Meet the Team

A Beautiful Day by Christina is a team of accomplished women who come from a rich background in hospitality and event planning and coordination, which gives them an unparalleled fountain of knowledge and experience. Curating magical weddings for couples makes their passion for what they do even stronger. Over the years, the team has worked closely with many local Triad and Piedmont vendors, and these strong working relationships create better experiences for couples.

Christina Mathews – Owner | Consultant

Thank you for stopping by. I am the petite (big) heart and soul behind A Beautiful Day by Christina. Although born in New England, I have a Southern Soul and have joyfully made NC my home for the past ten years. I have been so incredibly blessed to have worked with some of the sweetest people – my couples. I am so honored to have been entrusted with managing and coordinating the most important day of a couple’s lives. To me, it’s much more than planning a great party. Our job entails many roles. We act as your event manager, designer, coordinator and creative director. In addition, we are your sounding board throughout your entire event planning journey. I want to get to know my clients on a personal level and am honored to have been a part of so many amazing weddings.

In my free time I love spending time with my husband, Stephen. He is my best friend and constant source of encouragement. I truly could not be in this business without his love and support. We love to browse antique and consignments shoppes, go wine tasting and taking trips to the mountains. I also love to cross stitch.

My favorite part of the wedding day is definitely that moment right before the couple walks down the aisle when their eyes meet, and you feel the surge of emotion and excitement with them. I still cry during the first dances, and I hope I never stop feeling that emotion.

“It’s amazing how one day someone walks into your life, and you cannot remember how you ever lived without them.”

 

Anna Geinosky |Senior Lead Coordinator| Floral Designer

Anna Services the Triad region of Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Surrounding Area. 

My love for planning weddings began with planning my own wedding with the love of my life, Devin, in 2014. Planning my own wedding was so much fun but being my own planner had its down sides as I was also the one doing final walkthroughs of the reception area and tucking things away 15 minutes before the ceremony. That is part of what inspired me to continue to work in wedding planning. Sorting out the details and infusing them with special touches so that you can relax and enjoy your special day brings me so much joy. I’ve seen personally how having a wedding planner changes the entire feel of the day. Over the years my involvement with weddings has grown to include not only planning but also floral design. I love partnering with couples to personalize their wedding day to make it their own unique celebration.

A little about me, Devin and I met as seniors in college and married a year after graduating. Our adventures have brought us to Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland but we’ve been calling North Carolina home for the last 6 years. My background is in clinical social work. I made the transition out of the field when we welcomed our third little one into our family. I now homeschool our kids and run a small-scale flower farm in Clemmons.

My favorite part of a wedding is when the new couple shares a private moment after the ceremony before the reception starts to take in the day. To soak in not only all the planning, they put into the day finally coming to life but also the love they share that has started them on an incredible new adventure together.

Rachel Gapinski | Senior Lead Coordinator

For as long as I can recall from my earliest childhood days, I have been entranced and captivated by weddings and the love they represent. I have an extensive experience with decorating, designing, planning, coordinating and have been a DJ and Master of Ceremonies. I have worked in nearly every facet of weddings from beginning to end. To say weddings are “my thing” would be an understatement. I’ve always loved being a part of making someone’s special day the best it can possibly be.

On a personal note, I’m originally from Wisconsin but moved to NC in 2022 when I married my husband and best friend of five years, Alex. I love the adventures we share together with our little Jack Russell/Italian Greyhound mix puppy, Bosco. I love the mountains here, watching The Office with my husband and solving puzzles and the NY Times Crossword.

My favorite part of the wedding is undoubtedly seeing all the little details come together, that may seem random to anyone else but are very specific and important to each couple. Things that make you think “That’s so them!” I’ve always felt privileged to be a witness to this. 

Jennifer Murphy| Senior Lead Coordinator

Jennifer Services the Piedmont region of Raleigh/Durham and Surrounding Area 

As a certified wedding planner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, I am dedicated to creating wedding experiences that are stunning, unforgettable, and filled with joyous celebrations. Since beginning my journey in 2016, I’ve had the privilege of working with couples from diverse backgrounds, cherishing the opportunity to celebrate each couple’s unique love story. I understand the challenges of navigating the intricate details of wedding planning, and I’m here to lighten your load every step of the way.

One of my favorite moments in the wedding process is when the couple see their reception space of the first time before the guests arrive. It’s like stepping into a museum, where all the hard work from months or even years of planning is beautifully transformed in one magical moment. I absolutely love what I do, and nothing excites me more than guiding engaged couples through their planning journey. My goal is to help you organize every detail, save you time, and provide expert guidance from start to finish. it is an honor to partner with you on such a special day!

Outside of weddings, I love exploring Raleigh – whether it’s trying out new restaurants, attending festivals, or discovering emerging neighborhoods. Even though to love to travel, Raleigh always keeps me entertained and excited to be a part of this vibrant city. I also enjoy spending time with my 1.5 kids – my daughter and my 3 lb. Maltese., who keeps me laughing when I’m not working with couples.

Casey Wise| Lead Planner/Coordinator

Casey Services the Triad region of Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte and Surrounding Area 

I love to help create events of any kind, but I must say, weddings are my favorite. Events I have coordinated/planned include baby showers, bridal showers, graduation parties, gender reveal parties, weddings and many church events over the past ten years. When my eldest daughter married, I got the most enjoyment out of helping her create the wedding of her dreams. Her wedding inspired me to move forward with a dream of my own – helping other couples make the vision of their perfect day a reality. Each wedding is different and unique. I will work with couples on every detail so that it reflects the day they have envisioned. I am very passionate about planning, organizing, and achieving truly beautiful day.

On a personal note, I have been married to my husband, Greg for 25 years and have two beautiful daughters, two sons-in-law, and a granddaughter. We attend Cleveland First Baptist in Cleveland, NC where I am the music leader/coordinator, lead a young adult’s group and serve on various committees.

My favorite part of the wedding is watching the newly married bride and groom walking back up the aisle, with bright smiles on their faces.

I look forward to working with you to make your day – truly a Beautiful Day!