Testimonials

My experience at Astra Bridal Newmarket was phenomenal. Ilyese, you are a star! The patience, knowledge, determination, and kindness you show in the way you approach and support your brides to be is outstanding.

I’m so grateful for the many visits I had at Astra before we finally found my dress. I definitely looked around, but I kept coming back to Astra Bridal Newmarket because I knew Ilyese had my best interests at heart and truly wanted to help me find the perfect dress.

We searched high and low, and Ilyese was willing to do anything to find what made me feel amazing, and we got there! I'm beyond grateful for the team here, especially Ilyese.

I highly recommend this beautiful bridal shop. In my opinion, the dresses and the service are miles ahead of all the other shops I visited in Auckland!

I recently booked in for the 90 minute stylist consultation at Astra Bridal Newmarket. The service was absolutely outstanding. Ilyese was so experienced and amazing to deal with. It was my first time trying on any dresses, and she helped me find the perfect one. She also made my family feel really included in the process. I couldn’t recommend Ilyese and this store enough.

I cannot recommend Astra Bridal Newmarket enough—the lovely Ilyese was absolutely incredible. She was attentive, kind, gave expert advice, and is truly knowledgeable and honest. She made this the most beautiful experience, made us laugh, and ensured we had a fantastic time overall! This is THE place to go for your wedding dress. Five stars! <3

I cannot thank Khym enough for helping me find my dream wedding dress! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel so welcome, comfortable, and truly heard. The whole experience was absolutely perfect, stress-free, enjoyable, and full of excitement. I found my dream dress, and it made me incredibly happy and excited. It was everything I had ever hoped for and more.

Khym’s friendly approach, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience and will be recommending her to so many of my friends.

Thank you again for making this such a special and unforgettable memory. I am so grateful!

I’m not one to post reviews ever. However, these ladies are absolutely wonderful and helped me find my dream wedding dress. I would 100% recommend them and wish I had come to them first. So, if you’ve recently gotten engaged, I’m telling you — there’s no better place to find your dress. They have a gorgeous collection, and the staff are absolutely lovely.

Visited Astra Bridal after a couple of trips to other stores and could not fault my experience here! Rosie is a dream, as is Ilyese, and they are just so knowledgeable, which makes such a difference when making a big decision like this. Love their work!

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