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Things We Love: Gowns with Sleeves

08.26.20

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!

 

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Trend Alert: Garlands!

07.13.20

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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Outdoor Reception Fun!

06.13.20

Outdoor Reception Fun: Lawn Games

We love an outdoor reception! Maybe it’s our complete giddiness over the  sunshine we’re enjoying here in North Texas, but we cannot stop thinking about outdoor weddings and receptions! This is one of the loveliest times of year here in the South for outdoor ceremonies and receptions but the torrential rains we’ve had all but put the kibosh on that! NO more – hooray! So that has us thinking about all the wonderful things about outdoor celebrations – enjoying milder weather, taking in beautiful scenery, dancing under the stars and playing lawn games! That’s right – lawn games! If you’re planning a laid back spring 2021 celebration, and want to add some fun unique memories- consider lawn games!
Lawn games are fantastic to have available during cocktail hour, giving your guests something fun to do while sipping and noshing so you and your wedding party can finish up photos! While lawn games will feel like a better fit for a less formal affair, most people love games and the “usuals” aren’t so physically demanding that they can’t be playing in wedding attire. And, let’s be honest, lawn games make for some stinkin’ cute photo opportunities!
Cornhole (or Corntoss or Bean Bag Toss) is always a favorite and it’s simple.

Another standard is Croquet!

Bocce Ball or Lawn Bowling, anyone?

Who doesn’t love Jenga? Make it epic with Outdoor Giant Jenga!

Ring Toss or Horseshoes are classics that anyone can master.

Another crowd pleaser that possibly not everyone has seen is Ladder Golf.

Whether or not you can incorporate such good times in your wedding reception will depend, of course, on your venue. Check with your facility contact to see if they’re open to gaming during your celebration! And get out there and enjoy this sunshine!

image credits (all via Style Me Pretty): Anne Marie Photography, Austin Warnock, Brett Heidebrecht, Carrie Patterson, Christian Oth Studio, Claudia McDade Photography, Erin Hearts Court, Honey Honey Photography, Jasmine Lee Photography, Krista A. Jones, Marianne Wilson Photography, Mike Larson Private Estate Weddings and Our Labor of Love

 

 

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Creating a Home Wedding

05.13.20

Creating the Perfect Home Wedding

Even with the state of the world, love isn’t canceled. A home wedding can be a wonderful event. If the home is accommodating enough with plenty of outdoor space, having a wedding ceremony and reception at a home – whether it belongs to one of your families or some extremely gracious friends – can be an enchanting option. But, unless you’re planning on an intimate celebration for very few guests, it is not the same – or as simple – as just opening your home for a party.

Our team of certified wedding planners have planned numerous home weddings over the years, from intimate affairs to soirees for 400+ on land where we built the “venue” from scratch. We are excited to share some tips, tricks and best practices when it comes to planning a home wedding. We’ve broken this into a three-part series and this first installment gives you some of the most crucial details to think about when considering a home wedding! There are a multitude of logistical considerations you’ll want to spend time pondering before you make the commitment to a home wedding. Below is a list of several – but not all – of them:

Space

For setup, breakdown, storage, layout and flow of ceremony and reception and for the wedding party to get ready and wait for ceremony to start


Parking
Valet vs. self parking, potential need for permits, room enough for all the cars and neighborhood issues


Necessities
Power, restrooms, trash, security


Rentals
Consider all that you might need: tent, furniture, linens, glassware, flatware, plates, food service items


Catering/Staffing
Timing, refrigeration, heating, staging, set-up, serving, clean-up
Again, these are just a few of the logistics to consider. To drill down on these issues a little, in the coming weeks, we will share our top five do’s, followed by our top five don’ts when it comes to home weddings and particularly, receptions.

 

And if the idea of weighing the pros and cons of a home wedding overwhelm you, make an appointment with our experienced wedding planners to learn how they can help walk you though the process – and you’ll have fun along the way!

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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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