With a devotion to fabrics, embellishments and silhouettes it was natural for Ilyese to complete a Fashion Design degree from AUT. This knowledge and then experience in the fashion industry made Ilyese a natural addition to the team in Auckland. She has progressed to lead the team and teach them all the knowledge she holds. Brides who have a booking with Ilyese will be lucky recipients of her expertise in garment construction combined with her knowledge of how a gown can be tailored for the perfect look.
I had such a wonderful experience at Astra Bridal Newmarket! Ilyese was absolutely amazing — warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole appointment feel relaxed and fun. She really listened to what I wanted and helped me find my dream dress. I felt supported the entire time and never rushed. The store has a gorgeous selection, and the team created such a special, memorable experience. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Astra Bridal to any bride-to-be!
November, 2025
The Most Incredible Bridal Experience
I bought my wedding dress from Astra Bridal, and I have to say, Ilyese is one of the most stunning humans I’ve ever met. Her customer care, genuine love for what she does, and humble yet incredible eye for design are absolutely unmatched. She made me feel supported, celebrated, and completely understood throughout the entire process.
The dresses? Unreal. The customer care? On another level. The pricing? So reasonable for the quality and experience. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with mimosas, warmth, and the most beautiful, personalised service. The whole shop has such a special vibe, and you can tell everyone truly cares. They even offer front-of-line employee appointments at a discount.
I cannot recommend Ilyese and Astra Bridal as a whole enough. She made choosing my wedding dress one of the happiest, easiest, and most memorable parts of wedding planning. <3
November, 2025
Thank you so much to the incredible team at Astra Bridal for making the entire wedding dress process such an easy and enjoyable experience! A very special thank you to Ilyese for going above and beyond to ensure I'll look and feel my absolute best on my big day. What can often be a stressful and nerve-wracking time for brides was the complete opposite for me. From the moment I walked in, Ilyese made me feel so comfortable, truly listened to everything I wanted and needed, and was endlessly accommodating, thoughtful, and passionate. You can tell right away that she genuinely loves what she does. I never expected to find THE ONE at my very first consultation, but thanks to you, Ilyese, I did, and I couldn’t be more grateful. <3
I highly recommend Astra Bridal Newmarket if you’re looking for the most amazing bridal experience!
November, 2025