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GAYLYNN REDIGER
, PRESIDENT
After being a stay-at-home mom for over twenty years,
GayLynn was ready to start her second career. Her experience
in coordinating fundraising events, children’s education,
and the families schedule has been invaluable in the creation
of The Bridal Collection. While not busy with the demands
of a successful business, she enjoys spending time with
her children, Lynn, Mary, and Chris, and her grandchildren,
Kathryn and Payden. She is a certified Colorado Master
Gardener, and enjoys painting watercolors. She also loves
traveling with her husband Chris to destinations all over
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Lynn Crandall, VICE-PRESIDENT
Lynn loves bridal! When she is
not busy managing the store, she is dreaming up
ideas for new designs, special events, and ways
to grow the business. She is enthralled with being
a mother to 3 year old Kathryn, and enjoys family
outings to explore new places. Singing is something
that Lynn does in her spare time, however, lately
that time is limited to belting it out in the shower,
and singing lullabies at night. Lynn’s husband,
Brian is a major Star Wars fan, and they enjoy watching
the movies, collecting figures, and playing “Light
Sabers” with Kathryn. |
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Kathryn Crandall,
OFFICIAL BEAD COLLECTOR
Kathryn came in to this world a little early and petite,
but she has grown into a healthy, active three year old.
When she is not busy collecting beads in her bead bag
for our seamstresses, she enjoys playing outside, learning
to read, and watching “Little Einsteins”.
She also dreams of princesses and fireworks, and is looking
forward to her family trip to Disney World. |
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JALEEN THI,
STORE MANAGER
Jaleen has extensive experience in managing high
end stores, including Coach, Adrienne Vittadini
and Christian Dior. Jaleen's relationship with The
Bridal Collection began when she was planning her
own wedding and found the dress of her dreams with
Camille's help! Coming from a background in large
corporations, she is excited to work for a small
family business. Jaleen loves to go out on hot dates
with her new husband and playing with her new vizsla
puppy, Winston. |
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RO MARTIN, BUSINESS MANAGER
Ro has been friends with the Redigers for close to 20
years and started working at the Bridal Collection eight
months after the store opened. She has served in every
capacity before becoming the business manager and enjoys
working in such a unique industry. She has been married
for over 30 years, raising her daughter and two sons in
the Denver area. She loves to ski and hike and recently
became a new grandma, with the birth of her first grandson
in November 2005. |
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CAMILLE BONNIWELL, BRIDAL CONSULTANT
Camille has been in bridal since 1993. She joined
the team at The Bridal Collection five years ago.
She enjoys being a part of this important time in
a woman’s life and connecting emotionally
with the brides she helps. In Camille’s free
time, her husband, three kids and various pets keep
her very busy, but she is always dreaming of her
next trip to Hawaii. |
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DEE JONES, BRIDAL
CONSULTANT
Dee came to the Bridal Collection a year ago, after working
for the Melissa Sweet design house for four years, and
managing a bridal store in Cherry Creek for a short while.
She has four daughters and three granddaughters (she has
been the Mother of the Bride twice). Dee enjoys sushi,
going to the mountains, reading mysteries and loves working
with brides. |
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CHRISTINA
MANUELL, RECEPTIONist
Christina became a friend of the Redigers through
church and worked as an intern during high school.
She is currently studying hospitality, with a focus
on meeting planning and travel at Metro State College.
She is currently engaged and planning her June 7,
2008 wedding. Christina enjoys shopping, going to
the movies, and spending time with family and friends. |
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RICKI MAYES, BRIDAL
CONSULTANT
Ricki was asked to join the Bridal Collection after recommendations
came in from a bride’s sister and a bridal consultant,
in the same week. She started at the Bridal Collection
during their first spring and thoroughly enjoys working
with customers who come in happy and excited as well as
the challenge of de-stressing brides who are a little
overwhelmed. Ricki has been married over 40 years, been
the Mother of the Bride twice, and has four grandchildren.
She loves traveling, playing bridge, and being with family. |
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AMBER REDIGER,
BRIDAL CONSULTANT
Amber began her relationship with the Rediger family
when she met Chris (Lynn’s younger brother)
while studying abroad in London. Chris proposed
Easter 2006, in front of both families, by hiding
the ring an Easter egg. Amber and Chris were married
in May and are expecting their first child. She
graduated in May 2006 with a degree in Journalism
from CSU and enjoys writing, traveling and watching
movies. |
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RHENIKA SMITH, TUXEDO
MANAGER
Rhenika first discovered The Bridal Collection while gown
shopping with her engaged sister. She likes the specialized
nature of the store and that we are able to help the customer
all the way through their wedding planning. Rhenika recently
finished her psychology degree from Metro State College
and is a big movie buff. Try to stump her with your movie
trivia. |
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VALERIE EBERHART,
STORE SEAMSTRESS
Valerie began making costumes in 1980. She worked
as an apprentice tailor with two master tailors
from Columbia, South America and took master classes
with a master tailor from Germany. Valerie enjoys
interacting with excited young women at the Bridal
Collection and loves making the dress “yours”
so you can feel completely comfortable and at your
most beautiful on your special day. She has played
violin for orchestras as well as quartets, plays
the keyboard, loves to cook and try out new recipes
and enjoys her teenage twin girls. |
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SHERI
FURLONG, INVENTORY ASSOCIATE
Sheri came to the Bridal Collection after 15 years of management
in the dry cleaning business. She manages shipping and receiving,
inspects the items coming into the store and presses all wedding
gowns after alterations have been completed. Sheri likes opening
boxes of beautiful dresses - everyday is like Christmas! In
her free time, Sheri likes to read, ride Harleys, go camping
and fishing. |
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MARGE BEZDEK,
INVENTORY ASSOCIATE
Marge and GayLynn attend the same church and met
through their sons, who were involved in the same
youth group. Marge was the first employee of the
Bridal Collection and works in the back room, receiving
and preparing shipments. She likes being surrounded
by such a cheerful environment and so many pretty
things. In her free time, Marge enjoys reading,
running and biking. |
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LEIGH THOMPSON PETE,
MARKETING and design COORDINATOR
Leigh came to the Bridal Collection after spending some
time in the graphic design industry. She handles marketing
and public relations for the company, as well as the design
of the company's materials. She loves working in the wedding
industry, also designing custom letterpress invitations
and announcements on the side. Leigh loves to hike and
be outdoors. |
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