meet our DALLAS TEAM

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? lots of different decades! 40s & 50s when i'm cooking (frank sinatra, ella fitzgerald, etc), and 70s when i'm driving around (earth wind & fire, the bee gees, elton john, abba, etc). WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? my favorite designer would probably have to be willowby there are so many dresses that i could picture in a romance novel as the heroine runs through a field toward her one true love. they are truly just romantic and can be breathtaking on anyone! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? that's a super tough choice, but if i had to pick a gown today, i think it would be armeria by alena leena. i love anything with a fun sleeve and this dress gives such romantic, whimsical vibes! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? i've had a few like teddy bear, tarbear, and even tink! the only one that has really stuck is baby t or tutu (what my nieces and nephews call me). ANY PETS? i have two cats and a dog. i'm a total animal lover! my cats are olive (orange and fluffy) & maizy (grey and fluffy) while my dog is beau (a labradane). feel free to tell me about all of your pets! ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i'm super crafty, so i really love creating just about anything. one of my latest obsessions is making glitter tumblers, i'm all about the sparkle! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? if i'm not at a&be, i'm most likely hanging out at home with my boyfriend and our animals, or trying out a new restaurant around us. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? i don't think i could name just one! any hole-in-the-wall restaurant, boujee coffee shop. fun patio bar (only when the weather is nice!). i love exploring different places in the area so if you have any recommendations, let me know! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i will be so excited to help you no matter if you're nervous, apprehensive, overwhelmed, or ecstatic! wedding planning should be nothing but fun, and i strive to make sure that you will feel nothing but that as we try on dresses. i'm totally on your side no matter what, and i can't wait to help you find your dream dress just like you found your dream partner!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? kali uchis, rauw alejandro, brent faiyaz, rihanna-- huge r&b and latino music girl, but i listen to almost anything from any decade! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? alena leena! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? snowberry! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? a few people used to call me gabs in high school, but nothing else really unless you count gaby since my full name is gabriella haha! ANY PETS? i have 4 dogs, a dachsund, mastiff, and two olde english bull dogs! ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? nothing super secret, but i can sew and dance! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? you will probably find me at my dance studio or finding a new place to get matcha! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? my favorite thing is all the parks! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i am here for all the laughs and love! i will do everything i can to help you have the most fun time during your time here! i live for a good time and i'm here for the tears as well<3

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? i adore kesha, and her new album is so moody and different than anything shes done before. highly recommend! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? rue de seine but i'm biased because i was a rue bride! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? choosing one is so difficult, i think i'm torn between joni wisteria x rue de seine and klein x rue de seine! both very different from each other! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? aj ANY PETS? my sweet girl march who is a german shep border collie mix and my wild girl maggie whose a gray/brown tabby. i adore my fur babies! ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i make pretty tasty baked ziti! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? i love vintage shopping or enjoying a cup of coffee with one of my gal pals! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? i'm a fort worth girly and i love going to doc's records or the local vintage market looking for treasures! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? just think of me as your new bestie/hype woman! i'm here to help you find your dream dress and want to make it as fun as possible!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? suddenly by peter cat recording co. & places to be by fred again WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? it's a hard tie between alyssa kristin and tara latour IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? if i could wear any gown from a&bé it would be ‘alexa’ by alyssa kristin or ‘opal’ by tara latour. CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? mealie ANY PETS? no pets at the moment :'( i am hoping to add a fur baby to my family in 2025! ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i can play piano, ukulele, & guitar! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? when i am not at a&bé you can find me exploring new restaurants or shops around town. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? my favorite place in dallas has to be the knox henderson area. it has all my favorite things: good food, shopping, and the katy trail. WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i'm committed to finding the perfect dress that reflects your unique style and personality. my goal is all about making you feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. i take pride in listening to your vision and guiding you with care, so together, we can create a look that you'll cherish forever!!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? i go back and forth between new emerging artists and strong established artists depending on the activity i'm doing! huge fan of maeta, kehlani, sade, beyonce, craig david, flo, lennon stella, and nao! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? it's so hard to pick just one! alena leena, madi lane, and wtoo by watters are my top faves! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? snowberry by alena leena CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? my 2nd grade teacher used to call me linzers, but other than that my friends just call me lyns(: ANY PETS? the sweetest yorkshire terrier — he's 5 and pure comedy ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i love to sing! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? cuddled up with my sweet pup on the couch, eating cookies and ice cream, and catchng up on vanderpump rules WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? anywhere there's ice cream and/or cookies, i'm there! i'm a huge fan of cookie society and bahama bucks, and i'm hoping afters ice cream comes to dallas soon. WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i see your vision, so let's bring it to life! i'm here to help guide you through all things bridal, so that you can feel your most elevated and authentic self on your big day!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? lots of zach bryan, muscadine bloodline, lainey wilson, and matt schuster WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? i am a made with love and alena leena girly! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? i personally want to do a destination wedding and austin x made with love fits my vision so well! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? before i was born my dad started calling me peewee, and then it stuck and has carried into my early 20's ANY PETS? none here in tx w/ me but two mini australian shepherds back home in kansas! chloe and rex are my two lil furball besties. ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i can wake surf - not super secret, but super proud cause i am the most unathletic person ever lol WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? i love going out to any lakes near and far, but if i'm gonna stick close to home you'll find me in the kitchen whipping something up, or shopping at homegoods & tj maxx WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? i am brand new to dallas, but i am loving the downtown carrolton area with all of the little shops and restaurants! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i am team bride at the end of each and every day! i am here to ensure you have an absolute blast trying dresses on and feel as beautiful as you are! i will zip and clip you into anything you want to try and we will find the perfect dress for your perfect day.

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? upbeat country music WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? alena leena! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? habenaria by alena leena! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? abbie ANY PETS? black cat (luna) & my doberman ( dolce) big baby girl who swears she's a lap dog! ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i can do a 2,000 piece puzzle! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? out eating, hiking, or homegoods! (no in between) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? probably the katy trail or design district because of all the fun antique shops! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? i pride myself in being a great listener, i am here for you, always being team bride, as a bride herself!

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW? i really listen to all types of music! but some of my most favorite artists are the beatles, florence + the machine, and kacey musgraves! WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE A&BÉ DESIGNER? if i had to pick just one i would say aleena leena because i love how down she is for customization! not only are her gowns absolutely stunning, but she is willing to do just about anything to help her bride's vision come to life for her special day! IF YOU COULD WEAR ANY GOWN FROM A&BÉ, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE? as someone who changes their mind every two seconds, this question is especially difficult for me. however, the dress i'm currently obsessed with is opal by tara la tour! CHILDHOOD NICKNAME? my grandmother called me "cupcake" my entire childhood! ANY PETS? a red lab named tuco, he's a menace ANY SUPER SECRET TALENTS? i can (barely) play guitar! WHERE YOU WILL FIND ME WHEN I'M NOT AT A&BÉ? when i'm not at a&bé, you could probably find me reading a fashion magazine with an iced coffee or at a mexican restaurant with my boyfriend! if neither of those are the case, i can guarantee you i'm shopping! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OR PLACE IN DALLAS? i've lived in the dfw area my whole life and one of my favorite places in dallas is the highland park village! going to brunch and shopping afterward at the village is one of my most favorite ways to spend a day! WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING WITH ME? you'll love working with me because i'll be your biggest cheerleader! the whole reason i'm here is to make you feel comfortable and heard, and that is exactly what i am going to do!