Here's What You Need To Do To Get On Say Yes To The Dress
Fans can't get enough of TLC's hit show Say Yes to the Dress. The binge-worthy episodes typically feature a new bride trying on gorgeous wedding dresses with her family, bridal party, or both. However, things can sometimes get heated or even emotional when the bride-to-be and her entourage aren't on the same page. Some mothers who have been on the series get very opinionated when it comes to what their child should wear on their big day. Overall the show is super addictive because of its stunning gowns and tons of drama. So if you want your wedding dress experience to be captured on film forever, what does it entail?
According to Insider, to be on the show you have to submit a lengthy application through Kleinfeld. Apparently, you also have to be a very open book. Some of the personal questions you have to answer involve what your partner does for a living and how your significant other proposed. You'll also have to explain why you'd be fun to watch on television and who is influencing your gown decision. And if that doesn't seem too personal, the application also wants to know your wedding budget. However, just because you spend a lot of time filling out the questions, don't assume you'll get picked.
Getting on Say Yes to the Dress isn't easy
Say Yes to the Dress receives more than a thousand applicants each season, according to Good Housekeeping. That's an incredible amount of competition. Luckily, you won't have to wait too long to know if you've been chosen, as the process takes about two to four weeks. Wedding designer and star of the show, Randy Fenoli, explained how it works: "The production company very carefully vets the bride because everybody wants to be on the show," Fenoli said. "We have to make sure this is really a bride who is really getting married with a real story and not just somebody who wants to be on TV."
To be on the series that's been around for more than a decade, you'll also have to make sure you can take off a day during the week. Wendy Douglas, who oversees production of the show, said the show typically films on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. She said they do this because the store is less busy and more consultants are available, making filming a much easier undertaking. Fenoli also admitted that while a normal bridal appointment runs an hour and a half, filming for an episode can take up to 10 hours.