Name: Brides First Forever
Address: 15 Frogmouth Circuit, Mountain Creek QLD 4557, Sunshine Coast / Noosa, Queensland, 4557, AU
Telephone: 1300 110 246
Rating: 4.9

About

Overview & Vibe

Brides First Forever is a by-appointment bridal studio at Mountain Creek on the Sunshine Coast, run by Gianna and Alyssa, a mother-daughter duo who took the business on from its founders, Simon and Debbie. The shop began, in their words, “during Alyssa’s own search for the perfect wedding dress” — a process they found “could often feel overwhelming and pressured”, and which convinced them “there was room for a different kind of bridal experience”. What they built instead is deliberately domestic in scale: a private studio where the promise is “a private, free, and homely experience, no matter your booking time”. It was named #1 in the 2025 Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Wedding Industry Awards for bridal gown boutique, and carries a 4.9 rating from 128 Google reviews.

Dress Styles & Designers

The gallery runs to 58 gowns across five labels, and the largest of them is the store’s own. Hunnilee and Lusch are designed exclusively for Brides First Forever and made in-house — 28 of the 58 gallery gowns carry them — and they are fully made-to-measure, so a bride can “combine elements from different designs, adjust neckline heights or add or remove sleeves”. Alongside them sit Tania Olsen Designs (sizes 2 to 40, and “just down the road in Brisbane”), Drew Valentine, Monica Loretti, and a curated selection from the Justin Alexander Group Justin Alexander, Lillian West and Sweetheart, “thoughtfully selected in limited quantities”. The store files its gowns under four silhouettes of its own naming: A-line, Fit & Flare, Ballgown and Basque Waist.

Ideal For

Brides who want an unhurried, unpressured fitting rather than a shop floor, and brides shopping to a real budget: no gown in the collection exceeds, and made-to-order. It is a strong option for anyone outside a sample size — samples are stocked 6 to 24, made-to-order gowns are cut to your own measurements, and the store offers “extended sizing well beyond our sample range”. Also for short timelines: 10 sample-sale gowns are carded “available off the rack, so you can take it home the same day”. The studio is explicitly welcoming to LGBTQIA+ couples — “love is love and every couple is welcome”.

The Need-to-Knows

Appointment“walk-ins cannot be accommodated due to high demand”. Appointments run Thursday to Saturday, last 1 hour 15 minutes, carry no booking fee and no obligation, seat up to four guests, and place no limit on how many dresses you try on. Booking is online via Calendly or on 1300 110 246. Made-to-order lead time is 4 to 6 months, and the store recommends ordering 6 to 12 months out; a deposit confirms the order. Alterations are not done in-house the store refers brides to “trusted local alterations specialists”. Parking is available on site.

Standout Feature

The in-house label. Most boutiques of this size are purely stockists; here the signature collections are drawn by the store’s own designer and “crafted by our skilled team”, made to the bride’s measurements from the ground up and customisable in fabric, sleeves and neckline — at a starting price. It is the rare shop where the cheapest route to a gown that is genuinely one-off is the house label rather than a couture commission.

Dresses

28 dresses with photos 30 more listed below

Alara

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Alara

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Alice. Fit and flare

Hunnilee & Lusch.

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Alice. Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Avalon

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Avalon

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Avril

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Ball gown
Details of Avril by Hunnilee & Lusch

Ball gown.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Ball gown
Brittany. Fit and flare

Hunnilee & Lusch.

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Brittany. Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.

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Shape
Fit and flare
Cara

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Cara by Hunnilee & Lusch

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Cleo

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Cleo by Hunnilee & Lusch

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Cora

Price not listed
- Ball gown
Details of Cora

Ball gown.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Ball gown
DV24026

Drew Valentine

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of DV24026 by Drew Valentine

A-line.

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Shape
A-line
DV24033

Drew Valentine

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of DV24033 by Drew Valentine

Fit and flare.

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Shape
Fit and flare
DV25001

Drew Valentine

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of DV25001 by Drew Valentine

A-line.

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Shape
A-line
DV25005

Drew Valentine

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of DV25005 by Drew Valentine

A-line.

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Shape
A-line
DV25052b

Drew Valentine

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of DV25052b by Drew Valentine

A-line.

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Shape
A-line
Diana. A-line gown. Available in size 12.

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Diana. A-line gown. Available in size 12.

Size 12

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Elise

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Elise by Hunnilee & Lusch

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Hannah

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Hannah by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Jane

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Jane by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Katie. Fit and flare

Hunnilee & Lusch.

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Katie. Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.

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Shape
Fit and flare
Keely

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Keely by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Mahogany

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Mahogany

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Mila

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Mila by Hunnilee & Lusch

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Octavia

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Octavia

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Penny

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Penny by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Pippa

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of Pippa

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare
Sally

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Sally by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Savannah. A-line gown. Available in size 12.

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Savannah. A-line gown. Available in size 12.

Size 12

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
Taytum

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- A-line
Details of Taytum by Hunnilee & Lusch

A-line.

The listing describes it as

Shape
A-line
WT4311

Hunnilee & Lusch

Price not listed
- Fit and flare
Details of WT4311 by Hunnilee & Lusch

Fit and flare.

The listing describes it as

Shape
Fit and flare

Also listed, without photos 30

1164 Matte Satin Bodice — Monica Loretti.
20065 — Ball gown by Justin Alexander.
8025.2 Matte Stain Skirt — Monica Loretti.
8321 — A-line by Monica Loretti.
8375 Lace Bodice & Lace Skirt — Monica Loretti.
Alexa — Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Amanda — A-line.
Amira — Fit and flare.
Amy — A-line.
Annabelle — A-line.
Anthea — A-line.
April — Fit and flare.
Aubrey — A-line.
Charlotte — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
DV25042b — A-line by Drew Valentine.
Emma — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Fleur Mini — Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Fleur Overskirt — Ball gown by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Grace — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Justin Alexander - Lily — Ball gown by Justin Alexander.
Lillian West 66212 — Fit and flare by Justin Alexander.
Lillian West 66224 — Fit and flare by Justin Alexander.
Lillian West 66422 — Fit and flare by Justin Alexander.
Maya — Fit and flare by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Odette — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Reva — A-line.
Sky. A-line gown. Available in size 24.
Zara — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Zoe — A-line by Hunnilee & Lusch.
Lillian West sample-sale gown (style not named). Available in size 16.

Appointment Policy

Appointment only, and walk-ins are not accommodated: "all visits to our studio are by appointment only", and "walk-ins cannot be accommodated due to high demand".
No appointment fee: "There is no booking fee and no obligation to purchase. Your appointment is completely free."
Appointments run 1 hour 15 minutes with no cap on gowns tried: "there is no limit on how many dresses you can try on during that time. If you need a little longer, we will always do our best to stay with you."
Up to four guests: "Our studio can comfortably seat four guests alongside you, which also tends to keep the experience relaxed, focused, and enjoyable."
Appointments run Thursday to Saturday, with flexibility offered: "We welcome appointments on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. If another day suits you better, we will do our best to make it happen." Published hours are Thursday 3pm–8pm and Friday and Saturday 9am–5pm.
Booking is online via calendly or by phone on 1300 110 246 "during business hours".
What to bring: "nude or seamless underwear", the heel height planned for the day, and "light makeup is fine but we ask that you avoid heavy foundation or fake tan to help protect our gowns".
Book early, particularly friday and saturday, "which are our busiest days". For made-to-order gowns "most brides start shopping 6 to 12 months before their wedding".
Parking is available at the studio, with details sent in the appointment confirmation email.

Dress Designers

Hunnilee & Lusch — Designed exclusively for Brides First Forever and made in-house: "our signature brands Hunnilee and Lusch are created by our talented in-house designer and crafted by our skilled team". Made-to-measure and fully customisable — brides can combine elements from different designs, adjust neckline heights, or add or remove sleeves. The store's largest range: 28 of its 58 gallery gowns carry this label.
Tania Olsen Designs — "Celebrated for reshaping the landscape of wedding, formal and bridesmaid dresses", with gowns "all about inclusivity and affordability, available in sizes 2 to 40". The store notes the label is "just down the road in Brisbane", giving it access to the team and warehouse.
Drew Valentine — "Known for their refined elegance, exceptional craftsmanship and lasting quality", offering "a wide size range" and "designed to be accessible and affordable". An Australian brand splitting its time between Queensland and Melbourne.
Justin Alexander — Stocked as part of a curated selection from the Justin Alexander Group, "known for its timeless, sophisticated bridal gowns, featuring clean lines, modern silhouettes, and refined detailing". Each gown is "thoughtfully selected in limited quantities".
Lillian West — Part of the Justin Alexander Group range. "Offers a romantic, effortless aesthetic with soft crepe fabrics, whimsical details, and relaxed shapes, ideal for the free-spirited bride."
Sweetheart — Part of the Justin Alexander Group range: "For those drawn to a playful and feminine look, the Sweetheart collection delivers youthful, fresh bridal designs."
Monica Loretti — Listed among the labels the store stocks and given its own navigation page and gallery filter; 4 gallery gowns carry the label.
Leashion Bridal — Appears on the store's sale gowns page as clearance stock (style WT4338, size 10/12, RRP reduced) rather than in the current stocking list.
Moir by International Couture — Appears on the store's sale gowns page as clearance stock (style MP, sizes 10 and 14, RRP reduced) rather than in the current stocking list.

Dress Experience

Brides First Forever is a by-appointment bridal studio at Mountain Creek on the Sunshine Coast, run by Gianna and Alyssa, a mother-daughter duo who took over from founders Simon and Debbie. Appointments are private and one-on-one — "you will not be sharing the space with another bridal party" — run for 1 hour 15 minutes with no limit on how many dresses you try on, seat up to four guests, and carry no booking fee and no obligation to purchase. The store describes it as "a private, free, and homely experience, no matter your booking time". Sample gowns are stocked in sizes 6 to 24 so most brides can try a gown on properly, and made-to-order gowns are cut to the bride's own measurements with "extended sizing well beyond our sample range". Appointments run Thursday to Saturday, with the store adding that "if another day suits you better, we will do our best to make it happen".

Dress Styles

a-line
fit and flare
ball gown
basque waist
lace

Nearby Landmarks

Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast – The studio's own suburb; the store gives its address as "15 Frogmouth Circuit, Mountain Creek, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland"
Mooloolaba – The beach and esplanade immediately north-east of Mountain Creek, the Sunshine Coast's best-known beachside wedding strip
Kawana Waters – The adjoining coastal district, with Kawana Shoppingworld and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital precinct a few minutes from the studio
Buderim – The hinterland village on the escarpment directly above Mountain Creek
Sunshine Coast hinterland – Maleny and Montville sit inland; the store says it welcomes "local brides… as well as visitors from the Gold Coast to far North Queensland"

Purchase Options

Made To Order
Made To Measure
Sample Sale
Off The Rack

Services Offered

Bridesmaid Dresses
Formal Dresses
Mother Of The Bride
Custom Design
Private Appointments
Alterations Referral