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2008-03-09 12:33:06 by SMARTBRIDE
Oprah Unveils Designer Wedding Dresses for Under $100
Jan 8th, Oprah revealed a handful of famous celebrity designers who have created low-priced lines for various stores. Sarah Jessica Parker started "Bitten", her line of all American Women’s fashions for Steve & Barry's stores.
Isaac Mizrahi has created a line of wedding dresses for Target ranging in price from $89.99 to $159.99 USD. In addition to wedding dresses, there are tons of accessories including: veils and headpieces, gloves, wraps and sashes, bridal intimates and sleepwear, wedding jewelry, shoes, and handbags. And, of course, there is a line for bridesmaids.
After seeing the show, I was totally dumbfounded over the prices.
2008-09-06 15:22:01 by SMARTBRIDE
Guess We're Not the Only Ones - Italian Wedding Costs Soar
Wedding costs seem to be on the rise worldwide. An Italian news story reports that the cost of "tying the knot in Italy has increased by 40% in the last seven years" and that "couples opting for a full Hollywood-style bash were stumping up around 47,900 euros".
According to the article, Italian brides spend between 2500 and 5000 euros on a dress alone. If that seems high to you, you're not alone.
SmartBride surveyed over 150 Canadian engaged or recently married women. Of those surveyed, only 2.5% estimated that the average Canadian bride spends over $2000 CAD on her dress. Read the results of the entire SmartBride survey.
It's not just the dress they splurge on. Here are some additional average costs:
2008-09-06 16:00:17 by SMARTBRIDE
Help! Our Guest List is TOO BIG!
The fastest way to save money on your wedding is to reduce the guest list. "But how?" you ask? Try these tips.
- Give your parents strict guidelines when submitting their guests for the list! This can get a bit sticky depending on cultural obligations and expectations - but why not ask them to keep their lists to friends and acquaintances that you have actually met before?
- Reduce the number of +1s you allow. Unless you are inviting guests who will not know anyone else at the wedding, you can invite single guests on their own. Do remember to plan your seating accordingly so single friends sit with other friends in their group.
- Consider only inviting family and your closest friends (maybe the wedding party) to a special dinner, and invite the larger group for cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, cake cutting and dance afterward.
- Prioritize your guest list into "must invite" and "nice to invite" lists. Send your "must invites" early - when these guests decline, you can send an invitation from the "nice to invite" list. ...
2008-12-08 12:21:49 by SMARTBRIDE
So That's How She Did It! The $6000 Wedding
25-year-old Tavon Ferguson planned her dream wedding for just under $6,000. She's the ultimate frugal bride who used the internet, and her network of friends and family to get more for less.
Let's break it down:
- She bought her dress (new with tags) from another local bride for $200. Original price at David's was $600.
- She found her shoes on CutseyGirl.com for $29. However, we've scouted it out, and there are pairs anywhere from $9.99 and up. The Satin Pumps below are $18.99. You can search by colour and size. Look for your bridesmaids at the same time in order to make the 16USD for shipping to Canada worth your while.
2009-07-16 08:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE
SmartBride Features Weddding Dresses for Every Budget on CityLine!
SmartBride Boutique had the privilege of being featured on CityLine TV today, showing Canadian women that it is possible to achieve bridal bliss and find the wedding dress of your dreams, without breaking the bank.
Take a peek at our behind the scenes photos, as well as the dresses (and accessories) featured at various price points ranging from $500 up to $3000.
