Andrea has worked in fashion, bridal and event design for the last seventeen years. During college, she was ran an Estee Lauder cosmetic counter in New York, her home state, helping hundreds of brides look their absolute best for the camera. After graduating with an Associates in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Albany State University, she became the youngest person to hold a District Manager position for a leading intimate apparel company.

Loving fashion but loathing travel to
Chicago and Detroit each week, Andrea moved into hospitality management and event coordination, overseeing daily bridal, social and corporate functions for up to 5,000 guests. From coordinating outdoor concerts choreographed to fireworks, to plated dinner for 1,000, she has handled all areas of event design. In 2004, Hilton Brand Vice Presidents awarded her with the Innovation Award, given annually to just one person in the company worldwide.

A strong believer in community involvement, Andrea has served on the Board of Directors for Rotary, Red Cross, United Way, a Philharmonic Orchestra and the Community Development Corporation. Circle Park Bridal has selected an animal rights platform and most of the boutique's fundraising efforts will benefit Operation Kindness and SPCA. Closest to her heart are her own rescued "kids" Happy, Fritter and Paco (and of course her husband of 14 years, Mark)!

Circle Park Bridal was Andrea's vision to create a beautiful boutique with incredible customer service and gorgeous gowns at fair prices. A place for all brides no matter what their budget and without all of the hassles and rules that seem so constant in the industry.