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Valley Bridal

About

Overview & Vibe

Valley Bridal is a one-woman boutique on Dorset Hill Road in Ranelagh, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley — about forty minutes south of Hobart, and worth the drive.

Dress Styles & Designers

Thirty-four gowns published online across Bridal, Bridesmaid, Formal and Off the Rack. The bridal range covers fit and flare, mermaid, A-line and ball gowns, in allover lace, sequin, pearl-detailed sheer sleeves and classic V-necks, with a scattering of coloured formal pieces. Madison James and Allure gowns are named on their own product pages; most stock is listed by style code rather than by label.

Ideal For

The southern Tasmanian bride who does not want to shop in Hobart, and the bride on a real budget anywhere. Twenty-five gowns publish a price and every one is under $2,000 — the cheapest at $369. The size filter on its own shop runs from 2 to 30, which is a wider spread than most metropolitan boutiques hold. It also ships Australia-wide, so the drive is optional.

The Need-to-Knows

Open Saturdays 10am–5pm, and other days and times by request — the most restricted published hours of any store in this directory, and honest about it. Contact is by phone or email; there is a booking page. Everything is off the rack or pre-loved, so what you try is what you take: there is no made-to-order service and no published alterations service.

Standout Feature

New and pre-loved on the same rack, priced the same way. A pre-loved Madison James gown has been listed at $800 against an original $2,445. For a bride in the Huon Valley the nearest alternative is an hour’s round trip to Hobart, and this shop covers $369 to $1,900 without it.

Appointment Policy

The showroom is open Saturdays 10am to 5pm.
It can open other days and times by request -- the most restricted published trading pattern of any store in this directory.
Appointments are made by phone on 0417 399 979, by email to valleybridalranelagh@gmail.com, or through the store's online booking.
The showroom is at Ranelagh in the Huon Valley, roughly a forty-minute drive south of Hobart. As one customer puts it: "Take the drive down to Ranelagh, you won't be disappointed!"

Dress Designers

Madison James — Named on its own product page; a pre-loved Madison James gown has been listed at $800 against an original price of $2,445.
Allure — Named in the boutique's own gown descriptions.
Unbranded style codes — Most of the collection is published under style codes (BB, BA, HW, TK, TW, TF, TA, C and T prefixes) rather than a designer name; the boutique publishes no stockist list.

Dress Experience

Valley Bridal is a small boutique at Ranelagh in Tasmania's Huon Valley, about forty minutes south of Hobart, run by Lizzy. It carries both new and pre-loved gowns on the same rack, filtered on its own shop into Bridal, Bridesmaid, Formal and Off the Rack, with a size range on the shop's own filter running from 2 to 30. Twenty-five gowns publish a price, all of them under $2,000, from $369 upward, and a pre-loved Madison James gown has been offered at $800 against an original $2,445. The showroom is open Saturdays 10am to 5pm and can open other days and times by request, which is the most restricted published trading pattern in this directory. Appointments and enquiries go through a booking page, phone or email, and the boutique ships Australia-wide, with some stock available online only.

Dress Styles

fit and flare
mermaid
a-line
ball gown
lace
sequinned
off shoulder
long sleeve
classic

Dresses

A934 — price not published. Timeless romance and modern design go hand-in-hand with this off-shoulder boho inspired mermaid long gown exquisite style. Organic graphic lace tulle enwraps each curve as it flows throughout the silh.
BA109 — $1,000.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
BA356W — $513.00. A beautiful midi dress with sheer long sleeves featuring a stunning pearl detailing on the top and sleeves. This gown is finished with an elegantly draped skirt, complete with a front split. Pearl Fea.
BA356 — price not published. A beautiful midi dress with sheer long sleeves featuring a stunning pearl detailing on the top and sleeves. This gown is finished with an elegantly draped skirt, complete with a front split.Pearl Feat.
BA999 — $775.00. A fitted design featuring a sequin lace fabric, sweetheart neckline and thin spaghetti straps. This dress hugs your gody beautifully and makes you ready for your important day.
BB010 — $675.00. Georgia is timeless! The simple dimensional rose embroidered bodice couples beautifully with the light tulle bow shoulder detailing to create a truly unique, whimsical look.
BB014 — $675.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
BB016 — $850.00. A beautiful Mermaid dress with sheer long sleeves featuring a stunning pearl detailing on the top and sleeves. This gown is finished with an elegantly figure-hugging silhouette, complete with a cascad.
BB018 — $800.00. This gorgeous sequin draped back wedding dress knows how to make you shine! Featuring the spaghetti straps that lead to a dramatic draped back detail and a curve-hugging silhouette. Available in white.
bb021 — $825.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
BB023 — $825.00. Long Sleeve Mermaid Dress! Stunning floral luxury sequin, with a plunging deep V-neckline and back (with no-slip strips), long sleeves, and a fitted bodice. An iridescent white beads and sequins casca.
C11 — $799.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
C640 — $849.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
C7501W — $900.00. This simply sophisticated, Off White Wedding Dress is absolutely gorgeous. The off the shoulder pleated sleeve drapes around the shoulders while a thin strap holds the gown. A sweetheart neckline plea.
HW2529 — $1,600.00. Classic pink nude princesss gown with long, tattoo sleeves and an elegant, V-neck bodice coated with cuts of fine lace flowers that trickle down the waistband and finish at the edges of a long, layere.
HW3003 — $1,600.00. Blooming with beauty, this A-line wedding dress will take your breath away.The unlined bodice features a modern square neckline on the front and back that is detailed with beaded leafy appliques.
HW3027 — $1,450.00. Feel playful and beautiful in this lovely ruffled ball gown. Featuring a sweetheart neckline, detachable wide straps and a gorgeous semi-low back.
HW3051 — $1,700.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
HW3051 — $1,700.00. This Classic V-Neck Allover Lace Fit And Flare Wedding Dress features a timeless silhouette and delicate lace detailing for a romantic and elegant look. The fit and flare design accentuates curves whi.
HW3418 W — $1,900.00. All eyes will be on you as you float down the aisle in this whimsical tulle ball gown. The structured sweetheart bodice features a plunging neckline and stunning colorful appliques. Starting at the fi.
HW6741 — $1,550.00. The incredible, romantic detail of this dress has to be seen to be believed. Feel elegant, classic and gorgeous in this gown that features beading and lace appliques, soft swiss tulle and an allover l.
Madison James — price not published. Demure cap sleeves and a scoop neck offset the lovely deep-V back of this satin wedding dress. Slim crystal braids crisscross over the back, creating a gorgeous and unique focal point.
T1025 — $499.00. Gorgeous Lace Bodice Low V neck and V Back gown with flowing chiffon A Line Skirt.Colours – Off White.
T17101W — $775.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
T19005 — price not published. Elegance wedding dress has a fitted bodice with sweetheart neckline and short sleeves to accentuate the female figure. The drastic sequin and perfect cutting is an eye-catching design. The floor sweep.
T8527W — $369.00. Classic and simple in silhouette, this elegant off-the-shoulder style features a sculpting bodice organically adorned with a floral motif lace appliqué. Eyelash-fringed scallops trim and soften the sw.
ta114 — price not published. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
TA611W — $725.00. Tina Holly Classic Design TA611. A full length traditional ballgown features an angular strapless neckline cascades into a plunge, supported by a sheer illusion mesh panel. A darted bodice with a figu.
TF318 — $875.00. Indulge in sophisication with this long sleeve dress featuring a captivating low back for a touch of allure. The sheer mesh top is adorned with intricate 3D floral details on both the body and sleeves.
TK209 — $750.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
TK210 — $767.00. Gown in the Valley Bridal collection.
TK305 — price not published. TK305 features a wrap pleats that cinch and sculpt your frame before falling to a romantic cascading drape.
TK803 — $1,200.00. A sculpted strapless corset bodice with a subtle scallop neckline adorned with fine pearly edging. The basque waist design elongates the torso and defines the figure, while the voluminous satin skirt.
TW903 — $1,100.00. The Sabrina gown exudes luxury and sophistication.

Nearby Landmarks

Huon Valley, Tasmania – The apple-growing valley south of Hobart, in which Ranelagh sits
Huonville – The valley's main town, about five minutes from the showroom
Hobart – Roughly a forty-minute drive north; the nearest alternative bridal shopping

Price Notes

Twenty-five gowns publish an individual price in the shop grid, and every one is under $2,000.
The shop's own price filter spans A$299 to A$1,900 across all categories, which is wider at the bottom than any published bridal gown price because it includes bridesmaid and formal stock.
New and pre-loved gowns are sold from the same rack; a pre-loved Madison James gown has been listed at $800 against an original price of $2,445.
The boutique ships Australia-wide, and some stock is marked online only.
No alterations service is published, so alterations should be budgeted separately.

Price Range

$369 - $1,900

Purchase Options

Off The Rack
Preloved
Ready To Wear

Services Offered

Bridesmaid Dresses
Formal And Evening Wear
Australia Wide Shipping
Online Ordering

Size Range

Sizes 2 to 30 across the catalogue.

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