Archives for July 2011

We absolutely love when we get something in that really gets all of us excited about accessorizing! Such is the case with this fabulous new line of vintage costume jewelry by Bohm.

Known for their striking combination of texture and materials, these gorgeous accessories are whimsical, fresh and bold! Designed around a floral theme, these chic pieces are undeniably feminine without being overly girlie. We are thrilled to carry these sophisticated yet fun necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings from Bohm at our West Plano Stardust Bridal Salon. Come check them out!

Vendor and contact: Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens, Lisa Yarbro, CWP

Services offered: Ceremony and Reception Venue

How did you get started in the wedding industry and when? 10 years ago when I started working at Marie Gabrielle. I was in the corporate world before that in restaurants and hotels.

What sets you apart from other vendors? We have 1.5 acre European Gardens.

What do you do for fun besides weddings? Work out, attend sporting events, golf, travel and spend time with family and friends.

Why do you enjoy working with wedding planners? It takes some of the pressure off me and makes my job easier. I also enjoy seeing other planners’ styles.

What is your favorite thing about working w/ a StarDust Celebrations planner? They are very professional and know what they are doing. That is not always the case when I work with a planner.

What is the best single piece of advice you could give to brides? Enjoy the moment.

Wanting to give your guests something above and beyond the traditional wedding cake? Maybe something unexpected, served with a side of WOW?! Consider putting together a dessert table with a variety of treats all sharing a common flavor. It’s especially fun if the flavor theme can tie into your wedding’s color palate. Here are some fun ideas to get you thinking:

Mint
Say you’re using a lovely soft green for one of your colors…why not go with a mint-themed dessert table, complete with whoopie pies of chocolate cakes sandwiching a crème de menthe filling, a vanilla bean wedding cake with a mint-infused buttercream, bite-sized grasshopper cheesecakes of minty filling in chocolate crusts and lemon mint mini-cakes with lemon syrup?

Lemon
Yellow is such a great, fun color for weddings – it’s just so darn happy! Carry over the happiness to your lemon flavored dessert buffet with delectable treats such as classic lemon bars, lemon-raspberry tartlets, double-lemon punch cupcakes, lemon curd thumbprints and white wedding cake layered with lemon crème.

Caramel
A caramel-themed dessert display would nicely complement a few different colors – gold, brown, amber…and the divine treat can be used in lots of ways for a luscious dessert spread. Consider some of these scrumptious ideas: turtle cheesecake bites, caramel apples, mini flans, quarto leches wedding cake with caramel sauce and petites pots de crème au caramel. Oh…my…

If these ideas don’t get you salivating, we don’t know what will! Chat with your reception venue/catering contact or your baker about some other ways to build a fabulous dessert table around a single flavor theme. And get those creative juices flowing!

Stardust Celebrations is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Dallas leg of the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, in town July 21-23. The charity wedding gown sale, to be held at the Hilton Anatole, is comprised of hundreds of bridal gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals, giving brides the unique opportunity to find the bridal gown of their dreams at a fabulous price while helping make wishes and dreams come true for someone losing the fight against breast cancer.

Gown prices start around $199 and include some gowns valued at up to $8,000. Exclusive designer and couture gowns valued at up to $20,000 are also available at an incredible 35-75% savings. The proceeds from the gown sales benefit educational programs and wish grant funds of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Click here to pre-register for this amazing event today.

Stardust is pleased to join these other philanthropic wedding professionals as sponsors of this special event:

Amy Karp Photography

Sarabeth Events

The Texas Wedding Guide