MARYMASS Queen Elect Alanna McGinnis will be crowned in a brand new dress this year.
And it’s all thanks to a wee woman with a huge talent.
But Royal dressmaker Margaret McGregor is keeping tight-lipped about the colour and style of the queen’s gown.
Margaret first got involved with making the Marymass Queen and Marys’ gowns when her granddaughter, Linzi McGowan, was a Mary.
And for the last seven years, she has been responsible for creating the beautiful gowns worn by the Queen and the Marys.
Last week, Allana and Marys Ellie Macmillan, Caitlin-Jay Quinn, Stephanie Sharp and Chloe Wilson arrived at Margaret’s house to look at dresses and pick their gowns for the year.
And Margaret and Allana came up with a plan for a new queen’s dress.
Margaret, of Rubie Crescent, said: “I got involved with Marymass is because my granddaughter Linzi McGowan was a Mary a few years ago.
“It’s a busy time of year but it’s worth it when you see how happy the girls are in their dresses.”
Queen elect Allana said: “I can’t wait for everyone to see the dress on Marymass Saturday.
“We’re keeping the colour a secret but I can’t wait to see what Margaret makes for me.”
Margaret is now on a tight deadline with just over a week to make a new dress, alter the other gowns and have them all ready for the dress rehearsal next week.
