A BRIDAL shop in York is getting a £20,000 makeover under its new owner.

Mary Norman, who bought the 26-year-old Elizabeth of York store, in Blake Street, in September, is revamping the two storeys above Toni & Guy hairdressers.

Mary, 56, who was a customer 18 months ago for her own wedding, was so impressed with the shop that she bought the business from its founder, Elizabeth Hughes.

She said: "When we formally reopen on December 1, we will have created more space and a more inviting environment as well as displaying more off-the-peg stock. We also plan to launch our own Elizabeth of York label by our designers, Paula Godfrey and Rachel Morris, and their first own-creation will appear in the Hazelwood Castle brochure. We are very excited as it is the top venue for weddings."