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The Durand Bridal Team

 

It is our honour and privilege to get to be part of the special moments our clients entrust us with. To make sure you have the very best experts to assist you our stylist have a combined 68 years in fashion, formal wear, and the bridal industry.  It is incredibly rare to be able to spend your days doing what you love and living your passion - we are so grateful that we get to every day! Our team is strengthened by our partnerships with the leading professionals in all areas of the wedding industry and designers from around the world.

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Our Inspiration: Mother, Grandmother, and Friend: Gwen Durand (1951 - 2012)

"Beauty is undefinable and cannot be ranked or scored.  It is in the curve of your smile not the curve of your hips, it is in the light that shines from your heart not the reflection of a mirror."  "ALL women are BEAUTIFUL" by: Gwen Durand

Introducing our Stylists - we can’t wait to meet you and help make your dreams come true! (but until then here is a little bit about us)

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Jessica - Senior Bridal Stylist

Why did you become a Stylist? I love watching women getting to choose their dream dress.  Getting to be part of such a magical moment and celebration is an incredible feeling.  Just to be around all that love is the luckiest feeling in the word.
What is your personal bridal style? My dream dress: a ballgown made of satin with simple but romantic details. Needs a bit of glitter and a lot of elegance.
What is your perfect wedding song? My wedding song with my husband - Cant help falling in love with you by Andrea Bochelli. 
What is your perfect bite? Cake, any kind of cake.  I love a tradition sponge cake with a buttercream frosting. (And maybe a macron or two).
What is your perfect day off? I love spending time with my family, my kids and husband make everyday perfect.   We love to go to the movies together. The magic of watching my children at the movies and living through the characters make it perfect.
What is your favourite Quote? Happiness is the richest thing we will ever own – Donald Duck
Who is your fashion Icon? I like Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Aniston.  Both have a simple and elegant glamour them.
Who inspires you? My mom, she shows me everyday that you can do anything that you can dream.   She also always does so much for everyone and wants to make everyones’ happily ever after dream come true.
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: Take a moment to look around.  Look at all of the details, and the people who are there.  It is very easy to miss.  Make sure to appreciate it all and all that you have done.  This is the start of your fairy tale and it begins on this very magical day.

 
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Marjie - Master Stylist / Boutique Manager

Why did you become a Stylist? I get the privilege every day to come to work to make someone happy, celebrate love, and for someone to find their beautiful!
What is your personal bridal style? This was a huge surprise! I thought I wanted red satin but a beautiful Ivory and champagne, lace ball gown picked me! I secretly still put it on sometimes because it makes me so happy.
What is your perfect wedding song? All of Me by John Legend it was written with so much love! You can't help feel it in the melody and the words. 
What is your perfect bite? Mini cream puffs! yummy!
What is your perfect day off? Tea, toast, and an adventure with my sweetie! Whether it's out of the way antique sales, fabulous scenery, new restaurants, as long as we're together it's a perfect day.
What is your favourite Quote? With everything start with gratitude. And: Love Is Love and there is an abundance!
Who is your fashion Icon? Any woman that knows her own style. CoCo Chanel
Who inspires you? My Grandmothers,they taught me a woman can do anything.
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: Make sure your dress is comfortable - on average your in that dress 8 to 10 hrs. Spend time celebrating love with family and friends.

 

Brooklynn - Senior Bridal and Grad Stylist / Bridal Stylist

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What is the best part of being a Stylist? I get to help my clients see how beautiful they are. I get to help them feel like a queen on one of their most important days of their life. There is no greater feeling!
What is your personal bridal style? A beautiful ivory aline organza corset dress, soft lace and white beading through out the gown. Full but light so I’m able to move around well in it. Makes me feel gorgeous!
What is your perfect wedding song? I get to love you By Ruelle - It sings about how lucky I am to be able to be with and love my partner! 
What is your perfect bite? Cheesecake, I love cheesecake!
What is your favourite Quote? “In every moment, in every life time, I’d still choose you.” - Brooklynn Wallace
What is your perfect day off? Going out to the mountains with my son and fiancé for a picnic. Just spending time with my family in nature on a beautiful sunny day.
Who is your fashion Icon? Lady Gaga’s has an avant garde style which I enjoy and Rihanna - she has a more bold sexy style and isn’t afraid to push boundaries.
Who inspires you? My mother is both my role model and my hero. She’s is one of the strongest women and I know and is always there to support our family and her friends. It makes me proud when people tell me that I remind them of my mother.  
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: Don’t sweat the small stuff, always try to look at the big picture which is the fact your marrying the one you love. Don’t forget you can lean on your team, bridesmaids and groomsmen are there to support you through this whole process. 

 
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Melissa Rae - senior bridal stylist / Flower Girl Manager

Why did you become a Stylist? When I was in high school I lived down the street from 3 bridal stores. I would walk passed them everyday going to a from school. I would get so excited when they would put up a new dress! Even since I have dreamed of working with dresses!
What is your personal bridal style? Before working at Durand I imagined myself in a VERY sparkly ballgown. Part of our job is to try on dresses and now I have fallen in love with a full satin off shoulder ballgown with buttons from the top all the way down the train.
What is your perfect wedding song? A mash up of “Can you feel the love tonight" and “A whole new world" our own Disney dream song. 
What is your perfect bite? Chocolate eruptions cheesecake from Boston Pizza
What is your perfect day off? My perfect day off is being at home with my sweetie or alone doing crafts. .
What is your favourite Quote? Life is too short to do something you don’t love. - My dad It’s why I have the man of my dreams, I live in Alberta and have a job I love!
Who is your fashion Icon? Audrey Hepburn and princess Diana classic and elegant.
Who inspires you? My heros are my parents. They took so much from life and came back swinging. Always taught me to be kind and compassionate.
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: JUST TRY IT. There are so many styles of beautiful dresses but only one of them is your dress and they take on a whole new life once there is a real body in them.
Personal Menswear style? I love a dark grey suit with a pop of colour.
Who is your male fashion Icon? Ryan Reynolds, crispy clean and sexy.
What is your Best Suit / Tuxedo Tip: Give your groom something that will make him stand out, it is his big day too!

 
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Becca - senior bridal stylist

What is the best part of being a Stylist? My favourite part of this job is helping a bride connect with their perfect dress while they are surrounded by the most important people in their life. It’s always so beautiful and moving to see how happy everyone is when the bride gets to say yes! 
What is your personal bridal style? Something soft and romantic. I love chiffon and lace, and something that would flow in the wind.
What is your perfect wedding song? “Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. It brings back really nice memories of trips to Hawaii with my family and it always makes me smile when I hear it.  
What is your perfect bite? Anything Pasta!!
What is your perfect day off? taking my dog for a walk down by the river and having dinner with my family and curling up with a book in the evening.
What is your favourite Quote? “Through darkness diamonds spread their richest light.” - The White Devil, John Webster (3.2.299)
Who is your fashion Icon? Blake Livley and Jennifer Aniston
Who inspires you? Freddie Mercury, because he was always 100% his authentic self.
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: Pack a comfy pair of shoes, and there is no such thing as taking too many photos.

 
 
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kora - bridal stylist / Grad and evening wear senior stylist

What is the best part of being a Stylist? being able to help women in their journey on finding the perfect dress for that special moment in their life! 
What is your personal bridal style? Vintage lace strapless ball gown with a little bit of sparkle and a corset back.
What is your perfect wedding song? From the ground up ~ Dan & Shay
What is your perfect bite? Roast beef and carrots with mashed potatoes and gravy!
What is your perfect day off? Going out for a nice long walk down by the river or being curled up with a blanket and working on a puzzle.
What is your favourite Quote? “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
Who is your fashion Icon? Marilyn Monroe and Demi Lovato
Who inspires you? My role models are my parents in their many life lessons they have taught me that if you can dream it, you can achieve it.
 What is your Best Bridal Tip: Put together a wedding day emergency kit for you and your bridal party for the day of.

 
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melissa - menswear stylist / manager black & lee

What is the best part of being a Menswear Stylist? The best part of my job is getting is helping men look their best and feel confident. I love when all the groom and his men come in together try on their suits and I get to put it all together and the joy that comes out.
What is your personal favourite suit style? I love the classic look a black peak lapel jacket with a black bow tie!
What is your perfect wedding song? Perfect - Ed Sheeran 
What is your perfect bite? Authentic Italian cuisine
What is your favourite Quote? “Live Simply ,Dream Big ,Be Grateful, Give Love and laugh Lots”
What is your perfect day off? Being with family and friends.
Who is your male fashion Icon? David Beckham
Who inspires you? My sister in law Chasity.  Over the 15 years I have known her I have watched her grow into an amazing mother of 3 and a powerful successful professional.  She is a very independent women and has no fear.                  
 What is your Best Suit / Tuxedo Tip: When wearing  a tux or suit jacket that has two or more buttons , leave the bottom button unfastened.  This helps prevent any unsightly bunching and helps keeps your jacket looking smooth and sleek.
What is your personal bridal style? A ball gown ,very sparkly ,sweetheart neck line.
Who is your female fashion Icon? Ashley Graham and Sarah Jessica Parker

 
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brendyn- menswear stylist / asst. manager black & lee

What is the best part of being a Menswear Stylist? The best part of any job is making people happy, but what makes Durand Bridal incredible is I get to make people happy with an incredible team to back me up. Suit have always been a passion,  now I can spread that to others..
What is your personal favourite suit style? One Button Burgundy Tuxedo with shawl lapel, slim fit, simple plain shirt, black pants and shoes. Match all that up with rose gold accessories you got yourself a look!!
What is your perfect wedding song? Shotgun - George Ezra. Its about the idea of enjoying life and the little things. 
What is your perfect bite? It has to be Red Velvet Cake.
What is your favourite Quote? Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. - Albert Einstein 
What is your perfect day off? Good old fashioned video games, or Dungeons and Dragons
Who is your male fashion Icon? Ryan Reynolds and Conor McGregor
Who inspires you? My Dad, he has always been there when I needed too. He works hard and always encourages me to do my best.
What is your Best Suit / Tuxedo Tip:
You can never go wrong with matching the vest and pant. And for a wedding: I always recommend if you want an exact match for men's ties is to keep the hems of the bridesmaids dresses.

 
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Andraya - evening wear and Grad stylist / bridal stylist

coming soon

 
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Brenda - director of customer service and senior bridal stylist

With a Mastery Level III in Client Service Training and over 20 years experience Brenda has been instrumental in developing our awarding winning customer service.  She is also one of our top bridal stylists and Mother of the Bride expert.