Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bluebell Bridal is by appointment only – sorry no walk-ins.

Finding the dress is a big moment, and we want to give you the full VIP treatment. Your personal stylist will be all yours during your appointment, ready to hype you up, answer all your questions, and help you find a gown that feels so you.

Bluebell Bridal Booking Fees

We’re all about giving you a luxe, personalised experience – and to lock in your spot, a booking fee applies (don’t worry, it goes towards your dream dress if you purchase within 6 months).

Weekday Styling – $50
A chill 2-hour sesh, (bring up to 3 guests) Tuesday–Friday. Perfect for brides who want time, space, and total main character energy.

Saturday Styling – $60
Weekend vibes with your crew (bring up to 3 guests). 2 hours to discover, style, and soak in the magic.

Need a second visit – $25?
Book a 1-hour additional appointment  if you’ve been in within the last 6 months. Try on faves, fine-tune the vibe lock in “the one”.

Alterations Appointments
A complimentary consultation to obtain a quote  is offered to brides who have purchased from Bluebell Bridal.
Brides who bought their gown elsewhere are also welcome to book an alterations appointment to obtain a quote and paying a fee that is deducted from alterations if you proceed.

Payment & Rescheduling

• Booking fees are paid via PayPal at the time of booking to secure your exclusive styling session.
• The fee cannot be transferred or used by a third party.
• A minimum of 48 hours’ written notice is required to cancel an appointment and receive a refund of the booking fee. 
• If less than 48 hours’ notice is given, the booking fee is non-refundable.

Your bridal journey deserves a touch of luxury and personalisation—let us create an unforgettable experience just for you.

We love a supportive squad, to keep the expericne personal and relaxed, we kindly ask that each bride brings up the three guests.

if you want to bring one more, please reach out to us ahead of your appointment via  0419 388 049

No stress if you need to change your appointment, just give us a heads up at least 48 hours before the booked time by emailing salon@bluebellbridal.com.au or calling/SMSing 0419 388 049  and we’ll change it for you with no extra fees.

If you let us know inside 48 hours of your appointment no refund is offered, so please plan ahead.

Also your appointment is just for you, it cannot be passed onto anyone else and needs to be used withing 90 days of the original booking.

Good News! Your booking fee counts towards your gown purchase if made at Bluebell Bridal.

Any questions? Please reach out to us.

No need to worry, in addition to the initial email you will receive, we’ll send you a reminder via sms and email as your appointment approaches.

Just a heads up – our emails can occasionally sneak into spam folders, so please check there too.

Bluebell Bridal has an incredible selection of gowns. to provide you with a guide please see below price ranges for our gowns excluding alterations.

Alex Perry Bride $5750- $8500

Alex Perry Bride Edit $725 – $4000

Ella Moda $7700 – $10,000

Floure Studio $7600 – $8500

Joseph Sayadi $5950 – $7350

Maticevski $2900 – $8500

Moira Hughes $5768 – $7885

Prea James $4000 – $8545

Sassi Holford $6000 -$8000

Tobi Sage $4699 – $5000

By Appointment Only:

Tuesday 11.30am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 10am – 5.30pm
Thursday 10am – 5.30pm
Friday 10am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Closed: Sundays Mondays and Public Holiday Weekends

Use our online booking system for ‘real time’ availability and instant email confirmation (don’t forget to check your spam folders) 

To secure your preferred time, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

We totally get wanting to experience the bridal moment side by side, but to make sure each bride gets the full experience we do not offer shared or split appointments.

If you both want to come in on the same day, just book two separate appointments.

All First Styling Appointments: 2 Hours

All Additional Styling Appointments: 1 Hour

Accessories Appointments: 30 minutes

All First Alterations Appointments: 1 Hour

Found the one? Here’s how it works:

✔️ We take your measurements
✔️ We pick your standard size
✔️ You pay a 50% deposit to lock it in (standard delivery – no rush fees)
✔️ The rest is due when you come in to meet your dress

For any rush orders (anything under 6 months) – give us a call on 0419 388 049

Simple. Straightforward. Let’s make it official. 💍👗

Most dresses take 6–8 months to arrive (designer timelines vary).

Need it sooner? Rush orders may be possible for an extra fee (subject to approval).
If that’s you, reach out — we’ve got you.

Your stylist will make sure your gown arrives well before the big day, with time for alterations to get that made-just-for-you fit. 

Yes, we ship gowns worldwide! Once your dress arrives, we’ll give you a shipping quote based on your location.

We use DHL, our reliable courier, to make sure your gown gets to you safely and on time. If you prefer to use your own shipping method, that’s totally fine too — just let us know. 

Almost always, yes! Every bride’s body is unique, so alterations make sure your gown fits flawlessly. Alterations aren’t included in your gown purchase, but Bluebell Bridal offers expert in-house alterations services from Tuesdays–Fridays.  Whether your gown is from Bluebell Bridal or another salon, we’re here to perfect your fit, so we recommend to book your alterations consultation around 8–10 weeks before your big day!

Of course, you’re under no obligation to use our alterations service.

At Bluebell Bridal, we usually begin alterations around 10 weeks before your wedding to ensure the perfect fit.

Need things done sooner? Give us a call on 0419 388 049 — Our team will do everything we can to accommodate you!

Along with your initial one-hour consultation, you can expect up to 3 or 4 fittings to achieve the perfect fit for your big day.

Bluebell Bridal is located on Flinders Lane in the “Paris Quarter” District of fabulous Melbourne with numerous under cover parking options.

If you are driving in to visit us and looking for under cover parking, we recommend searching for “City CBD parking near 141 Flinders Lane”.

If using public transport, we are close to Flinders Street Station, and numerous tram routes.

Why not make your day searching for your dream gown an event to remember!

Plan to have brunch prior to your styling appointment or lunch and champers after at one of the many wonderful restaurants in walking distance of our Salon.

We recommend you plan around your 90 minute appointment with us to make your trip to Melbourne’s CBD Paris Quarter District an adventure for either the entire morning or afternoon. Then again, why not just make the day of it!

Yes, for our customers.

We suggest you start looking for your gown 10-12 months ahead of your wedding day.

We cannot accept appointments whereby the wedding day more than 14 months in advance of your booked appointment.

Our designers offer different delivery times on gowns ordered. This timing will also ensure that you will have the option to choose from our full range of gowns, and to allow sufficient time for alterations following delivery of your gown.

If you need to cancel and want a refund on the booking fee, just let us know 48  hours or more before your appointment by emailing salon@bluebellbridal.com.au 

Appointments cannot be cancelled via SMS or calling.

Cancelling with less than 48 hours notice? Please note the booking fee is non-refundable at that point.

Want to reschedule instead? Easy – just reach out to us via salon@bluebellbridal.com.au or by calling 0419 388 049

Given how special wedding gowns are, we kindly ask that you do not bring in food or drinks into the salon.

Please call us on 03 9662 3331 or email salon@bluebellbridal.com.au  as we are here to assist in any way we can.

We have a very small selection of gowns that you can purchase directly from our salon floor, we also have a selection of gown suppliers who can offer a “rush” or “priority” service speeding up the delivery of your gown. Please kindly note that rush fees apply.

Bluebell Bridal does not offer a gown hire service.

Upon your arrival at our salon, we will introduce you to your personal stylist, who will accompany you on your bridal gown search.

We suggest wearing nude coloured underwear and please feel free to bring in any other undergarments or shape wear you may wish to wear under your gown. The correct underwear can transform the look and fit of your gown.

Please bring a list of your favourite gown styles that you have seen on our web site along with any inspirational images that may have caught your eye. Please also come in with an open mind and don’t be surprised if you find “the one” on your first visit to our salon.

We have salon sample gowns in sizes 8 to 12.

Salon sample gowns vary in size from designer to designer.

Please call us on 0419 388 049 to be added to our wait-list. We will call you immediately should an appointment become available. Regrettably we cannot guarantee that an appointment will become available.

All prices quoted on this web site are in Australian Dollars

You may wish to undertake your own research to choose a gown cleaning specialist but if you are looking for a suggestion from us, please call Syndal’s  Dry Cleaners on 03 9887 8114