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Caroline Williams Shannon
Owner
Caroline bought Carriage House Weddings in 2004, and after 15 years as its owner, she still finds inspiration and happiness in helping brides make one of the most important decisions for their wedding. Caroline loves the customer service aspect of her work, and she has built the Carriage House experience around listening, friendship, fashion, and joy.
It's the connection with people and unique beauty of wedding gowns that drew Caroline into the wedding business. With a background in finance and fashion, she also loves traveling to New York and Europe to curate the most exquisite collection of gowns for Carriage House brides.
One of the things Caroline is most proud of is the team she's built. She's brought young, energetic, fashion-forward women to her team who each add quality and expertise to the team.
Caroline is also a mom to beautiful twins, Adele and Beau, and she gracefully gives her heart to her family while also leading the team and overall experience at Carriage House in Mountain Brook, AL.
Kelly Michelle Lewis
Manager and Bridal Consultant
When helping a bride "find the one," Kelly Michelle likes to ask one simple question, "does this dress help you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself?" From traveling across Europe and living in London, Australia, and Singapore, she has seen an amazing array of bridal fashion and has learned to recognize when a bride feels beautiful and confident.
She also enjoys getting to be part of one of the happiest times in a woman's life, and finds that her brides end up feeling like friends. Kelly Michelle is her best when she's helping brides think outside the box to create a bridal look that is distinct and personalized.
When it comes to her dream dress, Kelly Michelle loves a timeless, traditional, and sophisticated dress with a modern twist like adding a detachable bow or skirt-nothing too trendy, but something unique that she will love for years to come.
One of our favorite things about Kelly Michelle is whenever she visits a European city, she purchases a bridal magazine to see what the latest bridal trends are in that place. Her unique perspective is such an asset to the Carriage House team.
Melanie LaPorte
Social Media Manager
When Melanie sits down with a bride, she can't wait to show her all the exciting, unique, and beautiful options Carriage House has to offer. She feels confident styling each bride, knowing Carriage House has something special for each one. Melanie says, it is so rewarding to watch each bride's face light up when she says "yes" to her perfect gown! Melanie studied Apparel Merchandising and Product Management at Auburn University, making her the perfect go-to girl for all your bridal fashion needs. Melanie's dream gown would be something very timeless with a cool, chic twist. Her number one piece of advice for brides is to enjoy every moment of the process!
Hadley Brown
Bridal Consultant and Social Media Director
Watching a bride's face fill with excitement when they've "found the one" never gets old for Hadley! It is with much gratitude and joy that Hadley gets the opportunity to use her creativity and style to help a bride find the dress of her dreams! "It's a true honor and blessing to get to be a part of such a special moment for a bride, and her family and friends," says Hadley. "This job is extremely rewarding, and I am so thankful to get to do this everyday!" Hadley was a public relations major at Auburn University and loves building relationships with people, especially with brides and their loved ones. For her own wedding, she chose an elegant and timeless gown. Her best piece of advice for each bride is to soak in every moment of the process!
Cami Matthaei
Bridal Consultant
Cami lights up at the thought of helping brides discover their perfect dress, a moment she treasures deeply! With immense gratitude, she embraces the chance to combine her creativity and passion for fashion in a role that transforms dreams into reality. "Being part of such a significant milestone for a bride and her loved ones is truly special," Cami shares. "I feel incredibly lucky to witness these joyful moments every day!"
A proud graduate of Birmingham-Southern College with a major in marketing and a minor in psychology, Cami loves building meaningful connections with her clients. Her dream dress is a sleek and timeless A-line that brings just the right amount of drama to create a stunning effect. Cami's best piece of advice for brides? "Trust your instincts and choose what feels right for you!"
