Meet the Team
![]() Owner & Buyer |
Ashley is originally from the Dallas area, but has lived in New Braunfels with her husband Reece (NBHS class of 1995) since 2008. They have two boys and a bluetick coonhound named Tucker. After graduating from Texas A&M, she founded a bridal boutique in Sacramento, California and operated it for several years before returning to Texas and acquiring Celebrations. Ashley loves high fashion and translating trends so they are approachable for real people. |
![]() Store Manager |
Lisa is a New Braunfels native with deep roots and a huge passion for the town and the people who live here! She and her husband Rebel have two grown kids- a son and a daughter, and the most perfect little grandson! Lisa and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and love being grandparents. They also enjoy going to concerts and listening to live music at local bars. You can find Lisa and her husband with friends and family at the Comal River during the summertime. She joined the Celebrations team in 2016. With a longstanding career in retail management and customer service, Lisa is passionate about providing a great customer experience and is always looking for ways to improve our store processes! |
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Suzanne was born and raised in New Braunfels and graduated from Baylor University (Go Bears!) with a degree in Fashion and Apparel Design. Suzanne recently married the love of her life (Holtan) and they have the most adorable new puppy named Roscoe! Suzanne joined Celebrations in 2016 after falling in love with the bridal industry during a summer internship at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York. She stays on top of the latest trends, and enjoys working with brides who share her passion for fashion! |
![]() Bridal Stylist & Empathetic Listener |
Kerry and husband Derek have been married for 26 years and they've lived in New Braunfels for 19 of those years! New Braunfels is where they raised two wonderful, grown children- Emma & Nolan. She is our team therapist-always offering a shoulder to lean on (or a kleenex if necessary)! She has been helping brides say "yes!" to their dress at Celebrations since 2016. Kerry is very patient and passionate about making sure our customers feel and look amazing on their special day! |
![]() Kali Rudy Bridal Stylist & Resident Animal Rescuer |
Kali joined us from from Pennsylvania in 2021. She loves all animals, especially her dog Aikido and her cat Vogel. She is an amazing gluten-free baker and enjoys spending time with her friends and roommates. She is knowledgable and thorough with each bride, taking the time to make sure that all the details are covered. She is passionate about customer service and loves the challenge of finding "the one" for each of her brides. |
![]() Kristyn Rickman Tuxedo Manager & Bridal Stylist |
Kristyn was born and raised in Marion and we love having this Central Texas girl on our team! She loves her two dogs and her sugar glider- which is the cutest pet ever. Kristyn married her high school sweetheart, Devin last year and they are enjoying married life! Joining the team in 2019, Kristyn is sweet (and a bit sarcastic) and eager to help you find the perfect gown! |
![]() Madeleine Bourgeois Bridal Stylist & Future Broadway Star |
Madeleine is originally from New Orleans, but made her way to Texas in 2018 to study Musical Theater at Texas State University. She perservered through the COVID shutdown and graduated in May 2022. She loves to sing along to the music in the shop and she has an amazing knack for knowing how to bring a bride's vision to life! |
![]() Samantha Davies Behind the Scenes |
Sam and her hubby Jason hail from Odessa, Texas and moved to NB in 2015. She has two sons and a houseful of pets. They recently adopted three kiddos from the foster care system and are enjoying getting to know them better! Sam uses her art school background to keep our store windows looking amazing. She joined the team in 2015 but mostly works from home these days taking care of the behind the scenes tasks. |
![]() Maritza Alfaro Seamstress Extraordinaire |
Maritza is originally from El Salvador, but has lived in New Braunfels since 2006 with her husband Saul. They have two grown daughters and a son that will be starting middle school in the fall. Maritza perfected her craft in Los Angeles, California where she worked as a dressmaker for several well-known labels including Tadashi. Maritza was recently voted one of the best seamstresses in New Braunfels by our local paper! |
Photos courtesy of Jess Crozier Photography.