The Tara Keely gowns have arrived and they are gorgeous, steamed and ready for our brides this weekend.  Take a peek below at a few of the new 2012 styles…texture, beading, plunging necklines…a few appointments still available, call the boutique to reserve your dressing room.

Ivory silk shantung bridal ball gown, pleated bodice with beaded applique and bow at natural waist, sweep train.

Ivory Mikado organza trumpet bridal gown, with pleated bodice, beaded belt at natural waist, and wave ruffle skirt with sweep train.

Tara Keely is a little jewel of a line in our boutique that is widely loved- unique lines, fitted bodices and great use of fabrics- and the prices continue to amaze us…a lot of dress for the price you will spend.  We will welcome back the Spring 2012 collection- never seen before styles in Charlotte for one weekend, May 17-19.  Special requests for specific styles can be made- appointment times are already limited.  If you plan to shop the Queen city this weekend for your gown, make HOB a must stop shopping destination.  Here is a sneak peek of a gorgeous gown from the collection.

We are very excited about our new arrivals…they are romantic and full of details.  Arrivals this week include:

Harper
Strapless swiss dot fit-to-flare bridal gown with ruched detail and self tie bow on bodice.

Regan Gown by Modern Trousseau, Photograph by Liz Von Hoene – Text by Cara Sullivan

From the wedding aisle to the red carpet, Anne Barge’s designs can be found among the prettiest of gowns across our country.  Lucky for our Charlotte brides, for the next TWO weekends, the Anne Barge La Fleur collection will be available.  A gown experience at Hayden Olivia includes the ultimate in customer service, large dressing rooms and of course gorgeous dresses- thank you Anne Barge for allowing Hayden Olivia to host these gorgeous gowns.  Appointments can be made by calling the boutique at 704-333-0377.  Incentives include a 10%  trunk show discount, sweets and drinks to enjoy and a gift with purchase.  We can’t wait to meet you this weekend!

Hayley Gown

We always get excited to view the new Jim Hjelm gowns each season…it is the one collection that includes a bit of organza, lace and beading.  Nice beading is hard to find these days…Jim Hjelm does this so well!  We have several new styles that have just arrived.  Also watch our Event Calendar for the next Jim Hjelm trunk show.  Here is a sneak peek of the styles hot off the runway…

If you are a bride looking for a more modern silhouette, a bit of architecture, long lines and gorgeous fabrics…take a sneak peek at the new Spring 2013 Anna Maier collection.  We have several similar styles in the boutique now…looking forward to hearing which styles are your favorites!

This week will kick off a recap of this year’s April New York Bridal Market.  Designers and buyers meet in the big city twice a year to view and purchase the seasons newest gown styles.  Hard to believe that we are already planning for the arrival of gown for 2013 weddings!  First up, lets take a peek at the gorgeous collection by Modern Trousseau.  Designer Callie Tein never disappoints, in fact many of us RUN to her showroom specifically to see her latest use of gorgeous lace…we can absolutely confirm that Hayden Olivia will have the most luxurious laces and silks in Charlotte constructed in stunning silhouettes for 2013.  Modern Trousseau also hit the mark with full organza skirts, a few minis, and spectacular belts to accessorize.  Gowns will begin arriving within the week and our late spring trunk show is in May- a weekend to view the entire new collection!

Photography by Corbin Gurkin

Who cares about the chocolate goodies and jelly beans…ok well maybe we do care about the sweets, however we are very excited about our new arrivals…they are sweet and full of details.  Arrivals this week include:

Harper

Strapless swiss dot fit-to-flare bridal gown with ruched detail and self tie bow on bodice.

Blush 1207

Matte taffeta bridal ball gown with layered petal affect.

Tara Keely 2210

Ivory Alencon lace mini dress, Ivory moire ribbon at natural waist, tulle

overskirt with horsehair accented hem and chapel train.

Tara Keely 2206

Ivory Alencon lace bridal gown with elongated bodice and scalloped tiered skirt, strapless

sweetheart neckline, satin ribbon belt with beaded applique at natural waist and chapel train.

Congratulations to the happy couple married March 17th, 2012.  We adored working with you Emily!  Photography by Indigo.