Spotlight on Elegance: Maggie Sottero Trunk Show 2/16 – 2/25

Attention all brides-to-be! The excitement is palpable at Lulu’s Bridal as we prepare to showcase the timeless elegance and breathtaking designs of Maggie Sottero in an exclusive Trunk Show event. In this blog, we invite you to join us on a journey through the enchanting world of Maggie Sottero, where each gown tells a story of romance, sophistication, and the magic of true love.

  1. The Legacy of Maggie Sottero: Crafting Dreams into Reality Maggie Sottero has been a beacon of bridal excellence for over two decades, creating gowns that capture the essence of every bride’s unique love story. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, Maggie Sottero gowns embody a perfect blend of modern trends and classic elegance.
  2. Exclusive Access: What to Expect at the Trunk Show Our Maggie Sottero Trunk Show promises an exclusive and intimate experience for brides seeking that perfect gown. From ethereal lace to intricate beadwork, each dress tells a tale of craftsmanship and style. With an expanded collection available only during the trunk show, brides will have the rare opportunity to explore an array of gowns that may not be available otherwise.
  3. Expert Guidance: Your Bridal Consultants for the Day Our seasoned bridal consultants are ready to provide personalized guidance, ensuring that every bride finds the gown that resonates with her style, personality, and vision for her special day. Whether you’re envisioning a classic ball gown, a romantic A-line, or a sleek mermaid silhouette, our team is here to make your dreams come true.
  4. Special Offers and Perks Brides who purchase their dream gown during the Trunk Show will enjoy 10% off up to $500. We want to make your bridal journey with us as memorable as possible.

Mark your calendars for February 16-25 and get ready to step into a world of bridal enchantment at our Maggie Sottero Trunk Show. The perfect gown awaits, and we can’t wait to be a part of your journey towards saying “I do” in style. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with elegance, romance, and the magic of Maggie Sottero.

Experience Lulu’s Bridal

Finding the perfect wedding dress is a crucial part of any bride’s wedding planning process. At Lulu’s Bridal, we understand the importance of this decision and offer a wide selection of designer wedding dresses to make the process as stress-free as possible.

Lulu’s Bridal & our sister store, Stardust Celebrations, are the premier bridal salons in Dallas, offering an extensive collection of wedding dresses from top designers such as Maggie Sottero, Sophia Tolli, Morilee, and many more. Our expert stylists provide personalized attention to each bride, helping them find the perfect dress that matches their vision and budget.

Our Designers

We are proud to carry a diverse selection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s most sought-after designers, including Allure Bridals, Mikaella, Eddy K, Sophia Tolli, and Maggie Sottero. Each designer has their own unique style and features, allowing our brides to find a dress that truly reflects their individual taste and personality.

When to Buy a Wedding Dress

We recommend that brides purchase their wedding dress at least 8-10 months before their wedding day. This timeline allows for ample time to order the dress, receive alterations, and pick up the final product. It’s also essential to allow extra time for unexpected delays or changes.

Trying on Wedding Dresses

At Lulu’s Bridal, we provide private, one-on-one appointments for each bride, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience. Brides are welcome to try on as many dresses as they’d like, with the assistance of our expert stylists.

While appointments are highly encouraged, there is no charge to try on wedding dresses at Lulu’s Bridal. However, we do require that brides bring undergarments and shoes to their appointment to get the best sense of how the dress will fit and look on their wedding day.

At Lulu’s Bridal, we understand that finding the perfect wedding dress is one of the most important decisions a bride will make. Our expert stylists, wide selection of designer dresses, and commitment to exceptional customer service set us apart from other bridal shops in Dallas. We invite all Dallas brides to visit us and experience the Lulu’s difference.

Trunk Show Spotlight: Casablanca Bridal April 28-30

Casablanca Bridal is a renowned bridal designer known for crafting wedding dresses combining fashion-forward design and high-quality materials. The Casablanca Bridal trunk show is one of the most highly anticipated events for brides-to-be, allowing brides to explore the latest bridal trends, personalized dress options, and receive professional advice and styling tips to help them narrow down their search for the perfect dress.


The trunk show offers an excellent opportunity for brides to experience the unique designs of Casablanca Bridal dresses. The event showcases the latest collections, with many dresses typically only available to view during this time. Brides can peruse the collection, feel and examine the fabrics, and view the intricate details of each dress, including appliques, beading, and embroidery, that set Casablanca Bridal apart.

In addition to enjoying all the benefits of participating in the trunk show, brides also receive exclusive discounts of 10% off up to $500 on purchase orders made during the event. The trunk show is an excellent opportunity for brides-to-be to purchase their dream bridal gown and experience all the benefits that come with shopping at Casablanca Bridal.

The Casablanca Bridal trunk show is a must-attend event for brides seeking the perfect dress for their big day, with its elegant and modern designs, high-quality materials, personalized, professional advice, and exclusive discounts. Book now for a one-of-a-kind bridal experience, whether you’re seeking a traditional look or a fresh, modern vibe. You won’t regret it.

Trunk Show Spotlight: Sophia Tolli 3/17 – 4/2

Attention all brides-to-be! Are you still searching for the perfect wedding dress? Look no further! The Sophia Tolli 2023 Bridal Trunk Show is here and you don’t want to miss it.

Sophia Tolli is a renowned bridal designer who has been creating stunning wedding gowns for over a decade. Her designs are known for their timeless elegance, exquisite detail, and luxurious fabrics. If you’re looking for a dress that will make you feel like a true princess on your big day, then Sophia Tolli is the designer for you.

The Sophia Tolli 2023 Bridal Trunk Show is your opportunity to see the latest collections from this talented designer. You’ll have the chance to try on the latest gowns, talk to experts, and find the dress of your dreams. The trunk show will feature a range of styles, from classic ball gowns to modern, figure-flattering fits, so there’s sure to be a dress for every bride.

Not only will you be able to try on Sophia Tolli’s beautiful gowns, but you’ll also be able to take advantage of our 10% off up to $500 promotion for all Sophia Tolli gowns. This is the perfect opportunity to find your dream dress and save some money at the same time.

So, mark your calendars for the Sophia Tolli 2023 Bridal Trunk Show 3/17 – 4/2 and book your appointment today. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Trust us, you’ll fall in love with one of Sophia Tolli’s gowns and be one step closer to walking down the aisle in your dream dress.

Trunk Show Spotlight: Maggie Sottero Bridal January 20th – 30th

Starting January 20th through the 30th, Lulu’s Bridal Salon will be hosting an Maggie Sottero Bridal Trunk Show.

Maggie Sottero is in a lifelong commitment with bridalwear. It all started in Sydney, Australia 25 years ago when Maggie Sottero wedding gowns were first imagined.

Each dress can be ordered petite to plus-size, handmade per a bride’s options for customization and accessories. Many of their styles also feature variations in coverage, sleeve lengths, neckline styles, illusion details, shapewear lining, and more.

Book your appointment now for a one-on-one styling session and visit our entire collection of wedding gowns and accessories at the same time. Get 10% off your gown (up to $500) and browse our selection with our expert stylists.

Trunk Show Spotlight: Allure Bridal 11/25 – 12/4

Starting November 25th through the December 4th, Lulu’s Bridal Salon will be hosting an Allure Bridal Trunk Show.

The Crum family transformed their family-owned fabric store into the Bridal Collection, a bridal salon serving Tennessee brides for many years until the opportunity to manufacture bridal gowns arose. By 2000, C.E.O. Kelly Crum had expanded his mother’s fabric store into a thriving wholesale bridal collection in only a few short years; the line’s rise to popularity was swift and quickly gained recognition for beautifully detailed and well-constructed dresses. Allure Bridals was born shortly thereafter, moving into the menswear and occasionwear markets as well.

The Allure collections have consistently garnered praise, winning awards including “Fastest Growing Top 100 Private Companies” and “Top 100 Private Companies” in the Mid-South for multiple consecutive years. After 20 years of expansion in the bridal markets and multiple successful bridal and formalwear collections, the Allure Bridals brand family continues to pride itself on thoughtful designs to match every bride with their dream dress.

Book your appointment now for a one-on-one styling session and visit our entire collection of wedding gowns and accessories at the same time. Get 10% off your gown (up to $500) and browse our selection with our expert stylists.

Casablanca Bridal Celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary

With 25 years of exceptional quality and design, Casablanca Bridal is hosting a $25,000 giveaway! No purchase necessary to enter. There are just a few easy steps to follow to be entered into the promotion.

The first step is to snap a selfie wearing a dress from any four of their brands (i.e. Casablanca, Beloved, Le Blanc, or Amaré Couture). After that, post your selfie on Instagram using #Casablanca25K and follow them at @CasablancaBridal. Make sure you fill out your information on the form found at casablanca25k.com so they can keep track & verify your entry. That’s it! You are entered after just that!

Even better, additional entries can be added to increase your chances of winning the $25k. You get one additional entry for following Lulu’s Bridal on Instagram and another additional entry for leaving a Yelp review for us. It’s that easy!

Entries close November 30, 2022 and winners will be announced around December 14th. Good luck!

A Magical Harry Potter Wedding

From Muggle to Mrs., discover every magical moment and Harry Potter detail that transcend us into the Wizardry World! Real bride Zugey said I do to her soul mate Jason last November and we couldn’t be more obsessed with these two! Everything from their marriage proposal to their wedding decor was thoughtfully planned out and creative! Read along as Zugey answers questions we were dying to know!

 

How Did You Two Meet?

My husband and I went to the same high school. However, we never spoke to one another until he made a charitable donation from my teacher’s Wishlist later in life as adults! I thanked him online, and we began conversing with one another. One of my culminating activities as a teacher is our novel study, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and my now husband was aware. So, for our first date, my husband surprised me by taking us to the LeakyCon! We both bonded over our mutual love of the Wizarding World!

My Dream Dress: Morilee 2307

When I first met Daniella, my bridal consultant, I knew she would help me find the dress of my dreams. She dawned a Deathly Hallows mask, so I knew she’d understand the Harry Potter them. I knew I wanted sleeves, and I initially informed my consultant that I didn’t care for too much lace unless it was floral (to match the Forbidden Forest aesthetic of our florals.) Daniella brought several gowns, and she then said, “I also brought in a wild card that I’d like you to try on too.” The other dresses I tried on didn’t work out, but the wild card was the dress that my mom, my sister, and I unanimously agreed on. Daniella then tells me, “The dress you’ve tried on comes with ivory underlining too, but you have on MOONSTONE….” It was at that moment the stars aligned! We then paired it with a cape veil, and it was magical!

 

A Potter Proposal

On the morning of Christmas Eve, my husband had a present waiting for me in bed the moment I woke up. It was a small gift that included a scroll that challenged me to a wizarding quest! This journey took me to the secret portal of the Ministry of Magic (the toilet!), the great hall (dining room), Dobby’s socks, our mini-Mirror of Erised (in the kitchen nook), etc.! Until we reached the “winged room” where I needed to find the key with the broken wing! My husband turned our guest room into “the winged” room, with actual winged keys hanging from the ceiling. This key then unlocked the closet with a massively wrapped gift. Once I opened the present, a smaller wrapped gift was inside. I must have opened ten boxes until I finally reached the last one. A note inside the final gift-wrapped box said, “As you follow your path, you may find this to be true: Magic is not a thing you get, but something that you do.” There was a book of the UK edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As I opened the book, I found that the pages hollowed out in the shape of a heart that stopped with chapter The Unbreakable Vow. My husband took out the ring from the book, got on one knee, and asked me to marry him.

Hogwarts Wedding

Naturally, we both decided to incorporate Harry Potter touches into our wedding! I was adamant about making sure I didn’t cross the line into too kiddish or corny! Our ultimate goal was to achieve an elegant, timeless wedding with subtlety borrowed from the wizarding world. I’m a Slytherin, and my favorite color is black, so our wedding colors were black, ivory, dark green, and gold.

 

A Pensieve Memory

Initially, we were looking to avoid reciting our written vows in front of our loved ones & make this moment a private between us two. Three weeks before our wedding, we changed our minds and shared them amongst our family & friends during our ceremony. We are so glad we made this decision in the end, as it became one of the most appreciated moments that everyone else was able to witness.

Personal Details

We played homage to aspects of our lives for the wedding. One of these details was our wedding invitations that resembled my grandmother’s from the 1940s. Our Daily Prophet menu/ceremony cards tributed to our newly blended furry family. And, of course, the nod towards all the Harry Potter details!

Advice for Muggle Brides

Yes! Make sure you hire vendors you trust to execute your vision. If you find yourself constantly going back and forth on whether to spend more money for a vendor/service, go for it, especially a wedding coordinator! You will not regret it in the end. I had the best wedding ever! I was grinning from ear to ear all day and all night long without a worry in the world, and I attribute that to my amazing wedding vendors.

Magical Vendor Team

Wedding Coordinator: Speedwell Event Co  / @speedwelleventco/ Veronica
Venue: The Schoolhouse/  @schoolhouseevents
Photographer: Outland Wedding /  @outlandweddings / Cameron
Videography: Mindfully Executed /  @mindfullyexecuted / Raul
HAMU:  Foreveryoung-aesthetic s.com/ @toiyaa
DJ: DJ Izzy Israel / djizzy16@gmail.com @vjizzy
Catering: Orellana Cuisine & Catering
Bartenders: Southern Pour /  @southern_pour
Cake: Blondies Bake House/  rachelmaterne@yahoo.com @blondiesrm / Rachel
Floral: Flora TX / @floratx_ / Bianca
Dress: Lulu’s Bridal /@lulusbrides
String Trio: Bishop String Quartet/ ROSS@BISHOPQUARTET.COM
Mariachi: Mariachi Bronce /@mariachibronce
Balloons: EC Creations/ clau8607@gmail.com @eccreationsdfw / Claudia
Cookies: Jenna Bakes / @jenna_bakes_tx
Calligraphy: Jessica Mae Design / jessicamaedesign@gmail.com @jessicamae_design

 

 

Zugey and Jason’s wedding was everything we could have dreamt of and more! This is your sign to have a wedding that shows off your personality, makes a lasting impression on your guests, and represents the love between you two as a couple. Want to read more love stories? Head on over to LuLu’s bride Stephanie’s Q&A with us!

 

 

Wedding Dress Shopping Tips You Need To Know Before Your Appointment

Is it your first time wedding dress shopping? Have you had a hard time finding your dress? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, then keep reading! Our Administrative Coordinator and Bridal Stylist Brittany has listed out 10 do’s and don’ts when shopping for your wedding dress.

 

  1. Give yourself plenty of time– You will need to order a gown at least 9 months to a year before your wedding. This will give you some leniency regarding shipping delays or any other issues that may arise. Also, please keep in mind that alterations and bridal portraits may take an additional 2 months before everything is complete. It is not uncommon for brides to plan a year in advance, and we highly recommend it!

 

  1. Be honest with your stylist! – It is important that you let your bridal stylist know if you have already been shopping for a wedding dress or if it is your first time. Let us know the actual price range for your gown, the body parts you want to accentuate or camouflage, and any other information that you feel is important so we can help you find your dream dress. We understand that everyone has a vision, and we are here to help you have the best time while shopping – not judge you based on style, size, or price point.

 

  1. Research! Research! Research!– Every salon is different, with different styles, prices, and experiences. Please make sure you do your research before making bridal appointments. Every salon wants to make sure you have the best experience possible. If you are looking for a bohemian-inspired dress, but you only see a wide variety of traditional gowns, then that store may not be the right bridal salon for what you need. We will try our best to find the dress styles we carry that are similar to what you are looking for. We can always alter the dress to turn it into the perfect look. When you are budgeting for your wedding dress, please include extra costs for accessories (veils alone can range from $150-$800+) and alterations (which average between $500-$900 for standard alterations). Your $1,300-price point can easily rise to $2000 quickly. The last thing we want to do is get your hopes up for a dress that is out of your preferred budget.

*Shopping pro-tip: Allow your stylist to recommend another bridal salon so you can optimize your appointment. This is not to discourage you, but to send you to the right resources to find your perfect dress.

 

  1. Who to bring with you?– In the words of our Lulu’s Manager, “If you would not invite them to the birth of your child, then don’t bring them to your bridal appointment.” It might sound bold but being surrounded by people that support and listen to you will set the tone for your bridal appointment. The opinions that matter are the ones you value.

 

Also remember, the bridal appointment is about you and only you, so do not let mom, sister, grandma, or any of your friends pressure you into getting something you don’t love. We are here to make you happy and will give you our knowledge and expertise wherever we can!

 

  1. Trust yourself– Don’t immediately turn down a dress based on how it looks on the hanger. Try the gown on for yourself and then inform your stylist about what you do or do not like. You may be surprised to fall in love with a mermaid gown when you were solely looking for ballgown styles.

 

We want you to trust your instinct when you finally put a dress on. You will know if it is the one if you listen to yourself and recognize how you feel in it. You are supposed to feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!

 

  1. What to wear to your bridal appointment? – Dress in whatever makes you comfortable and wear undergarments preferably, in skin tone or white colors. You do not have to bring your wedding shoes for your initial appointments, but you will need to take in the shoes you plan on wearing to the wedding during your gown alterations.

 

  1. Avoid this mistake– Do not wear heavy makeup, tanner, or a fresh spray tan that will transfer onto the gowns. It will help keep the wedding gowns in good condition for other brides.

 

  1. Size Range– Here at Lulu’s, we carry sample sizes from 8-30. We have a selection of plus-size dresses that you can try on in-store, and we can always order a particular style for you! Please note that we do have the ability to order some of our gowns by certain designers using your actual measurements – this is considered customization and does cost extra but may be worth it in the long run if you have the time available for custom orders.

Top 10 Wedding Dress Shopping

 

Online shopping tip – The wedding dresses on our website are the exact gowns we have in our store to try on. The sample may not be your size at the store, but we can pin the dress to fit your body, so you can visualize how it will look.

 

  1. Prep before the appointment– Here at Lulu’s, every bride that books in advance will receive a pre-screening email. The pre-screening email allows us to let your stylist know your theme, venue, colors and preferred wedding dress styles before your appointment. We love photos! Please share looks you have pinned to your wedding dress inspo board. It will provide your stylist with the best visual description of what you are trying to find. Every detail you give your bridal stylist helps them get you one step closer to finding YOUR bridal gown!

 

  1. Last piece of advice – Do not be freaked out that your dress does not fit you perfectly when it first arrives in the store. We take your measurements and suggest the closest size you will need per the specific designer’s size chart (or CHARTS!). Alterations are needed on EVERY gown, even if it is just a hem or a bustle. We like to say, “we order you the cookie dough and alterations cut out the cookie!” You will be amazed at the transformation our alterations team can provide!

 

Plan your next bridal appointment with these shopping rules in mind and trust your stylist. Ask for Brittany when you visit our store and let us know if these guidelines helped you!

 

 

Photo Credit: Joseph Mark Photography