Lori Allen

Not to be confused with Lori Alan.
Lori Allen
Born Georgia
Residence Atlanta Georgia
Nationality American
Alma mater Columbia College in South Carolina
Occupation Bridal boutique owner and television host
Television Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta and Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids

Lori Allen is an American television personality and bridal boutique owner.

Bridals by Lori Allen

In 1980 Allen founded Bridals by Lori in Atlanta, and became the largest full-service bridal boutique in the Atlanta area.[1] The shop was opened only three weeks after Allen graduated from college as a shopping center storefront, but has since expanded into a three-story 25,000 square foot complex—a building Allen purchased in 2000.[2] Allen was interviewed by newspapers in various US states regarding the process of selecting a wedding dress,[3][4][5] as early as mid-1980s.[6][7] She has also acted as an expert judge for fashion design competitions.[8] Fashions from Bridals by Lori were also featured in wedding magazines.[9]

Television

In 2009 Allen's daughter Mollie Allen, along with Lori, were featured on the television show Platinum Weddings when they covered Mollie's wedding for the show. The Wedding Director of the event was Monte Durham,[10] who would later cohost Allen's own television show. Upon the 30th anniversary of Bridals by Lori, Allen and her shop were selected to be the setting of the television show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,[1] which just wrapped up its eighth season. In 2011 Allen also became the host of the spin-off series Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids.[11]

In 2012, "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" was nominated for "Best City or Regional Program" in the third annual TASTE AWARDS. [12] In 2013, "Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids" was honored as a finalist for "Best Fashion or Design Program: Television" in the fourth annual TASTE AWARDS. [13] In 2014, "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" was nominated as the "Best Reality Series: Fashion, Design or Home Decor" and the "Best City or Regional Program" in the fifth annual TASTE AWARDS. [14] In 2015, "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" was named the "Best Fashion or Design Program: Television" in the sixth annual TASTE AWARDS. [15] The show also was nominated for "Best Reality Series: Fashion, Design or Home Decor" and "Best Single Topic Series." [16]

Allen was also the feature of Say Yes to the Cure: Lori's Fight, a television special that aired on October 26, 2012 on TLC, covering Allen's battle with cancer.[17] Allen had almost skipped her annual mammogram that year due to her busy schedule.[18] She discovered she had cancer over the phone while driving her husband to the hospital, who was suffering from cancer as well. After her diagnosis she invited TLC television cameras to follow her throughout her treatment process and to record her interactions with friends and family.[11] The cameras began following her only 3 days after she discovered her diagnosis, and also featured another cancer survivor named DeLese Range and her story of treatment.[19] In treatment Allen had a lumpectomy follow by a double mastectomy, followed by reconstructive surgery.[18] On June 5, 2013, "Say Yes to the Cure: Lori's Fight" received the realscreen Award for Best Health & Well Being Programming.[20]

Personal life

Allen is a graduate of Columbia College in South Carolina, where she received a degree in business. The college also bestowed upon her an honorary degree during the commencements of May 2013, where she was the keynote speaker for the undergraduate commencement.[2] She was married herself in 1979 while still attending Columbia.[21]S

References

  1. 1 2 Danna Thompson (August 3, 2010). "The Boutique Beat: Say Yes to the Dress, Y’all". Atlanta In Town. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Lori Burns Allen to Keynote Columbia College Commencement". Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ Mike Itchue (February 5, 2009). "How to Find a Fabulous Wedding Dress". Michigan Live. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  4. ↑ Helena Oliviero (August 1, 2008). "Distant connection". Madison Courier. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ "2004 BRIDAL GUIDE: Picture perfect The soft focus is on timely trends that encompass the lovely elements of springtime". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. October 26, 2004. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  6. ↑ "I do's and I don'ts of second marriages". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. June 18, 1985. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Push for equality invades bridal showers". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 27, 1986. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  8. ↑ Jo Seltzer (October 11, 2008). "Lint in the limelight at green fashion show". St. Louis Beacon. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  9. ↑ Ann Wycoff (Summer 2009). "Sophisticated Fiesta". Exquisite Weddings. p. 137. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  10. ↑ Audrey Stanton (May 23, 2009). "Durham brings bridal style to TV". The Register-Herald. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  11. 1 2 Jennifer Brett (April 6, 2013). "Final Four Fashionistas: Coaches' wives, local TV personalities at charity luncheon". Access Atlanta. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  12. ↑ http://tastetv.com/awards/2012winners.html
  13. ↑ http://tastetv.com/awards/2013winners.html
  14. ↑ http://tastetv.com/awards/2014winners.html
  15. ↑ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/winners-celebrity-presenters-announced-6th-150200673.html
  16. ↑ http://tastetv.com/awards/nominees.html
  17. ↑ "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta Star Lori Allen Reveals Breast Cancer Battle". People Magazine. September 25, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  18. 1 2 Rodney Ho (October 26, 2012). "TLC airs special ‘Say Yes to the Cure: Lori’s Fight’ Oct. 26". Access Atlanta. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  19. ↑ Susan Donaldson James (October 26, 2012). "Cancer Strikes 4 Times Before Bride Gets Wedding Dress". ABC News. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  20. ↑ http://awards.realscreen.com/Home/Winners
  21. ↑ "Reality Check: 'Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta'". WXIA-TV. February 12, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2013.

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