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.