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Jacqueline May Bride

Name: Jacqueline May Bride
Address: Harris House, 1 Clifford Street (Cnr Margaret St), Toowoomba QLD 4350, Toowoomba / Darling Downs, Queensland, 4350, AU
Telephone: 0403 244 589

About

Overview & Vibe

Toowoomba’s only bridal boutique led by a fully qualified designer, and one of the rare cases where the shop and the label are the same person. Jacqueline May has designed and made gowns in Toowoomba since 2008 now in its 17th year from a studio in the heritage-listed Harris House on the corner of Clifford and Margaret Streets. It is by appointment only and deliberately intimate: “the design studio is only attended by pre-arranged appointments as I share my time making gorgeous things happen behind the scenes”.

Dress Styles & Designers

One label, and it is the house’s own: 27 named gowns in the Jacqueline May signature collection — Tatum, Harper, Holly, Ella, Luca, Constance, Camille, Febronia, Gabbi, Georgia, Lucienne, Francesca, Alita, Magnolia, Kyra, Nina, Mia, Hannah, Briar, Mira, Poppy, Morgan, Siobhan, Emily, April, Sara and Lexi — with “over 60 gowns” in the studio to try. The signature is “timeless, elegant, feminine, and romantic”, ranging “from minimalist chic to intricate French lace”. Crucially the designs are “interchangeable”: fabrics swapped, sleeves added, necklines adjusted, “all designs are concepts that can be personalised just for you”. Accessories — organza jackets, capelets, lace toppers, detachable sleeves and overskirts — are “all designed in house”, and there is a bespoke veil service making “one off pieces that are of heirloom status”.

Ideal For

A bride who wants a gown made for her rather than ordered for her, at a price she can find out before she books. It suits a small party — the studio has “space for a maximum of two guests, not including the bride” and it suits a short runway: “some custom gowns can be made at up to months’ notice”. It also suits a bride who wants a bargain, because the studio does sell off the rack: “Most definitely and often a generous discount will apply.”

The Need-to-Knows

Custom made gowns and that price includes all sizing and fitting an unusually plain answer in a category that mostly quotes on request. Consultations are free, and so is the follow-up. Try-on samples are mostly sized 10 to 16, “some samples fall either side of this bracket”, but the gown itself is “crafted to your exact measurements”. Book 12 to 8 months before the wedding to see the current collection. Payment is cash, card or direct credit, with a flexible lay-by plan. Open Wednesday to Friday 10am–2pm and Saturday 9.30am–1.30pm, by appointment text or phone 0403 244 589. Free client parking on site, entry from Clifford Street, with Grand Central directly opposite.

Standout Feature

20 real brides, each with their own page. Not a testimonial wall — a gallery per couple, photographed at real Queensland weddings: a barrel room, a helicopter on a Darling Downs paddock, a red-dust sunset, a Queenslander verandah, a beach, confetti on the way out. Because Jacqueline designs, makes and fits every gown, that archive is something almost no stockist can show: the same person’s work on 20 different women, on the day.

Dresses

Tatum. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Harper. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Holly. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Ella. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Luca. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Constance. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Camille. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Febronia. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Gabbi. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Georgia. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Lucienne. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Francesca. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Alita. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Magnolia. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Kyra. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Nina. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Mia. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Hannah. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Briar. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Mira. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Poppy. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Morgan. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Siobhan. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Emily. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 8 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
April. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Sara. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Lexi. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A gown from the Jacqueline May signature collection, shown in 4 photographs on the studio's own gallery. The collection is "interchangeable in design" - fabrics can be swapped where the design allows, sleeves added and necklines adjusted - and every gown is "crafted to your exact measurements".
Preston Peak Selection. Custom made gowns range including all sizing and fitting. A 23-photograph selection from the studio's runway showing at Preston Peak, the Toowoomba winery - the collection shown on a live runway to a seated audience rather than in a studio.

Appointment Policy

The studio is "by appointment only" - "the design studio is only attended by pre-arranged appointments as I share my time making gorgeous things happen behind the scenes".
"Initial consultations are free of charge. If you require a follow up to make your choice, this second consult is also free of charge."
Guest limit: "we are an intimate boutique and have space for a maximum of two guests, not including the bride".
Timing: "arrange your consult approximately 12 to 8 months prior to your wedding date", and the studio recommends setting the date and booking the venue first.
Opening hours are Wednesday to Friday 10am to 2pm and Saturday 9.30 to 1.30; "other times may be arranged".
Bookings are made by text or phone on 0403 244 589 or through the enquiry form; the owner replies "promptly with an introductory email and times available".
Free client parking is available on site with entry via Clifford Street, and free parking directly opposite at Grand Central Shopping Centre.

Dress Designers

Jacqueline May — the house's own label, designed and made in Toowoomba by Jacqueline May, "a fully qualified bridal wear designer and stylist" with "decades of industry experience". The boutique describes itself as "Toowoomba's only bridal boutique led by a fully qualified designer". Gowns are "crafted to your exact measurements" with "no mass production"; 27 styles are named in the signature collection.

Dress Experience

Jacqueline May Bride was "established in Toowoomba in 2008" and is "in its 17th year". The owner describes herself as "a fully qualified bridal wear designer and stylist" with "decades of industry experience". The studio is "conveniently located in historic Harris House" and offers "your very own one on one expert designer and stylist" in "a charming, stylish boutique setting with a warm, inviting aesthetic". The signature style is "timeless, elegant, feminine, and romantic", with designs that are "fully bespoke, customized with interchangeable fabrics, added sleeves, or adjusted necklines", and "once your style is chosen, your gown is crafted to your exact measurements". The studio describes itself as being "for the modern bride who seeks more than just a transaction" - "no mass production, expert knowledge, meticulous craftsmanship".

Dress Styles

classic
romantic
modern minimalist
lace

Nearby Landmarks

Harris House – the heritage-listed building the studio occupies, on the corner of Clifford and Margaret Streets.
Grand Central Shopping Centre – directly opposite, and the store points brides to its free parking.
Queens Park and the Toowoomba Botanic Gardens – the city's main ceremony and photography setting, and home of the Carnival of Flowers.
Picnic Point – the escarpment lookout over the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba's best known wedding photography spot.
Preston Peak – the Toowoomba winery where the studio has shown its collection on the runway.
Toowoomba Railway Goods Shed – the restored heritage venue in the city centre.

Purchase Options

Made To Order
Off The Rack

Services Offered

Bespoke Gown Design
In-House Alterations
Personalised Styling
Veils And Accessories
Bespoke Veil Service
Detachable Sleeves And Overskirts
Off The Rack Sales