MWL Melbourne
Behind the Doors of Our MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE
Located in Carnegie, our Melbourne boutique offers timeless charm and a personalised experience, with expert stylists devoted to finding the perfect dress for every bride.
BOUTIQUE GALLERY
HOW WILL MY APPOINTMENT WORK?
Your MWL appointment offers complete privacy, with the entire boutique reserved just for you. Explore our entire made to order collection with the help of one of our dedicated bridal stylists, who willl assist with everything from styling to fit. You will be welcomed with a glass of champagne or tea as one of our expert stylists guide you through finding the perfect dress to match your wedding style and body shape. We recommend trying 4 - 6 dresses.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
It is best to do some research to determine which designs you hope to try on. We only offer certain changes for each design, and they can be found online on the page of each design. This way you can come into your appointment knowing exactly which designs you want to try on, making efficient use of the 1 hour appointment! It can also be helpful to bring undergarments of similar styles that you will wear on your wedding day, otherwise, just bring your beautiful self, and an open mind!
WHAT ARE YOUR SAMPLE SIZES?
We do our best to accommodate as many beautiful body types as possible with our sample dresses. For this reason, the majority of our samples range in size from size 6-18, with a couple of designs having smaller or larger sizes available. This allows us to get the largest range of various body types. Our stylists use clips for dresses that are too big, in order to give you the best possible idea of what our dresses will fit like when they are tailored to you.
We absolutely understand that this is a major shopping experience, and it isn’t enjoyable for anyone if we don’t carry what you are looking for! If you have specific questions or if you would like to speak to someone directly about your size concerns and learn more about what we have just for you, please send us an email and we will attempt to answer any of you queries.
HOW MANY GUESTS ARE ALLOWED IN APPOINTMENTS?
We welcome 2-3 guests per bride in our Melbourne boutique. Please feel free to video call any family and friends who can’t be with you on the day. We want to make the experience about you and understand it’s a special time to share. Unfortunately, we do not allow children, but babies in prams are welcome.
WHAT IS YOUR PHOTO POLICY?
Although we allow photos, we request that you wait until the end of your appointment when you have narrowed down your selection to 1 or 2 dresses. We totally understand the temptation to take a lot of photos in your fitting; however, it can be very distracting and slows down the appointment, and ultimately, you will end up trying on fewer dresses.
HOW DOES SIZING WORK?
We do things differently to other bridal labels, so we thought we’d give you a heads up on our process. Our trained stylists will help you to decide on the best size during your appointment. We feel that this allows you the opportunity to have more control over the entire process. When you are ready to place your order, your stylist will record your agreed size on your file. We also offer split sizes if your measurements do not match one standard size between the bust, waist and hip.
FITTINGS AND ALTERATIONS
Because we make our dresses to your best fit option but not couture/custom-made, you most likely will need alterations when you receive your dress. While we take your hollow to hem and heels into account, the length and straps of your dress may need to be shortened according to your personal preference. We recommend affordable seamstresses local to our boutiques who you’re welcome to contact once you have your dress. Please budget for this. Please note that we do not offer or need second fittings when we match your measurements to our generic size chart.
WHEN TO PLACE YOUR ORDER
We have standard and priority order options available, depending on how far out your order is placed from your wedding date. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate orders for all brides, so we recommend discussing timelines with your stylist in your appointment as they will be able to assist you with placing the correct order type for your wedding date. As with most things, the more time you allow to place your order ahead of your wedding date, the better.
POST-WEDDING CARE
Did you know MWL also offers a professional cleaning service to restore your bridal gown to her former glory after she sees you through your wedding day? Ask your stylist in your appointment how you can add professional cleaning to your dress order for a worry-free post-wedding cleaning experience.
We have a variety of payment options available. We recommend having your bank or credit card with you to complete purchase on the day. Alternatively, we offer partial upfront payment through MWL pay on Australian orders. Your stylist will be able to provide more information during your appointment.
We have a 72 hour cancellation policy, so if you did want to cancel/reschedule your appointment, please ensure you do this at least three days before your appointment. If cancelling on a weekend, please reply to your confirmation text message as our stylists do not have access to email on the weekends.
Please see our Terms and Conditions for all orders placed here https://www.madewithlovebridal.com/mwl-terms-and-conditions/
We offer MWL Gift Vouchers which can be purchased here before or after your appointment. These are the perfect gift from a loved one. Our MWL exclusive boutiques e-gift cards are delivered directly to the special someone’s inbox.
HOW TO FIND US
Our address is 13 Arawatta St, Carnegie.
Please arrive on time for your appointment. Arriving earlier means the bride before you may feel rushed and arriving later shortens your appointment.
