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Overview & Vibe

Lovena Bridal Studio sits in Raintrees Shopping Centre at Manunda, and it is built around one idea: a bride in Far North Queensland should be able to take a gown home rather than wait months for one. It keeps ready-to-ship gowns in sizes 6 to 30, has an in-house seamstress, and runs entirely by appointment so the studio is yours while you are in it.

Dress Styles & Designers

Gowns are grouped into four collections — The Modern Minimalist for clean lines, The Romantic Bride for lace and soft detail, The Classic Bride for traditional elegance and The Statement Bride for something bold. Labels include Morilee, Enzoani, Justin Alexander, Jasmine Bridal, Etoile, Moonlight Bridal, Veni Infantino and La Divine.

Ideal For

A bride on a shorter timeline, and one shopping a wider size range — the ready-to-ship rack runs 6 to 30 and some gowns leave the same day. It also suits a bride who wants something no one else will have: the studio makes gowns to measure where the designer allows it, and its seamstress will customise a stock gown.

The Need-to-Knows

Appointments only — for the signature try-on any day, or for the two-hour Boutique Bridal Experience on weekdays. Both are redeemable against your gown. Bring up to three guests; four gowns is the recommended number to try. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday mornings 9am to noon, with after-hours appointments by arrangement. Gowns that are not in stock take five to eight weeks.

Standout Feature

The in-house seamstress. She handles customisations and last-minute alterations in the same building the gown came, which is why the studio can promise a tropical-weather timeline that boutiques sending work out cannot.

Dresses

8 dresses with photos 22 more listed below

    • Marina by Jasmine Bridal — photo 1 of 2
    • Marina by Jasmine Bridal — photo 2 of 2

    Marina

    Jasmine Bridal

    Price not listed

    Details of Marina by Jasmine Bridal

    Size 6

    Available in size 6.

    • Sabrina by Jasmine Bridal — photo 1 of 2
    • Sabrina by Jasmine Bridal — photo 2 of 2

    Sabrina

    Jasmine Bridal

    Price not listed

    Details of Sabrina by Jasmine Bridal

    Size 6

    Available in size 6.

    • Summer — photo 1 of 2
    • Summer — photo 2 of 2

    Summer

    Price not listed

    Details of Summer

    By Morilee, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.

    • Ripley — photo 1 of 2
    • Ripley — photo 2 of 2

    Ripley

    Price not listed

    Details of Ripley

    From The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.

    • Valencia — photo 1 of 2
    • Valencia — photo 2 of 2

    Valencia

    Price not listed

    Details of Valencia

    By Justin Alexander, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.

    • Erin by Morilee — photo 1 of 2
    • Erin by Morilee — photo 2 of 2

    Erin

    Morilee

    Price not listed

    Details of Erin by Morilee

    Size 6

    Available in size 6.

    • Tyra by Enzoani — photo 1 of 3
    • Tyra by Enzoani — photo 2 of 3
    • Tyra by Enzoani — photo 3 of 3

    Tyra

    Enzoani

    Price not listed

    Details of Tyra by Enzoani

    Size 6

    Available in size 6.

    • Billie by Enzoani — photo 1 of 2
    • Billie by Enzoani — photo 2 of 2

    Billie

    Enzoani

    Price not listed

    Details of Billie by Enzoani

    Size 6

    Available in size 6.

Also listed, without photos 22

  • Indie — Available in size 6.
  • Arabella — Available in size 6.
  • Tilly — By La Divine. Available in size 6.
  • Sidney — By Jasmine Bridal. Available in size 6.
  • Senna — By Morilee. Available in size 6.
  • Evan — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Sage — By Enzoani, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Lilly — From The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Yvette — By Jasmine Bridal, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Tatum — By Justin Alexander, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Adeline — By Justin Alexander, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Eldora — By Love, from The Romantic Bride collection. Available to try on in size 6.
  • Urvashi — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Lisette — By Jasmine Bridal. Available in size 6.
  • Ezra — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Cassandra — By Jasmine Bridal. Available in size 6.
  • Eva — By Jasmine Bridal. Available in size 6.
  • Frederique — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Freya — By Etoile. Available in size 6.
  • Trisha — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Vanessa — By Enzoani. Available in size 6.
  • Bettie — By Pen.Liv. Available in size 6.

    Appointment Policy

    • By appointment only — the signature try-on on weekdays and weekends and is fully redeemable against your gown.
    • The Boutique Bridal Experience weekdays, and runs two hours. It is also fully redeemable.
    • You can bring up to three guests, and the studio recommends trying about four gowns.
    • Refreshments are included — Lovena Sparkle, bubbles, tea or coffee.
    • Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday mornings 9am to noon.
    • Special appointments are available after hours by arrangement.
    • Phone 07 4242 8239 to book.

    Dress Designers

    • Morilee — Stocked in store.
    • Enzoani — Stocked in store.
    • Justin Alexander — Stocked in store.
    • Jasmine Bridal — Stocked in store.
    • La Divine — Stocked in store, across bridal, bridesmaid and formal.
    • Etoile — Stocked in store.
    • Moonlight Bridal — Stocked in store.
    • Veni Infantino — Stocked in store.
    • Love — Stocked in store.
    • Jovani — Formal and evening gowns.

    Dress Experience

    • Every appointment is one-to-one in the studio, with refreshments and up to three guests, and the store suggests trying about four gowns rather than working through the rack.
    • Its consultants are named by brides who have been through it — Narelle and Chloe are the two mentioned most.
    • Ready-to-ship gowns in sizes 6 to 30 mean a bride can often leave with the dress rather than wait five to eight weeks for an order.
    • An in-house seamstress handles customisations and last-minute alterations, so the gown does not have to leave the building to be fitted.
    • Gowns are presented in four collections chosen by mood rather than by designer, which is how the studio frames the first appointment.

    Dress Styles

    • modern minimalist
    • classic
    • romantic
    • lace
    • a-line
    • ball gown
    • fit and flare
    • mermaid
    • sheath
    • satin
    • tulle
    • beaded
    • off shoulder
    • strapless
    • backless
    • long sleeve

    Nearby Landmarks

    • Raintrees Shopping Centre – the studio is Shop 57, inside the centre on Cochrane Street.
    • Manunda – a suburb about five minutes west of the Cairns city centre.

    Purchase Options

    • Off The Rack
    • Made To Order
    • Made To Measure

    Services Offered

    • Bridal Gowns — ready to ship in sizes 6 to 30, or ordered in.
    • Made-To-Measure Gowns — available with some designers, at an additional charge set by the supplier.
    • In-House Seamstress — gown customisations and last-minute alterations.
    • Bridesmaid Gowns.
    • Mother Of The Bride And Groom Outfits.
    • Formal And Evening Gowns.
    • Boutique Bridal Experience — a two-hour extended appointment.
    • After-Hours Appointments — by arrangement.

    Size Range

    • A wide range of ready-to-ship gowns in sizes 6 to 30.

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    Contact

    Phone
    07 4242 8239
    Address
    Shop 57, Raintrees Shopping Centre, 1 Cochrane Street, Manunda, Cairns QLD 4870
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