Say Yes to the Dress has captivated audiences for over 16 seasons and has welcomed some impressive celebrity guests. Here are the top 10 celebrities who have graced the show.
TLC’s popular television series, Say Yes to the Dress, has featured countless brides, bridesmaids, and celebrities. Since its debut in 2007, the show has aired 16 seasons and has had several celebrity appearances, not including the Kleinfeld hosts and stylists such as Randy Fenoli. From comedians and reality TV stars to former Disney actors and even a Cheetah Girl, numerous celebrities have walked through the doors of Kleinfeld Bridal, both in search of their own dream dress and to help other brides find their perfect gown.
The show has had so many celebrity guests that it even organizes its seasons around which celebrity will appear in each episode. In fact, in later seasons, the premieres are often centered around the celebrity guest. Here are 10 of the most thrilling celebrity appearances at Kleinfeld Bridal Salon, whether they were there as a bride or to support someone else.
Joan Rivers
In the season 9 premiere episode titled “Big Entourage, Bigger Opinions,” Joan Rivers graced the show with her presence. The iconic comedian and fashion icon helped a family friend pick out her dream wedding dress for a destination wedding in Bermuda.
Despite being fashionably late for the appointment, Joan Rivers had plenty of insightful opinions about the bride’s dress and the couple’s decision to have a beach wedding. She even shared some valuable marriage advice from her own personal experience.
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth was featured in the season 10 premiere episode titled “Sisters Know Best.” The Broadway star, famous for her roles in Wicked, Funny Girl, and The Apple Tree, walked into Kleinfeld Bridal with her assistant, who was a bride-to-be helping Chenoweth find the perfect glitzy wedding dress full of glam. Kristin Chenoweth looked stunning in her wedding dress and definitely defied gravity with her elegance and poise.
Jessa Duggar
Jessa Duggar will be featured in an upcoming episode of Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta, where she accompanies her sister-in-law, Jessica Seewald, in her search for the perfect wedding dress. While Jessa’s dress style tends to be more conservative than Jessica’s, she does her best to support her sister-in-law and help plan her big day. As TLC teases, viewers can look forward to seeing the dynamic between the two sisters-in-law and the wedding dress they ultimately choose.
Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin appeared on the episode titled “A Comedian Walks Into a Bridal Salon…”. In this episode, Griffin’s assistant, who is getting married, was disappointed that Kathy couldn’t make it to the appointment. However, to everyone’s surprise, the comedian showed up and had a few tricks up her sleeve. The episode was unforgettable, thanks to Griffin’s (rather creepy) mannequin facade. Viewers were definitely entertained by Griffin’s appearance on Say Yes to the Dress.
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa appeared in the season 7 premiere episode titled “Pushing the Limits.” In the episode, Ripa convinced the bride, Camora, that less is not always more and that her dress should be full of glitz and glam. Despite attempting to influence Camora’s dress choice, Ripa still supported her in her quest to find the perfect dress. Her appearance on the show was memorable, and her advice definitely had an impact on the bride’s decision-making process.
Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels appeared in the season 12 premiere episode titled “Surprise, Surprise!” In this episode, Michaels, who is known for her nutrition and healthy-living brand, surprised a bride named Tumi who had lost over 175 pounds. Together, they worked to find the perfect wedding dress for Tumi. Michaels’ appearance on the show was heartwarming and inspiring, and it was great to see her using her expertise to help a bride feel confident and beautiful on her special day.
Corbin Bleu
Corbin Bleu appeared in the third episode of season 14, titled “The Sasha Dress!” In this episode, Bleu accompanied his bride-to-be, Sasha, to Kleinfeld Bridal to help her find the perfect dress. However, after seeing Sasha in a dress, he realized he didn’t want to ruin the surprise and promptly left the bridal salon. The episode was memorable, and it was interesting to see Bleu struggle with wanting to help his fiancee while also wanting to keep the dress a surprise. In a surprising twist, Pnina Tornai even named a custom dress after Sasha, which was a special moment for the bride-to-be.
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart appeared in the premiere episode of season 14 titled “What Does Martha Think?” In this episode, the hostess legend was invited to Kleinfeld Bridal to help a bride who was getting cold feet find the perfect dress. Despite shamelessly plugging her latest wedding-related publication, Martha worked to support and encourage the bride. It was a special moment to see the queen of weddings supporting a bride’s dress choice and helping her feel confident and beautiful on her special day.
Sabrina Bryan
Sabrina Bryan appeared in the eighth episode of season 17 titled “Cheetah Bride.” In this episode, the Disney legend and Cheetah Girl was on the hunt to find the perfect wedding dress. She fell in love with two dresses, and Kleinfeld’s wedding dress designer, Hayley Paige, helped her decide which one to choose. It was exciting to see Sabrina Bryan, who is known for her performances in Disney movies, find her dream dress, and viewers were able to see the process of choosing the perfect gown with the help of a designer.
Theresa And Victoria Caputo
The Long Island Medium and her daughter appeared in the ninth episode of season 14 titled “Will Victoria Say Yes?” In this episode, viewers followed Victoria Caputo’s journey to find her dream wedding dress. While there were a few dresses that were perfect in the eyes of both Victoria and Theresa, the two had conflicting opinions over which one the young bride should wear. It was interesting to see the dynamic between the mother and daughter as they navigated the wedding dress selection process together, and viewers were able to see how they ultimately made their decision.