Inspiration: Driftwood Beach and Monticello

Siren and sailor. We are completely seduced by this driftwood inspiration shoot by Emily Katharine of The Ganeys. It looks as though our Monticello gown has walked right out of the sea. The draped chiffon gown's washed silk and organic texture embodying the currents and waves themselves. With every detail perfected, from the abalone table runner to the delicate coral cake topper, and that sun-bleached bouquet, this seaside love story is one for the ages.

Gown: Monticello | Photography: Emily of The Ganeys during Amanda Watson Workshops | Styling: Posh Petals and Pearls | Hair and makeup: Emma Collins Beauty | Cake: Cathy Huber Cakes | Bouquet ribbons: Tono and Co. | Florist: Marble and Pine | Rentals: Snyder Events | Papergoods: Ashley Curry Calligraphy | Rentals: EventWorks Rental | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab 

Happily Yours, CH

Inspiration Shoot: Monticello + Rustic White

To me, the Monticello gown is unapologetically romantic.  Its ethereal chiffon layers, blush undertone, and organic draping lend itself wonderfully to this shoot with Rustic White Photography.  How beautiful is this lovely winter light combined with the beautiful marsala and blush florals and fine papers?

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

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Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Winter Bridal Inspiration with Rustic White- Carol Hannah Monticello gown

Gown: Monticello

Photography:  Rustic White

Retailer:  The Sentimentalist

Styling: Molly McKinley

Florals: Bloomin Bouquets

Location: Summerour Studio, Atlanta

Paper Goods:  Ashley Buzzy

Hair and Makeup:  Jennifer C. Nieman

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah

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

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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Carol Hannah Wedding Gown - Wedding Hair inspiration shoot with Corbin Gurkin4

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Carol Hannah Wedding Gown - Wedding Hair inspiration shoot with Corbin Gurkin6

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

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Carol Hannah Wedding Gown - Wedding Hair inspiration shoot with Corbin Gurkin8

Verbena flowers in vintage lace veil.

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Carol Hannah Wedding Gown - Wedding Hair inspiration shoot with Corbin Gurkin10

Helleborus wreath with midori feather velvet ribbon in dusty rose.

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Carol Hannah Wedding Gown - Wedding Hair inspiration shoot with Corbin Gurkin12

Gardenia paired with Winchester gown.

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 {Peonies are my favorite.}

Credits:

Photography:  Corbin Gurkin

Florals:  Anne Bowen, Stems Charleston

Gowns:  Monticello and Winchester from Spring 2013, photographer's vintage collection

Styling:  Lindsey Nowak

Hair/Makeup:  Ashley Brook Perryman

Happily Yours,

Carol Hannah