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Real Bride Story: Claire wearing Sapphire by Suzanne Neville for her French Chateau wedding
I can't recommend Helen Rodrigues Bridal enough! From the moment I stepped into the shop, I felt an overwhelming sense of comfort, fun and warmth. The team truly understands what every bride needs, providing exceptional service and a personalized experience that’s hard to find anywhere else.
They helped me discover my perfect dress (first dress!), guiding me through styles that complemented my vision and personality. Every appointment felt like a celebration, and I was treated like a princess from start to finish.
Real Bride Story: Chloe wearing Claude a Monique Lhuillier mini dress for her Sydney wedding
Working with Helen Rodrigues Bridal was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I stepped into the boutique, I knew I was in the best hands. The selection of gowns was simply exquisite—carefully curated, and each piece was more stunning than the last. It made finding my dream dress such a memorable experience.
The entire team was so warm, professional, and detail-oriented. They took the time to really listen to my vision and helped me find a gown that not only fit the style of our wedding but also made me feel like the best version of myself.
Real Bride Story: Alex wearing Peter Langner for her Mona Farm wedding
Helen, Sophie and the team were exceptional from the moment I booked my initial appointment through to the day I collected my dress. After finding my gorgeous Peter Langner dress, I left their studio glowing and so excited for the process to come – this was a feeling I hadn’t experienced at other bridal stores. Helen and Sophie were always so friendly, attentive and accommodating. I felt amazing on my wedding day and was so grateful to have found my dress at Helen Rodrigues Bridal… well worth travelling from Canberra!
Real Bride Story: Demi wearing Monique Lhuillier for her Yarra Valley wedding
My appointment at Helen Rodrigues was the first time I had felt truly comfortable at a wedding dress fitting. Unlike some of my earlier try-on experiences, my appointment at HR started with Nicole sitting me down and asking about my style, what I love about my body, fabrics, textures and silhouettes to ascertain an understanding of what it was I was looking for. It was the first time I felt I was working with someone who had true expertise around dressing a woman’s body and the dress I ultimately selected was pulled by Nicole after she’d taken into account my feedback and encouraged me to try something unexpected. It had multiple features that accentuated the features I’d mentioned I’d be keen to highlight and her expertise truly shone through in knowing how to hero that.
Real Bride Story: Felicity’s pink Redleaf Wollombi Wedding
Helen made all of my wildest wedding dress dreams come true!!! Helen went above and beyond to help me achieve my perfect dress and I couldn’t be more grateful for all the time and energy that went in to making it all happen. Helen genuinely cares about your dress journey, we had many phone calls and discussions about all the details and she was so excited for me every step of the way. I am SO glad that I bought my incredible Monique Lhuillier gown from HR, thank you so much Helen!
Real Bride Story: Rebecca’s Sydney Wedding
I cannot recommend Helen and her team enough! Since the moment I went for my first appointment Helen and her team made me feel so comfortable and excited, and truly helped guide me through the process of finding my dream dress.
Real Bride Story: Catherine’s Mona Farm Wedding
If you are looking to find a perfect wedding dress, you must go to Helen Rodrigues Bridal. They are experts at what they do and the treatment and service is first class. I am extremely grateful to Helen and the team. Thank you so much.
Real Bride Story: Sophie’s Burnt Orange Sydney Wedding
I had an incredible experience with Helen Rodrigues Bridal. From the first appointment I knew I was in good hands. Helen and her team listened to my preferences and style, and I felt a total sense of trust in their expertise and guidance throughout the whole process. We created a bespoke Suzanne Neville gown that I absolutely loved and felt so beautiful in. Thank you so much.
Real Bride Story: Kiara's Crown Sydney Wedding
From the first appointment I had with Helen, the whole process was so seamless and amazing. Helen’s boutique is so beautiful and Helen makes you feel extremely comfortable and beautiful. I loved her honesty and non pushiness to buy the gown. She just wanted me to feel my best and my most beautiful. Aside from that, all of her gowns are absolutely stunning, her collection is like none that I have seen. The whole 10 month journey I had no issues, and I would highly highly recommend Helen Rodrigues Bridal to anyone wanting a really beautiful experience.
Real Bride Sarah wearing Monique Lhuillier & Suzanne Neville
Could not recommend Helen and her team enough. From calling up and booking my very first appointment to the very final fitting they were amazing and SO accommodating when it came to booking appointments, especially as I wasn’t from Sydney. I went to Helen for one dress and walked away with 2! When it came to alterations Helen made sure my dresses were nothing short of perfect, looking at every detail. She created a very stress free and calm experience.
HR Real Bride Nicole wearing Monique Lhuillier
I cannot thank Helen and her team enough for helping me find the dress I have always dreamed of I knew I wanted a Monique Lhuillier gown for a long time and as soon as I saw this gown I knew it was the perfect one for me! I called Helen’s team and they said it had literally just arrived for the Trunk Show and I was able to seamlessly book an appointment for that weekend. It was the first dress I tried on and I immediately fell in love! Helen’s team made the whole process so seamless and it was utter perfection when the gown arrived and after the final alterations were made it truly fit like a glove and I got so many compliments on the day about how beautiful the gown was! I couldn’t recommend Helen and her team more. Thank you for much for helping with the magic of our day.
HR Real Bride Novie wearing Elie Saab
From the first moment I stepped into the store to when I collected the finished dress, Helen, Nicole and Effie created the most effortless experience and helped me find my perfect dress. I felt so confident and fabulous, and I’ll cherish the experience of finding this dress forever. Thank you!
Real Bride Alanna wearing Suzanne Neville Bespoke Bloomsbury
The experience of dress shopping at Helen Rodrigues Bridal is second to none. Helen and the entire team were tireless in making sure I found my dress and looked amazing on the day. During the entire process I never felt pushed towards one dress or another, allowing me the space to naturally find the right dress for me. When it came to the fittings Helen is an absolute perfectionist and I had utter confidence that the dress would be perfect. Helen Rodrigues and the team is exactly what every bride wants for her day.
Real Bride Hadarel wearing Monique Lhuillier Charming
I cannot thank Helen enough for helping me choose my dream gowns. From initial enquiry to styling, fittings and dress collection, everything was perfect. Helen went above and beyond to order in my ceremony gown from Monique Lhuillier, which wasn’t stocked in her store, and when I tried it on, it was love at first sight! I also absolutely loved my reception gown, it was pure magic. Choosing my dresses was a special part of my wedding journey and it was the greatest pleasure to have Helen as an important part of it, I will truly cherish this experience forever.
Real Bride Adele wearing Elie Saab Bridal Fall 2023 Look 12
Helen and her team not only helped me find the perfect gown but also my sister. She took the time to really get to know me, my family and know what would be fitting for my big day! Although we were flying in from interstate, I knew that when we arrived we would be well taken care of and end up knowing we would be returning home with the perfect dress! I can’t thank her enough for everything!!
Real Bride Hanah wearing Monique Lhuillier Fleur de Lis
It is a rare luxury to say you found ‘the dress’ at your first bridal appointment, but with Helen and her team, that’s exactly what happened. As soon as I tried on my first gown, I knew I wouldn’t be searching in any other boutique. After trying on my second, I knew I had found my gown.
Real Bride Sheridan wearing Monique Lhuillier Buttercup
From the moment I got engaged, I knew that I would be getting my dress from Helen Rodrigues Bridal. Helen stocked my dream designer, Monique Lhuillier and I had read other testimonials boasting such an amazing experience at HRB. Their brand knowledge and working with all different shapes and sizes is part of the reason why I knew HRB would be for me.
Real Bride Katherine Wearing a Custom Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress
The ‘Sapphire’ dress was the first dress I tried on and I knew it was mine immediately. I wanted a dress that reflected my own personal style and I felt drawn to Suzanne Neville’s gowns online - particularly her signature structured bodice and beautiful silk fabrics.
Eliana Wearing a Bespoke Suzanne Neville Gown
Helen was the first and only boutique I went to as I knew that she had the style I was looking for. I think it was the 2nd gown I tried on, and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was the perfect dress for me! I always wanted a timeless dress that I would be able to look back at in 20 years and still be just as obsessed with.
Real Bride Chloe Wearing Monique Lhuillier Fleur de Lis and Custom Bolero
I was instantly drawn to Helen’s range and eye for designers who were fashion first, bridal second. I have long admired Monique Lhuillier; the queen of lace, and Helen’s relationship with her was the ultimate calling.