Melissa attended Florida State University and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor in Business and Fashion Merchandising. Shortly after, she received a call from longtime friend and then Store Manager, Liza Griffis, that Love was searching for a new Bridal Consultant. Melissa jumped at the opportunity to have her dream job - working within the bridal industry. After six years of running the store, Melissa along with husband, Sean, purchased Love from founder Nancy Love. 2017 saw all of Melissa's dreams come true - becoming a business owner as well as a mother. The Moneypenny's welcomed their first child, Sean Jr., known as SJ in June 2017. Their daughter, Brady, was born next, in January of 2019. Melissa also owns The Bridal Outlet Jax located in Jacksonville Beach and Curve Bridal Collection located in Atlantic Beach. She can often be found volunteering as Room Mom for her children's classes, spending time with her family, and snuggling her dogs, Chester, Bear, and Biggie.
Laney joined the Love family in 2015 as a part-time Bridal Consultant, figuring she would have a fun job in bridal before moving on to her chosen profession full time. After falling in love with the bridal industry, Laney decided to take the leap of faith and join Love full-time as Store Manager. In 2024, Laney was promoted to Director of Stores, managing Love, Curve Bridal Collection, and The Bridal Outlet Jax. She attended University of North Florida, where she was a student-athlete, graduating in 2015 with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Laney strives to empower every bride and help them see how beautiful they are. Laney also owns Curve Bridal Collection in Atlantic Beach alongside Melissa. She also runs the social media accounts for Love, Curve, and The Bridal Outlet Jax. Laney can often be found on a long run, shoe shopping at Nordstrom Rack, and enjoying the beach with her husband, Jordan.
Paige joined the Love family in early 2018 as a part time stylist before joining full time as a Senior Stylist in 2020! In 2024, Paige was promoted to Sales Manager. Paige combines her love of fashion and love of people to create a fun environment for all of her brides. She has a unique ability to make everyone feel comfortable and understood. As our Sales Manager, Paige is extremely knowledgeable about each designer and customization options! Many of her brides say she is a mind-reader, helping them find the dress of their dreams they couldn't even describe! She is patient, funny, and extremely hard-working. Born and raised in Ponte Vedra Beach, Paige can often be found at the beach, cooking new recipes, and enjoying life as a Newlywed with her husband, Alex.
Shelby joined the Love family in early 2023 after relocating to Florida from her home state of New Jersey! Shelby has a ton of experience in retail and styling. She owned her own beachwear boutique in New Jersey, and knows firsthand the ins and outs of retail. Shelby has a background in sewing and construction and has a keen eye for proper fit! Shelby has quickly become a beloved part of the Love team. She has an infectious laugh and a unique ability to connect with anyone and everyone. When she isn't styling brides, Shelby can be found on the beach, taking tennis lessons, or spending time with her boyfriend Evan!
Ella joined the Love family in 2023 and is one of our incredible Bridal Stylists! Originally from St. John's, Ella attended James Madison University where she was a student-athlete playing golf and graduating in with a Bachelor's in Sports and Recreation Management. A recent bride herself, Ella was married to her husband Austin in 2023 and was a Love Bride! When she saw that Love was hiring, Ella knew she wanted to be a part of the team. She is also a real estate agent, working with buyers and sellers mainly in St. John's county. Ella is extremely kind and easy to be around, her brides always feel like they have an instant best friend! When she isn't with brides, Ella can be found golfing, closing real estate deals, and spending time with her beloved dog, Maverick.
Hope joined the Love team in 2024 and quickly completed her training to become one of our Bridal Stylists! A native to Jacksonville, Hope was born and raised in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach. She attended University of North Florida and graduated with her Bachelor's in Advertising in 2021. She found her perfect dress at Love in 2022 and married her husband, Daniel, in 2023. Hope also works as a stylist at Free People in St. John's Town Center and has a passion for all things fashion! She is funny, kind, and a total girls girl. When she isn't styling brides, Hope can be found at pilates, shopping, and spending time with her Frenchie, Obi, and Border Collie, Sage.
Sydney joined the Love family in 2024 and with her previous bridal experience, quickly passed through training to become a Bridal Stylist! Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of Cathedral High School, Sydney recently relocated to Jacksonville. Her co-worker at Free People and fellow Love team member, Hope, referred her to Love and the rest is history! With years of previous bridal and retail experience, Sydney is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Her patient and kind demeanor give each of her brides the space to really enjoy finding their perfect dress. In addition to her years in bridal, Sydney also completed her 200-hour Yoga certification in Maui. When she isn't at Love, Sydney can be found doing yoga, staying active outdoors, and spending time with her boyfriend, Jackson!
Sean met Melissa while attending FSU, where he earned his Master's in Economics. He has worked in the financial industry ever since. While Sean does not work in the store day-to-day with brides, he provides invaluable support surrounding the store's financials and accounting. Sean can often be found crunching numbers, watching FSU football, and mastering the art of Jui-Jitsu.
