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Brides of Central Coast

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About

Overview & Vibe

Brides of Central Coast is a private, appointment-only studio at Crangan Bay, on the southern shore of Lake Macquarie and, as it puts it, “conveniently positioned between Sydney and Newcastle”. It trades as Brides of Central Coast, by Brides of Australia, and is owned by Charlene Coetzee, who started it in 2011 after her own dress search: “what started in 2011 as a personal search for the perfect wedding dress has grown into something truly special.” The full street address is given once your booking is confirmed — part of keeping the studio genuinely one-on-one.

Dress Styles & Designers

Almost 300 sample dresses from 11 labels, among them Melory, Nox Anabel, Ladivine by Cinderella Divine, Herawhite Bridal, Andrea & Leo Couture and the studio’s own Unique Bridal Collection. The shop is browsable by exactly the things brides search for — A-Line, Fitted, Plain/Minimalist, Lace, Long Sleeves, Boho, Colourful Floral, Separates (top and skirt) — plus a dedicated Curvy Collection and a collection.

Ideal For

Brides on a real budget: 255 of the 349 gowns listed, and the range tops out a number of gowns carrying an RRP as high as are currently reduced to that. Also for brides who want to buy the sample and take it home, for anyone shopping from interstate or overseas (the site is built for online orders and ships worldwide), and for anyone who wants a whole studio to themselves rather than a shop floor.

The Need-to-Knows

Appointments are Saturdays and Sundays, 8am–5pm, bookable up to five weeks ahead, one hour per client per day with no back-to-back bookings. The first consultation is free; a follow-up is credited toward your purchase and waived if you order within five days. Up to three adult guests, and the studio asks that children under 10 don’t attend. Ordering takes a non-refundable deposit, production runs 6–20 weeks, and the balance is due before the designer releases the gown. Check the shop tab for sample sizes before booking — not every design is stocked in every size.

Standout Feature

The pricing is unusually legible for bridal. Every gown carries a number on the website, that number is the price of a new dress made in your size, and the sample you tried is offered separately and cheaper. Most boutiques publish nothing and quote in the room; this one publishes 349 gowns with prices, tells you which sizes it actually has to try on, and runs a permanent under- rail underneath it all.

Dresses

  • A1042W. Available in size 10.
  • Mahogany TC24129. Available in size 12.
  • Cora TC2338 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Roma TC339. Available in size 12.
  • Fleur PO938 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Beth PO861. Available in size 18.
  • Calypso TC2344. Available in size 10.
  • Halle. Available in size 10.
  • Harriet. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4271. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4273. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4467. Available in size 10.
  • Maia (Blush). Available in size 10.
  • Maia (Smoky). Available in size 10.
  • Miriam. Available in size 10.
  • Serenity. Available in size 10.
  • WL061. Available in size 10.
  • WL064. Available in size 10.
  • WL067. Available in size 10.
  • WL069. Available in size 10.
  • WL072. Available in size 10.
  • Saharah. Available in size 14.
  • Saharah (curvy). Available in size 14.
  • Gracie (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Hailey (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Halle (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Harlie (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Harper (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Harriet (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Havana (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Hazel (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • HFW4449. Available in size 18.
  • Hydie (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Miriam (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Wren (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Celeste TC328. Available in size 10.
  • Anthea TC2638. Available in size 12.
  • Arietta TC2670. Available in size 12.
  • Diana TC2328. Available in size 12.
  • April TC2605 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Cicely TC24119 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Diana TC2328 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • WL066. Available in size 10.
  • Isabelle TC2518 (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • HFW4257. Available in size 10.
  • Adeline. Available in size 10.
  • Autumn. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Bling Top With Chiffon Skirt. Chiffon gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Floral Top With A-Line Satin Skirt. Satin A-line gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Floral Top With Chiffon Skirt. Chiffon gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Floral Top With Fitted Crepe Skirt. Crepe gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Lace Basque Top With Chiffon Skirt. Chiffon gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Lace Basque Top With Satin Skirt. Satin gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Lace Top With Chiffon Skirt. Chiffon gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Lace Top With Fitted Crepe Skirt. Crepe gown. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Lace Top With Satin Skirt. Satin gown. Available in size 10.
  • Blair With Split. Available in size 10.
  • Bloom With Removalble Sleeves. Available in size 10.
  • Camilla. Available in size 10.
  • Coco. Available in size 10.
  • Fleur With Removable Sleeves. Available in size 10.
  • Florence. Available in size 10.
  • Goddess. Available in size 10.
  • Harleigh. Available in size 10.
  • Heather. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4185. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4209. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4211. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4240. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4295. Available in size 10.
  • HFW4466. Available in size 10.
  • Hunter. Available in size 10.
  • HW3440. Available in size 10.
  • Kaia (Open Back). Available in size 10.
  • Leah. Available in size 10.
  • Poppy. Available in size 10.
  • Posey. Available in size 10.
  • Riley. Available in size 10.
  • Rosa. Available in size 10.
  • Sawyer (2 Looks). Available in size 10.
  • Sofia. Available in size 10.
  • Something Blue. Available in size 10.
  • Spring. Available in size 10.
  • Stevie With Split. Available in size 10.
  • Sutton. Available in size 10.
  • Tallulah. Available in size 10.
  • Willa. Available in size 10.
  • Written In The Stars. Available in size 10.
  • JW1035. Available in sizes 10–12.
  • Ava (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Hallie (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Hannah (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Eloise (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • Ember (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • HW3684 (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • HW3686 (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • HW3687 (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • Shiloh. Available in size 20.
  • Cd0192Wc. Available in size 4.
  • Londyn. Available in size 12.
  • Lana TC2402. Available in size 12.
  • Maddi. Available in size 12.
  • Nina. Available in size 12.
  • CB080W. Available in size 10.
  • CD948. Available in size 10.
  • CD994. Available in size 10.
  • JE1002. Available in size 10.
  • JW1034. Available in size 10.
  • Lace Basque Top With Fitted Crepe Skirt.
  • Lovia - Size 10-12 Last One.
  • One Size 10 Pearl With Split.
  • Written In The Stars.
  • Sample Available Andromeda TC2346.
  • Sample Available Danica TC2330.
  • Matilda. Available in size 10.
  • WL089. Available in size 10.
  • Amy. Available in size 10.
  • Indie. Available in size 10.
  • Mikah. Available in size 10.
  • Parker. Available in size 10.
  • Blakely. Available in size 10.
  • HW3433. Available in size 10.
  • Millie. Available in size 10.
  • WL065. Available in size 10.
  • Aurora With Sleeves. Available in size 10.
  • Bailey Bling Top With Crepe Fitted Skirt. Crepe gown. Available in size 10.
  • Elle (Dust Pink). Available in size 10.
  • HFW4168. Available in size 10.
  • Jackson. Available in size 10.
  • Nala. Available in size 10.
  • Quinn. Available in size 10.
  • Stella. Available in size 10.
  • Stevie. Available in size 10.
  • Style. Available in size 10.
  • Juniper (curvy). Available in size 10.
  • Holly. Available in sizes 10–12.
  • Wren. Available in size 12.
  • Amelina TC2601. Available in size 12.
  • Luna (curvy). Available in size 14.
  • Isla (curvy). Available in sizes 14–16.
  • Style TK241 (curvy). Available in size 16.
  • Harleigh (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Quinn (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Sia (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Kira (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Holly (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Stella (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Haddie (ivory) (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Cruz (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Daphne. Available in size 18.
  • Gina. Available in size 18.
  • Haddie (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Jackson (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Lainey (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Marigold (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • Serenity (curvy). Available in size 18.
  • HW3673 (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • Hayden (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • Parker (curvy). Available in size 20.
  • Style HW3678. Available in size 20.
  • Lourdes TC2532. Available in size 10.
  • Maia TC2335. Available in size 10.
  • Dominique TC2530. Available in size 12.
  • Eva TC25141. Available in size 12.
  • Jacqueline TC2525. Available in size 12.
  • Lucille MB2405. Available in size 12.
  • Lulu MB2517. Available in size 12.
  • Octavia TC25146. Available in size 12.
  • Peyton MB2518. Available in size 12.
  • Renee TC2533. Available in size 12.
  • Aurelia TC2343. Available in size 12.
  • Fayette TC407. Available in size 16.
  • Sizes 10 & 12 Available Lainey.
  • Aurora Without Sleeves.
  • Kaia (Closed Back).
  • Kate (Round Neck).

Dress Collections

1 collection listed

  • Unique Bridal Collection

    The store's own in-house collection — owner Charlene Coetzee lists Unique Bridal Collection among the businesses she founded.

Appointment Policy

  • Appointments are Saturdays and Sundays only, 8am to 5pm, and can be booked online up to five weeks ahead.
  • Your first consultation is free — the studio offers a complimentary appointment to brides marrying within the next 14 months.
  • A follow-up appointment credited towards your purchase, and waived if you buy or order within five days of your last booking.
  • One hour per bride per day, with no back-to-back appointments.
  • Up to three adult guests, which is the maximum the studio can seat under council regulations.
  • Children under 10 are asked not to attend: "While we adore children, we ask that children under 10 years of age don't attend the appointment."
  • The studio is private and appointment-only, so you are given the full address once your booking is confirmed and again in the week before you come. It is on Bandar Street, Crangan Bay.
  • Check sample sizes before you book — not every design is stocked in every size, and the shop listings show which sizes are available to try.
  • Customer care is available seven days even though the studio itself opens only at weekends. Texting 0497 564 244 gets the fastest reply.

Dress Designers

  • Melory — Named by wordmark on the store's own collection pages.
  • Nox Anabel — Named by wordmark on the store's own collection pages.
  • Ladivine by Cinderella Divine — Named by wordmark on the store's own collection pages.
  • Herawhite Bridal — Named by wordmark, and its watermark appears on gowns in the store's floral and colour range.
  • Andrea & Leo Couture — Named by wordmark on the store's own collection pages.

Dress Experience

  • Brides of Central Coast is a private, appointment-only studio at Crangan Bay, midway between Sydney and Newcastle, trading as "Brides of Central Coast, by Brides of Australia". It is owned by Charlene Coetzee, who founded the business in 2011 after her own dress search — "what started in 2011 as a personal search for the perfect wedding dress has grown into something truly special" — and who also runs Brides of Australia, the Bridal Studio and the Unique Bridal Collection. The studio holds almost 300 sample dresses from 11 labels, and the model is unusual: you try samples, then a brand-new gown is ordered in your closest size, or you buy the sample itself off the rack at a reduced price. Appointments run Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 5pm, one hour per client per day with no back-to-back bookings. The first consultation is free; a follow-up and is credited toward a purchase. Up to three adult guests are welcome, and the store asks that children under 10 do not attend. The full street address is given once a booking is confirmed.

Dress Styles

  • a-line
  • fitted
  • minimalist
  • lace
  • long sleeves
  • boho
  • floral
  • separates
  • curvy

Nearby Landmarks

  • Crangan Bay, Central Coast – The studio's own suburb; the store publishes "Bandar Street, Crangan Bay, NSW, 2259" and gives the full address on booking
  • Lake Macquarie – Crangan Bay sits on the lake's southern shore
  • Between Sydney and Newcastle – The store's own description of its position, "conveniently positioned between Sydney and Newcastle"
  • Doyalson and Budgewoi – The neighbouring Central Coast villages, just off the Pacific Highway
  • The Entrance and Terrigal – The Central Coast's main beach wedding strip, south of the studio

Purchase Options

  • Made To Order
  • Off The Rack
  • Sample Sale
  • Online Ordering

Services Offered

  • Veils And Accessories
  • Worldwide Shipping
  • Online Ordering
  • Private Appointments
  • Bridal Separates
  • Curvy Collection

Size Range

  • Sample gowns to try on span sizes 4 to 24, with sizes 10, 12 and 18 the most commonly stocked.

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Contact

Website
bridesofcentralcoast.com.au
Phone
0497 564 244
Address
Bandar Street, Crangan Bay NSW 2259
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