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Joyce Young Design Studios is an accomplished wedding gown business based in Glasgow, Scotland, and London, England. Owner and lead designer Joyce Young OBE and her team have dressed thousands of beautiful newlyweds and their mothers for over 28 years. This exquisite boutique provides an unparalleled service where the client's desires are of the utmost importance. The experienced stylists will work with you without imposing their ideas to help create your dream dress. As a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, Joyce has an affinity for helping nearlyweds discover their dream dress. Joyce and her talented crew have been serving clients since 1993 and have their own production unit in Glasgow and a design/workroom in London. Joyce Young Design Studios is passionate about weddings and will delight in seeing you leave with confidence and a smile.

Services Offered

Joyce Young Design Studios offers a selection of styles for guests and parents of the happy couple, in addition to wedding dresses. The team designs their original collection and also features a carefully curated collection from a few European designers chosen for quality and value. If you desire a bespoke gown created just for you, the stylists will lovingly craft your dream dress.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses
Design and manufacture of bridal dresses
Sale of wedding accessories
Design and manufacture of bridal accessories
Sale of gowns for maid of honour, bridesmaid, flower girls...
Design and manufacture of outfits for bridesmaids, maid of honor...
Advice on beauty and style
Other

What services do you offer?

Sale of evening dresses
Design and manufacture of evening dresses
Sale of dresses for bridesmaids
Sale of dresses for mother of the bride
Design and manufacture of dresses for mother of the bride
Sale of wedding dresses
Design and manufacture of wedding dresses
Sale of wedding accessories
Design and manufacture of wedding accessories
Image and style advice
Other

How far in advance should I contact you?

Preferably 6 months to 1 year, appointments only

Do you have an outlet section?

Yes

Do you have an outlet section?

Yes

Do I need to make an appointment?

Yes

What is the style of your designs?

Modern
Original
Princess
Romantic
Vintage

What kind of accessories do you offer?

Shoes
Jewellery
Veils
Shawls
Headdresses, hats and hair accessories
Other (Hats, petticoats, shoes)

How do you work?

Joyce designs for modern brides and stylish mothers and guests who want a less formal look. Joyce’s designs are sophisticated and flattering to the figure with a timeless understated elegance

Operating hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10AM – 6PM

What are the forms of payment?

A deposit of 50% is required for all garments when order is placed. Full payment is due on all accessories on point of order

Designers

Wedding Dresses:

Novabella by Diane Legrand

Bridesmaids Dresses:

Dessy Collection

Bridal Headwear and Jewellery:

Pronovias, Richard Designs

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Reviews for Joyce Young Collections

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Sophie T. Sent on 13/09/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

A beautiful experience

Choosing and designing my dress at Joyce Young was a pleasure from start to finish. Mary and all the other staff were so helpful and friendly, and the experience was one of my favourite parts of preparing for the wedding. It was great to have the flexibility to take elements that I liked from different dresses and combine them to create one that was unique for me. Kolin had an amazing attention to detail when designing the dress, in particular when attaching the individual pieces of lace on the top. The final result was perfect and really comfortable to wear. I also loved having different items that I could add or remove, such as the separate top and overskirt, to create several different looks during the course of the day. Thank you to everyone at Joyce Young for being such an important part of my special day! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Joyce Young to anyone looking for a beautiful and unique wedding dress.
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Amelia W. Sent on 06/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A bespoke dress with the personal touch

Mary and the team made me the most gorgeous gown balancing my off the wall ideas, with style, fun and a personal approach. My family and friends felt involved at all stages. The tartan train was commented on by all our guests and was a wonderful touch.
I cannot recommend Joyce Young more. From the fun, professional fittings in gorgeous fitting rooms, to ease of collection in Glasgow, the whole process was a breeze. I would love to the whole process all over again!
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Vasileia V. Sent on 27/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Personable and 100%reliable

The team from the beginning were friendly and focused on finding the right dress for me. The ladies offered me many options for my dream dress, until I found the dress! Mary was there for every fitting, the team made sure my dress suited my every need. The quality of each dress is High end. I have really sensitive skin and after trying on so many dresses is so many shops the dresses is Joyce young I had no reactions to any of them. Each dress on the shop floor is well looked after including my own dress. The website has a massive selection of all their gorgeous gowns and they capture all the details.

Due to covid I had rescheduled my wedding 4 times. The team made sure all fittings were rescheduled to ensure the dress fit me perfectly on my wedding day. I cannot thank everyone at Joyce Young enough!

I received the best compliments on my special day from guests and anyone else who saw me, it was literally all about how amazing the dress was.
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Susanna W. Sent on 27/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding dress experience

I cannot rate Joyce Young highly enough. The whole team is an absolute joy to work with - I visited several different bridal boutiques and none came close to the exceptional experience I received with Joyce Young. They truly care about every single detail - they want you to not only feel perfect on your big day, but also enjoy the lead up to it. I looked forward to every appointment I had with them and am sad I don’t get to go down there for more fittings now!! By the end of my time working with them, I felt like I knew them and they really were an important part of my excitement getting married.

My dress was also absolutely perfect. There were customisations I wanted to make to my dress and they did everything to make them happen, and offered genuine helpful advice too. There aren’t enough words for how great they are!! Go and see them, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you Mary, Colin, Valerie for being so fantastic at what you do and for giving me such a personal and enjoyable experience with my dream wedding dress.
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Alison M. Sent on 31/07/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

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I went in search of a mother of the bride outfit. I was unsure what would suit me and best disguise figure faults. The Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, give good advice and as to the outfit itself paid great attention to detail. I was thrilled with the completed outfit and they also gave me good advice on a suitable hat! Bits of the fabric used for the garments were applied around the hat brim.
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Thomasin B. Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Dress & Delightful Experience

I had a wonderful experience at the London boutique. Mary and her team could not have made me more comfortable and welcome. Not only were the team welcoming and friendly, they also ensured that I had the dress of my dreams. There was not a single detail that I had to compromise on. Everything was made to fit me, and the dress was so perfect. The best thing about it was that the dress was incredibly comfortable, so I could be relaxed on the day of the wedding.
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Karen T. Sent on 04/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely the place to go!

Both my daughter and my son's weddings have taken place in 2021; one in the UK and the other in New York. If i could give Joyce Young 6 stars i would. Both my outfits were a pleasure to design and buy and the wearing of them was a most fabulous experience. The compliments were plentiful both here and the USA....I felt so special and was told I looked it. For any mother of both bride and groom, don't go anywhere else, this is the place to go. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
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