THE NEW GO-TOS

The past few wedding seasons have seen local fashion designers – whose focus ordinarily zeroes in on fashionable everyday and event wear for fashion-conscious New Zealand women – branch out into bridesmaid lines, with a focus on making the dresses as perf

BLAK (blak.co.nz)

Created in sizes 6-14, Blak offers designs to suit a range of preferences, and can create fabric in any colour. Dresses are priced between $159-$359 depending on style specifications.

JULIETTE HOGAN ( juliettehogan.com)

Juliette Hogan’s $499+ range stays true to her elegant trademark, with a range of fabrics to choose from.

EVOLUTION (evolutionclothing. co.nz)

With more than 15 styles available (priced $169 or less) Evolution hits a sweet spot between affordable and chic.

MISS CRABB (misscrabb.com)

Miss Crabb brings its sleek, classic look to weddings with a range of fabrics on offer.

DESIGNER WARDROBE (designerwardrobe. co.nz)

Want a designer aesthetic with a light price tag? Having recently opened its first bricks-and-mortar store with a range of items in multiple sizes available, Designer Wardrobe offers new-season styles from a variety of stores ready to rent.