Real Wedding Archives

Q & A with Real Bride Whitney

09.27.21

Q: How did your husband propose?
A: My husband told me to get dressed up. We would be going out to dinner for our 5th year dating anniversary. We went to one of my favorite hotels in Dallas, Crescent Hotel (where we spent our wedding night). He proposed in the garden and had one of my friends take our pictures. It was beautiful and so thought out. It was even more special because we got to take a picture where he proposed in our wedding attire when we checked in!

Mary Talamantes Photography

Q: How did you know your Paloma Blanca #4889 was the one?
A: I knew my dress was the one because I looked over at my mom, dad, and sister tearing up. Marianne helped me envisioned what it would look like after a couple of adjustments. I could picture my husband’s face when I had it on, and I just knew it was perfect. It was everything I described and so much more.

Q: What was your dress shopping experience like at StarDust Celebrations?
A: My sister shopped for her dress at Stardust in 2012 when she was planning her wedding (ended up getting her dress at Lulu’s). I knew I wanted to start there because of the large selection of styles. It was the first and only place I shopped because I fell in love with the 4th dress I tried on! (Thank you, Marianne!)

Mary Talamantes Photography

Q: What was the aesthetic of your wedding day?
A: My wedding was very classic, elegant, and timeless. It turned out absolutely like a dream. I wish I could relive that day, so I could see everything all done again. My vision came to life, and it was all because of our amazing parents and vendors!

Mary Talamantes Photography

Q: What was the most special part of your big day?
A: Seeing his face as I walked down the aisle. I can’t describe the feeling I had when I got to see him for the first time that day. He looked so handsome, and the moment was surreal.

Mary Talamantes Photography

Q: How did you personalize your wedding gown?

A: Marianne named my dress the “Whitney” Dress because of the tweaks I made to it. I didn’t make a lot of changes, just to the neckline in the front. I added a French silk belt and a different beaded belt that came with the dress (it wasn’t enough bling for me). It was such a simple dress, and adding my touches to it made it so cool. It was so pretty and matched the vibe of the wedding perfectly. – also, my husband loved it!

Mary Talamantes Photography

We loved Whitney’s style and her dreamy Knotting Hill wedding! Still, want to read more from our real StarDust brides for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at bride Kristen in a beautiful Sottero & Midgley wedding dress.

Featured Vendors

Photographer: Mary Talamantes

Videographer: Jason Meyer

Makeup & Hair: Flawless by Caro

Music: Leonardo Event Group

Venue: Knotting Hill Place

Bakery: Cakeaholics

Florist: Expressions of Decor

Rentals: Knotting Hill Place

Sottero & Midgley Bride Kristen

08.24.21

Real bride Kristen chose the perfect dress for her elegant & classic wedding. She stuns us in dress style Kimora by Sottero & Midgley, which encompasses modern elegance and vintage romance. The exquisitely beaded lace bodice and statement train accented in Swarvoski crystals is a design fit for a queen. We love how she accessorized her bridal attire with her crystal headpiece and new Louboutin shoes that complement the sparkle found in the ballgown. Keep scrolling to see all the special moments of her wedding captured beautifully by Epic Productions & Films.

The Couple:

Kristen & Brian

The Wedding:

The Hillside Estate, Crossroads, Tx

Real Sottero & Midgley Bride

Congratulations Kristen & Brian! The wedding was beautiful and we wish you a lifetime full of happiness. Thank you Epic Productions & Films for breathtaking photos that showcased the love Kristen & Brian share. It captured all of the hearts at StarDust Celebrations!

Featured Vendors:

Photography: Epic Photos + Films (For information visit – https://epicphotos.com/dallas)

Venue: The Hillside Estate

Catering: Vestals Catering

Floral: Petals Couture

Makeup & Hair: Baleigh Kerr Makeup

Dress: StarDrust Brides

Cake: Baker Mama Cakes

Music: Dj Adam Morgan & Dallas Asian Strings

Coordinator: Gathered Events

Real Bride Sarah & Ron’s Fandom Wedding

04.29.21

Yes, these are unprecedented times! Sarah and Ron’s wedding had to be pushed back a couple of months before tying the knot. With everything going on, it was nearly impossible to keep the focus on their wedding. However, they managed to not only have a beautiful wedding but showcase their personalities as well! Read along to find out Sarah’s dream dress and wedding details that made it so special!

Sarah & Ron holding hands and walking outside

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

Tell us about your proposal…

We vacationed in Edinburgh, Scotland, and it was three days after the anniversary of our first date. Ron asked me to put on a nice dress because we were going to a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary. However, he did not tell me was that we were going to take a detour through a park that Edinburgh Castle overlooks. I thought Ron was crazy because of the rain, but we got an umbrella from a souvenir shop, and it the location turned out to be gorgeous. He brought me to a stunningly ornate fountain, with the castle in the background, and there was a woman nearby taking photographs. He asked the woman if she would mind taking our photo, and she agreed. Ron handed her his phone and then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him in the rain. The woman quickly whipped out her professional camera and took pictorial evidence that the fairytale proposal was real. I obviously said “Yes!” right away!

Sarah and her bridesmaid zipping her wedding dress

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

What Made Your Dress the One?

Growing up my dream dress was the one that my grandmother wore on her wedding day. It had long sleeves, a full skirt and was stunning in its simplicity. It reminded me of a dress that Audrey Hepburn would wear, and I have always loved the classic and minimalistic style of the 50s and 60s. Unfortunately, the dress was preserved incorrectly, so it was not an option. When I saw my dress at StarDust Celebrations (it was the first one that Marianne showed me), I immediately knew that it was the modern version of my grandmother’s dress! It had the beauty of simplicity, with a modern and sexy twist! As cliché as it sounds, I felt like a princess from the moment I walked out of the dressing room and saw myself in the mirror. It also helped that it made my mother cry every time I tried it on.

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

What was your dress shopping experience like at StarDust Celebrations?

Fantastic does not even begin to describe my experience shopping for dresses at StarDust Celebrations. Marianne pretty much took one look at me, asked a few questions, and immediately knew what dress I would love and look fabulous wearing. She was my real-life fairy godmother. She made me feel taken care of, very special, and made the process a breeze! I was afraid I would spend months looking for my dress, and within minutes of our appointment, Marianne found the perfect dress for me! Also, the alterations staff were amazing, detailed, and gifted at their craft.

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

What was your theme on your wedding day?

Our theme was “Nerdy Romantic!” Ron and I are huge self-proclaimed nerds, and we spent our first date talking about all our different fandoms, trading The Simpsons quotes, and ranking Harry Potter books and the Star Wars movies. We knew our wedding had to reflect us while still holding on to the classical romance of the day, of course.

What was special about your big day?

I have two answers to this! The first is finally getting to say, “I do!” Our wedding got postponed for two months due to the pandemic, and we were just so excited to finally get married. My other answer is the first look Ron, and I did. It was so nice to have a private moment together before the ceremony, spend a few minutes chatting, and seeing each other with barely anyone there since the rest of the day was a whirlwind. I also love the stunned look on his face when he saw me in my dress for the first time!

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

What personalized details went into your wedding?

We personalized our wedding by adding small, subtle nerdy details throughout our reception. Each table had a specific fandom couple associated with it and small decorations to match, such as Ron and Hermione from Harry Potter, Han and Leia from Star Wars, and Luke and Lorelai from Gilmore Girls. We also had a wall-hanging guest book shaped like the Millennium Falcon where guests could write their name on a heart and drop it in. The best, however, was the Groom’s cake, carved to be Chewbacca wearing the Sorting Hat.

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

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Vendors:

Photo: Emily Chappell Photography

Venue: The Windsor at Hebron Park

Bakery: Butterfly Cakery

Florist: Mayfield Events

Rentals: Mayfield Events

Photographer: Emily Chappell Photography

Makeup & Hair: Jones Beauty and Co

Music: LeForce Entertainment

Wedding Salon: StarDust Celebrations

Real Bride, Blaine, in Hayley Paige

12.01.18

Here for the Hayley Paige

Blaine always told herself she would not wear a white wedding gown. Since Hayley Paige offers a wide array of gowns in colors other than white, she knew she’d found her dream designer! When asked what led her to StarDust, Blaine said “I decided to shop at StarDust because it was one of the only wedding dress stores that sold Hayley Paige dresses, and I had been telling myself since I first got engaged that I WILL have a Hayley Paige wedding dress!” This gorgeous bride even wore a Hayley Paige athleisurewear robe to get ready for her big day!

The One

She knew Chandon was her gown when she first saw it on Hayley’s Instagram- the day after she got engaged! Immediately, she began the hunt for her gown. Once she made it to StarDust, it was the very first gown she tried on. She was sold! “When I put it on, I immediately starting crying and smiling” said Blaine. “Marianne was my stylist on that wonderful day and she was everything I could’ve imagined in a stylist for the day I picked my wedding dress. She did nothing but make me feel like a queen. She focused only on how I felt, no one else! I loved that about her! She made me feel so beautiful and kept telling me how my dress was made for me!”

Rose Gold Vibes

Her inspiration for her wedding was her love for rose gold, burgundy, geometric terrariums, and succulents! Her engagement ring is Rose Gold, so she made it a priority to include rose gold in many aspects of her big day. As you can see, she nailed it!

Venue: The N at Hardway Ranch

Photographer: Janey Cooper Photography

Florist: Granbury Flower Shop

Hair and makeup: Victoria Loper (airbrush makeup)

& Ashley McDaniel (hair)

StarDust Bride in Couture Ysa Makino

09.06.17

Sandra & Derek’s Mexican multicultural wedding at Hyatt Hill Country San Antonio was a glorious celebration uniting this couple after a 15 year courtship. Her custom couture gown by sought after designer, Ysa Makino, served as a glamorous centerpiece and informed the selection of every gilded element. From the opulent seven layer cake to the delicate gold lining of the stationery, each detail created a regal, awe-inspiring atmosphere fit for a princess bride.

Photo credit: Petronella Photography