When men join the entourage for dress shopping, things can get very interesting!
Some brides have envisioned what they will walk down the aisle in their whole lives and when it comes time to shop, they know exactly what they want - or do they?
Fashion forward entourage members hit the sofa to help the brides in their lives find the perfect dress.
Bringing kids to a bridal appointment makes wedding dress shopping a family affair.
Opinionated family members can make finding the perfect dress a real challenge.
Ordering a wedding dress can take 6 to 8 months, but these brides only have 6 to 8 weeks!
Every bride has dreamed about her wedding day and every mother of the bride has been planning that wedding since the day her daughter was born.
For a daddy’s girl, wedding dress shopping isn’t complete until dad loves the dress as much as she does.
Brides and dresses come in many shapes and sizes and every bride wants that perfect dress that makes her look and feel amazing.
For some brides, when it comes time to choose the perfect wedding dress, it’s their friends’ opinions on the dress that matter most!
When a perfectionist bride hits the salon, finding the dress that checks off every detail on her list can be a challenge.
The bustling streets and city skyline are the backdrops for brides planning downtown weddings.
A barn, burlap and mason jars – the essentials for a bride planning a country themed wedding!
When a bride hunts for the dress of her dreams, sometimes two can be a magic number!
For these brides, the perfect dress is also their perfect silhouette: a ball gown.
Sometimes when it comes to finding the perfect dress, it’s all about the fabric!
For some brides the destination of their wedding plays a big part in finding the perfect dress.
These brides need to impress the men in their entourage before they impress the man of their dreams.
A bride searches for a bling-free mermaid wedding dress with texture and a "messy" bottom. Also: A woman argues with her sisters over how flashy a gown she should wear on her big day.
With technology today, a bride’s entourage can be anywhere in the world and still help pick the dress. Vlogger “TrulyJess” wants a ball gown but her thirty-five thousand followers have a lot to say, while Bethany’s sister videoconferences in from New Brunswick.
For some brides, the perfect wedding dress requires one important thing: a sexy back! Kristen arrives from Alberta wanting a dress with a low back to show off her tattoos, while kayaker Tanya wants a dress to show off the athletic back she has achieved through sport.
For an indecisive bride, committing to the perfect dress is harder than committing to the perfect man. Cecilia arrives at the salon after trying on more than fifty dresses while Carling hopes she can find a dress that meets all her particular requests.
A bride who dreams of being a princess on her wedding day needs the perfect dress to complete the fairy-tale. Princess impersonator Brittany needs a ball gown to top all ball gowns, while fifty-two-year-old Trula wants to be a princess for her second trip down the aisle.
The perfect gown for themed weddings are sought by a cake designer who's planning a Victorian affair and a woman whose big day is inspired by the 1920s style of "The Great Gatsby."
Brides who lost their parents get emotional while shopping for their gowns.
Two brides-to-be fall in love with dresses that bust their budgets.
A hard-to-please mom makes finding the perfect wedding dress even more difficult for her daughter; and a former bridal designer is very opinionated when it comes to what silhouette works best for her child's gown.
The staff search for a wedding dress that's both sexy and appropriate for church; and help a bride who wants an "outrageous" gown to wear while she parties the night away.
A woman has a specific dress in mind for her 25th anniversary vow renewal. Also: Hoping the second time's the charm, a bride is determined to find her dream gown for her wedding day.
A bride in search of the perfect silhouette debates whether a ball gown or mermaid style suits her best.
A bride is joined by her family when searching for a vintage dress with edge; and a woman asks her fashionable sister for help finding the perfect gown within a reasonable budget.
Brides who want to accentuate their assets. Included: an Olympic bobsledder searches for a dress that shows off her athletic figure, but that's all "racy" for her fiancé; and a woman is on a hunt for a gown that flatters her backside.
A bride shops with her grandmother for a dress that's a throwback to the 1950s; and a self-described granny's girl wants to find a gown that pleases her favorite relative.
Brides search for gowns that will suit their wedding venues, which include a wine bar and a forest.
Brides face a silhouette dilemma as they debate whether to choose a fitted dress or a ball gown for their big day. Included: a garden party wedding.
Two serial shoppers are featured, including a bride who has tried on more than 40 dresses and a woman who has found a strong contender for her wedding day, but won't commit until she exhausts all her options.
Brides find themselves attracted to dresses that aren't their typical style.
An Eve of Milady trunk show tempts a bride with champagne taste to go way over her budget. Also: A retail buyer searches for a gown that gives her bang for her buck.
A former pageant queen wants something different than the sparkly gowns she's used to wearing; and a bodybuilder searches for a dress that shows off her toned physique.
When excited brides run out and buy the first dress they see they can quickly experience buyers remorse! After buying a dress, without any entourage input, Miranda arrives at Amanda-Lina’s with her friends and family in tow and ALL are ready to find her dream dress. Bride Britney arrives with visions of a lace gown that will leave all memory of her sample sale dress at the door. In for her fitting, Elizabeth hopes she doesn’t regret buying a ball gown, as she has always pictured herself wearing a mermaid dress.
When a bride a bride has suffered hardship and loss, dress shopping signals a time for change and a brighter future. Bride Heather, who lost her mom at 17, arrives at Amanda-Lina’s with the women closest to her to help find the perfect destination wedding dress. Bride Ashley arrives with her dad, who has raised her as a single parent since she was young, looking for his approval before she can choose the one. It is an emotional fitting for Marisa, as she recognizes her dad will not be there to walk her down the aisle.
The competition is fierce at Amanda-Lina’s, when brides arrive ready to top the dresses they have fallen in love with elsewhere. Pageant queen Aurajoy is determined to find a curve-hugging, sparkly gown that is more “wow” than any other dress she has tried before. Bride Cheryl becomes conflicted when a new dress steals the attention of a gown she has been stuck on from another store. In for her first fitting, bride Sarah wants to enhance the bodice of her dress by adding more sparkle.
Marriage experts arrive at Amanda-Lina’s ready to trade their professional hats for wedding dresses! Wedding officiant Tade arrives at the salon in pursuit of a unique dress that she hasn’t already seen on one of her many clients. Divorce lawyer Isabella objects to the edgy, fashion forward dresses her fashionista mother loves and insists that Isabella try on. In for her fitting, Amanda-Lina’s resident bridal consultant Dimitra takes her turn as the bride as she tries on her wedding dress for the first time in six months.
For some brides, when it comes to the wedding and the dress – it’s all about the theme! Bride Traci arrives at Amanda-Lina’s seeking that retro vibe to compliment her rocking 50’s themed Vegas wedding. Bride Nicole rolls-in from eastern Canada searching for the perfect roaring-twenties lace gown that will star in her Great Gatsby inspired wedding. In for her fitting, bride Trula completes her princess look with opera gloves, though it’s gloves-off for the entourage who disagrees with the style choice.
When romance is a bride’s nine to five, finding a dress that sweeps her off her feet is a must! Romance novelist Laura arrives seeking a mermaid gown that will make her feel like the heroine from her books, but her mom has a bigger vision. Romance novel proofreader Kaavya has dreamt of a romantic lace gown, but finding one that she and her conservative mother both love proves to be a challenge. In for her fitting before her intimate wedding of sixteen guests, Ashley hopes her gown isn’t too short with the heels she has planned to wear.
Finding the perfect dress for a destination wedding is not always a day at the beach! Bride Dee, living by the motto “go big or go home” arrives at Amanda-Lina’s looking to find a sparkly ball gown for her wedding under the Hawaiian sun. Bride Tiffanie has to battle both a time-crunch and an opinionated group of friends as she struggles to find a flowy chiffon gown for her big day in Mexico. In for her second fitting, Kelsie is anxious to see the customized beaded straps she had made for her strapless ball gown.
Some brides want more- more bling, more poof and even more dresses! Bride Eleni arrives at Amanda-Lina’s looking to take home two dresses- a perfect curve hugging dress and a flawless ball gown for her amusement park wedding. Bride Cherie comes to the salon in search of the biggest ball gown in all of the land for her king and queen themed nuptials taking place in a castle. In for her fitting, Neelu and her generous friends are hoping the dress they doubled the budget for lives up to what they remember.
Three generations weigh-in on finding the perfect dress, which means triple the opinions and triple the challenge.
Brides with identical twin sisters hit the salon to find the perfect dress. Included: A firefighter seeks her fashionable sibling's opinion.