Artist Mackenzie Cantor's Hand-Painted Danielle Frankel Gown Shapes Carmel Valley Wedding Aesthetic
On June 6, 2026, artist Mackenzie Cantor and entrepreneur Benjamin Taft exchanged vows at Carmel Valley Ranch in California, following a proposal at her NYC gallery show in March 2025. Cantor wore a custom gown by Danielle Frankel, featuring pastel blue tones and hand-painted floral designs. For the rehearsal dinner, she opted for her mother’s wedding dress and later changed into an Oscar de la Renta gown for the reception. Taft sported a tailored Tom Ford tuxedo. The ceremony included a floral chuppah and music selections like 'Canon in D' and 'Crazy in Love,' officiated by Ben's sister, Evelyn Taft, alongside Rabbi Peretz. Their reception featured live strings, speeches, ice cream sundaes, and a casino night. The couple rekindled their romance in 2022 and concluded their honeymoon at the 2026 World Cup finals.
Key facts
- Artist Mackenzie Cantor and entrepreneur Benjamin Taft married on June 6, 2026, at Carmel Valley Ranch in California.
- Cantor wore a custom hand-painted Danielle Frankel Juniper gown, redesigned with the brand's team.
- The wedding aesthetic was built around the gown's cream and pastel blue hues.
- Ben wore a bespoke Tom Ford tuxedo with a gold shimmer fabric.
- All guests wore black to allow artistic elements to stand out.
- Ben's sister, Evelyn Taft, a CBS weather broadcaster, officiated with Rabbi Peretz.
- The couple met in college and reconnected with a trip to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- The reception featured ice cream sundaes instead of cake and a blue velvet dance venue.
- The wedding was planned by Sophia Goff, with florals by Unwritten Florals and stationery by Prim & Pixie.
Entities
Artists
- Mackenzie Cantor
- Benjamin Taft
- Evelyn Taft
- Rabbi Peretz
- Sophia Goff
- Lauren Brantley
- Kristin Piteo
- Rustin Sotoodeh
- Matt Stern
- Erika
- Grace
- Vik
- Addie
- Josh Lauder
- Eliana Lauder
- Simon
- Allison
- Kate
- Maddy
- Ally
- Riley Tinsley
- Isabella
- Matilda
- Isa
- Miryum
Institutions
- Danielle Frankel
- Tom Ford
- Oscar de la Renta
- Giorgio Armani
- Michael Michaud
- Monique Lhuillier
- Carmel Valley Ranch
- The Inn at Spanish Bay
- Pebble Beach
- CBS
- Vogue
- Prim & Pixie
- Unwritten Florals
Locations
- Carmel Valley
- California
- New York City
- Qatar
- Pebble Beach
- Carmel Valley Ranch
- The Inn at Spanish Bay