Your Private Bridal Appointment
A styling-led experience designed to help you feel calm, confident, and completely yourself.
Your private bridal appointment at Aura is an intimate, styling-led experience designed to help you feel calm, confident and completely yourself. We’ll explore our curated edit of gowns together and guide you toward the pieces that align with your vision. Before your appointment, we recommend reading through our FAQ Guide to help you feel prepared and make the most of your time with us.
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Yes. Aura is a by appointment only studio to ensure every bride has complete privacy and one-on-one attention. When you visit, the entire space is exclusively yours — no other appointments will run during your time.
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To secure your appointment, our booking fees are — $40 on weekdays and $60 on weekends.
This fee will be deducted from your gown purchase should you find the one during your appointment. We know life can be busy — if you need an after-hours appointment, please email bianca@aurabridalstudiocom and we’ll do our best to arrange a time that suits you.
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Your first bridal appointment runs for approximately 60–75 minutes, giving you plenty of time to explore styles, try on gowns, and talk through your vision.
If you’re still deciding and would like to revisit your favourite gowns before making a final decision, we offer complimentary 2nd appointments — simply reach out and we’ll find a time that suits you.
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We recommend bringing up to three guests. Keeping your group small helps the experience feel calm, focused and memorable. If you can’t choose just three, let us know and we can explore other alternatives.
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We are located on terrigal esplanade in the arcade next to Lemmy’s.
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We recommend wearing nude, seamless underwear and keeping makeup light — please avoid heavy makeup, lipstick, or fake tan (especially within a few days of your appointment) as these can transfer onto gowns. You’re welcome to bring your own heels, but we also have pairs available in the studio for you to try.
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Aura carries a curated edit of exclusive designer gowns, with sample sizes ranging from AU 8–14. Each gown is made to order in your closest size and tailored to designer specifications.
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No all gowns at Aura are made to order. This ensures every dress is created especially for you, maintaining the quality, fit, and detail each designer is known for.
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Most gowns take around 5–8 months to be made depending on the designer. If your wedding date is sooner, our designers offer rush options for an additional fee.
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We suggest starting your dress search about 12 months before your wedding day and making your final decision 8–10 months out. This allows time for your gown to be created and delivered, plus an additional few weeks for alterations to achieve that perfect fit.
If your wedding is coming up sooner, don’t stress — we will work with our designers to see what’s possible within your timeline.
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Almost always! As each gown is made to order in your closest size, minor adjustments such as hemming or tightening the bodice are typically needed to achieve that flawless fit.
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Congratulations! We’re so honoured to share this moment with you.
From here we’ll take your measurements, confirm your order with the designer and provide a clear timeline for production and delivery. You will also receive an email with confirmation and everything to expect along the way.
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As all Aura gowns are made to order, we’re unable to offer refunds or exchanges. We’ll guide you carefully through the process to ensure you feel confident and informed before purchasing.
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We operate by appointment only and can accommodate a limited number of brides each week.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, we kindly ask for 48 hours’ notice. As we offer a limited number of private fittings each week, appointment fees are non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours as they cannot be reallocated at such short notice.
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Our gowns range from $3,000 – $7,000, with most sitting between $3,000 - $5,000. During your booking process, we’ll ask about your preferred budget to help tailor your appointment and ensure we have beautiful options within your range.