Meet the Staff
We are so lucky to have the most amazing staff! When you come in, you’ll see why.
Your dream wedding, our passion
Making your dreams and visions come to life is the reason we exist, and the reason we have continued to do so for 45 years. It has been such a blessing and a joy to grow up in our family-owned bridal business. We have celebrated with thousands of brides since opening in 1980. We pride ourselves in creating a once and a lifetime experience for every bride. We celebrate the moments and the experiences we create together.
Liz Stoner - Second Generation Owner
How long have you worked at Normans?
27 years
What is your advice to brides?
My advice to all brides is to relax, have fun and make memories. It’s easy to get carried away with FOMO or the stress of other people’s opinions. Take time to reflect on you and your fiance’ and what your wedding day is all about. Just think of me as your fairy godmother. I’m just here to make your day even more perfect.
What makes you happiest?
I love spending time with my family, kayaking, watching my boys play baseball, gardening and traveling.
How long have you worked at Normans?
Katie began working for Normans in the fall of 2012. She graduated from MSU with a degree in fashion designing and shortly after applied at Normans in hopes of sharing her knowledge and love of fashion with brides. Katie’s favorite bride moment is when the bride first realizes that she has found “the” dress. It all becomes so real at that moment.
What is your advice to brides?
My advice is to wear a little makeup, do your hair a little bit. It’ll let you feel more like you would on the day of your wedding instead of like any other day shopping. Bring a hair-tie! Just in case.
What makes you happiest?
Outside of making brides dreams come true Katie is involved in helping and teaching at her church. She loves spending time with her family and being the ‘best aunt’. Katie also enjoys geeking out at movies, reading books and doing craft projects.
How long have you worked at Normans?
8 years now at Normans
What is your advice to brides?
Bring people who will lift you up and not tear you down, you call the shots.
What makes you happiest?
Sewing, my cats, and being around those that love me the most.
How long have you worked at Normans?
I started in July of 2025, so I've been here for over a year! I'm excited to keep growing as a stylist :)
What is your advice to brides?
It can be so overwhelming trying to pick out a dress, especially when there are pretty dresses upon pretty dresses. What matters most isn't finding the prettiest dress, but finding the dress that you feel the most you in. That is the perfect dress for you.
What makes you happiest?
What makes me the happiest are the little things in life: walks in the park with my lab mix Penny and Cavalier spaniel Willa, handpicked wildflowers, homecooked dinners with my husband, rainy days spent reading.
How long have you worked at Normans?
I have worked at Normans since December of 2024. I was a customer back in 2021 when I got my senior prom dress. The staff and atmosphere made me fall in love with Normans. I was very excited when I was given the opportunity to work here.
What is your advice to brides?
My advice is to focus on what makes you comfortable and confident in your dress. No need to overthink your appointment is going to be a fun and exciting part of your wedding adventure!
What makes you happiest?
What makes me happiest is iced coffee dates with friends, theatre, a good book romantasy book, watching movies with my senior Pug, and helping you find your dream dress!
