The Best Wedding Dress Shops in Sydney Guaranteed to Help You Find The One
When you know, you know.
Wedding dress shopping should be one of the most joyful parts of planning your big day. But where do you even start?! As a newly-engaged bride-to-be, the overwhelm can be real. Much like finding your soulmate, sourcing your dream wedding dress can feel like a never-ending and sometimes impossible quest.
And right before you’re about to throw in the towel and sob that you’ll just walk down the aisle in a potato sack, you find The One. There’s something about that serendipitous moment when you first try on your wedding dress. Maybe it’s the first cab off the rank. Maybe it’s the 67th. But when you walk out to show your besties and look at your reflection in the mirror, you just know you’ve found a keeper. It’s a feeling deep in your gut, much like falling in love!
As you prepare to embark on your mission, you’re probably wondering where the best wedding dress shops in Sydney are. Thankfully, our Emerald City is packed with amazing bridal boutiques to cater to every vision, style and price point. So brides-to-be, here’s your guide to the best wedding dress shops in Sydney.
Made With Love Bridal
Made With Love Bridal are wedding dress whisperers, renowned for their dreamy, sexy and classic silhouettes made in super flattering French crepe. With boutiques throughout Australia and London, their Sydney HQ stocks a huge range of MWL dresses and their attentive staff will make you feel like the beautiful bride that you are (champers of course included, if that’s your jam). Another win? They offer rush orders on their dresses if you’re planning your wedding with a tight turnaround.
$50 for one hour, or $30 for a ready-to-wear appointment
Suite 7/15-17 Stanley St, St Ives
Marry Me Bridal
Marry Me Bridal in Mosman is a mecca for all things wedding dresses, stocking divine designs from leading international designers in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and beyond. Think Pronovias, Eva Lendel, Rosa Clara, Nicole Spose and Rachel Rose to name a few. We also love the fact the boutique aims to offer a more inclusive range of sizes, catering for brides from size 6-24. They also sell a huge range of chic veils, jackets, headpieces, belts and bridal jewellery to complete your wedding day look.
Sitchu Tip: Keep an eye on their website where they often announce unmissable sample sales, where you can nab yourself a designer wedding dress for a total steal.
Weekday appointments run for 90 minutes and are free, | Saturday appointments are $30
538 Military Road, Mosman
The Bridal Atelier
The Bridal Atelier is like your ultimate wedding dress Pinterest mood board in real life. With boutiques in both Sydney and Melbourne, their Darlinghurst store is home to a swoon-worthy collection of highly covetable designer gowns including labels such as Rue De Seine, Lovers Society, Sarah Seven, Anna Campbell, Love Honor, Meraki White, Jurgita and Harta.
Fittings from $35
Level 1/335 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst
Rachel Gilbert
Rachel Gilbert’s 2023 bridal collection has every base covered, from floor-length classic gowns to more daring bridal mini-dresses, there’s even a jaw-dropping creation that’s under $1000! That’s right, the Minah Gown in ivory ($995) strikes the perfect balance of structural design and feminine form. Who says you have to spend a fortune to look a million bucks? During your exclusive consultation, a senior bridal specialist will be on hand to help you find your wedding gown.
$45 fee for a 45-minute appointment
18A Glenmore Road, Paddington
J. Andreatta
For the fashion-loving bride, look no further than the bridal couture label J. Andreatta. Sydney-based designer Jessica Andreatta’s dazzling designs combine femininity with a cutting edge that you won’t see anywhere else. In fact, this label is a much-loved red-carpet staple for singer Delta Goodrem. She’s clearly onto a good thing!
$120 fee for a private design consultation with Jessica Andreatta
421 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Prea James
If you’re after a more relaxed and playful aesthetic, Prea James will be right up your alley. This Aussie label is adored for its modern interpretation of bridal wear with big bold bows, statement sleeves, chic two-piece sets and edgy silhouettes all defining the Prea James look.
$45 for a 90-minute fitting
92 Oxford Street, Paddington
Kyha
Kyha’s tagline is to “challenge convention” and that’s exactly what their designs do. For the bride who wants to branch out from tulle and princess silhouettes, Kyha is on a mission to blur the lines between fashion and bridal to channel a more modern outcome. Their sleek, minimal yet fashion-forward bridal range includes made-to-size and ready-to-wear wedding dresses, plus show-stopping separates. Most recently, Kyha made headlines when Bachelor star Laura Byrne wore a bespoke, off-the-shoulder number for her nuptials with Matty J.
$50 for a 45-minute fitting
120 Glenmore Road, Paddington
Helen Rodrigues Bridal
One of Sydney's most trusted bridal boutiques, Helen Rodrigues Bridal is home to some of the world's top bridal designers including Elie Saab, Inbal Dror, Lee Petra Grebenau, Monique Lhuillier, Peter Langner and Suzanne Neville. During your fitting, you’ll have the entire shop to yourself so your experienced stylist can give you unrivalled service. Their range of bridal accessories such as delicate headpieces and elegant veils, is also elite.
Appointments from $80
7, 211 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay
Lilia Cass Ceremonial
One of the sad things about wedding dresses is the cost-per-wear conundrum. You fall in love with your gown, only to wear it once! That’s where Lilia Cass Ceremonial comes into the equation, with the bridal brand’s beautiful and minimal looks made to wear for a lifetime. They’re not just one-and-done creations! Eco-conscious, sustainable and thoughtfully designed, we especially love the understated wedding blouses that can be worn over your dress and then restyled with other pieces in your wardrobe.
Now you've got your wedding dress sorted, it's time to plan your hens and honeymoon! Take a look at our stylish Sydney getaways for a grown-up hens' weekend. Then, check out our round-up of the most romantic getaways in NSW for two.
