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.
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
The team at Astra Bridal are absolutely incredible. Ilyese was so knowledgeable and helped me find my perfect gown when I came in with a frustratingly wide range of ideas about what I wanted. Thank you so much!
May, 2026