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2008-12-08 12:21:49 by SMARTBRIDE
So That's How She Did It! The $6000 Wedding
25-year-old Tavon Ferguson planned her dream wedding for just under $6,000. She's the ultimate frugal bride who used the internet, and her network of friends and family to get more for less.
Let's break it down:
- She bought her dress (new with tags) from another local bride for $200. Original price at David's was $600.
- She found her shoes on CutseyGirl.com for $29. However, we've scouted it out, and there are pairs anywhere from $9.99 and up. The Satin Pumps below are $18.99. You can search by colour and size. Look for your bridesmaids at the same time in order to make the 16USD for shipping to Canada worth your while.
2010-06-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
The Best Online Sources for Your Wedding Jewelry
Finding wedding jewelry that works with your personal style can be hard to find, so we thought we'd point you in the direction of some great online jewelry stores where you can shop for unique wedding bands, beautiful bridal accessories and memorable bridesmaid gifts.
Image courtesy of Stella & Dot
Wedding Bands for Him & Her:
- If you're interested in wedding bands with some warmth, why not opt for an eco and budget-friendly wood band?
Touch Wood Rings are made from the wood of blown down and bug-killed trees on the artist's 50 acre property. Each ring is an original custom design that is individually crafted to your specifications and finished to perfection.
Your touch wood ring will last for many years. It might even last generations depending on how much it's worn and how it's treated.
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2010-11-17 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Bride-to-Be: Unique Wedding Bands for Him & Her
When RC told me that he wanted a black wedding band, I was taken aback. Wedding rings aren’t black! They’re plain, boring gold or silver bands. Aren’t they? Happily, I soon found out, they don’t have to be.
The set of rings with wooden inlay (below) are anything but boring and would be great for an outdoorsy or bohemian couple.
Get these titanium rings with black ash burl inlay, $139 ea.
Photo courtesy of Jewelry by Johan
The thing is, these are rings that you’re going to wear every day for the rest of your life. To RC and I, it was pretty important that we find rings that suited our personal styles.
When RC mentioned black rings, I started doing some digging online to see what our options were. Not only did I find black rings, but I found dozens of gorgeous rings in different shades and with unique ...
2011-02-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Inspiration: Budget Friendly Grooms
How easily we forget about the groom.
These poor guys... they buy an engagement ring and get lost in the flurry of planning. They're the ones that got the ball rolling on this shin dig, remember!?
So, here's my little vow to not forget the groom. Gentlemen, I appreciate the cojones (yes, I said it) it took to cough up the cash to buy that diamond, then to give her that diamond. That's a big bleepin' deal and you go boy.
So boys, this is for you... some cool and budget-friendly inspiration:
From top left to bottom right: Weddingbee.com, Amazon.com, TheOceansideBride.com, TheKnot.com
2011-04-22 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Day 13: Princess for a Day Contest - Win $500 Towards Recycled Gold Wedding Bands
 | DAY 13: Win $500 Towards Recycled Gold Wedding Bands!Love each other and the planet with recycled gold wedding bands!
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You can enter the contest every single day between April 6th and April 28th. You'll find the entry form on the blog post for the prize being unveiled that day. Scroll down to the bottom of this post the enter! You can always find today's prize featured on the SmartBrideBoutique.com CONTESTS page.
