Alita Graham
One of the trends hitting the Fall 2010 runways is the light and airy wedding dress. Lightweight tulle and organza as the fabrics of choice. Whether the silhouette is big and billowing or a slim sheath, brides wearing this trend will look as if they’re floating down the aisle! Get the trend for a fraction of the designer price with these save & splurge options. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy of Big City Cupcakes.
As any smart bride knows, there are lots of traditions associated with weddings. One of those traditions is the wedding cake. Do you have a big, beautiful cake, or do you just offer guests a sweet after their meal? These days there are so many options for you depending on your style. Whether you want to go all out with a stunning cake cutting ceremony, or you want to save on sweets, here are some tips to help you have your cake and eat it too! Mmmmmm. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy Christina Gapic Photography.
At SmartBride Boutique, we’re all about helping you find designer names and fabulous style for your wedding, without paying those designer prices. This week we are sharing five Save Tips to help you get the look you want (high style!) at the price you want.
1. Loose the Extras
Sometimes you try on the dress of your dreams, only to find out the deco belt around your waist, or the beautiful shoulder sash are extra! A friend of mine, who is getting married next year, found her dream dress and was ready to purchase, and then discovered the price increased by another $1,200 because of extra trimmings. Be aware and avoid the extra costs. Read the rest of this entry »
Adele cuff. Photography courtesy stelladot.com.
Jewellery is an important accessory to any dress. It can complete your look, add some drama to a classic silhouette or hold special memories. It can also push the overall cost of your dress to the limits. After all, every smart bride knows that it’s not just the dress….it’s the undergarments, the shoes, the jewels and other accessories that make you the total package on your big day! Read the rest of this entry »
Mila. Photography courtesy of priscillaofboston.com.
Melissa Sweet is one of those coveted names in wedding gown designers, and why not? Her dresses are modern, sophisticated and always stylish! However these designer dresses also come with designer price tags to match (from $3,000 to $6,000). If the dress is the thing you want to splurge on, I say go right ahead, it’s your special day! However, if you like the idea of a designer dress, but want to pay a fraction of the price, these three once worn Melissa Sweet dresses are in excellent condition and come at an even sweeter price. Read the rest of this entry »
When shopping for my dress, it seemed everything I liked was out of my price range! I was convinced that finding a dress that fit my body, my style, felt good and most importantly made me feel completely amazing would cost more than I was willing to spend. If this sounds familiar, I hope to save you some stress. This week I’m choosing to focus on four beautiful dresses in a variety of styles to show you don’t always have to sacrifice designer names and fabulous style to get the dress of your dreams for a reasonable price—in this case for $500 or less! Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy of Trillium Floral Designs.
Do you find yourself dreaming of the glamorous floral centrepieces you see in wedding magazines? I did. Needless to say, once I found out how much those looks would cost I promptly discovered there are many ways you can get a similar look for less. With the help from friends at Trillium Floral Designs, I will share some tips to get the splurge look for less! Read the rest of this entry »
Vineyard dress. Photography courtesy of priscillaofboston.com.
In homage to last week’s Mad about Minis article I received in my inbox from the ladies at Weddingbells, I wanted to share a few more short and sexy dresses that are posted on SmartBrideBoutique.ca. Often these dresses are 50% less than retail, helping you live and breathe the ‘save and splurge’ mentality. Hope these dresses strike your fancy! Read the rest of this entry »
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