Corus Entertainment announced today that the Canadian version of the hit TLC Say Yes to the Dress comes from W Network, to launch in winter 2015. Produced by Temple Street Productions in association with W Network and based on the format People created by half a meter productions for TLC, Say Yes to the dress Canada will begin filming in one of the main destinations bridal Canada Sposa Boutique Amanda-Lina in Toronto in August
"We are delighted to import the signature Say Yes to the Dress franchise in Canada," said Vibika Bianchi, Vice President, Original, Women and the family TV, Corus Entertainment programming. "We look forward to working with our partners in the famous Temple Street Productions to bring our own spin and unique style of this very popular format."
"We are delighted to strengthen and expand our slate is a huge success with the series format proved that the public across the border have said" yes "to more than six years," said David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive Producers and Co-Chairs, Temple Street Productions. "We look forward to working with our wonderful partners at Corus Entertainment, W Network and Sposa Boutique Amanda-Lina on providing what is sure to be an emotional, must see drama filled."
"It's amazing and beyond words to be part of this fantastic franchise. It is an honor to have been chosen as the shop to say yes to the dress of Canada, "said Sam Pollari, owner Sposa Boutique Amanda-Lina. "Having been in the wedding business for 35 years, this is the culmination of my career. We are very excited to share the expertise we offer to Amanda-Lina with all of Canada."
Say Yes to the Dress Canada Canadian brides will shop for their dream dress for the exclusive Amanda-Lina Sposa Boutique in Toronto. It is not always easy with family and friends at their side offer their unfiltered opinions. The series goes behind the scenes and discover the obstacles every staff member faces to make each bride completely satisfied on what may be the most important day of her life. With leading experts in the wedding business, Say Yes to the Dress Canada will feature all the drama and emotion of the American versions with passionate wives and entourages stubborn dream dresses.
Sposa Boutique Amanda-Lina is an enduring pillar in the Canadian bridal world. For two decades, the shop has been dreams for brides across Canada who come to discover the exceptional one-of-a-kind services provided on this premium family store. Experts from the world of bridal fashion, Amanda-Lina is owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Sam and Rachelle Pollari, whose mother first opened her bridal shop Toronto, Lina in 1969. Their collection of dresses has married renowned designers including Simone Carvalli, Cristiano Lucci, Victor Harper Couture, Eve of Milady, and Badgley Mischka newly acquired
