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Meet Our Team

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Dimitra Mandalas
CEO Owner

Welcome! I am Dimitra Mandalas Owner/ CEO of Dimitra Designs. My whole life has been preparing me for my destiny which is the Dimitra Designs brand. I started out small- working from home making one of a kind custom designs until I had enough clientele to open a retail store in 1995. I have been in business for over 30 years and I believe part of that reason is because I take my time when selecting brands to represent Dimitra Designs. Many of my loyal customers have worked with me from selecting their pageant dresses to their wedding gowns, and everything in between! Their daughters became pageant girls who grew up to brides, who now have daughters beginning their journey in the pageant/prom world. Creating that family atmosphere is important to me.
Meet my staff who will assist me in welcoming you as your become a part of our Legacy.

Jessica Williams

Senior Bridal Consultant

Jessica was born in Mississippi and moved to Atlanta at the age of 5. Her family settled in Greenville in 2001 and she has worked with Dimitra since 2004. Jessica, having a servant’s heart, loves giving a joyful bridal experience to each bride she helps. Creating the whole “look” for the bride is what she does best! Aside from being a Senior Bridal Consultant, she has had the pleasure of singing at some her brides’ weddings. She is a lover of dogs, babies, and dancing.

“I am definitely a people person and genuinely care for my brides”

Jasmine Sheppard

Senior Bridal Consultant

Jasmine is also from Atlanta, GA moving here in 2001 at the age of 15. She has been working with brides since 2005 and recently got married. Jasmine never meets a stranger. She has a very happy and bubbly personality. You will experience true southern hospitality with every encounter you have with her. She is a shining light here at Dimitra Designs. Jasmine is a fan of 80’s movies, loves playing vintage video games, loves to cook, and draw in her spare time. Jasmine’s main concern is developing a relationship with each and every bride.

“I hope that every bride leaves looking at themselves the way that God and their fiancé sees them: beautiful”

Patricia Howell

Senior Bridal Consultant



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Lisa Ouzts

Senior Mothers & Pageant Fashion Stylist

Lisa has been an icon in the prom, pageant, and wedding world for over 30 years. She specializes in styling mothers of the bride, grooms, and pageant contestants with an expert eye for what flatters each individual. Her pageant expertise began as a pageant mom with her daughter, then as director and judge, giving her unique insight into selecting winning gowns. Lisa's passion ensures her clients look their absolute best on special days. When not at work, she enjoys time with her husband of 51 years, their daughter, and three grandsons. "My greatest joy is seeing a client's face light up when they find the perfect dress that reflects their unique vision and beauty..

“TMy greatest joy is seeing clients find the perfect dress that reflects their unique beauty.”

Mary Grace Thomas

Tuxedo Coordinator

Mary Grace is from Eastover, SC. She has a warm personality and always greets customers with a smile. She attended the University of South Carolina where she majored in Psychology. While in college, she worked part time as a sales associate for a tanning company and also worked as a waitress. After helping both her older sisters plan their weddings she quickly became interested in the bridal industry. Mary Grace enjoys working in the tuxedo department because she has a fine eye for detail and style.

“True love stories never have endings!”

Milka Ostolaza

Fashion Stylist


Milka was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where her childhood passion for art and creating beauty took root. She pursued Hospitality studies in Puerto Rico and Salem, MA, before joining the Dimitra Designs team. Her gift lies in helping clients discover their inner beauty and express it through finding the perfect attire for life's special moments. When not styling clients, Milka enjoys connecting with her Puerto Rican heritage through cooking and music.

“Trust the process and never lose your authenticity.”

Prom Team


Every year Dimitra Designs partner with LaunchGVL, an initiative to connect high school students to jobs such as in the fashion world.

Alterations Team


Dimitra takes great pride in selecting each seamstress based off their skillset and experience. Our highly qualified seamstresses take their time to execute each detail imagined by the bride. These trusted individuals can take the gown of your imaginations and make it a reality.

Nicole Hester

Ordering & Logistics

Nicole is from Anderson, SC. She has an undergraduate degree from Lander University and is currently working on her master’s degree at Anderson University. She is a very family-oriented person who enjoys movies and loves to keep up with the latest pop culture. Nicole also loves fashion and arts and crafts. She is all about business! Nicole’s job is to make sure that each detail that the bride communicated with the consultants is conveyed in their wedding gown, bridesmaids order, and special occasion gowns. Nicole is an organized and detail-orientated worker. She checks, double checks, and often triple checks each order because once the gowns are ordered, there’s no going back!

“It fills me with so much joy to know that what I do can help the bride feel confident as she reaches her wedding date”

Diana Mazo

Operations & Marketing Director

Diana is from Medellin, Colombia. She moved here in 2004 and started working with Dimitra in 2006. She has a wonderful son who is the love of her life. She takes her job very seriously but is the jokester in the office. Diana finished her schooling with a degree in graphic design. She later decided to pursue a master’s degree in marketing and international business. Diana is a very organized and determined worker. Her ability to see the final product of a project before it even begins, truly makes her a great blessing to the business.

“I feel blessed to work with Dimitra because I can use my creativity to further grow this business but still be great at my most important job of being a parent”

Kaylin Luther

Marketing Assistant

Kaylin is a Florida native who relocated to Greenville to pursue her passion for Digital Marketing and Digital Photography. With her education and background rooted in guest experience, she is the softhearted diplomat of the store. She brings a thoughtful and creative approach to brand storytelling, content creation, and customer engagement. When she's not working, Kaylin and her husband enjoy kayaking, hiking, and traveling with their spirited English Pointer, Honey B. She loves helping brides tell their stories through beautiful imagery and meaningful marketing.

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”