Durkje’s Wedding Dress

Dress chosen: Maggie Sottero

Say Yes to the Dress: 40 Years Later, Their Vacation Romance Enters a New Chapter

Some loves never completely fade away. Durkje (44) and Thomas were only 16 when they became each other’s summer flings. They lost touch, went their separate ways, married other people, had children, and got divorced. Until Facebook brought them back together years later.

And apparently, that initial spark had never completely faded.

It’s already been ten years since Thomas got down on one knee. In July 2027, it’s finally going to happen. And after waiting so long, Durkje has only one goal for her wedding dress: she wants Thomas to think, “So this is what I’ve been waiting for all this time.”

Durkje’s Wedding Dress

Anything but standard

A standard wedding dress? That’s definitely not Durkje’s style. She loves leopard print, pink, and anything that’s just a little bit different. For her wedding day, she’s looking for something fairy-tale-like, with a real princess vibe and a gorgeous train.

She has no doubts about her own taste. Her entourage is mainly there for the fun of it. Her daughter Ineke, sister-in-law Ellen, and friend Esther are, of course, welcome to share their opinions, but Durkje knows exactly what she wants.

It’s up to stylist Romy to find that one-of-a-kind dress. From romantic to princess

The first dress by Fashion Queen immediately evokes that princess feeling with a full skirt and romantic bodice. Next, Durkje tries on Maggie Sottero, featuring long lace sleeves and a gorgeous train.

With the third dress by Enzoani , the look becomes even more classic. A shimmering fabric, plenty of volume, and above all: a true princess look.

But the dress Durkje has been waiting for all this time is yet to come.

Anything but standard

A standard wedding dress? That’s definitely not Durkje’s style. She loves leopard print, pink, and anything that’s just a little bit different. For her wedding day, she’s looking for something fairy-tale-like, with a real princess vibe and a gorgeous train.

She has no doubts about her own taste. Her entourage is mainly there for the fun of it. Her daughter Ineke, sister-in-law Ellen, and friend Esther are, of course, welcome to share their opinions, but Durkje knows exactly what she wants.

It’s up to stylist Romy to find that one-of-a-kind dress. From romantic to princess

The first dress by Fashion Queen immediately evokes that princess feeling with a full skirt and romantic bodice. Next, Durkje tries on Maggie Sottero, featuring long lace sleeves and a gorgeous train.

With the third dress by Enzoani , the look becomes even more classic. A shimmering fabric, plenty of volume, and above all: a true princess look.

But the dress Durkje has been waiting for all this time is yet to come.

After ten years of waiting, this is the one

The latest dress by Maggie Sottero has just that little something extra. A striking sheen, a full skirt, and a silhouette that makes Durkje feel like a bride through and through. Fairytale-like, yet still completely her.

Durkje says YES to the dress.

Now it’s just a matter of waiting until July 2027. That’s when Thomas will finally see the dress he had to wait just a little longer for, even after a ten-year engagement.

And what about that reaction? We’re secretly really curious about that, too.

Mercedes’ Wedding Dress

Mercedes’ Wedding Dress

Dress chosen: Wona Concept Berkley

Say Yes to the Dress: Spanish Roots, Sky-High Standards

Mercedes (32) knows what she wants. Stylish, timeless, elegant—and above all, no fuss. And with a multi-day wedding in Spain on the horizon, her dress can definitely be a little “wow.”

Next September, she’ll marry Flores in the Spanish valley where she grew up. Mercedes lived in Spain until she was 18, and her parents still live there. She has since built a life for herself in the Netherlands, where she also met Flores. They hit it off right away, and later, in front of her family, he proposed to her.

Now all that’s left is to find a dress that meets Mercedes’ wish list. And believe us: it’s pretty specific.

Classy, clean, and definitely not a princess

Lace? No. A princess dress? Definitely not. Mercedes is looking for a classic, form-fitting wedding dress that flatters her figure. Preferably strapless or with very thin straps and an open back.

And since she likes to wear padded-shoulder blazers in her everyday life, that experiment is also on the agenda. Bridal, but make it Mercedes.

Her entourage is already prepared for the search. Not only to offer their opinions, but also—as they put it—to keep her Spanish temperament in check a bit if the perfect dress doesn’t seem to be coming along.

So stylist Romy knows exactly what she has to do.

How clean is too clean?

Surprisingly, Mercedes is starting with the Wona Concept and quite a bit of lace. Beautiful, but quite a far cry from the minimalist dress she herself has in mind.

After that, Romy does go full-on clean. Azuree features a strapless, sleek silhouette that’s even more minimalist. No lace, no princess-style volume, no distractions.

With the following dress from Wona Concept adds a little more drama. Off-the-shoulder, long sleeves, and a high slit. Elegant and sexy, but still not quite the look.

And then there’s one more dress.

Classy, clean, and definitely not a princess

Lace? No. A princess dress? Definitely not. Mercedes is looking for a classic, form-fitting wedding dress that flatters her figure. Preferably strapless or with very thin straps and an open back.

And since she likes to wear padded-shoulder blazers in her everyday life, that experiment is also on the agenda. Bridal, but make it Mercedes.

Her entourage is already prepared for the search. Not only to offer their opinions, but also—as they put it—to keep her Spanish temperament in check a bit if the perfect dress doesn’t seem to be coming along.

So stylist Romy knows exactly what she has to do.

How clean is too clean?

Surprisingly, Mercedes is starting with Wedna Concept and quite a bit of lace. Beautiful, but quite a far cry from the minimalist dress she has in mind.

After that, Romy does go full-on clean. Azuree features a strapless, sleek silhouette that’s even more minimalist. No lace, no princess-style volume, no distractions.

With the following dress from Wona Concept adds a little more drama. Off-the-shoulder, long sleeves, and a high slit. Elegant and sexy, but still not quite the look.

And then there’s one more dress.

This dress speaks her language

Again Wona Concept, but this time everything comes together perfectly. A fitted silhouette that beautifully accentuates her figure, an airy look, and refined details that give the dress just the right touch for a multi-day wedding in Spain.

It might be a little less minimalist than Mercedes had originally envisioned, but as soon as she sees herself in it, the critical bride is won over.

Mercedes says YES to the dress.

And let’s be honest: for a bride with Spanish roots, plenty of spirit, and a wedding in a valley in Spain, the dress could certainly be a little something extra.

Sue-Emmy’s Wedding Dress

Dress chosen: Rebecca Ingram Candice

Say Yes to the Dress: From Church Choir to “I Do”

From making music together in church to standing together at the altar. Sue-Emmy (28) met her fiancé, Bashiru, when she was the choir director and he was in charge of sound at the church they both attended. Now they’re ready for their next chapter: they’re getting married in October.

For Sue-Emmy and Bashiru, marriage has a special meaning in their faith. After they say “I do,” they’ll move in together for the first time, and a new chapter as a family will truly begin.

But first things first: the wedding dress.

Sue-Emmy’s Wedding Dress

Curves Take Center Stage

Sue-Emmy doesn’t have a complete picture in her head yet. She does know, though, that she wants to show off her curves. An off-the-shoulder dress would suit her perfectly—she loves wearing those in her everyday life—and maybe she’ll even go for a mermaid-style dress.

Her friends Blessing, Naomi, and Ivory are, of course, happy to help. In fact, they’ve already used AI to design a wedding dress for Sue-Emmy. Sue-Emmy herself doesn’t necessarily want a big fuss, but her friends clearly feel differently.

And keep their opinions to themselves? They don’t do that either. The friends met in the church choir and, during the fitting, make their opinions about each dress known loud and clear. So there’s no shortage of vocal support today.

A little less talk, a little more fitting

Stylist Chamilla starts with a dress from Modeca. A romantic A-line dress with a low-cut bodice and floral lace. The dress makes Sue-Emmy look radiant, but her friends are still secretly hoping for a silhouette that shows off her curves even more.

Next up is Fashion Queen , and the look takes a completely different direction: clean, flowing, and without all the bridal fuss.

Two completely different dresses, but I haven’t gotten that one reaction yet.

Curves Take Center Stage

Sue-Emmy doesn’t have a complete picture in her head yet. She does know, though, that she wants to show off her curves. An off-the-shoulder dress would suit her perfectly—she loves wearing those in her everyday life—and maybe she’ll even go for a mermaid-style dress.

Her friends Blessing, Naomi, and Ivory are, of course, happy to help. In fact, they’ve already used AI to design a wedding dress for Sue-Emmy. Sue-Emmy herself doesn’t necessarily want a big fuss, but her friends clearly feel differently.

And keep their opinions to themselves? They don’t do that either. The friends met in the church choir and, during the fitting, make their opinions about each dress known loud and clear. So there’s no shortage of vocal support today.

A little less talk, a little more fitting

Stylist Chamilla starts with a dress from Modeca. A romantic A-line dress with a low-cut bodice and floral lace. The dress makes Sue-Emmy look radiant, but her friends are still secretly hoping for a silhouette that shows off her curves even more.

Next up is Fashion Queen , and the look takes a completely different direction: clean, flowing, and without all the bridal fuss.

Two completely different dresses, but I haven’t gotten that one reaction yet.

Until Chamilla pulls out dress number three.

Rebecca Ingram offers exactly what Sue-Emmy was looking for: a form-fitting silhouette that beautifully accentuates her curves, romantic lace, and long sleeves for an elegant finish.

And when Sue-Emmy sees herself in the mirror, there’s little doubt left.

Sue-Emmy says YES to the dress.

So the dress her friends designed using AI can go back into the digital closet. Chamilla has found the real one. And with three friends from the church choir as her entourage, we can imagine that this “YES” was celebrated in anything but a quiet way.