Mariana Hardwick wedding dresses equals love at first sight.

The picture of feminine energy, beauty, and opulent elegance, they are everything a girl could want on the most memorable day of her life.

Mariana Hardwick is a seasoned designer who takes a fashion approach to designing the modern wedding dress. She has won five of Australia’s Fashion Industry Awards for her uncanny ability to combine ever-changing trends with classic elements.

In the 1970s, when Mariana was owner of “the Garb Shop”, she found that women were just starting to discover their own sense of self and style. Suddenly, there was a demand for alternative clothing with a timeless appeal, using high-quality goods. Inspired by dresses from the Victorian and Edwardian periods to the 1920s, she searched the world for rich antique silks and laces and created her collections from these lavish materials. And so, in 1982, Mariana Hardwick was launched as the first contemporary bridal wear line in Australia.

Mariana Hardwick maintains its position at the top of the industry by being in tune with the evolution of contemporary design and responding promptly to the needs of her clientele.

Here are just some of our favorites from her collections. Browse her shop for the complete line of bridal wear.

The Luxe Collection

These wedding dresses are made with the highest standards of European bespoke couture in mind, using luxurious fabrics and intricate hand detailing.

Violette

Primrose Noir

Noella

Harlow

The Salon Collection

This is all about signature Hardwick gowns—traditional with a twist.

Solandra

Chanson D’Amore

Marguerite

Daphne Du Maurier

The Bride Nouveau Collection

These are a new style of wedding dress to cater to the contemporary bride, pushing the boundaries of the Mariana Hardwick look and taking a more fashion-forward approach.

Siren

Sapphire

Carmina

Athena

{Images via Mariana Hardwick}