Meet the Team
 Ashley Orr 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. |
 Lisa RomeroStore 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! |
 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! |
 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. |
 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. With a passion for helping others and making the world a better place, her family is a licensed foster home. Since they have no placements at the moment, she is often found looking for new ways to volunteer in the community. 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. |
 Taylor Blackwell Bridal Stylist |
Originally from the sunshine state of Florida, she moved to Spring Branch two years ago. When she's not spending time with her fiancé or friends, she is volunteering with the Junior League of San Antonio. Her positive and lively attitude make shopping for a gown not just a fun experience but an authentic one as well. She loves nothing more than being able to share your vision and help in envisioning the perfect wedding day! |
 Alyssa Hall Bridal Stylist |
Alyssa is originally from Amarillo Texas and moved here in 2014. Outside of work she hangs out with her family and soon to be Fiancé (Ty). She also serves at River City Church with the Kindergarten class in the children's ministry. When she's not helping Brides find the perfect dress for the big day, she making TikToks of all the wonderful items we have in store! |
 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.