Why “Off-the-Rack” Wedding Dresses Are a Smart Choice for Brides on a Timeline In a perfect world, you get engaged and have a full year—or more—to plan your dream wedding. But let’s be honest: most brides don’t have that luxury. That’s where shopping “Off-the-Rack” (OTR) comes in—a smart solution for brides who need a gorgeous…
While recently attending a Wedding Conference I was able to meet a lot of vendors in the wedding industry. Including but not limited to florist, DJs, photographers and Event planners. All having in common working with couples to create the wedding of their dreams. Contrary to belief there are vendors out there who are passionate…
Weddings are magical — but let’s be real, they’re also expensive. Even the most organized bride can get blindsided by unexpected costs that weren’t part of the original budget. These hidden wedding costs can sneak up on you, leaving you frustrated and financially stretched. From postage fees to dress alterations and surprise vendor charges, here…
Picture it, Kansas City, 1993 a black stretch town car limousine and floral prints everywhere. I remember being apart of my uncles wedding as a flower girl along with my sisters. When we were younger we were flower girls in SO many weddings. I mean who wouldn’t want three cute little identical girls apart of…
Alterations can be confusing for brides. The prices for wedding gown alterations can range anywhere from $50 to $1,000. The prices depend on many factors, of course, such as the wedding gown, the person performing the alterations, and how the wedding gown fits the bride at the time of purchase. We had Susie Atkinson of…
1. Make it small and special: celebrate your marriage with a luncheon for all of your close family and friends, instead of having a big reception. Instead of having the groom’s family paying for a luncheon, and the bride’s family paying for the reception, have everyone split the cost of the larger gathering. Pretty awesome if…
You’ve waited a very long time for this special day… YOUR WEDDING DAY. Come to find out it goes by so quickly you can hardly remember every detail you spent countless hours planning. We wanted to share our top three tips we wished we knew to focus on before – and during! – your special day!…
For those of us who aren’t exactly queens (or kings!) of crafting, the idea of creating anything for your wedding might feel overwhelming—or downright terrifying. Between Pinterest-perfect photos and endless DIY tutorials, it can seem like you need an art degree just to glue something together. But take a deep breath—we promise it doesn’t have…
Bringing An Entourage We know it’s the most important dress you’ll ever wear, and you want to make sure it’s absolutely perfect. But having 10 different opinions makes it much harder to come to a decision. Most brides do best with just their mom and maybe a sister or best friend. We suggest less is more….
Your wedding dress, shoes and veil are the big three when it comes to bridal accessories. But there’s another detail you won’t want to overlook. Enter the bridal clutch. Why do you need one? Well for one, your day-to-day handbag just isn’t going to cut it. The last thing you want it is to lug around that big…
Did you purchase your gown at Savvy Bridal? Would you consider yourself as a Savvy Bride? Did you find inexpensive ways to planning a gorgeous wedding? Than submit your wedding to be featured on our blog. Email us at info@savvybridalboutique.com Please include the following information with your submission: • 25-35 images that include detailed shots…
We are totally stealing this from the Knot.com but how cool is this blog post they posted the other day!! I am seriously loving this trend alert of Crown Cake Toppers. I myself love a good crown and I have my very own that graces my Christmas year after year so I love the idea of…
What do J-Lo, Camila Alves and Beyonce have in common? They have recently been rocking the latest trend in bridal on the red carpet, and looking so gorgeous doing it. Nude lace is one of the key trends in the 2015 bridal collections; a beautiful, feminine, sexy development from the lace and applique detailed look that…
Lavender is said to bring good luck but it is also a symbol of love and devotion, making it a particularly meaningful flower to include in your wedding decor. Lavender also has calming properties, meaning it may take away some of the nerves if you get a sniff pre-ceremony! From incorporating a spring into your bridal…
Did you just recently get engaged? Congratulations! Like many newly-engaged couples, you might have no idea how to begin planning. Well we’ve got good news for all you lovebirds — we’re here to help! Depending on your budget, engagement period, and personal preferences, wedding planning varies among brides. However, the top 5 things most of…