HOW TO BOOK
Find it, book it, wear it, send it back.
Every dress has a live availability calendar, so you can check your date and book online in a few minutes. Pick up from our Kew studio, or have it sent Australia-wide by Express Post.
How it works
From browsing to bond back, here's everything that happens.
Find your dress
Browse the collection or use Search by Date to see only what's free for your event.
Pickup or postage
Collect from our Kew studio, or choose Express Post Australia-wide for $28 return.
Pick your date
Choose a pickup or delivery date 1–2 days before your event. Your hire runs for 4 days.
Book & pay
Add your event date and Instagram handle, then check out. Your date is locked in once you've paid.
Return it
Drop it back to the studio or post it back, uncleaned. Your bond comes back within 2–3 business days.
Pickup or postage?
Both options are 4-day hires with dry cleaning included.
Studio pickup
Kew, Melbourne- Where
- 30 Cotham Road, Level 1, Kew 3101
- Pickup
- 4pm–6pm on your pickup date
- Choose
- A pickup date 1–2 days before your event
- Return
- On or before your end date, into our studio returns box. Weekdays 4pm–6pm, weekends 12pm–4pm.
- Cost
- Free
Express postage
Australia-wide- Delivery
- Sent by Express Post to arrive on your chosen date
- Choose
- A delivery date 1–2 days before your event (the day it arrives with you)
- Return
- Prepaid satchel included. Hand it over the post office counter by 4pm on your end date (or the next business day if that's a weekend).
- Cost
- $28 round trip
Event on a Saturday
Here's how a typical weekend hire looks.
Studio pickup
Express postage
Your exact dates are shown at checkout and in your confirmation email.
What's included
Dry cleaning
Included in every hire. Please don't clean it yourself.
Garment bag
Included with long and maxi dresses. Just ask if you'd like one for a mini or midi.
Return satchel
Postage hires come with a prepaid Express return satchel.
Refundable bond
$70 or $90 depending on the dress, refunded once it's back and checked.
Try before you book
A try-on doesn't reserve your date, so book your hire as soon as you've found the one.
Studio – Browse
Try on whatever is in the studio on the day of your session.
Book a session FreeStudio – Request dresses
Choose up to 2 dresses and book a time when they're expected in.
Request dresses $35Postage try-on
Can't get to Kew? Try selected pieces at home. Get your $35 back when you book.
Join the waitlistBefore you book
Can I book last minute?
Our online calendar can't take bookings for the next day. Email us or send us an Instagram DM and we'll do our best, including arranging a courier where we can.
Postage hires: what do I select?
Choose Postage on the dress page and pick the date you want the dress to arrive with you. Make sure Post is selected as your delivery method at checkout.
What if my plans change?
For any reason, including a change of mind, we can offer store credit up to 7 days before your event. Within 7 days of your event the hire price is non-refundable. Store credit lasts 12 months.
What if a posted dress doesn't fit?
If you haven't tried the dress on before, we can offer store credit as long as it's handed over the post office counter within 24 hours of delivery.
What if Australia Post is late?
If a delay means your dress arrives after your event, we'll give you a full refund, including postage.
Do you alter dresses?
We don't offer alterations. Dresses are hired as they come, so check the product notes for fit guidance or book a try-on.
Can I take a dress overseas?
Unfortunately not. We hire within Australia only.
More questions? Read our FAQs and T&Cs, or email info@arekaerentals.com.au.
Ready to find the one?
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