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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 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 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.
Real Bride Ally wearing bespoke Inbal Dror
Helen really is excellent at what she does! From the initial meeting to everything that followed Helen was a delight. She made me feel at ease and shared her wealth of knowledge with me. I could not recommend her enough!
Real Bride Tara Wearing Monique Lhuillier
I wanted a really timeless, elegant and classic gown. I had actually been eyeing this one off since before my engagement!
Real Bride Jess wearing custom Inbal Dror
Every moment and every detail was nothing but a dream. The service, the attention to detail and the kindness and dedication you receive whenever you are in the shop is unlike anywhere else.
Helen made me feel special from the very first time I met her. I fell in love with her shop when my sister got married years ago. I couldn’t wait until the day would come that I would get to have an experience as extraordinary as hers. Helen made my dream dress come true. We combined two beautiful dresses by Inbal Dror, which I presumed would be impossible, however she knew what I was after and from that moment on it was a breeze as it was in her trusty hands.
Real Bride Emily wearing Elie Saab
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Helen Rodrigues.
I had my eye on this specific gown from Elie Saab for a while however wanted to try on a few different styles to make sure I had picked the right one. Having multiple world-renowned bridal designers and various styles in the store allowed me to try on an array of dresses to help me make up my mind. The moment I saw myself in this dress I knew it was the one.
Real Bride Olympia wearing Elie Saab
Both Helen and Sophie treat you like you are part of their family. From the first appointment walking into the shop, it felt like I was walking into home. You are at ease, you don’t feel overwhelmed, you don’t feel rushed to make any decisions and you automatically trust their expertise and knowledge. I think what sets Helen apart is, she genuinely is on this personal experience with you the entire way. She gets to know her brides, she makes every appointment so memorable and personal, you just want to stay in the shop for longer to chat!
Real Bride Melissa wearing Pandora with detachable bow by Suzanne Neville
From the moment I walked into Helen Rodrigues Bridal, I knew I was in good hands! The HR team were professional, pleasant and the 1:1 service ensured that there was always time to try on another gown or ask questions to alleviate any concerns. Once I had settled on my gown, Helen and her tailor made the smallest tweaks to ensure that my gown fit perfectly. I can’t recommend Helen Rodrigues Bridal highly enough!
Real Bride Carla wearing bespoke Suzanne Neville
Helen was ideal. Both her and Sophie made me feel so comfortable and relaxed my nerves at my appointments. Without her intensive knowledge of the bridal industry I would never have found my perfect dress… and we all know that the most vital item for the bride on her wedding day is her dress! Thank you Helen and Sophie for your professionalism and kindness during my time at Helen Rodrigues Bridal.