Much of the show’s irresistible charm is courtesy of hosts and onscreen BFFs Monte Durham and Lori Allen.

“It’s just easy shopping,” Durham explained.

“TLC saw it, and they reached out to Lori … about a show.

Monte Durham, Lori Allen, and the cast of Say Yes to the Dress

… Lori called me and said, ‘Come down,'” he recalled.

Now, Durham confirms the two are incredibly close.

We’re family."

Say Yes to the Dress star Monte Durham

Say Yes to the Dress star Monte Durham