Archives for August 2011

We continue to find the use of succulents in wedding bouquets and ceremony and reception décor absolutely irresistible! These plump, water-rich plants are eco-friendly and gorgeous, and with so many varieties, succulents can be easy to work into your wedding day design! Available in a rainbow of greens and grays and a multitude of shapes, succulent plants can be the anchor to your wedding décor or just a unique accent in your floral-based design. They are also a wonderful option for favors that will last long beyond the wedding day! Check out some of these fabulous uses of succulents!

bouquets with succulents



succulent boutonnieres and hair accents



succulent arrangements

photo credits: Graham Hobart, Vim Studio, Stephanie Williams via Pretty Chicky

The 38th Edition of The Texas Wedding Guide hit newsstands at the beginning of August, and StarDust Celebrations is thrilled to be represented throughout the fabulous issue!

We are especially honored to have several wedding gowns featured in the fashion photo shoot featuring the lovely redheaded Cover Model Contest Winner, Colleen. In the fun spread Model Magic, Colleen can be seen showing off several of our bridal gowns from Stardust Bridal Salon from designers such as Alvina Valenta, Watters and Matthew Christopher. Check it out!

Thanks, TWG, for including our gorgeous gowns in your photo shoot! Colleen looks beautiful in them!

We hope you picked up a copy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram yesterday to snag your copy of the newspaper’s special bridal publication. The pull-out bridal section is published as a prelude to the Star-Telegram Bridal Show, to be held at the Gaylord Texan on Sunday, August 28. Yes, that is this coming Sunday, so be sure to mark your calendar!

The StarDust Celebrations family of bridal salons is pleased to have a booth at the event that will feature gowns, accessories and more from all three of our beautiful bridal boutiques! We have also been invited to participate in the fashion show, produced by Susan Huston, and we’re thrilled to contribute six gorgeous designer gowns to the show. The runway show will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will feature bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom ensembles, tuxedos and accessories.

The Star-Telegram Bridal Show is Tarrant County’s most spectacular and comprehensive bridal event and will showcase wedding vendors from every category, including venues, entertainment, photography, florists and event designers, videography, catering, beauty, wedding cakes and more! Make plans today to come by and visit our booth. See you there!

Details
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Bridal Show
Gaylord Texan in Grapevine
Sunday, August 28, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We would be remiss to not mention the buzz swirling around Kim Kardashian, her nuptials this weekend and her top secret bridal gown. With Kim’s red carpet flair and knockout figure, she is primed to wear a fabulous, over-the-top curve-hugging design and the watchers must just wait with baited breath until she reveals her Vera Wang bridal gown at her wedding to basketball star Kris Humphries on August 20.

Some of our gown designers were asked by Brides.com to design their own fantasy gown for the sexy celebrity. Below are a few of the amazing designs they dreamed up. Aren’t they incredible?!

Claire Pettibone Design

Theia Design

Watters Design

That will have to just whet your appetite for now, but surely we’ll all catch a glimpse of the real deal tomorrow on E! Happy star-gazing!

Typically, the small plates, which boast about three or four bites of a petite full meal, are offered at stations throughout the room. Less structured than a formal dinner, the micro plate meal concept is great for a cocktail reception or for a celebration where dancing will be the focus. Another perk to the small plate reception is the avoidance of buffet lines as guests just walk up to the station and grab an already-prepared plate! This format is also a creative and impressive way to incorporate foods from multiple cultures and to ensure that you serve something for everyone. Couples tend to select anywhere between six and nine of these complete mini-meals to present a delicious smorgasbord of fun and memorable food to their guests to savor.

Many caterers and venues are embracing this exciting alternative that give the bride and groom endless options for their wedding reception meal. Talk with your caterer to explore if this idea is right for your wedding day. Happy planning!