The Story of Margaret Ellen Bridal
My name is Maggie Matthews. I am Mississippi raised, the mother of Deaton, Ella Compton, and Woods, the wife of Tyler, and a girl that has been in love with wedding dresses since I was a little girl.
It all began when I was a young, elementary student who dreamed of becoming a wedding gown designer after watching the Parent Trap numerous times. My mother, Barbara, a lifelong educator and counselor bought me my first sewing machine and set out to teach me the lessons of sewing. Time passed, and I quickly grew older and was faced with the decision of a career choice. Having both of my parents in the field of education and my love for kids, I chose to major in elementary education. After six years of being in the classroom, I realized that it was not where I belonged. I was in prayer for years that God would lead me to a profession where I would be completely satisfied - one in which I could begin each morning with excitement; one that would give me independence; one that would bring me happiness and fulfillment; and one that would help others.
The dream of opening and running a bridal boutique came when I went wedding dress shopping with my best friend, four years after I went shopping for my own wedding gown. I knew quickly that I wanted to offer brides an experience that I didn’t have. Now, seven years after opening the doors to this sweet boutique I have realized that there is so much more to this. While the experience we provide to our brides is greatly a focus, it is the relationships that are built within these walls that is my true “why”. Those relationships start while searching for that perfect white dress and last way beyond the wedding day. At Margaret Ellen Bridal, brides truly become friends. Together with my mom, Barbara, we have worked hard to bring the dream to life to provide the most personal and celebrated day for each girl who becomes a Margaret Ellen Bridal.
CHEERS,
Maggie Matthews, Owner and Stylist
meet our team
Maggie Matthews
Role: Owner and Stylist
Favorite 30A Community: Grayton Beach
Enneagram: 3
Favorite Vacation Spot: Disney World
Favorite 30A Restaurant: Shunk Gulley or Wine World
Bucket List: Attending the Olympics or visiting all 50 states with my husband in an RV!
Andersyn Frick
Role: Bridal Stylist and Social Media Manager
Favorite 30A Community: Grayton Beach
Enneagram: 2
Favorite Vacation Spot: I’m living at it!
Favorite 30A Restaurant: Mimmo’s
Bucket List: Travel outside of the US, go skydiving and attend a Chris Stapleton concert
Hannah Rowland
Role: Bridal Stylist
Favorite 30A Community: Watercolor
Enneagram: 7
Favorite Vacation Spot: Michigan
Favorite 30A Restaurant: Stinky’s
Bucket List: Visiting Iceland