How to Wear Flowers in Your Hair: Inspiration Shoot with Corbin Gurkin Photography

June 17th, 2013

We are finding that more and more of our clients are opting for fresh flowers in their hair instead of a traditional veil or headpiece, and we are loving the results.  Here are some lovely examples of perfectly balanced placement and thoughtful coordination of types of flowers with our Winchester and Monticello gowns, shot by the ever talented Corbin Gurkin.

 

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A single peony bloom with Winchester.

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Sweet peas, hasta, white licorice plant, hallemore, tillandsia, coral belles, and lily of the valley.

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Lily of the Valley, miniature ivy  and white licorice plant wreath paired with Monticello gown.

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Lily of the Valley and Kalanchoe floral cluster with vintage brooch and feather detail

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Verbena flowers in vintage lace veil.

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Helleborus wreath with midori feather velvet ribbon in dusty rose.

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Gardenia paired with Winchester gown.

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 {Peonies are my favorite.}

Credits:
Photography:  Corbin Gurkin
Gowns:  Monticello and Winchester from Spring 2013, photographer’s vintage collection
Styling:  Lindsey Nowak
Hair/Makeup:  Ashley Brook Perryman
Happily Yours,
Carol Hannah

Real Weddings: Meet Amy

June 10th, 2013

This stunning real wedding is full of so many sweet details!  Amy chose our Mulberry gown in ivory and accessorized with her family heirloom veil and vintage inspired jewelry for their elegant  farmhouse nuptials.

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Amy makes a wedding get away!

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Amy rocks a get away gown!

Many thanks to Whitney Runyon for the lovely photos!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Introducing: The Sentimentalist in Atlanta, GA!

June 4th, 2013
 I recently spent the weekend with our newest retailer:  The Sentimentalist in Atlanta, Georgia.  Cute enough to make me jealous, this spacious and adorable new shop is a must for the Atlanta bride-to-be.  Mother and daughter team Gabi and Krista have curated a beautiful collection of vintage pieces, accessories, and of course, our gowns!
 {Not to mention that working with fellow southern gals is always icing on the cake!}
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The ladies of The Sentimentalist wedding gown shop in Atlanta, GA
Meet Krista

Krista is a tea-drinking, heirloom-shopping lady versed in all things Atlanta, etiquette, and lovely. Born, raised, and married in the shop’s neighborhood, she is a naturally sentimental gal who holds dear her family, home, and grade-school sweetheart. After a career in nursing and a lifetime of being everyone’s go-to tastemaker, she found her fit in the finery of bridal fashion.

Meet Gabi

Gabi is a peach with time spent on the West Coast, planning parties and playing with wedding dresses. After learning from the best with Portland’s sweetest bridal boutique and favorite planning group, Gabi was excited to move home and bring some of her favorite independent designers with her. She has an eye for fit, a tendency for vintage, and a passion for color. She believes in lipstick, soul food, and old trucks, and she just loves helping brides find their perfect dress mate.    

Y’all make sure to head over and take a peek for yourselves!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

 

Real Weddings: Meet Lezli

May 21st, 2013

 This custom project was so much fun.  I love that our brides aren’t afraid to break the “rules” to express their style, so I jumped at the chance to design Lezli’s peacock blue cocktail length dress.  Add a crazy awesome pair of sparkly Valentino shoes, jewelry designed by the bride herself, and the fact that both the bride and groom are performers, and you’ve got yourself a rock and roll rooftop wedding overlooking Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Many thanks to Imagine Photography for sharing these photos.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Inspiration Shoot: Chambord Gown

May 13th, 2013

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 really make me smile.   You can check out the full post over on their blog, but here are my favorites.

 

Chambord gown inspiration

{Audrey Jean Photography}

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{Ashley Kelemen}

 

Chambord gown in the sunshine

 

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Fresh bouquet with Chambord gown

 

Watercolor bridesmaids

 

{Audrey Jean Photography}

 

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Unique engagement ring with Chambord gown

{Mollie Crutcher}

 

 

 

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Chambord inspiration

 {Audrey Jean Photography}

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Chambord gown inspiration

 

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Get ready Portland!

February 7th, 2013

Trunk Show at The English Department!

 

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

January 22nd, 2013

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 and elegant elements of this styled shoot with the Bellevue,  Kensington, and Downton gowns.

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 View the full gallery on Once Wed!  A special thank you to the lovely wedding planners of Easton Events for including us in this beautiful spread.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Heads Up West Coast!

January 16th, 2013

 

I’m headed west to play dress up at Lovely- come join me!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

 

Trunk Show Alert! Toronto!

January 15th, 2013

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Real Weddings: Meet Jessica

January 8th, 2013

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 truly gorgeous wedding!

Floral necklaces on the maids!

 

 

Cutest bridesmaid idea ever?  We think so.

Photo credits:  Michelle Heimermen 

To view more images, check out the full post on 100 Layer Cake.   Many thanks to Jessica for allowing us to be part of her day.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah