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.
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
It's been a couple of weeks since saying YES to the dress, and I still can't stop raving about my experience with the Astra team, specifically Ilyese!!! She was so amazing that instead of purchasing the dress I had originally picked from their site, I ended up going with a dress Ilyese had picked out for me. I took my mum and aunt with me, and they could not stop smiling at the dress she picked out.
100/100 for the service at Astra Bridal. Literally felt like I was picking out a dress with a group of my gal pals. It did not feel awkward at all. Highly recommend!!!
November, 2025
Ilyese was wonderful in helping me find my dress. From the moment I walked in, she told me, “We’ll find you your dream dress,” and everything else felt like a weight off my shoulders. She listened to what I wanted, made sure she understood my budget, and brought in pieces that were fabulous. I was stuck between dresses by the end, and she helped me finally say yes to the dress with so much patience and support. Also, I highly recommend Astra for my plus size girlies <3
October, 2025