Carol Hannah

Debbie in Chalmers Street with maids in Montagu, Pinckney, and Gadsden Street in aqua silk chiffon

Photos:  Oh, Darling! Photography

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Have you seen us on Gilt this week?!   I am quite honored by their kind words (and am feeling quite fancy).

Click here to scoop up this winner by Feb 1st!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

I love the urban modern yet still a bit rustic vibe that Alexie’s wedding gives off!  The Wentworth Street gown was a perfect match for her – unexpected and not at all fussy with clean lines and lots of movement.  Many thanks to Wild Eyed Photography for the lovely images, as always.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Just a quick reminder to scoop up a last minute appointment at Sash & Bustle in Toronto for our Spring/Summer 2012 trunk show!

Jan 21 – 22, 2012

233 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 2

Toronto, Ontario  M4M 3N6  Canada

416.414.3617

sashandbustle.com

Happily Yours,

CH

My friends and I recently spent the weekend out in Montauk.  Funny, I never really understood the whole Hamptons scene before we started exploring out here.  My concept of it was that the super high brow society New Yorkers snuck out here to have snooty parties (I’m blaming Sex and the City for that concept.  Or Weekend at Bernie’s, ha!), but really I think that it is just simply SO BEAUTIFUL.  I’ll spare you the contrasting photos of all the ugly, dirty things I see in New York on a daily basis, but suffice it to say that there’s something really comforting about knowing that one quick train ride can bring you to something this beautiful.  Also, the beach here is surprisingly a pretty amazing place when it’s cold.  I like the contrast there.

One of my favorite things about living in this crazy city is that everyone you meet is here to pursue a dream, as cheesy as that may sound.  New York is not generally an easy place to live, nor is it considered easily affordable, so it makes sense that the friends I have made here are each talented in their own way.  In our little group we have writers, photographers (see below), graphic designers, art directors, singers, songwriters, chefs, and of course fashion kids.  It’s a diverse group of people with distinct style sense which led to some really fun photos.

Layers!  Harris tweeds!  Flannels, stripes, and cable knits!

Our secluded beachside bonfire was also a perfect chance to try out sky lanterns!

I have to say these lanterns were just as magical as you would imagine.  I would definitely recommend them for an outdoor or beachside reception.  I ordered ours here if you are on the hunt: skylanterns.us

Many thanks to Karen Kristian Photography and Nate Poekert for the photos.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Jump for joy!

All jersey maid’s dresses are now available at a reduced price!  We’re clearing out our inventory of jersey to make room for new things.  All colors except charcoal and chocolate still available! Click here for our full colorcard.

Previously $160-275.  Now $95-175!

Click here to shop these styles! Available online or in our studio only.

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Y’all.  I have been dying to share this wedding with you for quite some time.  Since this past April in fact! As Martha Stewart Weddings sent a crew to cover the event, we have been keeping the photos under wraps until the feature came out this month!

Creating custom gowns is one of my favorite things, and I had the honor of doing Katy’s gown and veil, all of the bridesmaids, and the mother of the bride for Katy and Jeff’s Charleston wedding.  Every single detail of this completely gorgeous event was exquisite.  From the hand calligraphy and gold foil invitations encrusted with their family’s plantation seal to the delicious food prepared exclusively from the land itself, this wedding was one of a kind.  Good planning clearly pays off, as we began discussing the details of these gowns a full year in advance.

Lesson to be learned – don’t compromise on your vision.  Ensure that each detail is in line with the overall event design and things will fall in place.

Bridesmaids’ style names left to right: Custom (custom color), Wentworth (pale aqua), Pinckney (custom color), Gadsden (custom color) , Custom (dusk), Custom (butter)

Linda’s mother of the bride dress, shown in Passion silk shantung. (Now available in many colors here!)

What a dream!  Custom fabric installation in the reception tent.

Placecard holders from etsy!

A great idea for the guest book.

Guests were surprised when a second part of the tent with the dance floor and band was revealed after dinner!

Katy and the talented Kristin Newman of Kristin Newman designs.

(I’m wearing the Midnight Moonlight gown in royal)

I had such a wonderful experience getting to know this family and all these wonderful girls.

Thank you to Elisabeth Millay for the amazing photographs!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

I love this time of year, don’t you?  I wish that I had more time to entertain! If I did I would throw a shindig like this:

What I’d wear: the Tinsel Dress ($285)

How I’d set the table:

Do it Yourself gold dipped wine glasses via momtastic (click for instructions!)

What I’d serve:

Hot Buttered Rye via Southern Living (click for recipe)

How I’d serve it:

Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons!

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah