Inspiration: Celestine and Iolite in Autumn

Autum is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower. -Albert Camus

This styled shoot by Sophie Brendle Photography celebrates the rich jewel tones, soft afternoon light and changing foliage of the season. It is as though the abundant outdoors have come in. Giving a rustic feel to the simple, clean interior, the overgrown flowers, branches, grasses and leaves have reclaimed the space and left one bouquet remarkably long, like Rapunzel's hair long, and just as enchanting. Both our Iolite and Celestine are perfectly at home in this semi-industrial floral masterpiece. Just right for the bride looking for a flowing gown fit for modern romance. 

Dresses: Iolite and Celestine | Photography: Sophie Brendle Photography | Florals: Kate Asire Flowers| Cake: Cake Smith | Rentals: Berbank Events | Hair + Makeup: Latia Curtis | Stationery: Low Country Paper Co.

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration Shoot: Downton for Weddings Unveiled

We've got a mad crush on this Fall inspiration shoot captured by Odalys Mendez. The changing leaves on the trees create the perfect backsplash for these luxe details. The rich jewel tone invitations and deep blue velvet shoes pair perfectly with our Downton gown in light silver. The juicy florals look almost good enough to eat and that naked cake definitely is. Maybe, just maybe, summer ending isn't so bad afterall.

Dress: Downton | Photography:  Odalys Mendez | Flowers:  Rosegolden Flowers | Venue:  Dunaway Gardens | Styling:  Simply Charming Socials | Hair and Makeup: Hope Ferguson

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration: Downton by Lissa Ryan

"Lost - yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever." Horace Mann

Downton, our light silver crepe trumpet gown, with it's crystal embellishment and tulle overlay, steals the show in this inspiration shoot by Lissa Ryan. The crisp air and beauty of fall are embodied in this dreamy scene, accented with red and burgundy, and lit by the late afternoon sun,

Gown: Downton, Heritage Veil | Photography: Lissa Ryan Photography | Creative Direction: Linda Ha Events | Venue: Goodstone Inn | Calligraphy: Julie Ha Calligraphy | Florals: Petals and Promises | Rentals: Studio Marie | Candles: Creative Candles | Accessories: Girl and a Serious Dream | Jewelry: Susie Saltzman | Hair: Sarah Ahn | Makeup: Susan Lim Makeup Artist | Suit: Capital Custom Clothiers | Bowtie: Boutaugh | Shoes: Anthropologie | Models: Casey Wrona and Theodore Lee | Cake: Hollin Hall Pastry Shop | Ribbon: Silk and Willow | Film Lab: The Find Lab 

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration: Senara by Emily Katharine Photography

Fall is officially upon us and this moody autumnal inspiration shoot has us appreciating the change in seasons. Our Senara Gown and Cassiopeia Veil are perfectly placed among these dramatic and sophisticated details.  Somehow the deep florals and rich touches feel so right with a little nip in the air. Welcome Fall!

Dress: Senara Gown and the Cassiopeia Veil  | Photography: Emily Katharine during an Amanda Watson Workshop | Event Design: Lindsey Zamora | Florals: Poppy Lane Design | Venue: Aristide  | Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Fig & Flourish |Ribbon: The Poetry Of Silk | Tabletop: Posh Couture Rentals | Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux | Hair & MU: Beauty & The Blush | Cake: Layered Bake Shop | Macarons: We The Birds Macarons | Rings: Amulette Jewelry

Happily Yours, CH