Shivangi Sinha
Weddings are deeply personal milestones as they bring together families and traditions into a single, unforgettable day. Because of that, planning a wedding requires more than logistics. It calls for thoughtful coordination, creativity, and attention to detail. Wedding planners help ease the stress and turn ideas into cohesive experiences while allowing couples to stay present and enjoy the day. On ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ season 17, episode 11, entrepreneurs introduced a concept built around this very need. A wedding planning solution designed to feel intentional, highly personalized, and carefully curated to reflect each couple’s individual tastes and vision for their celebration.
The Yes Girls: Who Are They and What Do They Do?
Riley Canty, the CEO and owner of The Yes Girls, joined the luxury event planning company in October 2022. She brought her extensive experience in customer service, event coordination, and marketing to the role. Riley’s professional background spans a variety of roles in retail, marketing, and events, including coordinating at Legends Ladera Salon, managing events at Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar, and working with Free People in retail leadership and styling. This diverse experience, combined with her passion for creating meaningful moments, has allowed her to elevate The Yes Girls to a new level of excellence in luxury event planning.
She came to the stage alongside her husband, Joe Canty, and showcased how their expertise, combined with a personal and curated approach, makes weddings and proposals not just events, but lasting memories that celebrate the essence of each couple’s relationship. Together, they have been involved in wedding and proposal planning since 2008. Over the years, she has curated more than 6,000 luxury proposals and weddings, focusing on creating highly personalized and memorable experiences that reflect each couple’s story. Unlike generic “cookie-cutter” events, The Yes Girls emphasize bespoke planning, ensuring every celebration is tailored to the couple’s individual tastes and meaningful details.
The Yes Girls specialize in luxury proposals, elopements, and weddings nationwide, with a team of skilled designers and planners who transform ideas into unforgettable moments. Their process begins with a detailed questionnaire that allows them to understand each client’s preferences, style, and story. Using this information, their team develops two fully customized event concepts that incorporate personal elements such as favorite places and other such details. While The Yes Girls offer simplified design packages for those seeking more streamlined options, their core mission is to create events that feel intimate, thoughtful, and entirely one-of-a-kind.
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The Yes Girls: Where Are They Now?
The Yes Girls have built a reputation as one of the leading luxury event planning companies, having been featured on The Today Show, GQ, ABC News, The New York Times, and more. They have partnered with prestigious venues, including Montage Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton, Autograph Collection, Noble House, and others. Notably, in February 2025, the engagement of DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo, which they planned, was highlighted in People Magazine. With over 16 years of experience, The Yes Girls specialize in creating highly personalized, memorable events that reflect each client’s unique story.
Their services cover a range of celebrations, including Marriage Proposal Planning, Elopement and Micro Wedding Planning, Anniversary and Date Night Planning, as well as event rentals. Booking an event begins by contacting their team and placing a deposit. Clients then receive a questionnaire to provide details about their vision and preferences. Based on this information, The Yes Girls present a design concept, either a selected package or a fully custom creation, along with a quote. Once approved, the team manages all logistics to ensure a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish.
For clients seeking inspiration or curated ideas for smaller events, The Yes Girls also offer an Amazon edit shopping page. Here, customers can explore sample boxes for occasions such as Picnic Essentials, Bar Items, Winter Proposals, and other decorative setups. Proposal packages are offered at three tiers: The Standard, a timeless and stress-free setup starting at $2,800+; The Premium, which includes elevated designs with interchangeable luxury details starting at $4,500+; and The Custom, one-of-a-kind concepts created entirely from scratch based on each couple’s story, starting at $6,000+. Based in California, The Yes Girls continues to elevate luxury events by blending creativity, attention to detail, and a personalized approach that ensures every celebration is unforgettable.
