Ep 16. Mother May I?

Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta season 8 episode 16, titled "Mother May I?", follows brides-to-be as they embark on a journey to find the perfect wedding dress with the help of their mothers. The episode begins with a bride who has brought along her mother and sister to help her choose a gown. The bride is looking for a dress that will make her feel confident and beautiful on her big day.

As the bride tries on different dresses, tensions begin to rise between the bride and her mother, who has a different vision for what her daughter should wear. This leads to a heated discussion about how much say the mother should have in the decision-making process. In the end, the bride realizes that she needs to stand up for what she wants and ultimately chooses a dress that makes her feel happy and confident.

The next bride featured in the episode is looking for a dress that will honor her late mother. She brings along her father and brother to help her make the decision. The bride tries on several dresses, but none feel quite right. As the family reflects on the bride's mother, they realize that the perfect dress should incorporate her love of lace and vintage elements.

With this in mind, the consultant brings out a dress that checks all the boxes. The bride becomes emotional as she realizes that this is the one to honor her mother and her family agrees. In a touching moment, the father tells the bride that her mother would be proud of her.

The third bride featured in the episode is looking for a dress that will make her feel like a princess. She brings her mother and two sisters to help her make the decision. The bride tries on several dresses but none of them feel quite right.

As they search for the perfect dress, the bride's mother becomes emotional, revealing that she has cancer and may not be around to see her daughter's big day. This brings a sense of urgency to the decision-making process as the bride realizes how important it is for her mother to be there and see her in her dream dress.

The consultant brings out a dress that the bride immediately falls in love with. She feels like a princess in it and her family agrees. In a heartwarming moment, the bride's mother tells her how beautiful she looks and how proud she is of her. The bride is overjoyed and grateful for the experience.

The fourth and final bride featured in the episode is looking for a dress that will show off her curves and make her feel confident. She brings along her mother and grandmother to help her make the decision. The bride tries on several dresses, but none of them feel quite right.

As they search for the perfect dress, the bride's grandmother reveals that she has always dreamed of seeing her granddaughter in a ball gown. The consultant brings out a dress that fits the bill, and the bride immediately feels like a princess.

In a touching moment, the bride's grandmother becomes emotional, expressing how happy she is to see her granddaughter in a ball gown. The bride feels confident and beautiful in her dream dress, and her family agrees that it's the perfect choice.

Overall, Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta season 8 episode 16 showcases the power of family and how important it is to find a dress that makes the bride feel confident and beautiful on her big day. Whether it's navigating differences in opinions, honoring a loved one, or finding a dress that fulfills a childhood dream, the consultants at Bridals by Lori are there to help each bride find her perfect dress.