2010-02-08 12:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Your Dress for $800 or Less!

TAGS: CHEAP WEDDING DRESS, DISCOUNTED WEDDING DRESS, USED WEDDING DRESS

So many beautiful dresses, so little time! Every week we pour through the new listings, "ohhing" and "awing" over the lovely dresses posted, trying to decide how we'll choose five to highlight. This week, we’re featuring dresses that will enhance your natural beauty without destroying your budget! Every single dress we've chosen is either $600 or $800 and full of established wedding dress designers like Maggie Sottero, Alfred Angelo and more.


If shopping by price is your main goal, remember, you can search all of the dresses on SmartBride Boutique by price, narrowing your search to only dresses that match your budget.


Demetrios Wedding Dress


Enjoy this week's picks!


2010-02-08 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Registry Must Haves for Entertainers, World Travelers, Foodies and More

TAGS: REGISTRY

Populating your wedding registry can be both exciting and overwhelming - it's best to go in with a plan. First, look around your house and take an inventory of what it is you ACTUALLY need. Do you already live together? Are their items you already have that you'd like to upgrade? or things you're missing all together?


If you're already set up on the home front, you can always opt for wedding gift cards towards later purchases or travel for your honeymoon. Sears has some great options for "stuff" and "travel". Every couple is different, so we've picked some registry must-haves for couples who love to entertain, travel, cook and relax at home.

2010-02-05 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Friday Fitness: Wedding Planning Season is ON!

TAGS: BOOTY CAMP FITNESS, FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY EATING TIPS, WEDDING WORKOUTS

Hey there Brides-to-be!


Sammie Kennedy here from Booty Camp Fitness and I'm so excited that the ladies of SmartBride Boutique have invited me to write some guest blogs on fitness and getting ready for your big day! Over the next few weeks I'll share some tips on eating well and fitness moves to get you ready to rock what’s likely the most important dress of your life!


Obsessed With The Dress Booty Camp by SmartBride Boutique
Photos courtesy of Flow Photo





2010-02-04 07:01:36 by SMARTBRIDE

Honeymoon Series - Eco Adventure

TAGS: HONEYMOON

If you're a green-conscious honeymooner, you have more options than ever, with eco-tourism spots proliferating across the globe. A truly romantic eco-honeymoon off the beaten path can be found high in northwestern Vietnam's remote Hoang Lien mountains.


Read on for more information on where to stay and eat, and what to do while you're there!


Topas Ecolodge Sapa Vietnam

2010-02-03 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

How can I personalize my wedding without it looking like everyone else's "personalized wedding"?

TAGS: WEDDING PLANNING, PERSONALIZING WEDDINGS, DISTINCT OCCASIONS

You are unique; just like everyone else. You want your wedding to wow your guests. Leave them with their jaws hanging open and desperately seeking how you did that, right? Every bride wants to be unique and special on her big day! So making your wedding personalized seems to be the obvious answer but is it really?


Kissing Games
Personalization Idea: Unique Kissing Game. Photo courtesy of Distinct Occasions