Essense of Australia
Wedding Dresses Collection
Essense of Australia describe their wedding dresses as “timeless, effortless and utterly romantic”. Who are we to argue with this perfect description, capturing the beauty and romance of these wonderful dresses. Gowns & Garters have been part of the Essense family since opening in 2005. Now it’s time for you to explore our stunning 2024 collection and experience why we love this label so much.
With incredible attention to detail, Essense of Australia bridal gowns feature luxurious fabrics, impeccable construction and a couture-inspired fit. These Australian dresses exude both sophistication and sultriness. From lavishly beaded bodices to intricately embroidered laces, each Essense of Australia gown is a breathtaking work of art.
You’ll be swept away by the gorgeous craftsmanship and wide array of silhouettes in this acclaimed bridal collection. With gowns ranging from £1,000 to £2,500, Essense of Australia offers attainable luxury for brides who appreciate exceptional quality. Visit our boutique to experience these magnificent dresses for yourself.
Our Essense of Australia 2024 Collection

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sz 12 & sz 22 samples
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Where To Buy Essense of Australia Wedding Dresses?
Gowns & Garters is the leading stockist of Essense of Australia in the East Midlands region. Featured on the Essense of Australia official stockists list, our relationship with them goes right back to 2005, when our boutique opened. As a result of our long-term relationship, we know how they work and have an excellent relationship with them. Brides often travel a long way to us because of our wide range and deep knowledge of Essense dresses, combined with our ability to make alterations using authentic components sourced directly from Essense of Australia.
Where are Essense of Australia dresses made?
Like almost all of the top bridal labels, Essense of Australia wedding gowns are made with love in the Far East. Essense has major offices for design and management in Perth, Western Australia and in Kansas, USA.
What size range do the dresses cover?
Essense of Australia gowns are produced in a full size range from 0-32, including plus sizes
Do they offer plus size options?
Yes, Essense of Australia has an extensive plus size collection ranging from sizes 16-32.
What materials and fabrics are used?
Essense of Australia uses premium fabrics like European laces, silk satins, chiffons and organzas in their gown construction.
Can dresses be customised or altered?
Essense bridal gowns can be ordered with a number of options to customise them to your wedding and style. You can choose from a number of options to make your Essense dress your own:
- Colours, including ivory, white, magnolia, almond, biscotti, black and blue.
- Straps or strapless
- Detachable sleeves
- Shawls
- Bespoke veils to match the specific dress
- Made to length
- Lace-up backs or zip back
- Essense provide fabrics, lace, decals and other accessories for our bridal Alterations Service to make your dress truly one-of-a-kind
Each dress will have its own options, based upon what is possible for that style. We can explain what is possible for each specific dress both direct from Essense and wtih help from our magical bridal seamstresses.
Are there different style collections?
The Essense of Australia line has styles to suit different bridal visions, from romantic to modern, with both lace and simple styles along with many sleeved dresses. It’s a beautiful label that we simply adore.
Do the dresses have built-in support?
Yes, most Essense styles feature built-in corset or boning along with cups sewn into the bodice for support. Essense has its foundations in corsetry and the make some of the best structured and supportive wedding dresses. This means you don’t need to wear a basque or corsetry underneath your wedding dress – unless you want to!
What is the production time – How long before your wedding should you order an Essense dress?
The production and delivery time of your Essense of Australia bridal gown will be between 4-6 months from the moment you place your order. To give yourself time for alterations, we always recommend ordering 8-12 months before your wedding. This ensures there is ample time for your seamstress to make alterations and fit the dress to you.
Are sample gowns available to try on?
Yes, we carry an extensive collection of Essense gowns at Gowns & Garters for you to try on. In addition, we hold trunk shows every year where we showcase further dresses from Essense. These are always strictly by appointment, so that we have time to look after your needs properly.

