Johanna Hehir

"Bridal was a natural evolution for me, as I adore designing beautiful dresses. It is such an honour to be chosen by a bride to make the most important dress of her life." - Johanna Hehir


Founder and Creative Director, Johanna Hehir, is a British born designer with over 25 years experience. Johanna has lived in Ireland, Australia, England, and now resides in New Zealand where she designs and manufactures her made to order bridal dresses.

After studying design and pattern making in Ireland, Johanna went on to create theatre costumes at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Johanna enjoyed working for London designers such as Zandra Rhodes, Jeff Banks at Warehouse, and Catherine Walker (who dressed The Princess of Wales), before launching her own fashion label in 1993.

Johanna designed and retailed her first bridal collection in 1998 from her London boutique. Bridal soon became her main focus and in the years following she has become well known for her unique cuts and romantic detailing. Johanna's bridal dresses have been featured in countless publications and worn by real brides all over the world.