Q&A with Nicole

05/20/2010

[From the TLC Editors: Click here for webisodes and video clips featuring the good, the bad and the bridezilla.]

On "Say Yes to the Dress," Nicole brings energy, positivity and a can-do attitude to any scene. It's no wonder she has so many fans among viewers! We've got the inside scoop with her.

TLC: As Director of Sales, what are your primary responsibilities? Do you consult with individual brides, or are you generally overseeing all the activity at the store?

Nicole: As Director of Sales my primary responsibilities are to run the sales floor, help consultants close sales, make sure brides are getting excellent service, consultant scheduling, and to lend a helping hand to both the consultants and brides in order to help them find their dream dress.

TLC: What's a typical day like at Kleinfeld when you're working versus a typical day when you're working AND being filmed for "Say Yes to the Dress"?

Nicole: A typical day at Kleinfeld doesn't differ much from a day when we are being filmed, except that there is a camera crew following your every move. I guess it takes some time to get used to, but by now I am totally used to it. However the beginning wasn't so easy especially when you forget they are right behind you!

TLC: You've been in the bridal business for years -- what trends have you been glad to see go out of fashion, and which ones have the staying power to be timeless?

Nicole: The trend I am so glad is gone are poufy sleeves. That was such a thing of the '80s and I could never picture it coming back. A true classic silhouette would be A-line, and lace will forever remain timeless.

TLC: Are there any brides from "Say Yes to the Dress" who are especially memorable to you? Who and why?

Nicole: One bride that will forever remain in my heart is Angelina Zito. As needy as she was, I never felt so important in my career. She needed my opinion, approval and nurturing to guide her to her special day. We became friends and still keep in touch.

TLC: What's the No. 1 thing you wish fans of the show knew about you?

Nicole: The one thing I wish the fans of the show knew about me would be that I too had my dream wedding, and went through the planning just like all of our brides. However, I loved my dress so much that it was the only one I ever laid eyes on. The perfect dress is like the perfect man, you know it once you see it!

Thanks to Nicole for her insight -- and stay tuned for more Q&As with your favorite Kleinfeld consultants. In the meantime, keep up with us on Twitter and Facebook.

Kleinfeld Bridal's Director of Sales, Nicole Sacco (Credit: DCL)

Comments

[Karyn Climans]

I've designed something totally unique for "active" brides: a bridal helmet cover for bike, ski, equestrian and "bucket style" motorcycle/scooter helmets. Would you consider writing about it on your blog? You can see photos of the bridal helmet cover at www.tail-wags.com.
Sincerely,
Karyn

[Jill Wynn]

My sister and I visit New York every Dec. We are huge fans of the show, are we allowed to come to the store one day, to meet some of your wonderful staff.?

[Robyn Rosenberg]

I am getting married in January. I am in the process of dieting and exercising. I have lost 25lbs so far. I am hoping to lose another 30lbs by then. I am scared about what size dress to get. Should I get a dress that is to big, or the size I am trying to get too? I love watching your show!

Thanks Robyn

[Dayna]

I was wondering if you could tell me the name of a particular dress - its in the intro of the show, the first dress shown. It has an a-line cut, two rows of lace at the bottom. I also think the waist is a natural waist. Thanks for any help you can give! I love this dress, and wish I knew who made it

[valerie]

hey i was just wondering what show it was that the army bride looked for her dress! I love tat dress and cant find it anywhere!! please let me know what show and what dress she all looked at!!! thanks!!

[melody haggis]

Hello,
I Love, Love, Love your show! Since you're the expert, I need advice. My partner and I have been together for 3 years and we have a beautiful child together. He wants to get married, and have the big ceremony..(I've been married and divorced). My first wedding was bare-bones, on the beach in Mexico, no wedding party, no flowers, and a $50 dress at sunset. My question is: What are the "rules" when it comes to a second wedding?? Can I do the whole "pomp and curcumstance"? I don't want to cheat him out of the whole hoop-la just because I've already been there. What do I do???
Please help me,

cheers!

[Tracey Simmons Ebersole]

Hi Nicole! I just watched an episode of "Say Yes To The Dress" and I am in LOVE with a particular dress. I am not sure what season this episode is from, but the name of the client is Caitlin Clarkson and Diane is her consultant. The dress appears to have polka dots on it and it is absolutely breathtaking. I think it was mentioned that the dress is a one of a kind, but I would love to know who the designer is and whether or not they have another dress in this same fabric! LOVE IT! Thanks so much!

[TLC]

Tracey, according to our producers, Caitlin's dress is by Alita Graham for Kleinfeld Kollection. It's priced at $2,300. Good luck shopping for your dress!

[Nicole]

Just wondering which designer/collection the dress that Amy Greenberg buys in Season 5, Episode 4 is from? Thanks!

[Donna]

After searching for 2 hours and watching webisodes I was shocked to see that 2 of my favorite were not included. I am getting married in a month and there was an episode where the bride brought her entourage of friends who decided that they would pick out the dress for the bride. They took the dress off of one of the mannequins. It looked gorgeous on the bride but the consensus was that it seemed to the bride more like a cocktail dress rather than a bridal dress. I myself disagree and am interested in purchasing that gown. I recently moved back to NJ and need feedback. HELP! FYI the episode where the bride and her family took a sample home torn from millions of brides trying it on, decided to take it as-is because the family had been in the garment industry and could fix it. My main concern is the dress that had tooling up to the neckline was an off-white greyish shade and I am sure that it is still on the mannequin. Please contact me stat as I have no time to waste and would like to purchase it through you. Will wait for your response. Thank you.