Bride Crushed When Fiancé Says Dress Looks Like Bubble Wrap | Say Yes To The Dress

Bride Stephanie brings her fiance to the appointment so he can have a say on what she's wearing, but she might regret it when he describes her dream dress as "bubble wrap".
From season 11 episode 2.
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[@erinjaynes]

I’ve never seen a full figured bride who looks great in everything! This bride rocked EVERY dress!!! She is stunning!!!

[@karenacton3854]

I agree…..when we focus on things other than size the beauty shines through. She was stunning!!

[@melissam7067]

on another episode i think randy said the dresses were in sample sizes i.e. 2/4/6? glad they appear to have other sizes now...'bout time.

[@sophiabright8371]

I love Jo & Al, who do the job just right for Blossoming Brides!!!

[@magnoliadevore7143]

@@melissam7067 it was very likely an episode where they were having a sample sale. Those days sample sizes are all they have but typically they do have bigger sizes for many dresses 😊

[@Rubicon1954]

I don't think she is "full figured" as much as she was very tall. Her body needed more size to make her proportional to her height. She is actually quite small for how tall she is.

[@BuBbLeWinKs8919]

Am I the only one who found it interesting he is nicknamed catfish and they met online. Imagine if they connected online today him: him hi my name is catfish her: is this a joke to you?

[@sunnyscott4876]

Does seem a bit sketchy doesn't it ?

[@sophienienow4308]

Looking for this comment 😂😂😂

[@phylliscurtner5578]

good catch LOL

[@darshkaur5684]

Sometimes I forget these are like 10 years old lol 😂

[@vrushalishirsath7309]

The first bride got one of the prettiest smile in world that can light up the whole damn room

[@throughmyview8411]

I love how the first bride’s groom can just look at her face and tell how she is feeling. They sure are going to be a great pair.

[@2436golden]

I had the same thought. He is considerate of her desires and she wants to please him, what a great start to a marriage.

[@lovesterika9079]

The dress of the first bride is incredible! It suits her so well 😍Every woman is gorgeous, they deserve to wear the dress of their dreams!

[@queenvic83]

💯💯

[@monii7461]

"every woman is gorgeous" Yeah no

[@alanajenkins5515]

​@@monii7461 may not be gorgeous to you but everyone is gorgeous ❤ don't hate

[@monii7461]

@@alanajenkins5515 What? I'm not hating anyone 😳 I'm just 100% sure you wouldn't find every woman's look attractive

[@evelyncolon5497]

@@monii7461 but just because one person doesn’t think someone is attractive doesn’t mean that they’re right.

[@orianaramunno9643]

I love how the consultant asks what’s comfortable for you price wise? So respectful

[@MissNayNay22]

Can I just say, when the first bride stepped out in her dress, I literally got goosebumps from head to toe and started to tear up 😍 she looks AMAZINGGGGGG!!!!

[@SueP-D]

Lol you’re just like me! I get all emotional over EVERYTHING I swear 😂

[@MissNayNay22]

@@SueP-D yessss!! Lately it’s been getting worse too. I feel like a baby with some of the stuff that gets me emotional ❤️ glad I’m not the only one.

[@SueP-D]

@@MissNayNay22 Omg yes! I guess it’s better to be a lil emotional than a cold hearted blob of nothingness though 🤣☀️😊☮️

[@MissNayNay22]

@@SueP-D I totally agree with you!!

[@walterco7701]

I see lots of people calling Catfish out for controlling behavior - I don't think that's what was going on. He clearly adores her and though he liked that one dress he saw in her face she wasn't feeling it. I usually get pinged with the controllers because I have been with controlling men, and I didn't get that vibe from him. It's perfectly okay for someone not to like a dress and say it, even if maybe he could have been more tactful in describing why.

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Exactly 🙌🏻 I feel like I’m having to defend this guy because he seems sweet and the bride clearly isn’t afraid of him. He says things that EVERY bride says but because he’s a man these women are all in a rage lol

[@shannonseltzer]

I agree with you on that. He wasn’t being controlling at all. Sure he made some comments about certain things about the look of the dress, but he most certainly didn’t tell her what to do. He’s a man, usually some men don’t understand the concept of certain designs on a wedding dress. I think he was just being the comedian that he is.

[@kirbyhatesincels917]

@@kimberlyjennings618 If you take a look at some crime statistics among other sections, you wouldn't be saying that latter part so freely.

[@xeecstasy3183]

@@shannonseltzer some women don’t understand either coming from a girl. Like body spray and perfume like what’s the difference 💀

[@2436golden]

I agree. As with most men, they aren't the most tactful at times, but he was very considerate of his bride's feelings and wanted her to be happy.

[@bookmagicroe9553]

The first bride chose the perfect dress. The second bride looked stunning in her dress and I'm glad they could alter it. It was nice to see a bit of the second bride and groom's wedding - they both looked wonderful.

[@guyfam2]

How do these women stay so calm when they meet Randy? I would lose my mind.

[@angrydonutface7420]

I love Vera! "Stop crying! There's no reason to cry." 🤣 I was thinking the same thing. She's literally standing there in alterations, and the dress isn't even that big, so why the drama?

[@zenagitana]

The dress fit well on her body after alterations and looked pretty, but the bodice still looked huge. It looked like a shelf and she wasn't filling it out. Vera usually does a much better job. The gown probably was meant for a longer torso/taller bride.

[@kanyebreast6072]

@@zenagitana the alterations on this were terrible!! Not only what you said, but when it was being laced the eyelets were touching, meaning the dress was still huge and couldn't be pulled in anymore, and that's why it didn't fit her

[@zenagitana]

@@kanyebreast6072 I didn't see that until you pointed it out. You're right, a corset should be visible, not look like a zipper. The gown was either ordered way too big or just not proportional to this bride. Kleinfeld's quality has really gone downhill.

[@Seal_pup]

I think the crying is for mixture of reasons. -The stress of planning everything is often times heaviest on the bride. Long term stress makes you emotionally vulnerable. -The brides usually don’t get to see or try on the dress for a VERY long time after their first appointment. And as with many big decisions, a sense of ‘did I do the right thing’ is very natural. Or even regret. Example of that is buying a house. You can’t enter it again for a while after signing the contracts, so regret sets in because.. I guess people just do that. -The alteration being specifically about her weight and her fiancés approval of her look, is a source of sadness/stress for her and that makes even more sense that she cried when she wasn’t happy with the alteration. Many brides hope to feel that ‘feeling’ again when they try the dress back on after waiting for so long. And understandably, if the alteration was wrong and the ‘feeling’ isn’t there, that stress is further made worse. The regret feeling might be worse. And cue the tears. I’m happy she got to laugh after the crying moment, Vera is wonderful and her attitude is perfect for the department she’s in. That’s just my opinion though. I myself would probably need a reality check and I know Vera would offer that. This is just my opinion, anecdotes and personal findings after watching many episodes and experiencing some similar situations. Everyone is different and my opinions don’t have to coincide with what others feel is true for them

[@YT4Me57]

Because as a formerly plus sized woman, her body perspective hadn't caught up to her new physique. It's a typical thing with people who have lost a lot of weight. They simply don't see what the rest of us see.

[@pflote4171]

"If she wears that to my wedding" like isn't it the bride's wedding too??🤔 In the end she's the one wearing it so she is the one who needs to feel good in it🤷🏻‍♀️

[@brittany6954]

Right? And the whole “if i don’t like the dress, Ill have to rethink ‘til death do us part’” I think he’s trying to be funny, prove on tv that he is a good comedian but it just comes out like extreme red flags and jerky language.

[@pflote4171]

@@brittany6954 yeah, exactly

[@kimberlyjennings618]

I feel you but brides always talk like they own the wedding (image a groom wearing a tux the lady doesn’t like - my gosh she’d talk about it their whole life) so I guess a groom can feel that way now and then too lol

[@mywallyworld1]

She is just the fill in bride. The other comment...I'm her husband. Not yet buddy. Run!

[@brittany6954]

@@kimberlyjennings618 huh. I mean I don’t remember hearing any bride talk like that. Can you cite a more specific episode? Anywho, it’s messed up and controlling no matter who says it I think.

[@jb6712]

The fourth DRESS on the one who took her fiancé with her is beautiful. The second BRIDE was absolutely gorgeous!

[@mihaelanicolescu8246]

Vera's "there no reason to cry"🤣She must see this all the time. Tough European love at it's best ❤️

[@MoogieB]

I love the word “boobage”!!! First bride-perfect dress for her. Last bride-freaking gorgeous!

[@tracibillington8025]

She is the sweetest bride. Best wishes to the couple. ♥️

[@cademancaden]

The #1 bride is stunning. A real natural beauty. Loved the first dress on her. "My wedding" not the wedding, our wedding, etc. Rubbed me the wrong way. But maybe he was just nervous. He turned out to be ok in the end.

[@krys6491]

i love when Randy says "Hi beautiful" "Hey beautiful" like its soo wholesome i love it

[@lzyjllyfsh]

Oh Vera! All Kleinfeld brides’ fairy godmother. God bless her soul.

[@liobas.secret3849]

Both of the brides looked incredible in their dresses!!!

[@patrav4]

Both brides looked beautiful..but the last bride made me cry. Sooo sweet. The words they said to each other, truly from the ❤️ heart.

[@sophiabright8371]

What an AWESOME couple the second pair are. THAT is how you talk to each other!!!

[@maryroberts9233]

Great to see a full figured bride that looks wonderful in everything. I'm a plus sized woman and it gives me hope. Both brides were lovely. Best wishes to them both.

[@bhagya1985]

That second bride seems to be so sweet.. and she looked gorgeous on her wedding day.. Black skin has some kind of magic, they always glow ❤ The first bride looked stunning in all dresses but I genunely loved that first dress on her.. and her man said "my wedding"... bruh, it is her wedding too and it is she who is gonna wear the dress..

[@olinda013]

I loved the first dress on her

[@shrutibhatia4534]

The first bride is SO beautiful

[@juupiter9505]

I’m mad no one fixed up the second brides veil when she was giving her vows!! Lol

[@b.walker5955]

When he said "she can't wear that to MY" wedding, I wanted to tell her to RUN.

[@francesfehrman741]

No not 3td dress.. first dress is great

[@colleenandres3800]

I personally loved the first dress she put on! It made her look so slim and beautiful

[@eringemini7091]

Both Brides chose the perfect dress for them !😊

[@arizonajen7577]

Stunning. She is simply stunning in her wedding day. Her dress is perfect and gorgeous!

[@emmarose6297]

She is such a gorgeous bride, I’m so so happy for her, wishing all the best in the future!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@debbiemarquis3231]

I like to be involved in everything..including picking the brides dress

[@sarahdee374]

I fear "involved" = control. watch out girl!

[@kathleenward4905]

It's to late now to stop her but she should have run the other way. Not a good way to start a marriage def control issues on his part.

[@Lili-sc5kr]

Red flag! Like even how he was like if she wore that to "my wedding" waaaiiitttt isn't this "our wedding". Smh.

[@charisamartin2152]

That couple in the end, wiping their years after their first kiss as a married couple...so sweet! ❤

[@elanasharich8538]

Wow,Stephanie's smile is to die for... what a beautiful inner spirit ,in her eyes smiling, gorgeous.

[@nickpassion123]

The first bride's smile lights up a room

[@taylerarbore4041]

her smile is so beautiful it’s everything!!!

[@niman00]

Beautiful brides beautiful dresses. the first bride, that dress was made for her. congrats.

[@flourpower7417]

Now you understand why the groom isn't supposed to see the bridal gown before the wedding.

[@armpitfuzz]

"He likes to be involved", sounds like a control freak. "If she wore that to MY wedding"...... RUN lady, run !

[@brittany6954]

Right? And the whole “if i don’t like the dress, Ill have to rethink ‘til death do us part’” I think he’s trying to be funny, prove on tv that he is a good comedian but it just comes out like extreme red flags and jerky language.

[@singingcovers23]

LITERALLYYY

[@kimberlyjennings618]

This sounds that what every bride says - why can they say it and not the groom? This guy seems nice and I don’t think he meant it in a controlling way, otherwise she’d have picked the first dress he said was “the one” out of fear

[@brittany6954]

@@kimberlyjennings618 huh. I mean I don’t remember hearing any bride talk like that. Can you cite a more specific episode? Anywho, it’s messed up and controlling no matter who says it I think.

[@S0LAN1N3]

@@brittany6954 exactly, i dont see why he's trying to be a comedian when bridal shopping, not the place. At least he redeemed himself later.

[@frog3287]

literally was so hard to keep myself from crying at the second bride I'm wearing mascara

[@terrafletcher1930]

Awe it's so sweet how they both cried when getting married, that's love ☺️❤

[@specialsasha6506]

The first dress was so so beautiful !!!

[@tessmcnamara9230]

never let a fiancee or bf attend your bridal wedding dress appointment make him wait till the wedding day to see it

[@csandford6011]

I knew that was the dress when I saw it on the other person I love the bling on the top of the dress it just makes it. Your fiance is sweet have a wonderful life.

[@skylerlewis7821]

Wow she’s so beautiful and she looks incredible in every dress she’s tried on like can we get an applause 👏🏽

[@YaYaPaBla]

Randy is always dressed to the nines. He is handsome.

[@vanshikajindal4776]

he's a comedian also her - he's a very genuine and sincere person

[@kimrushton6562]

Both brides looked beautiful in their dresses!

[@missmeliss4352]

Personally the dresses were not my style at all but she's stunning in them !

[@judyfain3160]

The 1st. bride was beautiful in the first ones, but she looked more beautiful in the last one & both agreed on it. The 2nd. Bride Was beautiful, too. Loved that it was perfectly fitted for her body & she was happy with it. Their wedding was awesome.

[@almondpalmer8099]

Imagine meeting someone online and their name is catfish

[@katsgiers1888]

If I would have married the boy I went to prom with my name would have been Kat Fish

[@maryamalfayed223]

Both Brides were really beautiful congratulations!!! 🌹❤️🌹

[@LisaLGruman]

Gorgeous dress, beautiful bride, wonderful groom!

[@furygeist]

Alesha was GORGEOUS! I loved how she did her hair for the wedding.

[@beancheese3148]

Important lesson in this one. Always give a budget range rather than a cap. In retail commissions, we try to get as close to budget as possible while delivering on what the client is looking for. I was always trained that if a client said her budget was $5,000, I should look in the 4-5,500 range. Budgets aren’t always about how much they want to spend, but about the quality or name they will be getting for the money. When clients gave me a range, I knew it was important to stay under the threshold so they could leave with what they loved that day.

[@noellemcbride6435]

Stunning! She looks a little like Ashley Graham! Beautiful! 💗

[@sabrinawinkel1603]

It's not about what the fiance likes... it's about the bride but i love how the fiance wanted to make sure she loved and looked happy in the dress

[@wendyeskelin8765]

That dress really made her figure look so much better than the others. I'm glad they both agreed.

[@nancemb1]

Wow! Gorgeous gown, on a gorgeous bride!

[@maggiefraz7694]

That dress is gorgeous she looks amazing .!

[@napoleons_wife]

I feel like they didn't alter the dress all the way on the second bride. I guess if that was the last alteration appointment it makes sense. But it looks like they didn't alter the chest like she wanted. --- She still looked great tho! Loved her hair and makeup too!

[@nanderson8286]

After the vows she pulled a tissue out of the top - made me wonder just how many fit down there and why the top had not been taken in as promised.

[@fidgetssailing4725]

That last bride - geeesh she looked gorgeous. That was the perfect dress for her.

[@heididepotter8136]

Stunning dress she picket out. Both beautyfull brides

[@self-sufficient9315]

All dresses were beautiful, thankfully.

[@kathleen5678]

So wonderful to see plus size and beautiful curvy women find a wedding dress that fits.

[@Mags1906]

She looks stunning!

[@EveryDayAnimalsss]

She has such a beautiful smile

[@artedejerie]

Nothing more inspirational to watch while I sew 🥲

[@lacrossbaginske5688]

The vows are so sweet 🥹

[@TinkPixie]

I think I would forget the dress and find a new guy. He says I wouldn't her to wear that to my wedding? It should be our wedding, and then knocks most of the things she likes. 😛

[@hanscapon222]

The people who work on this show need to start carrying around red flags that they put up whenever the fiancé/parent/whatever says something bad

[@joeljessicamalcolm8396]

Won't lie, I was hoping the first bride was going to kick the groom out when she realised it was her dress 😆

[@samanthamclarty7048]

" if she wore that dress to my wedding i will have to tell the priest to elaborate on death do us part. " I'm not usually the type to say anything about how couples act together. but man, how can you say that about a dress that, your soon to be wife, feels good in. btw she slayed the dresses.

[@trayciepitcher3098]

I love the dress. It's beautiful.

[@bluewolf2766]

“My wedding” I thought a wedding is for the couple to plan together lol

[@annehorrigan570]

Yuck, first groom gives off creep control vibes. Any groom that has to be at the the bride's dress selection so he can give his input is creepy & controlling.

[@MsAngelique]

Depends on the couple. My family is pretty abusive. The only one I trust to go dress shopping with is my man. And no I don't have female friends. I think that's related to the abuse. Besides, my man's suit is important to me. So why can't he give an opinion on my dress? And he's the one I'm marrying, nobody else. He's the only other person with a wedding related opinion I care about.

[@kyliepechler]

Especially when he referred to the wedding as "my wedding" instead of "our wedding".

[@annehorrigan570]

@@MsAngelique That's very true and makes total sense. It is up to the couple and if they are making the decisions together then I support that. Creepy controllers no.

[@MsAngelique]

@@kyliepechler Which is what plenty of brides do, to be honest. I even say it on accident but I usually try to correct myself.

[@MsAngelique]

@@annehorrigan570 I didn't get control vibes, not really. Before my current and hopefully final relationship, I had been with a severe control freak. He wouldn't even let me eat much. I went to bed hungry. My man will tell me when I look bad in an outfit, and he even makes extreme jokes. Example, he once said he'd throw me out a window. But I know his tone and behavior. He just makes me laugh with how ridiculous his jokes are. Still, he does say that the sexiest thing is when I'm happy and confident. If I'm wearing a dress he thinks is butt ugly but I'm lighting up the room with a smile, he'd be happier for it. Besides, I'll take the dress off eventually. Lol. Also, we're planning on having a sort of double wedding in one. In the first part we both dress how I want. In the second part, we dress how he wants. First part, ballroom rococo style. Second part Medieval/Old Norse mix. This way, both parties get what they want. I think as long as we keep the guest list short and don't buy what a lot of mainstream couples do, we'll be fine. Example, why do we need a bar? Why do we need bridesmaids? Why do we need favors? It's not like we're expecting wedding gifts. So, yeah. Couples need to do their wedding their way. If that means bringing a rooster into the hen house, so be it.

[@w3d301]

" if she wore that in MY WIDDING"!! Showed his personality. She deserves someone better than him

[@harshitaadnani9591]

The bride is so so gorgeous ❤️

[@harshitaadnani9591]

The first bride

[@sumpihano3036]

Every bride who’s been here have always been said nice about their fiancé but i wonder does the groom feels the same way for her too? Poor women❤

[@margomiller5000]

The gowns are beautiful. But I wish the ladies with their long hair would pull it back so more of the dress is visible.

[@Vampyre82]

Totally agree, it's all I could concentrate on.

[@joralemonvirgincreche]

Yes, it's very distracting. I think they're insecure about their looks, that's what long hair is for, to hide your face, and also because their boyfriends like long hair on women. It's a control thing.

[@tommynantz4230]

Omg I love them

[@jadelacharite4385]

She is so beautiful

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

Well at least he’s honest

[@andydufresne5297]

*First* I did not like the silhouette of *any* of the first bride's dresses. I thought they did not flatter her figure, especially at the bustline. But they were all happy, so that's what counts. *Second* What a contrast to _Nazranaa Diaries_ , where the Indian bride's fiance is often there to weigh in on the bride's outfits. I do not know if the fiance's participation is usual or not, when the bride is picking out her lehenga or sari or whatever. I do understand that the bride and groom want outfits that go together harmoniously, so maybe that's a reason why some Indian fiances are there when the bride is choosing her outfit.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

fabulous

[@dcoleman4444]

"If she wore that to MY wedding..." Not, OUR wedding...and there you have it folks.

[@frasersgirl4383]

She picked a beautiful dress (first bride!)!!

[@dianefort3984]

Young lady you are gorgeous have know doubts about that not ever. And you look elegant in the dress you chose

[@cheryljones7319]

She looks beautiful in all the dresses but I loved her the last dress the best

[@carolbradley2639]

I've been watching these episodes with Randy Fenoli and only one time did he walk in to the dressing room and not say the bride was beautiful or gorgeous. He didn't say anything about how she looked which was surprising.

[@jacquelynyoung221]

Awe sweet/met on line. He didn’t catfish you-for sure!!!

[@raysouls6713]

It’s always good to be honest

[@amberjames987]

2nd bride. 😻

[@sparkylie]

This was so wholesome and beautiful 😭

[@joralemonvirgincreche]

Sorry, no item of clothing that costs more than $2000 is "wholesome."

[@lorriebarnhill8385]

No matter what it all comes down to what the bride feels pretty in and comfortable i don't like when bride brings to many people and they all have different opinions and ruins the brides day i brought only one person and that was my maid of honor i didn't get really that much response so i chose a gown myself and wow

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

Beautiful ❣️

[@danc9697]

She looked gorgeous in every dress she wore, as if the fiancè didn't agree 😩

[@annoir]

I love how the second bride pulled tissue out of her bodice and dabbed her and her husband's eyes!

[@rickram1961]

It's a bride decision on the choice of her wedding gown and not the groom who shouldn't have no say-so in the wedding gown!

[@sennaityohannes2955]

someone give Vera an award please ❤