10 Shows and Movies Like Say Yes to the Dress (2007)

Description: As the female counterpart to 'The Bachelor', this show follows a similar format but with a woman choosing among multiple men. Like 'Say Yes to the Dress', it highlights the emotional aspects of finding love and preparing for a potential wedding, with a focus on the personal stories of the contestants.

Fact: The first Bachelorette was a contestant from 'The Bachelor'. The show often features dramatic and romantic moments. It has a strong fan following.

Description: This show revolves around four brides competing to have the best wedding, judged by each other. Like 'Say Yes to the Dress', it focuses on the wedding industry and the personal stories behind each bride's big day, highlighting the emotional and sometimes competitive nature of wedding planning.

Fact: The winning bride receives a dream honeymoon. The show features weddings from various cultural and religious backgrounds. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at wedding planning and execution.

Description: While this show focuses on home renovation, it shares with 'Say Yes to the Dress' the theme of transformation and making dreams come true. Both shows involve experts helping individuals achieve their ideal vision, whether it's a home or a wedding dress, and both highlight the emotional significance of these milestones.

Fact: The hosts are twin brothers. The show combines real estate and renovation. It has multiple spin-offs.

Description: This series follows couples who have 90 days to decide whether to get married, based on a K-1 visa. Like 'Say Yes to the Dress', it focuses on the emotional and sometimes stressful process of preparing for a wedding, though it adds the complexity of cultural differences and legal hurdles.

Fact: The show has spawned numerous spin-offs. It highlights the challenges of international relationships. Some couples have become fan favorites.

Description: This show explores the concept of arranged marriages in a modern setting, focusing on the emotional journey of couples. While it differs from 'Say Yes to the Dress' in premise, both shows delve into the personal and emotional aspects of relationships and weddings, offering viewers a glimpse into the complexities of love and commitment.

Fact: The couples are matched by experts in various fields. The show has versions in multiple countries. Some couples have stayed together long-term.

Description: This long-running reality show centers around one man dating multiple women to find a wife, culminating in a proposal. While it's more about the dating process, the wedding theme is present in the final episodes, similar to the focus on bridal preparations in 'Say Yes to the Dress'. Both shows emphasize the emotional journey towards marriage.

Fact: The show has a high-profile rose ceremony. It has led to several successful marriages. The format has been adapted in many countries.

Description: While 'Bridezillas' focuses more on the extreme behavior of brides under the stress of wedding planning, it shares the wedding theme with 'Say Yes to the Dress'. Both shows highlight the emotional highs and lows of preparing for a wedding, though 'Bridezillas' takes a more dramatic and often humorous approach.

Fact: The show has been criticized for portraying brides in a negative light. It often features outrageous and over-the-top behavior. The series has spawned several spin-offs and specials.

Description: This fashion design competition show shares with 'Say Yes to the Dress' a focus on clothing and personal style. While 'Project Runway' is broader in scope, both shows highlight the creativity and emotional investment in fashion, particularly in how it can transform and express individual identity.

Fact: The show launched the careers of many designers. It features high-profile judges. The challenges are diverse and creative.

Description: This show is a spin-off of the original 'Say Yes to the Dress' and shares the same premise of brides searching for their perfect wedding dress. It maintains the emotional and dramatic moments that come with wedding planning, focusing on personal stories and the significance of the dress in the bride's journey.

Fact: The show is set in the Bridals by Lori boutique in Atlanta, Georgia. It features a diverse range of brides with different budgets and styles. The show often includes family and friends in the dress selection process, adding to the drama.

Description: This home renovation show, like 'Say Yes to the Dress', is about transformation and achieving a dream. Both shows feature experts (the Gaines couple in 'Fixer Upper' and the consultants in 'Say Yes to the Dress') guiding clients through emotional and significant life changes, whether it's a home or a wedding dress.

Fact: The show is set in Waco, Texas. The hosts became household names. It emphasizes rustic and farmhouse styles.