Had an absolutely lovely experience finding my wedding dress at Astra Bridal. Lisa was so helpful during my appointment, and I was so pleased to find a dress that I adore. They were even able to organise a few changes to the dress (different sleeve style), which was fantastic. Highly recommend!
November, 2024
I had the best experience with the Astra Bridal team when I was finding my gown! This was the first time I'd tried on dresses, and it was about seven months before our wedding date. Kryslin made the experience absolutely magical and stress-free. She helped bring the vision in my head (and the styles on my wish list) to life. I felt like a princess the entire time. I tried on about 10 gowns and found THE ONE. Everyone was crying—it was the experience you imagine when you think about wedding dress shopping. She stayed with us a little longer than the appointment was scheduled for and helped add little details so I could see what everything would look like put together. There were two other brides there, but it never felt crowded, and we had our own little area. Kryslin made me feel so comfortable, and her communication was excellent throughout the entire process. When it came to paying the deposit, she was incredibly clear about payment options and wrote down the cost of extras for me to consider. She did her absolute best to make sure I got the best value for my money. I'm kind of gutted this is the only time I'll be shopping for a wedding dress—I want to do it all over again! Thank you, Kryslin and the team. Love your work! xx
November, 2024
From the moment I walked in, my experience was absolutely amazing. Khym listened to my ideas (likes/dislikes) and made my crew of ladies feel welcome, too. She was knowledgeable and super helpful. She suggested some dresses I wouldn't have chosen myself, which I'm stoked about because the dress I ended up choosing was one of them! The whole process was easy, and the communication and service were excellent. I highly recommend choosing Astra Bridal as your wedding gown provider!
November, 2024
It was such a smooth and stress-free process finding my wedding gown at Astra Bridal in Wellington! Kryslin gave me so many useful insights and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. :)
November, 2024
Kryslin was amazing to work with! I tried a few different bridal stores, but she made the experience the easiest and definitely the most enjoyable out of them all. The hunt to find your wedding dress can be exhausting and a bit overwhelming, but Kryslin made the process as smooth as possible. She is super knowledgeable, flexible, and encouraging. You can feel at ease knowing you've got an expert on the job who will also help you imagine things you can't see on the day.
After trying on lots of dresses I had chosen, she picked up on all the little details of what I was liking along the way and ended up bringing out one final dress that I probably wouldn't have picked myself – which, of course, ended up being the one I went with. I'm super grateful for all her help in finding the perfect dress, and I would highly recommend her!
November, 2024
I was so nervous about finding the perfect dress for my big day. I had a call with Ilyese prior to my visit, and she put me at ease straight away. She made the whole experience so easy, and even with my nerves and questions, she was just amazing. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience—my family felt so accommodated too. I can’t thank Ilyese and her team enough for their efforts xx
November, 2024
I found my dream wedding dress at Astra Bridal Newmarket in October! I’m an international bride who flew in from Tonga in hopes of finding my dream dress. Ilyese from the team was assigned to me, and I can say with full confidence that my 5 star review is based not only on the dress but also on my personal experience with her and the team. As a Polynesian girl who is more on the plus size side, Ilyese made me feel so beautiful, confident, and helped me fall more in love with my body. I was shy and unsure at first, but I left feeling amazing, thanks to her and the girls.
When it came to finding a dress, I couldn’t quite pick anything that stood out to me, and with all the wedding prep going on, I hadn’t had much time to think about my dress. Ilyese helped me organise my thoughts and showed me different dress designs, colours, shapes, and patterns. She took her time helping me navigate through my ideas and understand what dress I actually wanted. Once we found the dream dress (mind you, it’s a custom dress), I felt a huge sigh of relief knowing that this important part of my wedding prep was taken care of. She’s handled everything regarding my wedding dress, and I couldn’t be more grateful to her and the team!
If you’re a Polynesian bride and plus size, I cannot recommend Astra Bridal Newmarket enough. My sister has already picked out a wedding dress from them, and she isn’t even getting married! LOL. That speaks volumes about how beautiful the whole experience was. Another huge plus is that the dresses are very affordable for tight budgets, yet still high quality and stunning. You will not regret finding your dream dress here.
Thank you, Ilyese and the team! I’m truly grateful for you all, and I can’t wait to see you again soon! ‘Ofa atu
November, 2024
Ilyese is amazing! I went in set on a certain dress/style, and when it didn't look how I'd pictured, she had me try on a dress I never would have considered—and it looked like it was made for me. I'm absolutely in love with it and can't wait to wear it! The experience was not stressful at all—super relaxed and low pressure! :)
November, 2024
I absolutely loved the team at Astra Bridal. They were so supportive and created such a great atmosphere. I had no idea what dress I wanted, but as soon as I met the team, they helped me quickly find my perfect dress—without any stress, hassle, or fuss.
November, 2024
Ilyese and the team at Astra Bridal Newmarket were absolutely amazing and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked into the store to have a look. I’m still a little while away from getting married, but I look forward to the next step of the process with the team at Astra Bridal.
November, 2024