And why shouldn’t it? There’s endless work that goes into creating the wearable masterpieces that are wedding dresses, from designing to tailoring, with stylists and sewists working every last stitch of passion they have into creating utter perfection for your big day. With so many options beyond the usual elegance of white wedding dresses, designers across the globe have only grown more talented and more creative when it comes to wedding outfits.

Finding the right wedding dress will always be a welcome challenge, whether you’re looking to have something made from scratch or altered off the rack. In Auckland, there are so many wedding dress designers, stylists and boutiques that carry every facet of wedding fashion imaginable, so we’ve put together a list of the very best.

Alter Me

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It's all about looking and feeling your best with Alter Me. Bespoke bridal gowns and alterations are the cornerstones of her work, with precision and care like none other when it comes to making sure that your wedding dress is fitted to perfection. After all, what's the point in walking down the aisle in a wedding outfit that isn't making you feel like the star you are? Alter Me carries out extensive and high-quality work when it comes to bridal wear, with custom designs, alternations, and more at your fingertips. Years of industry knowledge and nights hand-stitching bodices to perfection have made Alter Me one of the most trusted and loved bridal outfit specialists in Auckland.

Baby's Breath Bridesmaids

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Take the uncertainty out of finding the perfect bridesmaid's dresses with Baby's Breath Bridesmaids. Designed with versatility in mind - you can mix colours, fabrics and styles to create the perfect fit. You're sure to find a set of dresses the girls will love!

Jenny Bridal

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Jenny Bridal offers brides the golden trio - wedding dresses, beautiful hair, and makeup. With a mission to provide high-class products and services to all brides regardless of budget, Jenny Bridal was established in 2018 and has thrived ever since.

Miss Chloe Bridal 

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Miss Chloe is a brand to fall in love with. Proudly designed in New Zealand, the couture designs showcase timeless cuts and styles that exude romance. Handcrafted using elegant fabrics, comfortable construction and contemporary techniques - Miss Chloe gowns are swoon-worthy.

Ellie Atelier

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Dresses by Ellie Atelier are handmade on the North Shore, using exquisite fabrics and intricate details from all over the world. Ellie Atelier also offers high-quality tailoring for bridal gowns, mother-of-bride outfits, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion dresses and more. 

Jessica Couture

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At Jessica Couture, the brides are the inspiration and each gown is designed with love and dedication here in Auckland. Jessica says - “Our seamstress, pattern-maker and I worked together tirelessly as a team. We don’t stop. We do and re-do until we achieve perfection.”

BLAK Bridesmaids

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Here to solve all your bridesmaid dress worries are BLAK Bridesmaids. They design their beautiful dresses here in Aotearoa and have storefronts in both Newmarket and Mount Maunganui. If the colour you're looking for isn't available in-store or online, BLAK Bridesmaids will work with you to create a custom shade for your dresses.