Wedding Dresses for Shoalhaven and South Coast Brides

We are at 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, Wollongong. Without heavy traffic it is about 1 hour 5 from Nowra (82 km) and Bomaderry, 53 minutes from Berry, and about 43 minutes from Kiama. From Huskisson it is about 1 hour 30, and from Sanctuary Point and St Georges Basin about 1 hour 35 to 1 hour 40. You can get directions on Google Maps.

No. We are a wedding dress shop in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong, about an hour north of Nowra. If you are looking for wedding dress shops or bridal stores in the Shoalhaven, we are the shop that South Coast brides drive to for a free, private appointment, designer gowns from several labels in one place and free parking at the door.

Because of what the trip gets you: an hour booked just for you, designer gowns from WONÁ Concept, Eva Lendel, Pronovias, Enzoani, Mori Lee, Aire Barcelona and Veni Infantino plus a Curve collection, free parking at the door and in-house alterations by the team who sold you the gown. Many brides turn it into a day out by the sea.

Take the Princes Highway (A1) north through Berry and Kiama, joining the Princes Motorway (M1) towards Wollongong. We are on the Princes Highway at Fairy Meadow, with free parking on site. Friday afternoons, long weekends and school holidays can be slower on the South Coast, so allow a little extra time. For live road conditions, check Live Traffic NSW.

The South Coast line runs from Bomaderry, near Nowra, through Berry and Kiama to Wollongong, and Fairy Meadow station is on it. Services and any changes vary through the day, so check a timetable before you travel and tell us when you book if you would like help with directions from the station. If you are bringing family, driving together is usually easier, and parking at the showroom is free. For timetables, see Transport for NSW.

Yes. Brides come to us from Huskisson, Vincentia, Sanctuary Point and Sussex Inlet, from Ulladulla and Milton, and from as far south as Narooma. Without heavy traffic it is about 1 hour 30 from Huskisson, about 2 hours from Ulladulla and about 2 hours 50 from Batemans Bay. For a longer trip, book a morning appointment and think about staying the night in Wollongong.

Yes. Appointments are free, last about an hour and need to be booked. You can request a time on our booking page or call us on (02) 4283 6077.

We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Tuesday and Sunday. Saturday suits most brides who are travelling, and a morning start leaves time for lunch before the drive home. Hours can differ on public holidays, so call to check.

Plan on about an hour. Bring any photos or ideas you have saved, and tell us your wedding date and venue. Many brides wear or bring a nude strapless bra and shoes with a heel height close to what they plan to wear on the day. It helps you see how a gown will sit.

Yes, you are welcome to bring up to 5 family and friends with you, bridesmaids included. Parking is free on site, so everyone can arrive together after the drive.

WONÁ Concept, Eva Lendel, Pronovias, Enzoani (including Blue by Enzoani, Love by Enzoani and Pen.Liv by Enzoani), Mori Lee, Aire Barcelona and Veni Infantino, plus a Curve collection, Rosa Clará and Luna Novias. Browse each collection on our website before the trip, so you know what to ask for.

Yes. We have a dedicated Curve collection of wedding gowns, tried on in a relaxed, private appointment. Ask for it when you book and our team will have gowns ready for you.

Yes. All of the designers above are in the one showroom, so you can try gowns from several labels in your hour. Tell us who you would like to see and what you are drawn to, and our team will help you choose the rest, so you are comparing shapes and fabrics side by side before the drive home.

Yes. A morning appointment leaves time for lunch by the sea before the drive south. Brides from Berry and Nowra often do it in a day, and brides from further south may prefer to stay the night in Wollongong and make a weekend of it.

Every gown you buy from us is eligible for our in-house alterations, carried out by our own team at the showroom. Fittings are at the showroom, so tell us your wedding date at your appointment and we will talk through how many fittings to plan and how to group them into trips.

As soon as you have a date and a venue is a good time. Many wedding gowns are made to order, so the earlier you choose, the more time there is for ordering and fittings. At your appointment we will talk through what is realistic for your wedding date.

That is fine. Bring photos of anything you like, tell us what you do not like, and our team will help you choose shapes to try. Trying a few different silhouettes in one hour is the quickest way to find what suits you.

It helps, but you do not need to settle on a number first. Tell us roughly what you have in mind when you book, and we will show you gowns to match. You can also look at our sale gowns page, which shows reduced prices online, before you leave home.

We talk you through the next steps for your gown and your wedding date, including ordering and fittings. Every gown you buy from us is eligible for our in-house alterations, so the same team looks after your dress until you collect it.

Yes. We have selected wedding gowns at reduced prices, and the prices are shown on our sale gowns page. Sale gowns can be bought online. Stock changes, so call (02) 4283 6077 or book an appointment to see what is available.

Yes. We have bridesmaid dresses from Mori Lee and Nicoletta, and dresses and outfits for the mother of the bride and groom. Bring your bridal party along to your appointment, or book a separate time for them.

Heavy rain can slow the Princes Highway, so leave a little extra time and check conditions before you set off. If you are worried about the drive, call (02) 4283 6077 and we will talk it through, or help you move your appointment. For live road conditions, check Live Traffic NSW.

There is free on-site parking at the showroom. To book, request a time on our booking page or call (02) 4283 6077. Tell us you are coming from the South Coast, so we can help you choose a time that suits the drive.