Your Expert Bridal Stylist Will Guide You To Your Dream Dress
Your bridal stylist is more than just a consultant—they’re your matchmaker for a stunning dress. At The Wedding Shoppe, our expert team is dedicated to making wedding dress shopping a fun, stress-free, and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance, or the latest wedding dress shopping tips, we’re here to help you find a gown that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and ready to walk down the aisle.
About Michelle,
Founder & Owner
With nothing but a dream, a small savings account, and an unwavering belief in creating something special, Michelle took a leap of faith in 1999 and opened The Wedding Shoppe. Despite having no retail experience, she knew one thing for certain: every bride deserves a magical experience while planning her wedding day.
The early years were focused on curating the perfect collection of bridal accessories, but 2008 marked a transformative moment when we introduced our first collection of wedding dresses. What happened next was extraordinary – our brides began sharing a beautiful truth with us: The Wedding Shoppe was different.
In a world of cookie-cutter bridal experiences, we created a haven where every bride felt truly heard, valued, and celebrated. Our unique collection of gowns, carefully chosen to be distinctive and special, became the catalyst for countless “yes” moments.
Michelle’s vision expanded beyond The Wedding Shoppe’s walls, first leading the Better Bridal Group and then co-founding the National Bridal Retailers Association while serving as president of both influential industry non-profits. After years of dedicated service helping transform the bridal shopping experience across the country, she recently passed the torch to new leadership to focus on new business ventures, expanding The Wedding Shoppe’s impact and continuing to create magical moments for Metro Detroit brides.
Over 25 years later, The Wedding Shoppe has been honored to be part of more than 30,000 love stories, helping brides discover not just their dream dresses and accessories, but moments they’ll cherish forever. Our team, which feels more like family than staff, shares one passionate purpose: to make every bride’s journey to finding her dream dress as memorable as her wedding day itself.
Michelle’s vision expanded beyond The Wedding Shoppe’s walls, first leading the Better Bridal Group and then co-founding the National Bridal Retailers Association while serving as president of both influential industry non-profits. After years of dedicated service helping transform the bridal shopping experience across the country, she recently passed the torch to new leadership to focus on new business ventures, expanding The Wedding Shoppe’s impact and continuing to create magical moments for Metro Detroit brides.
About Danielle,
General Manager
At the heart of The Wedding Shoppe’s success story is a remarkable sisterly bond. From the very first day we opened our doors in 1999, Michelle’s sister, Danielle, has been an integral part of our journey as our General Manager. Working side by side has deepened their relationship in ways neither could have imagined.
As our head buyer, she has an exceptional eye for curating the perfect collection of wedding dresses and bridal accessories that make our brides’ dreams come true. But her impact goes far beyond selecting beautiful merchandise—she is the beating heart of our daily operations, a devoted mentor to our team, and the steady force that keeps everything running smoothly.
Her unwavering dedication and willingness to embrace every challenge has helped shape The Wedding Shoppe into the warm, welcoming space it is today. This incredible sister duo has proven that family bonds, combined with shared passion and dedication, can create something truly extraordinary.
Meet our Stylists!
What an incredible time in your life and we get to be a part of it! Our Wedding Shoppe Stylists want to hear all the romantic details—how the love of your life popped the question and all about your dream wedding day!
Our goal is to help you find “the one.” The dress that makes you feel stunning and beautiful is what warms our hearts each and every time.
We know how important it is to find the perfect dress for your special day. Our Stylists truly listen to every word and read body language to help find your dream dress. Not only will you feel comfortable and full of excitement, your bridal entourage will also be there to support you every step of the way.
While you might fall for the first dress you try on, you may even choose a style you didn’t expect to love. Either way, your Wedding Shoppe experience is all about the whirlwind love affair between you and your wedding gown!
Haley G.
Haley continues to find new ways to make The Wedding Shoppe experience magical – though now from behind the scenes vs. a bridal suite. Since joining us in 2014, she has evolved into a crucial operational leader who ensures everything runs seamlessly while mentoring our dedicated team of bridal stylists. Her creative vision shines through in our stunning collection, which she helps curate during buying trips, and in our captivating social media presence and style shoots, which she orchestrates alongside our creative team. Always eager to grow, Haley regularly attends leadership seminars to enhance her leadership skills and bring fresh ideas to the boutique. She often remarks that what began as a dream job has become even more fulfilling as she’s grown with the shoppe, crediting our passionate, hard-working team for making every day extraordinary.
Codi A.
Codi brings her boundless enthusiasm and attention to detail to our alterations department, where she works closely with our skilled alterations specialists to ensure every bride’s gown is perfected for their big day. Since joining The Wedding Shoppe family in 2011, she has grown into an indispensable member of our leadership team, bringing her whole heart to everything she does. Her natural empathy and exceptional listening skills make her a trusted guide for both our brides and team members. Always striving for excellence, Codi regularly participates in leadership seminars to enhance her leadership abilities and support her team even more effectively. Her genuine love for our brides and dedication to our team members shines through in every interaction, making The Wedding Shoppe truly special for everyone who walks through our doors.
Rebecca M.
A fan of the popular TV show Say Yes To The Dress, Bridal Stylist, Rebecca, never knew how much she would love working in the bridal industry until she started doing it. She says The Wedding Shoppe is different because the team bends over backwards for every customer. A detail-oriented task management pro, she always makes the brides she serves her number one priority. Rebecca joined the TWS team in 2017.
Cheri T.
As a Bridal Stylist, Cheri loves getting to know her brides and learning about their vision for their wedding day. To Cheri, The Wedding Shoppe brides are like family, with each one being loved and cared about from beginning to end. Since 2011, she has been helping brides find their perfect dress, while helping them to create unique bridal looks that set them apart.
Jessica S.
With TWS since 2013, Bridal Stylist Jessica helps brides from the minute they walk in the door to the minute they walk out with their dream dress in hand. With more than 10 years of bridal industry experience, Jessica loves hearing a bride cry happy tears because she’s found the perfect gown. Often mentoring less experienced stylists, Jessica is proud to work for a company that’s dedicated to customer satisfaction.
Christina T.
Christina has been fitting and altering wedding gowns as an alterations specialist at The Wedding Shoppe since 2015. When asked why she chose to work at The Wedding Shoppe, she told us she was drawn to the kind and supportive atmosphere that allowed her to get to know each bride personally. Often praised for her calm demeanor, she works tirelessly to ensure every bride she serves has a happy and memorable experience.
Marina L.
Marina considers it a true pleasure and honor to help brides find their gown while creating memories that last a lifetime. In 2015, she joined our team as an experienced Bridal Stylist. Marina believes that every bride deserves to feel celebrated, and she goes above and beyond to make each appointment fun, memorable, and stress-free.
Shawn S-V
Bridal Stylist Shawn joined The Wedding Shoppe team in 2016. A sales specialist, Shawn’s favorite part of her job is interacting with the brides. She says it was the reputation of The Wedding Shoppe that drew her to the job initially but it’s the people that prompt her to stay. Her uncanny ability to connect with brides plays a vital role in providing the excellent customer service she’s known for.
Melissa M.
Melissa has been a bridal stylist at The Wedding Shoppe since 2017. Drawn to the job because of The Wedding Shoppe’s impeccable reputation, she loves being part of a bride’s story. Gifted at authentically connecting with the brides she serves, Melissa says The Wedding Shoppe is different because they anticipate and solve problems before they happen. You’re most likely to see Melissa helping brides find their dream wedding gown. Melissa has been a Bridal Stylist for over 25 years!
Elisa C.
Dressmaker and seamstress Elisa is the visionary behind some of our most stunning dresses. With a keen eye for detail, Elisa sought out her position at The Wedding Shoppe because of its reputation for being the most beautiful, fashion forward store. For more than 25 years she’s been a head seamstress in top bridal stores throughout east Michigan and we were fortunate to welcome her to The Wedding Shoppe in 2017.
Brittany U.
When Brittany joined the TWS team in 2018 as a Bridal Stylist, she was ready for a big change. She was excited to work in a supportive environment that would allow her to grow. She loves our focus on the bride and providing each one the most amazing experience possible. She likes to make her appointments laid back, relaxed, and memorable for the bride and her guests. For Brittany, watching a bride have her “bridal moment” as she falls in love with her wedding dress is what she loves most about her job.
Danielle K.
Danielle joined the TWS Team in 2019. With experience in the wedding and event industry, she jumped right in to help our brides look smashing for their upcoming weddings. Our brides adore her calm demeanor. She loves taking the time to connect with our guests on the phone and in person.
Stacey P.
Stacey has been with TWS since 2019 being our back of house specialist. She inspects all bridal gowns and accessories ensuring they are to our standards, from hem to embellishments making sure not a button or thread is out of place. Stacey has the delight to make our bride’s day after inspection by passing gowns to be called for try-on. Although you rarely see Stacey upfront, she is a very important part of our bride’s journey.
Van C.
Seamstress Van was trained at a French Tailoring School and owned a vibrant garment business in her native country of Vietnam. Upon arriving in the US and marrying her husband, she quickly learned that her knowledge of garment construction and sewing techniques fit perfectly with performing bridal alterations. She worked her way up to Head Seamstress at various bridal stores in Metro Detroit. For over 25 years, she continues every day to make “the bride’s dream come true.” We welcomed her to The Wedding Shoppe in 2019.
Bevin C.
Getting her start by making costumes for herself, Bevin’s passion for sewing inspired her to hone her skills through academia. She has earned a BS from Eastern Michigan University and a MFA from Wayne State University for costume design and construction. Joining our team in 2019, Bevin has now been sewing for over 20 years and has worked on costumes for countless theatrical productions. When asked why she likes working at The Wedding Shoppe, Bevin said “A wedding can be the most important production in a person’s life and by working here I always get to take care of the leading lady and make sure every bride feels like a star!”
Alie M.
Alie started in competitive costume design and absolutely loves the attention to detail that goes into every garment. When she found that bridal apparel requires the same amount of precision, she immediately started to look into being a wedding gown seamstress, and stumbled upon The Wedding Shoppe in 2021. She was blown away with how many amazing reviews TWS had, and knew she wanted to join. As soon as she walked through the doors, Alie knew this was her place and would never want to leave because of the super heavy emphasis on the happiness of both the customers and the employees and it creates a super positive, loving environment. Alie absolutely loves being a part of an extremely important moment of someone’s life and can’t wait to help you with yours!
Kim D.
Kim joined TWS in 2019, from wedding cakes to bridal photography she has had her hands in it all, even owning her own bridal boutique for 8 years. Owning her own bridal boutique taught her that her real passion is helping brides by customizing and altering dresses to fulfill their vision for their special day. With over 35 years of alteration experience, Kim is always striving to help her brides look their best.
Geena W.
Geena says it never gets old seeing the excitement in a bride’s eyes when she finds the one! As a bridal stylist , she works with brides to make their vision come true. She has always had a passion to work in the wedding industry and thought it was a dream come true when she joined our team in 2019! She loves the family atmosphere that we have here and loves helping the social media team with Tiktok videos and Reels.
Katy C.
If you’re looking for a good laugh, a great time and upbeat energy, Katy is sure to be your go-to gal. She joined The Wedding Shoppe team in 2019 and hasn’t looked back since. Katy’s energy and positivity brings such a light hearted atmosphere to her appointments that leave her brides with all smiles with an unforgettable memory.
Rita E.
An enthusiast of big sparkly earrings and poufy dresses, Rita is a bridal stylist that wants her brides to have a fun, comfortable, and relaxing experience. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, she specialized in designing Bridal and Evening gowns. After dipping her toes into bridal sales in college, she was eager to join a supportive and heartwarming team like The Wedding Shoppe. Since 2021, she has loved using her design knowledge to help brides customize their dresses and make them extra special. The Wedding Shoppe feels like home and Rita is touched to work with a team of wonderful ladies who genuinely care about their brides. “Whether you’re getting married in 2 weeks or 2 years, let’s find the one!”
We’re Hiring
Are you passionate about helping brides find their perfect dress? We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team! At The Wedding Shoppe, we hold our team members to the highest standards because our brides deserve the very best. If you have a love for fashion, customer service, and creating unforgettable memories, check out our open positions and become part of our family.
At The Wedding Shoppe, your bridal stylist is here to make your wedding dress experience unforgettable. From expert wedding dress shopping tips to genuine care, our team is dedicated to making you feel beautiful and confident. Ready to meet your stylist and say yes to your dress? We can’t wait to help you find “the one!”
