Wedding dresses and fashion
Wedding dresses for all shapes and sizes
Feeling confident and sexy in your wedding dress is one of the most important things on your wedding day - whatever size and shape you are.
Choosing your wedding gown
Contemporary bridal fashion is diverse and individualistic. The vast range of designs available means every bride can express her inner goddess but the variety can be confusing - antique lace, chiffon, strapless, halter neck, satin or silk? The choice of wedding dresses is endless, so Bride has put together a few guidelines to make finding your gown the ultimate shopping experience that it should be.
Velani by Nicky, timeless wedding fashion
While her school friends were eagerly awaiting the next issue of Dolly, Nicky Apostolopoulos was poring over bridal magazines. Entranced by the beauty of the bridal dresses, Nicky knew she wanted to create them for a living.
Buying a Wedding Dress
Engaged and feeling like a fish out of water? You’re not alone. Liz Re finds out all the tricks of the trade to help you select your dream bridal gown – and make sure you look good in it too.
Bridal dresses
Engaged? Need a wedding dress? Confused by the world of wedding fashion? Don’t know where to begin? Read on . . .
A big move in wedding fashion
Bridal wear is at the forefront of an exciting new development in Brunswick.
High wedding fashion
Short of flying to America or Europe, Australian brides might think they can’t have a gown made by renowned international designers, however Sydney-based Helen Rodrigues can help.
Wedding dresses with a cultural twist
Dressing Miss Australia for the world competition and winning a gown of the year competition is all in a year’s work for Sydney-based design business, Culture Shock. Bridget Cull meets the woman behind the success, Lisa Merton.
From portraits to patterns
What began as an artist’s studio has grown into a flourishing couture label. Ali Klaver discovers why Angela Marcuccio Couture stays at the forefront of Melbourne’s bridal gown market, recently winning a gown of the year competition.
Every bride counts
What started as a flourishing childrens wear business turned into a bridal boutique for the sisters behind Annette of Melbourne. Tracey Cheeseman discovers how each bride gets their full attention.
Sleek and sexy
Red carpet glamour is making its way down the aisle. Christine Antoniou finds out why so many brides are opting for a sleek look on their wedding day.
For the love of vintage
Take a leaf out of the past in a romantic vintage inspired wedding gown. Christine Antoniou looks at the fashionable trend of recreating the look of a time gone by.
Nicolangëla
Founded by designer Nicole Williams, the nicolangëla collection is a stunning range of gowns perfect for brides, bridesmaids and every special occasion.