As the world waits with feverish anticipation of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, Australian brides now have brand new designs to try. Local couturier Steven Khalil has just launched his 2018/2019 bridal collection, and it’s as swoon-worthy as you’d expect.
Titled Romance Ultime, the new collection is defined by lashings of French lace, custom beading, layers of tulle and delicate embroidery.
“I wanted a return to the classic feminine bride,” Khalil explains. “She exudes elegance and wants to approach marriage and her wedding as a woman with a timeless, romantic aesthetic.”
Here’s a few that this writer is tempted to renew her vows for:

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Priced from $12,500, every dress can be ordered in-house and available within six months, with select pieces available from David Jones Bridal shortly. See the full collection here.
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Anna is marie claire and InStyle's assistant digital content manager, reporting on everything from sell-out skincare to Meghan Markle's messy bun. Her work has taken her to tea with Miranda Kerr, the red carpet with Margot Robbie and New York with Jason Wu. Her words can also be found on Vogue, Body & Soul and Buro 24/7.
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