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You’ve picked your bridal party, settled on a colour palette, and now comes the fun part: finding bridesmaid dresses everyone will love wearing. With so many Australian brands offering beautiful dresses, there’s plenty of choice. But finding the right styles, colours and fits for everyone can take a little trial and error.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up five of our favourite retailers for bridesmaid dresses in 2026. And because bridal parties rarely get every dress right on the first try, each brand has partnered with Refundid, making it easier to order online, try styles at home and return what doesn’t work.
Shona Joy
If you’re looking for bridesmaid dresses that feel polished without being overly traditional, Shona Joy is a great place to start. The Australian label is made to love beyond the aisle, exploring an array of bridesmaids dresses to carry you from ceremony to celebration.
The La Luna Shona Joy bridesmaid collection features a range of styles, with plenty of options to suit different tastes and wedding colour palettes. You’ll find everything one shoulder maxi dresses, strapless, asymmetrical and so much more with colours including brown, green, blue, yellow and pink, and more.
Price range: $80 on sale – $420+
Best for: Bridesmaid dresses that can be worn beyond the wedding. Shona Joy sits in the mid-to-premium price range, but its sales can make some styles more accessible.
Through Refundid, Shona Joy offers refunds on eligible full-priced items when returns are lodged and posted within 7 days of delivery. They also offer instant exchanges and store credit, giving bridesmaids a few options if the fit or style isn't quite right.
Website: shonajoy.com.au
Bec + Bridge
For a bridal party with a more modern feel, Bec + Bridge is a strong choice. Bec and bridge’s bridesmaid dresses are known for its timeless elegance that feel polished without being overly traditional.
The collection includes some of the brand’s best-known styles, including the Dreamer Asym Dress, an elegant one-shoulder maxi with an asymmetrical neckline, and the Moon Dance V Maxi Dress, an effortless maxi with a plunging V-neckline. The bridesmaid collection also comes in a range of colours, including green, navy, baby blue, yellow and brown.
Price-range: $200 on sale - $380+
Best for: Sleek, minimalist, form-fitting satin styles.
Through Refundid, Bec + Bridge offers refunds, exchanges or credit notes on eligible full-priced items returned within 14 days of fulfilment. There’s a $10 restocking fee on refunds, which is waived for exchanges and store credit.
Website: becandbridge.com.au
Aje
Aje dresses are a good option if you’re looking for pieces that feel a little more elevated and distinctive. The collection covers a wide range of styles, from mini and midi dresses to full-length gowns, with options including strapless, halter, V-neck and asymmetrical necklines.
Some of their bestsellers are the Sonnet Gown, which features a draped asymmetric bodice and tiered skirt, and the Movement Midi Dress, a shorter option with a crew neckline and short sleeves with gathered detailing. The collection also comes in a mix of pastels, bright colours and neutrals, making it easy to work the dresses into different wedding colour palettes.
Price range: $429 - $750+
Best for: Those with a bigger budget looking for distinctive, sometimes dramatic styles.
Through Refundid, Aje accepts change-of-mind refunds or store credit on most full-price items purchased through its Australian website. A $9.15 return fee is deducted from refunds.
Website: ajeworld.com.au
Billy J
Billy J is a more budget-friendly option if you're looking for affordable bridesmaid dresses, with modern styles in a wide range of trending colours. The Billy J bridesmaid dresses collection includes everything from satin dresses to soft floral styles, with different fits and necklines to suit a bridal party with different preferences.
Some of the brand’s bestsellers include the Victoria Maxi Dress, featuring a one-shoulder design and gathered waist, and the Esther Maxi Dress, with a high neckline and draped detailing.
Price range: Up to $139.95
Best for: Those with a smaller budget who still want sleek, modern bridesmaid dresses.
Through Refundid, Billy J accepts online returns for a refund or store credit when eligible items are returned within 7 days of delivery. Customers can also choose store credit with a 10% bonus. A $12 return shipping fee is deducted from the return amount, and online purchases must be returned through the Billy J returns portal.
Website: billyj.com.au
