Retailers We Love: Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists I had the pleasure of meeting Tami of Great Lakes Wedding Gowns Specialists at the New York Bridal Market this past fall. She willingly shared her bridal business experiences and was the first retailer to order...
Studio News: New York Bridal Market In a sun-filled gallery in Chelsea, my first bridal hair accessories debuted at New York Bridal Market. The market is part of New York Bridal Fashion Week, where runway shows dot the city, but behind the curtains is where the magic...
Ten Fascinating Facts About PearlsPearls have been a special part of my jewelry design journey; they’re definitely my favorite material. With the varieties of shapes and colors available, they have inspired so much of my design. Each pearl unique, they bring...
Romantic Connecticut Wedding Inspiration On an early spring day a group of Connecticut wedding vendors worked their magic to create some romantic wedding inspiration. Nestled in northern Connecticut, Merlot on the Water, provided the perfect location. Complete with...
Welcome to the Carrie Whelan Designs Blog! I’ve created this space to share the latest news from the studio. You can expect to see jewelry fresh from design table, photos from weddings I’ve designed for and plenty of inspiration if you’re just...
