REACTING TO EXPENSIVE DRESSES

[@hiitsaria]

I know they tried to paint her as "too much" but I actually love that the bride emphasized the dress not being worth going over budget, I see the American boutiques offering dresses over budget a bit too much and It's always made me feel icky.

[@thedorkettereads6052]

Yes, my cousin had to be very firm with her budget and do what that woman did, refuse to try on anything over budget.

[@ayajade6683]

Usually it's the family picking the out of budget dress and the stylist trying convince the bride to not try it on as they'll 90% the time fall in love.

[@natatatm]

It's a double edged sword for the stylist as well as the client when they do that. Cause maybe they get a better commission than they were expecting, but maybe they get zero commission cause they made a bride fall in love with a dress they have to leave behind

[@misswilwarin8829]

I feel like Pinina just lives in the back of Kleinfeld waiting for them to pull her out so she can modify a dress to make it more expensive

[@andreanorby1672]

Not that they need my plug, but Liberty and Lace in SF worked hard to give my daughter a huge discount to make her gown within her budget. It was really lovely.

[@lestranged]

The first bride is very mature, she knows it's out of her range and quickly moves on. I admire that and I think it is a good sign for her future marriage. She does not pull out tears or whining or manipulation to get a parent to buy it for her. There's plenty of other pretty dresses that you can afford.

[@mariaelenamattone5221]

i feel like the offered her a deal on the dress because she was so nice to everyone, despite not getting what she wanted 🥰 kindness goes a long way

[@ArgoBargo]

I gotta say, I was not expecting the second lady to come out with such an amazing take “the dress shouldn’t overpower the love that we’re celebrating”

[@reinasherman8009]

I feel like that shows a lot of maturity towards the relationship and that is her reason for getting married and not the big fancy wedding. I love that. Nothing wrong with a big fancy wedding if it's not just about the wedding and not putting people into huge amounts of debt.

[@loverofeverythingbeautiful3610]

​@@reinasherman8009They seem to have it like that, and I've zero problems with them donating to the economy. 😂

[@GlitteryCassie]

I used to work at a bridal salon, and they purposely priced the dresses 10% higher, so if a bride was on the fence we could actually like we were "pulling strings" to make the gown more affordable for her

[@onetwothree9]

if I remember my economics class correctly retail prices often have all sorts of discounts calculated into them. So it's not just the bridal industry

[@jessjess23brooks89]

I'm keeping that tidbit in my back pocket for future.

[@christiecakes014]

@@onetwothree9 yeah, car dealerships are notorious for doing that

[@judyengle7728]

Not sure if I like the kinder and gentler Luke

[@vibrantpixeIs]

I love the version with Gok because he usually ALWAYS lets the bride know the price before they try it on when it is over budget and it is RARE for him to present an extremely over budget gown without it being requested by the bride compared to the other locations on the show. I bet it helps that the dresses in this specific shop are usually all so pretty!

[@marzv7333]

I think it has always been part of his ideology. I remember he used to do a show in the UK all about being fashionable on a budget

[@chetanamanchali8378]

They just started Say Yes to The Dress India Edition. It would be fun for you to react to how different cultures approach wedding attire.

[@mebibibi]

i second this! that would be so interesting

[@haleymist09]

Oh wow. What's it like? I don't know a lot about Indian marriages but some go on a couple days and the couple wears a few outfits, so does SYTTD concentrates on one dress for a certain day?

[@haleymist09]

@Obscura oh cool thanks for sharing! I'll look for it on KZbin.

[@WahidahCherazade]

Oh, I had no idea! I have to see if I can find it :D

[@mills8]

Yesss

[@raynacarraway440]

I love how everyone who watches SYTTD makes a joke about Pnina is just lounging around Kleinfeld waiting for the producers to come and tell her it's time to feature in an episode. My mom and I say she comes and goes out of the basement for how often she shows up lol

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

my mum and I say the same thing! We always go "oh they've let her out of the basement again, how nice for her" 😂

[@eyalreiss294]

@@RealElongatedMuskrat Y’all are funny

[@SamAjono]

Whenever the bride has an unlimited budget expect to see a Pnina Tornei

[@bl00dhoney]

Expect to see Pnina herself!!

[@theprousteffect9717]

You could pay for a round trip plane ticket to the Lancashire store and the price of a wedding gown from there, and still leave with a more beautiful dress for less money than a lot of these brides spend at Kleinfeld's. Why is it the more money they spend, the gawdier the dress? If they're spending that kind of money, why can't we see some elegant Vera Wang and Valentino?

[@bl00dhoney]

@@theprousteffect9717 bigger commission on Pnina.

[@SamAjono]

@@bl00dhoney True!!! Lol!!

[@ayajade6683]

​​@@theprousteffect9717 not exclusive to klinefeld' s and doesn't have an in house office that they can pop up from with oh you don't like this what if we do x yz with a brand new sketch

[@obtusemushroom]

The first clip was so wholesome! I'm so happy for that bride, and it was nice that the family wasn't so involved as well

[@haleymist09]

It's nice sometimes to have just a chill segment of a woman excited to get married and happy to find her dress. My cold heart warmed up.

[@FluttyTooty]

As a British bride I can say the pub may be for some but we do go all out, chinches, fancy venues, big dresses. Our weddings are individual to the person. I had a country house hotel and a massive party and it was perfect

[@fayeb7667]

Was trying not to laugh when he said we just go to the pub 😅

[@pcbassoon3892]

Do people have weddings in their parents' yards in Britain? Like renting a big tent and having a party and everything, but at their parents' house? I feel like that happens in British novels a lot, but I don't know if it's realistic.

[@keyholes]

@@pcbassoon3892 Unless you have very rich parents with a manor house, no. The majority of us don't have gardens anywhere big enough for an event like a wedding. Sorry to break the illusion!

[@amedved1]

@@pcbassoon3892 I got married in my parents backyard, here in the US. It was perfect

[@ainerobertson78]

From my experience with Irish weddings as an Irish-American, I would say the pub is a place you *end up* after a wedding or the reception, or at least the closest place with the most alcohol . This is normally when the wedding couple secretly escapes to avoid jeering I don't know about British weddings tho, my only knowledge comes from 4 Weddings and a Funeral

[@lkf8799]

The second one surprised me. She understood the assignment. She wants to wear the dress not have the dress wear her. Smart. Still surprised at what she picked but I liked how it had different add-ons to create multiple looks.

[@srideout91]

If you really want to react to an emotional say yes to the dress wedding one I suggest the one with the blind girl. The way the sales associate helps her find her dream wedding dress and describes it to her is absolutely beautiful. It brought me to tears

[@ayajade6683]

She has a KZbin channel and she went with a second dress for her wedding

[@reemtri]

@@ayajade6683 oh really? That’s interesting. I suppose she felt she got caught in the moment on the show and had to say yes but ended up doing something else she’s more comfortable with, which is good too! I don’t think it takes away from the moment still. I reckon Gok Wan was very sweet and respectful in the way he described that dress to her. 😊

[@ayajade6683]

@@reemtri she loved the dress but I think it was COVID delays made them change the original plans so second dress was bought. But I might be mixing her up with another blind bride

[@patrickcandia4985]

Is this the episode with Gok and the red haired woman? He is an angel. Beautiful episode. ❤️❤️❤️

[@srideout91]

@@patrickcandia4985 yes that’s the one.

[@dorcaswinter8296]

You can immediately tell the difference between the British and American’s within a few seconds 😂😂😂

[@toxyvella]

The second clip - I'm seeing that the more expensive the dress, the tackier it tends to be. Those trendy, naked dresses are just not my vibe for a wedding.

[@cipherquest3024]

Same, aside from sleeves I do not like sheer

[@carmenpalenske6685]

Weddings shouldn’t be a preview of the wedding night.

[@cuntyclown]

@@carmenpalenske6685 pls stop sexualizing everything so damn much

[@carmenpalenske6685]

@@cuntyclown one comment is not “so much”. And I’m not the one sexualizing.

[@cuntyclown]

​@@carmenpalenske6685 It was a general statement. You said that those garments are a preview of having sex with her, outta pocket tbh

[@corancoranthemagicalman]

Everything about the first bride I adored. Her family seemed very lovely and supportive to boot (and also looked so much like her, damn!) I have so much respect for her not even attempting to try on the dress that was double her budget, and am absolutely happy she got what she wanted. She looked gorgeous in it! The second dress-I've actually watched this one before on my own. She was WAY less about it than I had expected originally. I thought for SURE she was going to go over the top with so much, but the dress fit her really well, and I thought it was just the perfect balance of being a lot without being too distracted from her. Also she was so sweet with the sentiment of how the dress shouldn't overpower their moment. Like damn, way to go girlie. The third bride I've seen too. And while I think she passed on some dresses that were REALLY pretty on her, I can appreciate that she wasn't willing to buy anything she didn't absolutely adore-and especially wouldn't go over budget for it.

[@Pizzelle]

So glad they told the first bride the price up front…in so many episodes they have her try it on and fall in love with it, and THEN reveal its over budget

[@funkathrusta]

I like how you warm up to clothes that aren't your favorite and always find something nice to say if the person wearing the item connects with it. A wedding dress is a special connection, so it's nice to see you find kind things to say to someone who is so excited about their find. I'm sure you give very polite outfit notes in person when asked lol

[@annamckean9703]

I just need to express - gok isn’t UK randy. He’s an institution, he’s been teaching workshops and doing shows on loving your body and dressing for love of life and what fashion works for you for yeeeeears. ICON

[@FleaÉire]

Gok is all Fashion, where as Randy is a Wedding Dress master. Both great, amazing men. I’m so glad Gok is still on the go since the 00’s. We love our stylish fashionista gays 💜✨

[@anitaatanasova2004]

I can say that British weddings are definitely not all small at the local pub 😂 It’s more like renting a castle or a mansion rather than having just your mates at the pub down the road 😅

[@Cryssie64]

I've seen the first bride's story many times and it makes me tear up every time. A gracious and lovely woman with a caring and supportive family - if anyone deserved a little help from the tv program it was her. ❤

[@samanthaabreu782]

I like Randy, but Gok is the best, he almost NEVER get dresses over budget and he always helps brides with confidence problems.

[@j.smith.8915]

As a Brit, I can clarify that our weddings are not just a quiet one down the country pub 😂

[@kristinedavid1747]

You’re absolutely right, I love Luke but don’t know where he heard this from……

[@paulwilliammonks1]

I think hes got it mixed up with a funeral. Most funerals ive been to over here have been the church, then go to the pub for afew drinks etc.

[@kristinedavid1747]

@@paulwilliammonks1 Ahhh didn’t think of that, but defo that must be it, funerals I’ve been to and/or heard about were more like this, that’s absolutely right:)

[@milliejenkinson5832]

Yeah, I was going to say this. Some can be, but I've been to some where it's been the big white wedding, the destination wedding and the countryside house/mannor wedding

[@stifton1]

I mean my parents did, I probably would too but the weddings I have been to have been £40-50k events 😬

[@Beth.m-]

I really enjoy how you give your usual sass but totally appreciate how different ‘fashion’ is to ‘bridal’. Totally different world. Please do more of these though!

[@Omglod2486]

I’m from the UK and weddings are a proper mix bag here - I’ve been to six figure budgets weddings and really low key ones. Quite a lot of people get married abroad now - probably to ensure the weather is definitely good on the day!

[@patty1247]

They are actually pretty mixed in the US too. At least outside of NYC, you get a lot of courthouse weddings and everyone meets at BBQ joint or maybe a small wedding at a church with a small gathering of friends and family to eat and dance at the church reception area, etc.

[@offblac1337]

The girl from Kentucky actually broke up with her fiancé and saw that she is selling her dress online

[@xcileter2063]

Omg really?? Why tho

[@lillian8589]

I’m really sad for her. Maybe the relationship had to end, but so sad the fairy tale died. I hope she writes a bigger, brighter version and lives her best life!

[@sarahtaylor4264]

I'm American and I honestly don't understand how people justify spending so much money on weddings and wedding clothes specifically. It seems more reasonable to have a modest event and save for a down payment on a house or something else practical to start a life together. Financial stress is the worst way to begin a marriage.

[@christinagriffin5154]

I’ve been to loads of British weddings and not one was in a pub lmfao 🤣 the most common tradition is you have wedding guests who come to the ceremony & champagne reception & wedding breakfast (sit down formal meal) and then you have additional guests who are invited to “night do only” or the reception - it’s the bigger party with a buffet and you can do the cake cutting and all the dancing, this is where like work colleagues and neighbours are invited. And we also have south Asian weddings here which are a whole other story, 3 days of events and always have 300+ people 😂

[@actuallyImjustbored]

Not me almost crying when Gok pulled a deal on that dress 🥺

[@M0odyBlue]

Loved that!! She looked gorgeous in it!!

[@amandatrilla1660]

I worked at a bridal salon in college and we could price down sample gowns (off the rack) all the time and it was such a good feeling when we could make a dress work for a girls budget.

[@marikotrue3488]

I absolutely love the these commentaries which are respectful, entertaining and often hilarious (time to let Pnina Tornai out of her dressing room). Please do more!

[@morganbaldwinmiller]

Your commentary about Pnina made me LAUGH. I swear she was always popping out from some back room on that show

[@susantescione8007]

A very much respect that this bride stuck to her budget. And I am glad she got the dress she wanted. I saw this episode on TV some years ago.

[@shubhangipawar4210]

Feels like I’ve waited my entire life for this review video. I found relief in this after such a long time since the last “say yes to the dress” review. And this is my sole relief in life right now.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Are you ok?

[@shubhangipawar4210]

@@HeronCoyote1234 You tell me, what do you think?

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@shubhangipawar4210 well, you mentioned “sole relief in life right now”. Don’t know if it’s the current situation as we approach Nov 8, or something specific to you.

[@shubhangipawar4210]

@@HeronCoyote1234 are you talking about the lunar eclipse?

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@shubhangipawar4210 uh, no…

[@JaJaHerSelF]

I think it's completely fair that the "buyer for a high-end designer" girl was nit-picky about the dress ...but *the way* she did it was so annoying lol

[@MelissaBlue]

Firstly, I appreciated your 999 joke. Secondly, Gok is usually very good at keeping the dresses within budget (in contrast to the other UK iteration with David Emmanuel). But as we saw, when there is something over budget Gok will typically do some negotiation to get the price down so it's not as badly overbudget.

[@FebrithDarkstar]

I'm British and was married in a stately home and we had a ballroom reception - we definitely don't all go down the pub (though I might do if I ever did it again! :D) The "bedazzled chastity belt" made me howl

[@CPHLiving21]

He is amazing. I know its a show, but he is always so generous, thoughtful and kind

[@sweetdreams2049]

I remember when I went for my wedding dress the owner said that the say yes prices are extremely marked up. I got a beautiful classic style dress for just over 1000.00

[@catsinq5726]

Luke is being so sweet and kind to the Kentucky wedding bride, but that dress - with the overskirt - and the veil - the whole thing was SO TACKY. Bless her lil' heart, she probly learnt her taste from her Momma.

[@jocmtl]

I hated both Kentucky dresses, too much of that nude mesh (can’t think of the name). The second one just looked messy. Hope it looked better after alterations.

[@summernovah]

Yess, love to see another Yes to the Dress reaction!

[@terryo1463]

Sooooo happy You are back to say yes to the dress reactions.....love them.....funny how Panina (not sure how you spell it or say it correctly) they go to her dresses whenever they say there is no budget.....

[@kathrynthomas1857]

I think the main reason you might assume British weddings are more low key is that I think there tends to be a lot less stuff around the wedding over here.The wedding day is like 12pm to midnight often quite fancy etc but I don't know anyone who's done a bridal shower or a proper " rehersal dinner " the night before etc etc. Lots of people would love to do a backyard wedding (myself included) but you can't ever really guarentee the weather over here and I only know one person with a garden actually big enough to do that!

[@EJproductionsxD]

Do more say yes to the dress videos! Might be my favourite seriers of yours, especially lancashire!

[@masonwilson1295]

Wait.... girl your response at 16:03 is sending me!!! 😭🤣

[@jennifer5362]

I'm often amazed at how much people are willing to pay for a gown that looks bad on them just because the price appeals to them. The idea that more expensive equals better instead of just a more money.

[@enenenergp]

Am I the only one who thinks the last dress they put the last ”I’m high fashion I want something unique” -lady in was the most basic dress ever? 🤯 I’ve been looking around on websites with like ”cheap”, mass made dresses and they have the bling belts and the piped skirts just like that, probably just made with some worse quality fabrics/materials. Ofc there’s a chance that the show came out such a long time ago that the type of skirt was not really seen much at the time and has just later been copied by others and become more mainstream 🤔

[@sarahlee988]

I love the second bride and her family! They are so sweet and so supportive! What everyone dreams of

[@loriru3135]

Can’t believe it took me three days to see my favorite you-tube video…ever. Love seeing your thoughts on everyday-women’s wedding dresses. Hope to see many more.

[@lorenadiazd]

I MISSED THESE TYPE OF VIDEOS SO MUCH

[@beckybyt]

I personally prefer David Emanuel but I love any Say Yes's from the UK. The girls and families are so much more chill.

[@cynthiafarris1051]

Bride: It just needs, there's something missing. Me: Fabric? The slit does fall in a weird spot. Lol No he didn't. "Well, maybe not taste" Luke you couldn't be more perfect.

[@stephaniet5448]

When you said “Call 999”, I laughed. I get it 😉

[@mirensummers7633]

I would agree we don't go quite as big as often in the UK on weddings, but having worked for a catering company that does weddings where the venues alone cost £35,000, I can tell you modern weddings in the UK have definitely been influenced by the American culture of it. There is a movement in the US and UK towards smaller and lower environmental impact weddings which is more in line with the way people wed in the early to mid 20th century and I like that a lot more. Having worked at relatively expensive venues, it's all show, when you look at the details so much of it is cheap plastic and commercial quantity freezer fries. In my experience the couples that look happiest and least stressed are the ones having the more humble wedding

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

I love these bridal videos. It’s been a while!!

[@maybroo]

I love the first dress so much, it's beautiful and I think it was legit made for her, it fit her so well

[@Red-cm3ho]

I loveee these videos Luke! thank you so much for making them as a baby bridal stylist who wants to make sure I sound knowledgeable and able to reference in my styling, your videos are so helpful!

[@alisalaska1786]

Agreed, the slit with the over skirt doesn’t mesh

[@butterfliesinmybrain]

Please, show us your bookshelf! I am curious about the books you own, they seem very interesting.

[@krk84]

I was in dance classes with the 2nd bride back in high school, and we hung out a bit outside of classes. She's changed SO much since then, which is a shame b/c she was very naturally beautiful and a very kind person. But wow.

[@fordkoleski7913]

Your commentary for this video is Everything!!

[@r.b.8061]

I loved the second family, when I watched it the first time. They are very surprising - they don't look like they act. They are a really happy family. The bride to be got me on her quote, maybe the dress over-shines...

[@boraanna_]

11:17 I WAS SAYING THAT!! they always just bring her out like that, it feels like they just have her sitting there waiting lmaoo

[@r.p.354]

Does Pnina live there?!! She always pops in when it's her dress being tried on 😂

[@kerryalfaro9437]

I've watched EVERY single ONE of THESE episodes...I'm HERE FOR YOUR commentary

[@finetobeferal]

Gok has the absolute best energy - he is equal parts therapist and stylist 💗

[@llux]

every other woman looks like theyre just trying on a wedding dress, but that kentucky lady literally looks absolutely ready for her wedding. like i can picture it. stunning and beautiful

[@adjjal]

Pls never stop reacting to shows, I love it

[@DeLunaInBloom]

I love this but ONLY 16 minutes?! I need 6 hours of this 😭

[@ariespharaoh747]

I'm here for the Gok love

[@vanm.8130]

I love watching say yes to the dress Lancashire I love the dresses that they showed and I really like Gok's personality

[@ever.est777]

i love the intro music bcs it’s kinda like the calm before the storm 😭😭

[@simoneomara8710]

Please make more say yes to the dress videos. They’re my fave❤

[@syster3746]

So glad I found my perfect dress for 40$ it's gonna go well with my garden wedding next summer. No way I would buy a dress for a one time use and pay an arm and a leg for it..crrrrazy

[@sarahoshea9603]

That's what I paid for mine and then even wore it out a few times after he was gone so Def got my money's worth.

[@TaniaTells]

I think I looked up that woman at the time this aired and she worked for Chanel. Bet it was killing her to not say which high end designer

[@shaliekk]

I love your head canon for Pnina

[@gracethompson6926]

British weddings are definitely not just a little trip to the pub, but they’re also DEFINITELY not the affair that you Americans have. You guys make it insane, 150+ guests is standard, all the bells and whistles etc. We still hire out beautiful venues, do a three or four course meal and then an evening food option too, and beautiful flowers- but the guest list is usually a lot smaller on average compared to American, and we don’t do too many added/unnecessary extras 🙂

[@lesliegraber9813]

I lost it at "bedazzled chastity belt"!

[@5autumndream]

Luke praising the skirt only for the bride not to like it particularly killed me. THE COMMENTS ABOUT PNINA OMG

[@kristinewatson3702]

"It's like a bedazzled chastity belt." BAAAAAHAHAHA

[@alisalaska1786]

So often lip filler and plastic surgery ages a person so much. But they’re also the types that used tanning beds all their life snd that add significantly to age past like 25-30, too. So glad I just burn in tanning beds and gave up on that shortly into college 😆

[@sidneybales9062]

They all start looking alike too.

[@inavanderleden9517]

Love the video❤ also I STAN Gok as well😊

[@theinkwitch13]

I have NEVER cried at one of these shows, except for the first bride.

[@enbdedrick1295]

I almost spit out my coffee at bedazzled chastity belt

[@sofie4172]

I love this show and i love your KZbin account, this is the perfect crossover

[@Lesterluwu]

Just cracking up at your reaction to the Kentucky wedding. One thousand people and your mouth has dropped open! You are endearing, Luke. Wedding expenses are ridiculous.

[@oliviapratt975]

I never watch SYTTD but I will 100% watch a Haute Le Mode reaction video. Why is this so soothing?

[@luojingjie4236]

Bedazzled chastity belt.....🤣🤣

[@WahidahCherazade]

The first dress for the woman with unlimited budget... I think it might have been perfect as a party dress if it was just the floral part of it and then cut before the ruffles?

[@kneau]

10:11 Shaving cream?! Ah. Not quite. Seen first without my prescription eyeglasses, I thought this was some exotic variety of spray-on foam dress.

[@trixi1608]

I usually find pink, blush or champagne coloured dresses more appealing than white ones. Nothing wrong with a little colour on a wedding dress.

[@user-pattt]

I'm surprised and impressed that you know about Gok.

[@marjorieinverts]

I planned my own wedding in less than 6 months for $5k total and it was GORGEOUS. Just so yall know, it can be done!

[@lydiachernitsky-hamd6600]

Literally lolling from your comments about pnina -- i thought the same thing! Honey is trapped in her little room until daddy TLC needs her!!!!

[@jessicacolgrave4082]

Best tip ever try everything, I was dead set on a style I thought I wanted and ended up going total opposite of what I thought I was going to love on me. I said I wanted lace and a flowy fantasy and ended up with a fitted almost mermaid sweetheart strapless completely covered in crystals from bust down past my thighs 🙈 best decision of life though ❤

[@alicehargest]

Luke and I said "oh no" at the same time! Validation!

[@BloodSweatandFears]

1000 people!? I don’t think I could come up with 50 if I tried 😂 my wedding was 45 people both sides not including kids! I would be so stressed to plan that size of an event wow 😅

[@helenfotopoulou5125]

My parents' wedding had over 800 guests and the majority was extended family. So.

[@faithylou]

The British pub wedding is very out of the ordinary....ppl go wayyyy OTT on their weddings, extravagant affair is the standard I think

[@cooper-hue]

i need more of this video. i love them so so much.

[@mapumontes]

I’m I the only one crying after the first bride episode? She’s so sweet 😭