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

2009-12-20 08:38:08 by SMARTBRIDE

Form flattering & Sexy: More Mermaid Silhouettes

TAGS: USED WEDDING DRESS, USED WEDDING GOWN, MELISSA SWEET, PRONOVIAS, ANJOLIQUE, AGELINA FACCENDA, LA SPOSA

This week we decided to do an ode to the mermaid silhouette. It’s been called many things, from trumpet to fit to flare, but one thing is certain: choosing this style shows off your figure in an elegant and sophisticated way.


If Mermaid is your dream wedding silhouette, check out these top 10 mermaid silhouettes available on SmartBride Boutique for inspiration. Our choices range in price from $350 to $2500 and sample designers like Angelina Faccenda, Sposabella, Melissa Sweet and Lea-Ann Belter. Enjoy!

Moonlight Wedding 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 09:59:10 by SMARTBRIDE

Trend 2010: Asymmetric Wedding Gowns

TAGS: ASYMMETRIC NECKLINES, MAGGIE SOTTERO, PRONOVIAS, HOA BRIDAL

If you're a bride who isn't interested in donning the typical strapless wedding gown, but rather prefers a bit more visual interest along your neckline, the popular asymmetric neckline is a stunning choice. Whether you want it embellished with flowers, want to rock some ruffles, or prefer a simple silhouette, this week's choices have it all, and at unbelievable prices.


Hoa Bridal Wedding Dress



2010-03-29 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Carrie Underwood's Wedding Dress

TAGS: CARRIE UNDERWOOD, PRONOVIAS, MAGGIE SOTTERO, CARRIE UNDERWOOD WEDDING, CELEBRITY WEDDING

I don't know about you, but we think there's been a lot of talk about Carrie Underwood's engagement to Senator Mike Fisher, and of course, the ever pressing question of "what kind of wedding dress will she wear?" One online article had this to say:


"Ideally, her wedding gown will reflect Underwood’s best qualities. So, something down-home but a tad regal too. Maybe a one-shoulder design — glamorous, yet middle-of-the-road. Then again, it's possible she'll go for something frothy and fun, typifying her body-conscious generation."


How's that for decisive?


Carrie Underwood Grammys
Carrie Underwood at the Grammys



We have taken it upon ourselves to search through the hundreds of dresses on SmartBrideBoutique.com and come up with our own ideas on what kind of wedding gown Carrie Underwood might choose! If you want to emulate Carrie's style but don't want the designer price tags that come along with it, all of the options we’re featuring are under $1300.