Revealed: SA’s Bridal Hub
South Australia’s most renowned bridal boutiques, featuring the best custom couture and international labels, as well as decadent (and delicious!) wedding cake-makers, can all be found on the high streets and hidden laneways within the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
For her
Norwood’s Couture + Love + Madness combines elegance and edge in its designs.
From stunning made-to-measure gowns and global prêt-à-porter designs, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is home to countless bridal boutiques that hold your forever dress.
In Norwood, local atelier Couture + Love + Madness – led by designer Cristina Tridente – combines classic elegance with a contemporary edge when creating made-to-measure dresses for modern brides.
Exclusive couture also takes centre stage at GretaKate, where an intimate customisation journey and emphasis on imported fabrics, lace and beading design make up your dress experience. There are also two devoted bridal boutiques in the Norwood area with more than 40 years of experience each: Calèche Bridal ready-to-wear gowns and couture creations conveys ‘effortless European elegance’, while Alexis George works closely with clients to hand-make dresses that best reflects their unique sense of style.
Custom design aside, prêt-à-porter style finds its stride along Payneham Road. For fashion-forward brides-to-be, find elevated couture houses like Jane Hill and Cherie by Oui at Imagine Bridal Lounge and timeless yet affordable designs at Bridal on Payneham.
At Adelaide Bridal Emporium, let the in-the-know staff guide you through their style orientated and classic collections featuring designs by Allure Bridal House and more. And, with more than 400 gowns in-store and decades of experience, Jenny & Gerry’s has the perfect dress for every type of bride – from bohemian glam to classic romanticism and sleek, modern styles.
For him
The Parade’s Oscar Hunt is made for the modern man.
Fashion is also about feeling good! While your future hubby might hate hitting the shops, the right suit will make him feel confident, comfortable and cool.
Oscar Hunt is made for the modern man, with quality craftsmanship and individuality front-of-mind for The Parade-based boutique’s tailoring and retail team. Here, contemporary couture design meets traditional tailoring to create made-to-measure suits that stand the test of time.
At Knightsman, book a one-on-one consultation where your style comes first at the Norwood showroom. Everything is made in-house at the bespoke tailoring boutique – from their deep velvet jackets to linen three-piece suits. Or, purchase or hire suits from global fashion houses like Armani, Versace and Hugo Boss at Gerry’s Suit Hire & Sales on Payneham Road. With more than 700 suits in stock (including their own Made in Italy range) and an in-house tailoring team, there’ll be no difficulty finding or designing dream day attire.
Decadent cake designs
Sucre Patisserie specialises in one-of-kind sponge-style cakes.
Your cake is more than just a sweet treat to indulge in on your wedding day! Traditionally, your wedding cake symbolises good fortune and luck, with top-tier ingredients representing a happy marriage.
Today, wedding day desserts capture a couple’s taste and style. Find your perfect slice from Norwood Payneham & St Peters collection of cake makers, including Sucre Patisserie, which specialises in creating one-of-kind sponge-style cakes, croquembouche and mousse-based desserts, or Heidelberg Cakes, which have been baking tasty cakes (think layers of black forest, strawberry sponge or delicious citrus) since 1991. The Stepney-based business has also been gluten-free since 2020 – perfect for coeliac brides and those with gluten sensitivities!
Visit the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the hub of South Australian bridal.
