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Desert Moon Bridal

Rockhampton / Capricorn Coast, Queensland

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About

Overview & Vibe

Desert Moon Bridal designs its own gowns and shows them in an appointment-only showroom on Hospital Road in Emerald, in Central Queensland. Founder Jemma photographed weddings for more than a decade, then found that shopping for her own dress meant a five-hour drive, so she started drawing gowns instead. The house line is “for the wild-hearted bride”.

Dress Styles & Designers

Everything is Desert Moon's own label — alternative, floral and traditional gowns, made to order. Expect floral lace, hand-painted Australian florals printed onto fabric, iridescent organza, corset backs and detachable capes, and a full range of black gowns for a gothic wedding. There are minis for elopements and reception changes, plus veils, capes and jackets.

Ideal For

A bride who wants something unusual and a budget under $1,000, and a regional or interstate bride who cannot get to a city boutique — the label ships worldwide and will help you choose a size by email before you order.

The Need-to-Knows

Gowns run $285 to $989, with a whole collection under $600 and sample-sale pieces from $40. Standard sizes are 4 to 26 AU and custom sizing is free on almost every design, including outside that range. Production takes 8 to 12 weeks, so order 5 to 6 months before the day; rush orders are sometimes possible at eight weeks. Every gown is made to order, so full payment is taken up front and there are no change-of-mind refunds. Afterpay and PayPal Pay in 4 are accepted. Showroom visits are by appointment only, 60 minutes, no walk-ins — and because it is a showroom rather than a stockroom, email ahead with the designs and size you want to try so they can confirm what is there.

Standout Feature

Custom sizing at no extra cost. Almost every gown can be cut to your own measurements, and most designs can be made smaller than a size 4 or larger than a size 26.

Contact

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Website

desertmoonbridal.com

Address

Shop 2, 23 Hospital Road, Emerald QLD 4720

Appointment Policy

Showroom visits are by appointment only — no walk-ins
Appointments run 60 minutes
Collection appointments, to pick up a finished gown, run 30 minutes
Email ahead with the designs and size you want, so stock can be confirmed
Tell them as soon as you can if you are running early or late

Dress Designers

Desert Moon Bridal — the label designs and makes its own gowns, drawn by founder Jemma

Dress Experience

Order 5 to 6 months before the day; production runs 8 to 12 weeks, plus shipping.
The showroom is a sample room, so not every design or size is there to try on.
Send your bust, waist, hip and height measurements and they will recommend a size.
Have a spray tan two or three days before you try gowns on, so nothing transfers.
Wear a strapless bra, though many gowns have built-in cups.
There is a designated customer parking space beside the building.
Brides who cannot get there order remotely, with sizing sorted by email.

Dress Styles

a-line
floral
lace
tulle
corset
corset back
long sleeve
off shoulder
square neckline
v-neck
coloured
mini
tea length
detachable sleeves
plus size
made to measure
custom
organza
satin
long train

Dresses

Aurora. Description: The label's most popular A-line design, customisable and offered in several necklines and colours, from $519.
Vespera. Description: Floral lace bodice with sequin detail, plunging neckline and layered tulle skirt, with a matching detachable cape, from $599.
Moonstone. Description: Iridescent organza with a ruched square neckline and sheer flared sleeves, $599.
Orchid. Description: Draped satin bodice with a cut-out hi-low skirt, bubble hem and long train, $789.
Anastasia, Arcadia, Isabeau, Theia, Audrey, Lexie and Billie. Description: Full-length gowns in the upper part of the range, $805 to $989.
Floral collection, including Persephone, Primrose, Avril, Flora, Blossom, Wattle, Meadow and Fae. Description: Floral designs, some using hand-painted Australian florals printed onto custom fabric.
Black collection, including Eclipse, Ivy, Champagne Noir, Willow, Nyx, Belladonna and Black Dawn. Description: Black gowns for an alternative or gothic wedding, $519 to $905.
Mini and midi designs, including Antoinette, Zara Mini, Lola, Cyra, Magnolia and Rhiannon Mini. Description: Short designs for elopements, reception changes and hens parties, $285 to $515.
Sample sale. Description: One-off store samples and unreleased designs in set sizes, $40 to $399.
Veils, capes and jackets. Description: Accessories made to finish a gown, $18 to $179.

Nearby Landmarks

Hospital Road, Emerald, in the Central Highlands of Queensland
Supercheap Auto, across the road, where there is extra parking
A designated Desert Moon Bridal parking space in the car park beside the building

Price Notes

Gowns are $285 to $989, and a whole collection sits under $600.
Sample-sale pieces run $40 to $399 in set sizes.
Veils, capes and jackets are $18 to $179.
Custom sizing is free on almost every design; a fee may apply outside the standard chart.
Full payment is taken when you order, because the gown is cut for you.
Afterpay and PayPal Pay in 4 are accepted; there is no in-house payment plan.
Allow extra budget for alterations such as a hem, bust fit or bustle.