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Wedding Dresses For The Modern Bride // Shona Joy’s Wedding Edit
This luxurious Australian based clothing brand is bringing feminine chic styles to the wedding space in 2020 and we are here with open arms. Click through to see their wedding edit, alongside a bunch of top tips that’ll help you choose your wedding dress.
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Words by Melany Mashman
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2020 – the year many brides edge away from conventional expectations on the fashion front to rock a more pared-back bridal look. Quite frankly, if you know us, we’re definitely here for it.

To flood you with ideas on the wedding dress front, we’re delighted to share Shona Joy’s new bridal edit below, where you’ll find a contemporary yet classic collection of styles for both brides and bridesmaids set at a very attractive price point.

This Australian-based clothing brand is known for its feminine chic vibe with a sexy, playful flare. Personally? We’ve been big fans of Shona Joy for eons – one of our founders dressed her bridesmaids in her designs. So seeing the brand now venture into the bride-space with a line of modern, non-traditional garments (think: not all dresses) is floating our boat very, very much.

Before we jump into it, here are a bunch of tips to consider when choosing a wedding outfit that’s right for you:

  • Consider checking out non-bridal boutiques that specialise in occasion-wear (like Shona Joy) that offer stylish designs, without the price tag.
  • Choose the style that you feel most comfortable in and that shows off your personality too. You can look and feel amazing without spending a small fortune.
  • If you’re shopping online, investigate further into the brand’s social media (stalk their branded hashtags and tagged snaps) or other online stockists to see the garment modelled on other figures.
  • Ignore traditional expectations or ‘rules’ – wear what you like, and what feels good. This might be a top and skirt combo, or a tuxedo pant.
  • Consider the location of your wedding, the season (more specifically, the temperature) and theme.

Whether you’re the bride to be, a bride in need of a hen’s party dress or a guest of an upcoming wedding, there’s a tonne of options on Shona Joy to consider for this wedding season. Scroll on to see what we’re talking about.

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LA LUNE TWIST TOP + LA LUNE BIAS MAXI SKIRT

Featuring a twist top in a luxurious satin sheen, this cropped top has a flattering neckline, keyhole back, flutter sleeve and twist waist detail. Not to mention, it’s paired perfectly with their flattering maxi skirt.

La Lune Twist Top $180 || La Lune Bias Maxi Skirt $240

Lautner Tie Front Dress by Shona Joy

LAUTNER TIE FRONT BIAS MIDI DRESS

This viscose crepe hue dress features a low neckline with a tie front closure, midi length sleeves, cut out sides and back and a midi length skirt with a flare at the hem. Yes please.

Lautner Tie Front Bias Midi Dress $340

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LA LUNE FRILL CUFF BIAS MIDI DRESS

This gorgeous midi dress features a plunging low neckline, flattering gathering under the bust, long slim sleeves with a frill cuff and a fabric button detail that has us undone.

La Lune Frill Cuff Bias Midi Dress $340

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LA LUNE BIAS SLIP DRESS

Spaghetti straps have made a firm comeback in the bridal space and we’re loving this slinky slip dress featuring gathered bust cups, decorative front buttons and a midi skirt with a slight flare at the hem. Effortlessly sophisticated.

La Lune Bias Slip Dress $295

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LA LUNE BIAS COWL MAXI DRESS

A detachable waist tie completes this satin sheen dress, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and an ultra-flattering cowl neckline.

La Lune Bias Cowl Maxi Dress $280

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LA LUNE TIE FRONT BLOUSE + LA LUNE TUXEDO PANT

This all-season outfit is a look we see being worn at an engagement party, recovery party or even the wedding – with tuxedo combos becoming a lot more popular in the wedding space. Featuring a tie front and a low neckline, this blouse is perfectly matched with their high banded waistline tuxedo pant, completed with decorative front buttons and side pockets.

La Lune Tie Front Blouse $180 || La Lune Tuxedo Pant $260

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LA LUNE LACE BACK MAXI DRESS

We’re all here for this number, especially for the lace-up back. Other things to note? Adjustable spaghetti straps, cowl neckline, ruched side seams and a maxi skirt with a slight flare.

La Lune Lace Back Maxi Dress $340

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The Bridesmaid + Wedding Guest Edit // Shona Joy

Trust us when we say, these gorgeous Shona Joy frocks are numbers you’ll want to rock time and time again as both a bridesmaid and a wedding guest. Click here to head to Shona Joy and check it out.

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