Name: Maxcelle Hall At Mill Street
Address: 7 Mill Street, Wodonga VIC 3690, Albury / Wodonga, New South Wales, 3690, AU
Telephone: 0418 579 746

About

Overview & Vibe

At Mill Street is a mother-and-daughter dressmaking and design team working from a home studio at 7 Mill Street, Wodonga. Maxcelle Hall is the one you meet for a consultation or a fitting; her daughter Kate is the technician and runs the business; Maxcelle's husband Ben mans the stand at the bridal fairs. They come, in their own words, from “a long line of dressmakers, milliners and tailors”.

Dress Styles & Designers

Everything is their own: custom-made wedding gowns designed alongside the bride, plus bridal party, mother of the bride and groom, debutante, formal and race wear. Their published collections lean to “simple lines, unique fabrics and a touch of vintage” — chantilly and guipure lace, 3D lace inserts, silk chiffon godets, beaded overjackets, detachable trains and tulle overskirts.

Ideal For

A border bride who wants a gown made for her rather than bought, and who values a maker who will say plainly that custom is not the cheaper option. It suits anyone with a gown that needs work too — alterations are a full part of the business and are priced openly. And for a bride who wants something made but not made-to-order, there is a sample rail of ten ex-runway gowns from $250 to $950.

The Need-to-Knows

By appointment only, 10am–5pm, and the first consultation is free and no-obligation — bring pictures, drawings or just ideas. Book as early as you can: they say they fill quickly in peak wedding season. Custom wedding gowns generally start at $2,000 plus your fabrics, and flexible payment plans are offered on every custom garment and alteration. Phone 0418 579 746.

Standout Feature

They publish an alterations price list, to the dollar. Wedding gown hems from $150, taking in or letting out from $125, bridesmaid hems $75 for two layers, a formal skirt hem $25 because it is done by hand. Almost nobody in this trade puts those numbers on a website, and it means a bride can work out what her dress will really cost before she walks in.

Appointment Policy

By appointment only, 10am to 5pm — the studio is a home studio, so times are flexible and relaxed.
The first step is a free, no-obligation consultation: bring any pictures, drawings or just ideas.
At that consultation you will discuss design, fabrics, budget and any other considerations.
An appointment is required so the studio can give you its undivided attention.
Book as soon as you can — the studio fills quickly, especially in peak wedding season.
For alterations they prefer to see you wearing the garment, so they can give an accurate estimate.
Phone 0418 579 746 or email contact@atmillstreet.net.
You can also meet them at the Wodonga Wedding Expo or the Albury Bridal Fair, where their gowns are shown on the runway.

Dress Designers

Maxcelle Hall. Description: The designer and the face of At Mill Street — she takes the consultations and the fittings.
Kate Hall. Description: Maxcelle's daughter, the studio's technician, and the one who runs the business side.
At Mill Street. Description: The studio's own label — a mother-and-daughter team from a long line of dressmakers, milliners and tailors. No other label is stocked.

Dress Experience

At Mill Street is a mother-and-daughter dressmaking and design team working from a home studio in Wodonga.
Maxcelle Hall is the main face and name of the studio, and the one you meet for a consultation or fitting.
Her daughter Kate is the studio's technician and runs the business side.
Maxcelle's husband Ben works the stand at the bridal fairs while the two of them are in the dressing room.
The family comes from a long line of dressmakers, milliners and tailors.
They specialise in bridal wear but enjoy custom making a wide variety of garments, from wedding gowns to everyday and costume.
Whether it is a simple alteration or a custom made wedding gown, they hold every garment and every client to the same standard of attention and finish.
Their work has been published in White Magazine and Polka Dot Bride, and they have shown collections in 2015/16 and 2018.
They exhibit and run runway parades at the Wodonga Wedding Expo and the Albury Bridal Fair.

Dress Styles

classic
vintage
romantic
boho
lace
beaded
sequinned
satin
tulle
fit and flare
sheath
column
tea length
two piece
strapless
off shoulder
long sleeve

Dresses

'Ava'. Price: $950.00. Description: Old Hollywood glamour — a heavily beaded strapless fit and flare in dense beaded lace, with layers of organza falling from the knee into a subtle train. Size 14–16.
'Chloe'. Price: $850.00. Description: 3D lace with pale gold edging, full tulle godets and soft draped sleeves, with extra hand-placed lace on the bodice.
'Ophelia'. Price: $850.00. Description: A dusty pink off-the-shoulder gown with silk chiffon godets and draped sleeves. Size 12–14.
'Sarah'. Price: $650.00. Description: A guipure lace dress in a subtle fit and flare with a pastel trim at the neck. Size 12–14.
'Pearl'. Price: $600.00. Description: A delustered satin dress with a sweetheart neckline, paired with a beaded overjacket closed with pearl buttons.
'Bacall'. Price: $450.00. Description: A 3D lace top with a raised leaf pattern, wide belt, plunging back and detachable train.
'Brooke'. Price: $450.00. Description: A simple corded lace dress in dusty apricot tones with a pleated waist.
'Frida'. Price: $450.00. Description: An apricot brocade shift with a detachable tulle overskirt. Size 12–14.
'Megan'. Price: $450.00. Description: A boho-inspired two-part dress — a straight satin shift under a chiffon overdress, with a delicate 3D lace insert at the front.
'Viola'. Price: $250.00. Description: A simple strapless dress with a peplum, in chantilly lace over satin. Size 12–14.

Nearby Landmarks

Mill Street, Wodonga – the studio is a home studio on this street.
Albury – across the Murray River, five minutes away, and the twin city this studio serves.
The Murray River and Noreuil Park – where many border weddings are photographed.
Rutherglen and the Murray Valley wineries – the region's main wedding venues, half an hour west.
Beechworth and the High Country – an hour south, and a favourite for country weddings.

Price Notes

Custom made wedding gowns generally start at $2,000, plus the cost of your chosen fabrics.
The studio is happy to work within your budget — ask at the consultation.
Custom made formal wear starts at about $500 for a simple dress, depending on the complexity of the style.
Wedding dress alterations: hems start at $150 for a multi-layer gown, and less for a simple one.
Wedding dress take-in or let-out starts at $125, depending on the complexity of the dress.
Bridesmaid and formal gown hems are $75 for two layers, plus $25 for each layer beyond that.
A basic bridesmaid or formal take-in or let-out is $85.
Everyday pants and skirt hems are $18; formal hems are $25, because they are done by hand.
Flexible payment plans are offered on all custom garments and alterations.
The ten sample-rail gowns run from $250 to $950 and are sold as is, with free shipping — all sales final.
The studio is explicit that a custom made garment is not cheaper than buying one off the rack, because it is made to your own size, shape and design.

Price Range

From $2,000

Purchase Options

Custom Design
Made To Measure
Sample Sale
Alterations
Online
Payment Plan

Services Offered

Custom Made Wedding Gowns — designed and crafted alongside the bride.
Bridal Party Gowns.
Mother Of The Bride And Groom.
Debutante Dresses.
Formal And Evening Wear — simple custom dresses from $500.
Race Wear And Everyday Clothing.
Bridal And Formal Accessories, Including Headpieces.
Men's Accessories.
Wedding Dress Alterations — hems, taking in and letting out, priced openly.
General Clothing Alterations — including everyday and workwear hems.
Costume Making — the studio makes a wide variety of garments beyond bridal.
Sample Sale — ten ex-runway gowns with free shipping.
Flexible Payment Plans — on all custom garments and alterations.

Size Range

No details available.

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