2010-05-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
When you think of the crème de la crème when it comes to wedding dress designers, names like Justina McCaffrey, Monique Lhuillier and more spring to mind. As beautiful and breathtaking as these dresses are, many of us think, "there is no way I can afford that!"
Now you can!

If you've always wanted a high end, designer wedding dress, and have a budget between $3000 and $5500, you definitely have to check out this week's top picks. All of these couture dresses are absolute steals when you compare them to their retail price – most of the 50% less - allowing you to stretch your wedding budget further.
Hope you enjoy this week's top picks!
2010-07-20 11:59:04 by SMARTBRIDE
The essence of simple luxury...
This is the tag line for Rita Vinieris’s RIVINI™ bridal collection and the inspiration for the newest boutique in Canada carrying this gorgeous line.
We first introduced you to Ashton Station Bridal (and our newest bridal retailer) earlier this year, because not only did we covet the dresses, we also coveted the amazing space the boutique was housed in. It is truly simple luxury personified.
Once an arcade with completely black walls, this 1869 stone church (now bridal salon) features soaring cathedral windows, a sparkling chandelier, two large dressing rooms and of course, over 150 Rivini wedding dresses!.
As our newest retail partner, Ashton Station Bridal is selling some of these beautiful dresses both on SmartBride Boutique and through their sample sale running from now until August 7, 2010.
This means that regardless of whether you shop online or in person, ...
2010-10-26 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Hot off the heels of NYC bridal market, our friends at Ashton Station Bridal will be the first to host an Alyne Bridal Trunk Show on October 28 - 30, 2010.
If you love Rivini wedding dresses, the new Alyne line is more accessible (read: budget friendly), starting at $1600 and going to $2800.
To attend this trunk show, check out the details below! And note that anyone who purchases a Alyne Bridal gown during the trunk show will enjoy a 10% discount.
2011-06-09 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
We came across some eye candy featuring the Rivini Fall 2011 wedding dress collection on The Fab Bride not too long ago and after we cleaned up the drool from 'oohing' and 'ahhing' over these gorgeous dresses, we thought it would be fun to pull some similar dresses from the SmartBride archives in case a beautiful Rivini wedding dress just isn't in your budget.

Check out our picks below. For more Rivini Fall 2011 wedding dress inspiration, check out the full post on The Fab Bride.
2011-06-13 09:30:16 by SMARTBRIDE
What bride doesn't think about making an appointment at a high end bridal boutique, just to know what it feels like to slip on a Vera, Monique or Anne wedding dress? I did it, but then cooler heads prevailed and I realized I just couldn't spend that much on my wedding dress.
If you're in the same boat, this week's post is for you. We've compiled some of the big designer names in wedding dresses, and found gorgeous choices available right here on SmartBride. And whether you're looking for a slim silhouette, or are all about big, full skirted bridal bliss, we're showing both possibilities below.
Vera Wang Wedding Dresses
If you’re looking for a full skirted silhouette, look no further than this size 2 Vera Wang Diana wedding dress with layers upon layers of tulle and silk organza. Save 40% off retail and get this $8000 dress for $4750.
On the slimmer side, this size 10 Vera Wang 1G136 is beautiful, with its ...
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