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A-Line Wedding Dresses

Karen’s designs put a contemporary spin on what would normally be a traditional look by using gorgeous, superior quality fabrics and harmonizing them with modern silhouettes.

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A-Line Wedding Dresses


Dreaming of a classic look for your wedding day that still perfectly displays your style and who you are? A-line wedding dresses by KAREN WILLIS HOLMES are certainly not your average A-line gowns. Karen’s designs put a contemporary spin on what would normally be a traditional look by using gorgeous, superior quality fabrics and harmonising them with modern silhouettes.

If you’re after timelessness and yet you’re finding yourself loving the idea of a plunging neckline or high leg split, we say have your cake and eat it too.

There’s something incredibly special about having the ultimate bridal moment when you enter your wedding in a gown with a full skirt, but lots of our brides have searched high and low and looked at countless ball gown wedding dresses that just don’t feel quite right.

Through impeccable fit and flattering shapes you’re sure to find your modern-day princess wedding dress from our collections with a shape that’s slightly slimmer than a ball gown but not lacking in fun or fullness.

Experience the true essence of KAREN WILLIS HOLMES and what makes our modern and timeless wedding dresses so special by booking an appointment with one of our talented bridal stylists. We are here to help you find your dream wedding dress or bridal outfit and style you with the perfect accessories like veils and trains. Our bridal boutiques are located in main cities around Australia – in SydneyMelbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Are you ready to start your unforgettable wedding dress journey with KAREN WILLIS HOLMES?

Browse our styles of wedding gowns today from Backless, Fit And Flare, High/Halter Neck, Jumpsuits/Pantsuits, Long Sleeve, Off The Shoulder, Open/Plunge Neck, Separates/Two Piece, Short, Simple, Spaghetti Strap, Split Skirt, Strapless, Structured and V-Neck.

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: 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

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?

For the ELOPE collection the size range is AUS/ UK 4 – 20 | US 0 – 16 and we have size AUS/UK 10 | US 6 samples in store for you to try on.

For the LUXE collection the size range is AUS/ UK 4 – 16 | US 0 – 12 and these gowns are sold on a first come first serve basis.

For the WILD HEARTS collection the size range is AUS/ UK 4 – 20 | US 0 – 16 and we have size AUS/UK 10 | US 6 samples in store for you to try on.

For the BESPOKE collection the size range is AUS/ UK 4 – 20 | US 0 – 16 and we have size AUS/UK 10 | US 6 samples in store for you to try on.

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 an A-Line Wedding Dress?

A-line gowns look stunning when styled with a veil or detachable trains. Larger skirts already give a classic bridal feeling, and nothing completes that quite like a veil. Adding a train doesn’t always necessarily add more volume, but depending on which train you choose it can add a unique twist to a timeless gown. 

What is an A-Line Wedding Dress?

A-line gowns have larger, non-fitted skirts. Their bodices can be any shape, any style neckline and have structure or be un-structured. The one unifying component of all A-line dresses is the skirt. That being said, some A-line gowns have lots of volume while others are modified A-line skirts that flow gently beyond your hips. Depending on your skirt you can also add a hoop skirt to further increase the volume and give your A-line wedding dress more of a ballgown feel.  

Where can I try on KWH A-Line 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 an A-Line Dress?

Gowns from the ELOPE & BESPOKE collections 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 booking lead time of 4 – 6 months, however, because we make these gowns in our own workroom we can sometimes work with shorter time frames.

Gowns from the LUXE collection are sold from stock or available for pre-order. Due to the nature of this collection the gowns are sold on a first come first serve basis.

Gowns from the WILD HEARTS collection are made in Australia and our recommended lead time is 4 months from your wedding date, plus time for alterations.

What do I Wear Under an A-Line Dress?

The beauty of an A-line dress is you won’t have to worry about shape wear in the same way as you would with a fitted gown, however brides still interested in hearing our expert advice on which shape wear to choose can look here. 

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