Our Brides
Abi and Graeme
Tell us how you felt before your first appointment to try on gowns…
I was really nervous before my first appointment but also so excited. I was so happy that I could have my bridesmaids (minus 1) and my Mum and Step-Dad with me to go dress shopping. I couldn’t believe that I was actually going to try on wedding dresses; it all felt a bit too grown up for me!
On arriving at Y.A.P Bridal Boutique what were your initial thoughts…
When I walked into Y.A.P I felt very jittery but the girls were so welcoming and instantly put me at ease. They sat me and my entourage down and most importantly gave me a cup of tea. The shop was so beautiful and everyone was so friendly. Even though it wasn’t a private appointment, it felt like we had the shop to ourselves.
Your Style Ideas…
I was convinced that I wanted a v-neck dress. I knew I wanted some lace but other than that I was clueless. I didn’t know what the different styles of dress even meant and I really didn’t know what would suit me. I knew I was going to need all the help possible from my bridesmaids and style adviser Step-Dad. I was worried that I was going to be too indecisive to pick a dress
Your Consultation to Finding the One…
I think I expected to go straight into trying dresses on, but the team sat me down and told me the story of Y.A.P, which instantly had me in tears, it was beautiful. They then spoke to me about what I wanted to feel like on my wedding day – I found this difficult but it really helped me to focus on our day and the whole picture rather than just the dress. It was this question I think that helped me make my final decision. Every dress I tried on I asked myself ‘how would I feel on the day?’ The consultation helped me to relax and feel more comfortable; it helped me develop a relationship with the girls at the shop and it made me feel like Danni really wanted to help me find ‘The Dress’.
Tell us about your bridal stylist and the ‘You Are Precious’ service you received…
Every single one of the girls at Y.A.P are amazing. Every time I was in the shop I felt so special and felt like the girls were genuinely excited for me. They made the experience so happy and relaxed. Danni was brilliant throughout my appointment.
How did you feel when you found your dream gown & how did you know it was ‘The One’…
My dress was actually the first gown I looked at in Y.A.P – however I didn’t try it on straight away as it was over my budget.My bad influence sister encouraged me to try it on at the end of my appointment in Y.A.P. I loved it instantly. I just loved the way I felt in it, I couldn’t stand still in it; I just wanted to twirl around. I felt like a fairy. As this was my first ever experience of trying on dresses, I couldn’t make a decision straight away. I had two more appointments that day elsewhere, which didn’t match my expectations after my first experience. We were finishing up for the day and I had found one other potential dress, I felt that I needed to try my dress on again. I was eager to do it that same day as it was the only day I would have my bridesmaids together. We called Y.A.P and asked if we could come back, they said yes so we raced back through to Newcastle city centre and the team squeezed in another appointment for me. As soon as I put it back on I knew I wanted it. I felt so special in it, it had just enough lace for me and I loved the long train. It wasn’t over the top and I knew I could have fun and dance in it.
Talk to us about your overall Y.A.P Bridal Journey…
Absolutely brilliant, I would recommend this shop to anyone! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
A beautiful humanist ceremony to celebrate this pairs love for each other. Errol Park, Perthshire, Scotland was the most stunning backdrop and the couple chose a cottage chic theme with lots of rustic touches. Abi wore an amazing gown by top Barcelona based designer – Raimon Bundo which suited her natural style and relaxed day perfectly.
