Testimonials

I was incredibly nervous heading into my first wedding dress shopping experience, but Astra Bridal made it such a fun and memorable time.

My stylist, Sarah, was absolutely amazing. She immediately settled my nerves and asked all the right questions to steer us in the right direction. She was so receptive to my feedback, and together we narrowed down exactly what I was looking for. Sarah is knowledgeable, kind, and refreshingly honest. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better stylist.

I ended up coming back the very next day to say yes to the dress :)

I LOVED my experience with Ilyese at Astra Bridal Newmarket!! She listened to what I wanted and talked me through her thinking, and nothing else I tried matched up to the first dress she put me in. She communicated so clearly with me and my support people, gave me moments to process my thoughts alone, created such a fun and calm environment, and helped me to clarify my thinking. A process that I expected to be stressful and overwhelming was fun and so much simpler because of Ilyese, and I am so grateful! The environment of the Newmarket store was great, and I loved my time there. I've found my dress and I am so happy! Would recommend to literally anybody!

I had such a lovely experience at Astra Bridal Northshore. Lara was incredibly kind, patient, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole appointment. She really listened to what I was looking for, and thanks to her I found the perfect dress. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much, Lara! Highly recommend.

I had such a wonderful experience with Ilyese. She went above and beyond. The customer service she delivered was outstanding. She made the experience so enjoyable. I had to leave a review because she made it so enjoyable, helping and listening to what I had to say, and finding what I liked. Highly recommend her and their services.

Even the receptionist who took my Zoom appointment when the stylist couldn’t was lovely. Well done, this is how a business should be run. Just overall wonderful people a part of this place :)

It’s such a shame I found my dress somewhere else, but the customer service is top notch. Worth the money you pay.

Ashley was my consultant, and honestly, it was the most lovely experience. Super fun, relaxed, and memorable. Ashley was amazing. I didn’t know the try on experience could be so nice! She was great with my family, really listened to the styles I wanted to look at, respected my budget, and was the best chat while trying on dresses. She really knows her stuff.

Ileyse is stellar too, what a gem. Her gowns are beautiful, and the studio is such a positive space to be in.

Thank you, Astra Newmarket team. I love my dress!

I had an amazing experience at Astra Bridal Newmarket. Brooke was extremely kind and experienced. She knew what would look good on my body type and even allowed me to come in for retrials when I needed. I would highly recommend them for your wedding dress shopping. The staff are lovely and incredibly helpful.

I highly recommend Astra Bridal. I had the best experience I could ever have hoped for, and I cannot thank Joannah and the team enough for making me feel so comfortable.

The Style & Design appointment we had over Zoom a couple of weeks before going in store was so helpful. I was able to share a list of dresses I was interested in trying on and explained what styles I disliked. On the day of my stylist appointment, Joannah already had dresses ready for me to try on, most from the list I gave her and some wild cards she had picked out.

I can truly say I would not have found my dream dress if it wasn’t for her out of the box thinking. I was a bit unsure about what I envisioned for my dress yet very adamant on what I didn’t want, but Joannah encouraged me to stay open minded and I am so glad she did. Never did I imagine I would pick a full lace wedding gown, but it was genuinely the only dress that actually made me feel like a bride.

I also loved having the option of customising the dress by making the train shorter and the sleeves detachable. The entire process felt personal and unhurried, and Joannah’s expertise really shone through. She listened to my concerns and preferences while also gently pushing me outside my comfort zone in the best possible way.

I cannot wait to wear my dream dress on my wedding day, and I’ll always be grateful for the amazing experience I had finding it :)

I had an amazing experience shopping for my wedding dress at Astra Bridal Newmarket. I am curvy (18–20) and was self-conscious that I wouldn’t look good in anything. It was my first time trying on dresses, and every single one made me feel beautiful, EVEN the wildcard!!

I had the most warm, kind, skilled, and beautiful stylist, Brooke, helping me. She was so knowledgeable about all the dresses and what would look good and match what I said I wanted in a dress. She also made me feel so confident and comfortable. The whole experience was an absolute breeze. She even got an extra fan into the room for me as it was a hot day and I run hot!

She was my ultimate hype girl and was not pushy about selling anything. She just wanted me to feel good and have the best time. Honestly, 1000/10 recommend. The other girls working in the store were so sweet too, and when I came out they were complimenting me and were so, so kind!

I said yes to the dress and cannot wait to come back when it’s time to collect my dress!

Loved my experience with the ladies at Astra Bridal. Right from the get-go, my sister and I were welcomed with open arms and had the option to pick from the rack and start trying on. Rochelle was great at speaking about the garments and telling me what other options I could have with linings, sleeves, etc. She was also very gentle with her own opinions and really listened to what I wanted and liked in each garment, helping me find the perfect dress!

Thanks so much to the Astra Bridal Hamilton team, and special thanks to Rochelle! Big hugs xx

I cannot recommend Astra Bridal Northshore highly enough. From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for — the entire experience was nothing short of amazing.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to Sarah, who helped me find my absolute dream dress. She was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly listened to what I wanted. Sarah has such a calming, supportive presence and made the whole experience feel so special and personal. She knew exactly how to guide me, offered honest advice, and somehow managed to find a dress that felt perfect in every way.

I never once felt rushed or pressured — only supported and celebrated. It was such a beautiful, memorable experience, and I left feeling confident, excited, and completely in love with my dress.

Thank you, Sarah, and thank you to the entire Astra Bridal team for making such an important moment so wonderful. I’m beyond grateful and would recommend this store to any bride looking for a truly exceptional experience <3