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Their day was filled with love, laughter, and so many unforgettable moments. The photos from their celebration perfectly capture the joy and excitement of a couple completely immersed in the happiness of their special day.Allison stunned in Busan by Forget Me Knot, a dreamy chiffon A-line dress featuring a delicate floral and leaf lace motif. The intricate lace beautifully decorates the bodice and continues along the edge of the train, adding a touch of drama and elegance. She paired her gown with our mantilla veil, a classic accessory that completes her bridal look.We hope you enjoy reading all about their wedding journey and find some inspiration for your own special day! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I actually came in with a few different options that I thought I would like, but I ended up not choosing any of them! The dress I chose made me feel amazing. It fit my body shape so nicely. The lace really sold it to me, though—it was beautifully placed around the dress, and I couldnt stop looking at it! I also had a couple of alterations done to make it perfect for me.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.I had the best experience at Astra Bridal Hamilton. I went for the first time with my mum, aunty, and one of my bridesmaids. We were well looked after by Khym, who allowed me to take my time while also showing me different options that I might like. The whole time, I felt very comfortable and relaxed—just what you want when shopping for your dress! The process, from choosing the dress to the fitting and then picking it up, was so smooth and easy! Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.We met online 9 years ago. Our first date was at The Bank in Hamilton. We clicked straight away and had so much in common; we were like long lost mates. On our 7th anniversary, we went to Taupo to celebrate and booked a stay at The Hilton. When we got to our room, we went straight out to check the view. After soaking it all in, he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him. What was your favourite part of the day?There were so many! I loved getting ready with my mum and bridesmaids in the morning. Walking down the aisle with my dad, seeing everyone, then seeing Sean standing there waiting for me, and thinking about how special this day was. I also really loved having my two brothers be part of our day. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.It rained and rained all day! The one time it stopped was when I had to walk from the car to the venue. But it didn’t take away from the day whatsoever.The morning started off slowly, but once people began to arrive at our accommodation, it started to speed by! I had my mum and bridesmaids there getting ready with me in the morning—laughing, chatting, and listening to music. Once I was ready, I had a first look with my dad and brothers, then headed to the venue. That’s when the nerves kicked in!The ceremony started, and it was beautiful. I was so excited to see Sean standing at the end of the aisle. I instantly felt more at ease. We had a close friend as our celebrant and were surrounded by our friends and family.The reception was wonderful. The speeches were a mixed bag of hilarious and touching. The food was delicious, and the music was pumping.It was a day full of love, laughter, food, and dancing. We will never forget how special our day was. Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?Start planning early. That way, you can slowly tick off all the different things that need to be organised before the day and have more time to enjoy the process! It shouldn’t be a stressful time—it’s all about the two of you!Also, the day goes by very quickly. Try to take a moment for yourselves to sit back and soak it all in. Salon Venue Photographer Flowers Hair & Makeup Cake DJ Astra Bride Allison wearing the Busan wedding dress by Forget Me Knot. This dreamy and tranquil wedding took place in Waihi, New Zealand. 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It wasn’t one of the dresses I had picked out online, and it was brand new to the collection at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a>. Everything about this dress stood out and ticked all the boxes. Firstly, the lace and subtle sparkle of glitter caught my eye, but as soon as I tried it on, it fit perfectly, hugged all the right places, and I felt so comfortable. It made me feel elegant, with a mix of happiness, anticipation, and nostalgia as I thought about the love and commitment the dress represents. It felt absolutely magical.<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;\">From the first booking phone call with <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a>, I knew working with them was going to be amazing. I was anxious about trying on wedding gowns because I was recently postpartum and wasn’t sure how comfortable I would feel in a wedding dress. <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/ilyese-court.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ilyese</a> made me feel comfortable and excited from the first phone call. I took her advice and picked a few dresses online before my appointment. I really had no idea what style I was looking for, and I also didn’t want to spend multiple appointments trying on a huge variety of dresses. <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/ilyese-court.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ilyese</a> was so friendly and energetic when I arrived with my sister to try on some gowns. I loved how she pulled a few styles to establish which style would suit me before we looked at the ones I had chosen online. We established pretty quickly that I preferred a more fitted dress and went from there. I loved the relaxed atmosphere at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a>, along with the incredible expertise and knowledge they provided. 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The first was waking up with my daughter, just the two of us, before the bride tribe arrived. It was so special sharing a bed with her the night before and having some precious mummy daughter time before the festivities kicked off. At 15 months old, she was super excited to share a bed with me. Because we had onsite accommodation for most of our guests, my bridesmaids and family were just a hop across the driveway, so there was no rush in the morning!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The second part was our first look. I absolutely loved our first look, where we got to see each other in private with our bridal party before the ceremony. 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Getting married in winter (31st August 2024) had its challenges with the weather and ground conditions. There was constant talk about whether it would rain, and whether the ceremony would be indoors or outdoors. We had practiced both options, and given the average weather leading up to the day, I had prepared myself for an indoor ceremony. But on the day, the weather was amazing – warm and sunny. We left the decision about the ceremony location to our wedding planner, Courtnay, which took the pressure off us.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">In the morning, my bridesmaids, sister, and mum joined me at the cottage where the hair and makeup artists set up. It was relaxed and stress-free – we enjoyed breakfast, music, and bubbles. My bridesmaids gave me a beautiful pearl bracelet to match my earrings. Martin and his groomsmen were in their own cottage, and our photographer, Greg, sorted them out first. Our first look was at 1 pm, and the ceremony started at 3 pm. Greg found the perfect spot for the first look offsite, and my soon-to-be mother and sister-in-law joined us while we got into our gowns. Martin’s sister, who had travelled from Tonga, spent time with our daughter, who she would walk down the aisle with. I kept the dress a secret from my mum, and after lots of tears and giggles, we headed to the first look – slightly delayed, but full of excitement!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The first look was fun and emotional, set in a beautiful spot among the olive trees. It was perfect not to have seen it beforehand, leaving an element of surprise. We loved having our bridal photos first, as it meant we didn’t need to leave our guests for photos after the ceremony. Our best man set up a mobile mini-bar, so we had a celebratory drink before heading to the ceremony.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just before the ceremony, we had a brief 5-minute sprinkle of rain, which we took as a good luck charm. The rest of the ceremony was seamless, and our daughter even walked part of the way down the aisle with her aunty, grinning all the way! We were married by our good friend and celebrant, Lynda McGill, which added a personal touch. Afterward, we had group photos, lawn games, and delicious canapés.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our reception for 92 guests was amazing, and it was wonderful to see everything come together beautifully. We cut the cake first, which was our dessert, and had a 3-tier cake with lemon meringue, chocolate, and white chocolate raspberry flavours. The menu included a plated entrée, shared-table buffet main, and cake for dessert. We split the speeches between courses, and they were emotional, heartfelt, and fun. After dinner, we joined the band on the dance floor for our first dance to ‘Just the Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars (the song our daughter was born to). I highly recommend a band – it made the night so fun and personal. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":6,"content":{"col_1":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-40.jpg","size":"218074","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-127.jpg","size":"131208","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_3":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-608.jpg","size":"267842","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-276.jpg","size":"160454","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":{},"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-428.jpg","size":"194319","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;\"><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">My biggest piece of advice is to enjoy the day, take it all in, and don’t sweat the little things. You can’t control everything, and I think it’s easy to let small things sweep you away from what’s actually important. You don’t want little things to cloud over the magic and emotions you’ll remember forever!<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"></span></span><br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-590.jpg","size":"220768","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-124.jpg","size":"185678","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":"13344","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 City","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-37"}},{"heading":{"value":"Venue","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-38"},"link":{"link":"https://www.brackenridge.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-39"},"linktext":{"value":"Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-40"}},{"heading":{"value":"Photographer","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-41"},"link":{"link":"https://www.gregcampbell.photo/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-42"},"linktext":{"value":"Greg Campbell Wedding Photography","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-43"}},{"heading":{"value":"Hair","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-44"},"link":{"link":"https://www.instagram.com/styledbynicky_o/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-45"},"linktext":{"value":"Nicky Olivier","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-46"}},{"heading":{"value":"Makeup","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-47"},"link":{"link":"https://www.kristyleighmakeup.com/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-48"},"linktext":{"value":"Kristy Leigh Makeup Artistry","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-49"}},{"heading":{"value":"Celebrant","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-50"},"link":{"link":"https://www.facebook.com/p/Lynda-McGill-Celebrant-100066335601749/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-51"},"linktext":{"value":"Lynda McGill","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-52"}},{"heading":{"value":"Groom's Suit","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-53"},"link":{"link":"https://www.workingstyle.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-54"},"linktext":{"value":"Working Style","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-55"}},{"heading":{"value":"Rings","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-56"},"link":{"link":"https://www.partridgejewellers.com/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-57"},"linktext":{"value":"Partridge Jewellers","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-58"}},{"heading":{"value":"Catering","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-59"},"link":{"link":"https://trestleandmortar.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-60"},"linktext":{"value":"Trestle & Mortar","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-61"}},{"heading":{"value":"Band","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-62"},"link":{"link":"https://www.urbanersha.com/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-63"},"linktext":{"value":"Urban Ersha","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-64"}},{"heading":{"value":"Cake","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-65"},"link":{"link":"https://www.stilettostudio.co.nz/","linkType":"link","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-66"},"linktext":{"value":"Stiletto Studio","fieldId":"contentblocks-field-67"}}],"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;">Alesha and Martin celebrated their love surrounded by friends and family at the breathtaking Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa. Their day was filled with joy and love, with photos capturing the couple savoring every moment together.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Alesha shined in Franklynn by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/sottero-and-midgley-couture/" target="_blank">Sottero & Midgley</a> — a showstopping beaded lace fit-and-flare dress featuring a plunging V-neckline and a dramatic low back. The extended scalloped illusion lace train was the stunning focal point, adding a touch of drama and sophistication to her look.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We hope you enjoy scrolling through the highlights of their special day and gain insight into Alesha’s experience with <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> as she discovered the perfect wedding dress.</p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [2] => Array ( [value] => 1 [field] => 5 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [3] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-602.jpg [size] => 295008 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [4] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-4.jpg [size] => 188599 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [5] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-446.jpg [size] => 209397 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [6] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-321.jpg [size] => 202882 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [7] => 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 feel like the gown chose me! It wasn’t one of the dresses I had picked out online, and it was brand new to the collection at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a>. Everything about this dress stood out and ticked all the boxes. Firstly, the lace and subtle sparkle of glitter caught my eye, but as soon as I tried it on, it fit perfectly, hugged all the right places, and I felt so comfortable. It made me feel elegant, with a mix of happiness, anticipation, and nostalgia as I thought about the love and commitment the dress represents. It felt absolutely magical.<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;">From the first booking phone call with <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a>, I knew working with them was going to be amazing. I was anxious about trying on wedding gowns because I was recently postpartum and wasn’t sure how comfortable I would feel in a wedding dress. <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/ilyese-court.html" target="_blank">Ilyese</a> made me feel comfortable and excited from the first phone call. I took her advice and picked a few dresses online before my appointment. I really had no idea what style I was looking for, and I also didn’t want to spend multiple appointments trying on a huge variety of dresses. <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/ilyese-court.html" target="_blank">Ilyese</a> was so friendly and energetic when I arrived with my sister to try on some gowns. I loved how she pulled a few styles to establish which style would suit me before we looked at the ones I had chosen online. We established pretty quickly that I preferred a more fitted dress and went from there. I loved the relaxed atmosphere at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a>, along with the incredible expertise and knowledge they provided. They truly listen to your needs and insecurities and made it a fun, memorable experience!<br></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [8] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-220.jpg [size] => 183522 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-269.jpg [size] => 312327 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-33.jpg [size] => 323343 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-731.jpg [size] => 372528 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [12] => 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 met on the dating app Bumble in 2021 during the COVID lockdown. We both lived alone and eventually joined ‘bubbles.’ It was an awesome way to really get to know someone without all the outside world interference, and it was nice to have a change of scenery at each other’s houses when we were isolated from everything else. Our dates consisted of lots of walks, home-cooked dinner dates, and movies! In August 2022, we went on a two-week holiday around the South Island in a Juicy campervan rental. On our third day, we stayed at a campground in Lake Tekapo. After spending the day walking around, we got rugged up in the van and settled in for a night of card games and wine tasting. It was during this time that Martin popped the question with the most spectacular engagement ring! We planned an engagement party for February, but in September, we found out we were expecting our beautiful daughter, Evie, in May! We still had the engagement party, but we delayed the wedding by a year.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br><strong></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [13] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-100.jpg [size] => 398404 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [14] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-91.jpg [size] => 221517 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [15] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-673.jpg [size] => 393551 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [16] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-683.jpg [size] => 251216 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [17] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I had two favourite parts to my day! The first was waking up with my daughter, just the two of us, before the bride tribe arrived. It was so special sharing a bed with her the night before and having some precious mummy daughter time before the festivities kicked off. At 15 months old, she was super excited to share a bed with me. Because we had onsite accommodation for most of our guests, my bridesmaids and family were just a hop across the driveway, so there was no rush in the morning!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The second part was our first look. I absolutely loved our first look, where we got to see each other in private with our bridal party before the ceremony. It was so special having that moment together and having fun with the bridal party while doing our photos.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [18] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-121.jpg [size] => 192762 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [19] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-102.jpg [size] => 221515 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [20] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-120.jpg [size] => 263145 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [21] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-176.jpg [size] => 424965 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [22] => Array ( [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;">Our wedding day, from start to finish, was perfect and far exceeded my expectations. Getting married in winter (31st August 2024) had its challenges with the weather and ground conditions. There was constant talk about whether it would rain, and whether the ceremony would be indoors or outdoors. We had practiced both options, and given the average weather leading up to the day, I had prepared myself for an indoor ceremony. But on the day, the weather was amazing – warm and sunny. We left the decision about the ceremony location to our wedding planner, Courtnay, which took the pressure off us.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In the morning, my bridesmaids, sister, and mum joined me at the cottage where the hair and makeup artists set up. It was relaxed and stress-free – we enjoyed breakfast, music, and bubbles. My bridesmaids gave me a beautiful pearl bracelet to match my earrings. Martin and his groomsmen were in their own cottage, and our photographer, Greg, sorted them out first. Our first look was at 1 pm, and the ceremony started at 3 pm. Greg found the perfect spot for the first look offsite, and my soon-to-be mother and sister-in-law joined us while we got into our gowns. Martin’s sister, who had travelled from Tonga, spent time with our daughter, who she would walk down the aisle with. I kept the dress a secret from my mum, and after lots of tears and giggles, we headed to the first look – slightly delayed, but full of excitement!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The first look was fun and emotional, set in a beautiful spot among the olive trees. It was perfect not to have seen it beforehand, leaving an element of surprise. We loved having our bridal photos first, as it meant we didn’t need to leave our guests for photos after the ceremony. Our best man set up a mobile mini-bar, so we had a celebratory drink before heading to the ceremony.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Just before the ceremony, we had a brief 5-minute sprinkle of rain, which we took as a good luck charm. The rest of the ceremony was seamless, and our daughter even walked part of the way down the aisle with her aunty, grinning all the way! We were married by our good friend and celebrant, Lynda McGill, which added a personal touch. Afterward, we had group photos, lawn games, and delicious canapés.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our reception for 92 guests was amazing, and it was wonderful to see everything come together beautifully. We cut the cake first, which was our dessert, and had a 3-tier cake with lemon meringue, chocolate, and white chocolate raspberry flavours. The menu included a plated entrée, shared-table buffet main, and cake for dessert. We split the speeches between courses, and they were emotional, heartfelt, and fun. After dinner, we joined the band on the dance floor for our first dance to ‘Just the Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars (the song our daughter was born to). I highly recommend a band – it made the night so fun and personal. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!</p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [23] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-40.jpg [size] => 218074 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [24] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-127.jpg [size] => 131208 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-608.jpg [size] => 267842 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [26] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-276.jpg [size] => 160454 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [27] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2025/alesha-robinson/alesha-robinson-428.jpg [size] => 194319 [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;"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">My biggest piece of advice is to enjoy the day, take it all in, and don’t sweat the little things. You can’t control everything, and I think it’s easy to let small things sweep you away from what’s actually important. 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Their day was filled with joy and love, with photos capturing the couple savoring every moment together.Alesha shined in Franklynn by Sottero & Midgley — a showstopping beaded lace fit-and-flare dress featuring a plunging V-neckline and a dramatic low back. The extended scalloped illusion lace train was the stunning focal point, adding a touch of drama and sophistication to her look.We hope you enjoy scrolling through the highlights of their special day and gain insight into Alesha’s experience with Astra Bridal as she discovered the perfect wedding dress. What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I feel like the gown chose me! It wasn’t one of the dresses I had picked out online, and it was brand new to the collection at Astra Bridal. Everything about this dress stood out and ticked all the boxes. Firstly, the lace and subtle sparkle of glitter caught my eye, but as soon as I tried it on, it fit perfectly, hugged all the right places, and I felt so comfortable. It made me feel elegant, with a mix of happiness, anticipation, and nostalgia as I thought about the love and commitment the dress represents. It felt absolutely magical.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.From the first booking phone call with Astra Bridal, I knew working with them was going to be amazing. I was anxious about trying on wedding gowns because I was recently postpartum and wasn’t sure how comfortable I would feel in a wedding dress. Ilyese made me feel comfortable and excited from the first phone call. I took her advice and picked a few dresses online before my appointment. I really had no idea what style I was looking for, and I also didn’t want to spend multiple appointments trying on a huge variety of dresses. Ilyese was so friendly and energetic when I arrived with my sister to try on some gowns. I loved how she pulled a few styles to establish which style would suit me before we looked at the ones I had chosen online. We established pretty quickly that I preferred a more fitted dress and went from there. I loved the relaxed atmosphere at Astra Bridal, along with the incredible expertise and knowledge they provided. They truly listen to your needs and insecurities and made it a fun, memorable experience! Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.We met on the dating app Bumble in 2021 during the COVID lockdown. We both lived alone and eventually joined ‘bubbles.’ It was an awesome way to really get to know someone without all the outside world interference, and it was nice to have a change of scenery at each other’s houses when we were isolated from everything else. Our dates consisted of lots of walks, home-cooked dinner dates, and movies! In August 2022, we went on a two-week holiday around the South Island in a Juicy campervan rental. On our third day, we stayed at a campground in Lake Tekapo. After spending the day walking around, we got rugged up in the van and settled in for a night of card games and wine tasting. It was during this time that Martin popped the question with the most spectacular engagement ring! We planned an engagement party for February, but in September, we found out we were expecting our beautiful daughter, Evie, in May! We still had the engagement party, but we delayed the wedding by a year. What was your favourite part of the day?I had two favourite parts to my day! The first was waking up with my daughter, just the two of us, before the bride tribe arrived. It was so special sharing a bed with her the night before and having some precious mummy daughter time before the festivities kicked off. At 15 months old, she was super excited to share a bed with me. Because we had onsite accommodation for most of our guests, my bridesmaids and family were just a hop across the driveway, so there was no rush in the morning!The second part was our first look. I absolutely loved our first look, where we got to see each other in private with our bridal party before the ceremony. It was so special having that moment together and having fun with the bridal party while doing our photos. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.Our wedding day, from start to finish, was perfect and far exceeded my expectations. Getting married in winter (31st August 2024) had its challenges with the weather and ground conditions. There was constant talk about whether it would rain, and whether the ceremony would be indoors or outdoors. We had practiced both options, and given the average weather leading up to the day, I had prepared myself for an indoor ceremony. But on the day, the weather was amazing – warm and sunny. We left the decision about the ceremony location to our wedding planner, Courtnay, which took the pressure off us.In the morning, my bridesmaids, sister, and mum joined me at the cottage where the hair and makeup artists set up. It was relaxed and stress-free – we enjoyed breakfast, music, and bubbles. My bridesmaids gave me a beautiful pearl bracelet to match my earrings. Martin and his groomsmen were in their own cottage, and our photographer, Greg, sorted them out first. Our first look was at 1 pm, and the ceremony started at 3 pm. Greg found the perfect spot for the first look offsite, and my soon-to-be mother and sister-in-law joined us while we got into our gowns. Martin’s sister, who had travelled from Tonga, spent time with our daughter, who she would walk down the aisle with. I kept the dress a secret from my mum, and after lots of tears and giggles, we headed to the first look – slightly delayed, but full of excitement!The first look was fun and emotional, set in a beautiful spot among the olive trees. It was perfect not to have seen it beforehand, leaving an element of surprise. We loved having our bridal photos first, as it meant we didn’t need to leave our guests for photos after the ceremony. Our best man set up a mobile mini-bar, so we had a celebratory drink before heading to the ceremony.Just before the ceremony, we had a brief 5-minute sprinkle of rain, which we took as a good luck charm. The rest of the ceremony was seamless, and our daughter even walked part of the way down the aisle with her aunty, grinning all the way! We were married by our good friend and celebrant, Lynda McGill, which added a personal touch. Afterward, we had group photos, lawn games, and delicious canapés.Our reception for 92 guests was amazing, and it was wonderful to see everything come together beautifully. We cut the cake first, which was our dessert, and had a 3-tier cake with lemon meringue, chocolate, and white chocolate raspberry flavours. The menu included a plated entrée, shared-table buffet main, and cake for dessert. We split the speeches between courses, and they were emotional, heartfelt, and fun. After dinner, we joined the band on the dance floor for our first dance to ‘Just the Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars (the song our daughter was born to). I highly recommend a band – it made the night so fun and personal. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?My biggest piece of advice is to enjoy the day, take it all in, and don’t sweat the little things. 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