Our Brides
Katie and James
Tell us how you felt before your first appointment to try on gowns…
Like all brides to be, I had a range of emotions buzzing around me before my first appointment. I was super excited but super nervous all at the same time about the opportunity to try dresses on.
On arriving at Y.A.P Bridal Boutique what were your initial thoughts…
My first appointment was in the old Boutique which was just gorgeous, light and airy. I was greeted with huge smiles and hugs and offered refreshments for both myself and my mum. All the girls looked professional and smart, but were all so very friendly. I was overwhelmed with all the gorgeous dresses on display, and knew that I was in the right place.
Your Style Ideas…
Probably the same as all brides to be, I had a pinterest board, instagram, scrap books with countless styles in, and was frequently changing my mind! I always had an idea in my head that I wanted a strapless, figure hugging, mermaid style gown and no matter how much I kept looking at different dresses I was always drawn back to that particular look. I knew the style that I wanted to achieve needed to be elegant and timeless and not for me to look back on pictures wishing I had picked something else. Lace was also on my list. I loved the look of it and what it could achieve.
Tell us about your bridal stylist and the ‘You Are Precious’ service you received…
Living in Yorkshire and not just being able to pop in was always going to be a struggle, however from the emails, phone calls and messages to keep me up to date with the progress of my dress, how Anne was getting on making my bespoke alterations, to the warm excitable feeling every time I stepped foot in the boutique was first class. The atmosphere, the decor, the feel of the boutique creates such an amazing experience in itself. The girls are not just about selling you a wedding dress – I truly believe that due to the interaction and involvement they have during your bridal journey they completely understand how you, the bride, wants to look and feel which makes them helping to choose the one all that more special. When Danni explained to me the ethos behind the boutique and why it’s called You are Precious, I immediately felt a connection. This is the feeling that I had every time I went to the boutique. Joanne, Anne, Danni and all the girls are a huge credit to this business and to find something so precious is very rare.
Your Consultation to Finding the One…
I was in the very fortunate position that Danni who is one of my best friends, also happens to be the Senior Bridal and Marketing Consultant at Y.A.P. I think that this helped me hugely as I felt completely at ease with her and knew I could be completely honest. We had chatted over the months leading up to my appointment and I had probably sent her images of every dress under the sun! Danni started off by running through a thorough consultation, and asking me all about my day, look I wanted to achieve, styles I liked etc. Danni is so down to earth and it’s clear to see that she adores helping all brides find the one and to fulfil any requirements a bride may have. I felt that Danni was there to advise me not only on a personal basis but was fully aware of her professional responsibility with me to help me with my vision.
How did you feel when you found your dream gown & how did you know it was ‘The One’…
I had in my head a specific style that I wanted, but was worried that it wouldn’t suit me. Danni picked me three dresses to try on. The third dress I tried on, I knew there was something special about it, I loved the subtle sparkle in it and the vintage look which I knew would suit the venue perfectly, my choice of the dress was made final by mums reaction! There was one slight issue, the dress I had visions of in my head was strapless, but this dress had straps. Danni could tell that although it was the perfect dress, something wasn’t quite right. Without me saying a word, she asked me to close my eyes. Danni tucked the straps in and asked me to open them, at that moment bursting into tears, I knew that it was the one; it was such a special moment being just us two and getting to share it with one of my best friends. It was a truly perfect moment
Talk to us about your overall Y.A.P Bridal Journey…
My Y.A.P bridal journey overall was amazing. The professionalism, amazing boutique and gorgeous ladies made my experience an absolute dream. I loved seeing my dress evolve and the final product was breathtaking. Anne the seamstress is a miracle worker and made my dress not only unique, but a true reflection of my vision. Joanne and Danni are the most amazing wonderful ladies and are a joy to visit and a honour to call friends
One of our beautiful best friends, Katie tied the knot to James on Saturday 10th October, 2015. Newton Hall with its beautiful and quirky setting hosted their day… Katie wore a stunningly bespoke Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner gown – personalised to suit her taste to perfection. A day filled with love, family, friends… and a whole lot of celebrating! From arriving to dress Katie and her bridesmaids to partying on the dancefloor… it was a truly magical day from beginning to end and so special to share it with them both.
