2009-05-01 19:16:26 by SMARTBRIDE
Top Wedding Gown Picks: May 1
Every week, SmartBride Boutique will be compiling our Top Picks from dresses posted across Canada to keep fellow smart brides on top of what's catching our eye! Hopefully some will catch your eyes too!
1. Trendy in Toronto mermaid style dress
One of this year's trends in wedding dresses is the mermaid dress because it hugs the body in all of the right places: cinching the waist and flaring at the bottom. This size 8 Alvina Valenta dress was purchased for over $2800 and is for sale on smartbrideboutique.ca for $1350 - a $1450 savings! The dress is made of very high quality silk-satin, with Swarovski crystals under the bust. The train is chapel-length, with a hook so that the train can be shortened for the reception. This dress was posted for sale by a Toronto smart bride.
2. Classic Strapless in Calgary
Although it cost over $2000, our Calgary smart bride has posted this Watters size 4 strapless gown for sale at $800. With white duchess silk satin, a draped bodice and eggshell coloured hip sash with crystal embellishment at front, this is a beautiful choice for any bride. Style number is 104B.
3. *Best Deal!* Mori Lee Strapless Gown with all the trimmings in Vancouver!
Does $450 for a gown, veil, shoes and tiara sound like a steal? You bet! If you live in Vancouver you can get this size 12 gown plus all the extras for a steal of a deal. Our smart bride paid $1540 for everything. Your savings? Over $1000. Beyond the dress, the exquisite veil has crystal along the trim, the shoes are size 9 from Stephane de Raucourt (and come with the box), plus the matching shawl and tiara from David's Bridal also come with their box.
4. Simple Strapless in Toronto
We just had to choose another strapless gown because they continue to be such popular wedding dress choices year after year. This simple and elegant Pronovias strapless gown is made of dupioni silk and has a lovely flower embellishment at the side hip for added flair. And for $700, it's a great deal.
5. Vintage Glam in Vancouver
For a change of pace from the typical bridal gowns, try this sleek silhouette on for size! This Ivory Joli Bridal gown conjures up visions of Carolyn Bisset Kennedy's dress when she married JFK Jr. Measurements are 34/29/38 and the dress is for sale in Vancouver for $450.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for next week's picks!
