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\nTaylor and Scott met on Hinge<\/a> and had their first date in October 2017. In March of 2021, Scott asked Taylor to marry him on her parent\u2019s lake. \u201cMy dad was actually in the boat with us and they had Champagne in tow,\u201d Taylor says of the family affair.\n<\/p>\n \nWhen they started to plan their wedding<\/a>, Taylor loved the idea of getting married on a ranch. \u201cSome of my fondest memories as a child were our family vacations to a ranch,\u201d she says. \u201cI knew I wanted something more upscale to accommodate our guests, which also included a variety of activities.\u201d When the couple found Brush Creek Ranch<\/a> in Saratoga, Wyoming, they knew they\u2019d have a blast enjoying everything the ranch had to offer during their wedding weekend.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nInspired by Ralph Lauren\u2019s western-chic aesthetic, the couple worked with Catherine, the venue\u2019s event planner, and asked Taylor\u2019s mom to help them pull off the details for an 11-guest micro-wedding<\/a> on September 18, 2021. \u201cMy main goal while planning was for all our guests to have the best time and enjoy themselves,\u201d Taylor says of the event, which included muted fall colors<\/a>. Read on to see the details of their overlook ceremony and intimate dinner party reception, photographed by Corbin Gurkin<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nTaylor and Scott were thrilled to invite their 11 guests to Brush Creek Ranch<\/a> for their wedding weekend. \u201cThe first night we were at the ranch, we took a late-night ride up to our ceremony location and played music on my phone and danced under the stars,\u201d Taylor says. \u201cThat moment was super special being just us two before everyone else got there.\u201d The couple took advantage of the ranch\u2019s activities, including yoga and spa specials, leading up to the big day.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nFor the couple\u2019s rehearsal dinner<\/a>, Taylor wore a dress from Reformation<\/a> paired with Lucchese<\/a> boots and a Stetson<\/a> hat. A long picnic table was topped with a checkered tablecloth and embellished with greenery and candle centerpieces. Guests enjoyed passed appetizers and local wine.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nOn the morning of the wedding, Taylor did sunrise yoga with her bridesmaids and then had some alone time, complete with a chilled face and eye mask, before getting ready. The bridal party wore robes and shared Champagne as they prepared for the ceremony. Scott and his groomsmen went fishing and then had a relaxing lunch with a few beers before stepping into their suits.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nTaylor chose a structured silk Sarah Seven<\/a> dress for her big-day ensemble. \u201cI tried it on and I truly was like, wow!\u201d she says. \u201cIt was so flattering and also comfortable!\u201d She paired her gown with a simple veil and a mix of heirlooms<\/a>: her great grandmother\u2019s fur stole, her other great grandmother\u2019s wedding band, her grandmother\u2019s sapphire pin (which she placed on the back of her dress), her mom\u2019s diamond earrings, and her stepmom\u2019s necklace.\n<\/p>\n \nLast but not least, she paired her gown with Alexandre Birman<\/a> shoes\u2014but ended up changing into boots when the wind picked up. She did her own makeup<\/a> and added minimal false lashes. \u201cI did do a few makeup lessons leading up to the wedding, so I wasn\u2019t totally winging it,\u201d she says. She went with Old-Hollywood waves for her hair, which held up through the wind. Taylor knew she would be riding horses, fly fishing, and hiking on the ranch that weekend, so she kept her gel manicure short and simple.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nScott chose a dark blue suit paired with Lucchese boots and a Stetson hat and completed his outfit with his late father\u2019s Rolex<\/a>. \u201cHis dad is no longer with us, so it was so special to have a memory of him on our big day,\u201d Taylor says. Scott\u2019s fragrance was Prada\u2019s<\/a> Infusion d\u2019Iris; he wore a boutonni\u00e8re<\/a> of foraged items from the ranch and feathers for a touch of personalization.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nEven though Taylor liked the idea of seeing Scott for the first time while walking down the aisle, the couple decided to share a first look<\/a> before the ceremony. \u201cThe main reason I decided to do it was because I trusted my photographer and her opinion immensely!\u201d she says, \u201cShe was right\u2014it makes things go so much smoother having that already knocked off the list.\u201d A wind storm picked up during the first look, which was a bit of a distraction\u2014but made for some epic photos.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nTaylor\u2019s bridesmaids wore BHLDN<\/a> dresses in matching shades of green, but varying styles. \u201cIn my opinion, picking one dress and expecting it to fit a variety of body styles isn\u2019t super realistic, so I wanted them to choose something they felt comfortable in,\u201d she says. Scott\u2019s groomsmen matched in dark navy suits.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nThe duo’s ceremony took place on an overlook on the ranch. They didn\u2019t want to take away from the view, so they kept the d\u00e9cor minimal with a few flower arrangements from Moon Canyon<\/a> flanking the aisle entrance and a half arch at the altar. Taylor\u2019s father walked her down the aisle to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major,” which was a tearful moment for both of them. \u201cI think for my dad, seeing his little girl grown up and marrying a man he loves very much as well was just so special to finally see come together,\u201d Taylor says. At the end of the ceremony, Scott scooped Taylor up and the couple recessed back down the aisle.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nGuests cozied up to the fire to enjoy wine, Champagne, and craft drinks during the couple\u2019s cocktail hour.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nThe couple\u2019s reception took place in a yurt on the ranch, where attendees joined the newlyweds for an intimate dinner party. They served several appetizers followed by a wedge salad for the first course, a surf and turf entr\u00e9e for the main, and brownie a la mode for dessert. The single table was dressed in custom striped linens<\/a> with textured floral runners cascading down the ends; tall taper candles in glass candle holders glowed when the sun set. Place settings included silverware with white handles, white linen napkins with feather details, custom menus, and bespoke place cards with feathers attached by wax.\n<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nAt the end of the meal, the duo cut into a two-tiered wedding cake embellished with florals; one half was apple pie and the other was dark chocolate raspberry. Even though Taylor and Scott didn\u2019t plan on having a first dance, the musicians they hired started playing Sturgill Simpson\u2019s \u201cAll Around You\u201d once guests entered the tent. Taylor and Scott took advantage of a quiet moment under the moonlight. \u201cEveryone ended up coming to watch and it was very sweet and intimate,\u201d Taylor says. \u201cAs we were going around, I kept seeing all of the faces of our loved ones and they were just all so happy, which made me happy.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nTo couples considering a small wedding<\/a>, Taylor and Scott say go for it. \u201cAt first, I was so worried about upsetting people by having a small wedding, but ultimately I knew Scott and I were not big wedding people,\u201d Taylor explains. \u201cI am so happy I trusted my gut and did what I wanted, even though it wasn\u2019t conventional.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo by Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span> \nWedding Team<\/p>\n Venue and Catering <\/strong>Brush Creek Ranch<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Wedding Planning<\/strong> Catherine West, Brush Creek Ranch<\/a><\/p>\n Bride’s Dress <\/strong>Sarah Seven<\/a><\/p>\n Bride\u2019s Veil <\/strong>Sara Gabriel<\/a><\/p>\n Bride\u2019s Hair <\/strong>Copper Creek Hair Co.<\/a><\/p>\n Bridal Salon <\/strong>Kelly\u2019s Closet<\/a><\/p>\n Bride\u2019s Shoes <\/strong>Alexandre Birman<\/a><\/p>\n Bride\u2019s Rehearsal Dinner Dress <\/strong>Reformation<\/a>, Stetson<\/a>, Lucchese<\/a><\/p>\n Groom\u2019s Attire <\/strong>Lucchese<\/a>, Stetson<\/a>, Rolex<\/a><\/p>\n Groom\u2019s Fragrance<\/strong> Prada<\/a><\/p>\n Bridesmaids\u2019 Dresses <\/strong>BHLDN<\/a><\/p>\n Mother of the Bride’s Dress <\/strong>Oscar de la Renta<\/a><\/p>\n Flowers <\/strong>Moon Canyon<\/a><\/p>\n Invitations and Paper Products <\/strong>Paces Paper<\/a>, John Lineweaver<\/a><\/p>\n Music <\/strong>Davis & Maverick<\/a><\/p>\n Rentals <\/strong>Fete<\/a>, Loro Piana<\/a> (custom linens), Sabre Paris<\/a>, Juliska<\/a>, Jars USA<\/a>, BOBO Intriguing Objects<\/a>, West Elm<\/a><\/p>\n Photographer <\/strong>Corbin Gurkin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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