On Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of joining some of my industry colleagues for an event being hosted by British bridal wear designer, Johanna Hehir, at her beautiful Chiltern Street flagship store in London.
The event was to mark the launch of Johanna's new diffusion collection, 'Mae by Johanna Hehir'…
"Mae by Johanna Hehir is a different side of my personality, inspired by my daughter Fianna, who has now joined me as my Creative Assistant. My middle name is Mae and when my daughter suggested it as the name for the collection, it seemed very fitting.
I have used soft georgette, silk crepe and vintage style laces to create this fresh, feminine range of dresses. Although Mae by Johanna Hehir echoes the Johanna Hehir line, I have designed the collection with a very different style of bride in mind…."
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2012, Big Block Pro
This range of fresh, feminine dresses, designed using beautiful soft georgette, silk crepe and vintage style lace, will appeal to the modern bride looking for a simple, yet flattering cut at an affordable price {dresses cost between £1000 and £1500}.
By the way, 'Hehir' is pronounced 'hair', and very lovely it was too spend time chatting with Ms Hehir on Wednesday evening; she's very personable and I warmed to her right away – and regardless of the champagne, lots of laughter was involved!
These photographs of Johanna's new collection were shot for the collection by photographer Shaneen Rosewarne Cox, who I met for the first time on Wednesday evening, having been an 'online friend' for over two years now!
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2012, Shaneen Rosewarne Cox
Johanna Hehir has been designing for over 25 years now…
"Bridal was a natural evolution for me, as I adore designing beautiful dresses. It is such an honour to be chosen by a bride to make the most important dress of her life.
While my usual Johanna Hehir collections are known for their clean, classic cuts and romantic detailing, Mae has more relaxed feel with a vintage charm and simplicity all of its own. The type of bride I envisage wearing Mae by Johanna Hehir is a natural beauty, who knows her own mind and simply wants to express her individuality…"
Also on display during the Mae by Johanna Hehir launch event was a series of the most delightful little girls dresses by North Yorkshire based designers, Poppy Children. I can't tell you how absolutely beautiful they were…
I really love this collection, it very much appeals to my personal sense of style; all that beautiful flowing silk, elegant backless details and delicate lace, absolutely gorgeous. I'd also like to thank Johanna for inviting me to her collection launch event – I had the best time, it was so lovely too to meet colleagues and friends I know from online adventures, and I thought the Chiltern Street boutique was truly beautiful – a real treat for brides!
Mae by Johanna Hehir' will be available at the Johanna Hehir flagship store at 10/12 Chiltern Street in London and at selected stockists around the UK from June.
Please visit www.johanna-hehir.co.uk, email [email protected] or telephone (+44) 0207 4862760 for further information. Johanna Hehir can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
Have a lovely Friday morning everyone,
Annabel
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Creative Team Credits
Video Production – Big Block Pro
Photography – Shaneen Rosewarne Cox
Bridal Wear – Mae by Johanna HehirGrooms suit – Chris Kerr
Makeup – Ana Ospina Ruiz
Hair – Emma from lifestyle salon
Flowers – Sprig and Cecil
Jewellery – Rose and Aster
Hair Pieces – Crystal Delica and Victoria Mary Vintage