Real Weddings

Over the years we have helped our brides find their perfect dream gowns. Our brides are very special and mean a lot to us and we would like to wish them all the very best for the future.

We would like to thank them for choosing La' Shika Bridal and we appreciate that they have allowed us to be a part of their special day. We would also like to thank their families and friends who we have had the opportunity to meet and come to know. We are always excited to help our brides prepare for their wedding day.

  • Lauren & Cole Johnson (2 photos)

    The day I met Shika:   With my wedding dress I had an idea of what I wanted, something different and classy. I found Shika's website and fell in love with the Cymbaline style wedding dresses and I knew I had to get in touch... Read more >>

  • Lynaire Monnery (1 photos)

    Hello My Dear Friend   All work no visiting YET! I will make it in Dress was a Rocking success, I've now worn it 3 times Paid for itself Next year....Mummmmmmm put on your thinking cap!   xx Read more >>

  • Natasha Reid (2 photos)

    Thank you so much for all your help in choosing my dress and the alterations – everyone has commented on my stunning dress. Especially how well it fitted me and suited the beach wedding in Rarotonga.   Many thanks!! Natasha Reid (nee Belt) Read more >>

  • Marlo Greenhough (1 photos)

    Mother of the BrideWedding day Marlo 13th July 09 Thank-you so much for designing such an elegant dress I will definitley reccommend you to my friends Regards Marlo Greenhough Read more >>

  • Celine Mathius (3 photos)

    Wedding Day Mar 2009 A perfect day, a perfect wedding! Thank you so much Shika for a lovely wedding dress and all your help Regards Celine Mathius Read more >>

  • Kate and Phil (2 photos)

    Kates & Phils wedding - Feb 2008From the first time we meet with you we felt at ease and very comfortable with you, you made the whole dress process so easy.  Thanks so much.  Lots of people asked where we got the... Read more >>

  • Epirosa Robertson (2 photos)

    Married 27 April 2007 Here are some words I would like to say to express both my gratitude as well as thoughts towards my beautiful dress that you created. The first time I met Shika, she took one look at me and said “I... Read more >>

  • Sarah Coales (2 photos)

    Having visited a number of wedding dress shops and tried on numerous dresses I finally decided to check out Shika Designs in Hataitai and talk with the dressmaker. On my first meeting with Shika I showed her a few photos and a sketch... Read more >>

  • Natasha (2 photos)

    Married: 3rd March 2007 I received a number of comments on how beautiful the dress was and my mum loved it. The ladies loved the beading and embroidery on the dress. Thank you for the fittings and getting us both ready for the big... Read more >>

  • Tasha Szeto (2 photos)

    Married 9 September 2006 When I first went to Shika I had an idea about my dream dress, but she made it into a reality that surpassed my expectations. It’s scary getting a dress made, because you can’t guarantee how it will turn out.... Read more >>

  • Rachael Worboys (2 photos)

    Married 5 January 2007 When planning a wedding there is so much to worry about, venue, catering, RSVPs! One thing that I didn’t worry about at all was my dress. Shika transformed 15m of silk and a messy sketch into a dream. The... Read more >>

  • Elspeth Chiles (2 photos)

    Thank you for the sewing you did and for contributing to make the grooms party so well turned out. p.s. We had a fabulous day – the sun shone and the wedding was wonderful! Regards, Elspeth Chiles Read more >>

  • Lynne & Matthew (11 photos)

    Married 17th Oct 2009 From the moment I walked into  Shikas shop I felt at ease, no mean feat for someone who spends most of  her life in trainers and track gear. Shika knew right from the start what would suit me (it took me... Read more >>