What It's Like to Shop For a Wedding Dress at Kleinfeld
Here's What It's Really Like to Shop For a Wedding Dress at Kleinfeld
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In short, yes. The dresses I tried on ranged from $3K to 8K, and I barely got into the thick of the gowns — some are incredibly intricate with hand embroidery and carefully placed beads and sequins. It also depends on the designer you're shopping, and if you attend a trunk show at Kleinfeld, there is a bit of a discount if you purchase day-of. That being said, two brides said yes to the dress while I was shopping in the store, one of whom I met earlier on in the day — she and her family are from Michigan and travelled to New York just for a weekend at Kleinfeld. This experience certainly makes brides feel special and as though they are shopping the best of the best when it comes to princess-style ballgowns.
I asked Antonella specifically about SYTTD because I knew she had filmed for the show multiple times. She explained that you must apply for the show via TLC, and Kleinfeld works with the network to choose brides with a unique storyline. These brides do try on more than four dresses, or what is typical of a standard appointment. They usually stay at Kleinfeld for a two hour window (instead of 90 minutes), and Antonella is advised that she'll be filmed working with a client once she gets into work.