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 43 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?
25 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?
8 years at Normans
What is your advice to brides?
My advice to future brides would be to come in with an open mind. We have so many dresses, what you think you may like could not be the one. Which is totally fine and happens all the time! Put your trust in your stylist, we are here for you! Our goal is to find you that perfect dress that you have always dreamed of! So don’t stress and let’s have fun during your appointment!
What makes you happiest?
Becoming a mom has brought me the most joy I have ever experienced. Spending time with my husband and son is my favorite part of every day.
How long have you worked at Normans?
I’ve been with Normans since 2023.
What is your advice to brides?
Take a deep breath and listen to what YOU want- don’t let others cloud your vision. And if you need backup, I got you!
What makes you happiest?
My true joy is in performing aerial arts, getting food with friends, and cuddling with my dog.
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?
6 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?
2 Years!
What is your advice to brides?
My biggest advice is to trust your gut! When you are in a dress, and feel the right feeling, trust yourself! Don’t overthink it. Your stylist wants you to find the dress of your dreams as much as you do!
What makes you happiest?
What makes me happy is getting to do what I love everyday surrounded by some of the best people in my life! God has given me so many reasons to be happy in life like my dogs, family, friends, and coffee.
How long have you worked at Normans?
2 years at Normans
What is your advice to brides?
My advice for our brides would be to remember to have fun and enjoy what is happening around you. Weddings come and go so quickly, and it can be easy to get caught up in all the planning. Take a second to breathe and soak it all in. This is the best time of your life, and we want you to feel beyond special while shopping for your wedding dress. You deserve it!
What makes you happiest?
My cat, Clarice, makes me happy! She is quite literally my tiny best friend, and I wouldn’t want to do life without her. :)
