Aquila (Hera Couture)
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Bridal Dress Stores · Central Coast, New South Wales · Visit in person
Aura Bridal Studio
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About
Overview & Vibe
Aura is a by-appointment bridal studio in the arcade on Terrigal Esplanade, a few steps from the beach. Bianca opened it after seven years styling in fashion retail and after her own wedding-dress search, and built it around the idea that choosing a gown should feel as considered as the gown itself. The studio is light filled and calm, and it is yours alone for the length of your appointment.
Dress Styles & Designers
Four designers, chosen rather than collected: Hera Couture from New Zealand for sculptural tailoring and its Curve Collection, Wona Concept from Europe for striking silhouettes and intricate detail, Moira Hughes handmade in Sydney for signature corsetry, and Jenny Yoo from New York for clean lines and soft draping. Fifty gowns are named across the four, from structured ball gowns to fluid crepe columns, with corset-and-skirt separates and capes among them.
Ideal For
A bride who wants an unhurried, styling-led fitting rather than a busy showroom, and who is drawn to modern design with real construction behind it. Central Coast and Newcastle brides, and Sydney brides happy to make the drive for a studio that sees one bride at a time.
The Need-to-Knows
Appointment, no walk-ins, and a booking fee applies that comes off your gown if you buy on the day. Your first appointment runs 60 to 75 minutes and a second visit is free. Bring up to two guests. Every gown is made to order, so start looking around twelve months out and decide eight to ten months out; gowns take five to eight months to make, and rush options exist for a fee. Alterations are almost always needed and are not included in the gown price.
Standout Feature
Sample gowns are held in to 14 and every order is then made in your closest size, so what you try on is close to what you will wear. Hera Couture’s Curve Collection is cut for fuller figures rather than graded up from a sample.
Dresses
41 dresses with photos 9 more listed below
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Calypso (Hera Couture)
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Cynthea (Hera Couture)
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Rael (Hera Couture)
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Rhea (Hera Couture)
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Rogue Corset & Bloom Skirt (Hera Couture)
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Zephyr (Hera Couture)
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Crescent (Hera Couture)
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Attika (Wona Concept)
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Bernice (Wona Concept)
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Bosphor (Wona Concept)
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Dove (Wona Concept)
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Petite (Wona Concept)
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Bindi (Moira Hughes)
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Tempeste (Moira Hughes)
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Bridie (Moira Hughes)
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Harley Bodice & Crepe Skirt (Moira Hughes)
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Hendrix (Moira Hughes)
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Isla (Moira Hughes)
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Melrose (Moira Hughes)
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Presley (Moira Hughes)
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Sora Bodice & Goldie Skirt (Moira Hughes)
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Addilyn (Jenny Yoo)
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Blake (Jenny Yoo)
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Alora (Jenny Yoo)
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Brody (Jenny Yoo)
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Charlotte (Jenny Yoo)
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Alva (Jenny Yoo)
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Lorelai (Jenny Yoo)
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Devon (Jenny Yoo)
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Penelope (Jenny Yoo)
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Savannah (Jenny Yoo)
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Taylor (Jenny Yoo)
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Tricia (Jenny Yoo)
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Alyne (Jenny Yoo)
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Brooks (Jenny Yoo)
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Ellery (Jenny Yoo)
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Luca (Jenny Yoo)
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Calliope Cape (Jenny Yoo)
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Grace (Jenny Yoo)
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Marion (Jenny Yoo)
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- Eve Corset & Bloom Skirt (Hera Couture)
- Callista (Wona Concept)
- Fairy (Wona Concept)
- Kea (Wona Concept)
- Malaga (Wona Concept)
- Marlow (Wona Concept)
- Lee (Jenny Yoo)
- Rominia (Jenny Yoo)
- Belinda Cape (Jenny Yoo)
Appointment Policy
- The studio is appointment only and does not accept walk-ins, so every bride has the space to herself.
- A non-refundable booking fee may apply; it comes off the price of a gown bought at that appointment, and is forfeited if no gown is purchased.
- A first appointment runs 60 to 75 minutes. A second appointment, to revisit favourites before deciding, is complimentary.
- Cancelling or rescheduling needs 48 hours' notice. Arriving more than 15 minutes late, or not arriving, forfeits the booking fee.
- Guest numbers are set when you book, usually a maximum of two, and extra guests may be turned away.
- Children are not permitted unless approved in writing beforehand, and food and drink may not be brought in.
- Photography is restricted in parts of the studio, and photos must not capture other brides or staff.
- Wear nude seamless underwear and keep makeup light: lipstick, heavy makeup and fake tan transfer onto the gowns. Heels are available in the studio if you would rather not bring your own.
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday, with after-hours appointments on request.
Dress Designers
- Hera Couture — Designed in New Zealand by Katie Yeung, known for sculptural tailoring and the Curve Collection. Gowns.
- Wona Concept — Designed in Europe by Ilona and made in Ukraine, known for striking silhouettes and intricate detailing. Gowns.
- Moira Hughes — Designed and handcrafted in Sydney, known for signature corsetry and structured bodices. Gowns.
- Jenny Yoo — Founded in New York, known for clean lines and soft draping. Gowns.
Dress Experience
- Aura Bridal Studio is a by-appointment bridal studio at Shop 7 & 8, 50-52 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal, in the arcade next to Lemmy's and a short walk from Terrigal Beach. It is owned by Bianca, who spent more than seven years working and managing in fashion retail styling before opening it, and who describes Aura as born from her own bridal journey. The studio sees one bride at a time: appointments are private, run 60 to 75 minutes, and cover the ceremony gown as well as second looks and accessories. Open Tuesday to Sunday with after-hours visits on request.
Dress Styles
- a-line
- ball gown
- fit and flare
- mermaid
- sheath
- column
- modern minimalist
- romantic
- classic
- corset
- structured bodice
- strapless
- off shoulder
- halter neck
- long sleeve
- low back
- backless
- high split
- lace
- satin
- tulle
- crepe
- long train
- cathedral veil
- separates
- two piece
- curve
- made to measure
Nearby Landmarks
- Terrigal Esplanade - The studio is in the arcade next to Lemmy's, on the beachfront strip
- Terrigal Beach and The Haven - Directly across the road
- The Skillion - The headland walk at the southern end of the beach, ten minutes away
- Erina Fair - The Coast's largest shopping centre, about ten minutes west
- Gosford - About fifteen minutes west, with the train line to Sydney and Newcastle
Purchase Options
- Made To Order
- Made To Measure
- Express Ordering
Services Offered
- Private Studio Appointments
- One On One Bridal Styling
- Made To Order Gowns
- Complimentary Second Appointments
- Second Look Styling
- Accessories Styling
- After Hours Appointments
- Rush Orders
Size Range
- Sample gowns are held in sizes 8 to 14, and each order is then made in your closest size.
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Contact
- Website
- aurabridalstudio.com
- Phone
- +61 401 035 602
- Address
- Shop 7 & 8, 50-52 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
Shop 7 & 8, 50-52 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
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