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Lori Allen (businessperson)

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Lori Allen
Occupation(s)Businessperson, television personality, author
Known forBreast cancer awareness
TelevisionSay Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
Children2
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Lori Allen is an American businessperson, television personality, and author known for her appearances on Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

She is the founder of Bridals by Lori and an advocate for breast cancer awareness.

Career

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In 1980, Allen opened the bridal salon, Bridals by Lori. In 2010, Allen and bridal consultant Monte Durham are featured in the reality television series, Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.[1][2] Allen uses the show as a platform to advocate for breast cancer awareness.[3] In April 2019, Allen tripped while filming a promo of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta, leaving her with two cracked ribs, broken wrists, a broken nose, a concussion, and black eyes.[2][4]

Personal life

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Allen is married to Eddie Allen. They have a son, Cory, and a daughter, Mollie Surratt.[5] In 2012, she had a double mastectomy and several surgeries to treat her breast cancer.[3][6]

Selected works

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  • Allen, Lori (2020). Say Yes to What's Next: How to Age with Elegance and Class While Never Losing Your Beauty and Sass!. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-0-7852-3414-2.

References

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  1. ^ Dawn, Randee (April 4, 2019). "'Say Yes to the Dress' star Lori Allen injured after tripping on wedding gown". TODAY. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  2. ^ a b Todisco, Eric (April 23, 2020). "Say Yes to the Dress' Lori Allen Speaks Out About 'Freak Accident' That Occurred While Filming". People. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  3. ^ a b James, Susan Donaldson (October 4, 2013). "'Yes to Dress' Cancer Survivor: Support Crashed Store Computer". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  4. ^ Ho, Rodney (March 21, 2020). "INTERVIEW: Lori Allen's ('Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta') celebrates 10 years on TLC with return on March 21". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  5. ^ "Southern Lady of the Year: Lori Allen of Say Yes to the Dress". Southern Lady Magazine. December 18, 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  6. ^ "'Say Yes to the Dress' Star Lori Allen Reveals Breast Cancer Battle". People. September 25, 2012. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
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