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David’s Bridal TV ad includes lesbian couple for first time

The bridal chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year

Published

7 years ago

January 9, 2019

Mariah Cooper

David’s Bridal included a lesbian couple for the first time in a television commercial.

The commercial starts off with the narrator reciting the classic wedding rhyme “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” The ad peeks in on different weddings including a ceremony in a forest and a couple who brings their child up with them to exchange vows.

Then the ad cuts to an interracial lesbian couple sharing their first dance until one bride’s father cuts in.

“And above all else… something you,” the narrator adds to the rhyme.

David’s Bridal is the largest bridal-store chain in the United States. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year but appears to be trying to revive the brand with a new marketing tactic.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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24 hours ago

May 24, 2026

Michael Key

Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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2 days ago

May 23, 2026

Landon Shackelford

The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)