Brides-to-be can now shop for that perfect dress for their big day not only in style, but also without breaking the bank, ånd, while helping the planet.

A new specialist pre-loved bridal boutique has opened in the Ty Hafan Emporium store on 55 Frogmore Street in Abergavenny.

There brides-to-be can shop for cut-price designer dresses, some pre-loved and many new with tags on, and all priced between £50 and £200, as well as enjoy a complementary personal styling session.

Anthea Charles, manager of Ty Hafan Emporium Store, Abergavenny, explains: “Our charity shop on Frogmore Street is already very popular, and we found that we were getting quite a few donations of really gorgeous wedding dresses.

“So we decided to convert an office at the back of the shop into a specialist bridal / occasion wear / personal styling room - a place where you can come and have the full bridal / personal styling experience, just as you would at a bridal shop or with a personal stylist.

“Everything we have has been kindly donated and is being given a second life and more, helping to cut down on waste. We are not just about being eco-friendly though, the cost of a wedding dress can be expensive. However here at Ty Hafan Emporium on Frogmore Street we are selling wonderful dresses at a fraction of the usual cost.

“We also have bridal accessories and outfits for the Mother of the Bride and more plus the personal styling sessions are complementary and are for any and every occasion.”

“Ty Hafan offers care, comfort and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Whether it’s in the community or in the hospice, our care is completely free of charge to the families in Wales that need us. Its costs around £4.5 million a year to fund Ty Hafan and every year, more and more families are turning to us for much needed support”, said Laura James, Head of Retail for Ty Hafan.

“I am very proud of what Anthea, her deputy manager Nicola Parker, volunteer Lyndsey Davies and the rest of the fantastic volunteer team, have created here. They have worked incredibly hard and have created a retail experience to rival the best.”

And in a huge vote of confidence in the wares of her shop, deputy manager Nicola Parker, will be getting married in September – in what else but a Ty Hafan Emporium on Frogmore Street bridal gown.

A wide variety of dresses are currently in store in Ty Hafan Emporium Store, Abergavenny. Prices range from £50-£200, and many are new with tags. If you’d like to find out more go to www.tyhafan.org follow Ty Hafan on social media or email [email protected]