Stardust Selected as Dallas Salon Partner on TLC’s New Wedding Reality Show

Stardust Celebrations is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen to partner with renowned “Say Yes to the Dress” wedding stylist Randy Fenoli on his new TLC series, Randy to the Rescue! This exciting new show focuses on a pop-up salon concept in several top wedding markets, and Stardust is the first salon partner on the “Say Yes to the Dress” spin-off’s eight-city tour.

Eager brides will line up around city blocks for their chance to get advice from one of the most trusted names in wedding style, Randy Fenoli. On every episode of this splashy new series, Randy will roll into a different city in a tractor-trailer packed to the gills with wedding dresses. The first stop is Dallas on December 11 at the Hilton Anatole, and the concept will feature Fenoli, working alongside Stardust bridal consultants, styling brides in his signature “head-to-hem” approach.

Here are the details on the opportunity to work with Randy and our wonderful Stardust team to find your gorgeous wedding day look!

Randy to the Rescue
Sunday, December 11, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
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Stardust is joining a stellar team of collaborators on this exciting new project: The Wedding Guys®, Half Yard Productions and TLC. Check back often on our blog, Facebook page and website for updates!

Wedding Details: Washi Tape

If you are living anywhere close to “Weddingville”, you have probably seen Japanese Washi Tape on wedding blogs and in the mags. Washi Tape is basically masking tape made pretty. We simply adore the lovely paper detail and the dozens of ways you can incorporate it into your wedding design! Here are a few delightful options:


Candle holders, guest book, flagged drink stirrers and favor boxes from Martha Stewart Weddings



Washi tape garland and place card flags from www.projectwedding.com

Escort card tags from www.haystackneedleonline.com



Washi tape favor bags, table numbers, vase decor and stationery embellishment from www.intimateweddings.com


You can find abundant designs to personalize your wedding at http://www.cutetape.com/ and http://www.happytape.com/, among a multitude of other sites. Let us know of any special ways you’ve incorporated Washi Tape in your wedding design and details!

Real Wedding: Haire-Griffith

On a warm and beautiful Sunday evening over Memorial Day weekend, we excitedly implemented the months of wedding planning we mapped out for a precious couple in the lush gardens of Marie Gabrielle.

Courtney and Brian had a few special requests for their late spring wedding: outdoor ceremony; same venue for both ceremony and reception; and the color red to figure prominently in the design.

We had an absolute blast working with this couple to make all of this happen, and the result was a beautiful and fun wedding!

Some of our favorite personalized touches from this lovely wedding included:

the red Toms Courtney and her bridesmaids changed into for dancing the night away,

the scrumptious cupcakes in lieu of a traditional wedding cake,

the eclectic mix of floral arrangements on tables throughout the dining area and

the country CD favor the couple sent home with their guests.

Thank you, Courtney and Brian, for entrusting your special day to us. We so enjoyed working with you and wish you a lifetime and love and laughter!

And a big huzzah to our wonderful team of vendors:
Band: ZuZu Peddals
Bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses: Stardust Bridal Salon
Ceremony Music: Guitar, Chris Carrington
Ceremony and Reception site: Marie Gabrielle
Cupcakes: Sugar Queen
Florist: Branching Out, Debby Jewesson
Lighting, Sound and MC: Brian Prescott, Simply Music
Make-up: Elan Makeup Studio, Anita Haar
Officiant: Love Notes, Larry Maughan
Photography: Gary Donihoo, F8
Photo booth: boothBOOTH by F8
Transportation: Blue Diamond Limos; Party Animals for the horse-drawn carriage for send-off
Wedding Planner: Marsha Ballard French, CMWP, StarDust Celebrations

Featured Friends Friday: Marcus Rollins

We are thankful for the many wonderful vendors we enjoy working side-by-side with to execute beautiful and imaginative weddings for our wedding planning clients! Here is the scoop another of our talented friends, Marcus Rollins.

Vendor name/company: Marcus Rollins Entertainment and Lighting

Services offered: Entertainment and lighting for wedding receptions and corporate events.

How did you get started in the wedding industry and when? I got started doing weddings in 1987.

What sets you apart from other vendors? Creativity, talent, attention to detail, and taking the time to ask the right questions.

What do you do for fun besides weddings? Competitive softball, dirt biking, motorcycle touring, fishing, and just about anything outdoors.

Why do you enjoy working with wedding planners? They can take an enormous amount of tension and stress off of the bride and groom and they also make my job more fun.

What is your favorite thing about working with a Stardust Celebrations (SDC) planner? They always know their stuff, they’re a blast to work with, and they let me do my job!

Do you have any funny or memorable stories you can share about working with one of our planners? Yes, but you’ll have to ask me in person!!

What is the best single piece of advice you could give to brides? Hire a SDC planner!!

We love your advice, Marcus! Learn more about Marcus on his website: http://www.marcusrollins.com/.

And don't forget about our two awesome events this weekend! Designer Rani will make an appearance at the St. Pucchi Trunk Show at Stardust Bridal Salon in Plano. And we heard a rumor that there may be an Elvis sighting at our 50's Swing Event at LuLu's Bridal Boutique in Uptown Dallas. Hope to see you there!

Two Special In-store Events this Thanksgiving Weekend

Join us at LuLu’s Bridal Boutique for our fabulous 50’s Swing Social this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Everything in the store not previously marked down will be 10% off! We’ll have awesome entertainment from some of Dallas’ super-talented wedding vendors! You won’t want to miss the fun and savings at this spectacular event!

And don't forget about our fabulous St. Pucchi Trunk Show at Stardust Bridal Salon:

Designer Appearance at St. Pucchi Trunk Show This Week

We are thankful for the honor of hosting a trunk show this weekend for uber-fabulous St. Pucchi at our Stardust Bridal Salon in West Plano! Lovely designer Rani Totman will join us during this spectacular event featuring her stunning couture bridal gowns! Call for your appointment: 972.781.1619.

Wedding Day Shoes for the Glam Bride: Angela Nuran's Starletta

Check out these G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S shoes from Angela Nuran that we carry in our Stardust Bridal Salon!

This beautiful style is called Starletta. We offer them unadorned in a version called Pearl or with the 4¼ inch heel covered with hand-applied Swarovski crystals in the very aptly named Glitz iteration. Talk about va-va-va-voom!

The sexy Starletta sports a one-inch hidden platform along with the lofty heel and features the fabulous comfort elements Angela Nuran is known for, including a super-padded “pillow top” insole made of ultra suede, perfect for hours of dancing at your wedding reception!

And, if you’re interested in adding that pop of color to your wedding ensemble via your shoes, we can send your Starlettas to Angela Nuran to have them dyed to virtually any hue your heart desires!

So get to steppin’ and come by to grab your uber-glamorous wedding shoes today!