Testimonials

I had the most incredible experience with Astra. The ladies were absolutely lovely and so helpful throughout the entire process. I walked in with a vision but kept an open mind, and I ended up choosing a gown I never expected to love! It was all thanks to the team and their warm, supportive service. Special thanks to Lara for making the experience so memorable. Highly recommend!

I had the best experience with North Shore Astra Bridal! It is amazing — they have a variety of beautiful wedding gowns. I highly recommend! They had the best vibes, and the staff were absolutely great at their job. Thank you, Sarah, for helping me find the perfect dress for me!

Kryslin was incredible! She was extremely warm, welcoming, and thoughtful. I initially reached out to Kryslin a few weeks before my appointment with a dress in mind, which had unfortunately sold out and was no longer being produced. Kryslin arranged for another dress of similar design to come in store for me to try. How thoughtful!

When I arrived with my mum and nana, we had five gowns picked out. Kryslin suggested the order in which we tried them on. For me, this truly showed her attention to detail and quick understanding of my vision, as the first dress I put on was the one! It felt like Kryslin was a long-time friend who knew exactly what I would love, and what gown would complement my character.

I simply cannot fault a thing. A lifelong memory I will forever cherish with Mum, Nana, and Kryslin. Thank you times a million!!!

I had the most wonderful experience with Chanelle! This was my first time trying on dresses, and I was a bit nervous and didn’t know what to expect. But as soon as we arrived, we were greeted so warmly, and I immediately felt at ease. Chanelle was so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. She made me feel completely comfortable and made the entire experience perfect.

She was engaging not only with me but also with the support people I brought along, and she made it fun for everyone. She has such a lovely personality, and her passion and authenticity for truly wanting to help you find the perfect dress shone through.

I’m happy to say I ended up finding my perfect dress with Astra Bridal. Thank you to the whole team — from booking, to communication, to the in-person experience — it has all been wonderful and has made my wedding planning experience that much easier. I’ll be raving about you to any future brides I know! <3

The ladies at Astra Bridal (Brooke in particular) were absolutely lovely throughout the entire appointment. Having a consultation beforehand made me feel so comfortable walking in, like I was seeing an old friend! Brooke made sure all my options were discussed and ready to go, explaining everything clearly and ensuring I felt comfortable throughout the process.

I had my eyes set on one of their dresses for two years, and to my luck, they had it in stock and kept it aside for me. (Although every dress was gorgeous and definitely made it hard to choose!) Brooke was an absolutely beautiful, kind, and patient wahine who made the appointment all the more special, along with the free nibbles and bottomless mimosas!

I ended up purchasing my dream dress on the day with the help of all the lovely ladies at reception. Everyone was so kind to my whānau and me. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Recommend 11/10. PLEASE COME HERE!!!!

I said yes to the dress at Astra Bridal Hamilton!! I cannot recommend this store enough. This was the third dress store I had visited, and by far the best experience. Khym really listened to my ideas about what I thought my dress would look like and helped me find something while being mindful of my budget. She allowed me to make up my own mind and form my own thoughts about the dresses I tried on before offering her opinion. She wasn’t pushy about trying to make a sale, and I just felt so special the entire appointment. The mimosa was an added bonus too! Thanks, Khym, for an amazing experience and for helping me find my perfect dress!

I had a great experience at Astra Bridal. I was able to go through their website prior to my appointment and add a bunch of dresses to my wish list. This meant that when I arrived, they had already picked them out and had them ready for me. I was then able to look through some other dresses to see if there was anything else I wanted to try. There were lots of different styles to choose from. Lara was amazing and really helped me work out exactly what I wanted and what I didn’t want. Highly recommend booking an appointment with Astra!

Brooke and the entire team at Astra Bridal Newmarket are the absolute best! They are accommodating and so lovely to deal with. I went there first in December 2024 without knowing anything about trying on wedding dresses. I gave Brooke my highly varied Pinterest board and not much to go on, but she helped me nail down some ideas.

Come this April, when I booked in three different bridal shops in one day, Brooke and the team really stood out in their professional and friendly way of helping. I came back a week later to make my final choice, knowing Astra was the place to go. We sat down and fully fleshed out my ideas and vision for my day.

I went in a completely different direction than what I originally thought I wanted, but after crossing off many dresses from the list, Brooke really helped me find my dress. I cannot recommend them enough!

Amazing all around! Such a great experience with Ilyese as my consultant—she was knowledgeable about each dress she picked out for me and ensured I was comfortable throughout the entire process. It was obvious how much passion and love she poured into our short time together, as the dress I ended up picking was only the second one she made me try on! Honestly, it could not have gone any better than it did—so grateful for Ilyese's experience and expertise! Thank you so much! 5 stars +++

A beautiful store and a beautiful team! Ilyese completely understood what I was after and showed experience and knowledge of the designs, fit, and quality of dresses. I found my dress and will definitely remember my experience with Astra Bridal as exciting and special!