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Amber D
Manager
Bridal Gowns & Bridesmaids
Fun Facts
- Has been a manager at B&F since 1995
- She loves to shop at Buckle
- She loves the beaches of Florida
About Amber D:
- The best part of my job is adding sparkle to everyone's life! Whether it is a Bride, Bridesmaid or Prom Princess~ Adding the accessories is my favorite part.
- My favorite designer is Watters.
- The best fashion trend is Bling, the more you sparkle the happier you will be!
- If I were getting married this year I would wear Candy by Monique Lhuillier.
- My management style is to keep it lighthearted and fun.
- My personality is ambitious, positive, agreeable, confident, and joyful.
Angie F
Consultant
Bridesmaids & Mother's
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2008
- She loves cooking and cheese
- She is quiet as a mouse
About Angie F:
- The best part of my job is making mothers feel beautiful. Many of my customers have not worn a formal gown since their own wedding. I like when people leave with a smile on their face and the confidence that they will feel pretty on such a special day.
- My favorite designer is Jade.
- The best trend in Mother’s dresses is one shoulder & asymmetrical necklines.
- I would wear something timeless & classic nothing too trendy. I admire Audrey Hepburn’s style.
- My consulting style is helpful & honest. I don't want anyone to look back at pictures and say..."What was I thinking?"
- My personality is easy going. I am good at adapting to all kinds of situations.
Bobbi H
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 1996
- Is a Horse lover.
Cynthia T
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2002
- She has more clothes and shoes than anyone we know. (and is generous!)
- She has an innate ability to accessorize under pressure.
About Cynthia T:
- The best part of my job is finding the perfect gown for my bride & she buys!
- One of my favorite stories is helping a bride whose wedding date was moved up by 2-3 months due to her husbands mother was diagnosed with cancer and only had 3 months to live and they wanted her to be there for the wedding. We got the gown in time for her mother-in-law to attend the wedding!
- My Favorite designer is Vera Wang.
- The best trends right now is Sheer neckline, sleeves, cap sleeves
- If I were getting married now I would wear English net Vera Wang.
- My bridal gown consulting style is My extensive knowledge of gowns. I'm a good listener to what the bride wants and able to find the right gown.
- My personality is type "A".
Danielle R
Consultant
Bridesmaids & Prom
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2005
- She loves fashion and is always happy
Emily K
Assistant
Bridesmaids
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 1998
- She has an intense love of the office supply
- She is the Queen of organization
About Emily K:
- The best part of my job is seeing all the new dresses coming in. Also helping brides try on their new bridal gown and seeing their reaction on how beautiful they really look.
- My favorite designers are Lazaro for a Bridal gown and Dessy for Bridesmaids.
- My personality is detail orientated, very organized, very easy to get along with.
Hope S
Manager
Bridesmaids
Fun Facts
- Manager of Bridesmaids at B&F since 1999
- AKA "Mother Theresa"
- She is a soccer mom to the Nth degree
Iris D
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2012
- Loves Haute Couture
- Speaks Spanish & some Russian
- She is Artistic and has a degree in Interior Design
About Iris D:
- My favorite part of my job is that I LOVE to play dress up until we find the perfect dress, then everybody gets happy, cries and admires her beauty.
- My favorite story, I had a bride who was getting married for the second time. She expressed she was very nervous to go through the process again, since at her first wedding no one complimented her gown or beauty. After hours of trying on dresses and breaking out in hives, she found the dress! Mission accomplished. She broke down in tears and said “I never thought this could happen again”
- My Favorite designers are Monique Lhuillier and Vera Wang.
- My Favorite trend is a sleek and architectural bodice, lots of tulle, and lots of lace on a mermaid cut.
- My selling style is that I like to start by carefully listening to the brides needs and make her feel comfortable & special. Then I go select pieces that will help paint her story till we find that perfect dress.
- My personality is funny, energetic, and compassionate. I always feel a sense of urgency to help someone.
Karen P
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2010
- Karen LOVES a sparkle!
- Favorite combo is leopard spots and roses! It is so SheShe!
About Karen P:
- I enjoy the challenge of interpreting what the bride is trying to articulate to herself and to me what her vision is of a perfect wedding gown . Ultimately. when the bride is overcome with emotion and cries over her gown, I know we have succeeded in finding THE dress!
- I am enamored with Lazaro's beaded mermaid gowns. Monique Lhuiller's romantic & soft styles, and for architectural, clean sophistication, Vera Wang. Artistic, vintage inspired looks are found in Claire Pettibone.
- What would I wear: I embrace fashion forward styles, and I am not intimidated to step out of the box. My vision for myself would be a form fitting trumpet or mermaid, encrusted with jewels, and enhanced with a whimsical tulle skirt. I would add a beaded belt and top it off with a jacked up veil of severe pouf, embellished with a gorgeous hair accessory, and I am ready for a glitzy Vegas-style wedding!
- My consultant style: Shopping for a wedding gown is a moment in time for the bride and her family, so my style is relaxed and entertaining. I want the session to be fun and enjoyable. This is not a time to be stressed-every bride finds a wedding gown! My goal is to make every bride shine in her perfect dress, in whatever her style. If a few tears are shed during our time together, then the tears will be tears of joy!
- I possess a "joie de vivre" attitude with a zest for life! I am animated, vibrant, passionate, and amusing, and I am elated to share this concept with my brides!
Kelly H
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2011
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About Kelly H:
- The best part of my job is that I love meeting different brides everyday and getting to know them while helping them find the perfect dress.
- My favorite store is my first bride ever was so nervous and thought that she wouldn’t find a dress that made her feel beautiful. After a few gowns I pulled one for her and she burst into tears. She looked gorgeous and more importantly, felt beautiful!
- My favorite designer is Lazaro.
- The best trend right now is adding belts and sashes!
- If I were getting married today I would wear the Monique Lhuillier - Addie gown.
- My personal style in consulting is that I like to keep the whole experience enjoyable and positive.
- My personality is that I am calm, collected, a great listener and will put you at ease.
Kristen D
Consultant
Bridesmaids
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2007
- AKA "Skinny"
- Attending Xavier for Business Management
About Kristen D:
- The Best part of my job is seeing all of the new trends come in and seeing the fabulous designs the designers create
- I love it when the bridesmaids party is stuck in a rut and can't find anything they like, and I pull the perfect dress for them that they end up loving.
- My favorite designers are Enzoani and Watters
- My favorite trend is the one shoulder look and bird cage veils
- If I were getting married this year I would wear and all lace Jim Hjelm or Enzoani with a cathedral veil
- My style of consulting is laid back, but I will go above and beyond! I love pulling styles for my parties!
Kymberly W
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2011
- AKA “The Dress Whisperer” “Kymber” or “The Chef”
- She makes MANY delicious things for us, she loves us with food.
- She really is the B&F comedian and keeps us in stitches
About Kymberly W:
- The best part of my job is the lunches and candy! The family vibe we have is amazing, making bridal dreams come true, I love it!
- Watching a bride come in, not feeling great about herself, then putting her in that right dress and watch her change into this amazing looking bride...best part of my day!
- My favorite designer is Lazaro.
- My favorite trend is “Saying "YES" to the dress!”
- What would I wear for my wedding if I got engaged? Whatever I am wearing when he asks me....running to the alter or Vegas!
- My style in consulting is easy breezy.
- My personality is fun, witty, and skinny!
Lacrecia E
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since1997
- AKA "Lacre" or the “Dress Ninja”
- She also runs the website and social media
- I wear a fanny pack, don't judge!
About Lacrecia E:
- My favorite part of my job is that I get to play dress up and make dreams come true!! It is the thrill of the hunt for me… I mean, to meet a stranger and ask all of the right questions THEN go out into a room with more than 4000 dresses and come back with “the one”, so much fun!! I also enjoy flipping the dresses out of the bag in dress ninja style!!
- My style in selling is that I like to keep it fun, and organized. I only let my girls keep their favorite 3 dresses and then we have the semi-finals at the end, and narrow it down to “the one” I ask lot’s of questions and help the bride to paint the picture for what she wants her wedding to look like, then I find a dress that would look great on her figure AND fit in with her vision of her wedding day.
- My personality is fun, chatty, and a big corny at times. I wear a fanny pack with all of my clips in it, as I am also a clip hoarder. But I have my (many) clips, a measuring tape, (maybe a snack), and bobby pins, just in case we need an emergency hair-do… Oh, I do hair also.
Linda R
Consultant
Bridesmaids & Mother's
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2003
- AKA “Aunt Linda”
- Has a recipe for EVERYTHING!
About Linda R:
- My Favorite Part of my job is making the mother feel beautiful and comfortable for the children’s wedding.
- My Favorite Designer is Jade.
- My Selling style is relaxed. I try to be helpful and reassure the mother that she can look beautiful for the wedding.
- My personality is Helpful, while trying to still make the Mother’s experience enjoyable.
Lindsey E
Consultant
Bridesmaids
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2011
- AKA “Gigi” or "Dr. Giggles"
- She is ALWAYS smiling, I mean ALWAYS!
About Lindsey E:
- The best part of my job is seeing the whole thing come together, when everything is finalized and again when the dresses come in- seeing how excited and pleased the bride is and how great its going to look on her big day.
- My Favorite maids designers are Amsale, Bill Levkoff, Watters.
- If I were getting married I would wear organza, flowers-but definitely something very fitted and topped off with a bird cage veil.
- My consultant style is that I like to envision the big picture- the place, time, formality, etc...and make their vision come alive by adding the colors and details.
- My personality is friendly, honest, easy-going.
Maura B
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2010
- Purchased her gown here 30 years ago
- She loves a good wine.
- She loves pets -- 3 dogs & 2 cats!
About Maura B:
- The best part of my job is meeting different brides and hearing each and every story. I love helping them make the most important day of their life so special.
- My favorite designer is Matthew Christopher, He is so genuine and what he does with fabric is AMAZING!
- The best trend in bridal right now is all of the wonderful shades of color that the designers are using in their gowns. Champagne, gold, platinum, peaches & pinks to name a few.
- When helping a bride I am very nurturing and a good listener. I have patience, having gone through this process recently with both of my daughters, I can put myself in their shoes.
- My personality is fun, easygoing, and patient.
Norma K
Consultant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Consulting at the B & F since 2000
About Norma K:
- The best part of my job is making brides happy, feeling the satisfation of accomplishment when she finds her gown.
- One of my favorite stories helping a bride was when a bride came in with tears in her eyes... she had purchased her gown from another store, but they could not get the gown in time for her wedding, NOR would they give her a refund on her dress. I found her the perfect gown to take home with her THAT DAY! She was so happy and thankful! and i felt like a hero!
- My personal favorite designers include: Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Amsale, and Watters just to name a few.
- My favorite Bridal fashion trend ringt now is the drop waist with alot of bling!
- My style in wedding consulting is listening to the bride and having knowledge of the gown inventory.
- My personality is calming, honest, and friendly. I listen to what the BRIDE wants, and love to feel like a part of her family.
Peggy C
Consultant
Paris
Fun Facts
- Consutling at B&F since 2005
- She is the "Martha Stewart" of the B&F
About Peggy C:
- The Best part of my job is helping brides style a look that reflects their personality. Using my artistic eye to help brides visualize how beautiful they could look on their wedding day.
- My favorite store is when I helped a bride and mom customize a beautiful headpiece for the wedding. They had a wonderful mother/daughter relationship that was so obvious. They loved the finished piece and invited me to the wedding to see it. Mom died of cancer two months later. The bride wrote to say the piece was such a special memento of all she and her mom had shared.
- My favorite designer is Lazaro.
- The coolest trend right now is Lace...interpreted in a modern way.
- If I were getting married today it would be Monique Lhuillier or Lazaro...lace or embellished with lace.
- My style is truthful, caring, helping the bride simplify the process.
- My Personality is honest, positive, friendly
Shelley W
Manager
Bridal Gowns
Staci R
Consultant
Bridesmaids & Prom
Fun Facts
- Consulting at B&F since 2005
- AKA "RiRi"
- She would be a perpetual student if she could
Tramain
Assistant
Bridal Gowns
Fun Facts
- Has worked at the B&F since 2007
- Loves his ladies... he takes good care of us!
- Pretty much does anything we need, anytime, with a smile!
About Tramain:
- The best part of my job is making my ladies happy, and hot bridesmaids!
- My personality is relaxed and confident.
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