When bridal boutique owner Taylor married Tim at her family’s newly opened Ever After Ranch in Simi Valley, the day unfolded like the ultimate fashion editorial. With a discerning eye honed from years of guiding brides through their own dress journeys, Taylor approached her wedding style as a carefully curated collection—three distinct gowns, each narrating a different chapter of her love story.
For the ceremony, Taylor embraced timeless romance in an Anne Barge gown fit for a princess, with a structured silhouette, full skirt and delicate detailing. Beneath the hem, a pair of cowboy boots nodded to her country roots—a playful juxtaposition against the grand chuppah framed in lush florals. The guests shaded themselves under paper parasols as Taylor walked halfway down the aisle alone, pausing midway so that her divorced parents could join her in a symbolic gesture of independence and unity.
As twilight gave way to celebration, Taylor slipped into a Netta Benshabu masterpiece. The gown’s body-skimming lines and luminous embellishments shimmered against the venue’s verdant backdrop. “The design leaned into soft neutrals white, taupe and green paired with velvet textures, French toile, and subtle nods to Beauty and the Beast,” says Taylor. “We incorporated everything we love: live music, worship elements, signature cocktails, vintage details and meaningful moments with family and friends.” A few of the Disney touches included a seated dinner served to “Be Our Guest,” a book-inspired cake and a choreographed first dance to “Tale as Old as Time.”
Later, a third mini gown adorned in sparkles set the stage for an after- party awash in light-up cowboy hats and espresso martinis. It was the ideal finale to a three-day celebration that began with a speakeasy-inspired welcome soirée and concluded with a whimsical French garden brunch. “Don’t be afraid to reflect your personalities in every detail,” advises Taylor. “It’s what makes the day yours.
