Carol Hannah

“Let’s Play Pretend”

Photographer:  Lissy Laricchia

We’ve added some really fun pieces to the online store this week!  I’m really looking forward to wearing lots of COLOR this spring and summer, especially bright pops of berries and orange shades!

We’ve started adding my vintage collection to the shop as well. I dig up so many fun little treasures at vintage shops and Brooklyn flea markets.  We have lots of reconstructed vintage dresses on their way, but for now enjoy these accessories!

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Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

A huge congrats to Shelley, who works for one of our Bella Bridesmaid stores!  How fun to see her on the other side of the process.  Shelley chose a combination of styles for her bridesmaids in various shades of gray.   {I think this is always a great way to go, as having different silhouettes and colors mean that each gal is in the most flattering dress for her.}  Shelley also chose our Oyster Jacket as a topper for her lovely gown.

I’m also a big fan of the floral choices here- look how many colors she used and how nicely they complement each other!  The neutral dress palette really lets the flowers pop without fighting with other aspects of the wedding.

Congratulations Shelley!  We are so happy for you!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

I really love the details of Beth’s beachside wedding.  With its soft ivory tulle layers and organza pieced lace embroidered with metallic gold, Hasell Street was the perfect gown for this unique event!  I especially like the way she used modern touches like stripes and patterned pennants along side more traditional wedding elements like throwing birdseed and the classic car.

Congrats Beth!

Many thanks to Stephanie A. Smith Photography for sharing these beautiful images.

{Beth purchased her gown at Altar Bridal in Kansas City. }

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

This inspirational photoshoot is the result of the collaboration of several very talented people.  I love how at home the Sweet Bay dress and Mulberry gown look at the beautiful Baiting Hollow horse rescue farm and vineyard on Long Island.  The organic touches, simple and fresh color scheme, and natural styling of the details creates such a lovely vision of romance as well.  Enjoy!

Photographed by Elisabeth Millay at Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

Floral Design, Prop Rental and Event Styling by Rebecca Shepherd Floral Design

Makeup by Stacie Ford Weddings

Hair: Rhyan Bledsoe

Cake by Lisa Vivo Custom Cakes

Jewelery by Judith Jack

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

This past weekend included two runway shows for us!  I had the pleasure of showing the Spring 2012 collection during Fashion Week New Orleans (as well as visiting that amazing city for the first time!), and we also previewed two new pieces of the upcoming Spring 2013 collection at Charleston Fashion Week, partnering with Maddison Row and Bella Bridesmaid.

The girls and I behind the scenes before they hit the runway.

A huge thanks to everyone involved!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

I love these dramatic shots from Kate and Matt’s destination wedding in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

Doesn’t it make you want to go there?

Kate’s Church Street gown looked so beautiful in that beachside breeze!

Thank you, Kate, for sharing with us!  Photo credit:  Carly Mitchell Photography

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

How amazing is Cristina’s Parisian wedding??  I think the Mulberry gown suits the venue quite well – classic and elegant, but with a dramatic twist!

I don’t know about you, but I would certainly enjoy an afternoon or twelve at that venue!

Photography: TimCo Photography

Wedding Planner: Rendez-vous in Paris

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah