Meet your Dress Finding Dream Team
The Ladies at Astraea
I’ve always believed in two things: caring for our planet and helping women feel beautiful. Growing up in Southern California, my family lived by the motto “leave it cleaner than you found it,” whether at the beach or camping in the mountains.
I first visited the Pacific Northwest in 2007 and immediately fell in love with the mountains, forests, and water. By 2015, I relocated my family to Western Washington and continued my career in bridal, helping brides find the dress that makes them feel confident and radiant.
When I’m not helping brides in appointments, I’m behind the scenes as Astraea’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Consignments & Inventory, handling all the important money stuff, maintaining relationships with our partner boutiques and consignors, approving stock lists, and making sure those consignment checks go out.
At the end of the day, I’m grateful to be part of a space where sustainability and celebration come together, and where I get to play a small role in such meaningful moments.
Laura DIchesare
Co-Founder, CFO
Things I Love
xoxo, Laura
Bridal Stylist since 2010
Lake Days with the fam
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Concerts & spinning some vinyl
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Fresh cherries in the summer
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Bonfires
Watching my kids play their sports
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I’m originally from Arizona and made my way to the Pacific Northwest in 2011. That same year, I started working in bridal, and what began as a side job quickly turned into an unexpected passion. At the time, I was attending Western Washington University studying Anthropology, but bridal completely stole my heart.
I love hearing your wedding plans! Whether you’re going chic and romantic or full space cat galaxy theme (yes, that was real and unforgettable). But what matters most to me is that moment you see yourself in the mirror and realize you don’t need to change a thing.
When I’m not in a bridal appointment, I’m behind the scenes running marketing, creating content, and managing the website. I also serve as Vice President of the North Sound Wedding Collective, supporting and collaborating with local wedding pros.
At Astraea Bridal, I bring experience, steady guidance, and a whole lot of fun to every appointment.
Leslee Hughes
Co-Founder, CEO
Things I Love
Mariners Baseball
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Taylor Swift & 90's Country
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Chips and salsa are my love language
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xoxo, Leslee
Bridal Stylist since 2011
Coffee Shops & Breweries
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Being a Boy Mom
