Testimonials

Such a lovely wedding dress shopping experience! Keala was absolutely wonderful, so kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. She made me feel comfortable and excited throughout the whole appointment. Thank you!

Kaori and Ilyese really said, “Say less, we’ll make you feel expensive.” From the mimosas + nibbles to making me feel like the main character for the entire appointment, the experience was unmatched!

My new go to for anything wedding related, not that I’m planning to do this twice, God forbid. But for any future brides, RUN, don’t walk! Xo

I had such a lovely experience from beginning to end at Astra. I went in feeling quite nervous and overwhelmed, but from the moment I arrived, they made me feel so comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. My stylist, Keala, was absolutely amazing and really knew what she was talking about. She listened to everything I liked and disliked, but also encouraged me to try a style I never would have chosen for myself, and it ended up being the dress I purchased! I’m so grateful for her knowledge and guidance throughout the whole appointment.

The entire experience felt so personal, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything went. I highly recommend Astra to any bride looking for a warm, supportive dress shopping experience.

Honestly, my experience at Astra Bridal, and with Lisa specifically, was the perfect experience. I felt at ease as soon as we started looking for my dress. She knew exactly what style I was after and what I could try to mix it up, so I could make sure I covered all bases and felt confident in my decision. She asked all the right questions and just knew her stuff!

The whole appointment was just great, and organising the financials of it really put me at ease too. I'm so happy I booked with Astra Bridal, and the selection of dresses was fantastic!

Thanks again, Lisa!

If you're a bride with a vision, Lisa is your GIRL! I was so ready not to go dress shopping in Wellington, as I thought there would be nothing up to my very picky standards, but I had the most amazing experience with Lisa at Astra during my evening appointment.

I had a curated list of what I wanted to try and had such a good time, coming away with two favourites. I followed up with Lisa about another dress I’d seen online that I wanted to try, and she called in a favour from Auckland to have it express shipped down just for my follow up appointment — and it ended up being the dress I chose!

She is so knowledgeable and made me feel a million bucks (having a mimosa and the place mostly to ourselves was definitely a bonus!). I couldn’t recommend her enough.

I had the most amazing experience at Astra Bridal finding my wedding dress. Lisa was absolutely incredible from start to finish — she answered every question, made me feel so comfortable, and truly went above and beyond to make the whole experience special. She was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping me find the perfect dress. I couldn’t recommend Astra Bridal enough, especially Lisa. Thank you for making such an important moment so magical <3

I had an amazing experience at Astra Bridal! The girls immediately made us feel so welcomed and special, and Ashley, my consultant, was incredible to work with. She was so patient, listened carefully, and helped make me feel so beautiful in the wedding dress I chose.

Ashley went above and beyond to make my experience incredibly positive, even staying after closing time to help me pick the perfect veil. I would highly recommend this store to any bride wanting to find their dream dress, and if Ashley is your consultant, your experience will be amazing!

Thank you, Astra Bridal team!!

The team at Astra Bridal are absolutely incredible. Ilyese was so knowledgeable and helped me find my perfect gown when I came in with a frustratingly wide range of ideas about what I wanted. Thank you so much!

I had such an amazing experience finding my wedding dress here! From the first Zoom call to the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed. The selection of dresses was beautiful, with so many styles to choose from, which made the whole process really exciting rather than overwhelming.

The store itself is beautiful, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special and relaxed.

A special thank you to the lovely consultant, Ashley, who helped me — she was incredibly patient, attentive, and genuinely listened to what I wanted. She made me feel comfortable the entire time and offered helpful suggestions without ever being pushy. Her knowledge and eye for detail made such a difference, and she truly helped me find the one.

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience while choosing such an important dress. Highly recommend to any bride-to-be!

My experience at Astra Bridal was honestly so beautiful and unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, Ashley and Liz made me feel so welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. As an Island woman and a plus-size bride, I was honestly quite body conscious going into my very first wedding dress appointment, but these beautiful ladies made the entire experience feel safe, special, and uplifting.

They were incredibly patient with me while I tried on different dresses, listened carefully to the inspiration photos I showed them, and genuinely worked with me to find styles that matched the vision I had in my heart. At no point did I feel rushed or uncomfortable — they supported me with so much kindness, encouragement, and genuine care throughout the whole process.

Because of Ashley and Liz, I ended up finding the dress of my dreams in one visit, which honestly felt so surreal and emotional for me. They made me feel beautiful, confident, and celebrated in every way.

Thank you both for taking such amazing care of me during such an important moment in my life. I’ll never forget the love, patience, and kindness you showed me. I’m so incredibly blessed and grateful for this experience.

To all my Island ladies, especially my plus-size brides — I wholeheartedly recommend Astra Bridal. You will be taken care of, respected, uplifted, and made to feel beautiful throughout the entire process. You will not be disappointed <3