Discover the joy of finding you perfect Auckland wedding dress with Anna Schimmel. Meet 15 brides who fell in love with their beautiful bridal gowns, from timeless classics to modern styles. Explore their unique stories, stunning photos, and wonderful reviews that highlight the personalized experience and excellent craftsmanship at our Auckland studio. Book a consultation today or drop in during our Saturday open studios to start your own journey to the perfect dress.

Coming into Auckland for a consult, Ashley fell in love with our Crepe De Chine wedding dress. The gown, with its V-neckline and milkmaid sleeves, offered a timeless, feminine look and a lightweight feel. The flowing skirt added grace with every step. Ashley completed her look with a custom veil to match her high tiara. After the wedding, she shared: “We had an amazing wedding! I loved the dress, and so did everyone else!” Photo: Bespoke Photography

Camryn was looking for an exquisite couture wedding dress in glossy silk satin. She had her heart set on a draping off-the-shoulder cowl neckline. We matched this with a streamlined sheath and she loved the finished gown: “Thank you so much for making such an amazing dress! Everyone loved it and my makeup artist is a massive fan of yours and another bride asked me who I used to make it!” Photo @ciaramulliganvisuals

Sarah came to see me with the goal of having a really simple wedding dress made. The bride-to-be had in mind a perfectly straight square neckline and a streamlined silhouette. She chose a timeless French crepe for a minimalist and personal bridal style. Sarah sent her thanks: “The dress was amazing – thank you so much ❤️” Photo @felicityjean_weddings

Maria wanted a classic bridal look with a full skirt and off-the-shoulder neckline. She chose our Sarah style with its voluminous satin skirt and floral lace bodice but added pleated satin sleeves for a unique touch. A pearl-beaded long veil completed her look. After the wedding, Maria sent beautiful photos and a sweet note: “Everyone was blown away with the dress, thank you for making me feel beautiful.” Photo @ryanwattsphoto

Amelia flew in for a custom bridal dress, wanting something truly unique. She envisioned a chic, knee-length sheath design. She chose us to create a dress with a bodice wrapped like blossom petals at the necklines and front skirt, crafted in glossy satin. Amelia loved the result and shared, “I always looked forward to my fittings! Anna is a perfectionist, and I appreciate her talent so much.” Photo @koruphotographynz

Lisa wanted a timeless satin wedding dress she’d love for years to come. She fell for a straight neckline with wide-set straps and chose a fitted bodice to highlight her waist, paired with the chic double box-pleated skirt from our Sophia bridal gown. The bride-to-be was thrilled with the finished design and shared later, “I absolutely loved my wedding dress! Thank you for all of your hard work.” Photo @bycaitlanweddings

Olivia has small children and didn’t have the time and energy to spend much time looking for the ideal wedding dress. So she was stoked to fall in love with one of off the rack styles. The vintage styled Nadina hugs the curves and features gorgeous lace. The bride sent us a thank you: “The dress was an absolute dream! So many comments, saying how beautiful the dress was…! Thank you again, for making me feel beautiful!” Photo @chris_turner_weddings

Alex loved the soft chiffon layers of one of our collection wedding dresses. Its floaty skirt blossomed into a tulip shape with every movement, creating a fluid silhouette. Combined with a simple bodice hers was a timeless, feminine bridal gown. After her wedding, Alex sent us beautiful photos and shared, “My dress was amazing, and I loved every minute I got to wear it!” @warrenwilliamsphotography

Hayley loved the look of our Samara wedding dress. This modern crepe style is stunning in its white simplicity and has striking clean lines. The bride-to-be had her gown personalized for a flawless fit and added a higher back. She writes: “I got a lot of compliments on the dress. Hayley xx” @idophotographynz

Shelby lives in Tauranga and came to Auckland for Anna to make her a beautiful wedding dress. The bride’s sister recently got married in one of our gowns and Shelby had a clear brief of the style she was after. She loved her finished dress: “It was the best day ever and the dress was so amazing, I wish I could wear it all the time.” @auburn.photography

Sarah loved the look and feel of our off-the-shoulder wedding dress. She chose to personalize the gown with a slimmed-down collar, and her stunning wedding was featured in Together magazine. In the bride’s thank-you note, Sarah wrote: “I loved my dress; it looked so, so good and photographed so well—everyone thought it was amazing! Thanks for all your help; you were so amazing to deal with!” Photo @anagalloway

Amber found her dream wedding dress on our website and chose the romantic Faye tulle style. Our video of this fairy-tale gown with dramatic balloon sleeves has 300K views on Pinterest, so she’s in good company. Amber loved her gown and shared, “I loved my dress sooooo much! Everyone was obsessed with the sleeves; it got so many comments!” Photo @wearebubblerock

Charlotte wanted a romantic bridal dress with a soft tulle skirt and floral bodice. At our Auckland studio, she chose a gown with a square neckline and layered tulle skirt, featuring sheer floral embroidery. Her custom gown turned out beautifully. Charlotte shared in her five-star review, “I cannot recommend Anna enough! She is filled with expertise and skill with designing and curating the most stunning wedding dresses.” Photo @weddingsbylucko

Hannah admired our bridal styles and came to us for a full A-line skirt, square neckline, and a bow. We created a beautiful custom design using Mikado satin. The bow was tied after fastening, adding natural texture. After her wedding, Hannah shared, “Everyone commented how elegant and classic the dress was, how it suited my personality, fit perfectly, and just how stunning it was.” Image @amanda_thomas_photography

At our Auckland studio, Alex was drawn to the Nadine style, loving its fit-and-flare silhouette and back buttons. She hoped to add pleated sleeves, and we had the perfect tulle.  The wedding was featured in Together magazine and Alex shared, “I so appreciated your time and attention to detail, expert advice, your love and care throughout the process and for making me feel like a real-life princess in my beautiful gown!” Image @zarastaplesweddings

Feeling inspired by these beautiful designs?

We invite you to begin your own journey to finding the perfect Auckland wedding dress with Anna Schimmel. Whether you’re dreaming of a timeless classic or a modern design, our personalized approach ensures that every bride feels special. Book a consultation today or visit during our Saturday open studios to explore our collection. For more inspiration and to see our latest, follow us on Instagram @anna.schimmel. We can’t wait to be part of your special day!