Soap Opera Digest

At Forrester, Pam couldn't resist teasing Donna about Stephanie moving into the guesthouse. She predicted that Eric and Stephanie would reconcile. After Pam left, a depressed Donna reached into her purse and tore into a bag of chips. She was startled when Hope entered. "Hey, Aunt Donna, what's wrong? You look miserable!" Hope commented. Donna and Hope commiserated with one another that their men were spending the day with the women that could threaten their relationships. Donna continued scarfing chips. One thing Hope said she was thankful for was that Ridge could never bounce back to Taylor again. She began going through boxes in an attempt to help her dad get organized in his new office. She came across an old photo album Taylor must have made for him long ago. Hope and Donna marveled at the memories contained in the book.

At Taylor's house, the florists were putting the finishing touches on the arrangements. Upstairs, Taylor answered her phone and was surprised to hear Whip on the other end. He begged her to come help him get dressed. Taylor refused, saying she wanted to follow tradition. She thanked him for the beautiful wedding gown he and Bridget had designed for her.

Out on the veranda, Steffy and Thomas were dressed and ready for the wedding. A tuxedo-clad Oliver arrived and Steffy leaped into his arms. She proclaimed that they made a hot couple, and predicted that their relationship would soon go beyond maid of honor-best man.

The wedding guests began arriving and Stephanie and Eric greeted everyone. Eric apologized to Jackie for "stealing" Stephanie away from the company. Jackie was in a happy wedding mood, though, and dismissed his concerns. She exclaimed that weddings made her happy, just as her own "solid" marriage to Owen. Bridget and Owen exchanged sheepish glances.

Ridge arrived for the nups. Stephanie appeared and comforted him. "It's a big day, isn't it, honey?" she asked. Ridge responded that he was happy for Taylor and the new direction her life was taking. Stephanie tried to goad Ridge into saying that he wished Taylor would not marry Whip. He didn't take the bait, though, which Brooke witnessed from the shadows. Brooke became wistful as she flashed back to all the times Stephanie had told her that Ridge would always end up with Taylor. Bridget comforted her mom, but Brooke remained a bit shaken. "This is a hard day for Ridge ... it's like the end of an era for him," she said sadly.

Back inside, Steffy congratulated her mother and gave her a big hug. "I haven't been this happy in a long, long time," Taylor admitted. Steffy said that although she had always longed for her mom and dad to reunite, she was very happy for her. After she left, Stephanie arrived and expressed her sadness that her former daughter-in-law would not be reuniting with Ridge. "Please just be happy for me — this is my wedding day!" Taylor implored.

Oliver made his way up to Steffy's bedroom, where Whip was getting dressed. He was discussing his best man duties with his cousin, when Agnes arrived. Whip was glad he could have family around him. Agnes and Oliver presented their grandfather's flask to him as a wedding gift, and Whip was touched. They left, and Ridge arrived. "You wanted to see me?" Ridge inquired. Whip explained that he wanted to make sure things between them were "cool" and that he would never try to replace Ridge as a father. Whip sensed that Ridge was having a hard time letting go of Taylor, and said that he understood, since Taylor was such a great lady.

Brooke found Whip out on the veranda. Whip teased her that she should be extra happy about Taylor being taken off the market. Brooke giggled and admitted she was.

Finally alone with her thoughts in her bedroom, Taylor flashed back to all her romantic memories with Ridge. She was startled by a knock on the door and was taken off guard to see Ridge. He tried to express his feelings, but got tongue-tied and instead swept her into a hug.

Downstairs, the wedding was about to begin and the pastor instructed all the guests to be seated. Eric and Stephanie sat together, and Ridge slipped in next to Brooke at the last second. Brooke wondered where he had been, but Ridge avoided answering, saying there was "something" he just had to do. The wedding began, and Steffy processed in. Taylor appeared, looking radiant in a strapless white gown with a powder blue sash. Whip beamed from ear to ear upon seeing his bride coming toward him. Taylor moved gracefully up the aisle and handed her bouquet to her daughter. Whip whispered that she was the most beautiful bride he had ever seen. The pastor began speaking about the beauty of marriage. Bridget and Owen both shifted uncomfortably next to their spouses. Steffy and Oliver exchanged smiles. When the pastor asked if anyone knew of any reason why the couple should not be married, Ridge stood up. "I'm not going to let this happen!" he announced. The guests gasped collectively, while Brooke and Taylor were both taken aback. Taylor's mouth hung open in shock.