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 an amazing experience at Astra Bridal Newmarket. Ilyese was wonderful and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. She helped me see my vision come to life and guided me through finding my dream dress by customising a design to create a look that was uniquely my own.
If you're looking for high-quality, affordable, and one-of-a-kind wedding dresses, Astra Bridal is the place to go. I couldn't be happier with my experience and highly recommend them to any bride-to-be.
June, 2026
A beautiful experience! First ever wedding dress try on appointment, and we had the lovely Ilyese. Definitely your go to girl, she is so lovely and knowledgeable!
She was so honest and transparent when it came to styles and dresses, and knew exactly the vision I had in mind. Highly recommend Ilyese x
June, 2026
I had such a lovely experience at Astra Bridal Newmarket! I felt incredibly looked after, heard, and had a lot of fun during my appointments. Within my first appointment, Ilyese nailed the silhouette, and by the second appointment, I said yes to my dress. It was stress-free, and I wish I could do it all again <3
June, 2026