It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Ice white, sparkles, glimmering golds and flashes of warm brights are the order of the day and Carol Hannah could be just the ticket for a stunning winter wedding dress! Maybe I'm just getting in the festive spirit but paired with a red lip any of these dresses would make a statement walking down the isle - be it spring, summer or a chilly December. Carol Hannah sound familiar? This designer is a Project Runway alumni, and made it to the finals before losing out to the title and beginning her own bridal wear label (lucky us!) The collection is a-m-a-zing, and as Project Runway's Tim Gunne would say Carol has definitely made it work.

 The dresses are quite varied and range from more simple silhouettes to true ice princess styles. In saying that even the most simple style has oodles of details and I imagine days upon days of work went into each. The appliquéing has such impact and the use of tulle in both the skirts and bodice detailing really stands out.

I usually prefer understated but the Carol Hannah Grand Palais is my stand out favourite. The draped ball gown just oozes glamour and luxury. The liquid skirt is so full and liquid, and meshes seamlessly with the dramatic tulle bodice. I love how the dress is deconstructed and adds some edge to an otherwise very romantic feminine design.

The shorter dresses are also a stand out, and it's refreshing to see such a varied selection amongst the usual floor length choices.

Like what you see? Check out the entire collection over on www.carol-hannah.com and don't forget to have a look at some of our favourite Irish bridal boutiques!