INDUSTRY NEWS / Jeanette & Mark Stevens Retire from the Bridal Industry

PRESS RELEASE / 1st May 2024

It is with sadness and warm wishes that Bridal Collective announce that, Jeanette Stevens, UK Managing Director and Mark Stevens, UK Sales Director will be retiring effective 8th June 2024.

Jeanette & Mark have been an integral part of Bridal Collective since the launch of the UK office in 2012. Their commitment to the success of the company has been second to none and their enthusiasm intoxicating. Their contributions to Bridal Collective and the industry will always be valued and remembered. Their hard work, commitment and dedication are worthy of all our respect and admiration. Anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing them will know this is not an easy decision but that they deserve to go into retirement with their heads held high and enjoy retirement to the fullest.

On behalf of everyone at Bridal Collective, we would like to wish them the best of luck in the future and to wish them a wonderful retirement together.

The UK office will continue to operate as normal under the guidance of the Global Bridal Collective company, overseen by Mary Nguyen, CEO.

A MESSAGE FROM JEANNETTE & MARK

"Mark and I began our incredible journey with Mary and the global Bridal Collective team in 2012 and can honestly say it’s been a life-changing adventure that we will value & treasure always. It's with mixed emotions that we transition into full retirement, excited for our future together but tinged with sadness at having to say goodbye.

We would both like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the support that you have given both us personally and Bridal Collective UK over the years, and just as important all the fun, laughter and friendships that have developed on this adventure. We will treasure them.

We leave you in very safe hands and wish you all the very best for the future of your business and personal lives. Thank you all once again for all the memories, please don’t be a stranger, Jeanette and Mark"

Pippa Florijn says "I speak from the industry, I am sure when I say you will both be incredibly missed. I have so many fond memories of our times together as I am sure do so many! You have been pivotal to the success of Bridal Collective and I am sure your brilliant team will continue to do you proud. Wishing you all the best wishes and a wonderful, fun-filled retirement."

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