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Desert Moon Bridal
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 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, with a whole collection and sample-sale pieces. 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, 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. 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.
Dresses
- Aurora — The label's most popular A-line design, customisable and offered in several necklines and colours.
- Vespera — Floral lace bodice with sequin detail, plunging neckline and layered tulle skirt, with a matching detachable cape.
- Moonstone — Iridescent organza with a ruched square neckline and sheer flared sleeves.
- Orchid — Draped satin bodice with a cut-out hi-low skirt, bubble hem and long train.
- Anastasia, Arcadia, Isabeau, Theia, Audrey, Lexie and Billie — Full-length gowns in the upper part of the range.
- Floral collection, including Persephone, Primrose, Avril, Flora, Blossom, Wattle, Meadow and Fae — 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 — Black gowns for an alternative or gothic wedding.
- Mini and midi designs, including Antoinette, Zara Mini, Lola, Cyra, Magnolia and Rhiannon Mini — Short designs for elopements, reception changes and hens parties.
- Sample sale — One-off store samples and unreleased designs in set sizes.
- Veils, capes and jackets — Accessories made to finish a gown.
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
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
Purchase Options
- Made to order — every gown is cut after you order
- Buy online, or in person at the Emerald showroom by appointment
- Custom sizing at no extra cost on almost every design
- Sample-sale pieces sold off the rack in set sizes
- Ships across Australia and internationally
Services Offered
- Made-to-order wedding gowns
- Custom sizing to your own measurements
- Showroom appointments in Emerald
- Veils, capes and jackets
- Formal wear alongside bridal
- Sample sale
- Worldwide shipping
- Rush orders, subject to the production schedule
Size Range
- Sizes 4 to 26, with extended custom sizing also available.
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Contact
- Website
- desertmoonbridal.com
- Address
- Shop 2, 23 Hospital Road, Emerald QLD 4720
Shop 2, 23 Hospital Road, Emerald QLD 4720
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