Real Brides
Welcome to our Gown and Altar brides page! Take a look through our effortlessly beautiful gowns for the modern bride, including bespoke designs, stunning styles, bridal accessories, and wedding looks. See our real brides showcase their unique styles on their special day. From classic to modern, we have the perfect dress for you. Let us help you create a wedding look that you’ll cherish forever.
Rhiannon
“Absolutely in love with my wedding dress, was made to fit me and was like a glove. Such a great experience would highly recommend!”
Patrice
“After trying on quite a few dresses and spending hours scrolling Pinterest for inspo, I came across the Gown + Altar’s Riviera Gown and instantly fell in love. I was even more excited when I realised it was a New Zealand brand. Being based in Wellington, I used Gown + Altar’s try-on-at-home service, which was absolutely amazing — the next thing I knew, the dress arrived at my house and I was able to try it on in the comfort of my own home.
From there, the process continued to be incredibly smooth. I met with Isabel via video call to have my measurements taken, then travelled to Tauranga for my final fitting in September. Only a few weeks later, my dress was ready — beautifully made and finished to perfection.
On the day, I felt so beautiful and received endless compliments on the dress. I completed the look with the Flora veil, which was the perfect addition and tied everything together so beautifully.
The entire experience was genuinely so special. I am so grateful to Gown + Altar for creating my dream dress and making the whole journey such a joy. 💕”
Kendyl & Karhlia
“I purchased the Grace gown (NZ size 10) from Gown and Altar, and it was everything I could have dreamed of! The gown was hemmed slightly at the train for better movement, and it struck the perfect balance for my wedding in Sicily – it was easy to wear, elegant, and beautiful. It’s the kind of dress that feels effortless yet elegant, ideal for an abroad wedding or a simple, chic wedding anywhere in the world!
The craftswomanship, fit, and service were amazing. If you want a gown that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and stunning on your wedding day, I couldn’t recommend Gown and Altar more highly!”
-Karhlia
“From start to finish, working with Gown + Alter was a dream. Lucy, Jane and Isabel went above and beyond to make sure my dress was absolutely perfect — working miracles on a very tight timeline. Every interaction was warm, reassuring, and professional. The attention to detail was outstanding, from a flawless fit to the beautifully precise alterations. The communication throughout was fantastic, with regular updates that kept us completely at ease during what can be a stressful time. Will always be grateful for the skill, care, and genuine kindness from the Gown + Alter team. Truly 11/10 experience.”
-Kendyl
Morgan M
“I purchased the Juliette gown from Gown & Altar and I’ve honestly never felt so good in a dress.
Lucy and the entire team were incredible — so welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure the dress was fitted to me in the best way possible. I left the studio feeling confident, comfortable, and completely taken care of.
The sleeve details were absolutely beautiful and were complimented so much by our guests on the day.
I couldn’t recommend Gown & Altar enough. Such a beautiful experience from start to finish”
Katelyn
“I am lost for words, my dress was stunning!! You and the girls have done an amazing job and helped my vision come to life. Thank you so much for taking the time to make my dress, I had so many compliments on how stunning it was and the quality. “
Brooke
“My day was magical & the dress was an absolute hit! I was stopped constantly by people admiring it and asking where it was from. It looked stunning in every photo, and everyone agreed. I’m completely obsessed and so grateful you brought my dream dress to life.”
Tayla
“Just wanted to send through some pictures and say thank you so much for my beautiful dress – it was an absolute dream”
Anna W
“Lucy and the ladies at Gown and Altar are lovely and made the whole process so easy!! They’re very talented at what they do. My dress felt good the whole wedding day and I loved my riviera gown with buttons/straps added to it!”
Rachel C
This cape might have been my favorite thing about my wedding ensemble. It’s fantastic quality and just breathtaking! Even in high winds of the Colorado mountains! I worked closely with Isabel to customize some measurements and she was very kind, professional, accommodating and punctual. I’m already trying to figure out how I can wear it again because I’m so obsessed! Cannot recommend enough to all brides looking for a cape to elevate their look.
