Testimonials

I had a fantastic experience choosing my gown at Astra Bridal North Shore. Joannah made me feel so comfortable the whole way through. I had been to other stores before but hadn't quite found the right thing.

While trying on dresses, Joannah really gave me the space I needed to discuss the elements of each dress that were and weren't working before offering her expert opinion. She took my feedback into account and used it to suggest other dresses with those elements, ultimately finding the dress I ended up saying yes to!

All in all, it really felt like my dress was entirely my choice, and I feel completely satisfied with it. I highly recommend Astra Bridal!

Astra Bridal Hamilton is so worth your time and money. I was helped by the lovely Tara and she was absolutely wonderful in helping me find my dream dress. All the ladies there on the day were also so lovely and helpful, and they made my experience of finding a dress so much easier and stress free.

If you're ever in search of great assistance and advice for wedding dresses, this is the place to go!!!!

I had a truly wonderful experience at Astra Bridal North Shore with my stylist, Lara. Before my appointment, we had a Zoom consultation, which was a great way to prepare for the day. From the moment I arrived, Lara made me feel completely at ease. She was incredibly knowledgeable and really took the time to listen to my thoughts.

We had a lot of fun, and she encouraged me to try a variety of styles that I never would have picked for myself. Astra has such an incredible selection of dresses to suit any bride, and it was difficult to narrow down the choices! I still can't believe I said YES TO THE DRESS on my first day of bridal shopping! I couldn't be happier with my choice—the dress is perfect, and the experience at Astra was unmatched.

Their free consultation and 10% off a wedding gown purchase for medical personnel, emergency services, military staff, and their fiancés was a bonus, and it felt so special to be recognised for this.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Astra Bridal to any other brides to be!

I had a really great experience with Astra Bridal North Shore. My stylist was Lara, who was absolutely amazing at helping me find my dream dress. As someone who had never tried on any wedding dresses before, it was an exciting yet daunting task to find the perfect one.

Lara was great at listening to the style I had in mind, as well as offering styles that I hadn't thought of before. She was very welcoming, knowledgeable, accommodating, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

They have such a stunning range at Astra Bridal, and I found the most perfect dress for my big day. I would 100% recommend Astra Bridal to future brides.

I had the best time at Astra in Wellington – Lisa was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, kind, and really helped me figure out what I liked best. I didn't feel rushed in my decision-making, and the options they had in store were endless!

I'm really stoked to have bought my dress from Astra. Thanks a bunch for your help, Lisa! :)

I had the most wonderful experience finding my dress with Astra and my stylist, Lisa. We first went for an initial try on after the Sip & See, and I was amazed by how comfortable I felt. Lisa was an absolute gem.

I found a dress that was the complete opposite of what I imagined for my big day, so I booked a second fitting a few weeks later alongside all my girlfriends and mum. Leading up to that, Lisa went above and beyond to get in some other dresses and styles so I could try a variety before feeling confident in my choice – the first dress, of course. Nothing else compared!

Compared to some of the other places we went to, we all loved Astra. We felt like we could take our time and do things our way. It was simply how buying a wedding dress should be.

Thanks, Lisa!

I was terrified of looking at wedding dresses when I got engaged. As a big lady, I was sure it would be impossible.

On a bit of a whim, I rang the Astra Bridal North Shore store and Lara picked up. From then on, I had the most amazing experience. When I explained to Lara that I was only expecting to come in and discuss my options (thinking they were non-existent), and not be able to try on dresses due to my size, she immediately reassured me that this wasn't the case. She told me that once I booked an appointment, I'd be able to come in and try on dresses.

I couldn't believe it. I was going to get a full bridal experience! Lara was so kind, reassuring, and non-judgemental during that phone call. She took my name down, told me she would take care of me, and looked out for my appointment in the system.

I was able to just have fun and enjoy being a bride. The dress I ended up choosing? Lara picked it! She is amazing at knowing what will work on brides, and we had the most fun day.

I went alone the first time (which I would actually recommend to any bride), and then the second time I flew my mum to Auckland and brought a couple of other relatives. Lara made them feel at home as well, and they had so much fun with me.

Joannah also came in and assisted Lara with my measurements when I chose my dress. She was lovely as well, and I felt very comfortable with both ladies.

Thank you, Lara and Joannah, for the most incredible experience. It was so nice to be seen as a human in a dress. I didn't expect to feel beautiful, but I did, and I'm forever grateful. My fiancé commented on my big smile as I walked out!

I would highly recommend Astra Bridal to everyone :)

From the moment I walked into Astra Bridal, I had such an amazing experience. The whole appointment felt relaxed, welcoming, and completely focused on helping me find my dream dress.

I loved that I was able to browse through the dresses before we started and choose the ones I wanted to try on. It made the experience feel really personal and exciting.

I had Keala as my stylist, and she was absolutely incredible. She made me feel so comfortable from the very beginning, helped me into every dress, and never made me feel rushed. Once we'd narrowed it down to my favourites, she was kind enough to let my appointment run over so I could try them on again and make sure I chose the one I truly loved.

I never felt like I was being hurried or pressured into making a decision. She genuinely wanted me to find the perfect dress.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I'm so grateful to Keala and the team at Astra Bridal for making such a special moment even more memorable. I would recommend Astra Bridal to any bride looking for a beautiful, stress-free, and unforgettable dress-shopping experience.

Thank you for helping me find my dream dress!

Kryslin and the team at Astra Bridal were fantastic. One of my bridesmaids attending had her baby with her, and the staff were so accommodating in letting little Izzy be part of the process.

I loved how Kryslin showed us all the options for how we could style the pieces I was drawn to. From the wishlist I sent through, she really read my style and nailed the vibe I was going for. In the end, I think she knew the dress I was after, saved the best for last, and I found the sexiest wedding dress!

Excited to walk down the aisle and see Rowdy's (husband to be) face!

The team at Astra Bridal were very welcoming and accommodating. I had to bring my baby along to my appointment, and that was no problem at all. Kryslin was my stylist, and she was patient with me as I considered my options.

She pulled out a variety of dresses. I probably tried on about eight, and my bridesmaids were able to take photos of the different looks. Kryslin helped me narrow it down to two dresses and gave me all the information about them (pricing, timing, and alterations), as well as a few weeks to think about it.

At my follow up appointment, she helped me style my chosen dress with different veils and sleeves to find the final look I wanted.

I would recommend Astra Bridal to future brides. Whether you know what kind of dress you want already or not, the experience of being styled in different dresses will make you feel like a princess.