Inspiration Shoot: Chambord Gown

We recently had the chance to be involved with a Grey Likes Weddings styling workshop by loaning them a gown to shoot, and boy, howdy, are we glad we did! The resulting images of the Chambord gown...

Get ready Portland!

I’m headed to Portland with the new collection and some much loved favorites- hope to see you there! Happily Yours, Carol Hannah

Inspiration Shoot: Jose Villa Photography

Well, this could not be more beautiful. No, really. Oh, Jose Villa and your dreamy, dreamy eye for photography. We were blown away by the attention to detail and the delicate balance of the organic...

Heads Up West Coast!

I’m headed west to play dress up at Lovely- come join me! Happily Yours, Carol Hannah

Trunk Show Alert! Toronto!

Real Weddings: Meet Jessica

Happy New Year y’all! I hope you all enjoyed lots of relaxing time with your family and friends. We are so looking forward to the coming year, and what better way to start out than by sharing this...

Real Weddings: Meet Laurie

There’s always a special bit of excitement that goes along with the first gal to get married in a new gown style, especially when the bride seems to be the most ideal girl for the gown! Laurie’s...

Trunk Show Alert!

For more information, please visit our events calendar. Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration Shoot: Poplar Gown

We are love, love, loving this inspiration shoot from Fondly Forever Photography featuring our Poplar Gown! To view the full gallery of images, check out the post over on Ruffled blog. Happily...

Bridesmaids Sale by Color!

Shop Maids + Party Dresses online here! {Or mention this sale on your order form or in your appointment to receive the discount. } Happily Yours, Carol Hannah

Inspiration to Execution: Chambord

Chambord is one of my favorite gowns lately (this changes every day it seems!). This tulle and metallic silk gown makes me want to spin for ages. I love the warmth of the soft apricot hue and the...

Real Weddings: Meet Courtney

Say hello to Courtney, who stole our hearts with her incredible color choices. Courtney asked us to make her Mulberry gown in a soft blush hue, and we’ve been fairly obsessed ever since! {Did you...

Real Weddings: NYC at The Park

We love how this bride styled our Church Street gown for her wedding at The Park NYC – fresh and modern with a dash of boho! And who wouldn’t love a garden style wedding smack dab in the middle of...

Real Weddings: Meet Quinn

I’m loving all the unique, DIY details of Quinn and Kevin’s Ottawa Valley wedding. The Magnolia gown’s dramatic, deconstructed vibe fits in so perfectly with her vision. Photo credit: Wild Eyed...

Inspiration to Execution: Pemberley

Most of the time, when I set about designing a new gown I begin with sketching and then seek out the textiles after the concept is in place. The Pemberley gown came about a bit backwardly, and was...

Real Weddings: Meet Merici

Everybody say hi to one of our favorite brides! The moment we met Merici, we knew we were in for a good time. This girl is sass topped with sass and needed a gown to match. Once she had tried on...

Inspiration to Execution: Enamored

One of my favorite things about design is that your inspiration can (and does!) really come from anywhere…even the ceiling of one of your favorite neighborhood restaurants! DuMont in Brooklyn is...

Doodles

You can smell the end of summer in the air up here in NYC. I’m in denial, so here are some more summer doodles. Happily Yours,CH

A Blissful Trunk Show

San Diego area ladies, take note! The Spring 2013 collection will be arriving at Bliss Bride this weekend!Bliss Bride2710 Via de la Valle, Suite B120Del Mar, CA 92014Call 858.847.3115 or email...

From My Sketchbook: Spring 2013

Here are some of my sketches of the Spring 2013 collection:Hope you enjoy!Carol Hannah

Happy Birthday to Us!

It’s hard to believe how much has happened over the past three years, and I am so very grateful for all of our customers, employees, followers, fans, friends,encouragers, twitterers, facebookers,...

Works in Progress: Studio Shots

A little peek at what the studio looks like these days. Sweet Bay comes to life. Pemberley. Painstakingly handcutting and hand sewing each “lace” piece. A version of Magnolia. Satin Leaf gown....

Summer Sale + From My Sketchbook

It’s officially summer y’all! Let’s celebrate with a week of 20% off anything in our online store! Use code “iheartsummer” before June 28th. Summer is my favorite season by far. I feel like NYC in...

Introducing…Vinta ge!

One of my favorite things to do on weekends is to hop on my bicycle and take a tour of Brooklyn flea markets. I love buying old dresses from the 50s, 60s, and 70s with interesting cuts or prints...

Real Weddings: Meet Lindsay

How beautiful is Lindsay in the Rutledge Avenue gown? I had the pleasure of working with Lindsay at a trunk show with Sash & Bustle in Toronto last year, so I was so excited to see these photos. We...

Garden Muse Wrap-up

I had so much fun last week in Charleston. It’s always nice to return to the south, and The Wedding Row’s Garden Muse anniversary party was just the perfect homecoming. Thrown by Bella Bridesmaid...

Summer Stripes!

Watercolor Watercolor and ink Our Grace dress in stripes! Shop it {here}

Eyecandy: LifeSTYLE

The Champagne Bar at Le Sirenuse, in Positano – Italy By Ben Roberts

Spring 2013 Collection is here!

Spring 2013 is here! This collection is inspired by the luxe garden parties of F. Scott Fitzgerald. I’m a pretty serious bookworm, and spent the last year reading my way through all of Fitzgerald’s...

Eyecandy: I Dream in Vintage