Wonderful bridal shop, with gorgeous high-quality dresses. The shop owner, Christina, is from Paris and has been living in San Diego for five years. All of her materials are sourced directly from France and she makes many of her dresses custom to her customers. The dresses are beautifully designed, with intricate and delicate details. I am working with Christina to create a custom dress for my wedding. As a curvy petite woman, she is helping me find the right cut and shape of the dress to accentuate my figure while helping me feel much more confident. And the prices are incredibly fair, especially for a custom dress! As a note, there are a lot of helpful reviews currently not recommended by Yelp (I'm not sure why) - I highly recommend reading them as well. They also speak highly of working with Christina. I definitely recommend visiting Christina if you want a beautiful one-of-a-kind dress. And the business is locally-owned and female-owned, which is a cherry on top for me! read more

If you or someone you know is looking for a dress and feeling like there's nothing out there that really fits their unique style...I highly recommend visiting Christina's store in North Park. I was of the opinion that I didn't want to spend a fortune on a dress for one day, but I also still wanted to feel beautiful and feel myself. So I was having a hard time finding a dress that I could see myself in...that wasn't also a fortune and wouldn't also need to be altered to fit my style. I noticed Christina's store one day while I was walking in North Park. Her style is just so timeless and unique all at the same time...the lace is hand sewn in France and Christina designs the dress based on your requests and with her own flare. You can customize one of her designs or create something new...if you have the time : ) Christina and her assistant were so helpful, as I was on a time crunch, but the result was amazing! I really wanted silk for a light and yet elegant look, for the heat of Mexico! She just delivered in almost every way. She genuinely heard my desires and concerns and met every need. I wanted to be able to dance freely in my dress, wanted a light feeling, and loved the monstera lace and low back. It really was a joy working with her, she was as excited as I was for the end result! If you are looking for something not overly exaggerated in price, but also very unique Christina is your designer! I honestly never thought I would have someone DESIGN my wedding dress...but it was the best experience and still very reasonable in price, especially when compared to some of these more massively produced wedding dress designers. And your are supporting a local shop in San Diego! She does have another shop in France as well : ) Also of note...as she has such a great sense of style... she also has plenty of accessories to recommend or sell...just gorgeous! Christina merci beaucoup!!! read more

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When I first got engaged, I started looking for bridal shops in San Diego and immediately discovered a ton of retail stores you've probably seen in Mission Valley. These kind of places overwhelm me, and I knew their dresses would be cheaply made and mass produced. Then I found Christina Sfez's website and swooned. Not only were her gowns absolutely stunning, she was the designer behind all of them, and the majority of materials were sustainably sourced in France. I immediately had a feeling I'd found the right person to create the dress of my dreams & reached out to Christina to make a consultation appointment. Once I got to her lovely shop in North Park, I tried on several dresses that I selected & a few she recommended too. After falling in love with the JADE dress and its lace, Christina & I discussed a few design modifications and she took all of my measurements. I later returned for fittings, and she presented me with the most beautiful sketch of my dress that I will treasure forever. My dress was ready a few weeks later & everything was absolutely perfect. There is nothing like having a totally custom wedding gown that was made & tailored just for you! Christina was truly a dream to work with and I feel so lucky to have found her. She never acted too salesy and she went above & beyond to help me with every decision and deadline. I would highly recommend Christina Sfez to anyone looking for a wonderful experience, a gorgeous gown, and a talented designer who will work with you to create your ideal wedding ensemble. Merci beaucoup, Christina! read more

Christina is the absolute best, I truly cannot say enough amazing things! I came across some of her dresses as I was beginning my search for my wedding dress and was so excited to find out she had a location in San Diego. Her designs are one of a kind and the material is exquisite. Even when I was at other bridal stores, I kept coming back to the photos I had seen and knew that I had already found the dress I wanted to wear. She was so responsive and was able to accommodate myself along with my mom and sister. Despite it being peak COVID times, Christina made the day so special for us. Her store is darling and she is so thoughtful and kind. Her dresses strike a balance between effortless and sophisticated-I had a very difficult time narrowing down my favorites and I ended up buying both my wedding dress and my rehearsal dress from her. She handles all the alterations herself which made me feel confident that my dress would fit well (which it did!) and I was not worried or stressed about timeline since her team does it all. She also has beautiful accessories including veils and shoes that she sells. I never thought I would be able to meet the designer of the dress I would wear much less it being someone like Christina. She even helped me style the dress when I brought some jewelry options from home during my final fitting. I loved my wedding dress and even our wedding photographers said it was one of the most unique dresses they had seen. It was so comfortable throughout the entire night, I did not have to change into a different outfit after dinner and I am already feeling sad I won't be wearing it again. I am so thankful to Christina and her team for making my wedding perfect! read more

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If you want an absolutely stunning dress and a stress-free experience getting outfitted for your wedding, look no further than Christina. Her pieces are elegant, timeless and unique. I received countless compliments on my dress. She also made the experience so personal. It was lovely meeting her one on one in her shop going through the options. All of the alterations appointments were very easy and timely. She is a perfectionist which every bride wants! She even made sure the buttons did not go too high on my neck line. Best of all, she outfitted my niece in an adorable flower girl dress too! read more

Christina Sfez - Bridal Near Me - San Diego, California

Christina custom made the the most incredibly stunning Vogue-worthy dress for my courthouse wedding... with less than a month's notice! The quality of her fabrics, attention to detail, and impeccable craftsmanship far exceeded my dreams and expectations. I can't recommend this gorgeous little boutique enough, thank you Christina! read more

When I walked into Christina Sfez's atelier in North Park it was like a southern French oasis that managed to melt away all my bride-anxiety. I was less than a month away from my wedding and I wanted a beautiful dress I could dance the night away in. Christina was so welcoming and patient as I tried on every dress and two-piece combination. I fell in love with everything, the silk felt luxurious but also cooling so perfect for a summer wedding in SoCal. She explained that the lace is natural she doesn't die any of it so it maintains a beautiful, unique richness. After trying on too many cheap lace dresses at other places I was obsessed with her lace inlays. Even though she was leaving for France in a day or two Christina assured me that she could send the skirt before my wedding. She sent regular updates from France and the skirt arrived beautifully wrapped in time for my wedding. Not only did I end up getting one of her ethereal two-piece ensembles but I also got a pair of gorgeous mauve suede heels from Spain. I'm still sending wedding attendees Christina's info so they can check out her amazing line and perfect accessories. Thank you for being my wedding lifesaver, Christina! Bizous! read more

I heard about Christina from a friend who saw one of her dress on greenweddingshoes.com. Even though I live in New York I absolutely wanted to go to San Diego because it was exactly the type of dress I was looking for: bohemian-inspired design with beautiful French Calais lace and a perfect French touch. Christina was so nice and sweet and she did the alterations in no time. The dress fits perfectly, it is light and comfortable. I can't wait to get married in her creation. read more

I'm a designer myself and was looking for something simple but special for my wedding day. I saw Christina's design on yelp one day and I know that this is the type of Dress I wanted. I got the Dress 10 days after our first appointment and it fits perfectly on me. The dress looks beautiful on my beach wedding, it was a bit windy and the dress looks amazing in the wind. I can't express how happy I am when I saw the photos. I felt very confident and comfortable during the wedding day, lots of friends come to make compliments on my dress. I feel so lucky to have met Christina. Christina is a very talented designer and a super nice person. She gave me lots of helpful suggestions on my hair, shoes, undergarment, etc. I highly recommend her:) read more

Christina Sfez - Bridal Near Me - San Diego, California

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In addition to being a talented designer, Christina's customer service is exemplary. She was incredibly responsive and helpful as I live in Montreal. I can't wait for my personnalized kimono ! read more

Christina Sfez is a extremely talented designer and her dresses are unique and beautiful. I love her new shop in the heart of North Park. She will make the perfect custom dress for the boho bride. With her unique designs, quality fabric & French Touch, you will shine on your wedding day! read more

I love Christina as much as her designs! I found out about her while looking for my wedding dress in San Diego last year. I wanted a 2 piece dress and was having a real hard time finding a designer that could offer tops and skirts combined with European sophistication. Christina was very attentive to my vision and made me try different combinations and dresses until I got to what I had in mind. I you are looking for timeless elegance with a twist of bohemian vibe, she's the place to go to! read more

I searched for a long time for the perfect dress and when I saw this collection I was already in love and the fact that you could customize any dress was just a huge bonus because I was able to get the perfect dress made just for me. Christina is a true artist who has a huge passion for what she does and is just lovely to work with. I felt like she was really listening to all my needs to come up with the perfect dress made just for me. It was flattering in all the right areas. :) The best part is the quality of the fabric - they are sourced from France and the lace comes from the same factory as Chanel. The dress really made my wedding day - never been happier with a purchase. Thank you Christina! read more

I met Christina at a wedding show in Los Angeles. She was so sweet and we decided to work together on a styled shoot (I'm a photographer). The quality of her dresses are honestly unlike anything I've found here. The fabrics are such high quality and the french lace is insanely gorgeous. I only wish I had know about her when I was getting married. I had the chance to visit her new showroom in San Diego and it was a lovely experience. The location is excellent between Normal Heights and North Park. Parking was super easy, I found a spot right out front. I highly recommend Christina to any brides who value quality and want a dress that stands out! read more

Christina is very very talented ,kind , dedicated and hard working . She is very passionate about her dream job . Even midnight you will ask her for help , or to make your dream dress she is ready . She is amazing . I love her bridal shop , it's my favorite shop in the neighborhood. Her dresses are amazing with style and everything is customized and handmade . This make her shop unique . Highly recommended and I will give her more then 5. Great job Christina . So proud for you ,,, read more

Christina was lovely to work with for my wedding dress. One stop shop, I got the earring and shoes from her as well. The quality of her lace just feels different then anything else, her designs have elegance and wow look, yet are comfortable. Also it so cool to have a custom dress made to fit only you from Paris! She is super flexible and let me mix and match elements from her different designs to have my own spin on things. I also got the dress is less than two months!! When I came back to San Diego for the fitting she was able to do all the alterations in just two days so I didn't need to make another trip from the SF Bay Area! Thank you!!!! read more

I stumbled past Christina Sfez's shop on several trips to visit a childhood friend, Lindsay, in North Park, San Diego. She and I would gaze into the window and check out what was currently on the central mannequin every time we strolled through the neighborhood. The experience with Christina was better than I could have imagined. I do not know what I expected, but I was so pleasantly surprised to walk in, and meet the designer herself! Christina expertly and gracefully allowed me to pick a selection of dresses, try them on, pick more, try more on, and have so much freedom in my time there. Other shops were very structured and limiting and I loved the flexibility and support I had in her shop. Lindsay suggested I try Maggie in Sunset. I was hesitant, hoping for a white dress that would feel bridal. Once in Maggie, I felt both so comfortable and truly myself. It was the most flattering and delicate thing I have ever worn and I think it really encapsulated me as a bride. It was the best choice I have ever made. read more