The team at Luv Bridal made it so easy and fun to find my wedding dress. I don't like shopping, so…read moreit's a big deal for me to have fun shopping. The Luv Bridal team reached out before my appointment to get an idea of what I was looking for. When I arrived, they walked through my price point first, then confirmed what we previously discussed was still what I wanted. I was able to select a few dresses to try on and my stylist, Sara, had a few in mind as well. Coincidentally, we both picked out a few of the same dresses. Luv Bridal takes such good care of their brides. I left loving a dress and they told me to think about it. I never felt pressured to buy the same day to lock in a particular pricing. And a few weeks later when I was ready to move forward, they still took great care of me. Thank you, Luv!!

TikTok couldn't stop talking about this place--and now I completely understand why. I'm so happy I…read morewent because I said YES to the dress! Jaden made the entire experience incredible. She truly listened to what I wanted (and what I didn't), and was attentive, kind, and so knowledgeable every step of the way. She made everything feel special and completely stress-free. The dresses are also surprisingly affordable, especially considering the beautiful detail in each one. I highly recommend this place to any bride searching for her dream dress. Huge thank you to Jaden, you're amazing!

Today I said yes to my wedding dress, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience thanks to…read moreMaddie! I came in alone and was a little nervous, but from the moment I walked in, Maddie made me feel completely welcome, accepted, and at ease. She was patient, kind, encouraging, and stayed by my side throughout the entire experience. By the end, it truly felt like I had come shopping with a friend instead of by myself. She helped me find the perfect dress, and I was so grateful to get an incredible deal. Knowing that my purchase was also supporting a good cause made the experience even more meaningful. Thank you, Maddie, for making such a special milestone in my life one I'll never forget. Your kindness and compassion meant more than you know. God bless you, and thank you for helping make my wedding dress shopping experience so beautiful!

I really enjoyed my time here. The employees were incredibly kind and welcoming. I came in on a…read morewhim with a friend, not expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised by how many dresses I genuinely loved. While some were out of my budget or would have required alterations I wasn't willing to do, I ended up finding the perfect dress--already my size, needing little to no alterations, and within my budget. We were honestly amazed. I also really appreciated that they offer to hold a dress for a short period of time (either a few hours or up to a day). When you're making a big purchase decision--especially since the dresses are final sale--it's refreshing and reassuring to see a business that encourages you not to rush. It felt honest and thoughtful, not like they were just trying to make a quick sale. The only downside was the fitting room lighting. It isn't very flattering and doesn't show well on camera, which makes it hard if you're FaceTiming family or friends for a second opinion. I'd recommend stepping toward the front of the store near the window for better lighting. As a suggestion to the store, improving the fitting room lighting would make a huge difference and would also allow customers to feel more comfortable without having to walk to the front of the shop or be visible from outside. Overall, though, it was truly a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this store.

I can't recommend Winsome Brides enough, both for second-hand dress shopping and for alterations! I…read morefound a beautiful and affordable tea-length dress here that I used for my civil ceremony and rehearsal dinner. When it came time to get alterations for my wedding dress done, I was really stressed about finding the right place to go. I decided to use Winsome, and I am SO glad I did. Yilo executed the alterations flawlessly (bringing in the bust, adding tulle sleeves, and adding a bustle that caused the dress to drape beautifully). And I found the price to be very reasonable in comparison to other quotes I received. We're lucky to have this shop in San Diego!

10/10 experience, would highly recommend for any brides looking for a dress. Trinity helped me…read moreduring my 2 hour appointment and was patient and helpful as I worked my way through different dresses. The dresses they receive are either from other bridal stores, sample sales, or on consignment, so the prices were super reasonable. I brought along two people and they were comfortably situated while I tried on dresses. I went through the racks and Trinity helped pill out the ones I was interested in, and then helped swap them out in the dressing room so that it wouldn't be too overwhelming. Free parking lot available and they do alterations too!

I got my wedding dress here from the The Dress Theory in San Diego. Although, I live in Seattle, I…read morehad my mind set on a particular dress I had tried on at a sample store and after much searching The Dress Theory had it! The staff were responsive when I reached out and helped me order the dress in my size after I shared my measurements and compared it to the designer's size chart. They submitted the order on my behalf and shipped the dress directly to me. Although I never physically stepped foot in this store, I am so happy with the service I received from the Dress Theory team in San Diego. They helped me get the dress I truly wanted for my wedding and would highly recommend them if they carry the styles you are looking for.

Had a fabulous experience with Catie. She pulled so many beautiful dresses for me to try on!…read more I wish that I had known we aren't allowed to browse the in house selection beforehand or I would have saved pictures from their Pinterest. They sent the Pinterest over with the appt confirmation, but they never said anything about not being able to browse in store the day of.

I had a wonderful experience at Jana Ann and said yes to a dress! I wasn't expecting find a dress,…read moreand even had other bridal boutique appointments lined up, but I found my dress! My assistant was Lalita and she was super sweet, friendly, and took great care of me! The appointment started off with questions about the dress details/inspo pics and then she asked my guests to describe me in a few words. She then went around the boutique and hand picked styles for what she felt would match me well and match the style I was looking for. She did so well that I was torn between 3 dresses! I feel like she read me so well and understood what I was looking for. She even applied a lot of discounts so the dress ended up being a lot cheaper than I had anticipated. Overall super happy with my experience and will be recommending this place to others!

Brittney was amazing! As someone who doesn't know anything about dresses, Brittney showed me a…read morevariety of dresses that I didn't think of. She made the entire process fun and exciting. The dress I ultimately picked out was something I didn't even consider and it looked so good on me! Thank you for everything Brittney!!

We had a wonderful experience working with Tam! I live in a major city, had been to almost a dozen…read morebridal stores there and was still not sure about buying a dress. I came to Del Mar to visit family and they insisted I visit the bustle. Yea right, I thought. Like some tiny store will have anything new. First, it's got a huge inventory. Second, they had designers I had never even heard of before. Tam was wonderful. He was so patient and has a wonderful eye for styling. I found and bought my dress there and can't believe I almost gave up and bought a dress I wasn't one hundred percent sure about. If you're a San Diego bride, this is definitely the store to try.

I had the most amazing experience at the Bustle. This was my first wedding dress shop. I tried and…read moreNadine worked with me on my price range and we found the perfect dress! She made everything so smooth, and I went in needing some guidance, and she brought me things that she thought would be flattering on me and tailored to my desires! It was such a fun and comfortable experience and my family and I loved working with them! Definitely would recommend, especially if you desire a special wedding dress shopping experience! 10/10!

Taylor was the sweetest!!! Her happy energy was contagious and she took all my nerves away…read moreinstantly. I felt so comfortable and excited to try on the beautiful dresses in the store. The store is stunning! Loved everything about this location! Felt like a dream walking in here. We got super lucky and were the only people in the store while I was trying on dresses, so it felt very private and special. Dresses I tried on were all under $5k, which was in my budget. Also, plenty of meter street parking right nearby the store!

I had such a wonderful experience here! My stylist Noelle was amazing from start to finish. A few…read moredays before my appointment, someone from the team called to ask about my style and which dresses I liked, which was appreciated. This was the first bridal shop I visited, and the very first dress I tried on ended up being the one I had been eyeing online. I still tried on a few others just to be sure, but I kept going back to that original dress. I had seen reviews saying this shop is only for very slim brides, and I completely disagree. I have curves and the dress fit me perfectly. Since I wasn't expecting to find my dress so quickly, I took a few days to think about it before ordering. My dress arrived in about four weeks and the process was so easy. It fit perfectly and just needs some hemming. Noelle was so awesome she had let me know that I could come back with friends and family to have a yes to the dress moment which I did. Overall, such an amazing experience and I would absolutely recommend Grace Loves Lace!

My dress did not arrive in time for my wedding and they have not refunded me…read more Tl;dr: My dress did not arrive in time for my wedding. They agreed to refund me $2,276.88 five weeks ago, and I am still fighting for that refund. ... This is literally the first negative review I have ever written. I work in customer service, and I am very understanding. However, this has been a nightmare experience and their lack of professionalism as a business is absurd. I ordered a dress from HCTB with Rebecca on November 21, 2025, nearly six months before my wedding (May 2026). With the time constraint, I was planning on buying off-the-rack. Rebecca assured me I could order a brand new dress because it would arrive in February or March, which would allow enough time for fittings and alterations. I was repeatedly given conflicting delivery updates and fitting appointments that were later cancelled because the dress had not actually arrived. Below is a timeline of my communication with HCTB: On March 11th, after not hearing from them, I reached out asking for an update and received no response. On March 14th, I followed up again and was told my dress had shipped. We scheduled a fitting for April 8th. On April 7th, I was called and told the dress had not arrived and needed to reschedule. We rescheduled for April 15th. On April 14th, I was told again that the dress had still not arrived and we needed to reschedule. I was then told the dress would arrive on April 20 and we scheduled for April 22nd. I specifically expressed concern and asked how confident Rebecca was in that date, and she said she was "100% certain" it would arrive. On April 21st at 8:15 PM, I was contacted and told the dress still had not arrived and that now it "should" arrive by the end of April. My wedding was in May. On April 23rd, I sent a formal demand for a refund citing their contract. No response. On April 27th, I followed up. The next day they responded and said they would talk to the manager that day and get back to me. I heard nothing. On May 6th, I sent a text following up. Two days later they responded saying they would let the manager know I followed up. I asked when I should expect resolution and they said they would update me that day. They did not. On May 9th, I received a text stating they heard back from accounting, they were going to refund me in full, and I would see that refund in 10 business days. (Yay, I thought this was over.) On May 22nd, after 10 business days had passed and I was not refunded or given an update. I sent another text asking for an update. No response. On May 26th, I called the store and left a voicemail. I also sent a text. They responded to the text promising to get back to me by EOD. They did not. On May 27th, I called the store again from my husband's phone because they seemed to be ignoring my number. They answered and I spoke to Rebecca. She was very nice on the phone, thanked me for being so understanding, and ensured the refund would be processed by May 31st. It was not. On June 8th, I reached out again. They responded and said, "You have been so understanding and I am so sorry you have not received your refund. I will follow up with Rebecca and make sure you see this refund this week. This has taken too long." That was 8 days ago and I still have not been refunded or given an update. Long story short, do not give these people your business.

I cannot recommend Here Comes the Bride & Groom enough! From the moment I found my dress to the…read morevery final fitting, my experience was absolutely incredible. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Karla, the seamstress, who truly went above and beyond in every possible way. Her attention to detail is unmatched, she made sure every inch of my dress fit perfectly and looked flawless. But beyond her talent, it was her energy and care that made the experience so special. She brought excitement and positivity to every single appointment and always made me feel beautiful and confident. As a very Type A bride, I was definitely anxious and stressed throughout the process, but Karla constantly reassured me that everything would come together and she was right. Every appointment felt supportive and uplifting, and by the end, my dress was more perfect than I could have ever imagined. And let me just say Karla made sure this dress was indestructible. Based on the fitted style I chose, I truly didn't think I'd even be able to sit, let alone move comfortably. I was so worried about the zipper or seams giving out, but not even close. I danced all the way down to the floor, moved freely all night, and somehow even managed to lift myself up and over a fence for the most stunning cliffside photos. The craftsmanship and reinforcement she put into my dress gave me total confidence to fully enjoy every moment without holding back. If you're looking for a place that truly cares and a seamstress who treats your dress like it's the most important one she's ever worked on, this is it. I'm so grateful for this experience and will never forget how special they made me feel on such an important journey