We’d all love to emulate our favourite It Girls and wear Vivienne Westwood down the aisle. But what to do when you’re not quite on a Westwood budget? 

While you may be familiar with the mid-range bridal designers, you may be forgetting the handfuls of regular Australian fashion brands that offer bridal lines.

From fashion week regulars, like Acler and Bec & Bridge, to the Elsa Hosk-endorsed Meshki, there are several brands to turn to when you want a chic wedding dress without the extravagant price tag. 

Even if you’ve managed to wrangle your bridal gown for your Big Day, you might be in need of something bride-adjacent for one of the many events surrounding the wedding itself. From a sexy Hens Night mini, to an elegant Sofia Richie-esque rehearsal dinner pantsuit, these are the brands that have you covered.

Australian Fashion Brands For Wedding Dresses, Engagement Party Outfits & Reception Looks

Acler

Acler’s ready-to-wear bridal collection combines unique and elevated design for your first, second or maybe third wedding dress of the night (or week, should you please).

Meshki

Just ask Bella Hadid or Elsa Hosk, Meshki is the ‘cool’ girl’s go-to brand for a good party dress. For your wedding, its curated bridal edit is packed with fun and frivolous bridalwear, perfect for your Hen’s, engagement party or reception.

Rebecca Vallance

From bridal suits to fun short dresses, Rebecca Vallance’s crisp, white bridal range can carry you through all your wedding events.

Bec & Bridge

Bec & Bridge has a specific wedding guest edit, but there are plenty of bridal looks to be found in the general collection, particularly if you’re after an elegant slip dress or a beach-friendly wedding dress.

Rachel Gilbert

With a reputation for creating elegant eveningwear, Rachel Gilbert’s bridal collection carries this legacy with a range of wedding gowns for brides of all ages.

Senior Writer

Rebecca Mitchell

Rebecca Mitchell is a senior writer at ELLE Australia. She graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2011 already with solid media experience under her belt. She started her career in broadcast news, simultaneously hosting the Never Talk Politics radio programme on 2MCE and as a reporter at WIN News. After returning to her hometown of Sydney, she worked as a journalist in lifestyle media, including at Mamamia, SheSaid, and Foxtel’s Lifestyle group. Formerly a freelance journalist, you can find her words at Refinery29, Urban List, Broadsheet, and more.