The Board of Directors Consists of 7 Houston Area Wedding Planners & Company Owners
PRESIDENT
Haylee Handly
Haylee is the founder and Creative Director of Water to Wine Events, a Houston-based wedding planning and design studio. Known for her calm leadership and refined design eye, she blends logistics with creativity to create weddings that are design-led, deeply personal, and meticulously executed.
As President, Haylee is committed to strengthening the planner community through education, collaboration, and advocacy, while raising the standard of professionalism across the industry.
VICE PRESIDENT + TREASURER
Rochelle Joseph
Rochelle, founder of R&J Events, is celebrated for creating weddings that blend timeless style with personal touches. With a background in commercial property management, she mastered event logistics, contract negotiation, and meticulous planning before launching her business in 2019. Known for her calm organization and expert guidance, Rochelle crafts seamless, detail-oriented experiences, transforming couples' visions into cohesive designs with the perfect vendor team.
SECRETARY
KAYLA McCULLOUGH
Next Chapter Weddings
DIRECTORS OF PROGRAMS
Danielle Regitz
The Beginning Wedding Co. was founded to offer couples a detail-oriented, stress-free wedding planning experience. The company is built on the belief that wedding planning goes beyond flawless timelines and vendor coordination—it's an opportunity to serve and support couples as they prepare for both their wedding day and their marriage.
With a passion for love stories and a knack for organization, The Beginning Wedding Co. takes care of the details so couples can focus on what matters most: their commitment to each other. Every wedding day is seen as the start of something truly beautiful.
ARIANA GISELLE
Arianna is the owner and lead planner of Arianna Giselle Events. A proud wife, mother, and follower of Christ, she is also a Texas A&M University alumna, Class of '14 and '17. With over six years of experience, Arianna has been dedicated to helping couples bring their wedding dreams to life. From the first consultation to the final send-off, she walks alongside her clients every step of the way, ensuring their journey is as meaningful and beautiful as the celebration itself.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
HANNAH LeVRIER
Hannah is an Associate Planner and Lead Coordinator for Water to Wine Events. Originally from Georgia, Hannah moved to Texas in 2017. Her background in marketing and events lends itself to a highly organized, proactive approach, helping ensure members feel informed, supported, and connected within the AWP Houston community.
Outside of her work with Water to Wine and the association, Hannah enjoys spending time at home with her husband, their daughter, and their two dogs. She values meaningful connection and takes pride in helping foster a relationships within AWP and the Houston wedding community.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
ERIKA PATINO
Arianna Giselle Events



