My very stylish friend, Nat was helping on reception in the salon and I asked her to browse around online for some wedding gown inspiration. She said her “heart fluttered” when she came across this Elie Saab gown and her adoration was infectious, I instantly fell in love with it! I couldn’t get the dress in Sydney, London or Dubai, luckily Helen Rodrigues stepped in and helped me find it. I bought the dress before even trying it on!

It was effortless, fun and a truly beautiful and unforgettable experience. For the first visit I took a couple of my bridesmaids, my mother and my mother in law. It was such a fun appointment and my bridesmaids fell in love with my dress immediately! Then I took my mum and my bridesmaid who lived overseas to my fittings. It was so nice to go on that journey with them all.

Helen Rodrigues is the ultimate bridal experience - the range of gowns on offer, attention to detail and personalised service are second to none. Helen and her team are absolute professionals, who truly care for their brides and go above and beyond to ensure you look and feel wonderful on your wedding day.

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Helen Rodrigues Bridal has been serving brides since 2001. Here are Helen’s five top tips on how to make your first wedding dress appointment as special and successful as possible.

Traditional, with a touch of glamour were my key points finding my look. I think everyone expected me to wear a fitted gown with an open back, so again I wanted to do something different.