Illawarra Bridal & Formal

• Standard appointments run one hour and fifteen minutes.
• Brides may bring up to four guests.
• Appointments are made through the boutique's own booking page.
• Photographs are encouraged -- the boutique notes that having photos of yourself in the gowns makes the decision easier later.
• Brides are welcome to video call anyone who cannot attend the appointment.
• The boutique suggests looking through websites and magazines beforehand for inspiration, and bringing undergarments similar to those planned for the day, including strapless bras and shapewear.
• Street parking is limited and fills quickly on Saturdays; the boutique recommends arriving slightly early to find a spot.

• Jack Sullivan Bridal — Price range. Brisbane designer and son of Wendy Sullivan; a former ski instructor turned bridal designer, known for his use of fabric and for customising to each bride.
• Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan — Price range. Wendy Sullivan began designing under the Airs and Graces label in 1983, working in eclectic hand-dyed laces pieced into one-only gowns, and is described as one of the state's most loved designers.
• Jean Fox — Price range. Established 1932 and now a third-generation Australian brand, built on luxurious fabrics, exquisite lace and Swarovski crystal.
• Purple Fox Bride — Price range. The latest label from Creative Director Paul Fox, grandson of Jean Fox.
• Gilded Rose — Carried in store with its own collection page.
• Maggie Sottero — International house, carried in store.
• Tania Olsen — Australian designer, carried in the boutique's designer navigation.
• Dama Couture — Carried in the boutique's designer navigation.

• Illawarra Bridal & Formal is a bridal and formal boutique at 316 Windang Road, Windang, south of Wollongong, describing itself as a luxury boutique with experienced stylists and a hand-selected choice of designers across a wide range of styles, shapes and sizes. It carries eight labels -- Jack Sullivan Bridal, Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan, Jean Fox, Purple Fox Bride, Gilded Rose, Maggie Sottero, Tania Olsen and Dama Couture -- and publishes a price range for each on its own Designers page. Standard appointments run one hour and fifteen minutes, brides may bring up to four guests, photographs are encouraged and video calls to absent family are welcomed. Gowns should be ordered six to eight months before the wedding, allowing four to six months production and two months for alterations; a deposit secures the fabrics with the balance due on collection. Veils, overskirts, necklaces, earrings and belts are stocked, some needing one to five months to order. The boutique also sells bridesmaid and formal gowns.

• lace
• beaded
• classic
• romantic
• modern minimalist

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• Windang, NSW – A coastal suburb on the spit between Lake Illawarra and the Tasman Sea, about 20 minutes south of Wollongong
• Lake Illawarra – Immediately west of the boutique
• Shellharbour and Kiama – A short drive further south along the coast

• Made To Order
• Off The Rack
• Sample Sale

• Bridesmaid Dresses
• Formal And Evening Wear
• Veils And Accessories
• Bridal Jewellery

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