About
Jillian Franklin is an internationally renowned couture house, specialising in the creation of exquisitely crafted handmade gowns for the discerning bride. For over three decades, Jillian has provided a bespoke dressmaking service using traditional couture techniques complemented by contemporary styling.
Here to guide and inspire every step of the way, Jillian designs, handcrafts and fits each garment to perfection from her studio.
At the heart of our design process is the wearer. We work collaboratively with our brides using traditional couture techniques to create garments that reflect the unique essence of each woman.
From the first sketch to the finishing touches, our dresses express our clients’ vision. We fit, cut, sew and tailor each garment with attention to detail, expert craftsmanship and an enduring passion for luxurious design. The result
is an experience that is exclusively yours.
Jillian’s Story
Jillian Franklin is a passionate, creative and pioneering figure in Australia’s bridal design industry. Drawing inspiration from her life-long love of haute-couture, Jillian combines contemporary styling with traditional techniques and superior fabrications.
Jillian’s interest in designing and dressmaking began at a young age. Encouraged by her family to pursue her passion, it didn’t take long for Jillian’s dreams to become a reality. After becoming known for her avant-garde style during her days of formal study, Jillian has gone on to become one of Australia’s most sought after bridal couturiers.
Jillian has received numerous accolades for design and dressmaking, including a place in the Top 25 at the Bridal Choice awards. These achievements serve to mark the beautiful work that Jillian is known for throughout Australia and the world.
Wishing our leading lady an extra special day as she celebrates her 60th birthday. Those who have met Jillian know that she has such a warm, caring and giving nature.
We wanted to reciprocate, and surprised mum with a family weekend getaway to watch the Moulin Rouge Musical and enjoy lots of laughs and a few cheeky cocktails.
Happy birthday mum!
— Clare 🥂 xx
Let’s talk Fabric 👰♀️
⚡️Let us guide you with your inspiration pictures and our selection of fabric samples to help show what fabric suits your design.
⚡️You like something in a photo and we don’t have it? We find a duplicate with our suppliers and have numerous samples sent to us.
⚡️If your like us, we also encourage you to personally visit our suppliers to see all the choices in person.
⚡️Last but not least! Make sure you look at your fabric in the natural light, lights in rooms are often deceiving to the true colour off the fabric.
Have any questions? Ask us below👇
#custommade #couture #jillianfranklincouture #designer #oneofakind
Hello Monday, we’re ready for another busy week as we approach the @alburywodongabridalfair 💍
Will we see you there? This Sunday, 2nd July. 👀
Vendors of this collab shoot below 👇
@blissfullovephotography
@lovegemphotography
@jamilaevents_
@gathervintagehire
@theflowergirlalbury
@flowersnaturally
@_cakesbytaylor
@thecakecottagealbury
@jazminjoymakeup
@kelseymaehair
@_forthenight
@franklyfrankiedesigns
@bgrazed_
@celineebaker
@lexxsummers
@jillianfranklincouture
Meet our new design LULU, she is a custom silk-georgette gown that features a lace embroidered back and detachable tie at the cowl neckline. 🤍🖤
This beautiful gown is apart of our 2023 Collection and will be on show at the @alburywodongabridalfair on Sunday 2nd July. 📍
Big thanks to these girls for this creative shoot!
@blissfullovephotography
@lovegemphotography
@jamilaevents_
@gathervintagehire
@theflowergirlalbury
@flowersnaturally
@_cakesbytaylor
@thecakecottagealbury
@jazminjoymakeup
@kelseymaehair
@_forthenight
@franklyfrankiedesigns
@bgrazed_
@celineebaker
@lexxsummers
@jillianfranklincouture
Ever wonder what we mean when we say “Toile” 🙈
⚡️ Prior to using expensive quality fabric for an untried pattern, we will produce a series of toiles in calico or other fabric to perfect your design.
⚡️ This process is necessary at perfecting your design and allows you time to add in any changes you want to make to your gown.
This is a major VIBE 🪩🍸
Thank you for inviting us to this shoot Monica and Jordan @jamiladesigns_ ! ⚡️
Check out these awesome vendors that were apart of creating this day ❤️🔥
@blissfullovephotography
@lovegemphotography
@jamilaevents_
@gathervintagehire
@theflowergirlalbury
@flowersnaturally
@_cakesbytaylor
@thecakecottagealbury
@jazminjoymakeup
@kelseymaehair
@_forthenight
@franklyfrankiedesigns
@bgrazed_
@celineebaker
@lexxsummers
@jillianfranklincouture
Be like @lexyneylan and save a little extra time by using a crochet hook to loop all your gorgeous buttons down the back of your dress. 🪩
These handy little tools are available in store now and we’re more than happy to demonstrate how to use these on your next visit! 👏❤️🔥
Dress: @jillianfranklincouture
REAL BRIDE | Sophie
Thank you Sophie for choosing us to create your divine custom gown and gloves.
This natural in colour satin backed crepe fabric was a dream to work with in the construction/making of the design of the gown.
A favourite feature is our first pair of custom tulle gloves. 🤍🥂
Congratulations again, Mr + Mrs Andersen!
REAL BRIDE | Zoe
Thank you Zoe for coming into our studio to create such a beautiful custom gown.
Featuring a spotted tulle and embroidered ivory lace trim down the front and around the sleeves, we couldn’t have created something more suiting for your special day.
Fun fact! We were originally going to dye a lace piece with tea, but it came out too pink. (The joys of colour matching) we eventually found “the” piece and decided it was the one.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Lumby. ⚡️❤️🔥
REAL BRIDE | Georgie
Georgie’s custom modern gown was made of the most exquisite Jacquard fabric which is a textured piece from @tylersfabrics (and was found to be imported from Turkey). 😍
Our favourite part of creating custom gowns, is having the bride see her vision come to life.
Georgie’s straps were originally meant to be over her shoulder, but after playing around with the fabric we had it feature into a one-sided shoulder piece that showcased into the bow at the back of her gown.
Congratulations again Georgie, what a dream to see it all come together. 🤍
Photography @emmajaneindustry
Are you considering having a custom made gown for your big day but unsure where to start? 💭
We offer free consultations on how you can start this process. ✔️
From the first sketch to the finishing touches, we are here to design the clients’ vision of their wedding gown.
We fit, sew, and tailor each garment to perfection from our studio.
The result is an exciting experience that is exclusively yours. ✨
REAL BRIDE • Hannah 🥂
This gorgeous bride wears a custom made gown made of tulle, organza and hand embellished lace pieces over the bodice and dress. Oh! And our signature covered buttons down the back of the dress. 😍
1 week married, a lifetime to go. Congratulations again @hannahsart2000 an absolute pleasure. 🤍
📸 @bethclarephoto
Something we’re obsessed with: Women empowering other women. 🤍
@imaratiara absolutely radiating life in this colour 🔮
Photographer @rachaelemmily / Florals @therealfloristalbury @blossomingbloomsalbury / Makeup @__esswithsteph / Hair @maddison_goldinghairstylist / Dresses @taniascottdesigns @jillianfranklincouture / Creative space @alburywodongasurrounds / Model @imaratiara
Oh You had to be there. 😍 Always something magical happening with these women. 🤍
Photographer @rachaelemmily / Florals @therealfloristalbury @blossomingbloomsalbury / Makeup @__esswithsteph / Hair @maddison_goldinghairstylist / Black millinery @demillinery / Pink and white hats @franklyfrankiedesigns / Dresses @taniascottdesigns @jillianfranklincouture / Creative space @the.beehive.society / Models @imaratiara @maddison.golding
Phil + Eliza 28/05/22
What a magical celebration these two created at Eliza’s family farm.
Every attention to detail is out of this world! (The Fireworks OMG)
@benchristiefilms this is incredible 🎇
@jillianfranklincouture
@natashalarsenphotography
@katiehillary_photo
@jameswhitford__
@theelmswalla
@jannoelflorist
@mjbale
@foodbykarralee
@kelseymaehair
@naturalbeautysc
@pascalproteau
REAL BRIDE 🥂
My gorgeous Niece @katelucasss always said Aunty Jill had to make her dress and that day arrived!
All the lace was hand stitched onto a spotted tulle base and down a satin ball gown skirt to create Kate’s modern take on a traditional bridal gown 😍
Congratulations Kate and Scott, never stop celebrating🤍🍾
We have got FEELS for this Autumn wedding inspo 🍁🍃🌾
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P.S. This fur is available for hire in store now, perfect if you’re a bride having an Autumn wedding 🖤
📸 @photobyfallon
Suit- @nickelmenswear
💐 @lasha_coco_sly_
Makeup- By Tara @Jeanlouise Essential Beauty in Tumut
Hair- Chelby Wellington in Tumut
Models- Katie and Tim
Always and Forever 🖤
A Lake Hume wedding with a JF Couture gown are a match made in heaven. ☁️
We’re still obsessed with this shoot created with this talented bunch:
@blissfullovephotography // @therealfloristalbury // @theboatshedlakehume // @nickelmenswear // @oakandwonder // @madetobraid // @cobyfield // @bluechaiofficial // @cookie_mum_ // @dashespressoandcakebites
Models; @abigaildeanshaw and hubby Zack. 💍
REAL BRIDE ✨ LINDA ✨
Now this is pure happiness.❤️
What a beautiful moment captured for Mr and Mrs Batchelor who wed in November 2020.
This beautiful soft pink laced wedding dress was absolutely perfect for Linda and a reminder to all brides that you don’t have to always wear white.
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📸 @simonmitrovich
Deciding to go down the path of designing your wedding dress yourself instead of picking something of the rack is a unique and rewarding experience.
With being in this industry for 30+ years my aim is to make you feel and look your best on that special day.
Make an inquiry today on how you can start designing your dream dress. ✨
In store at 4A/611 Dean Street, ALBURY, NSW.
Or give us a call 📞 0418975665.
Photo- @blissfullovephotography
Model- @maddison.golding
Dress- @jillianfranklincouture
Flowers- @therealfloristalbury
Hair- @beastonrosehairco
A HUGE Thank you to all our brides that made it through 2020 with us and our loved ones that supported us along the way.❤️
And an EXTRA special THANK YOU to all the other creatives that supported our little business, from collaborations to coffee and little check ins we appreciate it. You all know who you are. 🖤
We look forward to a positive year filled with new brides and all the wedding celebrations to come. 🥂
We are ready for you 2021.
Now let’s start designing and making some wedding dresses! ✨
W A N D E R
All local women coming together to create this magic ✨ stay tuned...
Coordinator: @connieguti @15beautyco
Videographer: @thekback
Photographer: @tay_maree_photography
Location: @orangegrovegardens
Spray tans: @15beautyco and COCO BROW SOAP
Makeup artist: @montanahbrittonmakeup
Stylist: @hopeshadbolt @ourannalise @connieguti
Models: @amber_thomass @emmapuiatti
Brands: @jillianfranklincouture ‘Daisy’ and ‘Delilah’ gowns pictured. @spiceclothingalbury @countrylabels @pollenandplume @its_ya_bling @ourannalise @rockmyfrock @batari_swimwear @saintclairswim
Look and feel your best with custom made alterations!
This beautiful bride wears a @bertabridal gown with custom added lace sleeves and a fully lined skirt to make this dress a perfect fit.
Congratulations @_alisha_rogers_ and hubby! 🥂
SWIPE for a before photo of what this wedding dress looked like before alterations. ❤️👀
S U N D A Y.
Our day to recharge and relax before another busy week ahead.
Exciting content coming this week with @15beautyco that we can’t wait to share. So watch this space!
How are you spending your Sunday?
#alburywodongaweddings #weddinginspirarion #couturebridal #localdesigner #bridetobe #weddinginspo #jillianfranklincouture #bridalaccessories
#handmade #designyourdress #localcollaboration
REAL BRIDE ✨ Emily ✨
Emily looks like perfection wearing a custom made Mermaid styled design. 😍 This design has a full lace fitted bodice and a skirt of soft silky tulle flarring mid-thigh. We also custom designed the shoulder straps covered with lace and beading for additional detail on her dress.✨ The perfect gown for their dreamy beachside wedding. 🌊🖤
#alburywodongaweddings #weddinginspirarion #couturebridal #localdesigner #bridetobe #weddinginspo #jillianfranklincouture #bridalaccessories
#handmade #designyourdress
D E L I C A T E.
Shop our range of @pollenandplume in store at 4A/611 Dean Street, Albury. You’re sure to find something you’ll fall in love with. 🖤
@yayadeng_ wearing Poppy Threads.
#alburywodongaweddings #weddinginspirarion #couturebridal #localdesigner #bridetobe #bridalearrings #bridalaccesories #sydneybrides
REAL BRIDE ✨ Bec ✨
Beautiful Sydney Bride Bec wearing a classic 100% Silk dress with silk covered buttons down the sleeves and back, and finished with a hand beaded belt around her waist. A one of a kind JF Couture dress.
📸 @bethclarephoto
#alburywodongaweddings #weddinginspirarion #couturebridal #localdesigner #bridetobe #jillianfranklincouture #bridalaccesories
From the first sketch to the finishing touches, we are here to design the clients vision of their wedding gown.
We fit, sew, and tailor each garment to perfection from our studio.
The result is an exciting experience that is exclusively yours. ✨
#handmadeweddinggown #alburywodongaweddings #couture #jillianfranklincouture #aboutus #designerdress #coutureweddingdress
Are you a lover of @completeweddingmagazine? We are! and we have quite a few magazines in store to prove it (Maybe too many 😂). Over the years we have been fortunate to work with Complete Weddings to have our dresses featured in and on the front cover of one of Australia’s leading wedding magazines.⚡️
This is our front cover copy. Do you own it? 🤭🤩
#featured #frontcover #completeweddingsmagazine
#completeweddings #couture #jillianfranklincouture #weddinginspo #alburywodongaweddings #magazinecover #alburydesigner #weddingdress
This is Bow perfection... ✨🖤
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Photo @blissfullovephotography • Model @maddison.golding • Location @the.beehive.society • Hair @beastonrosehairco • Makeup @montanahbrittonmakeup
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#happyfriday #alburywodongaweddings #alburydesigner #coutureweddingdress #jillianfranklincouture #bow #daisydress #weddinginspiration #tulledress
Let me take you dancing...🎵
Our Daisy dress is the latest addition to our collection. Designed to be lightweight and full of voluminous amounts of tulle to have fun twirling away that special night in. 🌼
Sample size 10 now available to purchase. Enquire in store now. ✨
#happyfriday #weddingphotography #couturefashion #couture #alburywodongaweddings #designer #jillianfranklincouture #bridaldesigner
Look at this 😍
We can’t wait to share these images with you all!
We have something exciting planned with them... can you guess what? 🤩✨❤️
A huge thank you to @blissfullovephotography for her creative vision in photographing our dresses. We appreciate it so much and can’t wait to see more. 🌻
A huge thankyou to everyone involved, we couldn’t have done it without you all! 🥂✨
@beastonrosehairco
@montanahbrittonmakeup
@therealfloristalbury
@the.beehive.society
@nickelmenswear
@meggibbsphoto
@maddison.golding
@katchygirl
@mrsjosieshae
@mr_mitchimus
@favnerdguy
A few simple changes can make your gown a DREAM fit! ✨
To create Gwyn’s stunning dress we turned the high neckline into a low v-neckline. We created straight sleeves with buttons and loops, covered in light ivory crepe- same as the dress! Also the same buttons completely down the back of the dress. We also added a ‘godet’ a panel of fabric to give extra movement and drama in the back of the skirt, aswell as lining to the whole dress for extra comfort!
A special process with the bride and designer. 🖤⚡️
Congratulations @g_m_xo and Jon! We can’t wait to see more of these stunning photos @blissfullovephotography 🤩
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• Photo @blissfullovephotography • Venue @the.beehive.society • Florals @therealfloristalbury • Hair @templehairdesign by Niki • Makeup @makeupbymimi___
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#alburyphotography #blissfulllovephotography #alburywodonga #bridaldesigner #bridalinspiration #countryweddings #jillianfranklincouture
BLACK \\ perfect for all the non-traditional brides. Wearing a dress that isn’t white is always an option! 🖤
Still adoring these images captured for the first @gofashionshow launch. 😍⚡️
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Photo @jasonrobinsphotographyau and @rachaelemmilyphotography • MUA and Hair @rachjmead • Model @maddison.golding • Mask @taniascottdesigns
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Veils are out... capes are in 😍
With custom hand beading and statement feathers. Designed for @misselissavd
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Photo @misslouisephotography • MUA @pout_cosmetics • Hair @pampourrihairdesign_ • Wedding stylist @forethoughtbysamantha
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#dreamy #bridalcape #weddinginspiration
#bohowedding #beadedweddingdress #bride #weddingdressideas #bridalinspo
✨Face masks now available✨🥳
We’ve got you covered with our durable masks that are shaped and designed to fit well and be wearable for long durations when required!
✨Made with 3 layers of high quality Poly/Cotton blend fabrics.
✨Top-stitched to ensure a durable, reusable and washable mask.
✨Made with a mouldable, comfortable nose bridge to ensure a better fit!
✨Australian made. 🇦🇺
Shop now at the link in our bio!
JillianFranklin.com.au
Stay safe x
Happy 4 year anniversary to this beautiful duo... @danielle_maric ❤️✨
Dani in her 1950’s inspired custom made wedding gown and veil. A stunning tea length skirt, rhinestone sash and fitted bridal lace bodice. 🤩 📸 @crcooperphoto .
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#weddingdress #weddingdesign #customade #1950’s #weddinginspiration #couture #coutureweddingdress #weddingdetails #weddingbouquet
Wishing all our current and future brides a Happy Easter! We really appreciate your continuous support through this tough time. We can’t wait to have these beautiful dresses for your dream awaited days ready for pick up 🤩✨
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Just a reminder that Jillian Franklin Couture is still open and devoted to creating your future couture dresses. Make an appointment now to find out how to get your 2021/22 dream wedding dress started. Jill x🐇💛
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Styled shoot creator-@forethoughtbysamantha
📸- @georgie_james_photo
Stunning black dress- @megghanlouise
#wedding #weddingdresses #boho #gown #alburywodonga #love #easter #weddinginspo #designer #styledshoot #weddinggown #marriageequality
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