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Has anyone been on the show Say Yes to the Dress?

Say Yes to the dress is a show on TLC that documents a bride's search for he r wedding dress at Kleinfeld's in Manhattan. I got a call for casting and then was told that I would have to pay for my own airfare, hotel, food, and then I wouldn't even get a discount on the dress! I just think this is ridiculous. Why would I pay to put myself on TV? I just want to know if anyone else did this. Actually, their dresses start at about $1500, but most are $2500 and up. The casting advertised for brides from ALL walks of life and did not specify that they had to be from the Tri-State area. They were looking for brides nationwide. I was thinking about doing it since we have friends in NYC anyways, but we just found out my fiance was laid off from his job. I am a business owner and I don't think I need to pay for bridal fame. I am not going to pay all that money for a 3 hour bridal fitting and consultation. I'm sure there are plenty of great places to find a dress in Orlando. Besides, I'm a military veteran and last year for veteran's day, David's Bridal in my home town gave out free dresses to veterans. I'm not about to spend $25,000 on a dress to wear for one day...I'd have to wear that dress for the first 3 weeks of marriage and then wear it again every year for my anniversary! lol

Public Comments

1. I've never done anything like this. However, I suspect many of the brides to be on the show have no problem paying for the expenses you mentioned. When you can afford to stroll into Kleinfelds to get a dress, money generally isn't a problem--because their gowns are usually designer and higher end! The only reason why someone would think to put themselves on a show like that is so that they can say they've been on TV and have that 15 minutes of fame. EDIT: Yes, Kleinfields advertize that their dresses start at $1500. But lets get real...the majority of them are well over that. And if you've ever purchased a bridal gown before, you know a huge profit is also made in the accessories that are a MUST to complete the look....and if anyone thinks those items aren't going to be over priced at this boutique, they are sorely mistaken. Also to be taken into consideration is alterations, which, of course, Kleinfield would encourage their clientele to complete there...and again at high prices.
2. Never done that, but I LOVE the show. My dream is to be able to " stroll in " and have my choice. Awww....to dream. I wouldn't do it if I were you.
3. What do they offer you? Wow, they can at least give you a discount or pay for something!
4. Wow I think that's ridiculous. They should be paying for something as they will be making money off of you for going on their show. If you don't mind paying for all that then go for it. Personally I wouldn't because I think it's a rip off they should pay for at least your airfare and hotel room.
5. I love that show.I completly agree with that it is crazy that they won't include hotel,airfare,food and a discount on the dress.But I haven't been on that show.
6. I've never been on the show, but I watch it. I always wondered what the bride's got out of it. I agree with the other post, that if you can afford to shop there then you probably don't need to be paid to go on the show ... but it doesn't seem right for the store to reap all the rewards of the show and not the other guests on it. I mean, they couldn't have the show if women weren't on it trying on dresses! They should at least offer you a discount on your dress.
7. i know you're going to hate my answer but think about it... do you know how many girls would kill to be on that show? they wont be disappointed if you say no.. theres another person to take your spot like that they dont see the point in paying for anything, if you can afford to shop to at their store you should be able to afford airfare hotel etc [this is probaly what they think] honestly? you should do it lol thats once in a life time opportunity good luck ella edit -- look then dont go! why start drama over it?
8. That is crazy. I have watched the show before and I would never pay to be on it. It is so overrated you can find a beautiful dress anywhere. I bought my wedding dress at a local wedding store. It is raw silk and I got an amazing deal. Save your cash! :)
9. that's crazy! what's the point of being on a show like that when you don't get any perks? i've seen the show and would have thought that they at least paid for the dress! i wouldn't do it. that sucks that they're making money off casting your show but giving nothing in return.
10. I've never done this, but I do have two points. First, most of the brides live in New York City or just an easy drive from it - so they don't have to pay airfare, hotel, food, etc. Why should the show pay for a bunch of out-of-town guests when there are thousands of brides in New York? Second, if a woman is buying something at Kleinfeld, one of the most upscale (perhaps the most upscale) bridal store in the country, paying for her own airfare is barely a drop in the bucket. Many of their dresses cost over $10,000.
11. Sorry but I'm not surprised, their dresses start at $3,000 at least. Not everyone can afford that. So I wouldn't expect them to pay for anything or give a discount.