Ella Moda Bride | Alicea in 'Alicea'

Some things are just meant to be. And so it was when Alicea met Alicea, her namesake gown, in the Ella Moda showroom. Silk dupion gives this gown a fresh appeal, perfectly suited to Alecia's vivacious personality. The wraparound bodice with pleat detail and embellished belt were customised for Alicea's style, giveing this dress a statement factor. Alicea styled the look with an Ella Moda custom made bolero and veil, earrings by Paula Hall, the locally made jewellery label stocked in our showroom.

Images courtesy of Lakes Photography

We are open at Christmas

With the Christmas season such a popular time for engagements - the holidays just beg for romantic encounters after all - we are opening our doors for a select number of dates, ready for brides to be looking to get a head start in making their dream dress come true.

We will be open by appointment for bridal consultations, as well as alterations for those holiday season party dresses.

Spring 13 Advertorial Campaign

Our latest advertorial campaign was featured in Queensland Bride Spring 13. Showcasing signature Ella Moda styles, with a focus on lace details, embellishments and classic silhouettes. 

Edith Head sketches... We're Inspired!

It was Edith Head's birthday yesterday. And so we have been lucky enough to stumble across a retrospective of her work with original sketches of designs done for old Hollywood icons such as Sophia Loren, Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly (always an Ella Moda style icon).

Here we share some of these designs and enjoy looking at the art of fashion sketching, which is something we often love doing with our couture service brides.

Don't you think they make fabulous wedding gown ideas? We are feeling very inspired!

Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun (1951)

Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina (1954)

Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun (1951)

Joan Crawford

Grace Kelly in Rear Window (1954)

Images courtesy of Visual Therapy

People's Choice Awards - Vote for Ella Moda!

The next installment of the People's Choice Awards - an easy and fun Facebook competition.

Featuring all the entries from the Queensland Brides Design Awards recently held at the Convention Centre in Brisbane, Facebook fans are now given the chance to have their say on which wedding dresses they think deserve a winning place. Casting your vote is simple, the gown with the most 'likes' wins.

Ella Moda featured a gown in each of the following categories:

For Bride Nouveau, we entered our SHARNA gown, a sweet, shorter style cocktail dress with a vintage inspired neckline detailed with appliqued lace. A full skirt completes this look for a bride looking for something fun, sassy and completely girly for her wedding day.

To vote for our SHARNA gown as the People's Choice for Bride Nouveau, click 'like' here.

The Couture category is always a favourite as designers are given the chance to really showcase their creativity. Ella Moda's ROYALLE gown is a white silk dupion creation with pleating detail. The main feature is a beautiful Swarovski crystal embellishment, placed asymmetrically on the bodice.

To vote for our ROYALLE gown as the People's Choice for Couture, click 'like'here.

A big thank you to our beautiful models from Tamblyn's and Sass Management.

People's Choice Awards - Like Ella Moda!

Queensland Brides Magazine is busy posting all of the gowns that were entered in the Design Awards. The idea is a Facebook People's Choice Awards. The dresses with the most likes win! 

Ella Moda had two entries in the Classique category, the first is the TARA gown, a beautiful fit and flare style of tulle with sequin leaves and beads, traditional and elegant. Click like and help us win the People's Choice award.

The SHARNA gown is our second entry and was awarded a Highly Commended by the panel of judges on the day. A lace bodice with dropped waist sits atop a romantic tulle and organza skirt. The SHARNA gown is all about fresh, youthful love and aims to ensure the bride makes a statement on her wedding day. Click like and help us win the People's Choice award.

Ella Moda wins 'Highly Commended' at the QLD Bride Design Awards

On Friday night we were thrilled to have Ella Moda gowns featured in the QLD Bride Design Awards. With four gowns nominated, it was our Sharna gown (featured at the top) that captured the judge's attention, gaining a Highly Commended award in the Classique category.

The competition was fierce with many exciting local bridal labels showcasing their best wares. It was an honour to be featured amongst such amazing talent.

A big thank you to Tamblyn's Models for organising the parade, Maria-Luisa Steer from Facial Beauty for the hair and makeup and QLD Bride Magazine for the hosting of this prestigious bridal event.