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Designer Spotlight | Eve of Milady

01.20.20

The Woman behind the brand

EVE  MUSCIO

Award-winning bridal designer Eve Muscio creates all of her gowns using the finest fabrics from different parts of the world and is most widely known for her incomparable designs of embroideries and laces. Her gowns have a unique signature look that fit to perfection no matter what size, “I love all the brides that choose my gowns to feel an absolutely magical experience. I feel proud to be such an important part of their wedding day.”

 

To see the gowns in our salon and create a wishlist for your appointment click HERE

 

To see the newest Eve of Milday collection, join us for our trunk show February 21-23! You can schedule your appointment online- HERE or by calling us at 972-781-1619

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Ringing in The New Year- Festive Cocktails

12.31.19

Celebrate!

 

One of the many reasons we love weddings- the celebration! We love a great party, and having festive drinks can make any party better! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite festive cocktails so you can ring in 2020 with the perfect drink in hand!

 

Confetti Champagne

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Courtesy of Delish

INGREDIENTS

1 lime wedge
1/3 c. assorted Pop Rocks
6 oz. vanilla vodka
1 bottle Champagne (or Prosecco)
1 (20 oz.) bottle Sprite

DIRECTIONS

1.Place all pop rocks on a small shallow plate and mix together with a fork. Wet the rim of each glass with lime wedge, then dip in pop rocks. Repeat until all rims are coated.
2.Add an ounce of vanilla vodka to each glass. Divide champagne evenly between glasses, then top with Sprite. Serve chilled.

Love the look, but want to keep it kid friendly? Skip the vodka and use sparkling white grape juice in lieu of the champs!

Peppermint Bark Mimosas

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Courtesy of Delish

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips, melted
3 candy canes, crushed
6 oz. peppermint schnapps, divided
1 bottle champagne or prosecco
6 candy canes, whole

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour melted chocolate onto a small plate. Pour crushed candy canes onto a separate plate. Dip rims of champagne flutes first in chocolate, then in crushed candy canes to coat.
  2. Add an ounce of peppermint schnapps to each glass, then top with champagne or prosecco. Garnish with full candy canes before serving.

To make this recipe more family friendly you can skip the schnapps and champagne and use sprite with a dash of peppermint syrup! This is the perfect recipe to use up all those leftover candy canes and peppermint bark you may have found in your stocking!

 

Jack Frosties

Jack Frosties - Delish.com

Courtesy of Delish

INGREDIENTS

1 c. vodka
1 c. Prosecco
1/2 c. Blue Curaçao
1/2 c. lemonade
6 c. ice

Lemon wedge, for rimming

White sanding sugar, for rimming

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender, combine vodka, Prosecco, blue curaçao, lemonade, and ice. Blend until combined.
  2. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass then dip in sanding sugar.
  3. Pour frosties into rimmed glasses and serve immediately.

You can use blue raspberry lemonade instead of traditional lemonade, and drop the alcohol to create a regular Jack Frostie!

 

Sugar Cookie Martinis

Sugar Cookie Martini - Delish.com

Courtesy of Delish

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MARTINI

1/2 c. whole milk
1/4 c. Baileys
2 oz. vanilla vodka
2 oz. amaretto

Ice

FOR THE RIM

1/2 c. vanilla frosting
1/4 c. sprinkles, plus 1 tsp., divided

Pre-made sugar cookie dough

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll sugar cookie dough out to ¼” thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes then place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake until just set and lightly golden around the edges, 12 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Using an offset spatula, spread a thin layer of frosting onto rim of two martini glasses. Pour ¼ cup sprinkles onto a small plate then dip rims in sprinkles to coat. Use an offset to frost cookies with frosting then decorate with the remaining 2 tablespoons sprinkles.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine milk, Baileys, vodka, and amaretto. Add ice and shake until cold. Pour into glasses and garnish rim with a cookie.

This is our easiest amended recipe- turn this into a milk and cookies feast for the kids! You can even dip the rims to keep it fun!

Mimosa Floats

Mimosa Floats

Courtesy of Delish

 

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. melted white chocolate
rainbow sprinkles
1 750-mL bottle of Champagne (or Prosecco)
1 qt. Rainbow sherbet

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small dish, pour melted white chocolate. In another small dish, pour rainbow sprinkles. Dip champagne glass rims in melted white chocolate, then in sprinkles.
  2. Add 1 to 2 scoops of sherbet to each champagne flute. Top with champagne and serve immediately.

Skip the champagne and use 7-up instead, for an alcohol-free treat!

 

As you can tell, we love a fun festive beverage! However, you can’t go wrong with the traditional champagne toast ring in 2020!

Happy New Year from the StarDust Celebrations family!

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Styling Your Unconventional Wedding

11.15.19

Not every bride dreams of the white gown and lush florals. In fact, we’re seeing a new trend of brides wanting to find ways to make their wedding stand out. From the gown to the accessories, we have all your unique wedding day needs!

 

Finding the perfect gown for your big day can be a challenge. In our salon, we have hundreds of sample gowns from the industry’s top designers. It can be overwhelming at first glance, but our trained stylists are here to help you find THE one! When it comes to unique styles, our team can make your dream a reality. There has been a large increase in dark, romantic weddings, with that we’ve need an increase in brides looking for dark, romantic gowns! Meet Zander–

Sottero and Midgley Veil Zander Black

 

This beauty by Sottero & Midgley has all the beauty of a traditional gown with an unconventional flair! For the bride searching for the perfect ivory gown- Zander comes in other colors!

 

 

Change up your color palette! We’ve all seen the traditional pastels in spring and rich jewel tones for the fall, we love the idea of switching it up! If you prefer a color- use it! There aren’t rules when it comes to your big day!

 

Mix old with new! There are many ways to incorporate vintage items while still keeping things modern. Think your grandma’s favorite vase on your sweetheart table, or toasting flutes your parents used. Adding in these items not only add a sentimental touch, but also some vintage flair!

 

Kevin Chin Photography

 

We encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to your wedding day! If you want the black gown, wear the black gown! Your day should be what you want it to be. Our team of experienced stylists and wedding planners are always here to help you have the wedding of your dreams!

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The Finishing Bridal Touch: The Veil

10.03.19

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, and more! 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

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Fabulous Fall Wedding Favors

09.23.19

Even though it’s still rather warm here in Texas, today marks the first day of Fall. To help you turn your thoughts toward cooler times and warmer colors, we want to share some super-fun and yes, fabulous, Fall-inspired favor ideas with you.

Fall is a wonderful time of year for several fruits. Who doesn’t love apples, especially when they are covered in caramel or chocolate or nuts or whatever else your hearts (and taste buds!) desire?! And they are so pretty, aren’t they?!

Cellophane bags make perfect packaging for these treats!
Get creative with your presentation of these sweet treats!

Another way we enjoy fruit in the fall is in delicious pies!!! Look at these darling minis, perfect for one or two people to delight in.

Enlist your baking friends to help you make these cuties during a pie party or talk with your bakery.

Another fruit perfectly in season during Autumn is the pear! Juicy and sweet, pears can be a cute option for favors.

Put several pears in a bag for a generous seasonal favor.
They are equally as impressive as singles when wrapped in customized tissue.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, fresh and fragrant herbs make another wonderful favor inspiration.

These petite pots of various fresh herbs serve double duty as escort “cards”.
Herb-scented sea salt is an impressive DIY favor project requiring little effort!
And we are always suckers for both the lovely and the practical!

Along the same line as herbs, tiny plants make great favors, as well.

Using the potted favor as an escort or place card makes these simple and elegant plants well worth the cost.

With promises that evening temps will soon be dropping low enough to consider lighting up a bonfire, we will leave you with this final sweet treat, perfect for a fall favor that will melt your guests’ hearts: s’mores kits!

Cute glassine bags filled with graham crackers, chocolate squares and marshmallows
invite your guests to remember you again later as they make s’mores by a fire.

Coming up with creative seasonal ideas for your wedding favors can be fun and easy. Just brainstorm about your favorite memories of fall and you are sure to dream up all kinds of fabulous favors that will let your guests know how much you appreciate them helping you make new memories on your wedding day! Happy planning!

image sources: Martha Stewart, 2 Excited Nests, Pinterest, Food Network

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