Name: Jordan Ochoa-Stevens
Age: 27
Title: Owner & Wedding Planner at Pop Weds
Married/Single: Married
Kids: One, almost 2 years old.
City you live in: Tucson
A typical day in my life includes…
preparing a Paleo friendly breakfast, then my husband typically leaves early to start his 24-hour shift at the firehouse. Lucy and I will have breakfast together, I love making a special breakfast called Congee but I substitute rice with quinoa. After she’s off to daycare, my work begins; whether at home or the on the go, there’s always phone calls and meetings to be had. My days do not typically end until after midnight, the late hours being when I write and draft out ideas for my business. Sometime after 2am is bedtime, and then we wake up and do it again.
I was born…
I’m a firecracker baby – July 4th!
My favorite thing about Arizona…
our beautiful sunsets.
I’m listening to…
an audiobook, “Millionaires Fast Lane” by M.J. Demarco.
My family…
gives me the motivation I need to make our lives the best they can be.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Robert Herjavic from Shark Tank. He strikes me as genuine, humble, and incredibly intelligent. I’d love to talk to him about the technology aspect to my company.
One thing I cannot live without…
dogs. Especially my dog, Bomber. I can’t imagine a world without dogs.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
that’s easy – Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter.
I’m inspired by…
those who are humble and kind.
The one person who motivates me is…
Lucy, my daughter.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
people’s desire to blame.
The perfect day would be…
a monsoon filled day.
My first job was…
a car wash detailer.
My favorite escape…
fishing in the ocean.
My life…
is still starting.
I’m currently working on…
our nationwide expansion project.
Always…
trust your gut.
Never…
second guess yourself.
Favorite Quote…
“It’s not about the length of time. It’s the quality of time that matters.”
Biggest Dream…
changing the world.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
liars.
More about Jordan and Pop Weds…
Pop Weddings is a result of planning a wedding in Tucson within 48 hours.
Jordan was deeply in love and wanted an amazing Tucson wedding, but being fiscally responsible wondered how they could afford $30k for a wedding let along a wedding planner to help her. The list kept getting longer for vendors. The prices kept getting bigger for quotes and a whole year of wedding planning seemed crazy in her head. Maybe it’s for some brides, but she just couldn’t see a possibility especially with a newborn.
It started as a joke to get married on a Tuesday. They started to announce their engagement over social media, calling all family and friends. When they asked a date they replied, “probably Tuesday” chuckling at the thought. After all the announcements were made they thought about it. They were both off Tuesday, they looked up when courthouse weddings were available. They grinned at each other and knew that a wedding on a Tuesday wasn’t so crazy after all.
Forty-eight hours later, they were wed! It was a wonderful occasion. It went flawlessly, food was amazing, timing was on point and the energy wasn’t odd or uncomfortable for a 48-hour wedding. They managed to get beautiful photos, laugh, have a good time and friends and family enjoyed their big day. Jordan and Ron spent $1000 in 48 hours and had a dream wedding, now she’s determined to make your Pop Weds an affordable reality for every bride looking for a Tucson wedding planner.
