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It didn’t feel like too much, unlike some of the other A-line dresses I tried. It was just perfect for me.<br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I had a style of dress in mind, however I had been to a couple of places and still hadn’t found the one. I had bought a dress elsewhere, but I had doubts and didn’t feel like it was the one. My appointment with <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html\" target=\"_blank\">Khym</a> at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra</a> was fun, relaxing, and so easy. She made me feel at ease and helped me find the one without any stress. She also went above and beyond to bring my ideas to life by finding off the shoulder sleeves to match the lace on my dress, as well as the matching veil.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I loved my experience at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra</a> so much that I applied for the job I knew was vacant at the time, and I got it! :)</p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-244.jpg","size":"1019003","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":{},"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-260.jpg","size":"748106","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":{},"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-329.jpg","size":"879447","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-363.jpg","size":"921397","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":{},"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We were in the same friend group, however we had never met. There were many times over the space of a year we could have met, however the timing wasn’t right. Eventually we both attended a friend’s birthday and met for the first time. I had a wee stalk on Facebook and added him that night. We started talking the next day, and had our first date a few days later. We hit it off pretty quick and were in a relationship and inseparable within a matter of weeks of meeting.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The proposal:</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\nI almost ruined it. I had just got off crutches, and my friends and Scott wanted to go on a walk, and I didn’t want to go. They insisted, and so off we went.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">On a hill looking over the water and beautiful scenery in Bowentown, Scott got down on one knee with the most incredible, sparkly ring I had ever seen and asked me to marry him. 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The weather was amazing, it was so hot.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">My girls, my mum and I got ready at the Belles and Brides studio, which was relaxing and fun. We had great chat and music. I did a first look with my older brother and then my dad, which were both very special moments. My older brother and nephew had their Holden Commodores as our wedding cars, and they had spent time cleaning, polishing, and attaching ribbon to them.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our wedding was very us. We are both avid readers and wanted to incorporate our love of books into the day. We had florals with flowers I made from book pages. Our seating plan was a huge bookshelf with all our guests written on the spines of the books, along with photos of our cats included as decorations, and bookmarks on all the tables for guests to take home. 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Their day was a true celebration of them<em>, </em>filled with love, fun, and laughter. The photos offer just a glimpse of how much the couple enjoyed every moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Courtney mesmerised in <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-ruby.html" target="_blank">Ruby</a> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram/" target="_blank">Rebecca Ingram</a>, a strapless sweetheart gown adorned with romantic, unembellished floral lace that flowed softly from the bodice into the skirt. She completed her bridal look with the matching Ruby veil and added lace cap sleeves for the perfect finishing touch.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This blog is extra special, as it features one of our very own!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations, Courtney and Scott! <3</p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [2] => Array ( [value] => 1 [field] => 5 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [3] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-27.jpg [size] => 1058655 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [4] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-19.jpg [size] => 739484 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [5] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-85.jpg [size] => 1225870 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [6] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-135.jpg [size] => 1021005 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [7] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-163.jpg [size] => 989987 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [8] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I chose <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-ruby.html" target="_blank">Ruby</a> because I loved the large matte lace, the way the silhouette fell, and the overall feel of it on. It didn’t feel like too much, unlike some of the other A-line dresses I tried. It was just perfect for me.<br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I had a style of dress in mind, however I had been to a couple of places and still hadn’t found the one. I had bought a dress elsewhere, but I had doubts and didn’t feel like it was the one. My appointment with <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html" target="_blank">Khym</a> at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra</a> was fun, relaxing, and so easy. She made me feel at ease and helped me find the one without any stress. She also went above and beyond to bring my ideas to life by finding off the shoulder sleeves to match the lace on my dress, as well as the matching veil.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I loved my experience at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra</a> so much that I applied for the job I knew was vacant at the time, and I got it! :)</p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-244.jpg [size] => 1019003 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-260.jpg [size] => 748106 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-329.jpg [size] => 879447 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [12] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-363.jpg [size] => 921397 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [13] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">We were in the same friend group, however we had never met. There were many times over the space of a year we could have met, however the timing wasn’t right. Eventually we both attended a friend’s birthday and met for the first time. I had a wee stalk on Facebook and added him that night. We started talking the next day, and had our first date a few days later. We hit it off pretty quick and were in a relationship and inseparable within a matter of weeks of meeting.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The proposal:</p><p style="text-align: center;"> I almost ruined it. I had just got off crutches, and my friends and Scott wanted to go on a walk, and I didn’t want to go. They insisted, and so off we went.</p><p style="text-align: center;">On a hill looking over the water and beautiful scenery in Bowentown, Scott got down on one knee with the most incredible, sparkly ring I had ever seen and asked me to marry him. It was simple and perfect, with lots of laughs, tears and love shared, much like our lives together so far.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [14] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-373.jpg [size] => 1182318 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [15] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-376.jpg [size] => 1140964 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [16] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-382.jpg [size] => 1047664 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [17] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-389.jpg [size] => 1161535 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [18] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">It is so hard to choose just one favourite part.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It was so special walking down the aisle to Scott. He was crying, and I was trying hard not to let the tears I had in my eyes fall. I only had eyes for him and was so excited to spend the day and the rest of our lives married to each other.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I also loved the little catch up we had up at the altar while we were signing everything. 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The weather was amazing, it was so hot.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My girls, my mum and I got ready at the Belles and Brides studio, which was relaxing and fun. We had great chat and music. I did a first look with my older brother and then my dad, which were both very special moments. My older brother and nephew had their Holden Commodores as our wedding cars, and they had spent time cleaning, polishing, and attaching ribbon to them.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our wedding was very us. We are both avid readers and wanted to incorporate our love of books into the day. We had florals with flowers I made from book pages. Our seating plan was a huge bookshelf with all our guests written on the spines of the books, along with photos of our cats included as decorations, and bookmarks on all the tables for guests to take home. I also made a full on newspaper for everyone, with our story and activities for the guests to do throughout the night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We had our celebrant write a custom ceremony for us, with small Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter references. We also wrote our own vows, and they were very much us. We were both giggling and crying when we were reading them. I look forward to getting our wedding video so we can relive those special moments again.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The rest of the day was filled with lots of love, laughs, tears, and photos, photos, photos!<br></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-681.jpg [size] => 668515 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [26] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-738.jpg [size] => 1173521 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [27] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-725.jpg [size] => 896921 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [28] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-711.jpg [size] => 663614 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [29] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/courtney-cocks/cs-713.jpg [size] => 743923 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [30] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">My biggest piece of advice to other brides is to enjoy the whole planning process, and don’t let it stress you out more than necessary. 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Their day was a true celebration of them, filled with love, fun, and laughter. The photos offer just a glimpse of how much the couple enjoyed every moment.Courtney mesmerised in Ruby by Rebecca Ingram, a strapless sweetheart gown adorned with romantic, unembellished floral lace that flowed softly from the bodice into the skirt. She completed her bridal look with the matching Ruby veil and added lace cap sleeves for the perfect finishing touch.This blog is extra special, as it features one of our very own!Congratulations, Courtney and Scott! <3 What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I chose Ruby because I loved the large matte lace, the way the silhouette fell, and the overall feel of it on. It didn’t feel like too much, unlike some of the other A-line dresses I tried. It was just perfect for me.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.I had a style of dress in mind, however I had been to a couple of places and still hadn’t found the one. I had bought a dress elsewhere, but I had doubts and didn’t feel like it was the one. My appointment with Khym at Astra was fun, relaxing, and so easy. She made me feel at ease and helped me find the one without any stress. She also went above and beyond to bring my ideas to life by finding off the shoulder sleeves to match the lace on my dress, as well as the matching veil.I loved my experience at Astra so much that I applied for the job I knew was vacant at the time, and I got it! :) Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.We were in the same friend group, however we had never met. There were many times over the space of a year we could have met, however the timing wasn’t right. Eventually we both attended a friend’s birthday and met for the first time. I had a wee stalk on Facebook and added him that night. We started talking the next day, and had our first date a few days later. We hit it off pretty quick and were in a relationship and inseparable within a matter of weeks of meeting.The proposal: I almost ruined it. I had just got off crutches, and my friends and Scott wanted to go on a walk, and I didn’t want to go. They insisted, and so off we went.On a hill looking over the water and beautiful scenery in Bowentown, Scott got down on one knee with the most incredible, sparkly ring I had ever seen and asked me to marry him. It was simple and perfect, with lots of laughs, tears and love shared, much like our lives together so far. What was your favourite part of the day?It is so hard to choose just one favourite part.It was so special walking down the aisle to Scott. He was crying, and I was trying hard not to let the tears I had in my eyes fall. I only had eyes for him and was so excited to spend the day and the rest of our lives married to each other.I also loved the little catch up we had up at the altar while we were signing everything. He hadn’t realised when he put it on earlier that I had his watch engraved, so that was a fun surprise for him at that point. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.Our wedding day went so quickly, but it was perfect all the same. The weather was amazing, it was so hot.My girls, my mum and I got ready at the Belles and Brides studio, which was relaxing and fun. We had great chat and music. I did a first look with my older brother and then my dad, which were both very special moments. My older brother and nephew had their Holden Commodores as our wedding cars, and they had spent time cleaning, polishing, and attaching ribbon to them.Our wedding was very us. We are both avid readers and wanted to incorporate our love of books into the day. We had florals with flowers I made from book pages. Our seating plan was a huge bookshelf with all our guests written on the spines of the books, along with photos of our cats included as decorations, and bookmarks on all the tables for guests to take home. I also made a full on newspaper for everyone, with our story and activities for the guests to do throughout the night.We had our celebrant write a custom ceremony for us, with small Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter references. We also wrote our own vows, and they were very much us. We were both giggling and crying when we were reading them. I look forward to getting our wedding video so we can relive those special moments again.The rest of the day was filled with lots of love, laughs, tears, and photos, photos, photos! Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?My biggest piece of advice to other brides is to enjoy the whole planning process, and don’t let it stress you out more than necessary. 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Since we had chosen Pemberton Gardens for our reception, the ground was very wet, so all the photos taken outside at the gardens show me wearing gumboots under my dress!</p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/frances-mitchell/frances-mitchell-37.jpg [size] => 294622 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [26] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/frances-mitchell/frances-mitchell-34.jpg [size] => 239083 [width] => 996 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [27] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/frances-mitchell/frances-mitchell-19.jpg [size] => 228331 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [28] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/frances-mitchell/frances-mitchell-39.jpg [size] => 254945 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [29] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Delegate responsibility. Wedding planning can be really stressful, so focus on the most important parts of the day. 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The photos capture the joy and warmth of the occasion, with the couple glowing and completely immersed in the moment, soaking up every moment and completely in love.Frances was breathtaking in Zinaida by Maggie Sottero. a Mikado satin gown featuring a sweetheart pleated bodice with a keyhole detail, off the shoulder sleeves, and a soft romantic V-back. She completed her bridal look with a custom two tier drop pearl veil, our Nicole headband, and our CZ pearl earrings, all adding the perfect touch of elegance.Keep scrolling for a magical glimpse into their unforgettable day! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I wanted my dress to be something timeless and classic. I loved the elegance of satin; however, when I first tried on what I ended up choosing as my dress, I really didn’t like it. However, as I tried on another dress, I couldn’t get that dress out of my head. It was unique, like something I’d never seen before. When I tried it back on, I knew it was the one for me.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.Astra was the only bridal shop I visited, and I was treated to the luxe experience there. It was such a special experience to pick my dress with my mum. My consultant was wonderful, and I loved having the entire store to myself as I tried on dresses. I wanted a two tier veil, and she helped me customize one with pearl accents that matched the pearl headband and earrings I had picked from Astra. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.We both met on a dating app but then realised we attended the same church. Our first meeting was at the cathedral, which is the same cathedral where we were married, making it really special. We even got a photo at the exact spot where we first met. Troy is a pilot, and we love going up the hills for plane spotting, so he proposed at the top of the Port Hills in Christchurch, which was the location of one of our first dates. I was admiring the view over the city, and when I turned around, he was down on one knee. What was your favourite part of the day?I loved the moment I first saw Troy at the end of the aisle. It was a moment we had been waiting for, and it was really emotional for both of us. A highlight of the day was that Troy had written me a letter to read on the morning of the wedding, which was so special. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.Only my parents and my husband’s mother had seen the dress I picked, so it was such a special moment to surprise my bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding in my dress.The weather was terrible the week before the wedding, with one of the wettest autumn weeks in Christchurch and extensive surface flooding. However, on the morning of the wedding, the sun was shining, and it was really warm. Our coordinator was incredible. Since we had chosen Pemberton Gardens for our reception, the ground was very wet, so all the photos taken outside at the gardens show me wearing gumboots under my dress! Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?Delegate responsibility. Wedding planning can be really stressful, so focus on the most important parts of the day. Ultimately, the most important thing is that you get married, and everything else will fall into place. Salon Ceremony Reception Photographer Flowers Hair Makeup On the Day Coordinator Earrings Headband Astra Bride Frances wearing the Zinaida wedding dress by Maggie Sottero. This classic church and garden wedding took place in Christchurch New Zealand. 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That’s all I can say about the experience I had at Astra Bridal Wellington. I took my two sisters with me and this was the first bridal shop we went to. We had plans to see more that week as well. The Astra Bridal receptionist/assistant had brought over bubbles and nibbles for my guests to enjoy, which was lovely!I had an appointment with the lovely Kryslin who ushered us to where I would be trying on dresses. We talked about my wedding day, what look I was envisioning, what patterns, length, fabrics I was drawn to. We went through the different dresses and I picked out what I thought would look good on me. I was desperately trying to avoid the more tight fitting dresses because I wasn’t feeling the most confident that day.Kryslin listened, she gave her opinions, she mentioned what was in trend, what looks the different designers did and what she thought would suit me. I picked my choices and then Kryslin decided to pick two dresses she suggested I try on. 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Their day was filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments, captured beautifully in photos of the happy couple enjoying every second of their special day.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Roslyn wowed in Beryl by Theia, a stunning crepe fit and flare gown that perfectly balanced classic elegance and modern style. The plunging neckline and double strap halter highlighted her shoulders and back, while the low back added a touch of drama. The fit and flare silhouette emphasised her figure while remaining comfortable enough to move and dance.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Keep scrolling for stunning photos, a glimpse into Roslyn’s dress shopping journey, and her heartfelt advice for brides to be. 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Although she’s plain to look at on the rack, just that little bit of neck detail elevated the whole look. I didn’t want to decide then and there on the day that she was the one, but much like my now husband, I think I secretly knew from the first date. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I waited a few weeks and tried on more dresses, but it was always Beryl. Bezza felt like she became part of the crew, another bridesmaid. And the <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal Newmarket</a> crew were SO excited for Bezza and me to have found each other. They were also extremely kind after I could never open the door properly on the first go at the store.<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"></span><br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I had my first lot of wedding dress fittings with two of my bridesmaids the day of our engagement party, which was exactly a year out from the wedding. It felt fun to be doing a wedding thing during the day and to feel excited. I made sure I had fun with trying on dresses, I don’t like these things to be too serious, although I found some people take it very, very seriously! </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I was trying on a range of dresses and made sure I could run around, sit down, do the YMCA without a boob popping out, etc. I’d been to two places before <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra</a>, but they already had a leg up on the competition. I really appreciated the Zoom call and communication before the fitting, and they were as open with me as I was with them. When I asked them to find me a puffy dress just because I wanted to try one, they obliged. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">They were also really honest with me, the dress I thought would be my favourite just wasn’t the right fit or style for me. As beautiful as it was, and as high as my hopes had been, it just wasn’t it. But when I did have the right dress on, staff came over from where they were to tell me how great it was.<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"></span><br></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-37.jpg","size":"416537","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-41.jpg","size":"371647","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-39.jpg","size":"275969","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-38.jpg","size":"184571","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">It’s a tale as old as time, we met online. I was Dan’s first ever online date, so as far as he’s concerned he’s the “King of Dates” and nailed online dating. I, on the other hand, was about to give up altogether. As my bridesmaid recalled in her speech, I almost couldn’t be bothered going on the date. He was my “last first date” before I got another cat. Little did I know, he would indeed be my last first date. In fact, after our first date, Dan called his best friend back in the UK and told him he’d met the woman he was going to marry. I told him to chill out. But our relationship grew pretty quickly, and it became clear pretty quickly we were each other’s person.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dan had been married before and has a son, so we quickly developed a modern family. Dan’s son was our page boy on the day, and his ex-wife and her family were at the wedding too. We even included his ex-wife in the ceremony where she did an official “hand over.” Quote “no take backsies.” This brought a lot of levity to the ceremony and showed that we’re all family.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">As for the proposal, I wasn’t expecting it. We’d just been away in Mexico which would have been the perfect time to do it, but instead he took me for a walk around Stonefields while we were way too formally dressed. He got really weird and very quiet (highly suspicious for a musician) and even pointed at a sleeping cat and said “cat” monotonously. I did think then that something was either up or very wrong. He pulled the ring out of his pocket (which I found out later had been there for a month) but did not get down on bended knee as his jeans were too tight. It was an instant and surreal yes from me. It felt spontaneous and ridiculous, which meant it felt right.<br><strong></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-42.jpg","size":"395780","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-43.jpg","size":"362155","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-25.jpg","size":"339005","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-24.jpg","size":"303782","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We did the photos before the guests arrived, and this was a really fun part of the day. It was just us and the bridal party, we got to have some fun before we had to do the serious thing. Also the champagne was popped and there was nothing left to do. No more organising of the wedding, no more worrying about what still had to be done and by what time. The train had left the station and we just had to relax and go with it. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Also canapé hour, the period between the ceremony and the reception, was so much fun. We got to hang out with everyone, give people hugs and catch up. You never have enough time at a wedding to spend as much time with everyone that travelled for the event, but seeing all your friends and family meet and mingle and having a happy event was the best.<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">.</span><br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-29.jpg","size":"388751","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":6,"content":{"col_1":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-20.jpg","size":"274114","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-26.jpg","size":"263788","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_3":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-19.jpg","size":"271745","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us about your wedding </strong><strong>day as a whole.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We got married during Easter 2025, right in the middle of a cyclone. Seeing thunderstorms on the weather app was disheartening, and I was obsessively checking every site. My mother, a pilot, was confident it would clear, and my husband’s Irish, very Catholic mother had “put in a good word,” so both mothers assured us we’d get our outdoor ceremony.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our wedding was on a Saturday, and I’d booked an Airbnb for myself and the bridesmaids, which we moved into Thursday afternoon. This ended up being the most fun part of the wedding for me. I was with my best friends, who are efficient and hilarious, and we had a blast getting ready. Watching them bond as bridesmaids and seeing their friendship grow was so special. While Dan looked after his family from the UK, I relaxed with wine, a facemask, and a screening of <em>Bridesmaids</em>. Bliss!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The morning of the wedding brought heavy rain and two emergency alerts, but I was surrounded by friends. Gabrielle Anwen did the bridesmaids’ makeup, Tania, my longtime friend, did mine, and my cousin Jackie, a professional photographer, was there too. Having familiar faces around was comforting and made me feel relaxed.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">By the time we arrived at Mantells, the weather had calmed enough for photos, some with umbrellas, but the key ones without. Shaun from Mantells kept checking if we wanted to move inside, but I trusted the mothers’ predictions and insisted it would clear. Chairs went in and out multiple times, and the rain stopped ten minutes before the ceremony. Celebrant Nate Dunn suggested we could pause if needed, but it wasn’t necessary, we got our dream outdoor wedding. Bonus, it was warm despite the cyclone.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The ceremony is a bit of a blur, but luckily we have video. The short aisle was perfect for my disabled dad, and I surprised him with a tattoo he hadn’t seen until I walked away in my dress. Dan and I were adamant about no white except my dress, and Wild Blooms nailed the bright, Frida Kahlo-inspired flowers. Mantells’ many photo-friendly rooms were a joy to use. My favourites are the “Posh and Becks” cheetah room shots and the black-and-white bridal party cheers with champagne right after the ceremony.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The reception was fun and fast-paced. The food was fantastic, guests are still raving, and Shaun was amazing. We included a tequila shot, which staff handled effortlessly. Both mothers’ speeches were unintentionally hilarious. And the dance floor, DJ Kita Mean kept us moving all night. Light-up foam sticks and my light-up cape were a hit. It was one of the happiest days of our lives. I loved every moment, everyone had fun, and the best part? You don’t have to organise the wedding anymore.<span></span></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-18.jpg","size":"282199","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":{"style":"","background":"","mobileonly":""},"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":6,"content":{"col_1":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-49.jpg","size":"235606","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-45.jpg","size":"351074","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_3":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-50.jpg","size":"177312","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Honestly, there is too much pressure on brides to feel a certain way leading up to the wedding. It “should” be exciting, and you “should” feel all sorts of ways. Things will go wrong, sometimes all at once. It’s okay to press pause, do something fun, and then come back to it.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">If people offer to help, take it. The week before our wedding, I went to a friend’s place (Missy of Miss Melicious), and she helped with all the small tasks I couldn’t manage, ironing on denim jacket transfers, painting our welcome sign, and going over the cake. Friends want to help, so let them. It’s okay to outsource. There may be moments when planning makes you want to hurt your soon-to-be spouse. That’s normal. My husband’s only task was the wedding certificate, and he spelled my name wrong.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Whatever your initial budget, add 10K, double it, then add another 10K. Make sure you get the things you want, you won’t regret it. If it’s going to rain, it’s okay to be frustrated, but make the most of it. I had colorful umbrellas, light-up umbrellas, and gumboots ready, and we still got amazing photos. Pay for as much as you can beforehand. Get a bridal house with just you and your bridesmaids. Facemasks, matching pajamas, playlists, and tasks make getting ready fun and centering.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The best advice I got was that all the stress is front-loaded. On the wedding day, the planning is done, the money is spent, and all you can do is show up and enjoy it. We get so few chances to celebrate joyous moments, make the most of yours.<br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-48.jpg","size":"187784","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-46.jpg","size":"180270","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":1,"field":5,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":11,"content":{"col_1":[{"link":"12761","linkType":"resource","field":40,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"rows":[{"heading":{"value":"Salon","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-35"},"link":{"link":"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-36"},"linktext":{"value":"Astra Bridal Auckland Newmarket","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-37"}},{"heading":{"value":"Venue","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-38"},"link":{"link":"https://www.mantells.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-39"},"linktext":{"value":"Mantells","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-40"}},{"heading":{"value":"Photographer","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-41"},"link":{"link":"https://www.stillvision.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-42"},"linktext":{"value":"Still Vision (Jackie Gay)","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-43"}},{"heading":{"value":"Flowers","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-44"},"link":{"link":"https://www.wildblooms.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-45"},"linktext":{"value":"Wild Blooms","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-46"}},{"heading":{"value":"Hair & Makeup","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-47"},"link":{"link":"","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-48"},"linktext":{"value":"Tania Houghton","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-49"}},{"heading":{"value":"MC // Celebrant","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-50"},"link":{"link":"https://www.nate.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-51"},"linktext":{"value":"Nate Dunn","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-52"}},{"heading":{"value":"DJ","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-53"},"link":{"link":"https://kitamean.com/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-54"},"linktext":{"value":"Kita Mean","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-55"}},{"heading":{"value":"Cake","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-56"},"link":{"link":"https://www.missmelicious.com/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-57"},"linktext":{"value":"Miss Melicious","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-58"}}],"field":51,"settings":[]}]},"settings":{"style":"real-brides-footer"},"parent":0,"title":""}] [linear] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => 1 [field] => 5 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [1] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;">Roslyn and Dan celebrated their love surrounded by friends and family at the romantic Mantells. Their day was filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments, captured beautifully in photos of the happy couple enjoying every second of their special day.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Roslyn wowed in Beryl by Theia, a stunning crepe fit and flare gown that perfectly balanced classic elegance and modern style. The plunging neckline and double strap halter highlighted her shoulders and back, while the low back added a touch of drama. The fit and flare silhouette emphasised her figure while remaining comfortable enough to move and dance.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Keep scrolling for stunning photos, a glimpse into Roslyn’s dress shopping journey, and her heartfelt advice for brides to be. 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Although she’s plain to look at on the rack, just that little bit of neck detail elevated the whole look. I didn’t want to decide then and there on the day that she was the one, but much like my now husband, I think I secretly knew from the first date. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I waited a few weeks and tried on more dresses, but it was always Beryl. Bezza felt like she became part of the crew, another bridesmaid. And the <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal Newmarket</a> crew were SO excited for Bezza and me to have found each other. They were also extremely kind after I could never open the door properly on the first go at the store.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I had my first lot of wedding dress fittings with two of my bridesmaids the day of our engagement party, which was exactly a year out from the wedding. It felt fun to be doing a wedding thing during the day and to feel excited. I made sure I had fun with trying on dresses, I don’t like these things to be too serious, although I found some people take it very, very seriously! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I was trying on a range of dresses and made sure I could run around, sit down, do the YMCA without a boob popping out, etc. I’d been to two places before <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra</a>, but they already had a leg up on the competition. I really appreciated the Zoom call and communication before the fitting, and they were as open with me as I was with them. When I asked them to find me a puffy dress just because I wanted to try one, they obliged. </p><p style="text-align: center;">They were also really honest with me, the dress I thought would be my favourite just wasn’t the right fit or style for me. As beautiful as it was, and as high as my hopes had been, it just wasn’t it. But when I did have the right dress on, staff came over from where they were to tell me how great it was.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-37.jpg [size] => 416537 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-41.jpg [size] => 371647 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-39.jpg [size] => 275969 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [12] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-38.jpg [size] => 184571 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [13] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">It’s a tale as old as time, we met online. I was Dan’s first ever online date, so as far as he’s concerned he’s the “King of Dates” and nailed online dating. I, on the other hand, was about to give up altogether. As my bridesmaid recalled in her speech, I almost couldn’t be bothered going on the date. He was my “last first date” before I got another cat. Little did I know, he would indeed be my last first date. In fact, after our first date, Dan called his best friend back in the UK and told him he’d met the woman he was going to marry. I told him to chill out. But our relationship grew pretty quickly, and it became clear pretty quickly we were each other’s person.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dan had been married before and has a son, so we quickly developed a modern family. Dan’s son was our page boy on the day, and his ex-wife and her family were at the wedding too. We even included his ex-wife in the ceremony where she did an official “hand over.” Quote “no take backsies.” This brought a lot of levity to the ceremony and showed that we’re all family.</p><p style="text-align: center;">As for the proposal, I wasn’t expecting it. We’d just been away in Mexico which would have been the perfect time to do it, but instead he took me for a walk around Stonefields while we were way too formally dressed. He got really weird and very quiet (highly suspicious for a musician) and even pointed at a sleeping cat and said “cat” monotonously. I did think then that something was either up or very wrong. He pulled the ring out of his pocket (which I found out later had been there for a month) but did not get down on bended knee as his jeans were too tight. It was an instant and surreal yes from me. It felt spontaneous and ridiculous, which meant it felt right.<br><strong></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [14] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-42.jpg [size] => 395780 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [15] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-43.jpg [size] => 362155 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [16] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-25.jpg [size] => 339005 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [17] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-24.jpg [size] => 303782 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [18] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">We did the photos before the guests arrived, and this was a really fun part of the day. It was just us and the bridal party, we got to have some fun before we had to do the serious thing. Also the champagne was popped and there was nothing left to do. No more organising of the wedding, no more worrying about what still had to be done and by what time. The train had left the station and we just had to relax and go with it. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Also canapé hour, the period between the ceremony and the reception, was so much fun. We got to hang out with everyone, give people hugs and catch up. 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Seeing thunderstorms on the weather app was disheartening, and I was obsessively checking every site. My mother, a pilot, was confident it would clear, and my husband’s Irish, very Catholic mother had “put in a good word,” so both mothers assured us we’d get our outdoor ceremony.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our wedding was on a Saturday, and I’d booked an Airbnb for myself and the bridesmaids, which we moved into Thursday afternoon. This ended up being the most fun part of the wedding for me. I was with my best friends, who are efficient and hilarious, and we had a blast getting ready. Watching them bond as bridesmaids and seeing their friendship grow was so special. While Dan looked after his family from the UK, I relaxed with wine, a facemask, and a screening of <em>Bridesmaids</em>. Bliss!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The morning of the wedding brought heavy rain and two emergency alerts, but I was surrounded by friends. Gabrielle Anwen did the bridesmaids’ makeup, Tania, my longtime friend, did mine, and my cousin Jackie, a professional photographer, was there too. Having familiar faces around was comforting and made me feel relaxed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">By the time we arrived at Mantells, the weather had calmed enough for photos, some with umbrellas, but the key ones without. Shaun from Mantells kept checking if we wanted to move inside, but I trusted the mothers’ predictions and insisted it would clear. Chairs went in and out multiple times, and the rain stopped ten minutes before the ceremony. Celebrant Nate Dunn suggested we could pause if needed, but it wasn’t necessary, we got our dream outdoor wedding. Bonus, it was warm despite the cyclone.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The ceremony is a bit of a blur, but luckily we have video. The short aisle was perfect for my disabled dad, and I surprised him with a tattoo he hadn’t seen until I walked away in my dress. Dan and I were adamant about no white except my dress, and Wild Blooms nailed the bright, Frida Kahlo-inspired flowers. Mantells’ many photo-friendly rooms were a joy to use. My favourites are the “Posh and Becks” cheetah room shots and the black-and-white bridal party cheers with champagne right after the ceremony.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The reception was fun and fast-paced. The food was fantastic, guests are still raving, and Shaun was amazing. We included a tequila shot, which staff handled effortlessly. Both mothers’ speeches were unintentionally hilarious. And the dance floor, DJ Kita Mean kept us moving all night. Light-up foam sticks and my light-up cape were a hit. It was one of the happiest days of our lives. I loved every moment, everyone had fun, and the best part? You don’t have to organise the wedding anymore.<span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [24] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-18.jpg [size] => 282199 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-49.jpg [size] => 235606 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [26] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-45.jpg [size] => 351074 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [27] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/roslyn-lusty/roslyn-lusty-50.jpg [size] => 177312 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [28] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Honestly, there is too much pressure on brides to feel a certain way leading up to the wedding. It “should” be exciting, and you “should” feel all sorts of ways. Things will go wrong, sometimes all at once. It’s okay to press pause, do something fun, and then come back to it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">If people offer to help, take it. The week before our wedding, I went to a friend’s place (Missy of Miss Melicious), and she helped with all the small tasks I couldn’t manage, ironing on denim jacket transfers, painting our welcome sign, and going over the cake. Friends want to help, so let them. It’s okay to outsource. There may be moments when planning makes you want to hurt your soon-to-be spouse. That’s normal. My husband’s only task was the wedding certificate, and he spelled my name wrong.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Whatever your initial budget, add 10K, double it, then add another 10K. Make sure you get the things you want, you won’t regret it. If it’s going to rain, it’s okay to be frustrated, but make the most of it. I had colorful umbrellas, light-up umbrellas, and gumboots ready, and we still got amazing photos. Pay for as much as you can beforehand. Get a bridal house with just you and your bridesmaids. Facemasks, matching pajamas, playlists, and tasks make getting ready fun and centering.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The best advice I got was that all the stress is front-loaded. On the wedding day, the planning is done, the money is spent, and all you can do is show up and enjoy it. 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Their day was filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments, captured beautifully in photos of the happy couple enjoying every second of their special day.Roslyn wowed in Beryl by Theia, a stunning crepe fit and flare gown that perfectly balanced classic elegance and modern style. The plunging neckline and double strap halter highlighted her shoulders and back, while the low back added a touch of drama. The fit and flare silhouette emphasised her figure while remaining comfortable enough to move and dance.Keep scrolling for stunning photos, a glimpse into Roslyn’s dress shopping journey, and her heartfelt advice for brides to be. Enjoy! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?Beryl (affectionately known as Bezza among my bridesmaids and me) was immediately a contender. Although she’s plain to look at on the rack, just that little bit of neck detail elevated the whole look. I didn’t want to decide then and there on the day that she was the one, but much like my now husband, I think I secretly knew from the first date. I waited a few weeks and tried on more dresses, but it was always Beryl. Bezza felt like she became part of the crew, another bridesmaid. And the Astra Bridal Newmarket crew were SO excited for Bezza and me to have found each other. They were also extremely kind after I could never open the door properly on the first go at the store.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.I had my first lot of wedding dress fittings with two of my bridesmaids the day of our engagement party, which was exactly a year out from the wedding. It felt fun to be doing a wedding thing during the day and to feel excited. I made sure I had fun with trying on dresses, I don’t like these things to be too serious, although I found some people take it very, very seriously! I was trying on a range of dresses and made sure I could run around, sit down, do the YMCA without a boob popping out, etc. I’d been to two places before Astra, but they already had a leg up on the competition. I really appreciated the Zoom call and communication before the fitting, and they were as open with me as I was with them. When I asked them to find me a puffy dress just because I wanted to try one, they obliged. They were also really honest with me, the dress I thought would be my favourite just wasn’t the right fit or style for me. As beautiful as it was, and as high as my hopes had been, it just wasn’t it. But when I did have the right dress on, staff came over from where they were to tell me how great it was. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.It’s a tale as old as time, we met online. I was Dan’s first ever online date, so as far as he’s concerned he’s the “King of Dates” and nailed online dating. I, on the other hand, was about to give up altogether. As my bridesmaid recalled in her speech, I almost couldn’t be bothered going on the date. He was my “last first date” before I got another cat. Little did I know, he would indeed be my last first date. In fact, after our first date, Dan called his best friend back in the UK and told him he’d met the woman he was going to marry. I told him to chill out. But our relationship grew pretty quickly, and it became clear pretty quickly we were each other’s person.Dan had been married before and has a son, so we quickly developed a modern family. Dan’s son was our page boy on the day, and his ex-wife and her family were at the wedding too. We even included his ex-wife in the ceremony where she did an official “hand over.” Quote “no take backsies.” This brought a lot of levity to the ceremony and showed that we’re all family.As for the proposal, I wasn’t expecting it. We’d just been away in Mexico which would have been the perfect time to do it, but instead he took me for a walk around Stonefields while we were way too formally dressed. He got really weird and very quiet (highly suspicious for a musician) and even pointed at a sleeping cat and said “cat” monotonously. I did think then that something was either up or very wrong. He pulled the ring out of his pocket (which I found out later had been there for a month) but did not get down on bended knee as his jeans were too tight. It was an instant and surreal yes from me. It felt spontaneous and ridiculous, which meant it felt right. What was your favourite part of the day?We did the photos before the guests arrived, and this was a really fun part of the day. It was just us and the bridal party, we got to have some fun before we had to do the serious thing. Also the champagne was popped and there was nothing left to do. No more organising of the wedding, no more worrying about what still had to be done and by what time. The train had left the station and we just had to relax and go with it. Also canapé hour, the period between the ceremony and the reception, was so much fun. We got to hang out with everyone, give people hugs and catch up. You never have enough time at a wedding to spend as much time with everyone that travelled for the event, but seeing all your friends and family meet and mingle and having a happy event was the best.. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.We got married during Easter 2025, right in the middle of a cyclone. Seeing thunderstorms on the weather app was disheartening, and I was obsessively checking every site. My mother, a pilot, was confident it would clear, and my husband’s Irish, very Catholic mother had “put in a good word,” so both mothers assured us we’d get our outdoor ceremony.Our wedding was on a Saturday, and I’d booked an Airbnb for myself and the bridesmaids, which we moved into Thursday afternoon. This ended up being the most fun part of the wedding for me. I was with my best friends, who are efficient and hilarious, and we had a blast getting ready. Watching them bond as bridesmaids and seeing their friendship grow was so special. While Dan looked after his family from the UK, I relaxed with wine, a facemask, and a screening of Bridesmaids. Bliss!The morning of the wedding brought heavy rain and two emergency alerts, but I was surrounded by friends. Gabrielle Anwen did the bridesmaids’ makeup, Tania, my longtime friend, did mine, and my cousin Jackie, a professional photographer, was there too. Having familiar faces around was comforting and made me feel relaxed.By the time we arrived at Mantells, the weather had calmed enough for photos, some with umbrellas, but the key ones without. Shaun from Mantells kept checking if we wanted to move inside, but I trusted the mothers’ predictions and insisted it would clear. Chairs went in and out multiple times, and the rain stopped ten minutes before the ceremony. Celebrant Nate Dunn suggested we could pause if needed, but it wasn’t necessary, we got our dream outdoor wedding. Bonus, it was warm despite the cyclone.The ceremony is a bit of a blur, but luckily we have video. The short aisle was perfect for my disabled dad, and I surprised him with a tattoo he hadn’t seen until I walked away in my dress. Dan and I were adamant about no white except my dress, and Wild Blooms nailed the bright, Frida Kahlo-inspired flowers. Mantells’ many photo-friendly rooms were a joy to use. My favourites are the “Posh and Becks” cheetah room shots and the black-and-white bridal party cheers with champagne right after the ceremony.The reception was fun and fast-paced. The food was fantastic, guests are still raving, and Shaun was amazing. We included a tequila shot, which staff handled effortlessly. Both mothers’ speeches were unintentionally hilarious. And the dance floor, DJ Kita Mean kept us moving all night. Light-up foam sticks and my light-up cape were a hit. It was one of the happiest days of our lives. I loved every moment, everyone had fun, and the best part? You don’t have to organise the wedding anymore. Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?Honestly, there is too much pressure on brides to feel a certain way leading up to the wedding. It “should” be exciting, and you “should” feel all sorts of ways. Things will go wrong, sometimes all at once. It’s okay to press pause, do something fun, and then come back to it.If people offer to help, take it. The week before our wedding, I went to a friend’s place (Missy of Miss Melicious), and she helped with all the small tasks I couldn’t manage, ironing on denim jacket transfers, painting our welcome sign, and going over the cake. Friends want to help, so let them. It’s okay to outsource. There may be moments when planning makes you want to hurt your soon-to-be spouse. That’s normal. My husband’s only task was the wedding certificate, and he spelled my name wrong.Whatever your initial budget, add 10K, double it, then add another 10K. Make sure you get the things you want, you won’t regret it. If it’s going to rain, it’s okay to be frustrated, but make the most of it. I had colorful umbrellas, light-up umbrellas, and gumboots ready, and we still got amazing photos. Pay for as much as you can beforehand. Get a bridal house with just you and your bridesmaids. Facemasks, matching pajamas, playlists, and tasks make getting ready fun and centering.The best advice I got was that all the stress is front-loaded. On the wedding day, the planning is done, the money is spent, and all you can do is show up and enjoy it. We get so few chances to celebrate joyous moments, make the most of yours. Salon Venue Photographer Flowers Hair & Makeup MC // Celebrant DJ Cake Astra Bride Roslyn wearing the Beryl wedding dress by Theia. This dreamy cheerful wedding took place in Auckland, New Zealand. 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