Aussie Brides where and what brand dresses are you gals getting

[Deelight]

*sigh* I have come to the conclusion it is is not me it is the dresses, I already have had one near disaster and I don''t want to repeat I have tried on a gazzilion (okay probally 20-30 dresses) and nothing has made me go OMG I want this dress, well except for dresses they don''t sell here and I can''t try on

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The main issue I am finding with the dresses (minus the maggie''s which are lovely and a couple of the couture dresses I have tried on) is the material is attrocius like really bad - one I tried on reminded me of the lovely white shower curtin I have (bathroom needs a reno)- I have hit every dress shop in the CBD (at least I think I have) I still have some on the outskirts to go see but I can''t seem to find anything.

I tried telling one SA my top budget because the dresses she showed me were way under budget and I didn''t like the material and she told me to shush and not mention the budget again, I can''t seem to get them to listen to me either in terms of dress style but that is another story all together.


I am able to get to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne so other Aussie Brides where and what brands are you gals looking at, I am in desperate need of help TIA

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

I am in Perth so i am not much help for you there... my dress is a Maggie and i really loved the quality of the material, one of the reasons why i chose it.

Have you thought about looking at individual designers that may be able to create you something special, instead of looking at stores that just bring their dresses in?

 

[Deelight]

Hey hawaiian the maggies are beautiful thanks for chiming in ...where are all the other aussie gals I know your out there .

I have looked at a couple one was out of budget - beautiful dresses and one was the dress I am unbuying LOL.

 

[kat6]

Mine is a Maggie; I got it in Sydney. All the Maggies I tried on had really nice material. Essense had some nice ones too, but I really hated the silk on one of them (one of the few silk dresses I tried). It was like a paper bag that didn''t fit properly.

 

[D2B]

Try Marianna Hardwick in Melbourne
will try and find a link for you

DB

http://www.marianahardwick.com.au/

 

[honey22]

Darling!!!! Don''t stress. Come to Melbourne sweetie. I will give you a list longer than your arm and you will find your dress.

I got mine at Linda Gorringe Couture

How about:

Karen Willis Holmes
Mariana Hardwick
OMG, there are just too many to list. I have 6 million wedding mags I could go through and make a better list.

Do you wanna share your ballpark budget? FB me?

 

[Dannielle]

What is your budget?

Have you looked at Baccini and Hill? They have some stunning dresses! I also second Marianna Hardwick- she has some amazing dresses.

When I got engaged I started buying cosmopolitan bride, they have ''real bride'' sections and tell you the brides vendors. Its a great way to find awseome dresses that don''t cost and arm and a leg

 

[Sharon101]

Melb has soooo many high end wedding dress stores! I know that there are some huge stores in High St Armadale all grouped together plus I know of many individual dress designers who are known for making haute courture. If you really dont have a budget then one of the finest dressmakers/ designers in Melb. is J`aton Bridal Couture in Greville St Prahran. They really have red carpet standard gowns.

 

[honey22]

Great idea Danielle! Another one I couldn''t remember!

Brides of Armadale.

Catherine G Couture

Bonita Couture

Rafaelle Ciuca

Aldo Terlato Couture

Ania G Couture

Romeo Bastone Couture

Sueana Couture (Camberwell, same suburb as Holloway Diamonds!!!!!
Rose Elise Couture
Deborah Selleck Couture

 

[honey22]

Brides of Melbourne (huge!!!!)
Croce Colosimo


I also had my shoes custom made by Mallouk shoes in Brunswick. $420 totally customised! Style, colour, heel height, heel shape, embelishments, it''s almost too much choice!!!!

 

[Deelight]

OMG I could just like squeeee at you girls thank you for all the suggestions , I haven''t even heard of most of these places

I don''t mind sharing budget - I told FI about a maggie I tried on that was a smidge over 3k and he said that was reasonable, so roughly around 3-3.5k is MAX which you think should be able to get a lovely dress I would like to spend less then that if possible.

kat6 The maggies are beautiful, don''t think I have heard of essence will have to try those as well
D2B thank you for the link those are some stunning dresses, the saphire is beautiful

amoungst others

Honey I am heading down in September I think...need to confirm but as soon as I do - SHOPPING , I know I will be down sometime before the end of the year just not sure when exactly

Dannielle thanks for posting the link those designs are beautiful

Sharon Thanks for posting, unfortunetly I do have a budget, I would love it be limitless unfortnetly the dressshop you mentioned is down so I can''t see it bugger

 

[honey22]

Girl, for that budget, you can totally get a divine dress!!!!!! You better let me know when you are coming, we are going SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Squeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Deelight]

YAY

I can''t wait

OMG SQUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE you gals have seriously made my night, bought me out of a complete dress funk LOL

 

[ozsparkle]

Hi, I bought my dress from a bridal store in Sydney that stocks different labels including Pronovias, Elizabeth De Vargas and Brides Desire. I got a Brides Desire gown which is a designer in QLD. It was one of the most affordable dresses I tried on, and had lots of beautiful detail and lovely fabric. I didnt have the Pronovias budget! And to be honest, the pricey ones were not that great anyway.

The Sydney store was http://www.bridesofbeecroft.com.au/index.htm

and the QLD designer is http://www.bridesdesire.com.au/showcase_dress.php?var=Cassandra

Good luck! I an sure you will find your perfect gown eventually, and there is no reason you will be forced to go over your budget.

 

[Deelight]

Thanks Ozsparkle

Actually haven''t looked at Airs and graces, yet they are the to-do-list love the dress you bought it looks so romantic I love soft romantic dresses

 

[ozsparkle]

Thanks Deelight! I cant wait to try it on again when I go to my fitting. I will take some pics so I can post to show you all. Enjoy your up-coming shopping expedition!

 

[sweets]

Hi there Ozsparkle!
The dress you bought is the exact one I want

! Were you considering selling it second hand at all???? I''d love to buy it if it is around my size (6-...Please let me know if your interested??
Thank you!

Date: 8/11/2009 6:52:06 AM
Author: ozsparkle
Hi, I bought my dress from a bridal store in Sydney that stocks different labels including Pronovias, Elizabeth De Vargas and Brides Desire. I got a Brides Desire gown which is a designer in QLD. It was one of the most affordable dresses I tried on, and had lots of beautiful detail and lovely fabric. I didnt have the Pronovias budget! And to be honest, the pricey ones were not that great anyway.

The Sydney store was http://www.bridesofbeecroft.com.au/index.htm

and the QLD designer is http://www.bridesdesire.com.au/showcase_dress.php?var=Cassandra

Good luck! I an sure you will find your perfect gown eventually, and there is no reason you will be forced to go over your budget.

 

[Cynd33]

I got my dress from Pallas Bridal in Paddington, they have a new range called ''Ruby Pallas'' which sits in the $2500 - $4000 price range. Their styles are non-traditional so depending on what you are looking for they may have something that would suit your tastes?

I promised my SA that I would not put pictures of the gown online but I can tell you that the craftsmanship is beautiful and the fabric is thai silk which is very light and cool for the hot Aussie weather.

Best of luck x