TLC Greenlights Two Wedding-Themed Reality Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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TLC has given series orders to two wedding-based specials, Bride By Design and Curvy Brides, the network said Wednesday.

Bride By Design, which follows the work of bridal designer Heidi Elnora, will debut in 2015 with 10 episodes while Curvy Brides (pictured) -- which follows sisters and bridal shop owners Yukia and Yuneisia Harris – will get a 12-episode run and premiere next year.

Bride by Design is produced by Trium Entertainment, while Curvy Brides is produced by Half Yard Productions, said network officials.  

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.