The ultimate guide to Australian wedding dress designers

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Made with Love Bridal

Made with Love is a bridal boutique that started from humble beginnings on Australia’s Gold Coast. Since 2013, the brand has been working hard and stockists can now be found all over the world. This brand has something for every style of bride – from lace textures and backless dresses to classic tulle skirts.

• Price range: $1,800-$4,000

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Spell & The Gypsy Collective was formed in Byron Bay, which is where all its dresses are still currently designed. If the bohemian look fits your personal style, this is where you may find your dream dress. For everything lace, embroidery and ruffles, the bridal brand offers gowns of elegant and graceful movement.

• Price range: $795-$1,695

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Grace Loves Lace

Gowns from Grace Loves Lace are designed and handmade in Queensland, with lace imported from France. The bridalwear is stylish yet romantic, incorporating lace with different elements such as silk, ruffles and embellishments. Many of the gowns can be considered to be sexy when compared to other bridal brands.

• Price range: $935-$3,399

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Suzanne Harward

A pioneer in Australian bridalwear, Suzanne Harward has been operating since 1975.

All gowns are handmade in Melbourne and are timeless in nature. The designs are intricate and detailed, using couture fabrics that are globally sourced. They embody a variety of styles so no matter your personal style, you can find your dream wedding dress.

• Price range: $4,495-$11,995

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Anna Campbell

Anna Campbell is handmade in Melbourne and understands the essence of a romantic wedding dress. Modern glamour meets effortless bohemian are reflected throughout the designs. The bridal brand uses luxury fabrics and sparkly embellishments, which is a major aspect of the gown collection.

• Price range: $3,499-$7,999

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Bo & Luca

Bo & Luca is designed and hand-cut in Australia, with a bohemian meets luxury aesthetic. The gowns are created with excellent craftsmanship in mind and are adorned with gorgeous finishes such as stones, sequins, crystals, faux pearls and metallic threads. You can find a range of figure-hugging and flouncy dresses.

• Price range: $1,100-$5,200

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Steven Khalil

Steven Khalil is a leading Australian gown designer and his bridal collections are highly regarded for their elegance and beauty. There is a high interest in the intricate details of each dress, with most of the designs featuring elements such as lace, silk or satin. The gown you choose can be customised to your own personal preference.

• Price range: $11,500 and upwards

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Mariana Hardwick

Mariana Hardwick concentrates on a sophisticated yet refined style. The bridal gown collections embody the modern woman with the style constantly changing to suit all types of bride. You will be able to find a wedding dress that is figure-hugging with a smart attention to detail to ensure your dress stands out from the rest.

• Price range: $1,495-$2,995

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Pallas Couture

Pallas Couture is renowned in the Australian bridal industry and is backed by years of experience. The gowns are luxurious and capture the right amount of femininity. You can see the advanced craftsmanship through the intricate lines and shapes as they are mixed with extravagant and beautiful fabric choices.

• Price range: Start from $13,000 with the average price around $15,000 to $16,000

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Karen Willis Holmes

Karen Willis Holmes considers all types of brides – there are collections made specifically for curvy women. The brand is modern yet timeless as the gowns incorporate a couture-like quality with innovative designs. The dresses showcase different fabric choices such as lace and silk, and different shape options.

• Price range: $3,000-$13,000

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One Day Bridal

Based in Melbourne, this bridal brand revolutionises the basic white wedding gown. For a dress that pushes against the bridal boundaries, One Day Bridal is the brand to watch. There is a strong pride in innovation as the gowns are constructed with an eye for detail and create stunning silhouettes.

• Price range: $1,295-$6,995

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Lisa Gowing

Sydney-based bridal designer Lisa Gowing is an embodiment of elegant and feminine lines and shapes. The gowns feature layered silk and exclusive European laces. They are embellished with beautiful jewels and crystals to create a unique wedding dress for your special day.

• Price range: $400-$1,800

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Rachel Gilbert

Rachel Gilbert creates modern gowns with a blend of intricate hand embellishments and silk fabrics. The gowns sweep the floor and hug your body in all the right places, embodying a sense of elegance for the modern bride. The approach is timeless and the collections are globally recognised.

• Price range: $999-$6,999

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Emerald Bridal

Based in Sydney, Emerald Bridal specialises in ready-to-wear bridal gowns. Their designs reflect vintage inspiration but wth modern practicality. From flowy A-line dresses to lace mermaid wedding with sleeves, who says off-the-rack has to be plain and boring?

• Price range: $999 - $3,499

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