Simply Hannah

Inspiration: Simply Hannah – Redesign in the making

Hannah — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:43 +0000

Hello readers! I’m finally in the process of my redesign + I’m so excited about it! I’ll still be posting about real events I coordinate + am inspired by. But, I’m expanding the blog out to topics + things I love: Cheers, Music, CA Love, Inspiration.

Please stay tuned for the unveiling! Thanks!

Wedding traditions: Something old, something new…

Hannah — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:37:41 +0000

Here comes the bride all dressed in white, To have and to hold, I do, I now pronounce you man + wife…

There are so many popular wedding quotes, poems, and phrases. How do you incorporate them into your wedding day to make it special and unique? ”Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe” is my favorite wedding poems/sayings because each line is supposed to represent something sentimental things that the bride has carefully chosen.

There are so many ways to incorporate these items on your special day. Check out my suggestions!

Something old: This is my favorite line of the poem because it allows you to incorporate something near and dear to you on your special day. Wrap a piece of your mom’s wedding dress, old handkerchief from your dad, or place an old family photo in a small frame/broach around your bouquet. Use old family photos as table numbers.

Something new: This is the simplest one. Your perfectly fitted wedding dress and sexy lingerie you worked so hard to fit into take care of this line. Top it off with your fabulous heels… you’re done!

Something borrowed: Jewelry or accessories are the typical things brides borrow from a close married friend or family member. Such as a hair pin, broach, locket or pendant. But, let’s get creative here… Borrow your best friend’s or mom’s veil you’ve been eyeing, or a sash you can wrap around your wedding gown to make it look a little different from ceremony to reception.

Something blue: Anything you wear under your wedding dress (garter, lingerie, heels) is an effortless way to include blue. You can also paint your nails with the hottest shade of blue.

A silver sixpence in her shoe: Most people don’t know about this last line and that it’s supposed to represent financial security. The saying might be a bit dated since brides have been bringing home the bacon for decades. But, for the purpose of keeping true to the old wedding poem secure a dime or penny into your fabulous wedding heels.

Travel Ideas infographic from HomeAway

Wedding: Lusanna + Jon 7.6.12 {part 2}

Hannah — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:59:14 +0000

Lusanna + Jon’s summer beachside wedding at the Marion Davies Guest House in Santa Monica has been featured online in The Knot! It has also been featured in The Knot: Los Angeles Spring 2013 edition. Check out all the lovely + classic touches from their wedding.

Lusanna + Jon: The Knot (Spring 2013)

The Knot: Lusanna + Jon

Happy New Year! 2013!!!

Hannah — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:50:53 +0000

Happy New Year!!! Hope you all had a fun + safe New Year celebration to ring in 2013!!! Here’s to another year of special memories!

Wedding: Lusanna + Jon 7.6.12 {part 1}

Hannah — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:17:48 +0000

About a week has passed since Lusanna + Jon’s wedding in Santa Monica. I had to write a quick post about their go with the flow, easy-breezy, classic wedding which ended up being a big fun dance party! From the very beginning, they just wanted all their guests to have a great time. All the gorgeous floral arrangements + detailed touches were courtesy of The Language of Flowers… Which the groom has been going to ever since he courted the beautiful Lusanna. Awww…

The ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Monica Catholic Church followed by cocktails + reception at the picturesque Marion Davies Guest House in Santa Monica.

Check out the photos I captured using my iPhone. Professional pics to follow. So, stay tuned!

Inspiration: Fall 2012 Couture

Hannah — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:43:37 +0000

Paris. Fall 2012 Couture Collections. My love of flowy sheer fabrics, delicate lace, beautiful pleats, and shimmery fabrics were in full effect in Paris. Check out some of my favorite dresses from Elie Saab + Valentino. @showstudio_nick_knight captured a gorgeous shot the Valentino show, see below.

Source: Fashionologie.com

Versace (Source: @showstudio_nick_knight)

Elie Saab (Source: Getty)

Valentino (Source: Getty)

Inspiration: The Great Gatsby

Hannah — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:29:51 +0000

Films, the 1920′s, great music, good looking cast + Baz Luhrmann inspire so much. So many elements in this trailer trigger a domino effect of ideas! Sparkle, feathers, classic tuxedo’s, flappers, antique headpieces, the bob, cigars, overflowing champagne + most importantly sophisticated glamor! So much detail in this trailer… even down to the font. Get inspired! Cheers!

Inspiration: The Oscars/Academy Awards 2012 Fashion

Hannah — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:22:37 +0000

The 84th Academy Awards Red Carpet did not disappoint! There was plenty of glitz and glamour, with no shortage of diamonds. White and silver was popular, but there were elegant pops of beautiful rich colors… coral, red, gold, and green. Check out all the gorgeous gowns on The Oscars site.

My favorite styles are below, starting with Michelle Williams fresh and dainty look. Michelle’s best accessory was her bff Busy Philipps, so cute!

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

BFF's

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

Stacy Keibler in Marchesa

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Gweneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

Inspiration: New York Fashion Week – Fall 2012

Hannah — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:00:12 +0000

I know NYFW is still going on, but there were so many gorgeous gowns sashaying down the cat walk. I couldn’t wait to post the ones I loved! I’m a sucker for tulle, lace, chiffon, silk + non-ivory/white wedding dresses.

My ultimate favorite is not even a wedding dress, it’s an ice blue tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta (source: Fashionologie.com)

Oscar de la Renta - Fall 2012

Vera Wang – Fall 2012 bridal collection

Vera Wang Fall 2012

Vera Wang

Marchesa – Fall 2012 bridal collection

Marchesa Fall 2012

Monique Lhuillier – Fall 2012 bridal collection (source: Merci New York)

Monique Lhuillier (source: Merci New York)

Jenny Packham – Fall 2012 bridal collection (source: Brides.com)

Jenny Packham Fall 2012

Inspiration: Backdrop ideas for any occassion

Hannah — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:15:36 +0000

I absolutely love shimmer, glitter, ruffles, lace… anything with texture. Since I’m so obsessed with pinterest, I’ve been inspired to whip up a post on fun backdrop ideas for any event! My eyes gravitate to the fun, so I hope you like what you see!

Source: Confetti System

Source: Oh Happy Day

Source: A Beautiful Mess

Photo Credit: KLK Photography

Source: Lovely Little Details

Source: Martha Steward Weddings

Source: Style Me Pretty