Ben & Tawny in the Orla Gown
Tawny and Ben exchanged vows in San Diego on a few Tuscan-style acres, the estate is Italian-inspired with lots of greenery and stone, setting the theme for their ceremony.
What is a Grace woman to you?
Someone who feels beautiful just as themselves and embraces a natural, ethereal and romantic version do themselves.
Which Grace dress did you choose and how did you know it was ‘The One’?
I chose the Orla gown because it was elegant, flattering and contoured my growing body perfectly (I was 6 months pregnant when I married my husband!)
Tell us about your experience when you found your dress, did you buy your wedding dress online or in one of our showrooms?
Showroom in San Diego with a small army of consultants who helped me with sizing, fit and alterations.
Where did you get married? Tell us about the location & style of your wedding day.
I got married at my family’s home in San Diego as it sits on a few Tuscan-style acres. Their estate is Italian-inspired with lots of greenery and stone.
What did you do for your first date?
Grabbed tacos and went off roading. We’re a very adventurous couple who love outdoors and adventure.
Did you DIY anything?
Absolutely not.
The funniest moment on the day was or something that surprised you?
Everything was a surprise on my wedding day! Because I was expecting our first son together in the middle of our engagement, I had 2 wedding planners and a roster of vendors who took a few inspiration pics and turned my vision into a real life dream in just 7 weeks.
Any last advice or words of wisdom that you can share with future Grace brides...
It’s not happy people who are thankful, it’s thankful people who are happy. Embrace the gratitude around the occasion and lean into every moment.
