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19

Dec 2023

Last Updated: 19/12/2023
Business
Business

New bridal boutique to open in Ripon

by Flora Grafton

| 19 Dec, 2023
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A bridal boutique offering new and second-hand dresses will open its doors in Ripon on Friday.

Gail’s Wedding Boutique, which can be found in Duck Hill Shopping Quarter, will sell pre-loved dresses which have been repaired to sell on, as well as new dresses and sample cut dresses.

Owner Gail Byrne, who lives in Ripon, has been a seamstress for more than 30 years. She decided to venture into the bridal industry after paying for her daughter’s wedding dress last year, which set her back more than £2,000.

She told the Stray Ferret:

“Don’t get me wrong it was worth every penny, but I couldn't help but think how expensive it was for just a few hours of wear.
“It’s so much money which a lot of people don’t have, and I wanted to help those people.”


Ms Byrne will also offer repairs and alteration services, for both new and second-hand dresses, which would take “no longer than two weeks to turn around”.

Gail's Wedding Boutique dresses.

Some of the dresses in store.



There will be a range of designer brands in stock, she added, but these will vary dependent on which dresses are brought in to re-sell.

“Brands and individuals bring their pre-loved dresses to me to repair and then sell on."


Ms Byrne also said she has placed affordability at the forefront of her newest venture, with all dresses costing £1,000 or less.

She will also sell bridesmaids dresses and evening wear.

Gail’s Wedding Boutique will open on Friday, December 22.

It will be open Monday to Friday from 1pm – 4pm. The shop is appointment-only on weekends and after 4pm on weekdays.




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