Fairy Meadow, Wollongong · Brides travel to us from across NSW and the ACT
Areas We Serve
Sposabella Bridal is a wedding dress shop in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong. Most of our brides live in the Illawarra, and many more travel from Sydney, the Southern Highlands, the Shoalhaven and Canberra. Find your area below for drive times, what to expect and the questions brides ask us.

Wherever you live
What every bride gets, wherever she travels from
The trip is worth planning around, so we make the appointment worth it.
An hour that is yours
Bridal appointments are free, last about an hour and are booked just for you. Our team is beside you from your first gown to your final choice.
Parking at the door
Free on-site parking at 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, so you can go straight from the car into your appointment.
Designers in one showroom
WONÁ Concept, Eva Lendel, Pronovias, Enzoani, Mori Lee, Aire Barcelona and Veni Infantino, plus a Curve collection.
Room for your people
You are welcome to bring up to 5 family and friends to a bridal appointment.
Alterations done in-house
Every gown you buy from us is eligible for our in-house alterations, carried out by our own team at the showroom.

Home territory
Wollongong and the northern Illawarra
Fairy Meadow is home. Our showroom is at 7-9 Princes Highway, a few minutes north of Wollongong's centre, with free parking at the door. Most of the brides who contact us live in the Illawarra, and it is the easiest trip: there is no need to plan a day around it.
From Thirroul to Port Kembla, you can be here in 15 minutes or less, and a Thursday evening appointment (we are open until 7pm) fits around work.
Appointments are free, last about an hour and need to be booked. You are welcome to bring up to 5 family and friends, and every gown you buy from us is eligible for our in-house alterations, carried out at the showroom.
Looking for something other than a wedding dress? See our formal and evening dresses.
Drive times to the showroom
- Wollongong4 kmabout 6 min
- Corrimal5 kmabout 7 min
- Keiraville and Mount Ousley7 kmabout 9 min
- Figtree8 kmabout 10 min
- Thirroul11 kmabout 13 min
- Port Kembla14 kmabout 15 min
- Dapto17 kmabout 17 min
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic.

South of Wollongong
Shellharbour, Albion Park, Dapto and Kiama
The southern Illawarra is about half an hour away on the Princes Motorway, so a morning or after-work appointment is easy to fit in. Many Shellharbour and Albion Park customers also come to us for formal and evening dresses.
Kiama and Gerringong are a little further, around 45 minutes, and a pleasant drive along the coast.
If you are also looking for a school formal or event dress, ask about our formal and evening dresses and we can look at both on the same visit.
Drive times to the showroom
- Dapto17 kmabout 17 min
- Oak Flats30 kmabout 26 min
- Shellharbour26 kmabout 28 min
- Albion Park34 kmabout 28 min
- Helensburgh34 kmabout 31 min
- Kiama49 kmabout 43 min
- Gerringong52 kmabout 43 min
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic.
Pages for your area

Sydney and beyond
Sydney, the Sutherland Shire and Macarthur
Sydney brides are a big part of who we see. We are about 30 minutes south of Waterfall on Sydney's southern edge, and around an hour and 20 minutes from the CBD. In our booking records, about one in five enquiries comes from Sydney or Macarthur, and the Sutherland Shire is the biggest group in Sydney.
We have a page for each part of Sydney, with drive times, what to expect and the questions brides ask us.
A Thursday evening (open until 7pm) or a Saturday morning (10am to 4pm) are good times to book from Sydney. Fittings are at the showroom, so we help you plan them around the drive.
Drive times to the showroom
- Waterfall38 kmabout 32 min
- Heathcote44 kmabout 36 min
- Wilton32 kmabout 28 min
- Sutherland53 kmabout 47 min
- Campbelltown52 kmabout 50 min
- Cronulla62 kmabout 56 min
- Liverpool74 kmabout 1 hr 5
- Sydney CBD81 kmabout 1 hr 20
- Parramatta82 kmabout 1 hr 20
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic.
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The South Coast
Nowra, Berry, Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven
The Shoalhaven is about an hour to an hour and a half to the south. Brides come to us from Nowra, Berry and the Bay and Basin, and from as far as Ulladulla and Narooma. A morning appointment leaves time for lunch by the sea before the drive home.
If you live further south, think about staying the night in Wollongong and making a weekend of it.
A day trip is realistic from Berry and Nowra: a morning appointment, lunch by the coast and home in the afternoon.
Drive times to the showroom
- Berry65 kmabout 53 min
- Nowra82 kmabout 1 hr 5
- Huskisson106 kmabout 1 hr 30
- Sanctuary Point113 kmabout 1 hr 35
- Ulladulla148 kmabout 2 hours
- Batemans Bay199 kmabout 2 hr 50
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic.
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Up the escarpment
Bowral, Mittagong and the Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands are about an hour away, down the escarpment by Picton Road or over Macquarie Pass. Brides come to us from Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima and Bundanoon.
Allow a little extra time in rain or fog, and plan a coffee stop at either end.
A day trip works well from the Highlands: a morning appointment, lunch by the sea and home in the afternoon.

The capital
Canberra, Queanbeyan and the ACT
Canberra is about 245 km and three hours away, so we help you plan the appointment around the trip. Many Canberra brides make a day or a weekend of it, with the coast on the doorstep.
Bring your bridesmaids too: we have bridesmaid dresses from Mori Lee and Nicoletta, and we have a page for Canberra bridesmaids.
A morning start on a Saturday leaves time for lunch before the drive home, and you can also stay the night in Wollongong if you would rather not rush.
Drive times to the showroom
- Goulburn150 kmabout 2 hours
- Gungahlin239 kmabout 2 hr 50
- Queanbeyan244 kmabout 3 hours
- Canberra city246 kmabout 3 hours
- Belconnen248 kmabout 3 hours
- Tuggeranong260 kmabout 3 hr 10
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic.
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Find your suburb
Areas we serve, A to Z
Find your suburb or town to go straight to the page written for your area. If yours is not listed, pick the nearest one, or call us on (02) 4283 6077.
- Albion Park
- Balgownie
- Bankstown
- Belconnen
- Berry
- Bowral
- Bundanoon
- Camden
- Campbelltown
- Canberra
- Caringbah
- Chatswood
- Corrimal
- Cronulla
- Dapto
- Engadine
- Fairy Meadow
- Figtree
- Gerringong
- Goulburn
- Gungahlin
- Heathcote
- Helensburgh
- Huskisson
- Keiraville
- Kiama
- Leichhardt
- Liverpool
- Menai
- Mittagong
- Moss Vale
- Mount Ousley
- Narooma
- Nowra
- Oak Flats
- Oran Park
- Parramatta
- Picton
- Port Kembla
- Queanbeyan
- Sanctuary Point
- Shellharbour
- Sutherland
- Thirroul
- Towradgi
- Tuggeranong
- Ulladulla
- Unanderra
- Waterfall
- Wilton
- Wollongong
Brides Choice Awards 2018 winner
Illawarra and South Coast
Serving brides since 1975
Fairy Meadow, Wollongong
Plan your visit
Getting here
Sposabella Bridal is at 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, Wollongong, on the Princes Highway just north of Wollongong's centre. Wherever you travel from, you are heading for the Princes Motorway (M1) and the Fairy Meadow exit.
- Wollongong4 kmabout 6 min
- Dapto17 kmabout 17 min
- Shellharbour26 kmabout 28 min
- Kiama49 kmabout 43 min
- Waterfall38 kmabout 32 min
- Campbelltown52 kmabout 50 min
- Sydney CBD81 kmabout 1 hr 20
- Berry65 kmabout 53 min
- Nowra82 kmabout 1 hr 5
- Mittagong68 kmabout 55 min
- Bowral73 kmabout 1 hour
- Canberra city246 kmabout 3 hours
Approximate driving times without heavy traffic, from each place to our showroom.
Getting here
By car. We are on the Princes Highway at Fairy Meadow, with free parking on site.
By train. Fairy Meadow station is on the South Coast line. Check the timetable before you travel.
Bring your people. Family and friends are welcome.
Opening hours
- Monday10am to 5pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am to 5pm
- Thursday10am to 7pm
- Friday10am to 5pm
- Saturday10am to 4pm
- SundayClosed
Appointments are free and need to be booked. Public holiday hours can differ, so call (02) 4283 6077 to check.
More from the showroom
Bridesmaids, formal wear and the finishing touches
Bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaid dresses from Mori Lee and Nicoletta for your whole bridal party. See bridesmaid dresses
Mother of the bride and groom
Dresses and outfits for the mothers of the bride and groom. See mother of the bride and groom
Formal and evening dresses
Formal and evening dresses for other special occasions. See formal dresses in Wollongong
Veils, headpieces and jewellery
Veils, tiaras, headpieces, earrings and accessories to finish your look. See veils See accessories
Questions
Questions about the areas we serve
Where is your showroom?
Sposabella Bridal is at 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, Wollongong NSW 2519, with free parking on site. We have been serving brides since 1975. Call (02) 4283 6077 or use our booking page to arrange an appointment. You can get directions on Google Maps.
Which areas do you serve?
Our showroom is in Wollongong, and brides come to us from the Illawarra, Sydney (including the Sutherland Shire and Macarthur), the Shoalhaven and South Coast, the Southern Highlands and Canberra. Each of those has its own page above, with drive times and answers to common questions.
Do you have a shop in Sydney or Canberra?
No. We have one showroom, in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong, about 30 minutes south of Waterfall and about three hours from Canberra. Appointments, fittings and alterations are all at the showroom.
Is it worth travelling to Wollongong for a wedding dress?
That is your call, and a first appointment is free. What brides get for the trip is an hour booked just for them, designer gowns from several labels in one place, free parking at the door and in-house alterations by the team who sold the gown. Many make it a day out by the sea.
Is the appointment really free?
Yes. Bridal appointments are free, last about an hour and need to be booked. You can request a time on our booking page or call (02) 4283 6077.
How do alterations and fittings work if I live a long way away?
Every gown you buy from us is eligible for our in-house alterations, carried out by our own team at the showroom. Tell us where you are travelling from at your appointment, and we will talk through how many fittings to plan and how to group them into trips.
Can I buy a dress online?
Selected sale gowns can be bought online, and the prices are shown on our sale gowns page. Our other wedding gowns are chosen at an appointment. Call (02) 4283 6077 if you are not sure which is right for you.
Can I get to you by train?
Fairy Meadow station is on the South Coast line. Tell us when you book and we will 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.
What are your opening hours?
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. Hours can differ on public holidays, so call to check.
Can I bring family and friends?
Yes, you are welcome to bring up to 5 family and friends to a bridal appointment. Parking is free on site, so everyone can arrive together.
Which designers can I try on?
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.
Do you have bridesmaid dresses and formal dresses?
Yes. We have bridesmaid dresses from Mori Lee and Nicoletta, dresses and outfits for the mother of the bride and groom, and formal and evening dresses. Bring your bridal party to your appointment, or book a separate time for them.
How early should I start looking?
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.
Which page should I read for my suburb?
Use the A to Z list on this page. Each suburb links to the page written for its area, with drive times and answers to common questions. If your suburb is not listed, pick the nearest one.
Can I have my fittings closer to home?
Fittings and alterations are carried out at the showroom by our in-house alterations team, so we help you plan them around your travel. Tell us at your appointment where you are coming from.
Is it better to book a morning or an evening appointment?
It depends on the drive. A morning appointment leaves time for lunch before heading home, and Thursday until 7pm suits brides who work. a Saturday morning start leaves the rest of the day free.
Can I make a weekend of it?
Yes. For the longer trips from the South Coast, the Highlands, Sydney or Canberra, you can stay the night in Wollongong. Tell us when you book and we can plan your appointment around your plans.
I live in an area that is not listed. Can I still book?
Yes. Brides come from all over, including areas not named above. If you are happy to travel, book an appointment and tell us where you are coming from, and we will help you plan the visit.
Area photos: Wollongong Harbour 2 by Grogan deYobbo (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Kiama Blowhole lookout seen from Kiama Lighthouse by Ymblanter (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Sydney Harbour 2 by Bkamprath (public domain) · Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay Marine Park by Charliekay (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Bowral Tulip by WzDD (CC BY 2.0) · Old and new Parliament Houses, Canberra by Thennicke (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photos from Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Book Your Free Appointment
Book a free one-hour appointment, wherever you are travelling from. Free parking at the door, and bring family and friends.
Sposabella Bridal, 7-9 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519



