Inspiration: Florals as Art

I've always thought of my gowns more as art than garments, and it's always so satisfying to work with others who share the same perspective of their own work.  Flowers and weddings go hand-in-hand of course, but I love how Colonial House of Flowers has pushed the role of florals here so far beyond the role of bouquet!  One of my absolute favorite photographers Corbin Gurkin captures these beauties like no other! 

Gowns:  Elealis and Nemoria  |  lens:  Corbin Gurkin  |  Florals:   Colonial House of Flowers    |  Hair and Makeup:  Ashley Brook Perryman  |  Styling:  Lindsey Nowak

 

Happily Yours, 

CH

 

Real Wedding: Meet Lourdes

Well, hello gorgeous! Lourdes looks smashing in the Coralia gown! 

This wedding's beautiful neutral palette is abundant in textures and natural elements that are perfectly balanced!  We love the freshness of the wandering florals combined with the crispness of the clear acrylic chairs with dashes of gold and silver here and there. Refined elegance at it's finest! 

Congrats lovebirds!  Thank you for letting us be a part of this stunning day! 

Gown:  Coralia   Veil: Heritage veil in cathedral length  |  lens: @reighwalker 

Happily Yours, 
CH

Inspiration: Kyanite and the Sea

The Kyanite gown is a classic because she is the epitome of relaxed but elevated casual glamour.  For beach weddings, this silk jersey (read:  comfy stretch!) knit picks up just the perfect amount of subtle sheen from the sunshine and flows and moves with you over the sand just the way you want. A low, open back with a dramatic draped cowl make her the best friend of a laid back, bohemian bride looking to make a statement! 

Gown:  Kyanite  |  lens:  Emily Shadeed Photography

Happily Yours, 
Carol Hannah

Inspiration: Cariosa

Fly away with us and Pura Soul Photography on this winged dream of an inspiration shoot!  Delicate florals, butterfly wings, and organic simplicity join together to create a wedding mood board that is romantic, whimsical, and playful!  Our tulle ballgown Cariosa embodies the fun spirit perfectly!

Wedding Gown:  Cariosa  | lens:  Pura Soul Photography  

Happily Yours, 

CH
 

Real Weddings: Meet Vanessa

Talk about dreamy!  This NYC church wedding is the epitome of glamour and elegance.  We love the drama of Vanessa's vision and you'd be hard pressed to find a more perfect match than the Tourmaline gown! Congrats Vanessa + Ryan!  

Gown:  Tourmaline  | Veil:  Heritage Cathedral length in natural white |  Lens: Jaqueline Patton Photography

 

Happily Yours, 

CH
 

Real Weddings: Meet Lauren

Lauren's gorgeous wedding was held at the Avalon Hotel in Palm Springs.  With graphic details and fun pops of color, the venue was the perfect partner for her Thaleia gown, fit and flared in all the right places!  She also swapped her sparkly, cathedral length veil for our Ursa Major wrap to bring a little more glam into the evening reception. 

Congratulations Lauren! 

Gown:  Thaleia |  Wrap: Ursa Major | Lens: MiBelle Photography  |   Wedding Planner: Celebrations of Joy  |  Venue:  Avalon Hotel  | Hair and Makeup:  Jen Martens |  Flowers:  Mary Cass

Happily Yours, 

CH

 

Real Wedding: Meet Cara

These two lovebirds did it right! Cara chose our Oceane gown in blue Mist tulle for her stunning outdoor nuptials to Erik.  She nailed the styling by adding fun statement earrings and letting the wild tulle gown shine by keeping the rest of the look clean.  You'd be hard pressed to find a more gorgeous beach wedding, and it's clear this couple is on the adventure of a lifetime! 

Gown: Oceane in blue mist |  Veil:  the Simple Gathered Veil in cathedral length, natural white | Lens: Megan Courtney Photography  | Magic:  Mother Earth

 

Happily Yours, 

CH