Nemo Bridal & Couture

Nemo Bridal & Couture We're the Queenstown-Lakes bridal experts and one-stop-shop for all things wedding.

Nemo Bridal & Couture are the wedding attire specialists, ensuring quality and sustainability is at the heart of every task. From bespoke custom gowns, to detailed dress alterations, bridal hire and more, our team of highly skilled seamstresses, pattern makers & stylists are here to ensure every detail is lovingly attended to.

Let’s talk wedding dress trains… because they’re glorious, but they do come with logistics.There’s nothing quite like a ...
29/09/2026

Let’s talk wedding dress trains… because they’re glorious, but they do come with logistics.

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful train trailing behind you as you walk down the aisle. It adds movement, drama and looks incredible in photographs.

But before deciding how long to go, think about what your wedding day actually involves.

Walking through tussock? Helicopter flight? Gravel paths? Dancing until midnight? An indoor ceremony with lovely smooth floors?

None of these rule out a train. They just help determine what length, fabric and bustle might work best for you.

Our advice? Try different lengths, walk around in them and see how they feel, not just how they look in the mirror.

You might discover you’re a cathedral-train person after all. 👀

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28/09/2026

Meet Grace. Our high-waisted cathedral satin Grace Skirt paired with the Cropped Grace Top creates a beautifully simple two-piece bridal look, with just enough skin showing at the waist to keep things interesting.

The skirt has generous pleating, a mid-length train and, importantly, pockets. You can even add an underskirt if you want to turn up the volume.

Wear the two Grace pieces together, or take the skirt and style it completely differently.

Both are available to hire from our Queenstown Bridal Studio. 🤍

Consider this your invitation to come in and play dress-ups. 🤍Our Bridal Studio in Frankton is home to our collection of...
24/09/2026

Consider this your invitation to come in and play dress-ups. 🤍

Our Bridal Studio in Frankton is home to our collection of wedding gowns, skirts, tops, veils, furs and bridal accessories, all ready to hire for your Queenstown wedding.

And you don’t need to walk through the door knowing exactly what you want.

Try the fitted dress you never thought you’d wear. Put the dramatic skirt on. Add a veil just to see. Experiment with separates. See what actually feels like you once it’s on…. sometimes the easiest way to figure out your bridal style is simply to start trying things.

Come and have a look through the racks at 3 Gray Street, Frankton. You might surprise yourself!

Nemo Bridal & Couture Queenstown’s Sewing & Repairs Workroom

Sometimes one small detail is all a wedding dress needs.You might already love the dress, but wish it had a little more ...
22/09/2026

Sometimes one small detail is all a wedding dress needs.

You might already love the dress, but wish it had a little more you in it.

A belt or sash to define the waist. A handmade embellishment. A touch of colour. Different sleeves. An overlay. A detail that ties in with something else you’re wearing on the day.

That’s where having our own workroom comes in handy.

We can help you explore ways to personalise an existing gown, creating or altering details so the finished look feels more your own.

It doesn’t always take a dramatic transformation. Sometimes the smallest addition is the thing that pulls everything together.

Got a dress and an idea? Bring us both. ✂️🤍

When you’re trying on wedding dresses, it’s easy to judge everything standing perfectly still in front of a mirror.But, ...
09/09/2026

When you’re trying on wedding dresses, it’s easy to judge everything standing perfectly still in front of a mirror.

But, your wedding dress should survive you actually having a wedding in it.

You’re going to live in this thing for hours.

Sitting down. Eating the dessert. Raising a glass. Hugging everyone. Dancing. Possibly spilling something. Definitely getting the hem a little dirty.

So before you buy the gown- sit down in it. Walk around. Lift your arms. Take a big breath. Ask yourself whether you can eat dinner comfortably.

A wedding dress can look incredible AND let you enjoy your wedding.

We strongly recommend both. 🥂

See something from our past collections that you wish we’d bring back?You can always ask.This bridal cape has already be...
30/08/2026

See something from our past collections that you wish we’d bring back?

You can always ask.

This bridal cape has already been sold, but because it was designed and made by Nemo, we can return to the idea and create a new version specifically for you.

Keep the statement buttons. Change the fabric. Make it longer. Make it softer. Adjust the shape. Take the original in a completely different direction.

That’s one of our favourite things about bespoke… an old Nemo design doesn’t necessarily have to stay in the archives.

👉🏼 https://www.nemo.co.nz/made-2-measure


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Always fancied a princess moment? We have just the skirt for it. 👑Meet Ruby, one of the statement skirts in our bridal h...
26/08/2026

Always fancied a princess moment? We have just the skirt for it. 👑

Meet Ruby, one of the statement skirts in our bridal hire collection.

She brings all the volume and movement of a ballgown, but because she’s a separate, you get to decide what happens on top. Go romantic with lace, keep things beautifully simple, add sleeves… make her feel like your version of bridal.

And if there were ever a setting made for a skirt like Ruby, we’d say standing on top of a snowy Queenstown mountain comes pretty close.

https://www.nemo.co.nz/skirt-top-hire-lookbook

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Our Violett High Top offers something a little different. Part of the Nemo Botanical Dye Collection, its softly dyed fab...
25/08/2026

Our Violett High Top offers something a little different. Part of the Nemo Botanical Dye Collection, its softly dyed fabric brings colour into the bridal look without overpowering the gown itself.

Look a little closer and there’s plenty going on in the construction too. Panelled detailing creates shape through the body, layers of silk organza add structure to the skirt, and a low back with a soft drape gives Violett a beautiful finish from every angle.

If traditional ivory has never quite felt like you, come and meet Violett in our Queenstown shop - 3 Gray Street, Frankton. 🌿

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One of the perks of having your gown made from scratch? There’s room to change your mind along the way.When we create a ...
20/08/2026

One of the perks of having your gown made from scratch? There’s room to change your mind along the way.

When we create a bespoke wedding gown, we first make a toile, essentially a test version of your dress made in a simple fabric before we cut into the beautiful final stuff.

And it has a very important job.

Something can look wonderful in a sketch, but feel completely different once you see it on your own body. Maybe the neckline needs to come down. The waist wants to move. A sleeve suddenly doesn’t feel right. Or something you weren’t sure about turns out to be your favourite part.

The toile gives us the freedom to pin, tuck, reshape and refine the design with you. We can see how the proportions work on your body and make those decisions before moving on to your chosen fabric.

It’s definitely not the glamorous stage of having a wedding dress made (as you can see here 😆), but it might be one of the most valuable.

Because made-to-measure isn’t about getting everything perfect on the first try. It’s about having the time and space to get it right for you.

Then we get to make the real thing. ✂️🤍

What if the wedding dress you want doesn’t actually exist yet?Maybe you’ve found the perfect neckline on one dress, love...
14/08/2026

What if the wedding dress you want doesn’t actually exist yet?

Maybe you’ve found the perfect neckline on one dress, love the skirt on another, and have a completely different idea for the sleeves. Or perhaps you know what you want, but you just can’t find it in the shops.

That’s exactly what our made-to-measure service is for.

We design and make bespoke wedding gowns right here in our Queenstown workroom, starting with your ideas and working through fabrics, shape, fit and all those little details that make a dress feel like yours.

And you don’t need to arrive with a perfectly drawn design either. Bring us your saved photos, half-formed ideas, fabric loves, definite NOs… we can work through it together.

If off-the-rack keeps getting you almost there, perhaps it’s time to make the dress instead. ✂️🤍

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Address

3 Gray Street, Frankton
Queenstown
9349

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6434414302

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