Frequently Asked Questions

Wedding dress prices vary from brand to brand and are dependent on the quality of the craftsmanship, fabric used and specific details on the dress. Our prices range from R 20 000 – R 55 000 with most dresses between R 25 000 – R37 000.

Normal order lead times

Since your wedding dress will be made on order, our normal order lead times are 12 – 16 weeks. We also require an additional 6 – 8 weeks for alterations. We highly recommend that you shop and order your dress 6 to 8 months ahead of your wedding day, to avoid any unnecessary pressure.
Once your order has been placed with us, we will confirm the arrival date of your dress. From here, you can relax and enjoy the rest of your wedding planning journey while your wedding dress is in good hands!

Rush Order options

At Timeless Bridal Couture, we understand the journey you are about to embark on and that there are isolated cases where planning months ahead of the wedding might be impossible. To assist you in finding your perfect dress on time, we offer rush and super rush options at an additional cost and subject to confirmation from our suppliers.

We encourage you to kindly contact us if you find yourself in a situation where you do not have 6 – 8 months to order your wedding dress. We will go the extra mile to accommodate you in any possible way to make sure that your wedding day remains an unforgettable experience.

Trying on wedding dresses is a special occasion. We work on an appointment basis to make sure we dedicate all our love, attention, and expertise into your fitting!

Our intimate and exclusive bridal consultations are an hour and a half long. During your consultation you are allowed to fit as many dresses as you wish in the available time.
You will not only get a wide selection of wedding dresses and accessories to choose from, but we will also provide you with a variety of refreshments, including a selection of tea, coffee, and sparkling wine.

Our bridal consultants will assist you to find that perfect wedding dress. With our experience and knowledge, we will have the knack to advise and recommend dresses that will not only fit your body type and skin tone, but also your personal style.

Please note that since we are providing you with a highly professional service and expertise, we charge a R495 consultation fee.

After your dress fitting, you are invited to come for a complimentary follow-up to fit your favourite dress or dresses again before making your final decision.

Finding your wedding dress is a once in a lifetime experience. Make sure you select only those closest to you that will enhance this experience for you. We allow 2 guests and the bride.

Wedding dress sizes are brand specific. We use your bust, waist, and hip measurements to determine the size we need to order from the brand specific size chart. We also consider the wedding dress style and fit before making a final decision on which size to order for you.

We have highly skilled wedding dress seamstresses who are on standby to make the necessary alterations to your wedding dress. This way we can be certain that you are utterly happy with the way your dress fit before your wedding day.

Once your dress arrives at our studio, we will contact you to arrange your first wedding dress fitting. Your first fitting will ideally be 8 weeks before the wedding. Depending on the extent of alterations that need to be done, we will confirm the number of fittings after the first one at our studio. Your final fitting will be 2-3 weeks before your wedding day to ensure the perfect fit of your wedding dress.

Buyers beware! No authentic bridal brands sell their wedding dresses online. There is no substitute for the quality and designs of wedding gowns purchased through authorised wedding dress retailers like Timeless Bridal Couture. No authorised bridal retailers will sell authentic wedding dresses designed by recognised bridal brands online. For this reason, none of our wedding dresses are available for online sale, as it is prohibited by recognised bridal brands. Timeless Bridal Couture is an authorised retailer for Essense of Australia, Stella York, Madi lane, and Tiffany’s Bridal.

Wedding dress styles are mostly categorised into three main groups:

Mermaid Wedding Dresses

Mermaid wedding dresses are fitted throughout the bodice, waist and hips and flare out at the bodice. They are a great option for a bride wanting to show off her feminine curves. Read more about our mermaid wedding dress selection – Read More

Princess Wedding Dresses

Princess wedding dresses are typically fitted over the bodice and flows into a volumes ball gown type skirt. Read more about our princess wedding dress selection here – Read More

A-Line Wedding Dresses

A-line wedding dresses have fitted waistlines with a soft flared skirt. Read more about our a-line wedding dress selection here – Read More

Most wedding dress styles are offered in more than one colour option. The colour options typically include:

Ivory

Ivory wedding dresses are a softer version of pure white. They are typically also referred to as off white and have a creamier undertone compared to traditional pure white.

Ivory/Nude

Nude wedding dresses have a nude lining under ivory lace and tulle. The nude lining creates a contrasting effect under the ivory lace which showcases the intricate details of the lace beautifully. Read more about nude wedding dresses here – Read More

Pure White

Pure white has a very distinctive white look. On pure white wedding dresses there are no signs of any other colour and they often appear a touch blue because of the cold undertone of the white. Traditionally, this was the most popular colour for wedding dresses, but the modern bridal landscape has changed, and ivory or nude wedding dresses are the most popular choice for modern day brides.

The most popular wedding dress trends are at the heart of our dress selection. We focus on fashion forward trends and cutting-edge designs to bring you the latest in bridal fashion. Our Top Trends include:

Lace wedding dresses

Lace wedding dresses are ever so popular! The variety of laces available have designers spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the perfect lace for their designs. Lace simply never goes out of style and has remained a timeless classic for so any brides. Read more about our lace wedding dresses here – Read More

Simple wedding dresses

A simple wedding dress is an effortless style for the minimalist bride who want to make a real statement with a timeless less-is-more look! When it comes to simple wedding dresses, dress construction and quality fabric is of upmost importance to really showcase the beauty of modern-day simplicity. Read more about our simple wedding dresses here – Read More

Beach wedding dresses

A beach wedding dress is typically made from soft and flowy fabrics like chiffon. They tend to be slightly more informal but does not compromise on luxury and details compared to more formal wedding dresses. Read more about our beach wedding dresses here – Read More

Nude wedding dresses

For the bride wanting to be different and daring, a nude wedding dress is the perfect choice! Nude wedding dresses also comes in a variety of nude undertones and details. Read more about our nude wedding dresses here – Read More

Boho wedding dresses

Alternative and fashion forward, boho wedding dresses are perfect for the modern bride with a carefree spirit! Read more about our boho wedding dresses here – Read More

Vintage wedding dresses

Old Hollywood glam meets the modern bride when vintage wedding dresses take centre stage. Timeless laces, intricate beading and a touch of contrasting nudes are typically what gives that luxe vintage feel to a wedding dress. Read more about our vintage wedding dress selection here – Read More

Classic wedding dresses

Timeless designs simply never go out of style! If you wish to make a royal statement, a classic wedding dress is the style to go for. View our selection of classic wedding dresses here – Read More

Sexy wedding dresses

For the bride wanting to show her feminine figure and sultry curves, the sexy wedding dress trend is one not to be missed! Low open backs, plunging necklines and figure-hugging designs, view our selection of sexy wedding dresses here – Read More

Long sleeve wedding dresses

To showcases all the glam details from top to bottom, a long sleeve wedding dress may be the perfect choice! View our beautiful selection here – Read More

Yes, our studio offers a comprehensive alterations and customization service tailored specifically for brides-to-be. Led by our highly skilled wedding dress seamstresses, our team meticulously attends to every detail to ensure your wedding gown fits impeccably.

Yes, our studio offers a comprehensive alterations and customization service tailored specifically for brides-to-be. Led by our highly skilled wedding dress seamstresses, our team meticulously attends to every detail to ensure your wedding gown reflects your desired style. Whether it’s adjusting the hem, taking in the waist, adding exquisite sleeves or incorporating personalized embellishments, we work closely with you to achieve your vision for your bridal

Making your wedding dress dreams a reality is our priority, and we know that being able to get something back for your wedding dress after the wedding can help a great deal. Which is why we have a resell service exclusively for our brides.

To qualify for this service, your dress will need to be in good condition after the wedding – you are welcome to utilize our dress wash & repair service to assist with this. Once received, your dress will hang in our studio until we find an interested buyer. Once the buyer has made payment, we will contact you and repay a percentage of your original purchase price back to you.

We highly recommend making use of this option if you originally planned to rent a wedding gown and decided to purchase your wedding dress after your dress fitting.

Of course! We know how precious your wedding dress is and we offer a wedding dress cleaning, pressing and repair service to ensure that your gown is in perfect condition before storing or reselling your wedding dress.

Yes, we do have an exquisite collection of plus size wedding dress to fit in our studio, browse the full collection here. It is important to note that any of our dresses can be ordered in sizes 2-28, making our full collection of wedding dresses accessible to all sizes.

We have a beautiful array of dresses on sample sale in our studio. Browse our full sample sale collection here.

Yes, we do offer payment plans as making your wedding dress dreams come true is our utmost priority. Your consultant will be able to discuss the options available to you during your Exclusive Bridal Consultation.

We are open Monday – Friday from 08:00 – 17:00, and Saturday from 07:30 – 17:20. We are closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.

Kindly note that we work on an appointment basis. Appointments for Exclusive Bridal Consultations can be booked on our website.

Please call us on 071-549-5135 or send an email to info@timelessbridal.co.za for more information.

We are based in Die Wilgers, Pretoria.

Kindly note that we work on an appointment basis, and cannot accommodate walk-ins. Appointments for Exclusive Bridal Consultations can be booked on our website.

Please call us on 071-549-5135 or send an email to info@timelessbridal.co.za for more information.

Our luxury wedding dresses are a range of designer bridal gowns that have been imported from the world’s finest wedding dress designers. Each gown features impeccable construction, luxurious details and the highest quality fabrics. Due the magnificence of these wedding dresses, their price points begin at R42 000+ when ordering new.

Please contact us for more information at info@timelessbridal.co.za or on 071-549-535.

We do ask a consultation fee to secure your appointment. You will be receiving the undivided attention of one of our highly skilled bridal stylists in assisting you to find your perfect wedding dress, and for this professional service we ask a R495 consultation fee.

Our consultations are 90 minutes long, and there is no limit to the amount of dresses you wish to fit during this allocated time.

You may fit as many dresses as you wish during your allocated consultation time.

Due to nature of our experience, and the luxurious quality of our product, no children under the age of 10 are permitted in our studio.

For this special occasion we advise wearing appropriate undergarments, like seam-free nude underwear and any shapewear that you plan on wearing on your wedding day. We also recommend bringing along some inspiration pictures and embracing an open-mind – sometimes the perfect wedding dress finds you!

Kindly note that our studio is a phone-free zone, and thus we do not allow photographs. We encourage you to be fully present during this once-in-a-lifetime journey of finding the perfect wedding dress.

If you would like to see your favourite wedding dresses again, we invite you to come for a complimentary follow-up to fit your favourite dress or dresses again before making your final decision.

We will provide you and your guests with a variety of refreshments, including a selection of tea, coffee, and sparkling wine.