PAIGE
With a smile that lights up the room, Paige is sure to give you and your guests a warm welcome to our Columbus showroom. Her expertise stems from a background in fashion merchandising from Kent State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. “I’m really good at listening to what brides want,” said Paige, who describes herself as patient and laid back. Her best advice for first time shoppers is to not bring too many people to the appointment. “Choosing a wedding dress can be really overwhelming for a bride, especially when there are a lot of opinions being thrown her way. It’s best to only bring your closest and most trusted loved ones.”
RACHAEL
Known for her kind personality and striking sense of style, Rachael interned at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City while pursuing her degree in fashion merchandising from Kent State University. She thinks wedding dress shopping should be anything but stressful, and her focus is always on delivering a fun, relaxing, memorable experience for her brides and their guests. Rachael says her favorite part of the job is seeing the bride in her gown after all of the alterations have been completed and she has all of her accessories on. “It is the most rewarding feeling to see the bride so happy!”
DEBORAH
Deborah is a veteran of the bridal industry with over 25 years of experience as a stylist and buyer. She joined the Henri’s team when our Columbus store first opened its doors in 2010, and since then, she has dressed thousands of brides, bridesmaids, and mothers. “Every bride is unique, and it’s my job to find the perfect gown for each one. I love meeting my clients and their families and being a small part of their big day.” Deborah is best known for connecting with her brides, and her fun-loving personality and sense of humor make wedding dress shopping with her a breeze.
LAURYN
Lauryn Tobin is the bridal manager at Henri’s Minerva. Known for her honesty and expertise, Lauryn’s love for all things bridal began at Kent State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising. Her favorite wedding dress designers are Morilee and Allure, which she describes as fashion-forward, on top of the latest trends, and available at a great price point for her clientele. “I love getting to know my brides,” said Lauryn. “Learning about their big day and helping them find their dream dress is my favorite part of my job.”
LIZ
Expert bridal stylist and fashion enthusiast Liz Bermudez has been in the wedding gown business since she was 17 years old. “It’s something I’ve always been into,” said Liz. During her years of experience, she has dressed hundreds of brides, and she describes herself as a professional consultant who is happy to go above and beyond for her brides. Liz’s best advice for first time shoppers is to be open to the experience and trust your consultant to pull different styles. “Don’t be afraid to try something outside your comfort zone. You might find things you didn’t expect to love!”
