About Us
From Kate…
Hi ladies! I understand a brides' wedding day is possibly the most important and defining day in her life. She wants to look beautiful in the most flattering gown possible. She also doesn't want to break the bank. By minimising our costs and streamlining our business model we pay more for our fabrics and tailoring and less for old fashioned marketing methods to offer a product you would pay more for elsewhere. Our brides want freedom of movement, flattering cuts, trends that remain timeless, supportive stretch underlays and the best quality (couture bust cups, individually stitched beads, high-grade fabrics, modern elastic boning to shape garments without adding bulk) at a price that won't have them still paying off the wedding 10 years down the track.
Our service
We have spent a lot of time refining the entire experience of purchasing a wedding gown. This doesn’t stop at a beautiful initial shopping experience, but extends to the entire process. Our staff are hand picked and trained by me to ensure that they are down to earth people who relate to others and can take the stress out of a decision that should be fun! We know brides want to take photos - that’s fine! We don't ever want our brides to be made to feel unwelcome in the hunt for their dream dress. We know brides want choice without being pressured to buy. We provide a luxurious, private comfortable dressing room, triptych mirrors, quality lighting and a large comfy lounge and seating for your A-team! We are friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious. Above all, we hope to make the process of dress shopping fun!
The Collection
I dreamt of providing brides with an amazing “lounge” experience and high quality, high fashion bridal gowns. I am inspired by current catwalk trends, geometric shapes and modern and historical patterns. Designs are customized to size and can also be tailored to body shape and individual preferences. Beading can be added, waistlines lowered and a spectrum of colours ordered. Silk, organza, tulle, lace and satin are used to make my bridal creations.
About the Designer
Kate grew up surrounded by the stunning nature of the Gold Coast. Her love of fashion and travel had her admiring fashionistas from the streets of Tokyo, where she lived for three years, to the Paris high-fashion catwalks. She first worked as a fashion and interior design journalist for News Ltd publications, but after a breast cancer diagnosis at 28 she married the love of her life and a career change saw her designing bridal for the past 10 years. Kate is committed to enhancing the bride's journey.
Our Quality
Our garments are made from high-grade fabrics imported from all over the world. Heavy, thick textured satin, soft to the touch and with a high sheen, stretch cotton underlays, delicate European lace and layers of organza in customer-specified colours. Modern tri-dimensional tailoring takes patterns straight off the mannequin then the pattern is adjusted to customer’s measurements. High-density, elastic boning, comfortable stretch underlays and modern patterns create structure in our garments and a flattering shape, without being heavy. Gowns are lined with skin-friendly breathable fabric and are finished with fully-enclosed overlocked stitching.
Address
10a Railway Street, Southport QLD
Phone 0466 240 057 for appointments
Email: info@thebridallounge.com
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