Staff
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Syble Latta
Syble has been blessed with a wonderful husband, Bob; two successful children, Tim and Pam Dismukes Smith; and 4 fantastic grandchildren, Ella Smith, George, Charlie and Grayson Dismukes. She is the proud owner of Poffie Girls and has been honored to have received the Small Business Woman of the year award in 1994, Business of the Year in 2012, and she has been given a key to the city for her support to businesses in Gastonia. Syble loves our town and community and continues to support Brides Across America, area schools, Breast Cancer Association, and the arts of Gaston County. In her spare time, she also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Pam Dismukes Smith
Daughter of Syble, Pam has been working with Poffie Girls since she was 6 years old. She now serves as the store’s Operations Manager. In her free time, Pam enjoys spending time with her daughter Ella, and the rest of her family vacationing at Hilton Head. Her favorite wedding gown designer is Stella York because of “the glamorous, extravagant, and at the same time romantic and elegant designs.”
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Vicki Jefferies
Vicki, Manager of Poffie Girls, has been with us since 1996 and loves Justin Alexander bridal gowns and Blush and La Femme prom gowns. Her favorite place to vacation is Disney World because her “heart belongs there,” and she loves poppies because they make her happy and remind her of her grandfather.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Bethe Rogers
Bethe serves Poffie Girls as the store’s Administrative Assistant and has been with us since 2009. Her favorite vacation spot is Charleston, SC and she has lived there 3 times. She loves fall and her favorite month is November because of the chilly evenings. When she is not working at Poffie Girls, Bethe is a Wedding Consultant at her own company, Bliss Events.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Casey Thomas
A recent graduate of Wake Forest University, Casey is new to the Poffie Girls staff and works with marketing and business development. Tory Burch is her favorite designer, she loves pink peonies, and she enjoys cheering on the Carolina Panthers. She says she loves the Justin Alexander signature line because of all the bling. She currently resides in Charlotte, NC.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Sara Alenduff
Sara has been a bridal consultant with Poffie Girls since January 2008. From Gastonia, she and her husband Dave enjoy shag dancing in North Myrtle Beach. She wanted to be a dress designer when she was a little girl and her favorite prom designer is Sherri Hill and wedding designer is Stella York.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Diane W. Seufert
Diane has been with Poffie Girls since June 2000, and has two children, Michael and Caroline, and two grandchildren, Ava and Asher. From Kings Mountain, she loves roses, daisies, and German chocolate cake. She can be found cheering on the Tarheel basketball team during the snowy months.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Iris Uribe Burns
Iris is a former customer who purchased her bridal gown from Poffie Girls and then joined the staff in 2013. She loves Michael Kors, and lives in Gastonia with her husband Zach and Kaylee, their German Shepherd puppy. Her favorite prom designer is Blush because, “They are unique, sparkly, and just about everything a prom girl wants in a perfect dress.”
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Bailey Nichols
Not only does Bailey work as a prom & bridal consultant, she is also a Poffie Girls bride! Her favorite flowers are hydrangeas and her favorite designer is David Tutera because he designed her wedding dress. Bailey enjoys spending time with her family and friends and making trips to Orlando, FL.
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[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Stephanie Orozco
Stephanie has been working with Poffie Girls in our Alterations department since 2013. She says the reason that she loves working at Poffie Girls is that she “feels happy helping a girl look like a princess!” Her favorite color is coral and when she is not working, she enjoys taking trips to the beach for vacation.
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![Real Wedding Wednesday: Friendzone to Forever ❤ Eight years ago Amiee met her best friend and future husband while working together at a bar in downtown Charlotte. After being friend-zoned, yes friend-zoned for two years, her now husband took the most courageous step a man could take. He stepped out of the friend zone and leaned in for a kiss. To both of their surprise, a little spark flew that night. After contemplating whether or not a date would ruin their friendship, and unable to ignore that little spark, the pair headed out for their first date and as Amiee says “the rest is history. He did the impossible, he came out of the friend-zone. [She] got to not only marry the love of [her] life, but also [her] best friend.” After a magical proposal in Charlotte, NC, the couple decided on a destination wedding in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They tied the knot on February 24th, 2018 in Ocho Rios with breathtaking views, and beautiful weather. Amiee walked down the aisle in a Justin Alexander, silk dupion and tiered tulle, strapless, sweetheart dress or as Amiee calls it her “perfect princess dress”. They shared their first dance to “I knew I loved you” by Savage Garden, and enjoyed the rest of their night and honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Her biggest piece of advice to brides to be is to “be selfish! Make your wedding about you and your groom, not the guests. They are there to enjoy your day.” To the grooms to be, she says, “don’t be afraid to have an opinion, it is actually your day too.” Congratulations you two! We are so happy for you!!!](http://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/2f1e3e7a461a3c4abfee70606fee4cbc/5B733F9B/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/c0.160.1280.1280/30592892_137114573803292_3385120126935236608_n.jpg "Real Wedding Wednesday: Friendzone to Forever ❤ Eight years ago Amiee met her best friend and future husband while working together at a bar in downtown Charlotte. After being friend-zoned, yes friend-zoned for two years, her now husband took the most courageous step a man could take. He stepped out of the friend zone and leaned in for a kiss. To both of their surprise, a little spark flew that night. After contemplating whether or not a date would ruin their friendship, and unable to ignore that little spark, the pair headed out for their first date and as Amiee says “the rest is history. He did the impossible, he came out of the friend-zone. [She] got to not only marry the love of [her] life, but also [her] best friend.” After a magical proposal in Charlotte, NC, the couple decided on a destination wedding in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They tied the knot on February 24th, 2018 in Ocho Rios with breathtaking views, and beautiful weather. Amiee walked down the aisle in a Justin Alexander, silk dupion and tiered tulle, strapless, sweetheart dress or as Amiee calls it her “perfect princess dress”. They shared their first dance to “I knew I loved you” by Savage Garden, and enjoyed the rest of their night and honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Her biggest piece of advice to brides to be is to “be selfish! Make your wedding about you and your groom, not the guests. They are there to enjoy your day.” To the grooms to be, she says, “don’t be afraid to have an opinion, it is actually your day too.” Congratulations you two! We are so happy for you!!!")
