Sometimes you need to see something with your own eyes to fall in love with it, especially when it’s one of the most emotional purchases you’ll ever make. That’s why hundreds of savvy bridal shoppers bought tickets to the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival‘s exclusive Luxury Bridal Runway shown Wednesday, March 7.

Whether you’re currently in the market for a wedding outfit, or simply in the mindset to start planning (no Muriel puns needed), these stunning looks featuring the exquisite work of Australian bridal designers would have captured your heart (sorry, love pun to appropriate to resist).

And while the audience was lucky enough to witness how each gown or suit looked in situ and on the move, these gallery images are just as enticing.

From GRAZIA’s favourite – the classic, full-skirted gown with stunning deep V neckline and floral motifs – to the less conventional tasselled column dress, there was something for all traditional women’s taste.

The stunning velvet suits on both men and women even had us rethinking our entire bridal look strategy. (How hot is that black velvet jacket and checked pant look – shown above – when teamed with a bold red lip!?)

GALLERY: THE VAMFF 2018 x LUXURY BRIDAL RUNWAY LOOKS