Name: Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
Uploaded: 2025-04-23T01:43:03.000Z
Description: Full of Southern charm, the staff at Atlanta's Bridals by Lori, the nation's largest full-service bridal salon, helps brides find the perfect dress for their wedding day.

Full of Southern charm, the staff at Atlanta's Bridals by Lori, the nation's largest full-service bridal salon, helps brides find the perfect dress for their wedding day.

WBD - Say Yes to the Dress

Haley's grandma thinks she should have a dress with sleeves; Leah's grandmother wants the knees covered; Melissa has buyer's remorse.

Virgin Brides Wear Sleeves

Some brides bring more to their appointments than budgets and family members. Superstitions are real in the South, and Lori wonders if she needs to break out her sage when the bridal floor fills with brides who believe they're cursed.

Breaking the Curse

Kari wants a simple dress but mom wants something different; Nita and mom are not in the same budget range; Susan and her mother-in-laws concerns.

If Mama's Not Happy

It's Fashion Director Monte to the rescue when a bride's desire to flaunt her backside lands her in hot water. Erin's mom reminds her that, at 35, she's not a young bride. Amy's fitting is less than two weeks before her wedding.

The Full Monte

A country girl is more comfortable hunting than shopping; dad is not so excited at the photo of the dream dress; might not be the final dress.

Buyer's Remorse

Marie just wants to please her mother and brother, but her indecision mixed with their brutal opinions is like pouring gasoline on a haystack. Jamie leaves her dress decision to a coin flip. Bride Carly brings her opinionated friend and picky mother.

Head or Tails

A dream dress over budget; no support from friends; the two dress plan.

Looking for Support

Katie, who is self-conscious about her figure and whether her dream dress will fit, also has a picky fiance. Ivy's fiance insists that Ivy tries on a dress that is four times her budget. Meg's 15-pound weight loss has the alterations team scrambling.

For Better or Worse

When picky bride Rene brings her even pickier mom, finding the right dress becomes almost impossible. Nnenna's mother is fed up with her daughter's indecision and takes matters into her own hands. Elizabeth has doubts about her dress choice.

When Push Turns to Shove

Lavina has walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid fifteen times. Jennifer, who works at Bridal's by Lori, quickly makes all the rookie mistakes trying on dresses. Latrina is worried her plus-sized figure will keep her out of the dress of her dreams.

Bridal Veterans

Margaret tragically lost her mother a few years ago and shopping for a wedding dress without her has been difficult. Jill brings her mother-in-law. Emily feels lucky to have her mother's support after her last dress fitting went horribly wrong.

In Mom's Absence

Caitlyn isn't interested in sharing the spotlight while shopping for a dress. Mojdeh is convinced that her consultant won't be able to help her find a gown to make her feel like a princess. Katie returns after her first dress fitting was a disaster.

The Royal Treatment

Holly wants to look like a princess but her mom and Grandma Ninny have another vision. Roni's mom says she's brought her boxing gloves because she's ready to fight it out. Lauren has yet to try on or even lay eyes on her custom made ball gown.

Southern Mamas Are Hard, Y'all

When mama's budget is challenged, a bride's dream dress is on the line. The groom's sisters completely disregard bride Brooke's budget and push her mom over the edge. Bride Kristie is an only child and used to getting what she wants.

Go Big or Go Home

Eterica's fiance questions her taste in wedding gowns; Courtney doesn't see the slimmer version of herself in the mirror; Katy's mom isn't ready to let go.

A Fox in the Henhouse

Lori reaches her limit with the most disrespectful bridesmaids she has ever met. One group tries to push a bride out of the dress of her dreams while another tries to push her into one she can't afford.

Taming of the Shrews

Lori and her team encounter some of their biggest conflicts yet. A mom in a dress, a NASCAR bride in distress, and a generational smack down has the bridal salon on high alert as bride's appointments are hijacked by their nearest and dearest.

Mamas and Dramas and Tears

When sister brides shop for their special day, Robin and Flo have the girls model the dresses side by side.

Sibling Rivalry

Penny's family dishes out tough love; Regan is indecisive; Sasha is looking for a pink dress.

Be Bold

Bridal dreams are tested and trouble abounds when one bride invites her fiance's ex-girlfriend to the salon. Lindsay has been carrying around a photo of her dream dress for over 6 months. Tracy wants a short dress, her fiance wants a long one.

Are You Looking For Trouble

A bride who has tried on over 150 dresses, one who has already bought two wedding gowns and a first timer prove to be some of the pickiest brides the salon has ever seen. One bride even sets a new record for longest appointment ever.

Longest Appointment Ever

Lacey is looking to show off her very large back tattoo and her mother wants it fully covered. Amanda wants an unlimited budget to shop for her wedding dress and her mom only wants to spend $4000. Sasha honors her mother with a pink bridal gown.

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The competition between Hannah's mom and stepmom is fierce; Kourtney's mom is absent; Lauren ordered her dress a size smaller than recommended.

Two Moms are Better than None

Courtney comes from a cattle ranching family. JoLee's mother would be happy to see her daughter walk down the aisle in any white piece of clothing as long as it hides her figure. Marie-Ann's mom sadly won't be there for her daughter's big day.

Brothers and Mothers

Tinnell had already found her dream dress, but didn't buy it because she was determined to stay within her budget. Amanda and her family head over to BBL for a wedding dress do-over. Tykesha's outspoken daughter is one tough customer.

Brides with Baggage

Julie is missing her mom but staying positive that she'll find the perfect dress. Emily had tried on 20 dresses before her search leads her to BBL. A mix up on Madeleine's dress order had her mom convinced it might be a sign to call off her wedding.

Everyone Say "A-HA!"

Lindsay wants to show off her hard work; Savannah is the picture of Southern tradition.

Here Comes the Bride's Bride

Jennifer has her dad in a cold sweat; Manette is convinced a poofy gown is the one for her; Asha hasn't see her gown since she ordered it.

Power of the Purse

Judea has brought her divorced parents to her appointment; Jane has tried on over 100 wedding gowns and has yet to find "the one".

Bride Knows Best

Sonja feels her fiance should be a part of picking out her wedding dress; Christine tries to impress her fiance.

No Boys Allowed

Two brides, a pro dancer who can't commit to a dress and a pageant queen with her own team of finicky judges, struggle to find their dream dresses. They're used to dressing for the stage, but can they find the perfect gown to take them down aisle?

Dancing Queen

Two brides with traditional southern fathers struggle to find the perfect dress. One bride's dad rules out anything but pure white while another gets stuck between her city mom and country dad. Were traditions made to be broken?

Daddy's Girls

Choosing the perfect wedding gown isn't easy, especially when the bride is missing her mom. So it will it take some extra encouragement for these brides to say yes when they don't have the support of the most important person in their lives.

Operation: Cinderella

One bride is on a search for "Southern Chic." The problem? Not even the bride seems to know what that means. Meanwhile, a second bride's hunt for the perfect, short dress gets derailed when her brutal posse is short on compliments.

Vocal Training

Choosing the perfect wedding gown isn't easy, especially when two brides are cursed with tunnel vision. But if they can open their eyes to new possibilities, there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Tunnel Vision

A bride's appointment is thrown into jeopardy when her fashionista friend pushes his own agenda. Meanwhile, a pair of twins have a radical shopping plan that backfires. Plus, a fashion-forward bride gets grief from her conservative peanut gallery.

Mini Monte

One bride, a Southern belle, looks to reinvent herself as a modern-day Scarlett O'hara, while another fussy bride can't rest until she has her perfect "aha" moment.

Modern Day Scarlett

Two brides carry emotional baggage on their search for the perfect wedding gown. Finding THE dress becomes a right of passage that gives them permission to embrace their futures.

Fresh Start

An appointment is threatened when a bride playing dress-up is confronted with the reality of actually selecting a gown. Meanwhile, a bride is caught in the crossfire between her Southern mom's style and Northern mother-in-law's flare.

Mamas Know Best

Mama Drama comes to a full boil when one bride's estranged mother lays a crippling guilt trip and another refuses to relent on her love of the ball gown.

Double Mama Drama

A Southern belle has to battle her opinionated grandma to find her dream dress, while another bride is forced to move her wedding date up when her fiancé gets a heartbreaking diagnosis.

Live Today, Hope for Tomorrow

Two brides face intense anxiety as they struggle to find their perfect gown. One who has had actual panic attacks because she can't find that elusive "magic feeling," while another is 120 dresses into her bridal odyssey.

High Fashion Anxiety

Two brides are forced to reevaluate what they think a bride should look like on her wedding day. One needs to find a dress that fits into an unexpected future. And the other is forced to find a style that suits her personality and her figure.

It's More Than a Dress

A bubbly bride is shot down by her posse; a bride's first fitting is bittersweet.

Falling in Love

One bride is searching for anything but a pageant gown. Unfortunately, each dress is being judged by her opinionated pageant Mom. Meanwhile, another bride has tried on 100 mermaid gowns in the search for her dream dress.

Say No to the Ball Gown

One bride is torn between her own dress vision and that of her family, while another bride shares her bittersweet appointment with her terminally ill father.

Father Knows Dress

Two brides must overcome obstacles in order to find their dream dresses. One bride's mother tries to share the runway with her while a "faux Southern" bride's search for the perfect down-home gown leaves everybody baffled -- including her.

Stealing the Spotlight

One untraditional bride is looking for the perfect "out-of-the-box" dress for when she meets her husband for the first time -- at the wedding. Meanwhile, a former pageant queen is 70 dresses into the search for her dream dress.

Meant to Be

Angaleena struggles to make her voice heard; Megan continues her struggle to define her trademark.

Country Girls Gone Wild

A bride's father can't stand to see his little girl all grown up; Julie tries to hold her mom to a signed contract.

Mommy-Daddy's Little Girl

Bride Taylor's mom lives up to her "Mouth of the South" nickname as she tries to force her dress expectations on her daughter's big day. Wannabe Cinderella bride Christine wants a blinged-out supergown on a limited budget "bling" equals "ka-ching."

The Mouth of the South

A cheerleading captain struggles to maintain her sunny outlook against some sharp comments from her peanut gallery, while another bride fights for a little floral embellishment as her mom looks to nip her dream dress in the bud.

Three Cheers for the Bride!

Two brides' opinionated sisters send the search for the ideal dress off track. Bride Hannah's sister thumbs her nose at the bride's love of classic 50s style, while Bride Delaina's sister seems determined to wrap the bride in something conservative.

Sisters Act Out!

Bride Jessica may leave empty-handed when her long list of demands has the staff running in circles. Bride Monique breaks shop rules when she hands her dress decision over to her fiancé.

Power Play

A bride's mom and mother-in-law have conflicting opinions about the body art on her shoulder. Can the right dress bring this family together? Meanwhile, a bride on a budget breaks down when she falls head over heels for a dress way beyond her budget.

A Sham-rock and a Hard Place

Bride Shaina's stuck in the middle of a family feud as her conservative mom and fashionista brother brawl on the bridal floor. Scientist bride Kimberly thinks finding the perfect dress is a grand experiment.

Blinded By Science

A bride and her mother each struggle with playing second fiddle, since Mom is more concerned about the MOB dress than the wedding gown. Meanwhile, a young preacher's daughter gets a lesson in modesty from her Gone With the Wind-loving granny.

Dueling Divas

A vow renewal bride hopes to shed the bad memories of her first wedding day, while another bride who feels like an ugly duckling hopes to find a dress that will transform her into a beautiful swan.

Secret Princess

Bride Meg breaks Lori's number one rule by bringing fiancé Jack dress shopping with her. Bride Kat comes into the salon with her heart set on a colorful, contemporary gown while her mother is the more traditional sort.

Skin Can't Win

Daddy's little girl Christina is longing for a lace gown but her gruff, Southern father can't stand the look. Meanwhile, Consultant Flo has her hands full trying to please modest seventeen-year-old bride Kara by pleasing her entire family.

Never Been Kissed

Bride Carol wants to wear a sexy gown to her renewal ceremony, but her football star son disapproves; Gretchen's mom shoots down a lace-backed gown.

Mama Gets Her Groove Back

One Southern belle bride's traditional family wants to crush her dreams of a form-fitting, modern gown, while another bride's overbearing big sister tries to relive her own wedding as she shops for her little sis.

Bridal Floor Bullies

Two brides run into trouble as they try to show off what God -- or a surgeon -- gave them. Bride Jessica wants to flaunt what she's got but her preacher Pappy disagrees. Bride Kaitlin's new implants might prove tricky since her cups now runneth over.

Dream Dress or Bust

Snarky comments from Tamlyn's Southern Mama are keeping this bride down in the dumps and hiding out in the dressing room.

A Little Help from Her Friends

Bride Sonya and her fiance disagree on her gown; Bride Shelby is hard-to-please and has already been to more than 20 salons in search of her dress.

Poof, There It Is

Bride Cynthia's biggest critic is her pint-sized 8-year-old bridesmaid, Madison; Madison wants the bride to wear a dress with a lot of bling; bride Kayla and her mother have conflicting opinions.

Baby Wants Blings

Lori Allen, owner of Bridals by Lori, receives news that changes her life forever when her doctor tells her she has breast cancer. So many stories have been told on the runway of Lori's shop, but this time she will tell her own.

Say Yes to Cure: Lori's Fight

ABC News Bride Linsey is on a special assignment: to find her perfect wedding gown. But everything her entourage chooses fails to live up to her own expectations. Bride Tessie knows she wants to be a princess on her wedding day she's just which one.

Good News, Bad News

A young widow takes her second trip to the altar and this time she's getting married onstage at a Train concert; a virgin bride hits the bridal shop for the first time.

Rockin' the Runway

Hannah, a true country girl, wants a dress to match her special cowgirl boots. Bride Leslie knows exactly what she wants, but so does her Mom who holds the purse strings. A former Miss America Caressa brings her aunts to her bridal fitting.

Country Girls Do Bridal Best

A Southern belle wants to shed her pageant image for her big day, but her stage mom isn't having it. Tomboy roller derby bride, Jennifer, is trying to lose the gym shorts and be the picture of elegance when she walks down the aisle.

Rolling with the Punches

A woman brings in her mother's vintage wedding dress; a bride wants to find a dress her grandmother would have envisioned; Carla doubts her choice.

Thinking Outside of the Box

A former pageant coach helps with dress selection; a fashion diva bridesmaid argues over lace; a custom-made gown.

Divas on the Defense

Bride Jessica loves all things camouflage and wants to somehow incorporate it into her wedding gown. Meanwhile, a bride who hates shopping needs serious help finding her dream dress.

Bucking Tradition

A woman's definition of a sexy dress causes chaos; a bride wants a mermaid dress to show off her figure.

ChocolateMilk, Mermaids, Moms

Bride Jessie doesn't see eye to eye with her penny-pinching 93-year-old Grandma. A peacock-lovin' bride is determined to find a gown that matches her unusual accessories. Bride Maria seeks her sisters' approval during her final fitting.

More Granny, More Problems

Kimberly wants a sexy gown; Tracy is hunting for a fun and flirty gown for her Vegas nuptials; second-time bride Isabel selects a gown without her daughter's approval.

I Do Again

Small-town bride Lindsay has big princess dreams for her wedding dress; Bride Bailey has simple tastes but her mother loves bling; Allie is worried she will not fit into her gown.

Princess Brides Beware

Meredith is looking for her dream wedding dress to carry her through her upcoming cancer treatments; Kelly's N.Y. mom and southern mother-in-law have different opinions of what Kelly should wear on her big day.

Hope on a Hanger

Kayla wants to please her strong-willed mom while shopping for a wedding dress. Danielle wants to wear a lace gown on her big day-- but her Dad is set against it. In for her fitting, Whitney hopes her dress will live up to her mom's high standards.

No to the Bow

Bride Summer falls in love with a dress nearly twice her budget. Brooke, an NFL cheerleader fights to show off her "pom-poms" despite her Mother's opinion. Also, bride Meredith must decide which shoes will be most comfortable, post back surgery.

Tulle vs. Ta-Tas

Bride Mallory is torn between trendy versus conservative. Lorie has recently lost over 100 pounds but struggles to get comfortable in her new skin. Unsure about the actual shade of her wedding dress, Bride Katie is concerned.

Team Spirit

Runaway bride Kate has been engaged four times, so it's no surprise that she also has trouble committing to a gown. To make up for her first time around, Jackie wants the sassy vow renewal gown of her dreams.

Booty-do's and Ball Gowns

Bride Cindy brings her fiancé and their four kids to her appointment, much to Lori's dismay. Cheyna's biker Dad envisions her in a "hellion" dress, but when the team has a hard time finding a match, Monte sets them on the right path.

The Family Feud

Adrianna is a TV host looking to show off her figure for her desert wedding; her mother has conservative ideas; Christine hopes to please her outspoken daughters.

Extra-Special Day

Tameria wants a simple dress but her family is fashion forward; Hailey chooses a dress to please her mother-in-law; Katie considers an unexpected alteration.

Bridal Sabotage

A mother's alter ego threatens one bride's appointment; another bride hopes dress shopping will mend her relationship with her mother.

Mom's Way or the Highway

Amanda wants a dress that shows off her tattoos, but her mom prefers she covers up her ink. Southern gal Lexie needs to find a dress that matches her fiancés family heirloom veil.

To Sleeve, or Not to Sleeve

A bride wants a dress to satisfy her conservative fiance; a savvy shopper looks for a deal; a unique alteration to honor a mother in law.

Playing Chicken

Engaged partners, Amy and Lex are very much in sync -- but not with each other's wedding dress styles. Hopefully Lori and her team can find a way to blend both bridal visions. Bride Tara is looking to stand out in a non-traditional, high-neck dress.

Double Trouble

A pastor bride wants to look sexy on her big day; a bride looking for a new glam dress; a bride stuns in an unexpected choice.

Pastor Princess

A bride brings her fiance dress shopping; one bride hopes her weight loss will not cause too many alterations.

There's No "I" in Groom

A bride's entourage forgets to consider her vision; a picky bride tries more than 75 dresses; a bride surprises everyone at her fitting.

Brides by the Numbers

Chelsye is looking for a dress both her and her sister can agree on. Unsure of any of her wedding details, Whitney comes to the store looking for a dress with no style or budget in mind. Tami hopes her dress will finally fit at her last fitting.

Breaking the Bank

Bride Leah is looking for a modern bridal gown with pockets to wear on her wedding day. But her sassy Southern Granny has a more vintage dress in mind. Courtney and her dad have always been close -- until she bought a gown without his final approval.

No Time For Nostalgia

Tamisha and her friend battle; Meredith wants a simple dress; Lindsay is worried her dress won't fit.

Chances Are

Finding a gown for a sailboat wedding; standing out in a colorful dress; a daughter and niece want to see something classic.

Bride Overboard

Jenee has every detail set for her big day -- except for the dress. Country girl, Jessica has a specific vision in mind for her gown, but her sister-in-law's city taste could stand in the way. At her fitting, Leslie is looking for her mom's approval.

It Takes Two

Emily spent her youth covered in bling and now wants a traditional gown; fashionista Diana looks for a strapless gown; Jackie looks for her mother's approval.

Shiny, Happy, Bling

Donnetta brought twelve friends to help her find a dress that puts her in the spotlight. Chelsea wants a gown that shows off her curves. Hannah hopes her sister will support her unique shoe choice.

Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta

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