All my male readers have just run for the doors, I can tell. That’s okay. We don’t want any roosters in the hen house, to quote Lori.
Yep, I’m talking about “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” on TLC!
The show is a spin-off of “Say Yes to the Dress,” which is set at a prominent bridal store in New York City. While it’s nice, it isn’t as funny as the Atlanta version. I guess it is because Lori is the owner, she can be a bit more forthright. And there is always a healthy dose of sass!
There is a regular cast of sales associates in Atlanta. Besides Lori, there is Monte. He’s one of the few men who work at the store and is the fashion director. If a bride needs a pep talk or some convincing, Monte is your guy. He is also the one responsible for “jacking up” brides. This means he puts a veil on them, some jewelry and shows them what they will look like on their wedding day. There is also Robin Gibbs (Bridal Manager) who manages to remain pleasant even when she wants to throttle the most difficult customers. There is also Flo Waters (Bridal Assistant Manager), who is usually a voice of reason in the insanity.
Each episode has the same basic set up. We are introduced to two brides looking for their dress and one bride coming in for alterations. The brides usually talk about their fiancés and their wedding plans. The last bride, the one in alterations, is usually seen at her wedding day.
In each episode, someone usually comes across as a bitch. Common themes (and likely bitches) in the episodes include:
- Mom vs. Daughter
Likely bitch: Mom.
- Budget vs. Dress
Or there’s this scenario: Bride has a budget. Friends don’t care. They go crazy in the store, picking out any dress that catches their eye. The bride then tries one of these dresses on and loves it. Then she sees the price tag and flips out. She then has to try on other dresses but that one dress is still haunting the back of her mind. The consultants now know they are fighting an uphill battle and wish to throttle the friends.
One of the first episodes I watched included this problem. The bride’s friend found the perfect dress for her but Mom couldn’t afford it. The bride couldn’t find a dress she liked as much as the other one. However, these people are pros and can usually placate the bride’s dream and her budget. In the above example, Lori and Flo worked together to make the bride happy. They took the skirt from the dress the bride liked and combined it with a different bodice, from a less expensive gown the bride liked. The bride loved the look. Because the dress was designed by a designer who works exclusively with Lori, he was willing to make the changes. Happy ending all around!
Likely bitch: Bride (if against Mom’s budget) or Friends
- Bride vs. the Peanut Gallery
This can be a problem if there is a bride who won’t stand up for herself for whatever reason. Sometimes, she’s afraid of offending an older relative. Other times, she’s afraid of offending a friend. Or she may just be a people-pleaser. There are only two ways this could end—with someone getting put in their place or a disappointed bride leaving empty-handed.
Likely bitch:The Peanut Gallery
- Roosters in the Henhouse
Husbands-to-be aren’t the only roosters. Sometimes, a bride to be will bring in her best guy friend for his opinion. For example, a bride brought her male personal assistant along. And he definitely had a different idea of her ideal dress. Monte ended up being one of the annoying roosters, finding a kindred spirit in this man. They picked out dresses that the bride ended up hating. Eventually, Robin found the perfect dress, gaining the approval of the friend and Monte.
The only acceptable roosters are dads and brothers. Though sometimes they can be a tough audience.
Likely bitch: No one, really.
Not everyone is star-struck when it comes to weddings. And there are times I am not, but I used to work at a church and boy do I have stories. But I can forget about that for the fairy tale and drama of finding the perfect dress. And others can too. Just, give it a try.
And you may fall in love with Lori, Monte, Robin and Flo as well.
“Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” airs on TLC. Check local listing.
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