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We focus so much on the effort that goes into searching for a wedding dress. And rightly so – what a bride wants to wear on her wedding day is of the utmost importance! But we tend to gloss over the search for the bridesmaids dresses, and how difficult finding the right ones can be. Here are some steps you can take to make the quest for the dresses easier, as well as 10 fabulous bridesmaid dress ideas for lucky Sydney-based brides!
Is your dress the star of the show?
Is your wedding dress is a total show-stopper, or is it simple and understated? If you have heavily embellished bridesmaids dresses next to a dramatic wedding dress, it can end up looking a bit OTT.
Will anyone be pregnant?
Or will anyone be post-natal? If your pregnant friend is going t o stand beside you on your big day, you’ll want her to feel comfortable and confident in front of all your other guests. If she’s due to be a new mum at the time, you’ll have to take that into consideration too.
What season are you getting married in?
It doesn’t matter how beautiful those strapless dresses look, if you’re getting married during the depths of winter, forget about it. If your bridesmaids are freezing or overheating, it’s going to make their day miserable.
Matching or mismatched?
If you decide on conventional matching bridesmaids dresses, it will make your life a little easier. Pulling off the mismatched dress look is possible, it will just require a bit more time and patience.
What length is best?
If your wedding dress is full length, it isn’t advisable to get ‘above-the-knee’ bridesmaids dresses. The difference in length tends to look distracting in photos.
10 Of the Best Bridesmaids Dresses in Sydney
#10. Kylie J Bridal By Christina Rossi
Store Name: Kylie J Bridal By Christina Rossi
Product Range: If you’re looking for bridesmaid dresses in Sydney, this store may give you an idea of what you’re looking for. The range is fairly small compared to other formal dress shops in Sydney, by come on, it is Christina Rossi after all!
Price Range: Prices are not available on the website, so email or phone ahead to ask.
What To Expect: Bright, bold statement colours.
Find Them Here: 289-291 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt 2040.
#9. A Bride’s Blessing
Store Name: A Bride’s Blessing
Product Range: A Bride’s Blessing has a extensive range of both bridal and bridesmaid wear.
Price Range: Their prices are not stated on their website or social media channels, but they stock both Australian and international designers.
What To Expect: A Bride’s Blessing was established in 1994, so expect good industry knowledge and great service.
Find Them Here: 21B/1345 The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park. To browse their bridesmaid catalogue, click here.
#8. Perfect Day Bridal
Store Name: Perfect Day Bridal
Product Range: Perfect Day Bridal has 13 bridesmaids dresses to choose from, and these themselves come in a variety of different shades.
Price Range: Specific prices are not stated on the website, so call or email ahead if you want to get a quote.
What To Expect: A good mix of strapless, off the shoulder and halter neck dresses in loads of different colours.
Find Them Here: 684 Willoughby Road, Willoughby. To browse their bridesmaids collection, click here or follow @perfectdaybridal on Instagram
#7. Vision in White
Store Name: Vision in White
Product Range: Vision in White stock many modern bridesmaids dresses, including convertible styles so that your girl gang can look the same, but different!
Price Range: Prices aren’t available online, so ring or email to get further information.
What To Expect: You can find all Vision in White’s bridesmaid dresses here, nicely arranged accordingly to colour. We love the organisation!
Find Them Here: 44 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. You can follow them on Instagram @visioninwhitebridal
#6. White Runway
Store Name: White Runway
Product Range: There are currently 590 dresses in the bridesmaid category – you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Price Range: Some dresses that are currently on sale are priced at at $180.00, and the highest you can expect to pay is a little over $1000. As far as dress shops in Sydney go, White Runway is hard to beat!
What To Expect: Sizes range from XS – 30 and there a wide variety of colours to chose from.
Find Them Here: The Alex, 21/21 Collins St, Alexandria. You can also visit their website here.
#5. Ferrari Formal Wear & Bridal
Store Name: Ferrari Formal Wear & Bridal
Product Range: There are 83 dresses in the bridesmaid category, so your friends will be guaranteed to find something they love.
Price Range: Prices are not available on the website, so make an online enquiry or pay the Ferrari Formal Wear & Bridal team a visit.
What To Expect: Expect A-line, back interest, strapless, fit & flare and slimline dresses.
Find Them Here: 259 Clarence Street, Sydney. You can visit their website here.
#4. Fashionably Yours
Store Name: Fashionably Yours
Product Range: One of the best formal dress boutiques in Sydney, Fashionably Yours have quite literally hundreds of dresses to choose from.
Price Range: Prices range from $129.00 – $765.00
What To Expect: Sizes range from 0 – 30 and you have ten designers to choose from.
Find Them Here: Rear Entrance Level 1/33 Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga. You can follow Fashionably Yours on Instagram @fashionablyyoursevening
#3. Grace Loves Lace
Store Name: Grace Loves Lace
Product Range: Grace Loves Lace has a showroom on the Gold Coast, but Sydney brides can still browse these collections online.
Price Range: If you’re looking for cheap bridesmaids dresses, this probably won’t be a suitable store for you. If you’ve fallen in love with Grace Loves Lace, like much of the rest of the world, it’ll be worth it. Prices start at about $400 and go up to around $1000.
What To Expect: It is definitely all in the name, expect lots of fashionable lace!
Find Them Here: Follow them on Instagram @grace_loves_lace
#2. LUV Bridal & Formal Sydney
Store Name: LUV Bridal & Formal Sydney
Product Range: Clearly one of the best formal dress shops in Sydney, LUV Bridal & Formal Sydney
Price Range: From around $250 – $800
What To Expect: Fitted and ballgown style bridesmaid dresses.
Find Them Here: 270 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest. You can follow them here on @luvbridal
#1. Brides of Sydney
Store Name: Brides of Sydney
Product Range: The Brides of Sydney bridesmaid catalogue contains 61 dresses.
Price Range: Prices are not available on the website, but Brides of Sydney do stock many leading designers.
What To Expect: A wide variety of styles and colour palettes, perfect for any wedding party.
Find Them Here: 259 Clarence Street, Sydney. Follow them on Instagram @bridesofsydney
Remember to start early, keep every one of your bridesmaids informed as you make your decisions and be sure to enjoy the process! You only get to do it once.
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