About this season
Set in the nation's largest full service bridal salon, viewers go behind the scenes at Bridal's by Lori to see what each bride goes through to find the perfect wedding dress. Particular, fashionable and strong willed, these Southern brides keep the staff on their toes to make sure they get exactly what they want for one of the most important days of their life.
Episodes (18)
1. Southern Mamas are Hard, Y'all...
Aired 8 July 2011 • 22 min
Holly wants to look like a princess but her mom and Grandma Ninny have another vision. Roni's mom says she's brought her boxing gloves because she's ready to fight it out. Lauren has yet to try on or even lay eyes on her custom made ball gown.
2. Go Big or Go Home
Aired 8 July 2011 • 22 min
When mama's budget is challenged, a bride's dream dress is on the line. The groom's sisters completely disregard bride Brooke's budget and push her mom over the edge. Bride Kristie is an only child and used to getting what she wants.
3. A Fox in the Henhouse
Aired 15 July 2011 • 22 min
When self-secure bride E'terica's fiancé questions her taste in wedding gowns, he also tests her confidence. After a major weight loss, bride Courtney doesn't see the slimmer version of herself in the mirror. Katy's mom isn't ready let go of her daughter.
4. Taming of the Shrews
Aired 15 July 2011 • 22 min
Lori reaches her limit with the most disrespectful bridesmaids she has ever met. One group tries to push a bride out of the dress of her dreams while another tries to push her into one she can't afford.
5. Mamas and Dramas and Tears, Oh My!
Aired 22 July 2011 • 22 min
Lori and her team encounter some of their biggest conflicts yet. A mom in a dress, a NASCAR bride in distress, and a generational smack down has the bridal salon on high alert as bride's appointments are hijacked by their nearest and dearest.
6. Sibling Rivalry
Aired 22 July 2011 • 22 min
7. Be Bold
Aired 29 July 2011 • 22 min
8. Are You Looking for Trouble
Aired 29 July 2011 • 22 min
Bridal dreams are tested and trouble abounds when one bride invites her fiance's ex-girlfriend to the salon. Lindsay has been carrying around a photo of her dream dress for over 6 months. Tracy wants a short dress, her fiance wants a long one.
9. Longest Appointment Ever…
Aired 5 August 2011 • 22 min
A bride who has tried on over 150 dresses, one who has already bought two wedding gowns and a first timer prove to be some of the pickiest brides the salon has ever seen and one sets a new record for longest appointment ever.
10. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Aired 5 August 2011 • 22 min
Lacey is looking to show off her very large back tattoo and her mother wants it fully covered. Amanda wants an unlimited budget to shop for her wedding dress and her mom only wants to spend $4000. Sasha honors her mother with a pink bridal gown.
11. Two Moms are Better than None
Aired 12 August 2011 • 22 min
When Hannah brings both her mom and stepmom to help her choose a dress, the competition gets fierce. Bride Kourtney suffers from her mom's absence. Bride Lauren was so determined to lose weight, that she ordered her dress a size smaller than recommended.
12. Brothers and Mothers
Aired 19 August 2011 • 22 min
Courtney comes from a cattle ranching family. JoLee's mother would be happy to see her daughter walk down the aisle in any white piece of clothing as long as it hides her figure. Marie-Ann's mom sadly won't be there for her daughter's big day.
13. Brides With Baggage
Aired 26 August 2011 • 22 min
Tinnell had already found her dream dress, but didn't buy it because she was determined to stay within her budget. Amanda and her family head over to BBL for a wedding dress do-over. Tykesha's outspoken daughter is one tough customer.
14. Everyone say A-HA!
Aired 2 September 2011 • 22 min
Julie is missing her mom but staying positive that she'll find the perfect dress. Emily had tried on 20 dresses before her search leads her to BBL. A mix up on Madeleine's dress order had her mom convinced it might be a sign to call off her wedding.
15. Here Comes the Bride...and her Bride
Aired 9 September 2011 • 22 min
Consultant Brooke has her hands full with two brides, one who can't wait to find her dream dress. Bride Lindsay has conquered a weight problem and an eating disorder and is to show off her hard work. Bride Savannah is the picture of Southern tradition.
16. Power of the Purse
Aired 16 September 2011 • 22 min
Bride Jennifer has her budget-conscious dad in a cold sweat. Bride Manette is convinced a poofy gown she already put a deposit on is the one for her. Trouble is, her check-writing mother disagrees. Asha hasn't seen her wedding dress since she ordered it.
17. Bride Knows Best
Aired 23 September 2011 • 22 min
Judea has brought her divorced parents who have not seen each other in three years to her appointment. As they disagree on everything, Judea struggles to keep the drama at bay. Jane has tried on more than 100 wedding gowns and has yet to find "the one".
18. No Boys Allowed…
Aired 30 September 2011 • 22 min
Breast cancer survivor Sonja feels her fiancé has already stuck with her for better or worse and should certainly be a part of picking out her wedding dress. Chirstine tries to impress her fiancé.