2011-09-28 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Real Green Wedding: How to Have a Vegan Wedding

TAGS: GREEN WEDDING, GREEN BRIDE GUIDE, GREEN TIPS, ECO WEDDING, ECO TIPS, WEDDING CATERER, WEDDING FLOWERS, ETSY, BUDGET WEDDING, WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT, WEDDING GOWN, BRIDAL GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, ANJOLIQUE, LEA ANN BELTER, DAVIDS BRIDAL, MICHELLE ROTH

Krystin Blanc and Mike Dorfman were married on August 14th, 2011 at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, NY.


Kristyn and Mike are two very environmentally minded people. Krystin is a vegan and Mike is a vegetarian so naturally they chose to stick to their values by eating green. Here are some green wedding tips if you’re interested in going green for your wedding! If you want more inspiration, check out all the details on The Green Bride Guide.


Real Green Wedding from Green Bride Guide


Plus, if you love the bride’s style, don’t forget to check out our top pre-owned choices below to get the look for less!

2011-10-10 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Love those Baby Bumps: Wedding Dresses for Pregnant Women

TAGS: PREGNANCY WEDDING DRESS, EMPIRE WAIST, WEDDING DRESS TRENDS, USED WEDDING DRESSES, BRIDAL GOWN, WEDDING GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, DAVIDS BRIDAL, ALLURE BRIDALS, GALINA, ALFRED ANGELO, MICHELLE ROTH, JENNY YOO

There have been tons of celebrity weddings either on or off due to pregnancy. Jessica Simpson is said to have called off her wedding because she is pregnant and Jennifer Anniston is now confirmed engaged, but is she pregnant or isn’t she?


Tina Mak Danielle Wedding Dress
Tina Mak Danielle Wedding Dress


Nonetheless, we at SmartBride are firm believers that there should still be lots of opportunity to look fabulously stylish on your wedding day, even if you are sporting a baby bump. Here are 8 gorgeous maternity wedding dresses that we think will work pregnant brides. And, whether you’re looking to spend a little less to save for the arrival or your little one, or have a few dollars to spend, our picks range from $300 to $1100, so we’ve got you covered!


When looking for a wedding dress you can wear while pregnant, here are a few tips.
Look for dresses that:


  • Are made of loose flowing material. After all, you won’t know ...

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

Ruffles for a Romantic & Ravishing Wedding Dress

TAGS: USED WEDDING DRESSES, TOP PICKS, MELISSA SWEET, MICHELLE ROTH, ALFRED SUNG, ALFRED ANGELO, PRONOVIAS, WEDDING DRESS TRENDS, RUFFLES, WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL DRESS, WEDDING GOWN

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