Bella Mia Bridal was our first stop shopping for brides maid dresses for a friends wedding. The…read morecustomer service was beyond amazing, treated to a glass of bubbly we felt right at home and found dresses quickly. We couldn't believe our luck and tried other bridal stores just to make sure that our experience wasn't too easy. After a few trips to other stores we had bad customer service, limited selection and poor quality products and ended up back at Bella Mia Bridal. I would highly recommend Bella Mia for any Bridal fashion needs including brides maid dresses and wedding dresses.

The dresses in Coast make me drool, and around these kinds of fabric, that's a bad response. No…read moretouchy, just looky. But I can't help myself! I have to touch them! They're so soft and silky and pretty. And long and elegant. Or short and cute. Too much to choose from! I came in here shopping for bridesmaid dress ideas (though I'd find any excuse to come in) and was given some great ideas by the shop assistant about types of fabric that would match my dress, and how we could go about seeing if they'd work together. She was friendly and helpful, and happy to let me browse in admiration. Their floor length dresses are the highlight of the range. They use such flowing, soft silk and satin that make the dresses fall perfectly, and rich, vibrant colours with classical designs that all have an interesting twist. The prices reflect the overall quality of the dresses, however they come down on some great specials, especially during this time of the year, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye on anything you love. A London brand, their website only lists two stores in Australia, in Sydney and Perth. However, we apparently have a third. Aren't we lucky!

My adventures as a bride-to-be were fairly stressful. That is with the notable exception of working…read morewith George and the team from Alexis George. George took the time to show me the different shapes of wedding dress on me, and how they make me look, to then come up with the most flattering design possible. Using bespoke, eco friendly materials, my gown was meticulously crafted with unbelievable attention to detail. Lace hand cut, secret fasteners to ensure it sat flat against my back, acres of silk with crinkle cut on different angles to create the skirt. Amazing. It fit like a glove, and made me look and feel like a million dollars. George also helped guide me with jewellery, hair and makeup to match. As well as making my mother in law's dress!! Thank you George and Team, I am over the moon. Hope you enjoyed the chocolates. Much love and respect for your art form.

If you're in the market for some high end fashion this local designer is nothing short of…read morebrilliant. If you like to frock up and you're cashed up, this should be your first port of call when you're looking for a knockout dress for that special occasion. Don't be fooled this is red carpet style fashion. If you're looking for something that makes you stand out from the crowd these guys can create one off pieces to make you look a million bucks. If you're in the market for that totally unique bridal creation, as Molly Meldrum says, do yourself a favour and go visit these guys. They also offer a School Formals Register so they keep a record of who's bought what meaning your less likely to come face to face with your arch enemy or your best friend in (horror of horrors) the same dress. On Unley Road, directly opposite the Metro Shopping Centre, Alexis George is the brainchild of husband and wife team George and Pat Georgiou. Admiring their ever changing window if often enough to bring a smile to my face as they display creation after creation in their window on Unley Road. They're just at a spot where the lanes narrow and I have to admit to having slowed down in my car many a times just for a gawk in the window. Seeing what's in the window has even caused me to go on a diet. A virtual Adelaide institution, Alexis George have been around for 30 years now. At the risk of showing my age, I remember when they were in Gawler Place in the city but they've been firmly entrenched in the Unley location for some years now and I'm sure are likely to stay there.

The 'by appointment only' experience is sometimes the best one to have when you are getting a…read morespecial dress created for you - maybe it is a prom night thing, or a debutante ball, possibly you are about to be a bridesmaid. Whatever the occasion it is nice to have the interactive experience with the dressmaker who is going to start with you one on one and work something up according to your tastes. But of course I am not someone who has his dresses made - I just don't wear dresses. But I see the great work happening here and I have met some of the very happy young customers who are delighted to have had such a positive experience, so I am saying I think from everything I have been informed, you may be wise to get a quote at least before purchasing something off the rack for an exorbitant fee when you may be remarkably surprised at the low costs involved comparatively speaking in having your own dress constructed.

I wish I could give them a 20 stars out of 10. I really cannot praise Bride Lab enough! They…read morehonestly know what they're doing and know how to create an unforgettable experience. The attendant we had was so lovely, helpful and you could tell she loved her job, because not only did the bride had the "it" moment but the attendant, me and the mother of the bride did. Honestly could not rate this business high enough! Need to see to believe.

I first shopped at DKs back in the 80's on Hanson Rd when they were a tiny shop packed to the brim…read morewith beautiful fabrics and some not so. To my mind there is no other fabric store The amazing selections of beautiful Thai silks, linens, satins and so much more. So well priced! I won't shop anywhere else. Reading some of the previous comments, I am perplexed by comments regarding the building, I am not there to purchased the building, only the fabric that it houses at very good prices. Cut perfectly by the girls although they are not overly talkative, they know their craft.

DK Fabrics has an amazing range of materials at great prices. Brought up on a strict diet of…read moreSpotlight and Lincraft (all we had in my home town) I was blown away by the prices and variety in this store, dedicated only to making clothes and costumes! Every time I come here for thread or material to make a costume, I see fabric on special and I start trying to find reasons to need it. This is my stop for all things sewing. They have a good range of over-locker thread and a wall of buttons. However, it's the material that amazes. If you can't find what you're looking for in this cavernous place, then I doubt you will find it anywhere. Furs of all colours and patters, patterned fleeces, dozens of heavy duty, serious looking woolens, then hundreds of metres of lace, satin, cottons, rayon, mesh - then a stretch version of each. They helpfully display complementary fabrics together, for example, a coloured lace with appropriate linings and other matches. There is also a great wigs, hats and masks section, beside a huge variety of ribbons and trimmings. This place is costume queen heaven. I spent ten minutes pondering how I could possibly require a $75 double hoop under skirt, or even better, the $120 hoop skirt with heavy tulle for extra volume. I hope there is a DK fabrics for me in heaven.

Rich, beautiful stationary for all occasions as the name suggests and specialising in wedding…read moreinvitations. Their paper is specially selected and they are the sole stockists of the entire range of the Cristina Re range (if that means anything to anyone) in South Australia. The shop is quite large and stock accessories to accompany wedding necessities such as bonboniere, giftware and ring pillows. Much like an up market scrapbooking shop it has exquisite taste in all of the items they stock besides the various papers are ribbons and embellishments. Invitations start from $1 and the choice is yours whether it's a partial invite meaning you finish the rest yourself like adding embelishments, etc or have Miss Tina do the whole shebang. This is just a display but I love the columns on display in the front windows with examples of invitations held up on a pedestal, it's all very elegant and dainty....and yes it does have a chandelier plus soft pink walls, white ceilings and wooden floors. A very pretty shop and a very experienced paper designer.

I had the best experience with the lovely staff at Invitations For All Occasions. I popped in…read morerecently to get some paper and envelopes to make my own invitations and while in the process of paying had a coughing fit (embarrassing to say the least). I asked for a glass of water and they gave me a small bottle of sparkling water at no charge. I only spent a small amount that time but because of their great customer service I will go back again and recommend friends. The staff are lovely, helpful and go above and beyond for their customers.

This store sells some amazingly cheap casual dresses. There are two racks out the front with ankle…read morelength dresses for $13. That sucked me in. The rest of the store is mostly formal dresses and gowns, which are all decently priced, but nothing like as cheap as the casual clothing. The dresses range from $100-$200, and there are some really original styles in here that I haven't seen anywhere else. I love looking at evening gowns, so I had a ball going through this small yet jam-packed shop. Further to the pack is a gorgeous range of children's bridal wear. There are dresses for flower girls, pale pink and while affairs with full skirts of tulle, as well as little suits and vests for the page boys - so very cute! The $5 dollar rack at the very back has a random mixture of items - a pair of shiny blue basketball shorts? Just one pair. Very out of place. The rest of the rack holds women's tops and skirts and some shorter dresses. For $5 I was tempted by several things, even though none of it was my taste. I will keep this place in mind if ever I need another formal gown! Or need to dress up some children for a wedding...or for any reason at all.