meet our A&BÉ MINNEAPOLIS TEAM

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? vienna, on repeat — classic, timeless, perfect windows down in the car song that's a fantastic reminder that life is good. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? picking a favorite designer is like picking my favorite pet! impossible... it totally changes based on my mood of the day! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? i am living for the chloe ensemble CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? luce, lulu bell ANY PETS? two crazy kitties, tiny + sardine ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i would consider myself a professional thrifter, and can manifest almost anything from my pinterest board :) WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? either out thrifting, or crafting on my couch while binge watching buffy the vampire slayer WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? como lake, its a perfect little walk in the heart of st paul's cutest neighborhood WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? working with brides is my passion. i am thrilled to be a part of the biggest fashion decision of your life, and am always in your corner. from your first appointment, to ordering your dress and when you come pick it up, i've got your back! lets make your dreams come true!!!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? justin timberlake, always. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? rue de seine! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? briar by jenny yoo CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? sher ANY PETS? remi my goldendoodle and louie my chocolate lab <3 ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i come from a family of hairstylists, so styling and playing around with hair is like second nature! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? on my couch binge watching my favorite rom coms WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? twins games at target field!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? hippo campus, greta van fleet, & the 1975 on repeat! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? rue de seine 1000%! you can't beat their stunning unique lace patterns, and how comfy they are. the silk lining is to die for! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? in my wildest fantasy i would marry my super hot gorgeous husband again in nala by rue de seine with the lesley veil by sara gabriel. and then again in blue bayou by rue de seine... and then maybe one more time in reno by rue de seine lol! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? olive. i used to put olives on my fingers and pretend i was an alien, and as an adult i order extra blue cheese olives in my dirty martini so it still fits ;) ANY PETS? i have a sweet little fluffy white gremlin cat named phoebe. she is a cat model and is very aware of how cute she is. she is the worst, and i love her so much. ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i did musical theater when i was younger, so i can tap dance and belt a show tune like it's still my day job lol! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? at home looking a lot less fabulous and cuddling my sweet new little baby boy, elio. my husband and i are lucky to have the cutest little babe in the whole wide world (we are biased but it's true). ask me for a picture of him at our appointment, i'll prove it ;) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? my favorite place in our beautiful city is the lake harriet rose gardens. i am a sucker for some blooms and sunshine. you can find me here on my days off picnicking with my adorable family. WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? not to brag but i am the ultimate hype woman. i have been styling brides for a very long time, and consider a lot of my former brides to be close friends! i have a cute little degree in fashion design, so i am super knowledgeable about our products and wedding dresses in general. i love teaching you all of the things i have learned over the years about these amazing dresses so you'll feel like an expert by the end of your appointment too! come hangout with me, it will be a blast, xx.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? a lottt of pinkpantheress and sza WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? alena leena or made with love, you could say i'm a romantic. IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? gia by mwl, if i'm taking over the world i'm doing it in that dress CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? macers or bug :) ANY PETS? my sweet boy charlie recently passed but is forever in my heart<3 plus the two fish my sister and i got to fill the absence, they're kinda funny ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? in 6th grade i learned i can open a banana with my feet, it's never come up again but still something i'm proud of WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? thrifting or doing something artsy with my friends! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? i love walking down by main street park and nicollet island, such a cool view of the city WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? if you have no support, you for sure have me! i aim to give my brides a safe space to be themselves, free of judgment. weddings and marriage are about love, and i make sure that's present throughout your experience. we're here to love your mind, body, and spirit, and find a dress that makes the little kid in you squeal with excitement in the process! i want to meet you where you're at and build you up from there<3

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? kpop, ashe, and the beach boys WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? saint! they have that avant garde look that makes every bride a show-stopper while maintaining bridal elegance. IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? depending on the day, either zephyr by vagabond if i'm feeling flirty, and ophelia by saint if i want to elope to europe. CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? sometimes rach, nothing too exciting. ANY PETS? yes! i have an adorable dog named bingsu. he's a total full-ball and a bit crazy, but he's my baby. ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i can whistle and hum at the same time. it's very impressive and not at all useless. WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? at home with my doggo or getting brunch with friends :) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? all the different coffee shops! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i can match the energy of whoever i'm with, so whether you want a chiller appointment or one with some higher energy, i've got you covered! i also love to hear everyone's proposal story so please let me add yours to my collection.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? mazzy star, sidney gish, and courtney barnett WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? alena leena gowns are so stunning! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? ooh definitely santolina x alena leena CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? stellie ANY PETS? i've got a silly little kitty named chamomile, she is my princess ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i'm really good at untangling necklaces so that's pretty cool WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? i'll be playing music with my bandmates who are also my best friends :) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? i really love vintage shopping and there are so many great stores in minneapolis to explore! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? it is really important to me that our experience together is super fun and relaxing. i hope that working with me feels like you are shopping with a friend! this process can feel overwhelming but our time together will be easy, breezy, beautiful (covergirl). i can't wait to help you find your dream dress <3

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? léon, lorde, & lots of reggaeton WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? alena leena i love her combination of classic but whimsical styles IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? such a hard question! i'm currently obsessed with sparrow by jenny yoo, but you would see me at target in these dresses if i could afford it CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? i have a lot of them — my dad used to call me monkey as a kid, my mom calls me lola, and my friends call me lo, lolo, or lkt ANY PETS? i found a stray maine coon kitten while working at a greenhouse in college, and he's been with me ever since! his name is mowgli :) ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? if we were lost i would find our way home WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? thrifting, outside, with my family, or binging early 2000s sitcoms at home with my cat WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? lake of the isles! it's so peaceful — evening summer walks or picnics there are unbeatable. WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i love connecting with people through personal style- i think it's such a unique and fun way to express yourself! i'm super excited to help you make your dream wedding a reality :)

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? anything by blondie, i love debbie harry. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? vagabond IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? kahlo CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? devo (like the band) ANY PETS? two cats, ego and sabbath ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i casually tattoo people in my free time. WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? vintage/antique shopping WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? first avenue WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i want to help you find a dress that perfectly combines your personal style and your dream, once in a lifetime gown. dress shopping should be a fun experience, and it is my goal to assure that we have a fun and memorable day!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? the 1975, renee rapp and anything 80s! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? saint! gives such roman/greek mythology vibes and is so timeless. IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? marie from saint <3 looks like a heroine from a greek myth! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? hannie, han and of course hannah banana ANY PETS? no! currently in search of a cat :) ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i was in newsies my senior year of high school and was nominated for an award for outstanding dance performance! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? probably at a concert or at home reading! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? the lowry—very good truffle fries and mac and cheese! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i always want to make this dress buying experience as comfortable and relaxing as possible. with me, we work as a team to achieve the ultimate goal of finding that perfect dress! i will always hype you up and make you feel like your most beautiful self. i can't wait to work with you! xoxo

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? music is everything to me so it literally changes daily but my favs right now are noah kahan, sza, hozier, the japanese house... i could go on forever WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? i love love love saint, rue de seine, and katie may! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? either elena x katie may, i'm so obsessed with the drop waist or oasis x rue de seine, it's so unique and the sleeves are so dreamy CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? my fav nickname is chris lol, my friends have made up millions but chris came from an inside joke so it's my fav ANY PETS? yes! my sweet little puppy pippin, she's 8 years old but she's still a baby to me :) ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i have a few of the most randomly specific impressions that i have spent far too much time perfecting lol WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? i'll either be at a coffee shop, thrifting, hanging with friends, or playing music in my room WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS? i love discovering all the coffee shops & i also love the mia WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i'm so excited for you, you're getting married after all! i want you to feel the most beautiful and supported that you can, while having an absolute blast. i am your biggest fan and want to give you the best possible experience! i can't wait to help you find your dream dress! <3