SYDNEY BRIDAL SHOPS

A definitive guide to 11 of the best bridal shops and boutiques in Sydney

 

11 of the BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUES in Sydney

I get it, finding a wedding dress in Sydney can be painstakingly difficult and can seem like a monumental and overwhelming task when you first start looking. Sydney is flooded with options, even once you start narrowing down what you want.

I’ve shot hundreds of weddings in this town, know plenty of people in the know and see a huge range of dresses and styles come and go. There’s a good variety here for whatever aesthetic and vibe (and budget) you are after,

Without any further ado, here’s my curated list of 15 of the most unique wedding venues in Sydney.

If you want some more specific recommendations or you like the look of my images while you are here, flick me an email here.

  1. Christie Nicole Bridal

By appointment only

Vibe - Rebel Romantic

“Christie Nicole Bridal is now renowned amongst fashion-forward brides for her intricate details, dramatic silhouettes, bold fabric pairings and renaissance style adornment that pushes the boundaries and challenges traditional wedding standards.”

2. Amy New

Alexandria

Vibe - Modern Bohemian

“Designed with an understated and luxurious bohemian aesthetic in mind, and always with a nod to our relaxed Australian lifestyle, our gowns embody the vision of our ideal bride - she values quality, style and individuality.

Natural fibre fabrications, mainly silks, are mixed with modern design elements, with attention placed on considered details in all of our pieces - resulting in comfortable, effortless gowns with beautiful finishes.”

3. L’eto bridal

Newport

Vibe- Contemporary sophistication

“Our small atelier and boutique is based in the Northern Beaches; where every touch-point of your journey will be crafted. We create gowns that are made to order and stunningly unique to each individual. We work not to build a business or seek recognition, but for something much more subtle; for the connections we create with each individual which crosses our path.”

4. Perfect Day Bridal

Willoughby

Vibe - classy collection, stock a large range

“Deciding on a gown is made simpler with consultants who are honest, caring, genuine and have decades of combined experience to guide you in your search for ‘the one’ perfect gown.

Tania Roddy and her team have helped hundreds of brides find their perfect gown and has created a modern and stylish boutique with an extensive range of gorgeous bridal gowns, bridesmaid’s gowns, veils and jewellery.”

5. Prea James

Rosebery

Vibe - relaxed elegance

Prea James bridal is known for designing fashionable wedding gowns for the relaxed, modern bride. The Prea James bride has a love for unique quality fabrics, modern, effortless silhouettes and quality fit. All of the gowns are made in Australia, on the east coast of Australia. 

6. Karen Willis Holmes

Alexandria

Vibe - timeless elegance

“Established in 2000, KAREN WILLIS HOLMES have been at the forefront of bridal fashion, providing beautifully designed and handcrafted wedding gowns for the elegant, modern and timeless bride.”

7. Hope x Paige

Caringbah

Vibe - classy collection, stock a large range

“At Hope and Page you won't find racks jammed with gowns you've seen everywhere. Our thoughtful edit of gowns are from Australian and International designers, brands with unique views that reflect the aesthetics of brides looking for something to reflect their personal style. 

Our team will take the time to ensure your voice is being heard to help your vision come to life.”

8. The Bridal Atelier

Double Bay

Vibe - Boho

“The Bridal Atelier is a dress haven inspired to expand the parameters of bridal into pieces that have a distinct fashion aesthetic. At the forefront of our signature offering is a tailored dress shopping experience that is inviting and filled with dresses that feel effortlessly like something you’d actually wear!”

9. Love Marie

Camden

Vibe - boho collection, stock a large range

“Picture a bohemian sanctuary, a haven that excites and inspires your bridal planning journey. This is what LOVE MARIE encompasses. Nestled in a private studio, this appointment-only business offers a one-on-one service where brides can choose an exclusive gown of their dreams. The owner herself, Amy Oram, is there to guide you through the entire selection process, from trying on and fitting to ordering and alterations.”

10. Sphere bridal gallery

Bondi

Vibe - Sleek Modern

“Our job is to provide guidance, and source a bridal ensemble that perfectly encapsulates the individual style of our bride and the mood she’s looking to create; whether it’s a floor length ivory dress with a veil or a luxe tailored suit.

We want our bride to show up for her wedding day feeling like her choice of garment is a second skin – perfectly fit, and entirely her own.”

11. Barefaced bridal

Sydney City

Vibe - Sustainable chic

“We believe that modern day brides can make smarter, savvier and more sustainable choices when it comes to buying a wedding dress. And what could be more wasteful than an expensive wedding gown purchased and worn for merely one day? Or in some cases, hours.

We are lovers of beautiful things. Artfully designed and intricately created gowns are items we lust over! But who says you can’t wear a gown that may be a designer sample or one that was loved and worn before you? After all, isn’t your wedding day about the memories made with the people you love?”

 

INSTAGRAM @THESALTYSHUTTER

View fullsize Don’t be afraid to break the rules, but don’t feel compelled to either. How moving and beautiful a wedding is has little to do with the exact when and where, the style that it presents or the vibe it tries to capture and everything to d
View fullsize Love isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes it curves and bends and flexes and doubles back on itself. Sometimes it’s thick and unwavering and easy to nurture. It might, for a season, become faint and thin and hard to believe in even wh
View fullsize The first time they went on a date, Josh bought an overnight bag. Such was his confidence (and the level of his crush). My favourite part of this day was when, fooling around walking around the city after a quick little cocktail stop just for the t
View fullsize Your wedding is (…or should be) a direct representation of your values. What do you want this day to say about who you are as a couple? About the things you think are important? Do you bond over and find joy in fine food or are you happiest b
View fullsize It may sound trite, but the biggest joy of this job is the people. This intimate access you get to peoples lives for a day seems to shortcut intimacy in a way. You see people at their best, and witness these intimate moments and exchanges and sides
View fullsize I’m approaching my 300th wedding. This job has changed me.  I stumbled into this career by accident - an old work colleague had seen my photos of the beach and travels (…scroll down far enough on my IG and you can see the incredibl
View fullsize This is what it feels like. A tiny little wedding on a rooftop close to home.
View fullsize Baz Lurhmann eat your heart out. The brief was Romeo + Juliet with a bit of frivolity thrown into the mix. Capria & Dylan. A bit of cinema. A lot of heart.
View fullsize I want nothing less than to capture your very soul. I want people who have never met you to be able to look through a set of images and feel like they 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 you. Like they can see what makes you and your relationship tick. What your family is lik
View fullsize This first image, to me, represents everything I loved about this day. Community. Tradition. The mixture of love and overwhelm and romance and friendship and familiarity and strangeness and connection and kindness and energy and quietness and chaos t
View fullsize Last Saturday I attended a funeral in the morning and shot a wedding in the afternoon. Two of the last remaining rituals we have in our increasingly secular world. In some ways at polar opposite ends of the spectrum. But both also, in some ways, abou
View fullsize Friends. Change is coming. 2022 was wild. It was the year of the grind. It was the year of leaps and bounds and regressions and dizzying highs and colossal lows, both personal and professional. It was, more than anything, a big fat lesson. I shot
View fullsize Vulnerability is powerful. Ally & Joey dated briefly in their youth but, well, youth got in the way - as it often does. Lifetimes passed (..well, 7 or 8 years). Entire careers started and ended. Love was chased and hinted at but ultimately never
View fullsize This was about as aggressively joyful as they come. From the moment Ant and his mates sauntered in a flying v might ducks style down the aisle to the soaring refrains of Gang of Youth’s The Heart is a Muscle - a foot stomping, fist pumping ode
View fullsize Some tales are almost too good to be true. Boy spies girl across the way while they are both on placement in a faraway country - half a world from each of their homelands - and thinks she’s a bit of alright. One day she plonks herself down nex
View fullsize Nostalgia, super. A collection of (largely) intentionally imperfect frames from Jo and Doug’s raucous affair last week, cause I think sometimes nostalgia hits harder when things are a bit blurry - just like the memories swirling around in you
Cart (0)