Stardust Celebrations

I'm not a shopper. I never have and never will be, and if I am I'm normally doing it online. So the thought of going wedding dress shopping and trying on all these expensive gowns was daunting to say the least. Stardust and Marianne (my bridal stylist) did an amazing job in helping me find my gown in a surprisingly short time.

I went into this appointment after going to a smaller boutique and being disappointed in their selection. I knew that Stardust would have a large selection of gowns going into my appointment but I didn't realize how important it was to have someone really there to help you along the way and learn your style. At the other boutique I went to, it was like a mall shopping experience: you go in, pick stuff out, try it on, and think it was just an okay experience. At Stardust, they really get to know you and your style just like they do on Say Yes to the Dress.

I will admit, when I watched Say Yes to the Dress, I thought that all the consulting that they did on the show was just for that reason alone, it was a show. Boy, was I wrong. Marianne started off my appointment in a similar fashion, getting to know me and really trying to understand who I am as a person, who I'm marrying, and what type of style that I envision myself on my wedding day. By doing this, she was able to pull the dresses that I was considering and pulled me a dresses I wasn't considering at all and help me realize that these newer styles that I didn't even recognize were really my gown. Also, another great thing about Marianne is that she did not sugar coat the experience at all. She was brutal and honest about everything, two traits that I really appreciate compared to other boutiques that just give you a yes man to you to get your money.

I had my Say Yes to the Dress moment here and I absolutely love the experience and would highly recommend to any brides out there!

> Update for Alterations

I was given Marianne as my stylist and she could not have been a more perfect fit! I am very picky and meticulous when it comes to shopping and she was able to find a dress for me that fits my style and flatters my body. She also took the time to sit with me, get to know about me and my fiance, and sent me a very sweet follow up note in the mail.

Overall, Stardust makes you feel like a million bucks and make you feel like part of the family.