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Alterations by Elena | Bridal & Wedding Dress Alterations Gippsland

At Alterations by Elena, we specialise in professional wedding dress alterations, bridal alterations, and formal gown tailoring across Gippsland. From small adjustments to extensive gown redesigns, we ensure every bride, bridesmaid, debutante, or formal dress fits perfectly and feels incredible on your special day.

We work closely with every client to achieve the perfect fit and finish. Whether you need resizing, hemming, strap adjustments, sleeve additions (long or detachable), beading, crystal embellishments, or complete dress remodelling, we tailor each gown to your vision. We also specialise in modernising sentimental dresses, including transforming your mother’s or grandmother’s wedding gown into something new and meaningful while preserving its original beauty.

Our goal is simple: to ensure your dress reflects your style, fits flawlessly, and makes you feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day.

Elena’s Expert Tips for Wedding Dress Alterations

To help you get the most from your bridal alterations experience, Elena recommends:

Always choose a professional bridal alterations specialist
Plan your alteration appointments early to allow enough time for fittings
Discuss all design possibilities and desired changes in detail
Bring your wedding shoes, undergarments, and accessories to every fitting
Allow time for final adjustments to ensure a perfect finish

These steps ensure your wedding gown alterations are smooth, stress-free, and perfectly tailored to you.

Bridal Alterations Gippsland

At Alterations by Elena, we are proud to support Gippsland brides with expert bridal dress alterations, helping create gowns that are beautifully fitted, comfortable, and uniquely yours.

Whether you’re preparing for Gippsland weddings, formal events, or special occasions, we are here to bring your dream fit to life.

Looking for your dream dress as well as the perfect fit? Explore Amante Bridal, where Gippsland brides can discover beautiful wedding gowns before completing their look with expert alterations by Elena.

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Country Care Dry Cleaners

Welcome to Country Care Dry Cleaners. Borrowed, preloved or new, your gown deserves our attention, both before the wedding and afterwards. We are your wedding gown cleaning experts.

At Country Care Dry Cleaners we have over 60 years of professional garment care experience to ensure your wedding gown is given detailed attention. We have built a strong reputation for being the bridal gown care specialists throughout Gippsland.  Before… You have spent a great deal of time and thought selecting your wedding dress. We can help you with the best possible presentation of your gown for your wedding day.

Often after purchasing your gown, minor alterations may need to be completed to ensure the best fit. We have a professional alteration service that can offer bridal gown alterations so that your gown will fit seamlessly on the special day. Also, often before the wedding your gown may require a steaming service as travel, handling and storage can sometimes displace your dress. This will ensure you will look immaculate on the day.

After… You’ve invested so much in your gown so that it is everything that you have envisioned. You will want to hold onto those memories. It’s important to have your wedding gown cleaned as soon as possible after your big day. We will take the time to look over your gown and you can ensure the best possible care will be taken with the delicate dry-cleaning process of your gown.

At Country Care Dry Cleaners, we understand just how special your gown is. Once your gown has been professionally cleaned and you’ve carefully inspected it, we lovingly wrap it in acid-free tissue paper and place it in a keepsake preservation box, helping to protect it from dust, light and ageing.

Read Our Blog – 9 Expert Tips for Cleaning & Preserving Your Wedding Gown.

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Try Angles Fashion

At Try Angles Fashion, we believe in making you look and feel amazing.

We stock beautiful and unique bridesmaid dresses in sizes from 6 to 30. We have styles to flatter all women, their bodies and their shape, from petite to plus size. With both current fashion and classic styles in store, we have something for every age, taste and budget.

At Try Angles Fashion, we specialise in three areas in fashion for women:

1/. A full range of quality dresses, gowns, pantsuits to ensure you look just right for any special occasion, Black Tie Event, Debutante Ball, Formal, Engagement, Wedding or Spring Carnival Event. We also specialise in Bridesmaid Dresses, beautiful affordable Wedding Dresses and Mother of the Bride.
2/. A wide range of shoes, clutches, jewellery, belts, fascinators, jackets and other accessories to bring your look together with style and flair.
3/. Exceptional personalised service with great advice to help you shop with confidence.

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Letters With Love Invitations

Letters With Love Invitations is a boutique wedding invitation, stationery, and signage studio proudly led by Jessica Greaves. Based in Mirboo North, Gippsland, Jessica creates beautiful, contemporary wedding designs tailored to suit every couple and wedding style, from rustic and country to elegant and modern.

At Letters With Love Invitations, you’ll enjoy a personal and friendly service, with a stunning range of stationery options that can be customised to reflect your unique style and wedding vision. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for in the collection, Jessica works closely with couples to design custom invitations, signage, and stationery, ensuring every detail perfectly complements your day.

With extensive experience and a proven track record, Letters With Love Invitations has been recognised for excellence in the wedding industry. Awarded the 2022 Australian Wedding Award and voted #1 in Gippsland for Wedding Stationery at both the 2022 and 2023 Wedding Industry Awards, Jessica and her team bring expertise, creativity, and passion to every project.

Whether it’s wedding invitations, RSVP cards, menu cards, or custom signage, Letters With Love Invitations transforms ideas into tangible works of art, helping to set the tone for your celebration and delight your guests from the very first impression.

Get in touch with Letters With Love Invitations today to start creating the perfect stationery and signage that will make your wedding day truly magical.

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Passion8 Photography

Passion8 Photography by Andrew Harrison. Andrew established as a Professional Photographer in 2000.
He has a keen artistic eye and allows your story to unfold naturally, letting quiet moments and connections happen. Andrew’s unique photographic style is developed on the day, capturing the distinct emotion and feeling as they truly happen. This shows in the photos Andrew takes.

We have shared We were absolutely blown away with our wedding photos ~ Andrew, Andrew, Andrew.

Jimmy and I are absolutely blown away by your photos of our wedding day. You’ve made us look a million bucks! You are a superstar!

We couldn’t be happier with the photos we have seen so far, and that slide show is just beautiful. I can’t get through it without shedding a few tears.

The music choice is just perfect. And that rainbow photo, how lucky are we?!

We were so impressed with your professionalism and humour on the day, and many of our guests have told us how impressed they were with your work on the day and since they have seen the photos you have shared.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating photos we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We are so so grateful. We can’t wait to see the rest of them!
Love, Jimmy and Con xx

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Over the Top Events

Hello from Over the Top Events, we are a wedding marquee company. Marquee weddings are the ultimate blank canvas, and here at Over the Top Events, we are firm believers that your wedding day should be as unique as your love story, scream of your personality and style and allow you to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Saying I do under the canopy of a marquee allows you to embrace the beauty of nature, while enjoying the comfort of being indoors. Whether you are envisioning an intimate gathering under the stars or a grand celebration with hundreds of guests, with flexible sizing and layouts our marquees provide a styling and weather-proof solution for your outdoor wedding. The possibilities are endless!

From concept to execution, our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to bringing your vision to life. When you book a marquee wedding package, you also book your own qualified marquee team. We will work closely with you every stem of the way, ensuring that every detail is meticulously planned and executed to perfection.

Contact Over the Top Events to learn more about our customisable marquee packages and start planning the celebration of a lifetime!

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Neilsons Kitchen

For more than 15 years, Neilsons Kitchen has been turning on the charm, delivering exquisite and graceful flavours in an elegant, sophisticated setting. Well established as one of the region’s best fine dining experiences.

Co-owners executive chef Lewis Prince and maître d’ Rebecca Prince, the little restaurant with the big reputation has relaunched – as Neilsons Kitchen.  Committed to using the best and freshest ingredients Neilsons Kitchen has a zesty, sizzling new menu, featuring quality Gippsland produce, showcases innovative flavour combinations and contemporary culinary themes.

Our menu brings to the table the best of this region’s offerings, whether of the earth, air, water, or land. We are passionate about using quality local produce, even if that means growing it ourselves or foraging in local forests and farmlands to find exactly what we need.

Neilsons Kitchen is your wedding and event catering.

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Amante Bridal

Amante Bridal | Gippsland Bridal Boutique Experience

The Amante Bridal experience is unlike any other, because every bride is unlike any other. As a leading bridal boutique for Gippsland brides, we are dedicated to making the journey of finding your wedding gown relaxed, joyful, and completely stress-free.

We take the pressure out of finding “the one” so you can enjoy every moment of your bridal appointment. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed into a calm, private boutique space designed exclusively for you and your chosen guests.

At Amante Bridal, we offer a carefully curated collection of designer wedding gowns from talented designers around the world. Each gown is hand-selected with love, ensuring our collection reflects beauty, individuality, and timeless style. Many of our gowns are exclusive to Amante Bridal and cannot be found anywhere else in Australia, making your experience truly unique.

Our boutique is intentionally intimate, with one-on-one bridal appointments that allow you to explore our collection at your own pace. We believe every bride deserves time, space, and expert guidance when choosing her wedding dress.

Above all, we want your experience to feel magical. Our team is small, warm, and deeply passionate about getting to know every bride who walks through our doors. Many of our brides return as friends, and we consider that the greatest part of what we do.

We believe finding your dream wedding gown should feel exciting, personal, and unforgettable. It is more than just a fitting – it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience shared with the people you love most.

Amante Bridal exists for you, and because of you. We cannot wait to help you find ‘the one.’

Complete Your Bridal Journey

To complete your perfect wedding look, explore Alterations by Elena, where expert bridal alterations ensure your gown fits flawlessly with professional tailoring for Gippsland weddings. Once your dress is perfected, trust Country Care Dry Cleaners to preserve your gown with professional wedding dress cleaning and preservation, keeping your memories protected for years to come.

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Bloem Phillip Island

Welcome to BLOEM Phillip Island, your go-to destination for all your wedding floral needs. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Karin, originally from the Netherlands and now based on Phillip Island, brings a touch of European flair to her unique and unforgettable floral designs.

Drawing inspiration from her travels around the world, Karin is dedicated to creating breathtaking arrangements that are not only beautiful but also meaningful. Whether it’s a romantic wedding, a corporate event, or a personal celebration, BLOEM is here to bring your vision to life.

Offering a wide range of services such as floral styling, floral landscaping, and wedding florals, BLOEM ensures that every arrangement is tailored to your specific needs & budget. With a focus on exceptional quality and attention to detail no matter how big or small the request is Karin’s goal is to make sure you have the best day possible. Let BLOEM “Bloem” you away with their passion for flowers and creativity!

 

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Donna Lee Photography

Hello and welcome to Donna Lee Photography. Bold. Romantic. Timeless. Capturing Love As It Truly Unfolds.

Your wedding day is a collection of moments you’ll never experience in quite the same way again. The nervous excitement before the ceremony, the laughter shared with your favourite people, the tears, the hugs, the dance floor chaos, and the quiet glances that speak louder than words. These are the moments that deserve to be remembered.

At Donna Lee Photography, every wedding is approached with fresh eyes and an open heart. Donna understands that no two love stories are the same, which is why she focuses on documenting your day as it naturally unfolds, creating a gallery that feels authentic, emotional, and uniquely yours.

With a photography style that is bold, romantic, and modern, Donna captures genuine connection rather than stiff poses. Her approach combines gentle guidance with plenty of laughter, helping couples feel relaxed, comfortable, and completely themselves in front of the camera. The result is a collection of images filled with real emotion, natural interactions, and timeless beauty.

From intimate celebrations and elopements to grand wedding days surrounded by family and friends, Donna’s passion lies in preserving the moments that matter most. The stolen glances, the happy tears, the belly laughs, and all those beautiful in-between moments that often become the memories couples treasure the most.

Beyond capturing stunning imagery, Donna becomes a supportive part of your wedding journey. She takes the time to understand your vision, offers guidance throughout the planning process, and helps ensure your day flows seamlessly so you can focus on what truly matters — celebrating your love.

When you look back at your wedding photographs years from now, Donna wants you to do more than simply see your day. She wants you to feel it all over again.

Why Couples Love Donna Lee Photography

♥ Relaxed, natural, and authentic photography style
♥ Bold and romantic imagery with a timeless finish
♥ Minimal posing and genuine candid moments
♥ Supportive guidance throughout your wedding planning journey
♥ Fun, easy-going experience with plenty of laughs
♥ Beautiful storytelling focused on connection and emotion
♥ Perfect for weddings, intimate celebrations, and elopements

A Note From Donna

“Congratulations on your engagement! I would love nothing more than to be part of your wedding day and capture the moments that make your love story uniquely yours. Together, we’ll create beautiful memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.”

Capturing love, laughter, connection, and all the moments in between.

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