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Trunk Show: Martin Thornburg

This Weekend at StarDust: Trunk Show - Martin Thornburg

To all our newly engaged brides, whether you be a curvy bride or a petite bride, book your appointment today and come visit us for American designer, Martin Thornburg’s Trunk Show at StarDust Celebrations this weekend. You won’t find these dresses anywhere else in the DFW area.

For one final weekend, StarDust Celebrations will be hosting a Martin Thornburg trunk show featuring his latest collection. The trunk show ends November 8, so book your appointment today to secure your spot! All orders placed will receive up to $250 off! Our stylists are ready to guide you through the fitting and help ensure you find the perfect gown for you wedding day!

Take a look at some of the beautiful dresses you will find here this weekend:

Martin Thornburg Trunk Show at StarDust Celebrations 2020

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Source: https://www.martinthornburg.com/

Shopping Tips for the Busty Bride

How to Shop for a Wedding Dress as a Busty Bride

We regularly get asked on our Instagram and Facebook often how to shop for wedding dresses as a busty bride. Finally, the wait is over! We spoke to our bridal consultants and expert alterations staff to learn how to approach shopping for your special day as a busty bride, and these are the tips you definitely don’t want to miss. Get the scoop, below.

Think about strap options.

Definitely explore styles with straps thick enough to cover your bra straps! This way, you’ll have extra support and no one will even know. Cap sleeves are a great option here too. Keep in mind, while a spaghetti strap might look nice, the weight of your bust might make these skinny straps dig into your shoulders. Stiffer strap fabrics (think satin, crepe, etc.) will also provide extra support, while fabrics like delicate mesh will not.

Perfect dress options with straps:

Pronovias Orobia Gown

Robert Bullock Avril Gown

Opt for styles with a higher back.

Dresses with raised backs or corsets make great options for a  busty brides. This way, a bra can be worn without it being seen, plus a corset can be adjusted as needed for extra support. 

Our favorite high backed dresses:

 

Sottero & Midgley Kevyn Gown

Martin Thornburg 119255 Gown

Don’t count out an illusion neckline as a busty bride!

While some might think sheer illusion in the bodice would be off limits for a bigger chest, fear no more! If you’re totally in love with the look of illusion, we say “yes”—just keep in mind you’ll need to wear a skin colored bra for some secret support. Depending on the level of illusion or cut outs, your alterations manager might suggest filling in these areas with lace, lining or detailing to accommodate undergarments. Keep in mind, customization fees may apply here. 

Our favorite illusion dresses:

 

Haley Paige Effie Gown

Badgley Mischka Cayenne Gown

Think about bust-friendly necklines.

If you’re not wild about cleavage, there are great bust-friendly necklines out there for you! Instead of a more revealing v-neckline, try a bateau neckline or a pretty off-the shoulder look. Both of these styles can incorporate a strapless bra to give you the support you need, but still show off your décolletage.

Our favorite chest flattering gowns:

 

Allison Webb Ava Gown

Sassi Holford Astrid Gown

The options are truly endless when it comes to finding the perfect gown for you! Of course, if you’re dream gown isn’t listen, or is missing one of these features- don’t fret! Trust that you’ll be in good hands when you arrive for your appointment at StarDust!
Ready to put these tips to use and find your dream gown? Make an appointment!

The Truth About Wedding Gown Sizing

Wedding Gown Sizing

After 20 years of making bridal dreams come true, we’ve found that wedding gown sizing tends to surprise brides to be. It can be confusing, especially when you’re first jumping into the world of wedding gowns. We want to help make these numbers a little easier to digest.

Sizing is just a number.

Bridal sizing isn’t like typical street wear sizing. While you might be a size 4-6 in jeans, you may be a bridal size 8-10, and if you’re a size 14-16, you’re likely a 18-20.  Don’t worry about it–sizing is just a number! Each designer uses a different size chart as well. So being a size 4 in one designer doesn’t mean you’re a bridal 4 across the board. This is where your stylist comes in. They will be well versed in bridal sizing, so you can just enjoy the ride!

Trunk show dresses tend to come straight from the runway, so they may run smaller.

If you’re shopping during a trunk show, most styles are brought from the designer fresh off the runway. With that, don’t be discouraged if you see a sample in a size 2 or 4—we’ll likely receive our very own sample to try on in a standard bridal sample size 10 or 12 a few months after the trunk show.

Consider your bust size when choosing gown sizing.

Most bridal samples have a B cup size to match, and plus size samples have a C or D cup. Don’t fret if your bust is not that size—as the size of the dress you order increases, so will the cup size. Some designers can customize the sizing and open the cup size to match your proportion as well. Again, your stylist is a pro at sizing and designers, so don’t get too caught up in learning all the details before your appointment. You will be in great hands!

Your measurements and wedding gown sizing can be two different things.

When you say “yes” to your dream dress, we will take three measurements—your bust, waist and hip. Your dress is then ordered to your largest measurement. Because designers do not accommodate a “split size”—meaning you may be a 4 on top but your hip measurement calls for an 8—we’ll order you a size 8 and alter it to fit you to your exact specifications.

Equipped with bridal know-how and ready to shop? Make an appointment. 

 

 

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Things We Love: Gowns with Sleeves

Gowns with Sleeves

 

With this terrible Texas heat, we can’t help but dream of colder days ahead. What better way to dream of fall and winter weather than swooning over the perfect gowns for the season? Gowns with sleeves have been around for quite some time, but we’ve seen some fun updates to the traditional look that we must share!

 

Sleeves with a Twist

The Dolly by Badgley Mischka gown features sleeves AND a detachable cape. Such a chic gown, while still featuring a classic bridal silhouette. You can wear the cape for your ceremony with or without a veil, then remove it for your reception!

 

Opaque Modern Sleeves

Robert Bullock’s Nora gown features a silhouette similar to Meghan Markle’s wedding gown. The big standout feature is the stunning lacy piece at the bodice. Chic and sophisticated with a dash of sass.

 

 

Shake it up with Your Sleeves

Eve of Milady’s style 4379 is an absolute show stopper. From it’s plunging neckline to it’s gorgeous train.. it has it all. Let’s not forget about it’s detachable sleeves! Keep them attached for your ceremony, and remove them to dance the night away!

 

 

Modest Boho Sleeves

Pronovias’ Mimosa gown is the perfect flowy boho look. Plus, it passes the modesty test if you’re looking for a modest bridal gown. From the neckline to the hem it’s so dreamy!

 

 

Timeless Sleeves

Pronovias’ Malibu gown is a fun updated take on Princess Kate’s gown! It’s both luxurious AND sophisticated. The lace scalloped neck line and classic silhouette are to die for!

 

 

Simple Cap-sleeves

The Hayley Paige Brando gown is beautiful with it’s plunging neckline and lace features. It’s perfect for the bride wanting a little bit of sleeve coverage without fully committing to covered arms!

 

 

Sleeves that Pack a Punch

Sottero and Midgley’s Zander is one of our favorite gowns. For the bride wanting to make a statement, this fits the bill. An absolute showstopper! (That also comes in ivory for the bride that loves the look, but isn’t dreaming of a black wedding gown.)

 

 

Sleek and Chic Sleeves

Paloma Blanca’s  4839 gown is sleek and chic look for the modern bride. The simplicity of this gown is so crisp and beautiful. This gown adds a little extra coverage without taking away from the stylish look.

 

 

Hopefully this list has given you a little bit of gown inspo, or been a good distraction from this heat! To see more of our gowns click HERE.

To see any of these gowns or to view our large collection in our Plano showroom, schedule your appointment HERE today!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the wedding planning process- We have a planning department! After twenty years of celebrating love, they’d love to help YOU! Click HERE to learn more!

 

Trend Alert: Garlands!

Trend Alert: Garlands!

Pretty flowery garlands are all the rage. So are simple garlands made of greenery, for that matter. They’re just so lovely and romantic, and they’re perfect for any affair. You can use them in many ways, creating a beautiful focal point for your wedding day! Here are some of our favorite uses of beautiful garlands as wedding décor:

Ceremony Garlands

A gorgeous birch branch arch accented with a pretty green and white garland.
This very romantic arch makes a perfect frame for a wedding ceremony.
This lovely green garland pops perfect against the white curtain ceremony backdrop.
They can work just as well inside a church as they do in the great outdoors.
This beautiful green and dried magnolia leaf garland is just so pretty!
This vertical hanging floral provide a whimsical environment for this outdoor ceremony.

Reception Table Garlands

This lush green and white garland makes quite a statement along the front of the head table.
Another full floral and green garland drawing all guests’ eyes to the head table.
This simple green garland sits atop a length of lace, making a fabulous table runner!
This beauty is punctuated with oranges, giving the head table a
burst of beautiful contrasting color!
We love this cozy sweetheart table with beautiful greenery & floral coupled with burlap, centered on the table.
Even cake tables enjoy garland love. We adore this cake buffet where the cakes look like they’re floating on a garden cloud!

Bride and Groom Chair Garlands

You know how much we adore baby’s breath! LOVE these baby’s breath pretties on the newlyweds’ chairs!
These garlands, rich with flowers, are just stunning on the bride’s and groom’s chairs.
We like how this garland joins the happy couple’s chairs together. Sweet.
These magnolia and hydrangea beauties are fabulous with that orange ribbon!

Other Use for Garlands

This barn reception looked so pretty with the beautiful greenery garland draped along the ceiling.
A vibrant, lush flower garland make this chapel door a huge focal point!
Farm and ranch weddings give brides plenty of opportunities to hang garland just about anywhere!
A lovely way to lead guests into your ceremony space.
A balcony is another perfect place that begs to be accented with garland.

We hope these gorgeous photos have inspired you! Have fun envisioning all of the beautiful ways you could incorporate greenery or floral garlands into your wedding day design!

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image sources: Oracle Fox, Ryan Ray Photography, Southern Weddings, Style Me Pretty

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