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Emily Andersen
Bridal Consultant
Emily graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Textiles and Apparel.
Joined Schaffer's Winter 2008
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Arlene Clough
Marketing
Arlene began in the Schaffer’s Visuals department in October of 2007, and joined our Marketing team in winter of 2008.
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Tasha Mart
Bridal Consultant
Tasha majored in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Productions with an emphasis in Visual Merchandising at Iowa State University. She looks forward to helping brides create a lasting, memorable event.
Spring 2008
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Rachel Menzel
Alterations Consultant
With Schaffer's since January 2007
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Chi Pham
Seamstress
Chi loves customizing gowns and seeing the bride leave happy. She is originally from MyTho, Vietnam.
With Schaffer's since 1993
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Tong Pham
Trained Tailor
Tong loves a variety of work, making dresses, and flat patterns. He is originally from MyTho, Vietnam.
With Schaffer's since 1999
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"Mo" Sackrapraseuth
Head Seamstress
Mo is originally from Lao.
With Schaffer's for 20 years
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Hope Stensland
Bridal Consultant
Hope graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in May 2006 with a degree in Public Relations.
Her love for weddings brought her to Schaffer's in November 2008.
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Ali Temple
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Andrea Weiner
Operations Manager
Andrea graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in apparel merchandising, design and production. She started with Schaffer’s as a bridal consultant and is currently in the Ordering department.
With Schaffer's since November 2004
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Hal Wilson
Tuxedo Specialist
Hal has worked in men’s fashion for 17 years as a buyer, manager and sales consultant. His varied expertise is an asset to the Schaffer’s team.
Spring 2008
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Autumn Wulf
Director of Employee Development
Autumn graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Comprehensive Psychology/Sociology Degree.
With Schaffer's since February 2007
Meet our Staff
Here at Schaffer's, we pride ourselves on creating a memorable experience for every customer we meet. Meet the people who make this possible. Our staff knows their stuff, and we'll work hard to make you happy every time you visit.
The Schaffer's Story
In the 1940s, Frank and Louis Schaffer saw an opportunity in bridal apparel and began opening bridal specialty stores in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Omaha and Des Moines.
The Des Moines store opened in 1950 and was located downtown at 304 – 8th Street. This store was purchased by the owners of Arnolds and Stearns. Their son, Barney Tabach, assumed leadership in 1974.
In 1983, they moved the bridal shop next door to the corner of 8th & Walnut where they built a repuation for prom, evening fashion, and tuxedos. They also opened two new stores in Cedar Rapids/Marion and on Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO.
In 1994, Kari Hillebo Smith purchased the Des Moines store. Kari moved the business across the river to the East Village at 601 East Locust on April 1, 2004. She opened a second space, Schaffer’s 504 at 504 East Locust where you could find a variety of items from special occasion gowns to home decor items.
On November 10, 2006, Schaffer’s moved into the Harmony Building in West Glen Town Center. This signaled the blending of two longstanding Des Moines businesses: Schaffer’s and Boesen the Florist. The Harmony Building provided a memorable shopping experience – wedding and special occasion attire, floral and gift items, and the Harmony Cafe´.
Schaffer’s Today
In late 2009, the store moved to an exquisite new space specifically designed for Schaffer’s at 5465 Mills Civic Parkway, still in West Glen. A second store, Schaffer’s Impromptu, opened just down the street at 5225 Mills Civic Parkway. This hip boutique is home to our extensive prom collection as well as women and men’s ready-to-wear clothing. Owned by Sue Hagedorn and Mary Jo Harty, both women bring an enthusiasm and energy from years of retail experience, continuing the Schaffer’s tradition of a ‘unique approach to memorable events’.