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BESPOKE

Explore our range of BESPOKE wedding gowns that are forward thinking and innovative, designed to make you stand out against the crowd on your wedding day.

Choose from Seasonal Pieces or Design Your Gown to create a customised bridal look.

Seasonal Pieces

Explore our range of seasonal BESPOKE wedding gowns that are forward thinking and innovative, designed to make you stand out against the crowd on your wedding day.

Seasonal Pieces
The Catalina gown by Karen Willis Holmes, a strapless simple wedding dress with an A-Line skirt.

Design Your Gown

All of our DYG BESPOKE wedding gowns are designed specifically to mix and match interchangeably, creating limitless options that brides can choose from to build their own custom dream wedding dress.

Design Your Gown
The Taryn bodice by Karen Willis Holmes, a simple, U-neckline wedding dress bodice with straps paired with the edgy Camille skirt.
Real bride Charlotte and Myles stand in the middle of a tree lined street together. She wears the ivory Leonie Alexia gown by KWH.
Real bride Valentina shows off the details of her Blake Camille gown; a corseted traditional style wedding dress by Karen Willis Holmes.

Real Brides

We are inspired every day by our KAREN WILLIS HOLMES Real Brides wearing BESPOKE dresses.

We love to see real women wear our wedding gowns, reflecting their own style and individuality. We celebrate every one of our Real Brides, it is a privilege to be chosen as their wedding dress designer for their special day.

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BESPOKE


The BESPOKE collection by KAREN WILLIS HOLMES is a luxury line of wedding dresses, handmade in our very own Sydney workroom. Inclusive of the BESPOKE line is our DYG collection which is designed so that you can create your own gown and customise your look for your day. Within BESPOKE are stunningly unique gowns that range from fit and flare shapes with plunging necklines, to strapless beaded ballgowns and everything in-between.

The best part? If you find yourself loving the bodice on one dress and the skirt on another within our DYG BEPOKE line, you have the ability to pick the perfect combination that suits your vision for your wedding dress.

All of our DYG wedding gowns are designed specifically to mix and match interchangeably, creating hundreds of different options that brides can choose from to build their dream wedding dress.

When you visit one of our five KAREN WILLIS HOLMES boutiques we will have separate bodices and skirts available so you truly get to try on the DYG BESPOKE collection as it was meant to be experienced; by selecting each piece that creates your dream gown as you see fit. Our expert staff will be able to assist you and make suggestions when creating your finished look.

On many of our BESPOKE gowns (even our seasonal pieces), you’ll also have the choice of multiple customisable options such as; choosing a button back or lace-up back, adding a strap to our strapless gowns, adding a sleeve to our sleeveless dresses, making a personalised neckline adjustment to our deeper V-neck gowns, and more. Our BESPOKE collection consists of sophisticated, custom wedding dresses which have a structured fit that so many brides love.

The softer dresses in this collection are figure-flattering and offer a flawless silhouette. The BESPOKE collection is a perfect balance of classic and contemporary— each gown is reminiscent of a timeless look with a fresh, modern twist, and many have a simple, minimalist feel to them. The details are brought out in subtle and unexpected ways; flattering seam lines, open necklines, cutaway and illusion panels, unique embellishments, statement sleeves. Karen doesn’t just design beautiful gowns, she breathes new life into classic styles.

Picture a fit and flare V-neck dress suddenly becoming something never seen before when made in honeycomb mesh fabric with stunning details, or a timeless strapless A-line gown made unexpectedly modern with a feature split in the skirt and added pockets. This line is handmade with the highest quality materials in our Sydney workroom just for you.

FAQ's

About the Brand

Australian wedding dress designer KAREN WILLIS HOLMES has been at the forefront of bridal fashion since being established in 2000, providing beautifully designed and handcrafted wedding gowns for the elegant, modern and timeless bride. Our team is based in Australia and every one of our staff is dedicated to our company’s mission and the brides we have the pleasure of working with. Our goal is to always create a one-of-a-kind, personal and genuine experience for brides when finding their perfect wedding dress.

Read more about KWH here.

How do I Try on a KWH Dress?

We have four boutiques across Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The details of each boutique are located below:

Sydney BOOK HERE
Sydney Flagship Emporium
9 Doody St Alexandria, NSW
Ph (02) 8338 1078
sydney@karenwillisholmes.com
Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5:30 pm (with 7 pm late-night by appointment)
Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

Melbourne BOOK HERE
1010 High Street, Armadale, VIC
Ph (03) 9509 0454
melbourne@karenwillisholmes.com
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5:30 pm (with 7 pm late-night by appointment)
Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday: By Appointment Only

Brisbane BOOK HERE
32 Latrobe Tce, Paddington, QLD
Ph (07) 3368 2216
brisbane@karenwillisholmes.com
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5:30 pm (with 7 pm late-night by appointment)
Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

Perth BOOK HERE
309 Newcastle St, Northbridge, WA
Ph (08) 9381 5551
perth@karenwillisholmes.com
Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm (with 7 pm late-night by appointment)
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Closed

We are also stocked across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.  For a detailed list of stockists, visit Stockist Locations.

What’s the Price Range?

The cost of a KAREN WILLIS HOLMES wedding dress ranges from AUD $2,190 to AUD $13,000. For the average cost of each collection, see below.

The ELOPE collection ranges in price from $590 to $5,290.

The LUXE collection ranges in price from $2,500 to $3,790.

The WILD HEARTS collection ranges in price from $2,190 to $2,990.

The BESPOKE collection ranges in price from $2,500 to $13,000.

What Size Samples do you Have & What is the Size Range of your Collections?

All of our collections except for our LUXE ready to wear collection are available to order in size range AUS/ UK 4 – 20. We have size AUS/UK 10 and some AUS/UK 16 store samples to try on.

The LUXE collection is ready to wear and is available to purchase in size range is AUS/ UK 4 – 16. These gowns are sold on a first come first serve basis. Pending stock availability, you will be trying on the size you will be purchasing.

I Don't Live Near a KWH Boutique or Stockist, How can I Purchase a KWH Gown or Obtain Expert Advice?

If you don’t live near a KWH boutique, contact our customer service team directly and we will have a solution for you to secure your dream gown. Our team can also offer you styling advice via phone or email. Feel free to contact them on +61 2 9519 3901 or info@karenwillisholmes.com.

What if I Have a Short Timeline?

We do carry stock of some gowns in-house, or we can sometimes make an ELOPE or BESPOKE gown in much shorter timeframes if we have all the fabric and time in our production calendar to fit your order in. As well, our LUXE line is a ready-to-wear line which means we can work with a shorter time frame as long as your desired gown is in stock. While we can work with shorter time frames, we always recommend a longer timeline, as having a shorter one will limit what is available to you.

If you have a short time frame, please contact us on info@karenwillisholmes.com or + 61 2 9519 3901 to discuss your options.

Will I Need Alterations?

Alterations are expected and essential for the finishing touches to any gown and will make the gown truly yours. When purchasing a gown, we take your body measurements to help determine the closest standard size to your body based on our size chart. However, alterations are needed to fine-tune for fit and to your personal preference. Whether that means taking in a gown to make it smaller for your hips, bust, or waist (or maybe everywhere), adding cups, shortening straps, hemming the length, and adding in the bustle for your train, alterations are a standard part of the whole process.

How do I Style a BESPOKE Wedding Dress?

Our BESPOKE gowns look breathtaking when styled with our veils and detachable trains. These gowns complement a veil as they’re already so luxurious and truly bridal. Adding a train only amplifies that bridal feel and gives you a bold transition from ceremony to reception while also creating a look that’s uniquely your own.

What is a BESPOKE Wedding Dress?

The BESPOKE collection by KAREN WILLIS HOLMES is a luxury line of wedding dresses, handmade in our very own Sydney workroom. Within this collection is the DYG line which is designed so that you can create your own gown and customise your look for your day. The BESPOKE line has stunningly unique gowns that range from fit and flare shapes with plunging necklines, to strapless beaded ballgowns and everything in-between.

Where can I try on KWH BESPOKE Dresses in Person?

Have you fallen in love with one of our handmade wedding dresses? We have boutiques across Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth where you can work with our dedicated bridal stylists and try on your KWH favourites. You can also visit one of our many stockists across the globe if our boutiques are not in your area.

What is the Lead Time for a BESPOKE Dress?

Gowns from the BESPOKE collection are made in Australia and are made to order to a standard size- whatever size you measure closest to at the time of your appointment. We recommend a shopping lead time of 6-9 months and a booking lead time 6 months, however, because we make these gowns in our own workroom we can sometimes work with shorter time frames.

What do I Wear Under a BESPOKE Dress?

Unsure about shape wear? Our expert stylists broke down our best tips for how to choose when navigating the world of shape wear for your wedding dress here.

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