2012-02-02 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Whether you fancy yourself an amateur chef or can barely find your way around the kitchen, a culinary class can be a great addition to your gift list. Not only is it a fun way for you and your fiancé to learn something new, it’s practical and will benefit you for years to come.
Besides, you know the old adage: the way to someone’s heart is through his or her stomach, and what better way to start the journey then a couples cooking class!
2012-02-01 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Although many brides are knee deep in wedding dress shopping right now, we thought it would be fun to show what can happen AFTER the wedding is over.

Check out our new round of Trash the Dress photos on MSN.ca. From digging graves to crazy food fights, these brides opted to have some serious fun with what will likely be the most expensive dress they'll ever wear.
Be sure to vote for you fav below!
2012-01-31 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

How? Consider an engagement photo session. This is the perfect way to help you get to know your photographer, become comfortable and ensure your personalities mesh prior to the wedding. After all you’ll be spending just as much time with them at your wedding as with your bridesmaids!
When it comes to trends for engagement photo sessions – 2012 is all about creativity!
This year, couples are choosing a location or activity that has some meaning for them. So think outside the box - it's great for photographers to explore a new location, and keeps things fresh and ...
2012-01-26 13:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE
RC and I are very much into food and cooking, and some of our favorite memories together involve amazing meals.
As such, I recently became very inspired when I came across this post for homemade marshmallows on one of my daily Interweb stops (seriouseats.com). How cute would little stacks of fluffy, multicolor marshmallows be as wedding favors?
Tasty favors are also a great way to go DIY and save some money – make them yourself and incorporate your favorite flavors for a warm, personalized “thank you" to your guests.
Bitten by the edible favor bug, I’ve been digging around for ideas.
Here are some of my best finds:

I am a fiend for salty-sweet flavor combinations, and these individually-wrapped bites of heaven would be a great welcome to any celebration.
Keep reading for more flavor favor suggestions from Alana....
2012-01-26 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

In 2012, we’re seeing more couples than ever include their house down payment on their online wedding registry. These savvy couples opted to register for one of the most important things they could possibly ask for… a place to call home.
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