2009-06-28 08:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Smart Bride's Strapless Alternatives

TAGS: USED WEDDING DRESS, WATTERS, PRONOVIAS, VENUS, ALFRED SUNG, BARBARA ALLIN, PALOMA BLANCA

We know that most brides opt for a strapless wedding gown on their big day, but we also know there are a few of you out there willing to go beyond the strapless! This week's top picks are dedicated to the smart brides who dare to not go bare. We've selected our top 10 favourite non strapless dresses - in no particular order. Click on the images to go straight to the dress for sale on SmartBrideBoutique.ca.


1. Vintage glam.
Our first dress retails for $1500 and is being sold on the site for just $200! This ivory silk crepe is bias-cut with cap sleeves and plunging V neckline for a sexy vintage look. Simple and different, this dress can be accessorised to suit many styles.

Used Watters Wedding Gown, size 6

2009-11-08 07:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Alfred Sung Wedding Dresses

TAGS: TOP PICKS, ALFRED SUNG, USED WEDDING GOWN, USED WEDDING DRESS

“I love beauty, and what is more beautiful to see than a bride on her wedding day?”

This quote comes from Alfred Sung, one of Canada’s top fashion designers, especially when it comes to wedding gowns. This week we’ve decided to feature a selection of Alfred Sung’s gowns posted on SmartBride Boutique. The silhouettes range from classically elegant to sumptuously romantic, but thanks to other smart brides out there, you won’t have to pay designer prices for these fabulous styles!
Alfred Sung #6688Wedding Dress


As always, browse our picks below and click on the image to be taking directly to the posting on SmartBride Boutique.

2010-04-05 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Ruffles for a Romantic & Ravishing Wedding Dress

TAGS: USED WEDDING DRESS, HOT PICKS, MELISSA SWEET, MICHELLE ROTH, ALFRED SUNG, ALFRED ANGELO, PRONOVIAS, SPRING 2010 TREND

This week’s hot picks take their cue from the Spring/Summer 2010 runways, where ruffles are being seen everywhere, in all shapes and sizes. Ruffles add a girly, and often romantic accent to clothes, and if you consider yourself a bit of a romantic, especially for your big day, we've rounded up our top 5 ravishing ruffle looks….all available for a fraction of their retail price of course!


Alfred Sung Wedding Dress


2010-06-28 14:18:13 by SMARTBRIDE

Winnipeg Bridal Blowout Sample Sale!

TAGS: SAMPLE SALE, ALFRED ANGELO, MORI LEE, IMPRESSION, ALFRED SUNG

Want to find your dream dress but don't want pay a fortune? Enter the Helene's Bridal Salon Bridal Blowout sale on right now, featuring gorgeous wedding dresses starting at $99 & up!


Choose from designers like Alfred Angelo, Mori Lee, Impression, Alfred Sung and more.


Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress
Alfred Angelo


Read on for all of the details....

2010-07-19 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Dress Trends: Bow me over!

TAGS: WEDDING DRESSES WITH BOWS, BOWS, WEDDING DRESS TREND, ALFRED SUNG, SASSI HOLFORD, MAGGIE SOTTERO, AMY KUSCHEL, MIKAELLA

Not just for hair anymore, bows on wedding dresses can add just the right amount of flair or romance to your bridal look. Whether you want to make a statement, add some visual interest in an unexpected place or bring in a touch of colour, the use of bows in these wedding dresses are all different and all beautiful.


Alfred Sung 6707 Wedding Dress


Featuring wedding dresses from Alfred Sung, Sassi Holford, Maggie Sottero, Amy Kuschel and ranging from an incredible $175 to $1600, there is no shortage of options. Regardless of your budget, you can show off the bow trend!


Read on to find more inspiration. Plus, don't forget to check out Smart Bride's weekly deals to save on everything else wedding (and non wedding related!)