Years before meeting my fiancé and becoming engaged I knew I wanted to dress shop at a&bé bridal…read more When the time came for me to book a bridal appointment, a&bé was first on my list. I am happy to say that my experience at this bridal shop exceeded all of my expectations. Melody was my stylist and was phenomenal. She was patience, kind, listened to what I was drawn to, and pulled amazing dresses. Towards the end of my appointment I was torn between two dresses. With another party right behind mine, Melody suggested we come back at the end of the day to try the two contenders back on and to take some time to think about it. My party and I went to lunch, reflected on the dresses, and came back at the end of the day to revisit the two. At this time, all the other clients were gone and it was just my party, Melody, and one other stylist in the shop. I tried the two back on and was able to make my final decision and find my wedding dress! Melody never rushed me or seemed irritated that she was staying longer at work to help me find my dress. She was wonderful and provided outstanding customer service! I had a feeling I would find my dress at a&bé bridal and am happy to say that I did. I 100% will recommend this shop to other brides and hope you give them a chance and book your appointment here!

If you ever need a wedding dress, go to a&bé in Sacramento! And if you are lucky like me, you will…read morebe paired with Elizabeth. Elizabeth was kind, fun, professional, and she made me feel so comfortable throughout the wedding dress fittings. I had done a wedding dress fitting a few weeks prior and it was not the best experience, which made me pretty hesitant to doing a second one. However, Elizabeth changed all of that for me, and I had the best time! She listened to my preferences, what I like vs. don't like, areas of my body I wanted to accentuate vs. hide, and made the entire experience such a memorable part of my wedding planning process. Elizabeth took the time to curate different dresses for me to try on, took into consideration when I provided feedback, and was NEVER ever inserting her opinion for her own benefit. She also took into consideration my price range, and was always transparent about dresses being a couple hundred dollars over my budget. Two of my best friends were also present (one in person and the other was on FaceTime), and she even got a tripod for my phone to be placed on when trying dresses so he could see everything better! Customer service 10/10. I also appreciate how beautiful Elizabeth made me feel, complimenting and hyping me up, which is what I needed for a semi-timid bride. Thank you Elizabeth and a&bé for the amazing experience, and for helping me find my perfect dress! a&bé corporation - give Elizabeth all the flowers and raises!

Nothing short of a PHENOMENAL experience at the Sacramento store!! All of the staff were so kind…read moreand wonderful. Jessie was absolutely sweet and even gave me some ideas on places for a getaway or venue. Definitely recommend!!!

I feel like the dress can be one of the most conflicting things of a wedding -- at least it was for…read moreme. I wanted the beautiful dress, just like all brides, but the thought of spending thousands for a dress I would wear for one day felt so strange too. I wanted the perfect dress, but without the weight on my conscience that I was not only spending a lot but being unsustainable or wasteful. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I found Bride for a Cause, a shop that aligned with my ideals and also felt far more wallet-friendly. The shop is bright and welcoming, the appointments laid-back (and a little DIY), and the staff very friendly and helpful. Most importantly, though, Brides for a Cause is a perfect trifecta of affordable, sustainable, and charitable -- which made this bride feel great. They collect donations of used or sample dresses, sell them at a deep discount, and then pass along the proceeds to a myriad of inspiring causes supporting women. I'll be honest, knowing that they would be limited to what was donated, I really went to say that I tried and with low hopes that they would be able to make my dress dreams come true. I was prepared to go back to a traditional shop. Instead, I walked out not only with my perfect dress, but with the knowledge that I was being sustainable and supporting great causes. And the $600 price tag did not hurt. I think my dress had not been worn previously, so it needed a bustle and other alterations, which turned out to be more complicated than expected. Still, even with all that, I ended up spending around $900 total on my dress -- well under just the starting price of a similar gown bought at a traditional shop. On top of that, the DIY nature of the shop (where you pick your own dresses off the rack versus having an attendant bring them to you), turned out to be a lot of fun for my sister, niece, and me! One piece of advice: I went to a traditional shop first to have an array of try-ons and hone in on my style preferences (with the expectation that I'd return if I didn't find a dress at Brides for a Cause). I'd highly recommend that to anyone, because it was great to have a professional help pinpoint things from the inspiration photos I'd brought, and then we were able to take notes on what we liked and didn't from the dresses I tried -- making it lot easier to go into Brides for a Cause and find something.

My bestie (the bride) and her bridal party + her immediate family came to Miosa Bride as the first…read morestop for wedding dress shopping. We came earlier than our appointed time, but they were more than accommodating and had a VIP room ready for us. We had such an amazing experience with Dana. From the moment she walked into the room, we were immediately more excited and eased how anxious our bride was. Dana was very patient with all of us, and always had the best attitude with all of us. Our bride had a Pinterest board of the vision she was going for, and every dress Dana pulled was a hit. We probably "oooh"ed and "ahhhh"ed at every single one. Dana had her try on every kind of style close to the bride's vision "just in case". She ended up saying yes to a dress (the third dress tried on), and Dana put on a whole production with a veil, sleeves, and a bouquet and even had our bride sit with her thoughts for a minute and envision herself in that dress during the wedding. This was such a great experience, that we cancelled our second dress appointment at a different spot. 10/10 experience!

In one brief statement, this place truly makes me say "it's a no for me dawg". I ended up at Miosa…read moreBridal with my friend who was wedding dress shopping. We got there a couple minutes before her appointment and even after checking in, were essentially ignored while other parties were greeted and escorted inside. This happened for a while with people who came in after us getting much more seamless service; we had to re-alert the front desk staff that we were still waiting before we were finally led back. I will say the stylist was kind though once she asked my friend for her preferences, she disappeared for almost ~30 min. This definitely cut into our already delayed appointment and took away from the overall experience. There was a bit of a gap between what my friend was looking for and what the stylist pulled though I don't think this was their fault at all. Towards the end, we hadn't found THE dress and there was definitely an all hands on deck moment where multiple people came by to grab dresses, clear the area, and "assist". I honestly think it would have been more constructive to literally state that we were approaching the end of our appt time and wrapping up. Though this store carries a good amount of variety, I would not recommend this experience to other brides. It felt rushed, impersonal, and overall detracted from the shopping process for my friend. The store itself is expansive; the front exterior facade is a complete fake out because it winds and winds in the back and has a good amount of capacity. Parking is street parking which can get busy/full so allow time for that as well.

Neetu goes above and beyond for all her clients. Compared with all the Indian vendors I've worked…read morewith, she's by far the best! Personable (she's a sweetheart that treats me like family) and reasonably-priced, she works with you and your budget and time frame. I moved to Sacramento from the Bay, and I really wish I had known about Neetu before purchasing my bridal/groom pieces (they were a mismatched mess). Thanks to Neetu, she helped me obtain a custom-made shawl, turban, and groom set. I was so happy with my wedding photos thanks to her! I've also purchased multiple outfits for various events (suits, gowns, lehngas). She always knows what suggestions to make based on trends and your comfort. I brought 6 in-laws (non-indian) to her store and she helped them pick out outfits based on their likes and sizes. Her tailoring services are always impeccable. Suggestion: Neetu is very popular for bridal services, so it's best to set up an appointment with her instead of walk-in. She's prompt at responding and she makes it a point to keep you posted on your purchased pieces. I will always come back here for all my Indian clothing needs! Highly recommend!

Beautiful store, had a wonderful assortment to choose from for a wedding I was attending. Store…read moreowner was very helpful and took the time to answer our questions and assist with fittings and adjustments needed. The selection was great had every color and size available on hand.

I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Ellis Blake! Sam (shoutout to my girl!)…read morewas so incredibly calming, and accommodating. She made sure every one of my guests felt included, but made sure to never pressure me with decisions and always ensured I felt calm, and heard. This was my third shop, and I was exhausted from the two stops I had already had, but this was such a breath of fresh air. The selection was amazing, the price point was better than I could have anticipated, but the service was what stood out to every one of us. I'd recommend any bride in the area (or outside of it - worth the trip!) to stop by. Truly the highlight of my dress shopping experience, and I'm so glad this is where I said yes to the dress!

Supporting character(s) experience…read more.. As the Big Sis and Maid of Honor (MOH), it was one of my duties to help an 'out-of-town' bride secure bridal shop appointments in Sacramento. This was the first stop on our second day (not consecutive) in the hunt for the perfect dress. Grace and White Bridal came highly recommended by a handful of friends, so we had to make an appointment here. I tried to make the appointment for the bride, but due to the questions asked, I couldn't and didn't want to answer them. They were personal and preferential, so I actually had to have her make the appointment. Also, this is the ONLY bridal shop in Sacramento that actually makes a bride pay for their first appointment. It cost $30 for the appointment, so I guess we paid for our own champs ;) And to note, which their website notes, the $30 fee will go toward your dress if you find one there. We were kindly greeted by our sales associate (SA). I wish I could remember her name. I do remember I loved her dress and she easily shared where she bought it and how recently -- yes, I did go buy it :) Back on track, there was a group of us - bride, MOTB, MIL, MOH, Cousin, and a bridesmaid surprised us by joining shortly after we sat down. The SA was extremely kind and offered us glasses of champs while we waited for the bride to try on her first dress. I will say, she was understaffed, because she was dealing with what seemed like an emergency on the phone and trying to service us while we were there in person. She did the best she could, but I believe it would have been a better experience if she wasn't having to multitask. The brick interior is welcoming with tons of fresh light from the many windows. It is very inviting and feels extremely clean. The interior decor is very similar to many bridal shops, but still super cute. Fun and eclectic furniture, but open and inviting. If you are a bride looking to try on 20+ dresses, this might not be your spot. It's a small, local bridal shop. They have more than 20 dresses, but their inventory is on the smaller side. They have lots of beautiful options, in varying price ranges, but they are only as big as they can be. They also had a 'sale' rack with dresses that were as-is and 'last ones' available. Might be of interest if you are cost sensitive. Overall, it was a nice experience. Not our favorite, but nothing was bad at all. We enjoyed our time there, even though the bride did not find her dress there. Bridal dress shopping is surely an experience...

Found Nisha's Sarees online due to me needing to find an outfit for an Indian wedding. My fiancé…read moreand I both went and loved Nisha and her husband. They were very helpful and sweet. They had A LOT of variety in colors and helped me choose the colors for my lehengas. They helped my fiancé pick colors that would match. The lehengas needed some altering so Nisha took my measurements and said they would be ready in a couple of weeks. Nisha called to confirm the dates they would be ready. When they were ready I went in and tried them on. They were so pretty and amazing. There was a little alteration fix that Nisha wanted to do and even offered to drive it to my house to be delivered. She also provided me with some jewelry to match! Nisha was so helpful, nice and we told everyone at the wedding that we hired a stylist ;) If you like great and nice service come to Nishas!

This spot is a hidden gem! I bought 2 Lenghas (Size 50+) for my friends wedding which included…read morematching bangles. I also bought a gorgeous set of bangles to match my green sari which completely elevated the look. I mixed and matched for different days. I've never felt so beautiful. The prices are phenomenal with the customer service to match. I was able to try on so many different ones even though I was slightly indecisive and they were helpful the whole way. In the end it was hard to make a decision because they had such a beautiful selection. I included close pictures so you can see the detail a little better and further pictures for the whole look. I've told all my coworkers friends and people at the wedding where to go to find a look like this. Thank you guys so much for helping me feel so beautiful and comfortable.

When you walk in, this shop is pretty spacious and filled with different beautiful styles of…read moredresses. Even before my appointment, they ask great questions to prepare for your appointment. I was able to send in styles I wanted to try and see to give them a sense of what I was looking for. Some places charge you for your appointment, but I'm happy this one didn't. & they were very are one of the few shops that allowed for 5 guest. First time dress shopping & Arianna was absolutely amazing. I didn't feel pressured to buy higher than my price range, which I appreciate in any business. She tailored all of it towards me and was very accommodating of my pickiness. Haha. She understood my different wants, thought about my budget and found them in different dresses. She was so sweet. I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to find their beautiful wedding dress!

This was my first bridal shop I visited and I am so glad it was my first! I found my dream dress…read moreafter the 6th dress I tried on and it was a design I unexpectedly fell in love with on myself. Tayler was my bridal stylist at my first appointment and she is just an amazing and sweet person overall. She is very attentive to details, asks questions on what you like/dislike, and is very patient as well. I can tell Tayler enjoys what she does and she is very good at it! I eventually went to try on 2 other bridal shops and tried on at least 20 dresses at this point but I could not stop thinking about the dress that I fell in love with. I kept in contact with Tayler and informed her I would like to come back to potentially get my dream dress! Eventually, I made my way back to Bride to Be Couture and Tayler assisted me again. I tried on the dress again and knew this was my dress I wanted to get married in. The overall service at this shop is above other bridal shops I visited to be honest. The atmosphere is beautiful and everybody is very friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to come back to pick up my dress! Thank you again Bride to Be couture and Tayler!

My wife and I both purchased our wedding dresses at Sparkle and loved our experiences! I had done…read moresome very casual shopping at a couple of other places, and as a plus-size woman some places had very slim pickings for dresses in my size. Before my appointment, I had a video call with Sandra, the owner, to chat about what I was looking for so she could have some dresses already pulled for me to try on when I went in. The dress I purchased was the second one I tried on, but I still had fun trying on all of the other dresses. Sandra clearly has a keen eye for design, and there were dresses to fit pretty much any style in the shop. I loved that each dress is limited production, so I knew my dress would be unique! Sandra made me feel so comfortable and beautiful throughout my whole appointment. When my wife went for her appointment, it was her first experience shopping for a wedding dress and she was very anxious going in. I had already purchased my dress and Sandra made sure my dress was nowhere in the shop so we wouldn't accidentally purchase the same dress! She had a wonderful experience that put her at ease and got to try on several options. She was certain going in that she wasn't going to purchase anything but found her dress that day! She was also able to work with Sparkle to convert a beautiful floral veil into a cape to attach to her dress. I highly recommend Sparkle for any mid- to plus-size brides!

Sandra has made this bridal shop a true dream for plus size people!…read more As a non-binary queer bride I felt extremely cared for from my consultation phone call, to the try in day, to the pick up of my dress. Their whole team truly caters to your vision, needs, budget, and feelings. As a plus sized baddie, I felt like the most stunning version of myself! Thank you all for supporting me and making my dreams come true!

Before coming in, I called to make sure they had experience sewing patches on a military uniform…read more They said yes, that they did it all the time. My husband brought in his uniform, patches, and printed out the specific instructions for them to use. I go to pick his uniforms up a few days later and my husband tells me that it's been done wrong. They sewed his name patch ON the pocket flap when the instructions specified that it belongs ABOVE the pocket flap. No branch of the military has the name patch sewn on the actual flap which led me to believe that they in fact did not have experience with military uniforms. They also cut the name patch incorrectly so it's no longer usable. We had to order new ones which cost $20, and they were back ordered. Great. We ended up getting a partial refund from the business, but were not reimbursed for the name patches. I'm sure this business does well with dresses and suits, but I'd probably go somewhere else for military uniforms, especially when you brought in a physical copy of instructions on where the patches go, that they didn't even look at.

6/5/2026: Beautiful~Thank you so very much, Nadia for installing the heavy-duty metal zipper for…read morethe 100% cotton dress~KUDOS!!!!! Now, I may wear the cotton dress as a bathing suit cover-up, wearing it as a day dress or if the weather turns chilly, I may wear it as a short-sleeve, summer coat.