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October 3-7 | Starting at $500“Preferred Vendors – A Bride To Be. Dare To Be Different”
Here at A Bride To Be. Dare To Be Different, our brides don’t do ‘cookie-cutter’.
Our brides have bold, alternative and colourful wedding aesthetics, and their weddings deserve vendors who truly get it.
If you’re wearing a bespoke, detailed or coloured wedding dress, choosing the right vendors matters. Below are the trusted creatives we proudly recommend to our brides.
Photography
Our brides often wear coloured, gothic, ombré or highly detailed gowns. Many traditional photographers rely heavily on sepia tones and are used to photographing white dresses only. Unfortunately, this can distort colour, detail and body shape – especially for curvy brides.
Blunt but honest advice from Becky, your Wedding Dress Designer: you can’t redo your wedding day or your photos.
That’s why we recommend photographers who know how to photograph colour, texture and real brides beautifully.
The Portrait Lens
https://www.theportraitlens.photos/
Luke is our newest recommended wedding photographer, and we’re thrilled to have him collaborating on an upcoming alternative gothic wedding shoot.
He understands dramatic styling, bold colour and non-traditional bridal aesthetics.
✨ Special Offer: Luke is offering 20% off wedding photography for brides who book their dream wedding dress with A Bride To Be. Dare To Be Different and secure him as their photographer.
Matthew Eastgate Photography & Film
Matthew has photographed many of our real brides and truly understands how to capture coloured gowns, intricate beadwork and dramatic styling without washing out the details.
His work is cinematic, emotional and timeless.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattheweastgatephotography
Real bride examples photographed by Matthew:
Kat Cherry Photography
Kat specialises in creative, personality-driven wedding photography. She’s brilliant with alternative brides, rockabilly styles and non-traditional weddings, capturing colour and emotion exactly as they appear in real life.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katcherryphotographer
Website: https://www.katcherry.com.au/
Real bride examples photographed by Kat:
Florists
Truly Beautiful Weddings – Tracey Watts
Tracey has styled countless of our brides’ weddings – from stunning bouquets to full venue floral styling.
She is creative, reliable and calm under pressure.
Fun fact: Tracey was also my own wedding florist and literally saved my wedding three days out after a florist nightmare. Absolute lifesaver.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trulybeautifulweddings
Wild Blooms Australia
Specialising in dried florals and DIY floral arrangements, Wild Blooms is perfect for brides wanting long-lasting, earthy or boho-alternative florals.
We love Tahlia’s creative eye and unique designs.
Website: https://wildblooms.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildbloomsaustralia
Alterations
Rachel’s Custom Sewing
Professional, experienced and detail-focused alterations for brides who need expert tailoring on bespoke or non-standard gowns.
https://www.facebook.com/rachelscustomsewingtoowoomba
Wedding Stylists, Planners & Furniture HIre
French Affair Hire – Weddings & Special Events
Julie and Lourie Rhodes are incredible at bringing wedding styling dreams to life. From furniture hire to full wedding planning, they help our brides create cohesive, visually stunning events.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frenchaffairhire
All Perfectly Planned
Sharon Edwards is a wedding planning extraordinaire with over 25 years’ experience.
From furniture hire to full wedding planning and on-the-day coordination, she ensures everything runs smoothly.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALLPERFECTLYPLANNED
Berry Vintage
Perfect for boho and vintage-inspired weddings, Berry Vintage offers unique furniture and styling pieces that elevate relaxed, creative celebrations.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berryvintagehire
Venues
Branell Homestead
A beautiful countryside venue ideal for romantic, rustic and alternative weddings.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranellHomestead
Website: https://branell.com.au/
Porters Plainland
A versatile venue offering modern amenities with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for stylish regional weddings.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portersplainlandhotel
Website: https://www.portersplainland.com.au/
Gabbinbar
A heritage estate with timeless elegance, perfect for brides wanting classic romance with dramatic surroundings.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabbinbar
Website: https://www.gabbinbar.com.au/
Silver Ridge
A scenic venue offering sweeping views and a flexible layout for both traditional and alternative weddings.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverridgeweddings
Website: https://toowoombaweddingvenue.com/
Brisbane Registry
Ideal for intimate ceremonies, elopements and legal weddings with a city backdrop.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbdm.qld/?hl=en
Horse Hire
Dray Horse Shires
Perfect for fairytale, country or statement entrances. These beautiful horses add unforgettable magic to your wedding day.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drayhorse.shires
Recently featured at Kath’s wedding
If you’re planning a wedding that’s bold, colourful, alternative or unapologetically you, these vendors are tried, tested and trusted by our brides.”
