Feeling Thankful on Anna Bé’s Fifteenth Birthday
fifteen things we’re thankful for in 2021
Picture this. It’s Thanksgiving Day 2006. We’re frantically vacuuming and opening up boxes. At the time, steaming dresses took way longer and frankly, tulle has gotten much softer since those stiffer days. Being a newbie to the bridal block we had a lot to prove and at the time, opening a retail store on Black Friday weekend seemed logical (spoiler, we weren’t ready for what was coming our way). In spite of the rush, we managed to get the job done. Actually, beyond done, it was FUN. A level of thrilling we could have never imagined. And really, that’s all thanks to you. So in honor of Thanksgiving and our 15 year anniversary, we want to list off 15 things we’re thankful for.
Our Team — DENVER TEAM
Cool girl vibes, but with ultimate approachability. This team keeps us laughing. From letter board wit to squad mirror selfies, we love our Denver, Colorado crew.
Our Team — TEXAS TEAM
The best kick back crew a boo could ask for. Our Texas team is home to endless inside jokes and bottomless margs. These Lone Star stars keep us grounded and grateful.
Our Team — MINNEAPOLIS TEAM
Posh vibes, but still chill and playful. This North Loop group is the perfect combo of glam and giggles. Thankful for this team and their mid-west charm.
Our Brides
You are at the core of all that we do. You inspire us and always keep it real. You’ve trusted us with your biggest day. It’s an honor to serve you, always.
Our Vendor Friends
You’ve carried our dresses all across the country. Created cool content, wedding dreams, and worked your butts off beside us. We’ve come a long way from our start and even hit one of our hardest years hand in hand. Thank you for your support, it's kept us sane.
Our Friends + Family
The ones that listened to our wildest dreams. Encouraged us and lent a hand when things didn’t turn out as well as we hoped. The long car rides. The soft nods to endless idea rambles. Your effort (and patience) never goes unnoticed.
Our Designers
The ones that fill our shops up with beautiful wedding dresses. You answer questions, even customize at times, all for our brides. You trust us with your art. A precious gift we never take for granted.
Our Sister-Store, a&bé
Like a little sister, we’ve had the pleasure of watching you grow up. You bring boundless joy to our life. Lightner of all moods and the rainbow sprinkles to our soft-serve. We couldn’t imagine a life without your exuberance and energy.
Our Values
The pillars of our shops and our guiding light. You make our jobs fun, meaningful, and focused. Thank you for honing in on how we can best help.
Our Mission
The constant reminder of our community. You push us to be better. The fact that we get to celebrate and give back is a gift we wish everyone got to experience. A purpose and our passion, we’re so grateful for your presence.
Our City — WE LOVE DENVER
Our OG home. The city that made us a national bridal brand. This city was our start and has become a true safe place. Thankful for all the inspiration this corner of Colorado has given us.
Our City — WE LOVE TEXAS
The second spot to welcome our vision with open arms. The culture... the queso. A city that allowed us to celebrate our wins and then encouraged us to go after a few more.
Our City — We LOVE MINNEAPOLIS
Our newest addition and labor of love. Minneapolis, Minnesota winters may be chilly, but the warm welcome we’ve received already has blown us away. MN, you make us better every day.
Our Courage
We’ve got to give ourselves a little pat on the back too. It took major courage and a throwback of tequila (our founding story is for another day) to do what we’ve done. And the thing is... we’re just getting started.
You
You. You. You. You just read this entire blog for f*&@’s sake. Your interest, investment… hell awareness, lights our fire. We owe every second of our 15 years to you.