Shop Two Fabulous Trunk Shows this Week at StarDust

Just a little reminder that StarDust will be hosting two FAB-U-LOUS Trunk Shows this week! First up, for a special week-long engagement starting this Wednesday (4/23), we'll be featuring more than two dozen additional styles of one of our favorite Mother of the Occasion designers Ideas by Barbara!

Customized to each mom, these gorgeous gowns range from classical elegance to edgy, and are available in a variety of materials, colors and sizes. Call 972.781.1619 now for your appointment during this special shopping event and save 10% on your order!

Then, kicking off on Friday, 4/25, we'll showcase all sorts of swoon-worthy bridal accessories from Paris by Debra Moreland!

Jewelry, veils and accessories by the famed designer will be highlighted during this special event. Ms. Moreland herself will attend the trunk show and provide style consultations to brides during their appointments! Call 972.781.1619 to secure your spot!

Ask the Stylist: Accessorizing

Q: I have found the wedding dress of my dreams. Now what?!

 

A: We're so glad you asked! First of all, congrats on finding your dream bridal gown; that is truly one of your biggest and most exciting wedding planning milestones!

 

Now you'll want to focus on your veil and/or hair accessories. Plan ahead; it generally takes eight weeks for a veil order to arrive. The heavier detail or more intricate the edge of the veil is, the more prominence your veil takes in your overall wedding day look. So if your gown is more simple, you can go with a more elaborate veil, but if your gown has lots of detail you want to take your guests' breath away, select a more modest veil.

Veils come in many colors, from several varying shades of white (white, diamond white, ivory, sand, etc.) to hues matching the variety of colored bridal gowns on the market now (pink and blue, to name a few). Veil prices range from around $175 for a simple, one-layer, cut-edge veil up to around $2,000 for something that featured lace, sparkle or intricate designs.

Chances are that you will want to remove your veil once your reception really gets going as it's not easy dancing while wearing one. We always recommend a little something for your hair for when the veil comes off so you still look special.

Headband styles are really in right now and they can easily be worn again. You can wear them for New Year's Eve or some other party, as a guest to another wedding or any other time you need to dress up a little. We would not recommend real flowers in your hair because they can wilt or discolor, not to mention what allergies they may stir up in anyone you come into contact with on your wedding day.

Some brides question whether or not they really need a veil. We always strongly recommend one and here's why:

•     Veils make for fantastically beautiful photos
•     Veils help distinguish in photos that you are, in fact, a bride
•     Veils make the bridal magic!

We actually wrote an extensive post explaining why you as a bride should wear a veil. You should read it!

 

Whether you found your dream dress at one of our salons or somewhere else, we would love to help you find the veil and hair accessories to perfectly complement your bridal gown. Call us at 972.781.1619 to schedule an appointment; you'll want to make plans to bring your gown, if possible.

Flashback: The Other Royal Wedding

That dress!

That veil!

That bouquet!

Thirty-two years ago today, in St. Paul's Cathedral in London, an enthralled world watched on television (about 750 million viewers!) the fairytale wedding of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles. Billed as "the wedding of the century," the elaborate nuptials set the bar for brides for many years to come. While sadly the marriage did not work out and we later lost Princess Di entirely too soon, today we fondly remember the elegant, lovely lady that we all grew to love and her stunning debut to the world on the anniversary of one of the world's most memorable weddings.

Special Two-Designer Veil and Accessory Trunk Show

This weekend at Stardust Bridal Salon, we're pleased to present a trunk show for the incredible accessories from both Toni Federici and Paris by Debra Moreland! During this special in-store shopping event, we'll showcase stunning veils from Toni Federici and headpieces, hair accessories and jewelry from Paris by Debra Moreland.

You're sure to find the finishing touches to your wedding day look with so many beautiful accessories to choose from by these two incredibly talented designers! Call 972.781.1619 for your appointment, and make plans to bring your gown with you.

Veil and Accessory Trunk Show

Paris by Debra Moreland

Toni Federici

June 7-9, 2013

The Bridal Salon at Stardust Celebrations

6464 W Plano Parkway

Plano, Texas 75093

by appointment: 972.781.1619

The Finishing Bridal Touch: The Veil

There is something just so… bridal about a veil! While we do love all the unique headpieces and hair accessories that are so hot right now, somehow a bride’s wedding day look often doesn’t seem complete without that finishing touch – dare we say, the cherry on top – the veil!

One of the most fabulous things about the bridal veil is its versatility! Veils afford a bride unlimited style options! You, beautiful bride, can choose from virtually any length, from birdcage to cathedral and everything in between.

Sweet elbow-length veil, perfect for this lovely outdoor ceremony

 Very trendy right now - face or birdcage veils

Knee-length veil, a great compromise between long and short!

You should use your gown, the style of your wedding and your ceremony venue as your guide. To further expand your wedding day style options, you can pair your veil with a fabulous complementary headpiece, removing just the veil after your ceremony or replace the veil with hair jewelry for the reception.

This bride exchanged her long veil for a shorter, more simple one for the reception

This bride removed her veil after the ceremony, exposing a beautiful hair clip for the celebration

But you might wait to remove your veil until after your first dance to capture a fun photo opp like these.

More selections to consider: Do you want a simple, unadorned tulle veil, one with sparkle or shimmer or one with lace? If your wedding gown is ornate, a very simple veil is best so it won’t compete with your gown. If your gown is lightly embellished or quite simple, you can go with either a plain veil or something more elaborate.

This veil has just a touch of lace to tie in to the bride's lace gown - beautiful!



The "Grace Kelly" veil from Toni Federici is a prefectly classic simple cathedral veil



The crystals scattered all over the veil are a great way to add sparkle and interest
since the bride's gown has no embellishments

Do you want your veil to have a cut edge or one finished with lace or a ribbon? The cut, raw edge gives your veil a more ethereal feel, subtly complementing your overall look, whereas a veil with a stronger edge of ribbon, lace or even sparkle has more prominence in your wedding day ensemble.

This bride's gown has a lot of ruffles and texture on the skirt,
so her long veil is best with no embellishment and a cut edge

This lace-edged veil is a perfect match to the bride's lace gown.

This stunning ribbon-trimmed veil is a great complement to this very simple gown

 Are you getting excited about your choices yet? Wait, there’s more! Do you want a veil of just a layer or two or something with a little more depth or volume? Yet another option is to have your veil comprised of multiple layers in different lengths, using the full length during your ceremony but removing the longer layer and keeping a shorter one on for the duration of your reception.

Love this bride's gorgeous lace-embellished cathedral length veil perfect for a church wedding,
but she removed the longer portion, wearing only a simple, shorter veil for the party.

Some fabulous trends we’re seeing in veils right now are:

Colored veils, usually to match colored bridal gowns, but sometimes the veil stands alone (or with a fur!) as the pop of color

This gorgeous and very "now" face veil is a perfect match to the earthy colored gown

Pretty in Pink! This bride boldly wore a pink gown and veil

This bride's vintage style included a bold teal veil and fur

Face or birdcage veil made of regular tulle or Russian or French tulle

These veils can cover one or both eyes

This simple tulle birdcage covers the whole face. Aren't those feathers so fun?

This veil partially covers the bride's face with Russian tulle

Vintage style cap veils

Painted veils

Photographers seem to love veils, too! They are using these gorgeous accessories as props in their photography.

We are especially fond of the windblown veil pic! And while you might be concerned about wearing a long veil in the wind between the ceremony and reception sites or during photos, they are actually quite easy to manage, as you can just pull your veil around and drape it over your arm. Voilá, your veil is safe and secure! Also, your long veil can double as a wrap if it gets chilly at sendoff time; just remove and wrap it around your shoulders and it becomes an impromptu shawl.

A long veil is easily managed by draping it over your arm.

Are you feeling the love yet? Seriously, lovely brides, consider a veil…you don’t want to look back at your wedding photos and realize you did not look as much like a bride as you could have, but more like just a lady in a pretty white dress or a debutante!

Can you tell which of these photos shows a bride? None of them!
They are either on their way to prom or are a deb! Veils help make that distinction.


Stardust carries veils from several renowned designers, including Toni Federici, Debra Moreland, Erica Koesler and Sara Gabriel. We host trunk shows a few times each year for these lovely accessories, and often the designer herself will attend to meet and personally style brides! Our veils range in price from $150 to $1,200, depending on all of the above mentioned options. Our experienced bridal stylists are experts at helping brides pair the perfect veil with a wedding gown and are happy to educate you on all the different styles and variations veils have to offer. Make an appointment to see how a veil can finish off your bridal magic!

image sources/credits: Sil Azevedo, Vera Crosby, f8, Dorothy Gautreaux, Graham Hobart, Lavara Photography, Whitney Lee, Joseph Mark, Mikos Photography, Vim Studios, Etsy, The Knot, Onewed

Trunk Show: Debra Moreland is PARIS

We are thrilled to host a trunk show featuring fabulous PARIS veils and accessories by talented designer Debra Moreland. Debra will join us at our Stardust Bridal Salon in West Plano July 15-17, to personally style brides during this very special event. Call now to reserve your time with this gifted trendsetter!

Debra Moreland is PARIS Trunk Show
July 15-17
Stardust Bridal Salon
6464 West Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093
972.781.1619

"Cheep, Cheep" January Clearance Event Starts Today!

You are cordially invited to start your New Year with tremendous savings toward the wedding of your dreams! Imagine saving 10% on bridal gowns by Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, St. Pucchi, Pronovias, Bliss by Monique Lhuillier, Maggie Sottero and so much more!

When you see our cute little chick, you know it's time again for great savings! Join us January 2-9, at all three of our salons for our "Cheep, Cheep" Clearance Event", where everything will be on sale! Yes, we said EVERYTHING! All gowns, accessories, gifts and more will be at least 10% off, but you can also find:

Wedding gowns from $400
Flower Girl dresses from $50
Cocktail dresses from $35
Jewelry, shoes, veils, invitations, mothers' gowns on sale up to 75% off!

Additionally at StarDust Celebrations in Plano, we are pleased to host a trunk show for the fabulous 2011 line from Alvina Valenta during this same time. The show will be held January 7-9, so call the StarDust Bridal Salon for your appointment to experience the latest stunning fashions from this world renowned designer. Get a sneak peek of these gorgeous gowns here.

And...have you ever dreamed of becoming a Cover Girl?! StarDust Brides, be sure to join us on Saturday, January 8, at our West Plano Salon to register in person for the Texas Wedding Guide Cover Model Contest. Full details on the contest can be found here.

Remember, for the clearance sale, each store will offer different sale items. Visit all three locations during this incredible event:

StarDust Bridal Salon in West Plano
6464 W Plano Parkway
972.781.1619

LuLu's Bridal Boutique in Uptown Dallas
2728 Routh Street
214.871.9610

A Bridal Closet, our Outlet in The Shops at Willow Bend in West Plano
6121 W Park Boulevard
469.366.0788
Located on the 2nd level between Macy's & Neiman Marcus
(Open only Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

January Clearance Event is Almost Here!

Kick off your New Year right, with dramatic savings for your wedding at our "Cheep, Cheep" Clearance Sale!

Block January 2-9 off your calendars as it's the time of year to save on everything bridal at all three of our locations! StarDust Bridal Salon, LuLu's Bridal Boutique and The Bridal Closet will be holding our Cheep Cheep January Clearance Event, where virtually everything will be on sale.

Save on designer bridal gowns from Alvina Valenta, Birnbaum & Bullock, Eve of Milady, Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Allure and many more! In addition to wedding gowns, this storewide event will feature merchandise from every category we carry, from flower girl and mother-of-the-bride dresses to gifts and accessories. If you are in the midst of living and breathing "wedding," this is a sale you will not want to miss.

Check back often for more details.

Toni Federici Veil and Headpiece Trunk Show This Weekend

While finding the dream wedding gown is first and foremost on most brides' minds, we all know that the perfect wedding day look is not complete until the veil and/or headpiece have been selected!

We are delighted to invite you to our Toni Federici Veil Trunk Show at StarDust Celebrations this weekend, December 10-12. This exclusive Toni Federici event, featuring the designer's veils, hair accessories and jewelry, is open only to brides who already have their gown and is by appointment only at our salon. Your gown does not have to be from StarDust or one of our sister stores, but you must bring it with you to your appointment.

Call 972.781.1619 for your appointment.