The Best Mid-Range Wedding Dress Designers In Australia

Most brides would say they’ve at one point dreamed of wearing a stunning, statement wedding dress from a couture designer, custom-made precisely to their measurements with no expense spared and no crystal or sequin left unturned.

But when the big day eventually rolls around, the realities of money, time and personal taste kick in and all you want is something comfortable, timeless and, above else, affordable.

After all, you’ll only wear it once. So spending two grand on that designer bag you can wear to work every day? Justified. Spending $10k on a floor-length white dress that will live in your wardrobe for the rest of its days? Not so much.

So, without further ado — a few Australian designers offering affordable bridal wear.

Where To Buy Affordable Wedding Dresses In Australia

To aid you in your search, ELLE has rounded up the best mid-range wedding dress designers who can provide quality, unique designs at a reasonable price for every wedding dress code you could think of.

Bo & Luca

This Australian brand has a number of options around the $1000 mark, all featuring unique detailing and a super-feminine feel. If you’re looking for more casual options, they also sell stunning skirts and tops as separates, so you can mix up your wedding day look.

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Bronx & Banco

Another Australian label doing great things, Bronx & Banco’s ruffled, tiered and lace-covered wedding offerings start at the $500 mark and rarely extend beyond the $1500 mark.

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Needle & Thread

Girly, highly embellished gowns are British label Needle & Thread‘s signature. Their new Bride collection will set you back roughly $1300 per piece, but their regular collection is more reasonably priced at around $500-$700 per gown, and there are plenty of wedding-friendly options there too.

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Grace Loves Lace

This Queensland-based brand has become something of a phenomenon in the wedding industry thanks to its versatile offerings for brides who may not want to take the full-ballgown approach. While some of their designs can hover around $3000, their simpler options are closer to $1000 and are handmade from European laces and silks.

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Katie May

Launched in 2012 when designer Katie May Neu gained global attention for crafting her sister’s low-back wedding gown, the Los Angeles-based label is now stocked on Revolve in Australia offers sexy, sleek bridal gowns. It also has a range of plus-size bridesmaids dresses to boot. Prices start at $450 and can go up to $2000.

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Reformation

This US brand has long been loved for its flirty, summery sundresses, and then it launched a wedding collection in mid-2017 and made non-engaged women everywhere wish their boyfriend would pop the question. Their gowns hover around the $1000-$1500 price point and ship internationally, plus they also have dress options for bridesmaids and wedding guests.

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective

For the bohemian bride, there could be no better match than Byron Bay-based label Spell & The Gypsy Collective (now Spell).

Spell offers offers easy, breezy dresses with antique lace accents and whimsical silhouettes. The best part? They mostly sit below $1000.

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