We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Alicyn Muñoz a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Alicyn thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Risking taking is a huge part of most people’s story but too often society overlooks those risks and only focuses on where you are today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – it could be a big risk or a small one – but walk us through the backstory.
I know it’s a very cliche thing to say but I followed my heart. I took a big risk and quit my career as a banker of 10 years to begin the process of opening a bridal shop. I had been working at a friend’s shop part time on the weekends for fun. He saw my potential and told me to go for it. I had a lot of people encouraging me to open my shop and It just felt right.
Alicyn, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
A friend was getting married and as Made of Honor I was looking for the perfect shade of Tiffany Blue for the bridesmaid dresses. I reached out to one of my clients/friends who owns a bridal shop to see if he had what we were looking for. It turns out that he was looking for help on the weekends. I started working for him and loved it so much that it didn’t feel like work.
I’m an empathetic person and am someone that people naturally open up to. I have such a wonderful time getting to know my brides and hearing their love stories. It inspires me.
Helping a bride find the perfect wedding dress for such a special day is an emotional experience. At Wonderland Bridal we specialize in providing a calm and memorable experience. This is undoubtedly the most important garment a bride will ever wear and it is our job to make sure they feel the most beautiful they have ever felt.
We have a beautifully curated selection of designer wedding dresses at affordable prices. From timeless and classic styles to boho dresses, we have something for every bride.
How’d you meet your business partner?
My business partner Patti and I met running our Mary Kay businesses and this was the perfect blend of our love of fashion and our years of experience making people feel beautiful. She was lead in sales for our unit and when I was looking for a business partner I thought of her immediately.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Our best source of new clients are our past and current brides. We pride ourselves on giving a great experience and this passes through word of mouth. We love it when a past bride comes back with their newly engaged friend or family member. This is the best compliment we could ever receive.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.wonderlandbridal.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/wonderlandbridal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderlandbridal
Image Credits
Sucel Photography