2011-02-27 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Smart Cookies Feature SmartBride Boutique on Global

TAGS: SMART COOKIES, GLOBAL TV, TIPS TO SAVE

The Smart Cookies were on Global TV this morning to share 5 Top Money SECRETS TO SAVE BIG for your big day. Their first choice? SmartBrideBoutique.com!


Thanks so much to Smart Cookies for helping us spread the word.


Oscar De La Renta Wedding Dress

Oscar De La Renta Wedding Dress featured on Global



Tip1: Buying “nearly new” will save you at least 60%
The cost of a dream wedding dress is one of the major expenses (not to mention one of the biggest decisions) of any wedding. Brides can often spend thousands of dollars on their dream dress, but as you smart brides know, that’s not necessary! Shopping new and nearly used on SmartBrideBoutique.com can save you 30% to 80% off retailer on beautiful designer dresses. In fact, the dress Katie showed on the Global segment is a gorgeous Oscar De La Renta wedding dress, on SmartBride for almost 80% of its original price!!

2011-06-08 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tightwad's Top 10 Rules to Save on your Wedding

TAGS: TIGHTWAD, WEDDING TIPS, TIPS TO SAVE

We've partnered up with Emma Lotto, author of Tightwad’s Frugal Bride: How to be Fabulous for Less on Your Big Day, to share some crucial tips to save on your wedding. Although she shares tons of vendor specific tips in her e-book, like how to save on flowers, favors and more, we've got 10 overall rules that you should absolutely keep in mind as you plan for your big day.


Tightwad Frugal Bride

The key to holding an elegant but inexpensive wedding is to be creative and imaginative. Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning the big day.


  1. Prioritize!
    The bride and groom should agree on what is important and budget accordingly, allowing for extra unexpected expenses that may arise. Make a list of the most important things you want for your wedding and have your fiancé do the same. Knowing your priorities before the planning starts will help you decide what to spend money on — and what you don’t ...

2011-07-06 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tightwad's 5 Ways to Save on Wedding Beauty

TAGS: TIGHTWAD, WEDDING MAKEUP, MAKEUP, TIPS TO SAVE

You shouldn't have to break the bank to look fabulously gorgeous on your wedding day. You can save a lot of money in this category.


Tips to Save on Wedding Makeup
Photo Credit: Christina Gapic Photography


Here are five Tightwad tips on budget bridal beauty:

2011-06-23 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tightwad's 10 Ways to Save on Wedding Food

TAGS: WEDDING FOOD, TIGHTWAD, TIPS TO SAVE

Everyone knows that food is one of the biggest components of a successful rehearsal dinner and wedding reception….. and one of the biggest costs! With some creative thinking, you can whittle down your list of must-haves to create a workable plan that will make everyone happy.


Wedding Food

Here are my Top 10 tips to help you smart brides save on wedding food: