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A Royal Moment

4.5 (159 reviews)
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You guys. You all need to come here!!!! Story time!!~ My fiancé found this bridal shop from their sample sale off the rack promo on Facebook and he nudged me to come check it out! On a whim I set up an appointment and walked into such a wonderful shop!!! They have a variety of dresses from all price points! They also offer after pay! My stylist Farah is a godsend!!! She was so incredibly kind and patient! She let me try on all the different types of wedding gowns I wanted! Never rushed or pressured me! She allowed me the safe space to go through the emotions and figure out what I liked and didn't like and we ran from there! The dress I ended up choosing was a teeny bit above my budget but honestly, I don't care, the dress of my dreams is worth it!! I am worth it! Highly highly recommended for you to make an appointment with Farah!! She'll take care of you overall so so happy with my experience and so so happy I gave A royal moment a chance!! Thank you again Farah!!

Alena F.

This was probably the 4th or 5th bridal salon I visited on my search for a wedding dress. I really loved and appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and the help that Darlin gave us. She was actually the one that showed/found us the dress I ended up getting! The seamstress was able to add the perfect sleeves and bow to my dress, exactly what I envisioned. They even helped me out with a last minute hiccup with the dress zipper. I felt so beautiful in my dress and cannot thank them enough!

Amanda P.

This was my very first stop, first time, never been to a wedding dress boutique. I had an appointment 1/28/25 @1230 with 1 friend. I came in and I did not know what to expect from a wedding dress boutique. I don't recall the women's name, but she was not very enthusiastic to work there. I had told it this was my first time and I didn't know what to look for based on my body type. She asked what my budget was, and honestly, I never really placed a budget price, but from looking online and seeing some cost, I said $2000. Instead of explaining to me how I should pick my dressed, she just told me to look around and pick a couple. I picked 3, but was not done looking, she suggested I go try it one. Everything felt rushed and an unpleasant experience. I wanted to take photos of each dress as I tried it one. Once I got to the third dress, it was a corset that required ties, and I had asked the employee if there was a clip to hold the dress up. She said what are you trying to do. I said take a photo. She said the back!!!! I said no the front. So I turned around, she tugged on the dress and shook me tight roughly. My friend even said to me she's kind of mean. After I tried on the third dress, I had to get dressed to look at other dresses, which was quite annoying to put my own clothes back on to take the off again. I went into the section for ball gowns. Instead of letting me try any of them, she said oh no honey, these are priced $4-6000. My idea is, if a female ends up liking a dress she will buy it. But I guess not everyone thinks that way. I was super disappointed at my first wedding dress boutique.

Susan J.

An amazing experience! My niece Natalie, had her fitting and her gown assistant was Farah. She was the sweetest, kindest lady that spent unlimited time with her lengthy session! I was there with the bride to be's mother and father, along with our 101 year old mother (her grandma), and another sister. Amazingly, it was the first dress she chose to try on before 8 others and we ALL were in agreement, that #1 was an indeed, YES TO THE DRESS!There are not enough words to express the highest recommendations of this bridal shop, "A Royal Moment!" We all thank them and especially Farah for her patience, kindness, and working within a budget! Pretty sure my niece will also place a YELP review, on this wonderful bridal shop!

My receipt they forgot to give me! And also lied about the price and failed to tell me the policy before purchase.

I have some mixed feelings with A Royal Moment. Gigi was helpful in getting me in and out of the dresses and she was funny. There weren't very many options to choose from and I kept getting turned away from other dresses. At the end I was stuck between two different dresses, but one was a more nude color and I loved the bottom half and the other dress was white and I loved the top half. And maybe it's my fault, but I thought that was it as far as my options. But at the same time a wedding dress shop expert should also be able to help pull some ideas for different options, or different colors (if that store even has that who knows ‍). So any way I ended up going with one of the dresses as hard as that was. The next thing was was that Gigi knew I wanted to be in the $2000 range, but then again no big deal. She asked me if I was going to say yes to the dress? And I said that all depends on the price. Well of course she said, "oh today we are having are sale on dresses" she told me the dress is "normally $2500 and it will be $1600 today!" Now that sounded amazing, but what she failed to do was to tell me that the dress is FINAL SALE and NO EXCHANGES... even if you haven't done anything to it. Less than 10 minutes after leaving the store she called my phone to let me know that she forgot to give me my receipt. Not only did I see in red what she FAILED to tell me as an IMPORTANT thing before any sale, but she also lied because it said the original price for the dress is $1900!

Lilly N.

I have been to a few bridal appointments and Gigi really made me feel comfortable. I appreciated her advice as to what complimented me. She is realky personable and you can tell she enjoys her job. TBH I wasn't expecting much from this as all my other appointments left me liking dresses but nothing I was in love with. She found me a dress that fit my body and made me feel pretty. I also got a great deal for my dress so a huge plus. I like that there is a unique selection so I felt that my dress was one of a kind and not anything cookie cutter. Thank you Gigi and Darlyn! I recommend this place.

Audreya Palmer

Walking into a royal moment felt like a fairy tale. The store had so many different options and a beautiful variety of wedding dresses. Farah took the time to get to know me and my likes and dislikes while she showed me around to the dresses of my liking. It was so nice to have a dress experience where I felt in control of picking things I liked. With no pressure to HAVING to buy something. Though I found my dream dress! Farah truly cared and helped show me options on how I can alter my dress. She took photos of me with my girls and made sure we stood in the perfect light. And showed me Different styles of European shoes the owner brought to show case. It was truly a wonder experience. Say yes to the dress at A Royal Moment. You won't be disappointed!

Adrianna D.

This store was where I found my DREAM dress!! It couldn't have been more perfect for me. My wedding was this past Sunday 4-13-25. Farrah made me feel like a princess when I put on any dress, but especially this dress. It's well made, unique, and high quality but in a decent price range. All in all this store made dress shopping less stressful and more meaningful.

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Masyn L.

There's so many positive things I have to say about A Royal Moment. I'm so appreciative of how kind, accommodating, and flexible this bridal shop was with helping me to find my dream dress. The service here really made me feel like I was royalty. I told them what I was looking for in a dress and it only took me 4 dress to try on before finding the one. They knew exactly my vision and what I wanted just be a few example pictures I showed and descriptions I included. Going into my dress shopping journey I was anxious that I would have to go way over my budget but they made things so much easier by allowing me the option to pay in payments. I'm really so appreciative of this shop. I had a great experience and definitely recommend giving them a visit to find the dress of your dreams.

I had such a good experience with the team at A Royal Moment! They had a lot of different dresses to choose from. When I went to try dresses I told them I wasn't entirely sure exactly what I wanted but that I wanted to figure out what shape will look good on me and I gave them a general description of what I like. They spent over 2 hours with me and my group pulling dresses for me until I found my wedding dress! The day I bought my dress I also got to set up my first alterations appointment which was super helpful. The seamstress was super nice and super helpful. We had to cut off a decent amount of fabric from the bottom of my dress because I'm so short but they gave me my extra fabric to keep. They were also able to make the dress fit me perfectly (it originally was a little loose in the top area and I wanted to make sure I'd stay put all night). Overall I had a great experience with shopping and alterations. The whole team is super friendly and my dress was perfect! Including some pictures here too :)

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Ask the Community - A Royal Moment

What is the price range for your bridal gowns?

Hi Sam! Our prices start at $1,000 and the majority of our dresses are under $3,000. We also make alternations affordable and fast. Hope to see you soon!

Hello, I am looking for a boho style dress with beading and sleeves, nothing too full at the skirt. Do you carry anything in this style?

We do have something similar to that - please send us a text or call so we can discuss in more detail.… Read more

Do you carry US sz 16,18, 20?

Yes we do!

Due to Covid-19, how many guests is the bride allowed to bring with her to her appointment?

You are welcome to bring up to 4 guests. We look forward to seeing you soon. Please feel free to… Read more

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Love and Lace Bridal Salon - Love and Lace Bridal Salon desk in Orange, CA.

Love and Lace Bridal Salon

4.6(485 reviews)
9.2 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

I had the most amazing experience at Love and Lace and would recommend for any future bride. Even…read moreif they don't have the dress for you, the service and atmosphere of this shop is a recommended experience! Camille was truly the best - she took the time to get to know me, my family and bridal party that were with me, what I was looking for, what I had already tried on. Every step of the process she was so attentive and patient. The day of my appointment (after two back to back weekends of pretty underwhelming dress appts), I had tried on a few and liked a few aspects of the dresses pulled. The last dress of the day is when Camille pulled out THE ONE! At this point I decided to think about it as I was overthinking if this was truly the dress and she was so kind and understanding. I didn't feel pressured to purchase right then and there. I ended up booking the "The One" appointment for the following weekend and again, Camille, the staff, everything was perfect and I finally said yes to the dress! Lex helped me with measurements and ordering, answered all my questions, and made me feel confident moving forward with securing the dress. I cannot thank Love and Lace enough and can't wait to pick up my dress later this year for my Jan. 2027 wedding!

Where to begin! Bridal planning and shopping can be so…read moreoverwhelming. Love and Lace made my bridal experience so enjoyable and stress free! This bridal salon ended up being the only one I went to, I found my perfect dress with the help of Lex. She truly made my experience amazing. I wish I could go back just to hang out with her! I came into the salon with a list of dresses that I had previously viewed on their website, Lex pulled them right out for me and we got to work! She had also pulled some different designs just so I could see how I looked in them, which I did end up loving! At the end of my first visit, I fell in love with two different dresses. Again, it was also my first bridal salon that I had visited so far, so I was still planning on checking out other places. After telling Lex that I wanted to sleep on it/check out other places she was totally understanding and didn't "pressure" me like a lot of other places I've heard. I could not stop thinking about one of the dresses I tried on at my first fitting, so I made my follow up appointment (obviously with Lex) and boom! Wedding dress secured! BEST experience ever I wish I could do it all over again.

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I found my dress at Love and Lace Bridal Salon sign.

Love and Lace Bridal Salon - Love and Lace Bridal Salon hallway. Come see our new dressing rooms.

Love and Lace Bridal Salon hallway. Come see our new dressing rooms.

Love and Lace Bridal Salon - Love and Lace Bridal Salon view of the hallway. Come see our new dressing rooms.

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Blush Bridal Couture - Wedding day

Blush Bridal Couture

4.8(1.1k reviews)
5.8 mi
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blush was the first place I went to, and I found my dress all thanks to Kaeli! She made me feel so…read morecomfortable and confident and knew exactly what she was doing. the experience was 100/10! love her and so thankful i had her as my stylist!!

Let me start by saying this is the first of my baby girls to get married, so of course I was a…read morelittle skeptical about how this whole experience would go. We arrived about 15 minutes early for the appointment and understood we needed to come back, so the three of us my daughter, my sister-in-law, and I walked to a nearby coffee shop to get some tea while we waited for my sister, my niece, and one of her bridesmaids, Sam. When we all got back and walked in, we were greeted by Hailey. She was so bubbly and genuinely excited to help my daughter find the dress. She was incredibly sweet and spoke to my daughter, Anyssa, in such a sincere and warm way that it immediately made her feel comfortable. Since I work in customer service myself, I can easily recognize when someone goes above and beyond and Hailey absolutely did. My sister and everyone with us agreed. Hailey, you are in the right job. God truly placed you exactly where you're meant to be right now. It was clear that you weren't doing this for the commission or for what you might gain from the sale. You were doing it because you understood what this moment meant to my daughter. That meant everything to us. I would 100% recommend you to anyone looking for their wedding dress not just because of the bridal shop, but because of you. I truly hope you are recognized for the amazing job you do. And the best part... she picked the dress!

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Blush Bridal Couture - Eliana asking me for my honest opinions of the aspects of each dress

Eliana asking me for my honest opinions of the aspects of each dress

Blush Bridal Couture - Shout to Jess for helping me find my dream dress!

Shout to Jess for helping me find my dream dress!

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Mon Amie Bridal Salon

Mon Amie Bridal Salon

4.1(943 reviews)
5.5 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
46 years in business

I came along for my matron of honor duties to support my bride while trying on dresses, and we had…read moresuch a wonderful experience at Mon Amie. Our bridal stylist, Suzy, was absolutely amazing. I've been on my fair share of wedding dress shopping trips, and Suzy truly stands out as one of the best stylists I've encountered. She was kind, attentive, and created such a positive, comfortable experience. We shared photos and descriptions of what we were envisioning, and Suzy completely nailed it. Even when some dresses weren't quite right, she was understanding and never once pressured us to make a decision or stay in a dress longer than necessary. Everything felt relaxed and supportive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The boutique has an incredible selection of dresses for every style and budget. Thank you to Mon Amie and Suzy for such a positive, memorable dress-shopping experience!

I feel conflicted writing this because my initial bridal appointment in September 2025 was amazing…read more My stylist, Erin, was warm, attentive, and really understood my vision. She even pulled dresses I wouldn't have chosen myself, one of which became my dress. The hospitality, including sparkling wine and a beautiful try-on space, made it a truly special experience. Unfortunately, my presentation appointment this past weekend was very different. I invited my maid of honor and future mother-in-law since it was just my mom and I during my initial dress shopping appointment. I expected a similar, celebratory moment, but it felt more like a quick errand. We were placed in a small back room, the appointment felt rushed, and there was little of the hospitality I experienced before. The biggest issue was trying on my dress. It didn't fit, which was stressful and disappointing, but obviously no one's fault. That said, I wish the staff had taken a more discreet and thoughtful approach, like adjusting or clipping the dress before bringing my guests in. Instead, my guests were brought in while the dress was visibly unfastened, and the conversation focused on fit issues. I was also asked about my weight in front of everyone, which felt uncomfortable and could have been handled more privately. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially compared to such a strong first impression. I still love my dress and hope this was just a one-off, and that the alterations process will be more positive. I'd just recommend managing expectations and not treating the presentation appointment as a special occasion for guests.

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Anthropologie Weddings - I don't know if they still sell this dress but here it is after tailoring

Anthropologie Weddings

4.3(82 reviews)
6.3 mi
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I drove up here from San Diego back in my hometown of OC! First of all, this Anthropologie wedding…read moreand the store is beautiful. I am SO jealous we do not have this in San Diego. They have everything from wedding to beauty to home. I will be making trips over here when I visit OC. I chose Anthro to purchase a wedding dress. Their service was amazing. They allowed me to have a few more guests and was patient when I was late to the appointment due to a collision on the freeway. I tried on more dresses than I originally picked. They offered champagne and water. They were positive, professional, and kind and I recommend you buy your wedding dress here. They didn't try to upsell me and prices are transparent on their website. You save a little if you buy from the store.

I chose anthro because first and foremost I think I has the most interesting and nonconventional…read moredress designs but also because I think it's really lousy when wedding dress stores don't list their prices because I think many brides have a specific price range they'd like to stick to. Anthropology had truly my dream dress at an extremely affordable cost! Would highly recommend choosing it if your priorities are the same as mine! The lady helping us honestly seemed like she didn't really want to the there (one of my bridesmaids said something after too so I know it wasn't just me) but she was plenty nice overall and they give brides and the people they bring free drinks so overall very good experience!

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Anthropologie Weddings
Anthropologie Weddings - Prima Wedding Dress (not choosing this one but was fun to try!)

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Prima Wedding Dress (not choosing this one but was fun to try!)

Kora Brides - Front of dress

Kora Brides

4.9(87 reviews)
5.8 mi
$$

I was on a time crunch dress shopping in May for a Nov wedding. Stephanie worked with my budget and…read morereally hit that balance of listening to my preferences and letting me try a variety of dresses within my requirements. I ended up falling in love with a mermaid gown when I had only tried on A-lines at my previous fittings at two other shops. I felt so beautiful in it from the first fitting to my big day. They also offer alterations at similar pricing to my usual tailor (who charges fairly) - I did get a discount since a shipping delay resulted in my dress coming late which I greatly appreciated! The seamstress who worked on my dress was super sweet and experienced - the hem was perfect, the bodice fit so well I never worried about having to adjust my dress despite it being off-the-shoulder, and the American bustle held up super well (even me jumping around the dance floor couldn't do any damage). Their hours were a little unclear online and I had to wait a couple days for a response at times (usually because they were still waiting on something), but overall a wonderful experience!

I can't say enough good things about Kora Brides! Even though I didn't buy my dress there, they…read morewelcomed me in for alterations and made me feel completely taken care of. Stephanie is so kind and genuinely passionate about what she does. My dress turned out absolutely perfect. I'm so glad I went here for my alterations!

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Another look at the dress

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Back of the dress

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Jaclyn's Bridal

Jaclyn's Bridal

4.1(376 reviews)
5.6 mi
$$
42 years in business
Locally owned & operated

Updating my review since last year since I got married! I found my dress at Jaclyn's Bridal, and it…read morewas perfect! This dress originally had bow sleeves and a bow strap on the back. Jaclyn's team was able to help me remove the bow strap and make my dress perfect! I have never gotten so many compliments on a dress in my life! Even the servers at my wedding were giving compliments on how beautiful it was. Jaclyn's bridal not only helped me find my dress, but also tailored it to fit my personality. Thank you!!

The pros: Jaclyn's has a beautiful selection of dresses, and the atmosphere is very calm and…read moreelegant. The cons: I have to echo the sentiments of many other reviewers that we were barely greeted upon entering, to the point that they even seemed annoyed. The owner never introduced herself; she just sort of stared at us the whole time, in an uncomfortable way. Sharon was my consultant, and she was pleasant enough, but I also echo the sentiments that it's unusual for this place not to help you get your dress on, that you hang them back up yourself, and that it's just not on the same service level as the 4 other salons I visited. They don't offer water, tea, etc., nothing to drink, while all 4 other salons would offer water or a soda at a minimum. I had one other appointment earlier in the day, which I ultimately went back to to purchase my dress, despite Jaclyn's also carrying my dress. Jaclyn's price was $700 more for the exact same dress, but even if it had been the same price, I wouldn't have purchased from here based on the service. I get the feeling that the service would be better if you were walking in here with a very large budget. Just an underwhelming experience.

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Jaclyn's Bridal
Jaclyn's Bridal
Jaclyn's Bridal

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Panache Bridal of Costa Mesa - Front appliqué was stunning

Panache Bridal of Costa Mesa

4.3(732 reviews)
5.9 mi
$$$

Best Ever!!!! I had…read morethe most incredible experience at Panache Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa, and I cannot say enough amazing things about my stylist, Veronica. From the moment I walked in, Veronica made me feel completely comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for. She has such a vibrant, positive energy and instantly made the entire appointment feel fun, relaxed, and special. I truly felt like I was in the best hands--she listened thoughtfully, understood my vision, and guided me with such confidence and kindness. She was patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the whole process feel seamless and stress-free. Trying on dresses with her felt like a dream, and I never once felt rushed or pressured--just excited and supported every step of the way. Veronica is truly what made the experience unforgettable. I would absolutely recommend Panache Bridal Salon to anyone looking for their wedding dress or bridal accessories, and I highly recommend asking for Veronica!!! Thank you Veronica and everyone at the salon for making such a special moment even more magical!

My experience at Panache Costa Mesa was quite disappointing. I would not wish for any other brides…read moreto endure what I went through there. My wedding was scheduled for September 2024 abroad, and I was genuinely excited to visit Panache based on a recommendation from a trusted source. My dress was designed by Estee Couture, and I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received on all ends. I left the store feeling more stressed than happy, and even on the final day of my fitting, I had unresolved issues. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to accept the situation as my flight was just two days after my last fitting. My measurements were taken, and I expressed my concerns, but I found myself having to follow up repeatedly for updates. I would text and call my assistant, Kiersten, only to receive vague reassurances, yet it became clear that nothing had been communicated to the designer or seamstress when I asked them myself in person. The custom sleeves I had ordered did not hold up on my wedding day; they completely snapped and fell off during cocktail hour. Additionally, the gathered fabric at the front of the dress was not addressed by the designer. Although the seamstress, Meryl, made an effort to fix the situation, her options were limited, and the issue remained unresolved. She informed me that the designer was aware of the problem, but no action was taken. I am dissatisfied with both Estee, the designer, and the service I received at Panache. Considering the investment made at panache I would expect better service, communication, and attention to details. Despite any internal challenges they may have faced, the staff did not fulfill their responsibilities or deliver the expected results. I will add that I spoke with multiple managers regarding my concerns, (Pasadena location too) and while I appreciate that we ultimately came to a solution where the dress will be cleaned and preserved on their behalf, it doesn't change the fact that the dress itself was not in the condition it should have been.

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Panache Bridal of Costa Mesa - And the train...EVERYTHING!

And the train...EVERYTHING!

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Panache Bridal of Costa Mesa

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Chia Lieu Bridal Couture - Post-Alteration: lowered neck/bust line; off the shoulder sleeves below shoulder

Chia Lieu Bridal Couture

4.5(24 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I came here on a Tuesday with 2 of my friends to try on wedding dresses for my upcoming wedding. I…read morecalled Chia around 1:30p.m. and she gladly gave us an appointment for the same day at 4p.m. My friends and I went to Casablanca Bridal (which I definitely recommend! Linda was sucha sweetheart!) and came here after that appointment to try on more dresses. As we excitedly go up to the store, Chia greets us and I tell her when my wedding date is (Beginning of next October) and Chia says that it's too early to be looking for dresses and suggests us to look elsewhere like David's Bridal and such and try on dresses there, then come back when I know what I'm looking for. Chia then hands us her business card and we had to ask if we can still look at all the dresses and try them on, but after her rude dismissal, we just left since we felt unwanted there. The reviews here of her were splendid on Yelp; however, our experience was such a big disappointment and we decided to go to other bridal places. Definitely suggest going elsewhere :(

I was actually referred to Chia by another seamstress who was not taking new clients at the time I…read morecalled her. Chia turned out to be wonderful and very skilled at her profession. Being a designer and dressmaker herself allows her to understand the intricate construction of wedding gowns. On my first meeting with Chia, I told her what changes I wanted to make to my dress and she also made her own suggestions, which I followed. After our consultation, she calculated everything and allowed me to make the decision of whether or not I wanted to proceed. I didn't feel pressured at all and found her prices to be pretty reasonable. I made an appointment with Chia to return in about one month for my first fitting. When I came back I expected my dress to be almost completed (Chia mentioned she usually does 2 or 3 fittings and then the final fitting) but I found out that Chia likes to work in stages on your dress. This allows her to make adjustments to your taste as she continues working without having to redo something or make corrections. The one change I made towards the end of the process was to make the neckline of my dress more sweetheart. I brought in photos as an example and she was able to make the alteration perfectly. These are the alterations Chia made for me: tightening the bust, adding bust cups, sweetheart neckline, shortening the length, tightening the dress under my booty (I had a fit and flare style) and adding a bustle. The resulting dress fit like a glove and I did not have to worry about adjusting my dress the whole day. Looking back, the only thing I would have changed was the thickness of the bust cups she added. I kept insisting to Chia I wanted to "enhance" my chest so she added the extra thick bust cups but I think it caused the bust to gap away from my chest a bit. It wasn't noticeable looking at me from the front but it was from the side (and consequently in some of our photos). However, I wouldn't fault Chia for this because I was persistent and she was trying to make me happy. I would highly recommend Chia because she is very detail oriented and takes pride in her work. Overall, I think I had 4 or 5 fittings total before I was able to bring my dress home (about 2 weeks before our wedding date). She is also quite accommodating to your schedule and was always able to see me in the evenings after work, around 6:00pm or 6:30pm. Tip: Each fitting lasts about 30-45 minutes and make sure to always bring the undergarments and shoes you'll wear on your wedding day.

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Chia Lieu Bridal Couture - From our amazing photographer, Adrian Jon Photography. Flowers by Foxtail Florals, hair and makeup by Chiali Meng.

From our amazing photographer, Adrian Jon Photography. Flowers by Foxtail Florals, hair and makeup by Chiali Meng.

Chia Lieu Bridal Couture - Adrian Jon Photography, hair and makeup by Chiali Meng, Mission San Juan Capistrano

Adrian Jon Photography, hair and makeup by Chiali Meng, Mission San Juan Capistrano

Chia Lieu Bridal Couture - Post-Alteration: side view showing back side "curve"

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Post-Alteration: side view showing back side "curve"

A Royal Moment - bridal - Updated May 2026

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