Today I’m sharing some photos of getting ready and dressed.
I had made my mom promise me years ago that she could not move out of our house until I got married, so that I could get ready on my wedding day at home. Seeing as it is just her there now, there was no guarantee this would come true, but luckily it is still the place we call home.
Our house is one of my favorite places in the world, and it was my parents dream house they did together and has so many important memories, and I couldn’t picture myself or my family feeling more comfortable on such an important day anywhere but there.
The benefit of a 7 PM ceremony is that we were able to get a late start, relax and eat (and mimosa all day on the porch…)
It was the most fun and least stressful day ever.
My friends and family still can’t stop commenting about how they have never seen me so calm and not caring about a thing.
And I agree….. I don’t think I’ve ever been so chill in my life either!
Truly….. nothing was different : acting like idiots all day.
exhibit A, B, and fashion choice C
oh….. and my shirt before the monogrammed shirt…..
my favorite t-shirt in the world
JEALOUSS??????
damn straight you are!!!!
Anyways……
It’s the greatest thing to have all your sister and mom and best friends getting ready at your house and getting all pretty and everyone being in your favorite spot.
Some of these are out of order, as some are from iPhones, but you get the point.
Enjoy!!!
my brother in law was put to work, as usual, so he stopped by in the morning with the snacks and drinks for us.
everyone verged in the best spot in the house most of the day.
my mom spruced the house up as usual with beautiful flowers all over.
The best detail of my dress :
the blue heart from my dad’s dress shirt.
My dad passed away suddenly when I was in college, so this was another way to have him close.
and I was so lucky to get what I had always hoped for :
walking down the front stairs of our house in my wedding dress.
……… more to come…….
I am tearing up looking through these. They are so beautiful. Those pictures of you in your dress. So perfect. Getting ready at your house was my favorite thing ever.
Absolutely stunning!!! I love that you got ready in the house you grew up in and how beautiful that you included a little piece of your dad with you! Can I ask where you got the shirts for yourself and bridesmaids?? I am hoping to do something similar for my wedding in the Spring!
Xo, MacKenzie
Simple, Classy, Chic
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You were absolutely gorgeous!! I mean the back of that dress – unreal!!! The little touch of your dad's dress shirt gave me chills – so so sweet!!
I love Wedding Wednesdays! Your dress is amazing!
Just beautiful Taylor in every way!!
Wow!! You looked absolutely gorgeous!! Your hair, makeup…and that dress! Utter perfection. I love the hidden heart from your dad's shirt. That is so special. I can't wait to see more details! Wedding Wednesday every day!!
Also, your parent's house is amazing. I think we're going to need a little home tour.
Simply stunning! You, the house, and your friends faces when they saw you come down the stairs! What a fantastic way to start the big day 🙂
I, too, got ready at my parents house on our wedding day, and it was so incredibly wonderful and special! By far one of the best parts of our wedding weekend!
Can't wait to see more 🙂
wow, i got tears in my eyes at those last pictures! i LOVE that you got ready in your family home and that everything you had dreamed of for years was able to come to life!
ps you are gorgeous all the time, but you made an exceptionally stunning bride!
xo mk
gold-hatted lover
Well who wouldn't want to get ready in that beautiful house?! Of course you look stunning! I'm so glad you got to relax, I don't think many brides get and chance to hangout on their wedding day. Thankfully, I got to chill and have my many Bellinis in peace on my wedding day too!! Can't wait to see more!!
Taylor you looked stunning! That dress is amazing and I loved that you had a part of your dad sewn into it too. Also, you family home is gorgeous. Looks like your day was spectacular. xx Ali
You are so stunning!!! Best wedding dress ever, hands down. Love the monogrammed button downs- perfect. The sweet heart on your dress from your dad's shirt made me tear up- so special.
Gorgeous …. Love the detail and a little piece of your Dad's ❤️
You were a gorgeous bride! I love your dress and I especially love the heart made from your dad's shirt. My mom had my garter made from my grandmother's favorite blue satin shirt and my great grandmother's lace veil. Love the sentimental details!
Such a gorgeous bride and I adore how you incorporated your dad on your big day. Love, love, love!
I have nothing but amazing things to say about this venue! I feel awful that is has taken me this long to write about it but better late than never I hope.
San Diego Venues
ugh reliving the entire day all over!!!! "ALLANNNNNN?!?!?!?!?" love you
who made your gorgeous dress? I am dress shopping now!