about us
MEET OUR TEAM
We are a fun, genuine, and talented group who LOVE what we do and want everyone who comes in to feel like they are part of our family!
An appointment with Ashley is: Effortless
Theme Song: Rodeo Clowns by G.Love & Special Sauce
Favorite Designer: Alyssa Kristin
Coffee Order: Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Fave Rom-Com: PS... I love you
Won’t Leave Home Without: Band-aids (#boymomprobs)
Most People Don’t Know: I have finished a marathon, half-marathon and triathlon!
An appointment with McKenzie is: Relaxed
Theme Song: Don't Stop Believing by Journey
Favorite Designer: Enaura
Coffee Order: Pistachio with Almond Milk
Fave Rom-Com: The Princess Bride
Won’t Leave Home Without: Sunglasses
Most People Don’t Know: I've been obsessed with bridal gowns since I was a little girl, and even went to sewing school to learn how to make them.
An appointment with Melissa is: Easy & fun!
Theme Song: She’d Say by Andy Grammar
Favorite Designer: Alyssa Kristin
Coffee Order: Hazelnut with collagen
Fave Rom-Com: Just Friends
Won’t Leave Home Without: Double checking everything!
Most People Don’t Know: I lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is a real place!
An appointment with Alison is: Cheerful
Theme Song: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Designer: Madi Lane
Coffee Order: Hazelnut Hot Coffee
Fave Rom-Com: Wedding Crashers
Won’t Leave Home Without: My phone
Most People Don’t Know: I married my high school sweetheart!
An appointment with Jodi is: Enthusiastic
Theme Song: Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
Favorite Designer: Anne Barge
Coffee Order: Cappuccino
Fave Rom-Com: Pride & Prejudice
Won’t Leave Home Without: My lipstick
Most People Don’t Know: I’m a fine artist!
An appointment with Rachel is: Energizing
Theme Song: Super Mario When He Gets a Star
Favorite Designer: Caroline Castigliano
Coffee Order: Black with an Espresso Shot
Fave Rom-Com: She’s the Man
Won’t Leave Home Without: Chapstick or Lip Gloss
Most People Don’t Know: I was in the Marines!
An appointment with Janine is: Laidback
Theme Song: Good as Hell by Lizzo
Favorite Designer: Allure Tuxedos
Coffee Order: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Fave Rom-Com: 50 Frist Dates
Won’t Leave Home Without: Water bottle
Most People Don’t Know: I have a cat named Cat!
An appointment with Bailey is: Lively!
Theme Song: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
Favorite Designer: Jenny Yoo
Coffee Order: Iced Caramel with Almond Milk
Fave Rom-Com: The Holiday
Won’t Leave Home Without: Wallet and phone
Most People Don’t Know: I lived in Florence, Italy for 4 months!
An appointment with Erin is: Concise
Theme Song: Africa by Toto
Favorite Designer: Allure Tuxedos
Coffee Order: Half-caf, with Soy and One Sugar
Fave Rom-Com: 27 Dresses
Won’t Leave Home Without: My baby bump!
Most People Don’t Know: I’ve been to nine countries! I love to travel.
A phone call with Lindsay is: Light-hearted
Theme Song: Golden Hour by Kasey Musgraves
Favorite Designer: Anna Kara
Coffee Order: Double Shot Over Ice with Coconut Milk
Fave Rom-Com: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Won’t Leave Home Without: My favorite Spotify playlist
Most People Don’t Know: I first worked at MD in 2010 as a prom stylist!
A phone call with Lauren is: Informative
Theme Song: Return of the Mack by Mack Morrison
Favorite Designer: Alyssa Kristin
Coffee Order: Flat White with Almond Milk
Fave Rom-Com: The Wedding Singer
Won’t Leave Home Without: My notebook
Most People Don’t Know: I love travelling solo. I took a spontaneous trip to Berlin by myself for a week and it was life changing—I can’t wait to travel again!
An appointment with Renée is: Focused
Theme Song: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
Favorite Designer: Toni Federici
Coffee Order: Two-Pump Caramel Latte – hot or iced!
Fave Rom-Com: Amelie
Won’t Leave Home Without: Lip Balm
Most People Don’t Know: I can juggle!
Your position at MD & how long have you worked here: Back office/admin asst/18 years
Theme song: I prefer peace & quiet
Favorite Designer: Mikaella
Coffee order: French Dark Roast
An appointment with Barbara: Informative
Favorite Rom-Com: 27 Dresses
Won't leave home without: My Keys
One fun fact about you: Enjoy crosswords
Your position at MD: Owner
Theme Song: 1963, Oh What a Night
Favorite Designer: Sareh Nouri
Coffee order: Grande hot caramel macchiato with Almond Milk
Favorite part of weddings: All the wedding details!
Favorite Rom-Com/Romance: Pride & Prejudice
Won't leave home without: My Planner
One fun fact about you: I love shoes
Our History
Madeleine's Daughter first opened in downtown Portsmouth in 1975 with a small selection of wedding dresses. The original owner (whose mom is Madeleine...hence the name!) had a passion to help brides feel beautiful on their wedding day and genuinely cared about all her customers. Her passion for making brides happy was matched when she hired Elizabeth as a stylist in 1995, who eventually bought the salon when she retired. Elizabeth has since grown Madeleine's Daughter into the award-winning salon it is today because of her continued mission to make sure every bride has a personal and enjoyable experience that is unlike anywhere else and exceeds all expectations.
After numerous expansions, additions, locations, and renovations, Madeleine's Daughter strives to keep growing, changing, and improving! Here's a few photos that show some of our evolution from 1975 to today! Browse Images