Over the years I have become very familiar with Michael C Fina, a spectacular purveyor of high end tableware, crystal, flatware and home accessories in Manhattan.  I have purchased many a wedding gift (as they are the place to register), and worked extensively with them to put the finishing touches on various clients’ homes (in my former life as an interior designer…).  And this week, I had the pleasure of attending their debut of Project Runway finalist Carol Hannah Whitfield’s bridal collection, as well as jeweler Tacori’s 18K 925 collection.

I was thrilled to be invited, since this event encompassed an intersection of my creative design worlds.

Exhausted Alexis fresh off a redeye from California, and the fabulous Carol Hannah

Both professional models and real brides showcased 14 wedding gowns and 9 bridesmaid dresses, coordinated with Carol Hannah’s favorite Tacori pieces.

It was fantastic to see that her PR castmates Logan Neitzel and Rodney Epperson were also in attendance, supporting her endeavors.

Happy designer with her models

To end the evening, Carol Hannah proposed a toast: “I design with all of you in mind. Through fashion I am able to be a part of one of the most significant milestones in a woman’s life, and that’s what I love about what I do.”  Ditto–That’s what we love about what we do too!