Apollo Nida's fiancee says 'yes to the dress' four years before he's to be released from prison

Apollo Nida was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony fraud and identity theft back in 2014. The 39-year-old jailbird, who was formerly married to Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks, proposed to fianceeSherien Almufti in 2016 during one of their twice weekly visits.

Apollo Nida was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony fraud and identity theft back in 2014. 

The 39-year-old jailbird, who was formerly married to Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks, proposed to fiancee Sherien Almufti in 2016 during one of their twice weekly visits. 

And on Sunday night's episode of Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta, Almufti settled on her outfit for the big day—four years before Nida is to be released from prison. 

Bride-to-be: Apollo Nida's fiancee Sherien Almufti was featured on Sunday night's episode of Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 

Bride-to-be: Apollo Nida's fiancee Sherien Almufti was featured on Sunday night's episode of Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 

Unusual romance: Apollo, who is currently in prison for felony fraud and identity theft, proposed to Sherien in 2016 during one of their twice weekly visits. The couple plan to wed upon his release in August 2020 

Unusual romance: Apollo, who is currently in prison for felony fraud and identity theft, proposed to Sherien in 2016 during one of their twice weekly visits. The couple plan to wed upon his release in August 2020 

'I'm marrying Apollo from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Unfortunately he is in federal prison,' Sherien said in a teaser clip. 

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She was accompanied by three girlfriends and her daughter. 

And Lori Allen, Monte Durham, and Robin Gibbs assisted the bride-to-be. 

Mini-me: Sherien was accompanied by her daughter, whom she calls her 'princess' 

Mini-me: Sherien was accompanied by her daughter, whom she calls her 'princess' 

'I feel like I'm in dress heaven,' she said as she walked into the store 

'I feel like I'm in dress heaven,' she said as she walked into the store 

Dresses galore: Almufti's daughter picked out her favorites 

Dresses galore: Almufti's daughter picked out her favorites 

Sherien's first dress was an elegant gown by Eve of Milady. 

It featured a beaded bodice with a plunging neckline and a full A-line skirt. 

The Bride's initial reaction seemed positive, but she quickly moved on to the second option. 

First try: Sherien's first dress was an elegant gown by Eve of Milady

First try: Sherien's first dress was an elegant gown by Eve of Milady

Dress #1: It featured a beaded bodice with a plunging neckline and a full A-line skirt

Dress #1: It featured a beaded bodice with a plunging neckline and a full A-line skirt

Sales problems: Robin was appalled by a comment that was made Timeout: Monte took a break from dress hunting

Bridezilla: Monte and Robin struggled to find a dress for Sherien 

Almufti's second dress was mermaid style gown by the same designer—Eve Of Milady. 

It featured a sweetheart neckline, lace sleeves, and a tulle train.

The Bride's daughter and her friends weren't pleased with the selection.  

Second try: Almufti's second dress was mermaid style gown by Eve Of Milady

Second try: Almufti's second dress was mermaid style gown by Eve Of Milady

Dress #2: It featured a sweetheart neckline, lace sleeves, and a tulle train

Dress #2: It featured a sweetheart neckline, lace sleeves, and a tulle train

No go: The bride's daughter and her friends weren't pleased with the selection

No go: The bride's daughter and her friends weren't pleased with the selection

Picky bride: Monte and Lori looked discouraged by the bride's comments

Picky bride: Monte and Lori looked discouraged by the bride's comments

Sherien's final dress was an off-white, sheath gown by Rivini. 

It featured a halter-style neckline, an beaded bodice, and tulle train.   

Once in front of the store's full-length mirror, Almufti didn't hesitate to say 'yes to the dress.'  

Third times the charm: Sherien's final dress was an off-white, sheath gown by Rivini

Third times the charm: Sherien's final dress was an off-white, sheath gown by Rivini

Dress #3: It featured a halter-style neckline, an beaded bodice, and tulle train

Dress #3: It featured a halter-style neckline, an beaded bodice, and tulle train

Bride to be: The Pennsylvania realtor - who has a 10-year-old daughter (on couch) with ex-husband Derrick Copes - already picked out her Rivini wedding gown on the July 1 episode of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta

The one: Once in front of the store's full-length mirror, Almufti didn't hesitate to say 'yes to the dress.' And everyone in the room seemed pleased with her selection 

Lori, Monte, and Robin then placed a sweeping veil on her head for the full effect.  

And Sherien's eyes immediately welled up with tears. 

Apollo and his bride plan to wed upon his release in August of 2020. 

Accessorized: Lori, Monte, and Robin placed a sweeping veil on her head for the full effect

Accessorized: Lori, Monte, and Robin placed a sweeping veil on her head for the full effect

All smiles: Almufti was smiling from ear to ear as she twirled in her wedding dress Overwhelmed with joy: Sherien's eyes immediately welled up with tears once she saw herself in the mirror

Overwhelmed with joy: Sherien's eyes immediately welled up with tears once she saw herself in the mirror 

Beautiful bride: Sherien couldn't believe her eyes as they fluffed her veil 

Beautiful bride: Sherien couldn't believe her eyes as they fluffed her veil 

She said 'yes': Apollo and his bride plan to wed upon his release in August of 2020

She said 'yes': Apollo and his bride plan to wed upon his release in August of 2020

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