When selling your dress, it is important to get the most out of your listing. This way brides can easily find your dress, and they are given enough information for their decision.

1. If you know what your dress is called, list that. For example, Melissa Sweet is the designer, and the dress is called, “Uma”.

2. Post as many photos and in the best quality possible. Be aware of all the various angles of the dress and be sure to include them all. Include real wedding photos if possible. Make sure to get the back, sides and even the dress in motion if possible.

3. Include all the details! The way Smart Bride works is by process of elimination. Filling in each question about the dress ensures the buyer will find your dress if that is what they are searching for. Also, include as many details as possible about the dress, the size, the way it was cleaned and basically everything else!

4. Last up, SHARE! Tweet your listing, facebook your listing and do whatever else you can to make it known. This will ensure your dress is as exposed to brides as possible.

Good Luck!

Let’s just say I have a love for Marisa gowns. This one, originally for a beach wedding in Hawaii, offers the same simple fabric and gorgeous detailing that her current collections have.

Purchase Price: $1,100 in the SF Bay Area, CA. Listing

Who doesn’t like a sparkly little something on their feet, especially for their wedding day. And for all you spring 2011 brides, this is your time to shine. If you are looking for that perfect accessory for your beach or summer wedding, let these little slippers inspire your wedding day look.

Nordstrom

2011 Haute Bride Trunk Show Events and Trunk Shows

Newly Engaged? Congrats! Mark your Calendar for our Annual
GOWN SAMPLE SALE!!!
January 29 & 30, 2011
1952 Union Street Ste. 1 San Francisco, CA 94123

Sample gowns priced starting at $300!
No appointments- first come, first serve. We open at 10am!

Romona Keveza Collection and Legends by Romona Keveza {January 13 – 16 – Bridal Galleria}

Monique Lhuillier {January 20 – 23}

Lazaro {January 27 – 30}

Sarah Seven – featuring Bridal and Special Occasion {January 29-30}
2250 Union St, Suite 1B | San Francisco, CA 94123

Ivy & Aster Bridesmaid collection {February 5-6}
465 N Santa Cruz Ave Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030

This is a classic piece. I’m so excited to share this beauty of such classic couture. This Caroline Herrera is a spring time mermaid style gown with some couture detailing around the edges. The simple and sleek look is just gorgeous. If you are looking for a couture dress and planning to spend a little money, you might as well get an amazing dress for cheaper!

Check out this Caroline Herrera Mermaid style dress.

Massive Sale time at JCrew! Everyone needs to get over there asap, especially if you are planning a Spring 2011 wedding. This is a great time to get deals on some amazing bridesmaid dresses. There was SO much for sale from dresses to jewelry to shoes. Some was even 50% off as well. If your girls are going to be wearing a casual chiffon dress, bold ring, and some simple sandals, this is the place to go to get all of that for a fraction of the price.

I was having a ton of fun looking through all the sale items. Oh and maybe you could pick up some bridal jewelry for yourself or a rehersal dinner dress! Have fun and happy shopping!

Dress: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10

Top Left: $68 Nordstrom Top Right: $42 Nordstrom

Bottom Left: $27.90 Nordstrom Bottom Right: $38 Nordstrom

Who said you can’t get all your bridal jewelry for under $100?? With great sales, and a few fabulous finds, it is totally doable! Each of these pieces most definitely has the “wow” factor going on, so now it is just a matter of picking which piece you like best!

I come bearing news of SALES! That’s right, and if you are a bride that wants to frolic around in flats for your wedding day (because let’s be honest, standing all day in heels can get tiring!) then I have the perfect sale for you!

Here are some amazing spring flats to go with virtually any color combo and any dress! I picked shoes with a little something extra on the toe because it will really give a “wow” factor when they peak out from under your dress.

All of these are currently on sale at Nordstrom!