Amanda and Ryan

I've known Amanda since High School. We both grew up in the little town of Starke in North Florida. Amanda was one of the first people I met when I moved schools and was so warm and wonderful to me. We shared some great memories in our days at Bradford High and continued to talk often after I moved to Orlando.

I'll never forget the day that she called and told me she had met someone who went to high school with my husband Chad in Clermont. They were both counselors at a camp. I wasn't completely shocked because I had already heard from Ryan that he had met a girl I knew. In fact he had already inquired about her and with his face beaming; he said he thought she was cute and really sweet. I love to be a match maker, but this one was just too easy. God had already done the major work needed to get two wonderful people to cross paths... imagine that, He doesn't need my help :). Over the next few months sparks were flying and a cute little romance was in full bloom. Ryan and Amanda caught the bouquet and garter at my wedding and a few months later it was so neat to have my Starke friends and my Clermont friends all together for a sweet little country wedding. (They actually got married at the church were my great grandparents attended way back when.)

Ryan and Amanda are two of the sweetest people ever! They both have the most loving hearts and every time I think of them I smile. I loved every minute of styling her hair for her wedding day. I absolutely think it's so great that two people who deserve the best, found it!

My lovely Dina

The first time I ever talked to Chad (my hubby) was at Paul Mitchell the School. Chad came into my beauty school for a haircut and brought his friend Dina so she could meet me and check out the school. That day (May 12th 2005) changed my life. Not only did I meet the love of my life, I met a lifelong friend.


I feel like the moment I met Dina my life became like 100 times more fun. Not only is she a bombshell blonde, and an amazing person... she is the life of the party! Right from the start I adored her. Some of the best moments of my life have happened with Dina and our friend Jessica by my side. I couldn't imagine my life without the two of them. A lot of laughs and baked goods have happened over the years and I cherish every single memory with them. I completely lived my "college" years through them.

Dina was the last roommate I had before we both got married. Along with being one of my best friends, Dina is also close to my heart because she always lets me play with her hair. I can't even count the times I styled her hair for all of us to go out. I even styled her hair and the rest of the bridesmaids for her friend Torie's wedding. Dina's got the perfect hair that can be straightened or curled and look completely hot either way.

On August 2, 2008 I had the honor of styling Dina's hair for her wedding day. She was breath takingly beautiful in her dress, and the veil was perfect. As I stood there as one of her bridesmaids I choked back tears as two of my best friends became husband and wife. Dina and Sam complement each other so well. They were made for each other. I look forward to many years of friendship and my children calling them Aunt and Uncle. I am completely blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.