2010-07-12 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Layer it on me! Wedding Dresses with Tiers

TAGS: TIERED WEDDING DRESSES, LAYERED WEDDING DRESS, VERA WANG, DEMETRIOS, J.CREW, GABRIELLA ARANGO, HOA BRIDAL

This week it's all about tiered wedding dresses. Smart brides know that there's no shortage of options when it comes to the look you want for your big day, but if you love layers, texture and tiers, you'll definitely want to check out our top picks. Whether you're looking for layers with an architectural, romantic or modern feel, we’ve got you covered with beautiful options from Vera Wang, Demetrios, J.Crew and more - all available for a fraction of their retail cost.


Demetrios Wedding Dress


And, if you like saving money (and who doesn’t?), don’t forget to read our weekly deals, with tons of discounts on wedding and everyday items.

2010-08-02 11:07:21 by SMARTBRIDE

Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Dress

TAGS: CHELSEA CLINTON WEDDING DRESS, VERA WANG, CELEBRITY WEDDING

Speculation about Chelsea Clinton's wedding details were the talk of the town for the weeks leading up to her August 1, 2010 wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. As was expected, although Chelsea's wedding dress was as beautiful as it was elegant, as is expected of the daughter of the form President of the United States. Best of all, she looked stunning and happy.


Chelsea Clinton Wedding Dress
Photo courtesy of Showbiz Spy


Although Chelsea's Vera Wang wedding gown reportedly cost about $25,000, we’ve got options for smart bride who want the wow without the wicked price tag. Here are SmartBride Boutique’s picks for budget friendly options if you want to mimic Chelsea's wedding look.


To save in other areas, don’t forget to check out our weekly smart bride deals!

2010-09-01 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Be a Blissful Bride

TAGS: SAMPLE WEDDING DRESS, NEW WEDDING DRESS, BLISS BRIDE, JENNY PACKHAM, DESTINATION, AMY KUSCHEL, VERA WANG

Looking for a fresh dress experience? San Diego brides will want to check out bliss bride. Whether you’re looking for sleek, glamorous, fashion forward or romantic, the ladies at bliss can help you find your dream wedding dress.


Even better? Now you can save up to 60% off the retail price of wedding dresses from coveted designers like Vera Wang, Amy Kuschel, Jenny Packham, and Anne Barge. That’s right, bliss bride has listed 11 gorgeous sample wedding dresses for sale on SmartBrideBoutique.com.


Now that's what we call bliss.


New Amy Kuschel Greta Wedding Dress


Below, we’ve chosen to highlight 3 of our favorites….consider it your eye candy for the day!

2010-09-16 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Inspired by Vera Wang: An Autumn Wedding in Amethyst & Silver

TAGS: VISION BOARD, VERA WANG, AMETHYST, SILVER


We've been featuring autumn and winter wedding photos this month and they've got us thinking a lot about the wedding dresses, accessories, themes and color stories that inspire us.


We hope you'll be inspired by our new series of vision board posts that focus on creating a complete wedding look that's both beautiful and budget-friendly!



What's the total cost of this look? Less than $3000!


September Vision Board - A Silver and Amethyst Wedding Inspired by Vera Wang

2010-06-25 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Brides Get Noticed Wearing Asymmetrical Gowns - Spring 2011 from Vera Wang

TAGS: WEDDING OBSESSION, VERA WANG, WEDDING DRESS, TRENDS

We've got some very special photos for you today thanks to Melissa from Wedding Obsession! These inspiring images are borrowed from Melissa's post about Vera Wang's structurally refreshing Spring 2011 collection!


We're huge fans of Vera's designs, as are the many brides-to-be who salivate over her incredible collections. Her dresses are always stunning, but we really love the new direction she's taking for Spring 2011.


Vera has showed us that asymmetry can be eye-catching, yet soft as she's added swaths of draped fabric to create elements reminding us of things found in nature. In the dresses below we see gowns shaped like whisps of smoke, large and small three-dimensional florals, the texture and shape of water polished stones, and a dress that reminds us of snow covered mountains. Gorgeous and intelligent!


Vera Wang's Spring 2011 Collection


Keep Reading for more Vera Wang gowns...