Do you know what jewellery you’re wearing on the big day? If not, let me tell you about an Ottawa jewellery designer I think you’re going to love! Located in Ottawa, designer Sandy Schnierle started Blush Beads about a year ago and recently jumped into creating custom bridal jewellery after she became engaged and couldn’t find any pieces that suited her style. Read the rest of this entry »
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fun » starry-eyed
Kelly Ripa’s Wedding Gown
Photography courtesy ABC.
When Kelly Ripa said “I do” to husband Mark Consuelos, it wasn’t in a wedding gown. The two nixed a big celebration and instead eloped to Vegas in 1996 after secreting dating for a year (they met on the set of All My Children). It wasn’t until a few weeks ago Kelly finally got her chance to wear a big white dress on Regis & Kelly courtesy of Project Runway’s Season 6 winner. Read the rest of this entry »
planning » save & splurge
Designer Style, Smart Savings
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 »
fun » starry-eyed
Dress Up, Give Back
The Greta Constantine dress. Photography courtesy MTV.
You can’t forget about dressing up for the events surrounding your wedding. There are showers, dinners and parties, where you will be the centre of attention. With holiday season coming up (and your budget on a diet), getting multi-use out of your outfits is probably a priority. If you can’t bare to re-use your LBD for every upcoming shindig, we have found a way you can get designer duds and feel good about doing it. Read the rest of this entry »
planning » save & splurge
Affordable Vera?
A Vera Wang from the Spring 2010 bridal runways.
For many brides, (myself included), Vera Wang is the holy grail of wedding dresses. However, if you’re like me, you can only dream of wearing a real Vera Wang. Although I definitely wanted to look amazing on my wedding day, I wasn’t willing to break the bank on a dress I was only going to wear once. Read the rest of this entry »
fashion » tulle box
Reading Material
I’m always on the hunt for new books to read, and I’m especially fond of glossy coffee-table books about fashion—I can’t help it, they’re so inspiring! Well, I’ve just added another one to my wish list: Unbridaled: The Marriage of Tradition and Avant Garde (assouline.com). Read the rest of this entry »
fun » starry-eyed
Two Decades of Glamour
That’s how long the iconic brand Badgley Mischka has been glamorizing Hollywood. To celebrate this momentous occasion the pair has collaborated with five A-list celebrities—Lauren Hutton, Brooke Shields, Angelica Huston, Eva Longoria and Carrie Underwood and legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz.
planning » rosie's ideas
Pretty Prints
I keep telling my bride-to-be friends that you don’t have to narrow down your wedding day theme to one choice. There’s more than having just a “beach-inspired” wedding or an “all-pink” motif. You can find inspiration in pretty much everything.
