Carol Hannah Bridal

Carol Hannah’s dream team, Dara & Nicole are absolutely amazing. It was such a welcoming, cozy experience every time I went there. I loved that the dress was built for me from the very beginning. I got to see it come to life over the course of a few months. It was very exciting and it was a relief to know that it would fit the day of. They plan out your fittings to make sure everything is where it should be for your special day regardless of losing/​gaining weight. I knew I could email them with any questions and they got back to me right away. It was an unforgettable experience. I received so many compliments about the style of my dress and they way it fit me. I chose the Aleister gown because it’s modern, simple silhouette. I felt beautiful the whole night not to mention I could dance, eat, and breath! I would highly recommend Carol Hannah to friends and family, in fact I already have.

I went to 10+ bridal salons in NY and SF, ranging in price and styles from Vera Wang to Lovely, and not a single dress felt just right. That is, UNTIL I tried on the Fortuna gown at Carol Hannah! I wanted a unique, fashion forward, standout gown, and Carol Hannah delivered.
Their studio is super relaxed and no frills, but honestly that made me feel better because I knew the $$ I spent went to the dress itself (and their superb staff). Dara and Nicole are total sweethearts and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. And since the dresses are made to order, they were willing to customize the tulle on my dress just as I wanted. I also got my hairpiece here and was thrilled with the result!
Can’t rave enough about this gem!

Most dresses that you first see online don’t live up to their photos when you try them on but the Kensington skirt by CH is an exception. Carol Hannah Bridal was my second stop/​shop when looking for dresses but it was my first choice since perusing every last wedding Pinterest board. If you have your heart set on that skirt but have yet to try it, there’s no doubt in my mind that your dress shopping will be one and done.
It is a boutique worth visiting. Nicole is incredibly nice and welcoming, encouraging you to try on dresses to your hearts desire while also gently disclaiming the dresses that are outside your (already padded) budgets. Plenty of dresses can be mixed and matched and Nicole has both the patience of lion while you fancy up all kinds of combos on your own and the enthusiasm to match in case there’s a combo you happened to miss (no way though, you thought of everything).
Not to mention, she is your personal cheerleader. Everything looks fabulous and suddenly your waistline is that of a double 0, according to Nicole. And while she is always positive, she will (gently) steer you in a different direction if its just not the right one.
After deciding that you will be wearing Carol Hannah at your wedding, it is like cruising down the coast. They take care of all of the alterations (if you opt for it) and you have multiple fittings as you get closer to your date. At your alterations, you meet Dara (unless your dress is custom made then I think you get CH herself), who is ALSO great and easy-​going.
I had a great experience here. Nicole and Dara were a dream team to work with and so accommodating. Scheduling the fittings and the delivery of the dress was a breeze. Asking for little matching ties and handkerchiefs relatively last minute was also happily accommodated. I can’t compare to large wedding dress stores but who does not enjoy some catered attention?
This is how dress fittings and the dress buying process should be.
To CHB and the dream team, thanks! :)

Working with the Carol Hannah team was an absolute pleasure. The staff was all very friendly and easy to work with. I bought a short dress from Carol Hannah to change into as my party dress. I was SO glad I did. The fit was perfect and so comfortable. I cannot say the same for my experience with my long dress experience. I was so thrilled when the time came in the night to put on my dress. I knew I wanted feathers on the bottom, which is how I stumbled upon Carol Hannah. Being able to mix and match the cut of the top of the dress with the feather bottom and add a cache that i liked with it was so fun. Could not be happier with the whole Carol Hannah experience.

I had a great experience at the Carol Hannah boutique. After trying on a few dresses at a shop downtown, the salesperson recommended that I check out Carol Hannah given the types of dresses I was drawn to. What a different experience! The gorgeous studio was relaxed and private — practically the opposite of the chaotic bridal shop where I had to wait for another bride-​to-​be to try on a dress before I could try it on. Nicole and Dara were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and easy. They were not satisfied until my dress fit perfectly. The end result was stunning. I highly recommend Carol Hannah if you are looking for a unique, modern and romantic dress.