I Had To: Taylor Wedding (Erin’s Version)
I know, I have to let this go- but I just cannot help but feel like this all makes no sense and I need to work through all my feelings. If I was worth over a billion dollars, I would have had SUCH a different wedding. I know, I know- money cannot buy taste and maybe she’s a little developmentally arrested in her teen years as that’s what phase of life made her so famous- but STILL. MSG + Adam Sandler + a raffle = WHAT?
If security and not being outside was the concern, may I present VERSAILLES? LOL. I checked and you CAN rent it for a private event but you have to be very special and very rich (is anyone more those two things than T Swift?) Big enough for a bajillion people (although, I would prefer less…) I mean, if we’re gonna go all Marie Antoinette with it maybe we just do it LITERALLY?
I was picturing something more Princess meets Folklore, although that really doesn’t jive aesthetically- bear with me. Over the top florals, but in a wild english garden way- shades of red, pink, plum and chartreuse. Red is her signature color anyways- why ignore it (I sound like Elle Woods). Amazing layering patterned china, sumptuous linens and TONS of candlelight. This Elie Saab Couture gown would have been SO perfect on her- with a signature red lip of course, and then this cute Oscar de la Renta short lace number for dancing with some Louboutins.
A vision board quickly rendered….
Using some hints from her actual wedding, the invites could have used a hand painted landscape- but as envelope liners closed with wax seals. Favor boxes could have been embroidered linen, guest could be given fans for the heat (maybe embroidered lace instead of these paper ones I show here, referencing her handkerchief favors….)
Kinda this vibe by Blossom Events– elegant and fancy but then transforms into a dance club in an unexpected way? Just a thought… :)
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Had she only reached out to you… so much more elegant.
I think they had a circus-like wedding on purpose. What I mean is that they knew they wouldn’t be able to out-run the paparazzi and the leaks and the speculation so they just decided to go with it and turn it into a circus. That’s the only explanation I can come up with. I wouldn’t be surprised if they decide to have something just for them now that the tacky spectacle is out of the way. At least the romantic in me is hoping that is what will happen, but the world is in chaos and I am consistently surprised and disappointed so who even knows.
TS missed the mark..
KUDOS, Erin…Gor-Jus!!
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for speaking the truth! When I found out she was getting married at MSG I was absolutely flummoxed. She could have been married *anywhere* in the entire world. Instead the vibes were high school stadium/cafeteria elaborately decorated for prom.
But at the end of the day, no matter how over the top your prom was, it was still prom.
P.S. Love you, love and have all of your books, and regret not hiring you for our kitchen and bathroom remodel instead of a young male designer. Next time!
OMG! Thank you. I DON’T GET IT!
Some elements in the press:
1) I read a story on HuffPost written by the wife of one of her former music producers who was invited BY TEXT (?) which he (naturally) deleted thinking it was a spoof.
2) Adam Sandler? Someone funny on Threads said she let him make one decision about the wedding… and *that* was his choice.
Ugh.
3) I’d read that she asked and paid another bride for the same weekend at a hotel in Rhode Island near her home? I was/am waiting to hear that their private (real) wedding was there- too late to hope?
It goes without saying that your vision for the wedding is spectacular… maybe for their vow renewal?
Everything about it felt weird. I know the people are famous but a dj and a tv host you’ve met at work once or twice? It’s like me inviting that guy I spoke to twice at the coffee machine.
I can’t get over why you’d choose such a venue when an estate in Rhode Island was an option. Surely she’s rich enough to get a no fly zone for the day? ;-)
I love your choices. The pink accents are gorgeous.
I love your vision board. So romantic and classy! You are not the only one who does not understand anything about how the wedding actually transpired.
Your taste is exquisite and I have all 3 of your books. Erin you were the 1st blog I ever read. You and your hubby were living in your condo. Hmm maybe it was pioneer woman talking about her Marlboro man. Not sure. Anyhoo I fear T&T will never have privacy again. Kinda like princess Diana or Elvis Presley I told my husband I can just hop in my car to get the manicure I can’t afford and not be followed. But I wish them the best. They are adorable. (P.s. I’m probably older than their parents 🤷🏼♀️)
I like your vision!
I admire Ms. Swift, but this event falls into the category of “just because you can does not mean you should.”
So much better. The MSG thing is an unbelievable stunt.
I love your style board. So elegant but with whimsy. Elevated taste.
I look forward to your reviews on absolutely everything. You put into words very eloquently exactly my thoughts on the wedding. I am fearful but hopeful I’m wrong that going forward she can embrace a some normalcy with a private life. This wedding was worrisome in that regard.
I love what you picked. As with your what-should-have-been red carpet dresses, this is an upgrade on reality. You have beautiful taste and a unique talent to find things that reflect the person but in there best light. No wonder you’re such a successful designer. Thank you for showing up for us!