This review is long overdue. I was looking for a specific wedding dress brand and this store carried it. I made an appointment and went with a couple friends on a Saturday. Shonna was the one who helped me with the whole process. She was so nice and very attentive and she made the whole process easy. I'm happy to say that I found my dress in Bridal Galleria! I purchased my dress in March and my dress arrived in August. My wedding was set for September, but I got pregnant so had to postpone the wedding, oops! There is parking under the structure and Bridal Galleria does validate the parking ticket. I definitely recommend visiting Bridal Galleria and ask for Shonna! She is the best. read more

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I saw Haily at Bridal Galleria and she was AMAZING! She was thoughtful, kind and fun. She was so attuned to what I wanted and was able to some up with ideas I wouldn't have thought of. You can tell she has the experience and knowledge. My time with her was above and beyond anything I experienced at any other salon. Highly recommend seeing Haily! read more

I thought I knew exactly what I wanted for my wedding dress--sleek, backless with structure, no lace, until I met Shonna at Bridal Galleria. After listening to me describe my vision for my dress and wedding (located in Valle de Guadalupe), Shonna asked if I'd be open to widening my criteria just a smidge. For the very first dress, she had me try on a lace, strapless, backless with structure Ines Di Santo dress. I was SOLD. I proceeded to try on a sleuth of other dresses she picked out that met the exact initial criteria I had, but nothing could beat that first number. I've never worked with a stylist before who was SO in tune with what I wanted, what she knew I needed, and what would look best for my body type. I felt so pampered and so beautiful--all for a wedding dress appointment! I highly recommend making an appointment at Bridal Galleria and asking for Shonna. She'll make your dreams come true! read more

[ During Covid Review ] Located in the embarcadero center, they offer garage parking and street parking. They are located on the 2nd floor just up the escalator and to the left. Easy to find because of signs and their sign is quite visible. They have two shops, one where they offer their trunk shows and other bridal dresses and the other shop has their off the rack dresses including the black tuxedos for the guys. I was looking forward to my appointment here hoping to find the dress, unfortunately my experience here left me with a nasty taste in my mouth. When my guest and I arrived for our appointment, our temperatures were taken, they offered hand sanitizer, and they had us sign a covid-19 waiver form. Afterwards, one of their salesperson came to us and told us that she will be assisting us today. I forgot her name, but every experience after that introduction was bad. She asked if there were any dresses I liked and if I wanted to, I could show her. I showed her my picture along with an idea of what I like along with my budget; however, I am willing to try dresses on if they are out of my budget. After I told her that I wanted a dress that was strapless, the salesperson went, "Oh...well.....that will narrow down a LOT of dresses". Turns out they barely offered a lot of dresses that were strapless with lace. The salesperson told me to walk around to see if I liked any dresses and let me tell you that experience was not fun for me. While I was looking at each dress, all I could see in the side of my eye was her just staring at me and standing there. After a couple minutes of awkward moments, she walked over to a dress and said, "Oh this one is nice; however it's out of your price range ($6000ish)" and then walked away. I was open to trying out the dress, but with that attitude, I didn't bother. Finally she told me that if there were none here, then we could go to the off the rack store and see if there were any there. We went to the store and the next thing she said after we entered really just left a bad taste in my mouth. She said to me and my guest, "I recommend looking at the pink tags over there because those dresses are more your structure". Ouch, I know that I'm not a size 4 or anything, but did she have to make a comment like that? In the end, my guest and I left this appointment at 11:40 even though our appointment was for an hour (11:30-12:30). I really did not like how I was being treated at this bridal store, how I felt like the salesperson had to comment on my size, and that she didn't even take the time to try to find a dress for me. There was no effort, no courtesy, nor did my guest and I feel at all welcomed here. read more

I am absolutely thrilled to share my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional service I received at Bridal Galleria. From the moment I stepped into your store, I was welcomed with warmth and professionalism that instantly put me at ease. I must extend a special thank you to Haily, whose guidance and support were truly invaluable. Haily went above and beyond to ensure that I not only found a dress that I loved but also understood every detail along the way. Her wealth of knowledge and genuine enthusiasm made the process not only smooth but also incredibly enjoyable. Throughout my visits, every member of your team displayed a level of dedication and expertise that is unmatched. From discussing various styles to providing insightful recommendations, each interaction left me feeling confident and excited about my decision. I am particularly grateful for the patience and kindness shown to me. The care and attention to detail demonstrated by your team truly reflect your commitment to making each bride's experience unforgettable. Thank you once again to everyone at Bridal Galleria for your outstanding service. You have made this significant milestone in my life even more memorable, and I cannot wait to walk down the aisle feeling like the most beautiful version of myself, all thanks to your help. Thank you SO much and I cannot wait until August! read more

I came here a year ago and had Kim as my bridal consultant. She was amazing!! She was so good about pulling dresses for me and helping me in and out of sooooo many dresses. Even though I didn't actually end up purchasing my wedding dress from Bridal Galleria, I still have a great experience there. Great selection of designers - they actually had all the designers I wanted to try and I learned that many other designers don't even go anywhere else outside of Bridal Galleria to stock their lines in SF. They kind of have the monopoly on them! Loved Berta and Ines Di Santo, but unfortunately the one dress that I fell in love with was out of my budget. Kim even warned me before I tried it on...lol! oh wells! Still great experience and definitely worth the trip to try on dresses! read more

Shonna was so helpful with helping me find the perfect wedding dress! She has an amazing eye and was super honest and patient with me. read more

This review is long overdue! Kim was an absolute blessing to work with. Every other bridal salon I went to absolutely pressured me to make a decision and buy a dress way before I was ready. Kim was patient, honest, and relaxed which completely took my anxiety of the process away. The day I found my dress, I came to the salon by myself because I trusted Kim so much! I visited during a Monique Lhuillier trunk show and found "the one." I wanted to make sure before purchasing, so they even fit me in for another appointment the next day and bring some friends so I could show them before purchasing the gown. I had several appointments and Kim was always patient, kind, and accommodating. I also got my dress tailored here and they did an amazing job- it fit like a glove! I can't recommend Bridal Galleria enough to SF brides. They had the best selection, trunk shows, accessories, and service of any shop I went to. read more

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I had an amazing experience at BG. I had been to 3 different salons at that point, but I loved BG the most. I went alone because I wanted to narrow down my search before bringing my crew. Their selection is so beautiful. I came in to try a Monique Lhuillier dress. Jean helped me at my appointment and selected so many other gorgeous options to try. I loved so many of them -- one of them even made me cry and I'm not a big crier! Jean strategically saved the Monique Lhuillier dress for the very end, and I had that bridal moment that I had been waiting for. Also because I was alone, Jean expertly took photos of me on my phone. Highly recommend this salon for brides who are looking for couture gowns!! read more

By the time I went to Bridal Galleria, it was already my 8th time trying on dresses. After trying on so many dresses, I was starting to feel frustrated not being able to find "the one". But that stopped immediately when I met Shonna. I had scheduled back-to-back appointments at Bridal Galleria and their sister store Off the Rack. Shonna was my stylist for both appointments and was simply amazing for both the high end and sample store. She offered lots of helpful suggestions on what could be modified to make certain dresses my dream dress, etc. I came into BG hoping to fall in love with a Berta dress I saw on Instagram as they are the only retailer in San Francisco who carries that designer. My mom wasn't able to come with me to the appointment so Shonna graciously took many photos and videos for me to look back at and share with my mom. Unlike other salons, they do not use clips and instead use safety pins. I think pins look great because they do not take away from the look of the dress (I typically end up having like 10 clips on me by the time I walk out of the dressing room!). The only con to this, however, is the dress doesn't seem to get as fitted as it can with clips. Nonetheless, I think pins are much better for looking back at pictures. I ended up liking 3 of the dresses (Berta and Monique Lhuillier) but ended up falling in love with another dress from another shop before having a chance to come back to retry the dresses on. Though, I didn't end up going with any of the dresses, I wanted to give kudos to Shonna for being a wonderful stylist! read more

Bridal Galleria is a fantastic store! I can't even count as high as the number of dresses I tried on while I was planning my wedding. Shonna at Bridal Galleria is a whiz and helped me find a beautiful dress from Ines de Santo that was absolutely perfect for me! It combined every single thing that I loved about all the different dresses I tried on in one process. Grace helped measure me and figure out how to order my dress so it would be perfect for my body when it arrived and my god she nailed it. She was also super communicative after I placed the order about when it would arrive and what my next steps were. I can't thank the team at Bridal Galleria enough! I had a wonderful experience there! read more

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I was a very picky bride with a pretty specific vision of what I was looking for and Bridal Galleria delivered all that in more. Starting with space: the space is gorgeous, fluffy, white and girly. It makes shopping such a joy. The dresses and designers are gorgeous, unique and current. And then there's the staff who will go above and beyond to help you find your dream dress. After searching through the main store, Pascal actually found me my beautiful Ines di Santo dress on the sample side of the store and then she and Grace were able to get a new one ordered in my size! When the dress arrived and had a fit issue (no fault of BG), Grace was able to call the designer and they fixed it free of charge! (TRULY TRULY AMAZING). This is a must stop on your bridal tour, you won't regret it..and hopefully will find your dream dress! read more

Love love love! Berta had a trunk show and I was able to grab a last minute appointment. The dresses are beautifully made and designed. My stylist zoned in the things that I liked and did not like. The whole experience was amazing! read more

I found my wedding dress at Bridal Galleria! I think it was the 10th store I went to, and their selection of dresses is amazing. They have very high quality wedding dress materials and designs that I did not find elsewhere. The women working at the store were helpful and communicative via email, and my dress even arrived a bit early! They recommended a wonderful tailor who helped perfect the look. I was absolutely in love with my wedding dress and felt wonderful in it on wedding day. read more

This was the 9th shop I visited last year, looking for the perfect wedding dress. The dresses here are in the higher price range but are worth the price. My dress had a beautiful train, material, beading, unique and was still light weight. I loved it because the materials used were more comfortable on the skin and again light weight which is important when you are walking in 4inch high heels in the summer heat. The gown was an ines di santo. The staff at the shop were kind and gave me time to try on dresses to find the perfect one. The dress was customizable in size too which was nice as my bottom is wider than my top and I was also able to add a lining to the top and bring in the heart v in to bodice. I got so many compliments on the dress and I loved every moment wearing it. Also I got the dress last year, but I see from other reviews that customer service at the shop may have changed so keep that in your consideration. read more

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Bridal Galleria was where I found my dress. I will forever be grateful for meeting Kim and have her pick out "the one" for me. On the rack, the dress was not a love at first sight situation, however Kim pulled it and I tried it on. I was not confident in my body, but Kim made me feel super comfortable. She was able to provide suggestions on how to change each of the dresses I tried on in alterations to fit what my needs were. I went to over 15 bridal shops and Kim was far and away my favorite associate I worked with. She has a LOT of experience, never pushed me to buy anything or make a decision, and we truly enjoyed working with her. Thanks so much Kim and the whole team at Bridal Galleria! read more

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I am so grateful to the staff at Bridal Galleria for helping me find my dream dress, completing the alterations, and for being so supportive throughput the entire process. I only have great things to say about my experience working with them. And I worked with numerous bridal shops. They are trustworthy and total pros, providing guidance and advice the entire time. I would recommend Bridal Galleria to any bride. Thank you! read more

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Haily is so professional, helpful and fun to work with. I was able to pop in today to see if they had any unique hair accessories and they had the most perfect hair piece for my wedding next week! It's beautiful and Haily made the experience super fun and put all my nerves at ease. She is a gem! Thank you Haily and Bridal Galleria! I'm so excited to get married with all the right accessories now! read more

Please see below reviews for recommending clients to Lucy in San Bruno for alterations. Lucy destroyed my Berta gown and let me and several brides in tears. It was very unprofessional and felt like a scam to recommend Lucy given the several poor experiences. read more

The Bridal Galleria had the most beautiful selection of wedding gowns. This was the second bridal shop we went to and the juxtaposition revealed the high caliber of this salon. A glamorous ambiance radiates throughout the clean, organized, and bright lit store, making it an ideal wedding gown shopping experience. I highly recommend seeking out Kim to work with. We felt so comfortable throughout the entire process because she was so reliable and so knowledgeable - we would've been lost without her. From appointment scheduling to trying on dresses to fittings, alterations and choosing accessories, she knew what she was doing. Our wedding day was truly the best day ever and the dress, accessories, and veil could not have been more perfect for the occasion! read more

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Don't go here/buy from here! They're rude, unaccommodating and will make you feel bad when you're trying on dresses. I am a size 4 and heard from Grace that I have a problem with my body, not the dress - when one didn't fit quite right. It was beyond absurd. They say they're just "being honest," when they make pretty mean comments, but there's a big difference between constructive opinions and rude commentary. They also pad the lead times like crazy and really pressure you into ordering long before you need to. Needless to say, I'm going to LA to buy from the brand directly as they are happy to make things work with the dress and timeline and are incredibly nice and thoughtful in their communication. Could not have had a worse experience at Bridal Galleria and anyone who sells their dresses through them should think twice and consider switching to Jin Wang. They're amazing there!!! Just wished they carried Monique Lhuillier. read more

TLDR: It's 2022. All body types deserve to have a pleasant, positive experience trying on wedding dresses. If we have the cash, you should be throwing open your doors to sell us stuff. If a store can't get on board with inclusive sizing by now they deserve to go out of business. This store is old and antiquated that caters to a very specific style of bride and they carry like a hundred size small dresses that all look exactly the same. If you are over a size 8 do not expect to be able to try *anything* on here and expect to be low key, and not so low key, shamed for your body. My appointment was rocky from the jump. Their appointment system is a joke. You can book online but its not actually booked unless they contact you to confirm. That's some nonsense right there. I did not get that double confirm so no appointment for me. They did accommodate me anyway, so I guess that was nice. I told them I had no budget and the styles I was into. I was told to look around and see if I liked anything. I really didn't, but I was open to try things unexpected and I already fed the meter for an hour. I was put into a room and the gal pulled a few dresses. I was then left to my own devices trying to get into them since I didn't show up with a ridiculous entourage of mommies, aunties and besties to "oooh" and "ahhhh" and fuss over me. It was just me, holding a red bag with my Louboutins and another bag of my foundation garments. I'm a street size 12. They have literally nothing in the main store at all over a size 8. And I was reminded of this over and over and over by the sales person that was "helping" me. She kept telling me "we don't have sizing here, you really need to make an appointment next door, they have sizing". Translation to me was "you are too fat for our dresses here we only work with skinny brides, you need to go next door and see if you can find an old discount dress to squeeze your fat ass into because you are wasting my time". I attempted to try on 3 different gowns in the main store, one that was so small she literally clipped it to my bra and left me there, ass hanging out, because it was a super small size and there are no mirrors in the dressing rooms, I had to go out into the store to see myself in their gallery of mirrors. How humiliating to stand there my underwear with with a dress I'm too fat for clipped to my bra that the salesperson encouraged me to "just try" while I stood next to a tiny little 22 year old size zero girl that needed clips to hold the tiny dress on her because it was too big for her - with her entourage of 5 other people looking on. I asked if I can look next door since nothing was really working for me to try on and once was enough of getting paraded out in the main store for all to witness my fatness. But nay, that's a separate and different appointment! They wouldn't even let me in the other store to see what they had. I left feeling extremely embarrassed and ashamed at my audacity to want a gown that I could have paid any amount for in cash on the spot, no asking daddy, no asking mommy, no entourage, money in my account ready to purchase a gown if I found one I liked. And seriously, has anyone in the history of the world forked over $10,000 to order a dress that's non-refundable and takes 8 months to make based on clipping a tiny dress to a much larger body like that? Like, what was even the motivation for that? Completely humiliate me so I'd leave faster? Lets talk about the dresses they had - the designs this shop choose to get from their designers all looked like the exact same versions of the same dress. Zero variety at all. I've been to several other bridal shops and all of them carried a variety of styles so I look back at the dresses I saw at Bridal Galleria and SMH. Moving on, I show up a week later to check out the sample dresses. They absolutely do not have "sizing". They have racks and racks of size 8 (or smaller!) gowns. Gorgeous, beautiful, one of a kind, can't be ordered dresses, many were damaged. Any size they had over a size 8 fit on one side of one rack that had 4" of space between each dress. There wasn't a single dress there I fit into. All but one was way too small, and that one was giant and extremely ugly. Again, I'm a size 12! A 12!!! I cannot even imagine how humiliated this store would make me feel if I was any bigger. I hated the entire experience with them. read more

I highly recommend Shonna! She first carefully listened to what I wished for for my wedding dress, quickly picked 8-10 dresses for me to try, and gave constructive recommendations to help me find the type of materials, shapes, lengths etc that would be the most flattering to my body. I fell in love with two dresses so went to the shop multiple times to re-try the dress as I just couldn't make up my mind; she didn't frown a bit but helped me out fitting the dress and addressing any concerns I had. Thank you Shonna! read more

Had an amazing experience at BG! The whole team is great and couldn't recommend Shonna enough! If you have an opportunity to request a stylist, you must ask for her. She is so knowledgeable about all the dresses and designers, patient, funny, honest, and makes you feel so comfortable - like you've known her for years and it's only been minutes. She knew exactly what I was looking for. Go here brides and request Shonna! read more

This shop is beautiful! It was the first of my two appointments and I found my dress on my 4th try on. It happened to be ines de santo trunk show weekend and I was in love. Kim was so helpful and down to earth and made me feel at ease. I had another appointment in the city that day but we ended up back ordering #4 before we left the city. I did my alterations here and dress fit perfectly for the big day. Thank you Kim and galleria team! read more

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I went to the Off the Rack store with my friend and she bought the first dress she tried on, helped by Shonna! So when it was my turn to find a dress, I went to Off the Rack and had the most amazing experience with Jean! She listened to my preferences and budget and pulled some beautiful gowns - I loved them all! I was deciding between 2 different styles, and she gave me such good advice and never rushed me or pushed me. She was so busy that day but truly went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed to make a decision, even helping me during her lunch break! Most of all, she was so much fun and made the shopping experience such a memorable time for my mom, sister and me. Come here for truly beautiful dresses and a fun shopping experience! read more

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If this review was based on selection and style alone, I would definitely give Bridal Galleria 5 stars. Their gowns are all so beautiful and any girl would be lucky to have a dress from here. With that said, when I began my search, I told them my budget was $2,000. They informed me their dresses start from $2,500 and above. I thought to myself that it would be okay if I had to go up a little in my budget if I found the right dress. My consultant, Ann Marie brought out one dress out that was close to my budget. It was a nice gown, but a little plain. Then she brought out dresses by Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier. All beautiful, but way over my budget (more than double the amount). I realized then that I would need to really increase my budget if I wanted one of the beautiful gowns hanging in the window. After searching through a few other boutiques like Marina Morrison, I finally went back to Bridal Galleria because 2 dresses by Alvina Valenta and Monique Lhuillier stood out above the rest. All the ladies there were so wonderful and patient helping me decide on the dress as I walked back and forth, looking at the mirror. I ended up choosing the Alvina Valenta gown. It felt like such a very special moment. My experience there so far had been great. My experience went a little downhill from there. At my 1st fitting, the seamstress didn't seems to really know how to create a nice bustle especially since my dress had many layers, all asymmetrical. We asked her if she could make lay nicer as it looked messy. One of the consultants had to come in and help her. Thankfully she did because she make it look awesome. During the 2nd fitting, another consultant was very brusk in showing my MOH's how to do the bustle. She kept saying it will take practice, but she wouldn't even let them go at it. I think she was in hurry to take her lunch break. I also pointed out that on all the layers, the edges were frayed. I knew it was part of the design, but some of the long threads were really sticking out. She assured me that it would be shaven off when I finally get my dress. On the 3rd fitting, I just needed a few minor adjustments. I spent about $350 total in alterations and another $50 for them to steam, press & stuff my dress. I mentioned about my concern again regarding the frayed edges and again, they assured it would be shaven off. I also pointed out an area that poufed out and didn't lay flat. Again, she assured me this would be taken care of because I payed for the steaming. When I picked up my gown, I didn't get to try on the dress. I just saw the top part and I thought it would be fine. On the wedding day, as I pulled out the dress I noticed they didn't shave off the edges at all! Not even touched a bit. The area she assured me would get steamed and pressed? Nope. Why did I pay so much to have them prep my dress if they weren't even going to do what I asked? I felt cheated. I spent more than double my original budget, but I didn't get the quality or service I felt I should have. I really like this boutique and most of their consultants. I would recommend taking a look and trying on their dresses, but I do not recommend getting alterations done here. read more

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Had a negative experience at a wedding dress shop the day before and scheduled my appointment at bridal galleria without expecting much. From the moment I walked in, they made my guests and me feel welcome and excited. The stylist we worked with (Shonna) was phenomenal. She knew exactly what I was going for, and was even able to recommend gowns that I never would have picked for myself, but loved! Also, her knowledge of gown designers and design in general was beyond impressive. Their inventory is elegant, timeless, and glamorous (when I say elegant, I do actually mean elegant). I appreciated their selection of gowns, and will be absolutely certain to recommend it to everyone in my circle that is getting married soon. read more

For the best selection, and an experienced staff, Bridal Galleria is the place for all things wedding dress. Selection: 5 stars. I'd visited a number of boutiques and all had nearly the same style which was popular at the time - mermaid. And most all carried only lace. Bridal Galleria has a vast selection and my choice of a silk sheath gown was one of the best decisions I made. Service: 5 stars. Kim at Bridal Galleria is amazing. I struggled at the beginning of my appointment as nothing seemed to fit right and honestly made me look fat. I wasn't finding anything in a halter with a more sheath style. Kim pulled a dress that I hadn't described and it fit perfectly. My fittings all went excellent as well. Please keep in mind that you do need to allow x number of appointments so many weeks out. Price: 5 stars. This is a higher end boutique but with so many styles and price points I can't imagine not finding your dress at this location. read more

Kim from Bridal Galleria helped me pick out my beautiful dress for my special day! She was so knowledgeable about the different brands and what made each of them unique that I was able to narrow down that Berta was the brand for me. After my first visit, I was not pressured into picking out my dress and had time to give it more thought. Kim personally called me to look at the upcoming Berta trunk show and when I came in, she told me that this dress reminded her of me - and she was absolutely right! I fell in love with the dress she recommended, and Kim made the whole experience an easy process. I received countless compliments on my dress, and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you, Kim! read more

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I'm wondering if Bridal Galleria is aware that there is an alterations shop called Lucy's in San Bruno that constantly name-drops their boutique with new clients in order to seem like a reputable establishment. I can only imagine the horror of spending thousands of dollars on a gorgeous couture gown a Bridal Galleria only to be referred to a subpar "associate seamstress" when their in-house alterations orders are backlogged. There is a stark contrast between the ambiance at Bridal Galleria and Lucy's. Bridal Galleria, if you truly associate yourself with Lucy, then I am beyond disappointed in your business. You should value your brides more than this and fully research your associates before referring clients out. I've lost count of how many brides I met and read reviews on that were sent to Lucy's only to leave in tears. Please enlighten me and say it ain't so! Bridal Galleria an amazing business and I can't fathom that you would fraternize with a seamstress who does not care about her clients and treats the gowns like she owns a chop shop. So I ask this: Do you really refer your clients to Lucy's or is she taking advantage of the Bridal Galleria's good name for her own personal gain? I'm willing to update this review if you truly aren't aware this is happening. If you ARE aware, I strongly suggest that you stop referring your brides to her. You are causing clients anguish by continuing to refer to Lucy. read more

Super stoked! Came in w/ my girls to try on my dream Lazaro dress + the designer himself was in the house. *scream* Kate was so nice + made sure I tried all styles before committing to "the one". Yay! Love her. =] It's yes to the dress - excited! read more

This is the last bridal shop I visited. I kinda know what I want already but no other gowns impressed me a lot. I came here and Jean helped me find the one. I told her what I like and she pulled one Berta dress not exactly match my description but fits me perfectly. Also thanks to Grace who answers my questions and give lots of advice. read more

I decided to check this place out after seeing that one of my favorite dress designers will be here for a trunk show. Being the impulsive buyer that I am, I bought my dress that day! I actually had a really good experience here and didn't feel like they were talking down at me or anything. I think they just try to make sure that we're not wasting each other's time by having you come in if all the dresses were above $2k and it's out of your budget. :) My consultant was super nice and she even let me know what brand my veil was so I can shop for a cheaper one else where if I wanted to! :) My dress was BEAUTIFUL and came in early! Most of my friends and I have bought our wedding dresses here so I would definitely recommend it! read more

What a LET DOWN!!! I have been admiring the display window of this store since I met my fiance. Basically for as long as I imagined being a bride, I have been drooling here. After a fun jaunt at Glamour Closet, this was my first choice in full service bridal salon, first stop and boy was I disappointed. "If this is what it's gonna be like, this is really gonna suck!" I thought, about the process. There are some beautiful dresses here, like the ones in the window. The problem is that I felt like I wasn't being heard. Having me try on dress after dress that went against what was important to me (slimming and bust modest) and what I know I like - completely exhausting! I don't enjoy seeing what doesn't look good on me. And when I tried to point out why something wasn't working out I got more of an argument than an understanding. We could have worked together to try on more dresses I would like. Instead I felt like we were adversaries and ended up with a weak top choice. I appreciate that this store can offer you customization but it's at the same level as other high end stores. It's HUGE disadvantage is that there's almost no browsing and very little input on your part as to what gowns you want to try. However, if you're a bride with very little direction and a weak fashion sense (and can be honest with yourself about this, because hey that's cool) this place could do the thinking for you. If you have a strong opinion you may find yourself frustrated here. read more

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What a breath of fresh air Bridal Gallery is. Most bridal shops made me want to run screaming from over complimenting and not listening to what I was saying. Shonna is the person who helped me find my dream dress. She was absolutely amazing, patient and knowledgeable. She listened and knew exactly what I was looking for, which was elegant, beautiful with a little bit of extraness:-). I will highly recommend adding this shop to your wedding list, it's a must Bridal Shop to go when shopping in NorCal. Ask for Shonna and you would not be disappointed. I loved my experience at the Bridal Gallery and I will definitely, definitely will recommend Shonna. A++++ customer service. read more

I had Lana as my consultant and I found THE dress here. I went into the Bridal Galleria not really serious about buying a dress because I knew they were designer gowns and the prices were sky high. I had visited several wedding gown boutiques before and my best friend really urged me to try Bridal Galleria just to "look" because "you never know." How right she was!! I was beginning to feel disheartened because began to believe in THE dress didn't exist. I sat in the dressing room with my best friend and joked that I'll never find this dress when Lana strolled in with a garment bag. She told me it was a little bit above my budget but that I should see it anyway. The moment she hung the dress up (I didn't even put it on), my mouth fell, and I teared up. I grabbed my best friend arm, and said, "Oh my God. This is my dress." I of course continued to try on dresses after that because it was twice as what I would hope to spend, but that dress was glued to my brain. I purchased it a month or so after that. The year following that, Lana continued to be patient with me as I struggled with the fit of the dress. I wanted to change the silhouette from an A-line to a fit-and-flare. Carmen was SO patient with me. I don't know how many times I visited, but I was freaking out more and more as the days drew nearer. Sometimes I felt like I couldn't make up my mind and could cry. Despite all of my craziness, Carmen and Lana both did such a wonderful job. I know I was wearing on their patience, but they stood by anyway. So yes, I would recommend Bridal Galleria to a bride to be. read more

This review is specific to the receptionist scheduling the appointments. I got my wedding dress from Bridal Galleria years ago and was so excited to see that they were still in business to make an appointment for my sister. Well, the receptionist was so rude and condescending when I asked about styles that were available - told me I didn't know what I was talking about and that it has "been a while". I cancelled the appointment before ever going in again. Not the level of customer service you want when arranging such an important day. Such an attitude could easily take the joy out of the day and I couldn't risk that. Too bad. read more

I went here to find my wedding dress and the saleswoman was not too helpful. I found a dress somewhere else but I wasn't certain it was "the dress," so I continued to look. I explained to the lady that I wanted something that would flatter my figure and be appropriate for a beach wedding. Everything they had was extremely expensive and saleswoman was annoyed that I didn't seem to find anything I liked. My experience was awful and I would not recommend this place, I also felt like they didn't take me serious because of my age. read more

I read the other reviews, and it sounds like the place to make an appointment and visit here is during the weekday around noon. When I came to visit with my friend (the bride) for her 1.5 hour appointment at 11:30, the salon was pretty empty. The consultant was extremely helpful, first asking my friend to bring sample pictures from bridal magazines of dresses that she liked, and then also asked for likes and dislikes to write down on the initial information form. I thought the service was pretty good. The consultant did not try to pressure or upsell the dresses. I think that they can tell when you're just looking versus when you're ready to BUY. She was very helpful without being obtrusive. The consultant seemed very good at zeroing in on what the bride liked and disliked. She brought out a wide variety of dresses in the requested styles, but also suggested other styles to cover all bases. The one thing I didn't like was that they wouldn't let us take pictures! They did validate parking for the structure under 3 Embarcadero Center though, which was nice. read more