Meet Our Team
At Dress Gallery, we pride ourselves on having a diverse group of highly trained consultants who are prepared to help any bride with all of her wedding needs. From the bridal gown to tuxes, each consultant is passionate about the industry and ready to turn a bride’s vision into reality!
Jillian
Jillian walked into a small bridal store in McPherson, Kansas, in 2007 with the goal of getting a temporary job for college. After finishing her degree and spending 3 lovely years at Kari Lynn's, she moved to Wichita to pursue a master's degree in public history from Wichita State. Again, she found herself in need of a part-time gig and walked into Dress Gallery in 2010. The owner, April, hired her and in 2011, DG doubled its space. In 2012, Jillian graduated with her master's and began a career in museums, but still worked as a...
Marisa
Marisa has been at DG since 2021. As the Operation's Manager, she handles and organizes our numerous activities and events. She helps plan all of our internal meetings, team building exercises, fun get togethers, and more! Her creativity and kind, outgoing attitude resonate with brides. Her positive energy and natural aesthetic makes her bridal suite one of the most inviting places in the store. Marisa became a DG bride in 2022 when she married her husband, Caleb. They are big fans of live, local music and truly love to support the Wichita community. She also loves cooking, teaching herself clothing alterations, and riding her bike around town.
The Marisa Starter Kit: A band tee, coffee, local anything, organic gardening, and Love Suckle sticker.
Maria
Maria has with DG since 2021. She's our modern, chic, fashion-loving consultant who absorbs everything bridal! Maria married the love of her life, Nic in 2023. Her expert eye helps Maria select gowns for the store, style the displays, and forecast trends for future DG brides. You’re in good hands with Maria styling you! When she’s not at DG, Maria enjoys a good glass of wine, spending all day reading a sappy romance novel, or cooking new recipes out of her family cookbook.
The Maria Starter Kit: Pearls, a Maltese puppy, espresso, a puff-sleeved dress, multiple rings for each finger, and a tennis racquet.
Madyson
Madyson started at DG in 2023 after working at another bridal store and being in the aesthetics world. Her years of experience in retail and customer service are SO evident when she's in a bridal appointment. She's planning her own wedding for December of 2024, and relates fully with brides! In her bridal suite, you can experience first-hand her infectious laugh, positive outlook, and determination to find her customers exactly what they're looking for. She and her fiance Luke have two cats and are eagerly awaiting their own winter wedding!
The Madyson Starter Kit: an Americano, lashes, Doc Martens, her cats, and her Kindle.