Inspiration: Pherousa and Oceane by Kristin Sweeting

This Colorado Styled shoot has set our hearts on fire. We are longing for adventure in the great outdoors and unending days to be wild and free. These expansive vistas, bright blue skies, and glistening bodies of water seem like such a natural home for our Pherousa and Oceane gowns. Brought to life by the wind and the amazing Kristin Sweeting, our dresses couldn't be happier. Buon weekend adventurers!

Gowns: Pherousa - seamed 4-ply silk crepe mermaid with draped satin faced organza
skirt and anemone horsehair hem, and Oceane - Mist and nude tulle ballgown with opalite waist detail | Photography: Kristin Sweeting | Florals: Park Floral Design | Hair and Makeup: Malle Gambuti

Happily Yours, CH

Real Weddings: Meet Anna

Anna + Ben chose to have a destination wedding in Hawaii. With Ben's family traveling in from Australia and Anna's from the US it was an ideal meeting place. From our vantage point it looks like the perfect day all around. Their ceremony spot was right on the ocean in a grove a palm trees, their weather all sunshine, and their guests all smiles. We are in love with Anna's custom creation. Her bustier is actually a version of our Citrine Dress and it paired so beautifully with her Kensington Skirt. Congratulations you two and Aloha (which in addition to being used to say hello and goodbye, is a catch-all word of good intentions...and we are sending all the best your way!

 

Finery: Custom Citrine Bustier and Kensington Skirt | Photographer: Jenna Lee | Event Coordination: Carrie Lance of Cherished in Hawaii Weddings

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration: Adella, Azurite, and Pasithea by Matthew Ree

Botanical dreams are made of these. Our Adella, Azurite, and Pasithea gowns and our Nightingale Capelet photographed by Matthew Ree are so content in these verdant surroundings. We love the focus on greens rather than blooms, which makes this shoot feel totally modern. 

Finery: Adella, Azurite, and Pasithea gowns, Glacé Veil, and Nightingale Capelet | Photography: by Matthew Ree | Makeup: Stacie Ford |  Hair by Nikki Avanzino |  Floral Design by Cana’s Miracle 

Happily Yours, CH

Real Weddings: Meet Juli

This one's a special one. Since bride Juli is a floral designer herself, something out of the ordinary was a must!  This fully custom blush gown with exposed boning, metallic handcut embellishment, and asymmetrical tulle overskirt topped with a custom copper leather belt and the sequin Oyster jacket was just the ticket!  Drama, color, and texture paired perfectly with her personality filled wedding! 

Dress: Custom Gown and Jacket | Wedding Planner: Color Pop Events | Photographer: Haley Sheffield | Event and Floral Designs: Juli Vaughn Designs | Installations: Gina Paola Design | Venue: Cata | Hair and Make-Up: Andrea Carter Artistry | Wedding Shoes: Sophia Webster | Rentals (farm table and copper barstools): Patina Rentals || Invitations: Gubba Gumma | Calligraphy and Menus: Ashley Buzzy Lettering and Press | Vintage Taxi: Filmcars | Double Decker Bus: Open Loop

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

Inspiration: Xantha by Charlie Juliet

As we savor the last weeks of summer we are looking back at this springtime in New York shoot, by Charlie Juliet, with particular fondness. With the soft focus and sweet pastel blooms we can almost feel the warm gentle breeze on our faces! Luckily fall is also lovely...and it's just around the corner.

Gown: Xantha | Photography: Charlie Juliet | Styling: Ani Hovhannisyan | Makeup: Stacie Ford | Hair: Nikki Avanzino | Florals: 

Happily Yours, CH

Real Weddings: Meet Roxanne

Roxanne and Jernel were married in New York and their wedding was all about big city sophistication. Our Tourmaline Gown was the perfect choice for her classic and polished bridal style. We love all of the city vibes captured by the amazing Levi Stolove (of Levi Stolove Photography). The cab, the ultra cool bridesmaids, and the reception at Chelsea Piers are all so quintessentially NYC. Congratulations you two!

Dress: Tourmaline, Veil: Cathedral Length Circle Veil | Images: Levi Stolove Photography

Inspiration: Adella with Tenth and Grace

This SoCal styled elopement in the dunes near Santa Barbara is one of the most idyllic we have seen. The soft light and the washed out palette has our Adella dress and Anemone Veil transported to another time and place. 

Dress: Adella, Veil: Cathedral length Anemone Veil | Photographer: Tenth and Grace | Design and florals: Hint of Chic and Chloe + Mint | Makeup: 805 Makeup | Hair: Laura at The Harlot Salon | Calligraphy: Seniman Calligraphy | Jewelry: Susie Saltzman | Ribbons and silks: Silk and Willow | Groom attire: Friar Tux 

Happily Yours, CH

 

Real Weddings: Meet Bridget

Bridget is one of the most kind hearted, considerate, and sweet brides we have ever had the pleasure of working with. She chose our Azurite in Silk 4ply Crepe with Satin Faced Organza, the Velveteen Sash, and our Cathedral Length Circle Veil for her gorgeous outdoor extravaganza. Congratulations Bridget and Tyler!

Finery: Azurite in Silk 4ply Crepe with Satin Faced Organza, the Velveteen Sash, and our Cathedral Length Circle Veil | Photographer: Amy Donohue Photography

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration: With Lovely Bride

Have you seen the new digital magazines over at Lovely Bride? They are GORGEOUS and oh-so-inspiring. We were jazzed to see our Pherousa dress in the very first issue! We were also happy she was cast as the protagonist. This dress is definitely comfortable in the role of leading lady and she is always the heroine of her own story.

Gown: Pherousa | Photographer: Jennifer Sosa | Hair: Allie Ellis | Makeup: Brittany Spyksma | Styling: Erica Chasco & Hannah Maloney of Lovely Bride | Art Direction: Lanie List, founder of Lovely Bride

Happily Yours, CH