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Betty Whiting
Seamstress
Betty is our resident alteration magician! There isn't much this woman can't do when it comes to your wedding dress. Betty began sewing as a child and is a retired Home Economics teacher. When Betty isn't making dreams come true in store, she's traveling the world with her husband!
Customize necklines, add sleeves, merge two dresses in one, over the last 9 years with HCTD, Betty has literally done it all. Our brides rave about her and you'll love her too!
Aubrey Rettig
Owner & Stylist
I’ve always had a flair for dressing up and pretty things, so owning a bridal boutique seemed a natural progression from my previous career. I was working as a Litigation Paralegal for several years when I had a dream I opened a bridal boutique. It was hard to resist not making that dream come true; I mentioned it to my husband, we agreed it would be good idea and put the wheels in motion. We opened our doors in August of 2011 in a small strip mall in Valparaiso, before moving to our current home in Chesterton, two years later. Anyone who has owned a small business can likely agree, it’s a very personal attachment. I love my store and care about each and every bride I encounter. I may even surprise past brides when I remember their name years later and even the dress they wore on their special day. I’m proud of my amazing staff and their hard work and passion for what they do, it’s truly a dream job. When I’m not managing the store, I’m home with my husband, my daughters, 13 and 15, and two big dog babies. I love spending time with family, traveling, a long run or a true crime or Netflix binge.
If I haven’t met you yet, I hope you’ll visit us soon and let us share in your say yes moment!