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Lori Allen, of ‘Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta,’ has a new book out

07/10/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Lori Allen, owner of Bridals by Lori and star of TLC's decade-long "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta," sits for portrait inside the bridal store in Atlanta, Friday, July 10, 2020.Allen has written a book to encourage women over the age of 50 to embrace themselves and not choose the dowdy grandmother route. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

07/10/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Lori Allen, owner of Bridals by Lori and star of TLC's decade-long "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta," sits for portrait inside the bridal store in Atlanta, Friday, July 10, 2020.Allen has written a book to encourage women over the age of 50 to embrace themselves and not choose the dowdy grandmother route. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
By Bria felicien
July 16, 2020
07/10/2020 - Atlanta, Georgia - Lori Allen, owner of Bridals by Lori and star of TLC's decade-long "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta," sits for portrait inside the bridal store in Atlanta, Friday, July 10, 2020.Allen has written a book to encourage women over the age of 50 to embrace themselves and not choose the dowdy grandmother route. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

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It’s hard to remember a time when reality TV was a new thing, and scripted shows provided the bulk of our entertainment. These days, reality TV is everywhere. And when it’s successful, you can bet they’ll find ways to expand its reach. That’s why there are so many franchises of the Real Housewives. But that particular brand isn’t alone. “Say Yes to the Dress” is one of those shows that gives a geographical twist to new versions, including one based here in Atlanta. On this week’s podcast, listen to Rodney Ho’s interview with “Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta” star Lori Allen, who is marking 10 years of the show with a new book.

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