about the shop

Kristy has been dreaming of wedding dresses since she was a little girl. Never once did she think she would be lucky enough to be surrounded by their beauty on a daily basis. But after lots of hard work, and a little bit of fate, her dream came true when she opened up The White Dress in 2011. Though she loves all aspects of running her boutique, her favorite part is meeting the brides.

Kristy’s loves outside of weddings? Puppies, (vegan) chocolate, and all things pink!

Marissa is one of the friendly gals that makes up our team and has worked at The White Dress since 2012. She wears many hats here at TWD, and is meticulous not only when it comes to keeping the boutique looking its best, but also keeping things organized behind the scenes as well. Marissa is also a dance teacher and spends time each week working with young dancers.

Outside of all of this, Marissa spends any remaining spare time with family! In fact, Marissa, along with her husband and two kids, keep a travel vlog where they travel to amusement parks across the USA!

If you are looking for someone who was born to be in the bridal industry (really!), then Annie is your gal! Annie joined the TWD team in 2014, but has been part of the bridal world since she was a little girl when her mother owned a local bridal boutique. She learned at a very young age all the ins and outs of wedding dresses, the various customizations that can be done, and most importantly, just how very special being a bride actually is! Annie is the perfect gal to guide you on your wedding dress journey – she has a vast knowledge of dress silhouettes, fabric types, and is oftentimes using that knowledge to pull the perfect dress for her brides.

Her interests outside of TWD include dance, crafting, and hanging out with her husband and three kiddos.

Another friendly face you’ll find at TWD is Brittany! She’s been on the team since January 2021 and we know you’ll love her positive, bubbly personality! Brittany has a passion for working with brides and she really knows how to hone in on what her brides are looking for, all the while giving them the fun-filled experience our brides expect. Some of Brittany’s favorite things to do outside of work are baking, crafting, and traveling as much as possible. She also relishes time spent with her husband and two kids, along with their dog, Remington.

Meet Katelyn, another member of the TWD Bridal Style Team! Her high energy and love for bridal is apparent from the moment you meet her. “Wedding dress shopping should be fun!” she says. This positive mentality always makes her appointments big on the fun-factor and low on the stress-factor. Her favorite part about working with brides is, of course, that moment when the bride finds the one!

Outside of TWD, Katelyn enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her husband and children.

Alyx started working at TWD in the Summer of 2025. Because this gal has so much love and zest for helping women, she splits her time both here at The White Dress and her “regular” job in women’s ministry! She absolutely loves working one-on-one with brides and is great at really listening to their bridal vision. Her brides love her attentiveness and friendly nature, so much so that by the end of the appointment, they truly feel like they have been shopping with a new friend!

In her spare time Alyx enjoys spending time with family and reading.

Michelle started at The White Dress in March of 2025 after having a fun experience at the shop with her best friend. Her enthusiasm for bridal was apparent and before she knew it, she was taking the lead working one-on-one with brides of her own. Michelle’s positivity and genuine excitement is clear from the moment you say hello! And from that moment, she is on a hunt to find that perfect dress that meets the bride’s vision – even as it changes throughout the appointment!

Outside of TWD, Michelle has a full time job as a recreational therapist for Henry Ford. She is a huge Swifty and enjoys time with friends and family and going to concerts!

Meet Aurora, the gal who keeps our shop in tip-top shape! Aurora started as our shop intern in February 2022 and has moved to Shop Assistant since then! And if you think it’s an easy job to keep our busy boutique clean and neat, then just ask her. (Spoiler alert: it’s not easy!)

Outside of The White Dress, Aurora is recently engaged, so she is planning a wedding herself! She also loves to bake, do her makeup and collect trinkets.

Ashley has been with TWD since 2014. She started as a Bridal Stylist, but took a mini-hiatus in 2017 to start her family. Now, she is back, heading up Steaming and Receiving. We are thrilled to have her, not only because she is the queen of organization, but because she has a passion for the bridal industry! She has loved weddings since she was a little girl and has found that perfect dress for so many TWD brides over the years. Now she keeps order behind the scenes and enjoys seeing all the beautiful gowns arrive and make them look perfect for our brides!

Outside TWD, Ashley enjoys hanging with her family and taking care of all of her pets!