Dreams turn into a nightmare as bridal shop shuts

THEY market themselves as “Bringing the Dream to Life”, but yesterday the owners of The Wedding Dress bridal shop begat nothing but nightmares.

A notice on the door of the once-stylish establishment advised the 40 or more distraught brides-to-be gathered outside that the premises would remain closed until further notice.

Inside, a few miserable tokens - two fancy floral arrangements and a couple of veils peeking out from the back of the shop - nodded to the erstwhile existence of what was one of the country’s swankiest bridal boutiques.