Dad Insists On Raising The Bride’s Budget! | Say Yes To The Dress

[@angrydonutface7420]

It always stresses me out when someone says there's no budget. I always wonder if they realise the store has 40k dresses?

[@naomi6372]

Same

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

Exactly

[@LDee-tc6ck]

Me, too.

[@DannyJane.]

"He's been looking for a reason to sell the chopper"? This guy's got money. A $10K dress isn't stressing his wallet.

[@keekers]

Lol I saw one of those dresses on this show. It was not my favorite.

[@deb109]

It's so nice to see a daughter being respectful and caring of her dad's money. I get tired of seeing the brides that are spoiled brats.

[@andreamorgan5945]

I love how she calls herself “obnoxious,” and then proceeds to put her family’s needs above her wants. Such great parents to say “whatever makes you happy,” and raise her to be so considerate❤

[@GottaLoveGoats]

Exactly what I thought. What a lovely lady.

[@daniellelibonati1591]

And the Pnina dress she ended up getting looked beautiful on her; that's an example of a Pnina gown that has all the right things and looks timeless, elegant and beautiful. I know many don't like Pnina but her stuff is an acquired taste; for me I've always loved her stuff and the dress Donna got is definitely an example of one of them.

[@keekers]

Such a wonderful daughter to actually worry about it being too much than a daughter that complains about how little they're able to spend. She's so sweet!😊

[@keithgiblin2636]

I disagree.

[@tevikumares5022]

Yeah you can disagree to it due to your insecurity and your hatred anyway

[@keithgiblin2636]

@@tevikumares5022 Wow, harsh.

[@tevikumares5022]

Not as harsh as someone who is hating her

[@lmbgemini]

​@@tevikumares5022Are you her best friend or something?

[@madmartagan100]

Finally a girl who doesn't want to bankrupt her family.

[@marashanteau8604]

No a girl who knows just how to play her parents…note the small smirk as she looks down.😂

[@keithgiblin2636]

@@marashanteau8604 Exactly. She has expensive (and terrible) taste.

[@rebeccaernette1749]

No, i felt that way about my parents buying my dress, and they were more than happy to help me purchase the dress​@marashanteau8604

[@deborahdebaccoweddle2420]

...and yet she did.

[@tevikumares5022]

You guys here are just insecure haters anyway

[@rheatirkey4371]

A real man and a real daughter ❤️

[@elsadixon]

This video was such a refreshing change - not a daughter who wants to spend all of her father's money. What a lovely family.

[@allisoncoe4287]

But she spends more than double her original budget!

[@idrttr.shannx]

@@allisoncoe4287 and she clearly said no like 8000 times... r u slow??

[@isabellind1292]

@@idrttr.shannx Are you always so uncivil? Good luck w/that in the real world.

[@shawnaleethornton5343]

I went over and watched the full episode, I don't understand how somebody so spoiled is so thoughtful of her parents. He obviously spoils her rotten and yet she is not spoiled at all

[@CaraStrong13]

It’s kinda weird how things just naturally play out sometimes. My siblings and I were so spoiled growing up and honestly still are. But I’d rather live in a box than ask my dad for a dime and I’m beyond appreciative for everything he chooses to do for me. It’s never enough for my sister. She begs him to buy her this or buy her that. Please give her some money. Pay this bill. Fill her car up. Order her this. And she doesn’t feel an inkling of guilt about it. She thinks as her parent he should do those things for her. I guess it’s the difference between someone that thinks the world owes them and someone that thinks nobody owes them anything at all.

[@katiegriffin7597]

My parents always said, “you can be spoiled but not rotten.” Aka, they wanted to give me everything but not at the expense of teaching me values and being a good person. I wasn’t given things to shut me up and keep me out of their hair but rather because they loved me and wanted me to be happy. I think that makes a huge difference.

[@abba9265]

I think it’s a matter of teaching value. I was raised “spoiled” but I was also taught to be appreciative of the gifts or services I received. I understood the value of time and money early and tried to ask for as little as possible

[@isabellind1292]

@@katiegriffin7597 There's a difference between being spoiled and being given things and being grateful for it as is the case in this thread. It breaks my heart to read the comment from the sister who does appreciate what her parents have done for her while her sister takes advantage of their parents. It also breaks my heart when I hear adult children say their parents owe them an inheritance. Parents do not owe their adult children a darn thing! If I told my parents I was entitled to an inheritance I wouldn't blame them one bit if they spent every last penny before they died. I'd have it coming! My sister and & I weren't spoiled and we appreciated every thing our parents ever did for us. I think it helps to have good role models who aren't preoccupied w/material things and over-spending. I see lovely people in the comments in this thread and on this series. I think the majority are on the same page when it comes to being a loving, caring and empathetic human being towards others. I wish you all the very best and to the sister w/the spoiled sister, you will go through life w/a clear conscience because you are grateful for what you've been given. That is an admirable quality.💓🌺💓

[@naowright9308]

​@CaraStrong13 It is funny how people turn out. I have a lot of siblings, and we were never spoiled by our parents or grandparents. We would look through the toy catalogs just to look and dream, but we rarely got any of them. It was a good life, though, as we learned to make do and even stretch a budget. Most of my siblings are some of the sweetest, most giving people you could ever meet, however, I have one sister who is a real taker. She comes across as generous on the first or second meeting, but then wants everyone to do for her and help her with her life even though she is the one who puts herself in her messes. Several of us have called her out on her bull so she mostly leaves us alone now.

[@laurelflint1866]

IMO she's uncomfortable with, how much the gown is! I realize, that she said, "she's an obnoxious person". However on the contrary, she's thoughtful & considerate of her parents. It seems that, she's feeling guilty because, of how much, the gown is that she loves!! I don't consider that obnoxious!! I would say that she is considerate, & knows what she likes. Best wishes 🌿

[@jb6712]

What's-up-with-your-overuse-and-misuse-of-commas???---There's-no-need-for-at-least-65%-of-them!

[@kjsfl386]

Your dashes?? lol

[@martinitime3537]

Dad says no limit, so the consultant quickly brings out a dress double the original limit! Gotta make sure she gets that big commission 😂

[@janetmoss-s4o]

I started out prepared to really dislike this girl but she's really a wonderful person to think of the money her dad is prepared to spend.

[@mariannenyangi6605]

Same here 😂

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@FAKOKTAI agree and brides should pay themselves as they would get what they want and be less selfish. They seem more selfish and greedy when others pay.

[@erinpescarmona8714]

It’s funny, she says she’s obnoxious but I didn’t think she was. If she truly were, she’d have no problem spending her dad’s money.

[@tamt5846]

Couldn’t they find another gorgeous dress for around $8,000?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Given how picky she is, probably not lol

[@OdiesMama]

*Couldn't they find a gorgeous dress for around $8,000?

[@lunabelletheinsane]

Given the number of dresses they actually showed she veto'd at 5k - probably not. They don't show US all the dresses they try on. When it says "Dress #3" it's never actually dress number 3, it's just dress number 3 that they are showing US, the viewer.

[@niman00]

What a father, and i understand where she is coming from, but, this is the most important day of your life. thank your dad for the gift, and get married, congrats.

[@jsorensen168]

Is it really though...a wedding is only one day in your life. it's stupid to spend that much on a dumb dress.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

I don’t think it is the most important day of your life, but even if it was, is it worth spending over $10,000 on a dress that you will wear only once? No way!

[@awill3992]

If that's the most important day of your life that's pretty damn sad.

[@wandertree]

I've been married 26 years. Married at age 22. I can tell you the wedding day is NOT the most important day of your life. It's fun and it's fun to look back on, but honestly, I barely remember it at this point. We've had many way more meaningful experiences since, not the least of which adding our babies to the family. I think the hype over the wedding is silly and just another way for businesses to make money. By all means, splurge on your wedding if you want, but don't build it up to be something it isn't or you'll only end up feeling deflated after. Be thankful for what it is and be prepared to move on to the next stage of life!

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@wandertreeExactly, especially when people divorce and marry several times in their lives then the wedding day is even less important as you have several of those days not just one.

[@fantuckstic]

Its nice seeing a daughter who worries about the money. And a father who doesnt care. He just wants her happy.

[@hotrod66ify]

Why can't the consultant go up a thousand or even 500 at a time ? Why does she have to double the cost of the dress immediately ?

[@Faesharlyn]

Something called "commission", 5% of that sale is at least $550.

[@timeforchange6818]

I fear the guilt she feels will cause more harm/stress that could linger for life; she does his books; she knows the money flow, and the Mother said 'he can just sell . . .", means there isn't disposable income to meet the cost. I think the bride should have tried some more dresses in the 7 to 8000 dollar range, and the lady helping should have suggested that when she saw the severe guilt, but I realize the goal is to sell as high price a dress you can, over what's healthy for the family.

[@mbexo]

You realise the "he can just sell the chopper" was literally a joke, right?

[@danielledyksterhouse983]

Agreed, you could see the Sales Consultant's eyes light up when the dad came over

[@DistinctiveThinking]

Such a wonderful Dad and her Mom! Wow! Lots of wives would have been totally against their husband forking out that much money for a dress for their daughter. A considerate daughter and a loving family. ❤️

[@shawnaleethornton5343]

What a lovely woman, genuinely concerned about the money while feeling like an absolute queen in that dress. She looks amazing and her dad, oh her dad…❤

[@zjjir]

so pretty. i love how even the dad looks happy. come on. thats sweet. lovely family.

[@beckypetersen2680]

You are an amazing daughter! What a change from the typical young lady who comes in.

[@bunker123sugar]

All I kept thinking when she came out in the dress she finally chose was Carol Burnett as Scarlet O'Hara wearing the curtains and saying, 'I saw it in the window and just couldn't resist it'.

[@hsmith6281]

Haha! Agree!

[@shuckydarn2856]

😂😆🎉

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

HAHA! 😄

[@joant1629]

didn't like it that much.

[@keekers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bliss6495]

She is not an obnoxious girl as she thinks of herself. She is a considerate daughter to her parents.

[@kimberlyjackson2346]

True love. They made my day. Daddy's girls are just so cherished and protected. Dad's will do any and everything, and when she doesn't have entitlement issues. She deserves even more. I felt like mom was going to buy the dress, regardless of what her daughter said lol

[@catezaida8081]

God bless that Daddy. Mom, you are the best!

[@shehnazahmad5213]

This girl she is a keeper. They raised her well. She is superb. The future husband he is one blessed man to have such a jewel. Stay blessed ❤

[@klacier5111]

Wow 💕The daughter is the way she is, because her parents are, the way they are. How beautiful they all are.

[@carrieteague5041]

What a sweetheart! She has a great soul! She cares about others before her wants!

[@sooticablue1664]

A dad who said what her dad said about just wanting to make her happy, if he was my dad it would make me all the more determined to stay within the budget too, lovely family ❤

[@peacechronicthedevelopment]

They are amazing parents 🥹🙇‍♀️

[@seriliaykilel]

Job well done mom and dad - you raised a girl with clear prioritiies who cares about her family more than about a dress. It's super sweet for the parents to want to go the extra mile but it speaks to their quality as parents that their daughter cares for them just as much. I hate that she's feeling so troubled about it, but it speaks to being just good people all around.

[@nomadic_orthodox]

They raised her well! What a beautiful family.

[@jeswainston]

Wow…11 K …yikes…can’t say I’m a fan of the dress but not my wedding LOL

[@maryclaremayo6157]

And it's $11k PLUS the accessories PLUS the fitting, and you could see how much adjustment it needed.

[@vickykulig5080]

You also have to realize that her dad said it was ok and not to worry about the budget, but at least she was considerate of her dad and how much he was spending.

[@bracha2u786]

Sweet family. The dad reminds me of my dad. He's been gone over 20 years. I wish I had appreciated him more when he was alive. All he wanted was to make his family happy.

[@2user000]

Her dad is amazing! Love their relationship! Lucky girl 🥰

[@yvonnec6449]

Jessica really struggled in hiding her delight at hearing that there was now limit @3.40!!

[@Jamie-Fox]

Love her attitude. This is a family person who respects its parents. The Groom is so lucky!

[@ndisfoshiz]

I remember this episode and thinking the father is such a sweetheart!

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

That dress IS beautiful! It also costs more than some vehicles I have owned. Bless this young woman's heart for NOT wanting to put her family, specifically her father, in a financial bind in order to get her a wedding dress.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

I’m so glad the bride is budget-conscious. The dad is very kind.

[@jasminkamilkovich1351]

Don't like it. Not worth 11,000.

[@jenn1916]

Agree. It's one day. I would rather get married in a paper sack and go on really great honeymoon. 😅

[@MarlaJMatney]

I love it

[@rckkeller9437]

We gave our daughter and her fiancé a check, I thought was a fair amount, and when it was gone they paid the rest on their own. We offered more, but they wouldn’t hear of it. So proud of both of them.

[@samanthaweston5749]

Thats a sweet mum and dad ❤

[@raniasegakis1263]

This bride is so respectful its a refreshing change from what we normally see in other episodes in similar circumstances

[@Linaskye143]

What a sweet woman, and what a sweet father. My dad was the same way. It was how he showed his love when he couldn’t say it out loud. I hope they’re all doing well.

[@NH-tb2sm]

That's a mess of a dress at any price but to pay more than $11,000 for the awful ridiculousness is absurd.

[@kerrystone7375]

Top of the dress was actually quite nice but the bottom was in my opinion dreadful. Some of these dresses look like a comforter you'd have on a bed. 😂

[@mariesmith1616]

Absolutely not worth it 👎

[@AvgUtubeWatcher]

Fr most of the dresses on this show are like that😂 absolutely dreadful. Brides should try other stores before going there

[@ReneeMichele-c9q]

I LOVE this family. This father❤❤❤❤ I knew he’d be amazing the moment she said she’s his secretary. So sweet.

[@kathybeckford3592]

I think this is the first time on SYTTD that any girl hasn't jumped on the chance to spend more of their parents' money! It's a good stubborn!

[@kirakrisztinatoth1249]

This remind me of my own dad, such a supporting father who would sell his soul just so his child could get what they liked. He always used to say that i shouldn't worry because he had everything under control, he could work anything out. Its really great to see this same kind of love. Because it's not even about the price or the money, but it is truly about the unconditional love this father has for his daughter that he would give up everything for her happiness. Good job, Father of the Bride! ❤

[@kathleenshocknesse5996]

She might be the sweetest bride ever. Love her

[@soniaflores4793]

Such a proud dad, ❤❤ you can see the love on both ends

[@ninaestabillo5571]

I love this family's relationship. Got teary eyed 🥹

[@ipsy777]

Such a lovely daughter! The parents are really lucky to have such a wonderful girl! Love the family bond ❤

[@katiegriffin7597]

They should have told her that saying yes would make the DAD happy. Giving dad a chance to be a hero? That’s what dads like this, good dads, dream about. He won’t be his little girl’s hero that much longer, at least not in the way he’s been for so many years. Let him have this. He’s not just giving you a gift, you’re giving him one.

[@Shannon-lt7bo]

I don't think they should have upped the limit without her approval prior too. At least she probably would have given a number slightly higher and not, no budget. That said, very loving family and you could tell she didn't want to put that on her dad even though he offered. They all left happy in the end.

[@dietotaku]

there's nothing wrong with having champagne tastes on a beer budget, or with genuinely feeling like champagne should be the price of beer. she's not wrong, $11000 is an insane amount of money to pay for any dress, even a dress that blinged-out, but if she's going to stick to that ideal, she's gotta get creative. there are ways to get the pricey look without the price tag to match, but it's not going to be at kleinfeld's (or any bridal boutique).

[@brettsabo454]

So sweet. She said she’s obnoxious, but so thoughtful

[@Nike2030]

If she feels bad why not buy the dress herself

[@vern0018]

Or even top up some of it to lighten the load on her dad.

[@SomewhereInTheMaidenverse]

I am sure they could have found her a dress she loved for less money, but still with a raised budget. Even the father said it was the best of what she had tried on, not necessarily the best they could do from the store inventory.

[@laegad]

Now that's one loving father and a real family man! I want to know if he happens to have a single brother...asking for a friend 😉

[@jb6712]

🙄

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@FAKOKTAI agree! Love is priceless and can’t be measured with money.

[@nehak852]

Really love this family, daughter respects her father's money and father loves her.

[@bethromanowicz9874]

Well so glad to see she was so respectful of her dad’s sacrifice for her gown. By the way, is that gown she ended up picking considered a ball gown? I didn’t think it was..

[@nancyweakley2070]

The bride that did not want her father to spend that much money on a wedding gown, what a wonderful daughter he has. 🥰🐾

[@dianafromcalifornia5127]

I love the depth of Dads ❤️

[@marieslabbert6009]

This is a wonderful family. Really decent people with good values and there in nothing obnoxious about her.

[@suepall5425]

So much love in this family and that's what counts.

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

WOW a real family!

[@tinahasapis1085]

What a wonderful Dad and daughter 🥰

[@dn3607]

Such a sweet and considerate daughter 😢

[@superflydelicious711]

Most of the time you see the girls not caring one bit about how much it costs their family. They must be very proud, she has her family’s needs in mind.

[@Shelovescolours]

Such a loving father ❤

[@carolharris5455]

Aww Donna is so sweet and considerate

[@vjdunkey]

What a beautiful family. So much love and respect for each other xx

[@vickytuck9361]

This is one of the best things I have seen on this show.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Not obnoxious , but very loving !

[@rckkeller9437]

This family is so lovingly hilarious. Sooooo New Jersey, Iall 4 of us were born was born in Hackensack and this would be our family

[@hannahlee1769]

I love how both the mom and dad say “look at me”. Makes me snap to attention too 😂

[@DaisyReynaFilm]

Of course there are dresses that can even be 1,000 more or even 2k more but the sales people just see commission and will go immediately to the most expensive.

[@mariesmith1616]

First time that I watch a bride that the dresses don’t fit her well because she’s slim!!!!

[@NH-tb2sm]

There are many of those brides.

[@muchtested]

That's not slim, that's rail thin.

[@mariesmith1616]

@@muchtested You’re right 😦

[@ginaFaulconer]

What a sweet family. God Bless.

[@kellicoffman8440]

It’s so nice to see a daughter who doesn’t want to spend money her father doesn’t have

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Those parents have brought her up properly!

[@answ3rtarot395]

That's a generous dad! 🥰

[@Katy32344]

Wow, what a dad.

[@ReneeMichele-c9q]

Men/fathers like this are one in a billion. Well done mom. You chose a great man.

[@sherryanndookie6405]

This is the dad every kid needs... this is the husband every woman dreams of... and this is the man every boy wishes to become ... ❤

[@naturalPaths]

😬 If she was going to ‘no price point,’ maybe try on more than one?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

My assumption is that she did try on more than one before this but she fell in love with it and didn’t want to try on any more.

[@naomi6372]

Exactly

[@naturalPaths]

@@thehungrygoldfish I surely hope you’re right! I know she’d tried on a few at a lower price point . .

[@luv2read963]

I can’t believe they couldn’t find a dress equally as pretty for less than 11k.

[@jbshiva865]

Most of the brides complain about limited budgets and this one wants to economize and kudos to her for thinking in terms of budget and not bankrupting herself and her family for one day of celebrating.

[@yw2274]

Did you see how the brother was fixing the veil. So sweet.

[@bigbulk688]

In all honesty, I wouldn't have bought that dress at that price either. Also, the store totally played her. People with budgets should stop going to these kinda stores, they are simply ripping you off.

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

I agree. I think they could have easily just left and found a cheaper and prettier gown at a different shop

[@RoseCarroll-pk6mt]

Thank you ❤

[@carolflynn7933]

Lovely parents ❤

[@suzannesenser607]

What a sweet family. This is what we all wish for.

[@amandarodriguez1817]

I have the same type of dad and i feel her pain. Even though he says theres no budget there always is and it comes with guilt

[@ZeenathChowdhury]

Her dad is soooo sweet

[@furygeist]

I wish she'd hear him. This isn't the dress he's buying, it's one of his daughters most memeroable, precious moments in herlife. He's paying for the experience, the honor of seeing his little girl become this beautiful woman starting a family of her own with the person she loves with her whole heart and soul. I hope later they can talk and he can convey that to her. It's not about the money. He can afford it. She is not placing a hardship on him. He just wants her to feel like the most beautiful person alive on her special day. And this is one of those specialmoments where he, as her dad, gets to spoil her a little. Cuz there are less opportunities when she's grown. They raised her right in how she is considerate of the finances involved and her family. But I'm glad she chose the dress and let herself be pampered after their reassurances.

[@reneecarr0222]

This is a father's moment or mother to pass their baby on to her husband who should take care of her and love her like they do and make her as happy as possible.

[@marlenatopple8472]

A real man. Well done Dad. He has raised a considerate daughter.

[@vickiwaatti1076]

This is beautiful. My first dress was $1185.00 and I payed for it. For my 2nd wedding my mom found one for me at an antiques store in my size (which is rare as I was a size 18 then) She bought it and never told me how much it was. A few years after she died my dad was cleaning out some receipts and came across the ones for my dress and it was only $99! The dress was so beautiful that I thought it cost thousands! I think she was embarrassed to tell me how much it was as my first was so expensive. I loved her even more for it! I loved the dress! Unfortunately, we lost my dress in a house fire about 13 years ago.

[@starzmwl9327]

the end was very sweet.