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| Image by J. Stoia |
One of our newest
Bella owners is Minneapolis owner, Briana Griffiths. Not only a great addition
to the Bella family, but she has also brought the first Bella Bridesmaid
boutique to Minnesota brides! Beginning her career in Chicago, Briana saw an
opportunity to return to her home state and own her very first boutique. We got to
catch up with Briana and see how life has been since opening her Bella store this past November…
BB: What was your
career before becoming a Bella Bridesmaid owner, and what attracted you to the
franchise?
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| Minneapolis boutique, Image by J. Stoia |
B: After I graduated
college, I moved to Chicago and started working in sales at careerbuilder.com.
I have always done sales in some aspect. Since I was a little girl, I had
the hope that some day I would own my own boutique. I have always loved
working in retail and after I helped manage a small accessory boutique in
Chicago, I became determined! I decided to leave Chicago and move back to MN to
pursue my dream of opening a store. My friend visited a Bella for her wedding
and told me about the franchise opportunity available in Minneapolis. After
talking with Bridget Brown, franchise owner, and some of the owners, I fell in
love with the concept!
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| twobirds |
BB: What is the most
memorable moment so far in owning your boutique?
B: There have
already been a lot of memorable moments, but the most rewarding part has been
hearing all of the positive feedback from my brides and their bridesmaids. I
can't wait to see pictures of all the brides I helped this season!
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?
B: Now that it's
starting to get nice out, I would have to say a perfect night would be dinner
on a patio or rooftop in Minneapolis with my close friends. I am loving the twobirds dresses for summer! You really can't beat a dress that can be worn in
so many different ways! I also just ordered Swoon's new Capri dress as well as
Joanna August’s Union Lace dress.
BB: Fave celebrity
wedding dresses?
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| Playa Del Carmen, Image via U. S. News Travel |
B: I know a lot of
the other Bella owners have said Ivanka Trump and I couldn't agree more! It
really is one of the most stunning dresses!
BB: How would you
describe your own personal style?
B: I guess I would
say I am pretty trendy! I love to mix and match colors with fun chunky
jewelry.
BB: Favorite place
traveled?
B: I really haven't
had a chance to do a lot of traveling yet. Someday I hope to travel all over
Europe! For now, my favorite is Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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| Shemar Moore, Image via E! Online |
BB: Favorite movie
that you can watch over and over?
B: Love
Actually
BB: Everyday wear
item? ie: pair of earrings, fave cardigan, scarf.
B: Right now I am
obsessed with my patent nude flats and my Kendra Scott gold feather earrings!
BB: Celebrity crush?
B: Shemar Moore :)
BB: Favorite quote
or expression?
B: “Work like you
don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like no one is
watching.”
Now for This & That…
Thin Mints or
Samoas?
B: Oooh this is a hard
one because these are my two faves!! I would have to say Samoas. I love
coconut!
Sun or Snow?
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| Briana with fellow Bella owners in Chicago |
B: Sun for sure! I
think Minnesotans appreciate summer more than anyone
Dine out or Home
cooked meal?
B: Home cooked meal...I
love to cook.
Vogue or Cosmo?
B: Vogue
Rock n Roll or
Country?
B: Rock and Roll
Thank you Briana!
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