Announcing Knot Couture’s first ever sample sale! Starts Friday January 18th! All samples must go, so get your favorite before it’s gone! Dresses at will be listed at half off or more in the AM. We will be sharing the links to the auctions on Facebook, so be sure to pass the word on to your newly engaged friends!

Last summer, we were contacted to feature our gowns in a styled photo shoot coordinated by Raven, former intern from LeahandMark.com. It was vintage carnival themed. Check out the beautiful collection of photos in the gallery below. To inquire more about this dress, shoot us an email at info@myknotcouture.com or hit us up on Etsy.

Missy Hitchcock has been featured in her first treasury. Check her out on Etsy in ‘I Do’ by Erin Funnel. <3

Meet Samantha and Steve, the first couple to be dressed head to toe in custom Knot Couture on their wedding day. The couple was married on November 6th, 2011 in the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA. This offbeat duo knew they wanted spectacular to wear on their special day, so they sought us out to create their dream attire.

Samantha knew immediately she wanted to wear the Luly Yang monarch butterfly dress, but few can afford such a lavish gown. So, we replicated it with a few changes. Her black satin gown was hand painted with a monarch butterfly wing pattern, the skirt panels were shaped like wings, and the white spots were embellished with Swarovski crystal elements. Her birdcage veil was also a KC creation, with a flock of hand painted feathers made to look like butterflies. To order one of these beautiful veils, visit our Etsy shop. To top off the KC ensemble she also wore one of our Skull Cameo Garters.

Steve wanted a gold tuxedo, but not just ANY gold tuxedo; this WWF fan wanted the tuxedo worn by wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage when he married Miss Elizabeth in the ring in an on-air wedding at SummerSlam 1991. His entire outfit was replicated, from the feathered cowboy hat down to the painted gold diamond tights. We even took on the tricky task of recreating his crazy sunglasses! Check out some photos taken by Donny Cotten of the happy couple below on their wedding day.

Knot Couture was introduced to Sarah, owner and mastermind behind Dixie Pin-Up, a few years ago through a mutual photographer friend.  We were not only impressed by her personal style and grace but by her business, which can cater not only to the everyday woman but also to a bride to be.

Back in December we asked Sarah if she would be interested in loaning us some of her hair pieces for our long dress shoot.  Lucky for us, she said yes and brought along several gorgeous pieces!

When did you start your business?
Dixie Pin-Up began in 2009 with the help of a photographer and dear friend Matt Odom (www.rockandrollhearts.com )

What inspired you to start Dixie Pin-Up?
A friend of my husband had contacted him looking for a photographer that could do some period photos for her husband as a gift.  He had been encouraging her do some photos like this for quite some time. We put her in contact with my friend and talented
photographer Matt Odom. She was not sure as to what to look for when it came to wardrobing. I have always loved the 40’s and 50’s fashion and have quite a collection of vintage clothing. I was so excited for her shoot that I had her come to my house and
I outfitted her in some of my clothes and then offered to do her hair and make up for her. The photos turned out great and she couldn’t have been happier with the whole process! Following that shoot Dixie Pin-Up was born!

What products/services do you offer?
Dixie Pin-Up began as offering only photo shoots, everything from one lady to a group of four (we call this the “Pillow Fight” package). We had hosted a few events where everyone had been asked to come dressed in 50’s cocktail attire. We had a makeup artist set up offering “mini pin-up touch ups” where a guest could get a little pin curl, some retro red lips and some lashes. In addition to that we had a portrait area set up to get some photos taken. Everyone always has a great time and is wondering when the next will one will be held…we hope to host another event in the near future.

In 2010 we produced a calendar for the charity Wounded Warrior Project. We used military wives from Ft. Benning, many of which at the time had husbands that were over seas. I would love to one day be able to tackle this project again! It was very rewarding
and great fun!

In the last 2 years we had started offering bachelorette and birthday party packages. We send over (to your destination of choice) make up and hair stylists and a photographer to get all the ladies styled and ready for a night on the town. The photographer
takes behind the scenes photos and some staged shots of all the ladies with their new looks. Everyone has a great time at these parties!

Recently I have added a line of hand made hair accessories and fascinators. These items are made with material from feathers to vinyl. Each piece is truly unique. I loved making the head pieces to compliment the Knot Couture’s wedding dresses! Dixie Pin-Up’s fascinators are a great way to add a modern and alternative look to the average wedding head piece. More and more brides are turning to adding a personal style to their look on the big day. I am a big fan of one of a kind pieces and try to stay as true to that as possible.

Do you do custom orders?
I do take custom orders. I am happy to give the customer exactly (as close to exactly as I can) what they are looking for.

Where can I purchase your products?
You can purchase my products on Etsy.com. There is a direct link to my shop at www.DixiePinUp.com.

Where are your hair pieces made?
All of my hair pieces are hand made by me in my studio in Atlanta.

Have any upcoming events or new products you are launching?
I don’t have any specific events that are on the books right now. We are always booking photo shoots and bachelorette parties, being that the wedding season is now upon us. New products are always in the works! I am looking to get into the festival circuit more this spring and summer. I had the honor of being invited to be a vendor in last month’s Atlanta’s own Southern Fried Burlesque Fest. It was great fun and received amazing feedback from not only the performers but guests of the festival. I had the pleasure of knowing that my product went international due to this opportunity!

I am very grateful for the lovely and talented ladies at Knot Couture for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their wedding dress shoot!

We get giddy every time one of our gowns are featured in an Etsy treasury. Check out this one entitled Knot To Be Outdone, by AntlerPantry.

Kathy Grate, owner of Divine Occasions, contacted us last year about participating in an event she was coordinating. It’s called the Fresh Bridal Experience, and we had the honor of being the featured designer in the fashion show. It was the first time the gowns in our long dress line were on the runway. Below are the photos from the event taken by Cindy Brown.

We would like to introduce Whitney Huffman, one of Knot Couture’s talented vendors, model, and friend. She has graciously worked with us on both sides of the camera as a hairstylist and model from the very beginning.  In her professional life, Whitney is a hair stylist in the Atlanta area at Salon Red.  She has been the mastermind behind several of the amazing hair styles and colors both Erin and Nancy have had over the past year.  Here is a photo of this pretty gal, as she modeled Cindy Manson from our short dress line. Read her interview below, and then check out the pictures of her amazing work!

Whitney Huffman is modeling 'Cindy Manson'

Why do you think you decided to become a hair stylist? I wanted a job that was fun and artistic… and also paid the bills! When I was in college, I would color all of my friend’s hair for fun. I changed my major 4 times and when I found out I could have a career as a Hairstylist I was sold!

How did you get your start in the industry? I went to Roffler Hairstyling college and got a job assisting at Intrigue Salon.

Which iconic hairstyles do you love? I love the “Victoria secret” model hair and short/funky punk rock haircuts… There are no rules with those… I don’t like following rules 

Who inspires you? My boyfriend and friends…is that cheesy? They are very supportive and are always there for me. They also let me experiment on their heads.

What is your favorite hair look? Messy! And lots of texture!

Which styling tools do you use most often? My Nick Arrojo medium round brush and this really awesome 1″ barrel curling iron made by UBE -great for lose waves!

What has been one of your favorite hair products to to work with? I’ve worked with Aveda, Arrojo, Redkin, Bumble and Bumble, and Orbe… I’d have to say that my favorites are Arrojo and Orbe!

How do you feel hair relates to personal style? Hairstyles can say a lot about a person! An outfit doesn’t look complete without the right hairstyle… I colored my hair blonde once. I hated it!! Couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror. My outfits didn’t look right and I just didn’t feel like me.

How do you think that hair relates to a person’s confidence? Oh, I think having the right hairstyle helps you feel better about yourself, especially women. Great hair makes us feel sexy and powerful!

Are there any types of products you would advise people to stay away from? YES! supermarket products! They are full of waxes and fillers. They strip your hair color and leave residue that makes the hair appear dull… You get what you pay for!!!

What are some hair styling “don’ts”?
1. Don’t use heat on your hair without a thermal protectant
2. Don’t use box color!!! The developers in the box could be too strong for your hair! When a developer is too strong for your hair it blows out your hair’s cuticles. This causes: frizz, breakage, split ends and faded color.
3. Don’t expect your hair to look perfect without styling it/using product.

How did you feel about making the Creative Loafing 2011 Lust List? I was very surprised and flattered! When they called, I thought they had the wrong person! It was a great experience!!!

Thank you Whitney for your time and all of your help with our business!

Christina photographed by Tress Ritter

Christina photographed by Tress Ritter

Christina photographed by Gudrun Stone

Erin photographed by Gudrun Stone

Nancy photographed by Michelle Perez

Whitney photographed by Kevin Voth

Whitney photographed by Kevin Voth

Anyone who has met the design team of Knot Couture, knows how we work. Many of our big projects are group efforts, and we have, in the process, been able to meet so many talented individuals. The artists we have collaborated with have spent hours and hours helping us with hair and makeup, photography, graphic design and modeling.

The most recent collaborated effort resulted in the most amazing photo shoot yet. It took place at Paris on Ponce, mainly in Le Maison Rouge- the most glorious event space we have ever seen! With our past success, we were fortunate enough to have vendors ask us to take part in it, such as Melissa from Alternative Boukay and Sara from Dixie Pin-Up. Our hair stylists, Susan and Whitney have been with us since day one, and Rachel (one of our past models) stepped in to do makeup. Tress Ritter, who does all the photography for our website and Etsy pages took care of all the photography. But this time, we had one MAJOR difference, and that was the addition of Chris Bartelski from The Reason.

The Reason is a husband and wife photography team based in Atlanta, contacted us about doing a promotional video for our long dress line. The result is this truly spectacular video that shows the world what it is Erin Bohanon and Nancy Couture REALLY do. And we must say, we are FLOORED. Completely.

To  everyone we have worked with, everyone who has showed us their support and loved and shared our links and spread the word: this is for you. You are the reason we love our jobs. Most especially, to Chris and Hector, who filmed and edited this wonderful video that we have the honor to unveil to the world.

Thank you.

Knot Couture from the reason on Vimeo.

Credits: Dresses: Knot Couture www.myknotcouture.com
Hair Pieces: Dixie Pin-Up www.dixiepinup.com
Bouquets: AlternativeBoukay www.alternativeboukay.com
Hair: Whitney Huffman and Susan Osborne
Make up: Rachel Rackliffe
Models: Christina, Suzu, Dianne, and Tori
Location: Paris on Ponce, Le Maison Rouge www.parisonponce.com
Photography: Tress Ritter www.tressritter.com
Video: Chris Bartelski and Hector Arocho www.thereasonilove.com

At Knot Couture, we always like a good challenge.  A few weeks ago we were contacted on Etsy by Emily to create a hand painted butterfly bow tie for her boyfriend for Valentine’s Day.  The couple are both Entomologist’s  and share the common love of bugs.  She wanted the bow tie to look like the following butterfly:

After going over several fabric and paint choices with Emily we ended up with an amazing product.  Any custom painted piece goes through a process of painting certain areas, allowing them to dry, and repeat.  Here are some photos in action as well as the finished product.

Don’t make the men wear boring old ties and bow ties, use your imagination to give them a super unique gift and make them stand out among the other men.

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