Destination Wedding Dresses for Under $500

One of the SmartBride team members is off to St. Maarten this week. Am I jealous? Maybe just a tad. I just checked the weather, and it’s a balmy 35 degrees with humidity (almost 80 for those of you south of the border). Since I can’t go, I thought I’d pull together some destination wedding […]

Dramatic Exits: Wedding Dresses with Beautiful Backs

If you want to give your guests something to oogle about while you’ve got your back to them during the ceremony and you consider yourself a bride who likes a little drama, choosing a dress with lots action in the back is the way to go. (click here for more from Smartbride Boutique)

From Smartbride Boutique – Awards Shows: Wedding Dress Inspiration

Last night’s Golden Globe’s were full of wedding dress inspiration for 2011 smart brides. We’ve chosen some of our favorite red carpet looks and add in our two cents for how you can get the celebrity look for your wedding dress at a fraction of the price…(click here for more)

House of Hsueh Giveaway!-EXTENDED to February 7! RECIPIENT TO BE ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY!

Giveaway has now closed. Look for our announcement on Wednesday! Thanks to all who entered.  Remember the clutch I had in the last Petite Fashion Challenge? Well, Shorty Stories (in collaboration with DelectablyChic!) will be giving the bag away! This gorgeous red clutch by House of Hsueh with blue birds makes a great clutch for […]

From Smartbride Boutique: 2011 Wedding Trend: Luxurious Textures

Many 2011 wedding trend predictions are coming out these days. Our favorites are the ones that have to do with wedding dresses of course! In 2011 luxurious texture will be all the range when it comes to wedding dresses, with 4 texture trends: (to read about these trends and more, please visit Smartbride Boutique)

Nicole Richie Inspired Wedding Gowns

Nicole Richie’s Marchesa wedding dress really caught our eye when pictures first surfaced after her December 11, 2010 wedding. Vintage chic with its yards of tulle and exquisite lace, this wedding dress is another 2010 celebrity wedding dress fav for us. ..(for more, please click here for Smartbride Boutique) Note:  This article was originally posted at […]

Marshalls Coming to Canada

Cynthia Cheng Mintz According to this Toronto Star article, the US discount retailer will be opening its doors in Canada in 2011.  The first location will be at what used to be Circa, a downtown nightclub which shut its doors after just three years of operation.  Marshalls is the sister store to Winner’s (TJ Maxx […]

Unique, Sophisticated Credo Lands in Yorkville

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Six year old Spanish-based Credo officially celebrated its Toronto debut on December 14.  With delicious appetizers as well as two signature drinks and informal modelling of Credo’s shirts, guests mingled and learned about Credo’s unique philosphy of sophisticated style. Opened several weeks ago and located at what was formerly the McCaffrey Haute Couture bridal […]

Dance Ready: Short Wedding Dresses

With holiday parties in full swing, it’s no wonder our minds are turning to short wedding dresses. Whether you’re looking for a short wedding dress for the main event, or want to change into something a little more flirty and fun for the reception, there is no shortage of options (click here for more from […]