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agzg 11-21-2008 11:40 PM
Say Yes to the Dress
 
Someone point me in the right direction of a thread if this one has already been done.

Does anyone watch it?

I wish Claudia would just get fired already!

SWTXBelle 11-21-2008 11:43 PM
I was thinking the same thing - Claudia is AWFUL.

agzg 11-21-2008 11:45 PM
She gets mad at the clients if they don't like the dresses. HELLO LADY! THIS IS NOT YOUR WEDDING!

KSUViolet06 11-21-2008 11:58 PM
I've been watching this show since it started. I've posted about it a few times in the "Wedding Gowns" thread.

I don't get why Claudia is still working there myself.

Random sidenote:

I know I've posted about this before elsewhere, but what is it with girls wanting that one Pnina Tournai gown with the see-through top that looks like lingerie! Every episode it seems like there's someone trying it on or getting fitted for it. I don't get it.

http://kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm...owid=16&page=1

agzg 11-22-2008 12:14 AM
That dress is so incredibly trashy.

I'd hate for my (theoretical) future husband's grandmother to see my belly button as I'm walking down the aisle.

I've noticed though that most of the women trying it on are fairly young (or at least look fairly young). Maybe it's only something you'd take the risk on if you were still in your early twenties.

ETA: OMG it comes in cocktail length, too. Blegh. http://kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm...rowid=2&page=1

KSUViolet06 11-22-2008 02:22 AM
For kicks, some more Tournai creations:

http://kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm...owid=25&page=2
http://kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm...owid=30&page=2

The 2nd one reminds me of Cruella DeVille. Seriously.

breathesgelatin 11-22-2008 03:15 AM
I swear there was a thread about this show but I can't find it now. Maybe we were just discussing the show within the "Bridezillas" thread at one point?

I freakin' love this show. I miss cable. :(

gee_ess 11-22-2008 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1747331)
Random sidenote:

I know I've posted about this before elsewhere, but what is it with girls wanting that one Pnina Tournai gown with the see-through top that looks like lingerie! Every episode it seems like there's someone trying it on or getting fitted for it. I don't get it.

I totally agree with you! I cannot believe how many brides try this on and think it is the perfect dress! It truly looks like lingerie attached to a skirt.

Clarification - is Claudia the salesgirl who can't make a sale and keeps getting called into the office about it?

I am so glad this thread was started. I love this show. I get a real kick out of the dynamic between the brides and whoever comes with them.

The one thing my daughters and I agree on after watching this show: do not bring a gaggle of bridesmaids with you when shopping for the dress. Also, always take a picture of the dress and of you in the dress on the day you order. Too many brides come back and think the dress is wrong, etc and get upset.

KSUViolet06 11-22-2008 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by gee_ess (Post 1747391)
I totally agree with you! I cannot believe how many brides try this on and think it is the perfect dress! It truly looks like lingerie attached to a skirt.

Clarification - is Claudia the salesgirl who can't make a sale and keeps getting called into the office about it?

Yep.

I agree with the too many people thing. I think that's how alot of girls end up buying a dress and then hating it later. They get caught up in all their friends saying how great it looks.

agzg 11-22-2008 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1747392)
Yep.

I agree with the too many people thing. I think that's how alot of girls end up buying a dress and then hating it later. They get caught up in all their friends saying how great it looks.
Any of the weddings that I've been in, the bride went with only one or two people until she had decided on and ordered the dress. Both brides also took us in shifts if she needed us to try on our dresses.

One thing I was really glad for was my brother's wife took my mom and I to the Bridal store and had me try on my dress for her, and then she tried on her dress for my mom. We didn't know it then, but my mom had stage four bladder cancer at the time. She passed about three months before the wedding. But, during her illness she talked about how beautiful it was going to be all the time. I was really glad she got the chance to visualize the ceremony at the very least. It takes a special kind of woman to WANT to go to the Bridal store with her future mother-in-law.


Back to the show, here's another question I've been thinking of. Why are all these women bringing their fiance's to the store? Granted, I'd want to be sure he liked it, but whatever happened to the element of surprise?

KSUViolet06 11-22-2008 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam (Post 1747407)


Back to the show, here's another question I've been thinking of. Why are all these women bringing their fiance's to the store? Granted, I'd want to be sure he liked it, but whatever happened to the element of surprise?
I don't think I would do that, but I think some people are less traditional and are wanting to involve the fiance in every aspect of the planning, even the dress.

There was one bride in an episode who brought her fiance along to look at dresses (and looked at like 5 or 6 of them), but didn't tell him which one she chose. I thought that was neat because it got him involved, but still kept the element of surprise.

agzg 11-22-2008 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1747408)

There was one bride in an episode who brought her fiance along to look at dresses (and looked at like 5 or 6 of them), but didn't tell him which one she chose. I thought that was neat because it got him involved, but still kept the element of surprise.
That's a good idea. It looks like the consultants get a little peeved about the fiance being there though!

KSigkid 11-22-2008 01:11 PM
My wife used to watch this show. Very random, I knew two of the brides-to-be who were featured (through mutual friends).

ASUADPi 11-24-2008 08:26 PM
I love this show!

Claudia simply annoys me. I wonder if she is still working there.

If I ever got to go to Klienfeld I'd want Keesha as my consultant.

Do you guys remember the episode with the bride who's parents bought her a 30K Pnina dress and then like a month before the wedding she decided that she "hated" it and they then bought her like a 27k dress! Talk about Bridezilla.

I can't even imagine spending 30k on a stupid dress that I'm only going to wear for like, what 5 hours!!!

I always joke that there is this Lazaro I want that is like 6k, but I do live in reality and going over 2000 for a wedding dress is over my budget.

ZTABullwinkle 11-24-2008 08:46 PM
On TWOP's forums, a poster posted this interview with one of the owners, Ronnie. According to the interview, Claudia no longer works at Kleinfeld's. LINK

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Claudia had been with the store for a short time compared to the other sales girls. She was the new kid on the block. She was picked originally because she was flamboyant, young, and Half Yard liked the demographic she appealed to. They had no idea after her interview what she would become. As the whole team of people had shot thousands of hours in the store for months, they realized every time they shot her, there were problems with staff, managers, and everyone else – and as it aired, it became a focal point. People became concerned enough to not have her as a consultant, after she had her first episode where she appeared to not have a warm, engaging manner. She came across as someone who knew everything and didn’t listen to brides and their mothers. People e-mailed and called, saying she was trying too hard to say what she thinks and not listening. It turned out that she was putting her foot into her mouth; it seemed to be that way every week. You shoot reality and you never know what you will get. It wasn’t planned this way at all. Claudia is no longer at the store – her employment was terminated, but not on air, because of privacy. It was unfortunate that her performance was not up to par. We still get calls about what happened. People still request not to have her as a consultant if she is still employed.

agzg 11-24-2008 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle (Post 1748223)
On TWOP's forums, a poster posted this interview with one of the owners, Ronnie. According to the interview, Claudia no longer works at Kleinfeld's. LINK
THANK GOODNESS.

But who's gonna cause drama?

SWTXBelle 11-24-2008 09:47 PM
Oh, there will be drama. Any time you have brides, their friends, their families, and the possible expenditure of thousands of dollars you will have drama!

DreamfulSpirit 11-24-2008 09:51 PM
Oh thank god she's gone! She never listened to anyone!

KSUViolet06 11-24-2008 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamfulSpirit (Post 1748246)
Oh thank god she's gone! She never listened to anyone!
I recall that there was a girl who came in who wanted to look at a certain style of dress (I think it was a "grecian goddess sheath dress kind of look"), and Claudia says "Well, unless you're tall and thin it doesn't usually look good. It's a hard look to pull off, but we can let you try on a few and see it for yourself." Then she jokingly apologized for being a "Debbie Downer."

I thought that was a tad rude. I mean, who says that to someone when they first walk into a store? I know that as a consultant, you should offer your opinion, but I also think you should let the brides pick and try on whatever they want, even if you don't think it looks the best. There's a fine line between offering your opinion and just NOT listening.


If I ever went to Kleinfeld, I'd want Keasha to be my consultant. She's my fave, hands down. She just seems so nice.

gee_ess 11-25-2008 09:57 AM
I just read the interview at the link ZTABullwinkle posted. Great insight into the show and the owners, etc.

Love this show!

ZTAmillz 11-25-2008 01:46 PM
I bought my Lazaro dress at Kleinfelds in 2005. When my Mom and I were there we were interviewed by TLC to see if there would be intrest in a tv show. So I was one of the very first brides TLC spoke with!

It really is an amazing experience and the seamstresses are out of this world. My consulant was Samantha, but Mara and Ronnie (owners) were also there. Mara signed my book, with some personal comments about my dress! They did such a good job of finding my dream dress, even though it was not really what I thought I was looking for.

I was a princess bride!! (Thanks again Mom and Dad!!!)

breathesgelatin 11-29-2008 02:45 AM
I really like Keesha too. She rocks.

gee_ess 12-06-2008 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ZTAmillz (Post 1748440)
I bought my Lazaro dress at Kleinfelds in 2005. When my Mom and I were there we were interviewed by TLC to see if there would be intrest in a tv show. So I was one of the very first brides TLC spoke with!

It really is an amazing experience and the seamstresses are out of this world. My consulant was Samantha, but Mara and Ronnie (owners) were also there. Mara signed my book, with some personal comments about my dress! They did such a good job of finding my dream dress, even though it was not really what I thought I was looking for.

I was a princess bride!! (Thanks again Mom and Dad!!!)

Okay, I am totally jealous! Very neat!!:)

agzg 12-06-2008 10:12 PM
Speaking of seamstresses, what about the mom punching Vera (or whatever her name was) last night?!?

I would probably have hit her back!

ASUADPi 12-06-2008 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ZTAmillz (Post 1748440)
I bought my Lazaro dress at Kleinfelds in 2005. When my Mom and I were there we were interviewed by TLC to see if there would be intrest in a tv show. So I was one of the very first brides TLC spoke with!

It really is an amazing experience and the seamstresses are out of this world. My consulant was Samantha, but Mara and Ronnie (owners) were also there. Mara signed my book, with some personal comments about my dress! They did such a good job of finding my dream dress, even though it was not really what I thought I was looking for.

I was a princess bride!! (Thanks again Mom and Dad!!!)
I think pictures of your dress are needed ;):D

KSUViolet06 01-25-2009 05:55 PM
Bumping because I just saw that "Say Yes to the Dress: Ultimate Wedding Edition" is set to record on my DVR. I haven't heard about this, anyone know what it's about?

agzg 01-25-2009 11:12 PM
It's about three deserving brides and I think the store is picking up the tab for the dresses - I'm loving it already!

KSUViolet06 01-26-2009 01:20 AM
I love how the one older lady's fiance calls Tavern on the Green asking about getting married there the NEXT DAY.

I woul think that it would be impossible to book a venue in 2 days ANYWHERE, much less in NYC.

ETA: As much as I'd love to get a dress from there, I don't know that I'd actually want to GET MARRIED IN THE STORE. You do what you have to I suupose.

I <3 Randy: "I WANTED TO SCREAM, OOOHHH NO, it's POLYESTER!"

honeychile 01-26-2009 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1770609)
I love how the one older lady's fiance calls Tavern on the Green asking about getting married there the NEXT DAY.
It's hard to just get reservations at Tavern on the Green that fast! But I loved how that whole scene panned out.

Scully 01-26-2009 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by honeychile (Post 1770718)
It's hard to just get reservations at Tavern on the Green that fast!
I know. My DH had to book the restaurant a month in advance to have dinner - but it was well worth it when he got down on one knee after dessert and asked me to marry him :)

Kappamd 03-04-2009 05:46 PM
I just saw a preview for the new season starting this Friday at 10 EST. YAY!

KSUViolet06 03-07-2009 10:21 PM
*Those Austin Scarlett for Kenneth Poole gowns are so pretty!

joliebelle 03-08-2009 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1787743)
*Those Austin Scarlett for Kenneth Poole gowns are so pretty!
They were gorgeous! But I think that that girl knew they weren't meant for her body-type..and I wasn't particularly fond of the one that she ended up buying.

agzg 03-08-2009 12:21 PM
What about that lady who brought her wedding photographer sister?

joliebelle 03-08-2009 12:31 PM
^^^ her sister was so obnoxious. I did feel bad for the bride because the dress that she really wanted was out of reach for her

ZTAngel 03-08-2009 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by joliebelle (Post 1787818)
They were gorgeous! But I think that that girl knew they weren't meant for her body-type..and I wasn't particularly fond of the one that she ended up buying.
That dress was not flattering on her. I'm hoping that the dress the store ordered for her had a larger top that held in her girls a little bit more. A wedding isn't the time for the bride to show off her cleavage.

KSUViolet06 03-08-2009 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ZTAngel (Post 1787833)
That dress was not flattering on her. I'm hoping that the dress the store ordered for her had a larger top that held in her girls a little bit more. A wedding isn't the time for the bride to show off her cleavage.
YES. I really hope it just looked like that because the sample is not her size.

Practically everything she tried on was not meant for her body type.

I felt bad for that older lady who couldn't afford to buy a dress, but really, if you only have a $2,000 budget, why don't you go to a store where you can actually buy something??

Kleinfeld is not a store for someone on a budget. I'm sure NYC has tons of other stores.

NinjaPoodle 03-08-2009 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 (Post 1787848)
YES. I really hope it just looked like that because the sample is not her size.

Practically everything she tried on was not meant for her body type.

I felt bad for that older lady who couldn't afford to buy a dress, but really, if you only have a $2,000 budget, why don't you go to a store where you can actually buy something??

Kleinfeld is not a store for someone on a budget. I'm sure NYC has tons of other stores.
Cause being on TV is fun:)

nikki1920 03-09-2009 04:27 PM
And thus... you have won at life... she was on TV and WE were not.. :nyah: :D

agzg 03-09-2009 04:31 PM
I'd have to see the size of her ring in order to determine whether she really wins at life.


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