2008-03-21 18:53:58 by SMARTBRIDE

Save Your Guests 10% on Flights to Your Wedding

TAGS: TRANSPORTATION, DESTINATION WEDDING, DESTINATION WEDDING DRESSES, WEDDING DRESS, WEDDING GOWN, BRIDAL GOWN, WEDDING TIPS

When your guests book flights to your wedding using your Westjet booking code, they will receive 10% off their flights. To register your wedding and receive your booking code, call Westjet Convention Desk at 1-877-952-4696.

Here's a cute Westjet employee story – but if it teaches us anything… CARRY YOUR DRESS ONTO THE PLANE!

2008-03-09 12:33:06 by SMARTBRIDE

Oprah Unveils Designer Wedding Dresses for Under $100

TAGS: WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL GOWN, WEDDING GOWN, OPRAH, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, SHOES, PURSE, BUDGET WEDDING, CHEAP WEDDING DRESS, ACCESSORIES

Jan 8th, Oprah revealed a handful of famous celebrity designers who have created low-priced lines for various stores. Sarah Jessica Parker started "Bitten", her line of all American Women’s fashions for Steve & Barry's stores.

Isaac Mizrahi has created a line of wedding dresses for Target ranging in price from $89.99 to $159.99 USD. In addition to wedding dresses, there are tons of accessories including: veils and headpieces, gloves, wraps and sashes, bridal intimates and sleepwear, wedding jewelry, shoes, and handbags. And, of course, there is a line for bridesmaids.

After seeing the show, I was totally dumbfounded over the prices.

2008-11-18 22:25:32 by SMARTBRIDE

Be Haute When You Tie the Knot

TAGS: WEDDING TIPS, GLOSS MAGAZINE, WEDDING MAGAZINES, NINA DUONG, WEDDING GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL GOWN



My dearest SmartBrides, consider this our lucky day!


Nicole Stewart, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Fashion Magazine GLOSS, brings us the latest trends in Bridal Couture straight from Nina Duong. I highly recommend a visit to Glossmag.ca. In addition to keeping up on fashion trends at all price points, you’ll find shop listings in cities across the country where you create a custom look for your wedding day and, of course, to add some unique pieces to your everyday wardrobe. Take it away, Nicole.



Nina Duong Micha Dress

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who makes the prettiest dresses of them all? Nina Duong Haute Couture specializes in wedding dresses that will leave him gushing at the altar.

2008-12-08 12:21:49 by SMARTBRIDE

So That's How She Did It! The $6000 Wedding

TAGS: BUDGET WEDDING, BRIDE TO BE, WEDDING CAKE, WEDDING FLOWERS, WEDDING BANDS, WEDDING GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL GOWN, BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES, WEDDING PARTY GIFTS, BRIDESMAIDS GIFTS SHOES

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.

  • White Satin Pumps

2009-01-20 11:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Modern Twist on Wedding Whites

TAGS: WEDDING GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL GOWN

As alternatives to sit down dinners and traditional venues pop up each year, we feel that wedding attire shouldn't be left behind.


If you don't want to stray too far from traditional white, here are a few options we think would be perfect (in style and price) for today's not-so-traditional weddings, or simply as a second dress used at the reception.


Plaster & Panes Dress
Plaster & Panes Dress (From Plenty Frock by Tracy Reese.)
Available from Anthropolgie.com
Price: $386.37 CAD + shipping


Diamond embroidery and brass rivets add weight to a layer of diaphanous cream chiffon, as it evokes the brilliance of a sun-filled room.