Fashionably On Time

After Kasey’s wedding, two receptions in two different states and then Julie’s wedding in Utah – all within the last month – you’d think the Stephens family would be all wedding’d out. But noooooo, it seems we are gluttons for punishment.

On September 23rd, Jaime’s elyseREUBEN gown designs were featured in a bridal fashion show hosted by Wein’s Family Cellars Winery in Temecula, California. Jaime did her designer thing and Cassie and Jill modeled Flower Girl dresses on the runway. Jonathan didn’t want to be there and complained a lot (you could say he put the “whine” in winery, yuk yuk).

Fun Fact:
elyseREUBEN was founded in 1995 by designer Jaime Stephens, the company name is a combination of hers and her husband’s middle names. elyseREUBEN began as a referral-based custom bridal business in Northern California with an emphasis on affordable, modest fashions. The company quickly developed a loyal client-base, and over the years Jaime has hosted bridal showcases and participated in non-profit runway shows promoting her unique style of elegance and sophistication.

Since relocating to Southern California in 2003, Jaime has expanded her label, creating Jaime Elyse Couture for high-end bridal fashion and Molly’s Clothing for casual wear. Last month, an elyseREUBEN gown was featured on the cover of San Diego Style Weddings Magazine. Look for more elyseREUBEN covers in the coming months, including the January 2008 issue.

In addition to Cassie and Jill strutting their stuff, Jaime’s long-time models Dominique and Britney were there in fine form.







The venue was beautiful and the show was a lot of fun. Our thanks to everyone who helped make it a success.


“I got to be in a fashion show and I got to get paid, and that made it more funner. I used my $25 to buy a monkey necklace and Lawrence, the guy who was hosting the show, gave me a starfish necklace. He gave Jillian a $25 gift certificate for books. Anyway, I walked out and did poses. At first I had to wear the cream dress, then I had to wear the polka-dot. Then in the second one we had a new model. Her name was Majesty. She wore one of my dresses and one of Jillian’s dresses. It was hard getting changed while the wind was blowing the curtains. Did you know that the thing we were using to get changed in fell over? Good thing it was after the last show!”








"I was in a fashion model show with Cassie. It was a lot of fun. I bought a dolphin with my $25. I modeled a blue Easter dress, a plain white dress and a red and white dress.”