Their compassion shows through.

They are therapists who sell wedding dresses on the side ❤ But for all the money I have spent on therapy over the years, I could have bought a round trip first class ticket across the pond and an expensive dress I don’t need. Cheaper and more effective than some of the “professionals” I have talked to.

We would be queuing half around Essex!

I 100% agree with you!! I wish I was rich, cause I would have flown to England to get a dress from them, heck, just to meet them and thank them!!

I do understand you wanting the Jo and Al experience. However, " forget plus size." Are you kidding me! Literally every other bridal shop provides services catering to " normal sizjudgment! Many don't even have gowns big girls can try on. Let us fat girls have Jo and Al. They, unlike every other shop, provide for a niche in the marketplace that they cater to with love, caring and no judgement!

If anyone could pull off that dress it was her!!!! I thought she was absolutely stunning in it!!!!

I just wish they can see what we see in them

I know.. Really gorgeous

I was obsessed with that dress on her. She looked incredible. I wish I could’ve worn it for my wedding!

Dang I wish she had liked it! Amazing on her!

Yeah, and that's why it kind of feels hard to believe it was a genuine moment. We've all seen fat, beautiful women come to life in a wedding dress, but this wasn't one of those moments. This girl is exactly the kind of person who needs a moment like that and they got it on camera like a movie? Sus

Same here dear

Agreed. I have seen most of the episodes but I still love going back and watching the clips even if I have seen it before. It’s just heartwarming.

Yup :P i NEED MORE EPISODES!!!! Ive pretty much run out of ones i haven’t seen 😝😢😂

Me too!

It's not about insecurity. It's about preying on vulnerable people for power and control.

For me it is a reminder that no matter how crappy my day might be, I need to be oh so careful that what I’m putting into the world should be positive and uplifting at best and at worst should be kind. ❤ (It is easier said than done when we are caught up in our own stuff, but it’s a worthwhile effort.)

@@wleighkst1671 WELL SAID!!!!!! Indeed a very worthwhile effort!!! And the more we practice the easier it gets too!!!

@@bev9708 ❤️

​@@wleighkst1671exactly, you never know what someone else is going through. You're kind and considerate.

I agee! I think Jo and Al do an amazing job! The best ever! Love them for all they do. I watch every episode.

I wish we knew the outcome for Mandy...

Its true though. People who have always been average sized, have no clue how overweight people are treated. Growing up, I was tall, thin and popular, people always treated me kindly, but I gained 175lbs after all my pregnancies and for 10 years I was plus sized. People either treat you badly, right to your face, or they ignore you like you aren't there. I had gastric bypass 16 years ago and lost 160lbs and have maintained 130lbs for the last 15 years, I had a tummy tuck and breast lift. Now people treat me the way I use to be treated before I gained the weight. But you can ask any overweight or obese woman how they are treated by others and I guarantee you that they've all got stories to tell about people treating them badly. I was made to feel stupid and uneducated, I have a master's degree and I'm far from stupid but that's how thin people treat heavy people. Not many people talk about weight discrimination, but it's out there, full on. Every single job I applied to when I was thin, I got! But those years I was heavy, I'd have to go on 8-10 interviews just to get a second call back interview. Many people talk about color discrimination but I agree, its real, I also have darker skin and very ethnic looking, but it was the weight discrimination that was always a much worse issue with employers. It's horrible being heavy, you don't get the respect you deserve!!

​​@@julietteoscaralphanovember2223 Pretty privilege is a thing, too. I have always been moderately overweight, a size 14-16/XL in the US. I have always gotten the job I applied for because I am kind & respectful but also have blue eyes and olive skin, brown hair, good skin. I lost 80lbs few years ago & I got more unwanted attention from men, but getting jobs was just as easy. Pretty privilege exists too. (I'm agreeing with you by the way).

Yes I've seen enough episodes..❤

Looks like she only lost 2 stone and had to wear a different dress. I googled her name and the boutique's name, and there are some TLC UK facebook pages that show a picture and a clip from the follow up episode.

@@L.Spencer link?

PS 2 stone is still amazing, good for her!

@@Wriwnas1 My comments are often deleted if I post a link, but I'll try.

It got deleted.

You’re so right! We need shops like this over here! Gok too!

Kleinfelds could learn from these ladies!!

@@Ktcsr17 I really like Gok .. He seems to treat his brides with caring love.

@@darlenelipuma7769 What you said... I keep hearing we only have 2 dresses in that size. .. Or the bride's budget there are only plain dresses. No embellishments

Kitchen and Jorn (youtubers) just went to a plus size wedding dress boutique with one of their partners. Their clips didn't focus on the owner or staff, it was mostly the try on, but it seemed nice. Located in LA, so maybe more selection in coming to the bigger bride in North America too

When I was a young girl I was tiny. And if I heard any snide comments about my bigger friends. I would say, be nice because Karma will kick your ass.

We need to make teenagers aware of that before they make people's lives miserable

It's a fact of life. Ive been thin and I've been plus sized. The way others treat overweight or obese people is horrendous and heartbreaking. They think you are stupid, make mean comments or ignore you and pretend you're not there. Its almost like the thin person doesn't realize that you are a human being also!! I was plus sized for 10 years of my 61 years on this earth and in those 10 years I have so many wretched and mean stories I could tell you. Employers discriminate, people are rude, its probably the worst discrimination I've every experienced. I also have darker skin and I'm very ethnic looking, but I got discriminated way more for my weight! Overweight or obese people ARE PEOPLE TOO!!

Yes children old and young can really be hurt by careless words of criticism.

I can totally relate. My best friend's mother called me a cow when I was about 10. That would have been around 1960 or so. Plus I was/am tall, so everyone called me a "big girl". But nothing hurt as much as her mom saying that to me.

When I was 13 y.o. I was called a 2 by 4 ... a flat straight board from all sides. Now I'm called fat as- at 66 y.o. People can be mean and judgemental at all sizes... And it cuts deep & stays with me no matter the age

I hope you know that is says so much more about the person that said it you than it does anything about you.

The dress she wore doesn't look like the one she wanted to wear.

There is. I can't remember the name she had a show. It's run by a black woman