The Rise of the House of Taylor: A Story of Bridal Gowns, Champagne, and Female Empowerment
Suzy Taylor, owner of House of Taylor Bridal, isn’t new to Downtown Lubbock or the wedding industry. She is, however, new to owning a bridal boutique–you’d never know it, though.International Moves + Career ShiftsTaylor, originally from New Zealand, started her life in Texas in Houston and found her way to Lubbock. She’s worked as a photographer (weddings, maternity, family, senior portraits) for 13 years at her downtown studio on Broadway.When a friend approached Taylor, wondering if she’d be interested in buying a bridal gown boutique, it took a while before she was ready to jump in. But just days after she did, a space right down the street from her photography studio became available, and Taylor knew this was where she was meant to serve brides looking for their dream wedding gown.Ready to put a personal spin on the boutique formerly known as Ready to I Do, Taylor began her rebrand, which included the name the boutique goes by now.“I think it really just elevated the space… I wante...