I am a sucker for wedding shows in general, and in particular the ones which show the brides shopping for their gowns. If you really like seeing brides attempt on mermaids, ballgowns, and all the rest in the quest for that one ideal wedding dress, then there is a new show you will enjoy. The enjoyable new wedding show of the season is "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta".
The original "Say Yes to the Dress" show is set in New York, and it is terrific fun. Just like "Law and Order", occasionally when one program is wonderful, two (or three or four) versions are even greater. What sets the Atlanta version of the hit tv show apart from the original is its distinctly Southern flavor. What makes it similar are the superb functions of the New York show: the brides, the family drama, the insights of the staff, the fabulous fashion director, and of course, the wedding gowns!
Southerners love a decent wedding! This ought to be true based on the multi-generational clans which accompany the brides to Bridals by Lori in Atlanta. If choosing out a dress to please your mom seems daunting, imagine also having to please your grandmother, your aunt, your sisters, your perfect friend, and oh yeah - your self! It is a key undertaking, and often it is a miracle if the bride finds a dress that the entire family can agree on.
The families on "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta" are opinionated! And they are not shy about expressing their feelings on the bridal gowns, veils, and wedding jewelry, either. On one recent episode I saw, the bride was a stunning Atlanta Falcons cheerleader who was seeking something to wear for an outdoor wedding at an historic style location. But did the bride's mom care about any of that? No way! The mother of the bride had decided that if fitted was great, skin tight was superior and that if delicate beading was good, than an all-out sparkle explosion was the only way to go. The staff at Bridals by Lori got "madder than a wet hen" watching the mother shoot down every thing her daughter liked, even though the patient bride went dwelling empty handed.
Often those terrific major families can pull together to support the bride, even if it takes them a although to come around. That is one of the factors that is the most fun about "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta". When a bride has tried on a gazillion gowns and she is about to tear her hair out, suddenly the fashion director or consultant pulls out a dark horse: a gown that is absolutely nothing like what the bride thinks she wants. She slips it on and the magic occurs: moms start off crying, stern grandmothers melt, and sisters cheer. This is the moment that makes all the drama worth it, for brides and the staff at the bridal salon.
Of course, the gowns themselves are the center of the program. It is fantastic fun to watch the ladies try all the newest styles in wedding dresses, veils, and wedding jewelry. The Southern brides have a definite flair for the dramatic too, which makes it all the far more enjoyable to see what they ultimately select. So if you are looking for an enjoyable bit of eye candy with some uplifting moments, be positive to check out "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta". And if you are a Southern bride willing to share her gown shopping expertise with the world, the show is still accepting applications!
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