Meet the Team

Jeannie Medina

Co-Founder

Favorite thing to do for fun?

I am a homebody; I like being home and just having a glass of wine.

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Sardinia, Italy! The island is off the coast of the mainland Italy and the beach water is so clear that the pictures do not do it justice. Unbelievable views and amazing people.

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • At a baseball, soccer, football, or really any field with one or both of my sons.
  • Hanging out at my house probably organizing my closet for the 30th time.
  • Enjoying time with family and friends.
  • Reading either romance books or motivational books – we either crying or inspired.

Favorite curly hair product?

AG Care! The Re-coil is life!

Karen Nunez – Rodriguez

Co-Founder

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Go out to eat at new places with family and friends lol.

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Portugal, completely different culture and the reason why we went was one I will always remember. Celebrating love with friends that have turned into family.

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Binge watching a crime show with my pug.
  • Spending time with family.
  • Reading a book from our girls’ book club.
  • Working out.
  • Shopping for sales. I have a problem. Lol

Favorite curly hair product?

Cantu, don’t knock it.

Ana Sloan

Lead Planner

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Go to the beach!

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Atlanta, love the cities vibe and trendy spots. 🙂

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Love to paint in my free time! (Trying to be an artsy girl)
  • Playing with my two cats
  • Reading a good book.
  • Yoga

Favorite curly hair product?

As I Am !!!

Shirley Ruttell

lead Planner

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Traveling and eating amazing food

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Switzerland! It’s stunning landscapes and delicious chocolate.

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Spending time with loved ones and my fur babies.
  • In the gym strength training and doing some kind of cardio
  • At Home Goods, TjMaxx, Ross, or Marshalls finding deals!
  • Binge watching a good show!

Favorite curly hair product?

Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel – Florida weather LOL

Ileana Castellanos

Lead Planner

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Family Game Night!

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Sedona, AZ! The iconic red rock landscapes are UNREAL

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Spend time with my 2.5 year old mini-me, husband and 2 doggies!
  • Strength train & indoor cycle!
  • Eat out or grab coffee with family & friends

Favorite curly hair product?

Kenra Medium hold mousse

Emily Maines

lead Planner

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Traveling, but I am a Gilmore Girl at heart – so Coffee is a must/lifestyle!

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Point Lobos is a beautiful state park in California that’s located on the Pacific coast. Between the sea lions, otters, pebble beaches, climbing boulders, and enjoying the spectacular views, you can’t help but want stay for hours exploring. It’s nestled in a one of a kind town that you do not want to miss called Carmel-by-the-Sea

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Getting coffee and then hitting up a thrift shop!
  • Watching crime shows - Just for fun LOL
  • Reading books.... any kind!
  • Going to the gym with my bestie.
  • BUT, ultimately being with my family!

Favorite curly hair product?

Well obviously my wand curler or my heatless curler….. 😅

Raquel Gomez

Lead Planner

Favorite thing to do for fun?

Anything outdoors! I will never say no to a beach day!

Favorite place ever visited, and why?

Puerto Rico is my favorite place. I love being on the island knowing it’s full of love and laughter and good vibes! Anywhere you go you’ll encounter joy! I just love it <3 

When you aren’t working a wedding, What do you do?

  • Spending quality time with my family. I love creating memories with my 3 sons!
    If I am not with my boys catch me at the gym or nose deep in a book.

Favorite curly hair product?

Rizos Curls is IT!