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| Mary Kendall and friend, Ashton |
What started as
shopping for bridesmaid dresses in the small town of Mobile, Alabama, with no success… soon turned into an amazing opportunity for Mary Kendall Butler. With
her friend, and soon to be bride encouraging her to bring fashionable, modern bridesmaid dresses to Alabama, Mary Kendall inquired further about Bella Bridesmaid, and
now has her own storefront! Since opening this past March, Mary Kendall has
been keeping busy, but was able to take a few minutes to answer some questions…
BB: What was your
career before becoming a Bella Bridesmaid owner, and what attracted you to the
franchise?
MK: I worked as a
Business Analyst for the Facility Management Department at the Chevron Refinery
in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In February 2011, my great friend, Ashton, asked me
to be a bridesmaid in her November wedding. We immediately started looking for
dresses at some of the local bridal shops, but never found anything that we
loved. Ashton called me one afternoon, while she was on a trip in Nashville, to
tell me she found dresses at 'this awesome boutique called Bella Bridesmaid'
and how the Mobile area terribly needed one of 'these places'. I
nonchalantly laughed and agreed, but after visiting the Baton Rouge store, for
my fitting appointment, I knew for sure this was something I would love to do
and that the Mobile area did, indeed, need one. That night I went home and
contacted Bella Bridesmaid, to request some franchise information, and now here
I am, the owner of Bella Bridesmaid Mobile!
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| Mary Kendall and Bridget Brown at Bridal Market |
BB: What is the most
memorable moment so far in owning your boutique?
MK: Gosh…it's a toss
up between two great ones. I was absolutely on cloud nine during my trip to the
October Bridal Market in New York City, where I got to meet and hang out with
the other Bella Bridesmaid owners, as well as with several famous dress
designers. It was fantastic.
My other memorable
moment was on the very night before I opened my doors for business; I completed
the finishing touches (tagging dresses, printing information sheets, etc) and
did a full cleaning...the lighting, the smell, everything was just perfect. As
I was walking out to lock up for the night, I looked around and it hit me,
then, that I had accomplished a huge goal and that this really awesome store
belonged to ME. It was kind of surreal. I took a picture so I could remember
that forever.
BB: What is your
idea of a perfect night out on the town? Which one of our dresses would you
wear, and how would you style it?
MK: Living on the gulf coast, I love going for
dinner and drinks anywhere outside by the water…usually with a live band…and of
course, with someone special. :) I would wear Joanna August's long State Street
dress in black and I'd add a long gold necklace to go with!
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| Joanna August, State Street |
BB: Fave celebrity
wedding dresses?
MK: Loved Kate Middleton's
gown! It looks so similar to the one my mom wore, which I actually have hanging
on display in my store!
BB: How would you
describe your own personal style?
MK: I'd say my style
is pretty classic. Right now, I'm really digging maxi dresses. I love something
simple that I can wear with a pair of big bright earrings.
BB: Favorite
place traveled?
MK: Ahhh, Belize! Myself,
and three of my dear friends camped in tents on a little island for 7 nights.
It was such a fun adventure--we snorkeled, fished, and napped in hammocks. My
favorite, though, was the day we kayaked to the Great Blue Hole and swam in the
very middle of it! SO unbelievable.
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| MK in Belize |
BB: Favorite
movie that you can watch over and over?
MK: The Holiday,
with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law. Absolutely love it.
BB: Everyday wear
item?
MK: Left arm- big
gold watch, several different sized gold bangles, and a couple with a splash of
color. Right hand- stacked gold rings!
BB: Celebrity crush?
MK: "Crush" is
probably a stretch, but "celeb" no doubt… There's this Kim chick- winner
of Survivor: One World. My family and I pulled for her from the beginning…She's
pretty legit, y'all.
BB: Favorite quote
or expression?
MK: Everything
happens for a reason. I'm a firm believer~
Now for This &
That...
American Idol or The
Voice?
- The Voice! Two words...Blake Shelton.
Sun or Snow?
- What is
snow??
Prince William or
Prince Harry?
- William: Monday-Friday and Harry: Saturday-Sunday
Vogue or Cosmo?
- Vogue
Mac or PC?
- Mac
Thank you Mary Kendall!
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