There are many important decisions to be made when planning a wedding, but in our opinion, none hold more gravitas than saying ‘yes’ to the dress.
After all, no one is making a TV show about picking a venue.
Finding the dress is akin to finding ‘The One’—every bride’s perfect match is unique to them.
What makes a wedding dress the perfect fit is all in the eye of the beholder, from choosing between lace and silk, sleeves and trains, white or a non-traditional colour, the possibilities are endless.
Then, of course, there’s the silhouette—mermaid, A-line, empire, sheath, and so on—and the dreaded budget.
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As a once-in-a-lifetime decision you’ll look back on through photos for years to come, the pressure can be overwhelming.
To make the search a little easier, we’ve rounded up the wedding dress brands and designers you should know and shop before uttering that all important word: ‘yes’.

Alex Perry
For: The sleek, sophisticated bride.

Oscar De La Renta
For: The designer bride.

BHLDN
For: The fashion bride on a budget.
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Shona Joy
For: The bride after simple elegance.

Bec + Bridge
For: The low-key modern bride.

Karen Willis Holmes
For: The bride who loves tradition.

Rachel Gilbert
For: The feminine bride who loves a little sparkle or lace.
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Grace Loves Lace
For: The bride who loves lace and silk.

Carolina Herrera
For: The designer bride with classic style

Made With Love
For: The bride who loves delicate details and statement silhouettes.

J. Andreatta
For: The style-savvy bride straying from tradition.
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LEAD PHOTO: Instagram @grace_loves_lace
After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Previously, she was the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, where she combined her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. Currently the Digital Editor of Marie Claire, her love for and expertise in e-commerce still sees her trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research, that is, when she’s not covering the latest celeb news, dissecting runway trends or advocating on women’s issues.
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