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Inbal Dror, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues Inbal Dror, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues

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.

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HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues

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.

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Elie Saab, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues Elie Saab, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues

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!

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HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues

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!

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HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues

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.

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Suzanne Neville, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues Suzanne Neville, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Vin wearing Serrano by Suzanne Neville with detachable bow

Even before my appointment at HRB, I knew my experience here would be different. Helen took the time to call me before my appointment to get a sense of me and my personality. I really appreciated this because my appointment time was used really effectively. She was very accommodating of having my 3 bridesmaids and both parents in the boutique (quite a boisterous crowd!) and was professional, gorgeous and incredibly organised.

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Inbal Dror, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues Inbal Dror, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Monisha wearing Inbal Dror

I could not have been more delighted with my experience with Helen, Sophie and the wonderful team at HR Bridal. From the outset, Helen welcomed me with warmth, humour and a real understanding of the details which matter most when it comes to choosing a gown and accessories. I felt entirely able to put my trust in Helen and the end result was even more as special than I had hoped.

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HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Suzanne Neville Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Laura wearing Suzanne Neville Amber

I adored working with Helen and her team - she is very intuitive and really understood the vision I wanted for the day. She made me feel so comfortable and confident. She really helped to complete my look and was the one who suggested the Jennifer Behr headband (I can’t imagine my look without it). It was tricky being interstate with the Covid restrictions changing so often but Helen was so accommodating of me and her tailor was also so wonderful to work with. My experience with Helen Rodrigues Bridal was exceptional and I can’t imagine planning my wedding any other way.

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HR Real Bride, Monique Lhuillier Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Monique Lhuillier Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Stephanie wearing Monique Lhuillier Hydrangea

Helen is the most professional bridal stockist I had come across. She made me feel like an absolute princess entering her store and my experience was wonderful from the first fittings all the way through to the final adjustments. Not to mention the sound styling advice. Not only does she stock some of the most exquisite bridal labels on the planet, but many come exclusive to her so you do feel truly special.

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HR Real Bride, Monique Lhuillier Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Monique Lhuillier Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Erin wearing Monique Lhuillier Bliss

Working with the team at Helen Rodrigues was an absolute dream! From my first consultation to my final fitting - every step was handled with such professionalism and my favourite part, kindness. My entire experience was so memorable and one I will never forget. The entire team at Helen Rodrigues cannot do enough for you. From helping you select your dream gown, to alterations-ensuring your gown fits perfectly and finally, helping you complete your look with the perfect accessories. Thank you so much Helen and your team. I cannot thank you enough!

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HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Alannah wearing Inbal Dror

My experience with Helen was excellent from start to finish! Having heard horror stories from other brides who had purchased their dresses elsewhere, I was worried that my dress, which was coming from Israel, might not arrive on time due to COVID delays. Helen and her team were responsive to my emails and calls and assured me that I had nothing to worry about and my dress would arrive on time. Fair to say, they were true to their word and my dress arrived in advance of my wedding day! Helen is down to earth, personable, had strong attention to detail and made me feel confident in all decisions I made. I could not recommend Helen and her team highly enough!

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HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Emma wearing Elie Saab

The entire process from choosing the gown to dress fittings and adjustments was seamless (not literally!). We always felt very welcome, and the HR team went above and beyond to coordinate with the dress designer to make adjustments to the dress so that I could wear it on the day comfortably. I would have no hesitation in recommending Helen Rodrigues.

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Suzanne Neville, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues Suzanne Neville, HR Real Bride Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Tiffany wearing Posey by Suzanne Neville

The experience with Helen is second to none. She remembers every detail and really ensures you feel your best. Helen has a beautiful calming nature which makes you feel really comfortable in her space and the focus is always on the bride and how she feels. Not to mention, her selection of gowns is exquisite and there really is something for everyone. I am so happy I got my dress from Helen, she made the process super easy, the seamstresses and team were amazing and really I just trusted her.

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HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Anique wearing Inbal Dror Pure

I was really happy with my experience at Helen Rodrigues Bridal. Helen was personable and down-to-earth, so it was great work with her from the start. Living overseas, I only had the opportunity to try on the sample once 10 months before the wedding and then my actual dress less than two weeks out from the big day. Helen ensured this process was seamless - her tailor was fabulous and made sure the dress was comfortable and fit right. Helen was also so responsive along the way to answer all my questions!

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HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Julia wearing Inbal Dror Pure

Helen was incredible to work with. She helped me find my dream dress in only one appointment and did an express order to ensure I would have it in time, even squeezing me in right before Christmas for a fitting. She encourages me to try styles I wouldn’t have considered and ensured I felt amazing in my dress in my final fitting. I couldn’t recommend Helen and her team highly enough.

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HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Inbal Dror Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Edwina wearing custom Inbal Dror

I kept seeing so many beautiful Inbal Dror dresses on Instagram and when I saw that Helen Rodrigues was having an Inbal Dror Trunk Show I just knew I had to go. I hadn’t even tried on a single wedding dress at that point but as soon as I had my appointment at Helen’s I knew that one of the Inbal Dror dresses would be my wedding dress. I absolutely adored the finer details and delicate fabrics that Inbal uses and especially love the exquisite sparkle they exude.

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HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues HR Real Bride, Elie Saab Chris Rodrigues

Real Bride Alexis wearing Elie Saab

From the first appointment to the final fitting, everything was seamlessly timed, and I felt so at ease, which meant a lot to me being an interstate bride. Helen Rodrigues and her team provided such a warm, genuine and personalised service. I would highly recommend Helen Rodrigues to any bride in search for a breathtakingly timeless gown and an exceptional experience.

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