Say Yes To The Dress - General Discussion

[Kohola3]

8 hours ago, 3girlsforus said:

All of that to say I'd never go to Kleinfeld. 

And more to show that the whole SYTTD circus is just that - a way to get fifteen-minutes-of-fame whores on TV while advertising for Kleinfelds.  It sounds like your experience has been a pleasant and peaceful one which is what it should be without drama and people making idiots of themselves.

I haven't watched SYTTD for at least 2 years because all of the dresses look the same.  And with the boring strapless ones, when they take close up photos all you can see is bare skin.  Why would anyone want to spend that kind of money on a dress that can't even be seen in half the pictures?

[Baltimore Betty]

Last night I went to the first fitting for my future daughter in law, her dress is gorgeous, Essense of Australia, a beautiful train, some bits of sparkle and lace, (she is a size 00 so everything looks good on her) but she is a little short, the hem would cost $250, yikes!  She opted for higher heels.  The other alterations needed ran about $200, I have no idea what they spent on the dress but her parents make a nice living and FDIL is level headed and not a big spender but you have to figure $1500 for the dress I am guessing.

Which makes me wonder if the Kleinfeld brides understand that when they give their budget and it is on the low end, there could be $500 in alterations additional cost.  The brides that exceed (common sense and) their budget combined with taxes and alterations will also have a rude awakening. 

My pragmatic daughter who is in a serious relationship let me know she plans to rent a dress if the day ever comes, I am happy/sad about that.

[AZ Curls]

Oh man, just checked out that Essense of Australia site, every single dress is gorgeous and classy.  I just recently got married last fall.  And had the courthouse wedding and a private Maui wedding.  And I only paid $42.99 for the courthouse dress and $70 for the Maui dress.  I really shy away from attention and a big wedding and reception would make me miserable.  I don't think I would be a good candidate for this show.

Here was my courthouse dress  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUB0XIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is my Maui dress https://www.lulus.com/products/beneath-the-garden-arbor-ivory-lace-maxi-dress/200210.html

http://blog.simplemauiwedding.net/2016/10/sandy-toes-smiles-to-last-elisha-juches.html

[Baltimore Betty]

12 minutes ago, 8th Light said:

Oh man, just checked out that Essense of Australia site, every single dress is gorgeous and classy.  I just recently got married last fall.  And had the courthouse wedding and a private Maui wedding.  And I only paid $42.99 for the courthouse dress and $70 for the Maui dress.  I really shy away from attention and a big wedding and reception would make me miserable.  I don't think I would be a good candidate for this show.

Here was my courthouse dress  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUB0XIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is my Maui dress https://www.lulus.com/products/beneath-the-garden-arbor-ivory-lace-maxi-dress/200210.html

http://blog.simplemauiwedding.net/2016/10/sandy-toes-smiles-to-last-elisha-juches.html

Beautiful dresses and you had money left over for you know, life! LOL. 

You two make a beautiful couple. Mazel Tov!

[Kohola3]

Wow, that dress for the beach was just perfect!  Shows that throwing handfuls of money does not always end up with the desired effect.  I can't believe that beautiful dress was $70.  Congrats!

[Spunkygal]

3 hours ago, AZ Curls said:

Oh man, just checked out that Essense of Australia site, every single dress is gorgeous and classy.  I just recently got married last fall.  And had the courthouse wedding and a private Maui wedding.  And I only paid $42.99 for the courthouse dress and $70 for the Maui dress.  I really shy away from attention and a big wedding and reception would make me miserable.  I don't think I would be a good candidate for this show.

Here was my courthouse dress  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUB0XIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is my Maui dress https://www.lulus.com/products/beneath-the-garden-arbor-ivory-lace-maxi-dress/200210.html

http://blog.simplemauiwedding.net/2016/10/sandy-toes-smiles-to-last-elisha-juches.html

Wow, how beautiful you both are and your dress was perfect! And your ring presentation was so clever! I, too, HATE attention and would have eloped if I had ever gotten hitched. 

[SunnyBeBe]

AZCurls, how lovely!  Very nice dress and gown.  So beautiful.  Congratulations to you both. I admire your taste. 

I stopped by out of curiosity.  Just wanted to see views on the show.  I think that I would enjoy the show more, if the brides were mature enough to have a back bone and be real about their opinion and selection of a gown.  I suppose all that bullying by family is staged, but......I don't know.  It irritates me. lol It's old. I think the show needs a new theme.  

I'd also appreciate it if they didn't pretend like dressing for a casino was proper for a formal wedding ceremony, especially, if in a church.  Man, I've never seen ladies so eager to show their breast.  I guess they haven't gotten it out of their system yet.  lol

Does anyone know if the dresses they are trying on are ones that others try on and they actually order one like it in your size?  I know that when they describe samples, you buy the one in the store.  

[AZ Curls]

40 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Does anyone know if the dresses they are trying on are ones that others try on and they actually order one like it in your size?  I know that when they describe samples, you buy the one in the store.  

I've heard that the sample size at Klienfelds is a 6.  But I wanna piggyback on your question because I've always been curious as to if they order it in your size or if the dress is completely made from scratch in your size.  Because if all they are doing is ordering your size from a warehouse, why does it take months and months for Klienfelds to get your dress?  So they have to be made from scratch, which leads me to this... you know how a diva will want the top from one dress and the bottom from another, so they charge her the full price of each dress?  Well if they do make dresses from scratch then they wouldn't need to charge her for 2 dresses since they are not creating the top from one and the bottom from one.  Also, for the samples that they sell in the store, does that mean that the dress is discontinued and they don't need the sample anymore because you can't order it? 

 

2 hours ago, Spunkygal said:

Wow, how beautiful you both are and your dress was perfect! And your ring presentation was so clever! I, too, HATE attention and would have eloped if I had ever gotten hitched. 

Thanks everyone for the positive comments, I love you guys.  Ok so funny you should mention the "ring presentation".  That Morganite rose gold ring that looks like my engagement ring is actually just fake costume jewelry.  I knew the photographer would want to do some photos of the rings, so I bought the cute little shell from Etsy (I actually got my jewelry & hair flowers there too) and then since I don't believe in engagement rings I got that to toss in there.  The reason why you don't see any pics of me wearing the silly thing is because it's a size 4 and I am 3 1/2. 

[SunnyBeBe]

That's funny!  My mom has never worn any kind of ring.  Not even a wedding band, after many years of marriage. She always said that rings bother her.  ??  My dad did though. 

Edited May 26, 2017 by SunnyBeBe

[Marisagf]

7 hours ago, AZ Curls said:

Oh man, just checked out that Essense of Australia site, every single dress is gorgeous and classy.  I just recently got married last fall.  And had the courthouse wedding and a private Maui wedding.  And I only paid $42.99 for the courthouse dress and $70 for the Maui dress.  I really shy away from attention and a big wedding and reception would make me miserable.  I don't think I would be a good candidate for this show.

Here was my courthouse dress  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUB0XIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is my Maui dress https://www.lulus.com/products/beneath-the-garden-arbor-ivory-lace-maxi-dress/200210.html

http://blog.simplemauiwedding.net/2016/10/sandy-toes-smiles-to-last-elisha-juches.html

Gorgeous!  You are a beautiful couple!!!  All the best to you!  :)

[Kohola3]

Watched the Great Britain version last night (after gardening all day, I was too tired to pick up the remote) and it was quite refreshing to see some different dresses.  Still some silly drama but not nearly as bad as the NY bimbos.

[roughing it]

AZ curls. The designers make the dress according to the bride's measurements, so made to order.  Which is why it can take up to 8 months. This happens at most bridal stores, not just at Kleinfeld. It may be different at a place like David''s Bridal though, they may have a dress in several sizes on the rack, but I've not shopped there so don't know for sure.

[AZChristian]

4 hours ago, roughing it said:

It may be different at a place like David''s Bridal though, they may have a dress in several sizes on the rack, but I've not shopped there so don't know for sure.

They do have dresses of several sizes on the racks, but one can also order a dress so they get one that not 25 other people have already tried on.

[shipmate]

IMHO, they can keep Shay & Co far away and just broadcast the UK edition instead.  So refreshing to see a variety of dresses being shown. 
This Ian Stuart dress took my breath away!

 

Edited June 4, 2017 by shipmate

[Kohola3]

Gorgeous.  Just breathtaking.  Words that have never passed  my lips with anything Pnina threw together.

[Oldernowiser]

Okay, so I haven't watched this show in a few years and happened to flip to it tonight...but holy backless strapless see-through Fredericks of Hollywood skanky sluttina, what has happened to wedding dresses? I thought Catherine brought classy back?

I remember the Pnina see-through corset dresses and thought they were tacky enough...but compared to these dresses they were conservative.

What's next? Ten grand for two blinged out pasties, a sequined thong, and a veil?

[rur]

9 hours ago, Oldernowiser said:

What's next? Ten grand for two blinged out pasties, a sequined thong, and a veil?

We've already seen some that come pretty close to that. ;-)

[my3sons]

Does anyone know why Martha Stewart was on the show last night?  I missed the explanation, if there was one, and didn't know if she knew the bride or bride's mother, or if she was there to promote her wedding book.  I thought Martha didn't look too happy some of the time.  I wonder if she really didn't like the bride's dress.  I thought it was interesting that employees -- I'm assuming that's what they were since they were all wearing black -- were standing at the edge of the salon watching when the bride said yes to the dress when asked the question by Martha.

There was another segment last night with para Olympic snowboarder Amy Purdy who came in three weeks before her wedding to pick out a dress.  The owner let her buy the only version of a Pnina dress off the rack.  I wonder if Kleinfeld's does that for any customer.  Did anyone hear how much the dress cost?  I either missed that or it wasn't mentioned.

When I got married almost 25 years ago, I had no idea it took months for a wedding dress to be made.  My fiancé and I had already chosen the date and ordered invitations when I went dress shopping.  The wedding was in three months.  In hindsight, thank God the store I went to was able to order the dress and it arrive a couple of weeks before the wedding.  They didn't charge a rush fee so I wonder if the eight month drama is only found in big city stores selling dresses that cost in the thousands. 

[SunnyBeBe]

I saw the episode with Martha Stewart.  I don't recall much about it though.  It was a friend.  This article says an employee of her publicist.  As I recall, Martha was pretty much an observer and didn't have a lot of input, which was appropriate, imo.  

http://people.com/style/martha-stewart-dishes-out-wedding-dress-advice-on-say-yes-to-the-dress/

[EmpressElle]

She was there to shill for her recently published book.  The bride was an employee of her publicist.  A good way to get publicity for a book about weddings.  

[Fostersmom]

On 4/11/2017 at 9:47 AM, TwirlyGirly said:

I finally watched all of the last episode with Omarosa (I'd recorded it).

What struck me at the beginning of her segment was the mention of her engagement ring. It's a 5-carat diamond.  According to diamondregistry.com: "[T]he prices per carat for 5 carat stones range from $9,350 to $147,400 PER CARAT." That puts the cost of Omarosa's ring at between $46,750.00 and $735,000.00.

Wondering how a minister could afford something like that, so I did a bit of sleuthing.

Her hubby is the pastor at The Sanctuary at Mt. Calvary in Jacksonville, FL. that church is located in the 32209 zip code. According to hometownlocator.com, the population of that zip code area is approximately 32,089, and its racial breakdown is about 97% black, with the average household income $34,658.00 and the per capita income $14,057.00. Average home value is $94,456.00. So this is not a wealthy area by any means.

I then looked at The Sanctuary at Mt. Calvary's website. There is a donation page, and one of the funds to which donations may be made is the minister's "Love Fund." In my experience, donation options on a church's website duplicate the options offered on the offering envelopes used during that church's services. For those not familiar with "Love Funds," ministers can be paid one of two ways; they are either given a fixed salary, or they are paid through donations made by the congregation to that minister's "Love Fund."

The following is based on my personal experience only, because I was unable to verify it through any other sources: without exception, every church I have visited that pays the minister through a "Love Fund" as opposed to a fixed salary has been a church that preaches "prosperity gospel"; i.e., whatever you give to "the Lord" will come back to you ten times, and the more you give, the more you will be "blessed." I don't think it's a coincidence that churches that operate that way have pastors that are multi-millionaires. They seem to believe a totally different interpretation of Matthew 19:24 than what the verse actually says.

I admit my own upbringing has influenced how I feel about this. I was raised in the Congregational Church. Despite its location in an upper-middle class town, our church's minister lived in the parsonage (a very modest home, considering the area). He visited the parishioners using his beat-up VW Beetle in the winter and when it was raining, during the summer months he used his 10-speed bicycle.

I suspect Mt. Calvary is just another one of those churches purposely operating in a poor area, designed to fleece those who can least afford it, in exchange for promises of being blessed with riches (a sort of "spiritual lottery" that never seems to pay off for those who need it most).

According to several articles I've read, the reason for the change of venue for Omarosa's wedding (it was supposed to be at her husband's church, and was changed to President Trump's new hotel in the Old Post Office in D.C.) was not just because she had received death threats, but also because there was a strong backlash from some members of Mt. Calvary's congregation. It's said the backlash has its roots in her association with President Trump, but I have to wonder if perhaps in the minds of those congregants it's coming from a subconscious realization it is they that are funding her, and her husband's, lavish lifestyle, while they struggle just to pay the bills? It's hard to admit you're being conned.

Which also makes me wonder if those "church ladies" Omarosa said call her "Lady O" do not mean that as a term of endearment or a compliment.

To bring this back to the topic of this thread, in light of all the above, Omarosa's posturing as a "woman of God" while accepting a $25,000.00 dress gratis and planning a very expensive wedding really rubs me the wrong way (not that I liked her prior to this episode. I didn't).

I don't think either she, or her husband, have answered a call to serve God, but have found a way to use God by taking advantage of those who can least afford it.

I work for a company that installs mobility devices, stair lifts, ramps, platform lifts, that sort of thing. We did a job a couple of years ago for a church that has 4 locations, but is technically 1 church. All 4 locations are in heavily urban areas and very much seem to be implying the more money their members give, the more spiritual they are.  However, the locations are all very much NOT affluent areas and the majority of the members are probably barely living at poverty level. The pastor drives very expensive luxury cars and travels between their locations, maybe 2 hours apart at the farthest ends at the most, by helicopter. We had to chase money to get paid from the church, even after we agreed to a payment structure we don't normally do for anyone, and then had to basically threaten legal action before we got a response and the balance owed. The pastor's wife is Lady X according to their web site, it actually calls her the First Lady of the church. I can see Omarosa eating that kind of thing up with a spoon. 

 

On 4/16/2017 at 11:52 AM, jacksgirl said:

Claudia isn't going to look like she wants in any dress.  She is short and a bit dumpy (no body shaming intended). I'm thinking she watched Sex and the City and sees herself as Carrie,  a witty writer. Ugh, I laughed at her in some of those dresses. I have kids her age and would be appalled if they were like her 

Claudia and her sisters somehow managed to make the Kardashians seem less annoying in contrast. Didn't think that was possible, but it was. And yes, she did look a little dumpy in the dresses she was trying on. She's dressing for the imaginary body she has in her head, not the reality one she has. I'm sorry, you've got to dress for the body you have. I found it interesting Kleinfeld's seemed to be closed while they were there taking their 100 pis on their phones. I'm pretty sure they don't normally allow that kind of thing and I didn't see anyone else there. 

 

On 4/24/2017 at 10:05 PM, jenifaohjenny said:

The "Grand Canyon" bride looked like a porn star coming out of that helicopter. Her boobs were ridiculous. And the fiancé was obnoxious!  I read online that she happened to go to Klienfelds when they were filming...and they asked her to be on show. That had to be the ugliest dress I've ever seen. 

Of course they asked her, they know trainwreck potential when they see it. And let's be honest, they probably took one look at her and knew they could unload some tacky ass shit they had been trying to get rid of for a while. Groom was pretty annoying too. I would like to know why her daughter didn't seem to be at the wedding, especially since it looked like the majority of the  guests were all teenage girls. His son was annoying me too and he was just standing there, but kept managing to shove his way into the camera shot. 

[laredhead]

My DVR recorded 3 hours of SYTTD - 1 hour of a Kleinfeld's rerun & 2 of the British version, which I much prefer to watch because there are so many different, beautiful dresses on the British version.  I need to remember to turn on the closed captioning though because some of their accents are hard to understand.  the prices of most of the dresses seem much more affordable than the ones at Kleinfeld's, but I think they look very nice. 

[Aunt Catfish]

On 1/29/2017 at 10:07 PM, MissT said:

I agree.  I thought this bride looked stunning in this dress. I remember watching this episode and thinking it was absolutely made for her.   

Sorry to be late to the party here!  Just catching up and had to comment on this lovely dress.  The Irish singer Enya is wearing an almost identical gown in the 80s video of Orinoco Flow.  Check it out on YouTube.  I think you will agree!

[blueblue]

I don't think Shay is staged just for the show. I had an appointment at Kleinfeld last month, on a quiet, non-filming weekday morning. Shay was there and suggested a dress to my consultant (which I already tried on and didn't like). So I do think he works there on normal days and generally tries to be helpful. 

I really liked one of the dresses I tried on, but just couldn't justify the four figure price tag (on the low-end of the Kleinfeld spectrum). I ended up ordering a sample Vera Wang online at 1/10 of the original price.  Even though it wasn't from recent seasons and needed to be touched-up, the silk felt luxurious and its style elegant and classy.  

[brilliantbreakfast]

5 minutes ago, blueblue said:

I don't think Shay is staged just for the show. I had an appointment at Kleinfeld last month, on a quiet, non-filming weekday morning. Shay was there and suggested a dress to my consultant (which I already tried on and didn't like). So I do think he works there on normal days and generally tries to be helpful. 

I really liked one of the dresses I tried on, but just couldn't justify the four figure price tag (on the low-end of the Kleinfeld spectrum). I ended up ordering a sample Vera Wang online at 1/10 of the original price.  Even though it wasn't from recent seasons and needed to be touched-up, the silk felt luxurious and its style elegant and classy.  

That's a stunning dress, blueblue.  Congratulations!

[Kohola3]

Gorgeous!  Now that can be called classy and classic.

[Spunkygal]

1 hour ago, blueblue said:

I don't think Shay is staged just for the show. I had an appointment at Kleinfeld last month, on a quiet, non-filming weekday morning. Shay was there and suggested a dress to my consultant (which I already tried on and didn't like). So I do think he works there on normal days and generally tries to be helpful. 

I really liked one of the dresses I tried on, but just couldn't justify the four figure price tag (on the low-end of the Kleinfeld spectrum). I ended up ordering a sample Vera Wang online at 1/10 of the original price.  Even though it wasn't from recent seasons and needed to be touched-up, the silk felt luxurious and its style elegant and classy.  

Perfection! And what a steal! You are one smart cookie! Congrats!

[ParkCirclegirl]

3 hours ago, blueblue said:

I don't think Shay is staged just for the show. I had an appointment at Kleinfeld last month, on a quiet, non-filming weekday morning. Shay was there and suggested a dress to my consultant (which I already tried on and didn't like). So I do think he works there on normal days and generally tries to be helpful. 

I really liked one of the dresses I tried on, but just couldn't justify the four figure price tag (on the low-end of the Kleinfeld spectrum). I ended up ordering a sample Vera Wang online at 1/10 of the original price.  Even though it wasn't from recent seasons and needed to be touched-up, the silk felt luxurious and its style elegant and classy.  

Stunning dress! Mazel tov to you. 

[Wings]

Today is the first I have watched this show.  A mini marathon is on so I gave it a try even though I hate weddings!  LOL.   I paused buzzing around to see the food and catch a glimpse of the dresses. 

Strapless gowns have been in style for a couple of decades now and they just don't look good on most women.  The cannot be comfortable either.   

The few I have seen, thus, far have been tacky but I suppose that makes sense.  Not for 13k though.   Oy  Most of the food looked good though.  

The dresses posted in this thread are VERY nice!  

I liked the wedding with animals and birds.  Any event that includes them is good with me.    Not so tacky either, there is carpet in the dining room. LOL!   Yum, brunch buffet too.  Okay, this is the best so far.  

[cpcathy]

I feel like I'm at the breaking point with SYTTD, the brides are selfish divas, then you add in overly opinionated, probably jealous friends and overbearing mothers, I'm just done. I DID, however, catch the UK version last night and wow, how refreshing! No narrator, briskly edited, nice brides, nice mums (except for one, and it was minor), and beautiful, non-stripper fairy gowns. I will only watch UK from now on!

[Kohola3]

36 minutes ago, cpcathy said:

I will only watch UK from now on!

Ditto. I gave up on the NY version several seasons ago for all of the reasons you mentioned. I have caught the UK version and will try and remember to watch that.  Quite a different format. I hope they don't ruin it with the nasty shenanigans we saw at Kleinfelds.

[mstar1125]

The polygamist couple episode was on again Saturday night. Twice actually, once at 8pm and once at 11pm; I had the good sense to shut it off the second time through, but not the first unfortunately. I just felt bad for first wife all over again. Their whole story sounds like a retcon. First wife explains that she developed OCD postpartum, leading to her not wanting to be touched by her husband and therefore pushing him to an open relationship. I've never heard of avoidance of touch as a symptom of OCD (except in the case of avoiding objects that are actually or perceived to be dirty/germ-ridden, so maybe that is what she means). Then second wife tells the consultant in their private session that first wife didn't know at first that husband and second wife were seeing each other. So which is it? Did first wife push husband toward the open relationship or did husband start another relationship and then tell first wife. 

 

This episode also featured blogger/instagrammer Glori, who wanted a unique Spring 2017 dress for her 2017 Memorial Day wedding. She left empty handed. I found her instagram, and boy was she snarky about her entire appearance on the show, even going so far to admit that she already had a Spring 2017 dress when she went on the show and basically calling out everyone on the show as liars because they kept saying they would be unable to get her a Spring 2017 dress in time. Also, the dress she ended up wearing to her wedding (designed by Ines DiSanto) was extremely underwhelming and looks like every other dress we've seen: https://www.instagram.com/gloriousbe/

[camom]

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Did first wife push husband toward the open relationship or did husband start another relationship and then tell first wife. 

My personal opinion is that he started seeing #2 and then convinced #1 that she pushed him to it.  Her self-esteem is so low that she feels the need to either accept #2 or be on her own with the kid(s) and no way to support herself.  She is going to find herself basically alone anyway I think, because hubby has a new toy.  When he tires of #2, he may come back to #1 or he may look for #3.  None of the wives will be getting their emotional needs met.  I simply do not understand why women agree to this set-up.

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Edited June 19, 2017 by camom

[blueblue]

11 hours ago, mstar1125 said:

The polygamist couple episode was on again Saturday night. Twice actually, once at 8pm and once at 11pm; I had the good sense to shut it off the second time through, but not the first unfortunately. I just felt bad for first wife all over again. Their whole story sounds like a retcon. First wife explains that she developed OCD postpartum, leading to her not wanting to be touched by her husband and therefore pushing him to an open relationship. I've never heard of avoidance of touch as a symptom of OCD (except in the case of avoiding objects that are actually or perceived to be dirty/germ-ridden, so maybe that is what she means). Then second wife tells the consultant in their private session that first wife didn't know at first that husband and second wife were seeing each other. So which is it? Did first wife push husband toward the open relationship or did husband start another relationship and then tell first wife. 

My biggest discomfort with that episode is the hubby/fiance. I thought he looked like a pervert during the segment where he held both wives' hands and explained how he love them both. Didn't believe a word.  

[laredhead]

I think the polygamist couple episode should not be aired again.  It's very uncomfortable to watch (I saw it once when it originally was aired), and I think it's very unfair to the first wife who seems to have some emotional problems.  I understand ratings, but this is not necessary or right.

[Shannon L.]

I just finished the 2 hour British version and I'm still enjoying that one.  They are starting to show the some of the same dresses over and over, but not as much as the one at Klienfield's and we are still seeing a nice variety.  I've even got to see a few that I previously saw in the background and wanted to see featured!  I'm loving the lack of drama on the show.  Sure, there is some, but it's nothing like what we get in the US version.  The only thing I don't like is that they are more likely to have a bride try on a dress that is far out of her price range without telling her first.  They are a little more respectful of the budgets here.  Speaking of budgets:  How much does Klienfield's mark up dresses when we are seeing some really  nice ones in England for about $2000 American?  Here they complain about how limited they are with the choices when the budget is so low, yet, the shop in the UK seems have a pretty good selection at the lower prices.

[cpcathy]

The prices on US wedding dresses really is highway robbery. Pnina charging $10000 and up really is a scam.

I also noticed on the British version that the consultants are more concerned with the shape of the bride and finding something that is flattering. I'm not sure why the US women are called consultants when they'll put anything on a bride and then let them look horrible (mermaid on a girl with a full tummy? Really?) The British consultants actually seemed to note what shape was not working and suggested a different shape.

[camom]

My only complaint about the British version is that I tend to watch the show while doing other things.  With the British show I need to have the closed captioning on so I have to be watching the screen in order to get what is being said.

[Kohola3]

28 minutes ago, camom said:

With the British show I need to have the closed captioning on so I have to be watching the screen in order to get what is being said.

Ditto.  I miss things otherwise.  I love their support of each other so I appreciate hearing their comments to each other.

[cpcathy]

Also noticed on the British show they don't need all the clips and binders to close the dresses in the back, the sample sizes must be for "normal" women!

[AZChristian]

1 hour ago, cpcathy said:

Also noticed on the British show they don't need all the clips and binders to close the dresses in the back, the sample sizes must be for "normal" women!

Or it could be like David's Bridal, where they have many of the dresses in multiple sizes.  Maybe because their prices aren't outlandish, they can afford to have multiple sizes available.  And trying on a dress that fits would probably result in more sales, wouldn't it?

[Mrs. Hanson]

On 5/20/2017 at 5:21 PM, gonecrackers said:

Maybe it's just me, but most of the brides' fathers have given me a creepy vibe on this show.

I agree!  The dad with with the bandana ans looked like a puffy Bret Michaels was the worst.  So much chatter about "my little girl" - he was gross.

Pnina seems like a lovely lady but her dresses are horrid.  I love lace and do not want to look like a bedazzler came at me with a white hot intensity.  The see through corset?  Ugly and dated.  

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The glitter, the glam. I dunno if a lot of the bridezillas understand wedding vows. It's just the me-me-me mindset. You are not saying 'yes' to the dress. Nice if you can afford thousands of dollars for something you will wear for a few hours. And probably sell on eBay a year later to cover divorce stuff.

100% AGREE!!  I went through a similiar thing with my first hubby:  he wanted to PARTY PARTY PARTY!!!  He wanted to DANCE DANCE DANCE!  Never mind we never went out dancing, either before or since,  I am getting remarried October 7th and our wedding (his first!) will be simple:  late morning ceremony, lunch buffet, no dancing, no drinking.  Just a respectful affair.  No bling, no stripper dress (I am a mom! - I can look good w/out the porn star look, thanks) I took one girlfriend to pick out the dress, and it took about thirty minutes.  Having a crowd there to judge.....shudders.......no thanks.

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[gonecrackers]

Congrats on your upcoming wedding Mrs. Hanson!  I'm a very low-key person, so what you have planned sounds lovely to me.

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I will only watch UK from now on!

I still like the NYC version better.   They look so cramped in the UK one.  Not enough walking around room!  There's something about the way it's filmed that seems different to me.  I'll still watch it occasionally though.  One thing I've noticed about the UK version is that they often times don't tell the bride the price of the dress until she has it on and is showing it to her family.  There have been several times that the dresses have been way over their budget, then they spring the price on them once they've fallen in love with the dress.   At least with Kleinfelds, they don't generally surprise them with the price tag after trying on the dress.  

[Mrs. Hanson]

11 hours ago, gonecrackers said:

Congrats on your upcoming wedding Mrs. Hanson!  I'm a very low-key person, so what you have planned sounds lovely to me.

Thank you so much!  It is a low key gathering.  We are both 52 but truthfully, had we gotten married when we were both 26 I bet our wedding would have been the same as it will be in the fall.  Keeping this in the dress topic, my dress was $350!  I bought it at a Bridal Consignment shop....it is very simple and pretty, no "bling" (Gosh I hate that word) no belt, no drama.  Just a nice ivory dress and yes I am adding sleeves!

Another peeve of mine and yes I know it is for drama"  Bride:  My budget is $2000, firm.  Entourage: "Let's pull a $6000 dress for fun!!!"  No, let's not.  Are you chipping in?  

I am VERY budget minded.  If i said, Look my budget is $500 (at me Bridal Consignment store!) I would NOT want someone saying well look, I will pitch in $2000!  My feeling would be, let's pay off a bill or two with that $2000.  Thank you you for thinking of me but it is OUTSIDE OF MY VALUE SYSTEM TO PAY $2000 FOR A DRESS.

Here I am in my "budget" dress! Edited to add:  Sorry it is so huge!!  If I could make it smaller I would!!!!  Take THAT Kleinfelds!!  It was from a Bridal Consignment store, yes but it was new with tags.

 

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[Spunkygal]

13 minutes ago, Mrs. Hanson said:

Thank you so much!  It is a low key gathering.  We are both 52 but truthfully, had we gotten married when we were both 26 I bet our wedding would have been the same as it will be in the fall.  Keeping this in the dress topic, my dress was $350!  I bought it at a Bridal Consignment shop....it is very simple and pretty, no "bling" (Gosh I hate that word) no belt, no drama.  Just a nice ivory dress and yes I am adding sleeves!

Another peeve of mine and yes I know it is for drama"  Bride:  My budget is $2000, firm.  Entourage: "Let's pull a $6000 dress for fun!!!"  No, let's not.  Are you chipping in?  

I am VERY budget minded.  If i said, Look my budget is $500 (at me Bridal Consignment store!) I would NOT want someone saying well look, I will pitch in $2000!  My feeling would be, let's pay off a bill or two with that $2000.  Thank you you for thinking of me but it is OUTSIDE OF MY VALUE SYSTEM TO PAY $2000 FOR A DRESS.

Here I am in my "budget" dress! Edited to add:  Sorry it is so huge!!  If I could make it smaller I would!!!!  Take THAT Kleinfelds!!  It was from a Bridal Consignment store, yes but it was new with tags.

 

You are gorgeous! And I flove that you set a budget and stayed under the budget!  That dress is so flattering on you. Your groom is one lucky dude! Much happiness to you both!

[Mrs. Hanson]

4 minutes ago, Spunkygal said:

You are gorgeous! And I flove that you set a budget and stayed under the budget!  That dress is so flattering on you. Your groom is one lucky dude! Much happiness to you both!

Awwww....thank you!!  We knew each other as kids, teens (went to school together and were in many classes) and college but never dated.  Years (many!) later we met again through FB and well.....here we go!  It is a sweet story and now I have the budget dress to go with the small wedding!!!  Thank you again!!

[Kohola3]

Maybe wisdom comes with age.  Sticking to a budget is something that the brides we see on SYYTD don't seem to understand in the least.  I shudder to think about them stumbling through what will probably be short marriages and then parting as the debt grows out of control.  

Lovely story, lovely dress!

[Mrs. Hanson]

On 10/19/2014 at 7:42 PM, scootypuffjr said:

I, too, was one screaming "Run!  Run as fast as you can!" to Ricardo Silva when Miss Thang announced she needed two dresses, but I knew he wouldn't listen.  Who knows why someone is drawn to someone else?  She wasn't even that cute; not nearly as cute as she thought she was, anyway.  Though it seems he is happy being a teacher now and is making a success of it.  Good on him!  I wonder how Miss Thang feels about being the wife of a lowly $51K teacher at a disadvantaged school rather than a glamorous football player?

51K?  Lucky him!!  I am a special ed teacher and don't make that.  I live in MN not DC and I do know teachers make more there!

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[gonecrackers]

3 hours ago, Mrs. Hanson said:

Thank you so much!  It is a low key gathering.  We are both 52 but truthfully, had we gotten married when we were both 26 I bet our wedding would have been the same as it will be in the fall.  Keeping this in the dress topic, my dress was $350!  I bought it at a Bridal Consignment shop....it is very simple and pretty, no "bling" (Gosh I hate that word) no belt, no drama.  Just a nice ivory dress and yes I am adding sleeves!

Another peeve of mine and yes I know it is for drama"  Bride:  My budget is $2000, firm.  Entourage: "Let's pull a $6000 dress for fun!!!"  No, let's not.  Are you chipping in?  

I am VERY budget minded.  If i said, Look my budget is $500 (at me Bridal Consignment store!) I would NOT want someone saying well look, I will pitch in $2000!  My feeling would be, let's pay off a bill or two with that $2000.  Thank you you for thinking of me but it is OUTSIDE OF MY VALUE SYSTEM TO PAY $2000 FOR A DRESS.

Here I am in my "budget" dress! Edited to add:  Sorry it is so huge!!  If I could make it smaller I would!!!!  Take THAT Kleinfelds!!  It was from a Bridal Consignment store, yes but it was new with tags.

 

Beautiful & tasteful!  I love that you're adding sleeves; I miss them on dresses as it adds so much. Congrats to you both - what a great story!

I agree on the budget busters they bring along - horrible people. If they're gonna do that they need to open their own wallets to chip in, or better yet stay home.