grace on her most special day.

Call or book online ASAP, as most slots are already filled, but we will try to accomodate every bride with her heart set on a fabulous Claire Pettibone gown!

Sister store LuLu's Bridal will be hosting a trunk show for the stunning new collection 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.

Call LuLu's or book online to secure your appointment with these lovely gowns!

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique Moving Locations to Make way for a New Dallas Bridal Salon, A Curvy Bride

StarDust Celebrations is thrilled to announce that our well-loved Dallas bridal salon, LuLu’s Bridal Boutique, will be moving to a new, larger location in the design district of Dallas as of June 2014. The charming Victorian house at 2728 Routh Street where LuLu’s lived for 15 years will soon be home to a new division of StarDust Celebrations. A Curvy Bride is an exclusive new bridal salon catering to brides size 16 and up is tentatively scheduled to open July 2014 but updates can be found at www.acurvybride.com and here on our blog throughout the summer.

The new LuLu’s Bridal Boutique will be located at 1215 Dragon Street, Dallas, Texas 75207, in the heart of the Dallas design district, a go-to destination for culture, art and design. The new and improved LuLu’s will enjoy a style makeover, with the open, airy space featuring a more industrial, modern vibe in blues and white. And while LuLu's will have a new home and look, brides can expect the same exceptional customer service and beautiful, quality gowns at moderate prices that LuLu's has become known for. LuLu's will still carry the fabulous designers that are favorites of so many brides such as David Tutera, Pronovias, Allure, Maggie Sottero and Casablanca.

Favorite designers like David Tutera for Mon Cheri will still be found at LuLu's new Design District location.

A one-of-a-kind salon, A Curvy Bride will be a full-service, by-appointment bridal salon dedicated to providing the experience of a lifetime for voluptuous brides in search of their perfect wedding gown. With a varied collection of gowns of every silhouette by the best designers in the business, this will be the first couture bridal salon in North Texas to exclusively carry plus-sized samples for brides to try on. Gown samples will range in sizes 18W-32, though most will be in sizes 22 and 24. A Curvy Bride will be staffed by professional bridal stylists with years of experience helping brides of all body sizes and types find the dream gown that makes them feel the most beautiful.

Voluptuous brides will find dozens and gorgeous styles to choose from at A Curvy Bride.

A Curvy Bride will offer the hottest styles, featuring gowns from favorites such as YSA Makino, Birnbaum & Bullock, Watters, James Clifford and CB Couture. Prices will range $1,800-8,000, offering a great selection for every budget.

The beloved Victorian house will receive a facelift to reflect the new store’s personality, with a definite vintage elegance feel and shades of pink refreshing the location. A Curvy Bride will be open Wednesday through Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm. All divisions of StarDust Celebrations will be closed Sundays during the month of August, starting July 20 – August 31, reopening on Sundays on September 7, 2014.

All of these exciting changes will kick off with a bang during our company-wide Summer Sale at StarDust Celebrations, LuLu's Bridal Boutique and A Curvy Bride offering 10% off all merchandise August 18-29 (excluding Maggie Sottero and Sottero & Midgely gowns).

Thanks to the lovely ladies at D Weddings for helping us spread the word!

Experience Romantic and Feminine Gowns from Hayley Paige

StarDust is excited to host a trunk show this weekend for the latest beautiful gowns from bridal designer wunderkind Hayley Paige. Ms. Paige brings her passion for lovely things and zest for life into every design she creates, and the results are flirty, romantic and fabulous!

Feminine with an edge, Hayley Paige bridal gowns are fresh, lively and confident. Hayley Paige, head designer of the Blush and Hayley Paige bridal collections, made a jump start in fashion by interning at Elle magazine while attending Cornell University. After receiving honorary attention for her 10-piece bridal collection shown during her graduating year, Hayley delved further into the bridal fashion industry, spending time designing for Jill Stuart, Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston.


Some of the stunning gowns from Hayley Paige's Spring 2014 Collection

Ever so eclectic, her designs capture a romantic and charming aesthetic that balances inner ingénue and sophistication. Her interpretation of worldly influences and desire to dress hopeful romantics have provided a foundation for a fanciful and fresh take on bridal wear. Never taking herself too seriously and fully embracing the adorning history of the bridal industry, Hayley Paige develops her craft from an inspirational place of appreciation and enjoyment.

Call 972.781.1619 for an appointment during the special event at the StarDust Bridal Salon this Friday - Sunday (March 14-16).

Eve of Milady Trunk Show this Weekend at StarDust

StarDust Celebrations is over the moon to present the Eve of Milady* trunk show this weekend, when we will feature the newest stunning gowns from the fabulous bridal gown collection. A representative of the designer will join us for this special shopping event. Call now for your reservation: 972.781.1619.

Grandeur...elegance...opulence...Eve of Milady* wedding gowns are best known for their amazing ball gowns and gorgeously detailed bodices. The couture line has received the prestigious Designer of the Year award from both well-known bridal magazines, Bride and Modern Bride. Eve of Milady* gowns are trend-setting, and give brides the feeling of beauty and romance every women dreams of on her wedding day. Cathedral trains, chapel trains, trumpet and fluted gowns, tulle gowns trimmed with lace, and the most perfect empire waist gowns…Eve of Milady* delivers them all with quality, style, and everlasting grace.

*Please note that the Eve of Milady website opens with music should you decide to take a quick peek at these exquisite gowns at work.

Preview the Latest Gorgeous Gowns from Alvina Valenta and Pronovias

We are thrilled to present two fabulous trunk shows this weekend! 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, the name comes from how the gowns used to be transported from salon to salon - in trunks!

The Alvina bride possesses a distinct, refined elegance and a polished, modern femininity. With dramatic and figure-defining silhouettes and necklines, luxurious silks, French laces and intricate embroideries, Jessica Williams infuses gowns with glamorous glimpses of the past, while also looking forward. The resulting creations are modern, fresh gowns that are effortlessly chic, just like the brides who wear them.

Come shop the full Spring 2014 collection of exquisite Alvina Valenta bridal gowns at StarDust Celebrations this weekend, February 7-9. A representative of the designer will be in attendance. Call the Bridal Salon at 972.781.1619 for your appointment.

Love, passion, beauty...the designers at Pronovias seek to fulfill every bride's dream with these meaningful qualities. Hailing from the world-renowned Spanish design house, Pronovias gowns are glamorous, sophisticated, bold and majestic. Innovators in the bridal industry, it was the Pronovias Group who brought the “prêt-á-porter” or ready-to-wear concept from the fashion world into bridal. Pronovias gowns are decidedly feminine, designed to celebrate the female shape. Whether simply elegant, lavishly embellished or lace covered, Pronovias gowns are constructed with the utmost quality and are always fashion forward.

Preview the expanded Spring 2014 bridal gown collection from Pronovias this weekend at LuLu's Bridal Boutique, where no appointment is necessary.

Last Chance: Call Now to Book Your Appointment with David Tutera

This is your final call to schedule your appointment with the legendary David Tutera and his gorgeous Mon Cheri bridal gowns for a styling consultation at StarDust. We have only a handful of appointments remaining, so don't miss your chance to meet the celebrated wedding expert and have him help style you for your wedding day!

The David Tutera forMon Cheri wedding gown collection is normally carried by StarDust’s sister store LuLu’s Bridal Boutique and the trunk show was originally scheduled there. Due to this special appearance, the trunk show will be moved from LuLu’s Bridal Boutique to StarDust Celebrations at 6464 West Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas. To shop this selection of gowns on Friday (Jan. 24), Saturday before 1 pm, or Sunday (Jan. 26), no appointment will be required. However, to shop the gowns on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and have a styling appointment with Mr. Tutera, please call for an appointment.

Appointments can be made by calling 972.781.1619 ext. 223 immediately, as these coveted slots are nearly full. Bridal appointments will be for one hour with a 15-minute styling consultation with Mr. Tutera. Please limit the number of guests to three people.

Legendary Bridal Expert David Tutera to Style Brides at StarDust!

We are beyond thrilled to tell you that renowned celebrity wedding planner, event designer and style expert David Tutera will join us at StarDust Celebrations for four hours during our David Tutera for Mon Cheri Trunk Show to personally style brides in wedding gowns from his full Spring 2014 Collection this Saturday.

The David Tutera for Mon Cheri wedding gown collection is normally carried by StarDust’s sister store LuLu’s Bridal Boutique and the trunk show was originally scheduled there. Due to this special appearance, the trunk show will be moved from LuLu’s Bridal Boutique to StarDust Celebrations at 6464 West Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas. To shop this selection of gowns on Friday (Jan. 24), Saturday before 1 pm, or Sunday (Jan. 26), no appointment will be required. However, to shop the gowns on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and have a styling appointment with Mr. Tutera, please call 972.781.1619 ext. 223 for an appointment.

Leading celebrity wedding and entertaining expert David Tutera partnered with esteemed Mon Cheri designer Martin Thornburg to create the David Tutera for Mon Cheri wedding dress collection. David works closely with Martin to develop an assortment of fashionable bridal designs ranging from traditional ball gowns to modern dresses, and couture fashions to more informal 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.

David Tutera is a leading wedding and entertaining expert known for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Tutera is the author of seven popular books on the topic and is the host of the hit primetime show, “My Fair Wedding” on WE TV. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends.  For more information, please visit davidtutera.com.

The details/fine print:

• Mr. Tutera will appear at the Bridal Salon at StarDust to style brides in his gowns 2:00-6:00 p.m. only on Saturday, January 25.
• Call 214.871.9610 ext. 223 to book your appointment immediately, as these coveted slots will fill up FAST!
• An appointment will be for one hour, with a 15-minute styling consultation with Mr. Tutera.
• Please limit the number of guests to three people.

Meet Designer Robert Bullock at StarDust this Weekend

Our incredible trunk show season continues! This weekend, designer Robert Bullock will make an appearance at our trunk show for his Birnbaum & Bullock Couture Collection at StarDust. Call us now to schedule your appointment and secure your chance to meet the design dynamo: 972.781.1619.

Birnbaum & Bullock have built their company on captivating brides with their unique blend of sophistication and whimsy for over a decade.

All Birnbaum & Bullock gowns are created in their New York workroom. The attention to detail their staff gives each creation is evident in the workmanship and fine finishing techniques. All gowns are cut to the bride’s measurements, insuring each bride a fit much closer to her body than any gown ordered in a size.

The gowns are completely lined in silk, even the petticoats, resulting in a garment that is not only a pleasure to behold but also a luxurious and sensual delight to wear.

Come enjoy these lovely gowns in the expanded offering of their full Spring 2014 line during our trunk show!

Meet Bridal Design Icon James Clifford this Weekend!

Yesterday we told you about the two trunk shows we are hosting this weekend. We have even better news today: Designer James Clifford himself will make an appearance at StarDust's trunk show for his current namesake bridal gown collection. Call TODAY to secure your time to meet the iconic bridal gown designer this weekend, only at StarDust Bridal Salon: 972.781.1619.

Beautiful Gowns Await You at Two Trunk Shows this Weekend

Essential to the bridal industry, Trunk Shows are special in-store promotions or sales events that allow brides to shop an expanded collection of a specific gown designers' newest line. Often, salons will offer a special promotion or discount during a trunk show. The name "trunk show" comes from how the gowns used to be transported from salon to salon - in trunks! This weekend, both of our fabulous bridal shops are hosting a trunk show.

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.

 

Call the StarDust Bridal Salon to schedule your appointment during the James Clifford Trunk Show: 972.781.1619.

The Design Team at Allure Bridals prides themselves on bringing brides an extraordinary depth and variety of gowns at affordable prices. Their gowns can be timeless, understatedly elegant or over-the-top glamorous. The line offers many variations on all gown silhouettes, from sheath to full ball gown and everything in between, and the design house creates gowns in a multitude of fabrics such as satin, lace, tulle, silk and more.

 

Shop the Allure trunk show this weekend at LuLu's Bridal Boutique, where no appointment is necessary.