The Best Bridal Shops in Melbourne for Your Dream Gown

When it comes to planning the big day, choosing the perfect wedding dress is one of your most important milestones – but it doesn’t have to be a stressful endeavour!

These gorgeous bridal shops and design studios will make you feel right at home (down to sweet treats and glasses of bubbly) as you try on dresses in pursuit of ‘the one’.

From effortlessly cool silhouettes to dazzling embellished gowns, these ethereal havens will have you in safe hands. Here are the best bridal shops in Melbourne right now. 

Karen Willis Holmes 

With over 20 years experience crafting beautifully designed and handcrafted wedding gowns, Karen Willis Holmes' boutique is an essential bridal shop in Melbourne, fit for the modern bride. Looking for a timeless statement piece your guests will ooh and ahh over all night long? This is where to find it. 

Offering four unique brands by the same designer, including Bespoke, Luxe, Wild Hearts and Curves, Karen Willis Holmes is truly a bride-to-be's mecca. 

1010 High Street, Armadale 

Maison Oui

Maison Oui is the flagship boutique for Australian bridal wear brands Oui The Label and Chérie By Oui - and boy, is she a beauty!

This is one of the best bridal shops in Melbourne CBD, with pieces in-store designed to evoke confidence and accentuate beauty. 

Oui The Label is designed for the modern bride who dresses for herself, seeking a wedding dress that is simple yet elegant, fashionable but timeless. 

Embodying a beautiful mix of tradition and modernity, Chérie by Oui is established for the modern bride who is looking for a wedding gown to surpass her own creative ideas and inspiration. Elevated styling and intricately embellished pieces combine to deliver bridal couture sensibilities of yesteryear to prêt-à-porter.

No matter what your style, you’ll find a dress at Maison Oui that you’ll fall in love with – maybe even two!

Shop 2, 20/22 McKillop Street, Melbourne

KYHA

At the top of the list for all cool brides is KYHA, a local label that defies convention by blurring the line between fashion and bridal. Championing sleek minimalism, fluid silhouettes and innovative detailing, you’ll find everything from glittering gowns to powerful pantsuits, all executed flawlessly. The brand also stocks jewellery, clutches, robes and party outfits making it a one-stop shop.

513 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Anna Campbell

Anna Campbell’s designs are known and loved for their intricacy, delicate embellishments and blending of vintage inspiration with modern sensibilities. Their flagship boutique in Armadale is rare in that they carry a sample of every dress and bridal accessory, meaning you’re more likely to find your dream match. Their team will then handmake your dress to tailored perfection in their Melbourne studio.

1143 High Street, Armadale

Mariana Hardwick

Mariana Hardwick’s flagship store in South Melbourne is a vision of serenity, lace and billowing white fabric. Providing brides with couture craftsmanship for over 30 years, they create contemporary, sophisticated dresses that effortlessly complement the female form. Their latest collection experiments with dramatic silhouettes, exposed corset bodices and unconventional necklines. You’ll love exploring them all in their architecturally-designed store.

234-236 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Georgia Young

One of the most exciting designers in the local scene, Georgia Young creates dresses for the bride ‘that doesn’t want to look like a bride’. Employing geometric shapes and clean fabrications, her dresses deftly balance drama with timelessness. Everything is made-to-order couture, so book an appointment at her Carlton studio to nab one of her coveted allocations.

16 Lobb Street, Brunswick 

Grace Loves Lace

Just like it says on the box, this Australian label is your go-to for all things lacy and lovely. Using only the finest French laces and silks, Grace Loves Lace create dresses that are comfortably down-to-earth and comfortable yet also feminine and sensual. Each dress is handmade in Australia, and you can finish the look with veils, jewellery and outfits for your bridesmaids and flower girls. Their Melbourne showroom is a heaven of crisp linen and rustic finishes – a warm and welcoming environment for this important part of your wedding journey.

232 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Gwendolynne

For a little boho luxe, head to Fitzroy's stunning bridal shop, Gwendolynne. These vintage inspired wedding dresses are created by Australian designer Gwendolynne Burkin. Her beautiful signature beading designs are a thing of sheer beauty - and a must-try for the modern day bohemian bride. 

Gwendolynne is consistently inspired by architectural elements of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Gothicism, even micro organisms mixed with mystical themes. Her designs consistently enchant and transport the wearer. Simply put, it's one of the most beautiful bridal shops in Melbourne to find a one-of-a-kind gown worthy of a modern-day fairytale. 

Offers online appointments

enter via Level 1, 71 Kerr Street, Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy 

By Kinsman

For a dress that’s truly original, book an appointment with Melbourne couture label By Kinsman. With a decade of experience under her belt, designer Stephanie Kinsman’s star continues to rise with her attention to detail, passion for sustainability and fresh silhouettes winning fans around the world. After your studio visit your dress will be hand crafted using exquisite fabrics in your chosen colour.

79 Church Street, Hawthorn

The Bridal Atelier

The Bridal Atelier turns the experience of dress shopping into an art form, taking away stress and adding joy through unmatched service. Each customer is matched with an expert stylist that works with you to tailor a selection of dresses that fit your wedding-day vision, while glasses of rosé and sweet treats make you feel at home. The boutique stocks an ever-evolving selection of sought after designers including Rue De Seine, Lovers Society, Sarah Seven, Ritual Unions and more, with both made-to-order and ready-to-wear pieces available for purchase.

230 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Bluebell Bridal

This CBD boutique boasts a stunning collection of bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, evening wear and formal wear sourced from designers across the world. Inside their airy, New York-style loft salon, caring stylists will help you find the dress that makes your heart sing, whether it’s a contemporary column dress, a fairytale ball gown or something in between. Make a day of it by booking lunch or dinner afterwards at one of the many neighbouring restaurants in Flinders Lane.

Level 1/141 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Raffaele Ciuca

If choice is what you’re after, the family-run Raffaele Ciuca is the place to be. Located among the golden mile of bridal shops on Sydney Road, Brunswick with another branch in Armadale, they stock one of the largest collections of wedding dresses in Australia. Try on incredible dresses from local and international designers including Pnina Tornai, Vera Wang and Maggie Sottero, with helpful staff sharing expertise from their 60 years in the business.

441-443 Sydney Road, Brunswick

1088 High Street, Armadale

LUV Bridal

LUV Bridal is home to some of the industry’s most well-loved labels including Evie Young, Pronovias and Madi Lane, ensuring the high likelihood of you finding ‘the one’. Their Moonee Ponds showroom is an organised flurry of lace, silk and tulle that your personalised stylist will help you navigate. Accessories, trains and bridesmaids dresses are also generously stocked.

714 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds

1430 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh 

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