Our Brides
Maria and Mark
Tell us how you felt before your first appointment to try on gowns…
I was really apprehensive coming to the appointment, in fact I very nearly cancelled the day before. We had just come out of an extremely stressful year with our business and I wasn’t feeling ‘gown’ ready. My mam and best friend Gemma persuaded me to come to the appointment. I had no expectations. I had never tried a wedding dress on in my life and honestly didn’t think I would find my dress during my first appointment.
On arriving at Y.A.P Bridal Boutique what were your initial thoughts…
I really liked the set up. The boutique at this point was at the original shop which was downstairs to the now current boutique. It was cosy and inviting with a really elegant feel.
Your Style Ideas…
In my head I always thought I wanted a strapless dress. However, I always knew this was going to be unrealistic as I have quite a large bust and I was getting married in the French Alps! I am a very stubborn individual, so of course the first dress I picked out to try on was a strapless, backless number which was a ‘new season’ style on the mannequin in the window. Safe to say I looked pretty ridiculous!
Your Consultation to Finding the One…
Joanne was my bridal consultant. From the very outset she set the tone for the service that Y.A.P offer. Attentive and magical. We discussed my expectations and she offered her advice.
How did you feel when you found your dream gown & how did you know it was ‘The One’…
It was actually the boutique owner Joanne who suggested my dress to try. I would never have picked it out, however I trusted her advice. Within seconds of stepping into it I instantly felt extremely comfortable. The dress extenuated my curves and actually reduced my bust which was a massive plus! I especially loved the fishtail effect. I did however feel like something was missing. Even though the dress fit me perfectly I wasn’t wowed. Joanne had a stock sample diamante belt in storage which she thought would be perfect for me – as soon as she put it round my waist the whole feel of the dress changed. It was completely perfect. It’s amazing what one little belt could do! The reaction from my Mam, Mother-in-Law Judith and Gemma was the icing on the cake. Joanne offered to let me buy the sample belt as I had my heart set on it and quite frankly – anything else just wouldn’t have done.
Talk to us about your overall Y.A.P Bridal Journey…
My bridal journey with the boutique was so much more than I could ever have expected. Every visit I was made to feel like I was the only bride they were looking after! Such a personal, attentive and magical service.
A real adventure wedding set in the most idyllic snow covered mountains in Chamonix, French Alps… Maria and Mark celebrated with a humanist ceremony and their dreamy day reflected everything about the couple – their lives and love for each other, the wedding was actually held on Mark’s birthday. With a rustic theme the pair matched furs and wood to create a magical day perfect for their chosen backdrop – Absolutely breathtaking!
