Thank you to Helen for turning around a beautiful cheongsam for my wedding. I admit I came to Helen…read morea bit late in the game so there was a tight deadline getting my dress and the fitting but Helen made it happen. You call Helen to make an appointment. Then there you can browse her selection of designs, which she designs herself. If you give her enough time you can pick the fabric. Otherwise you'll have to settle for the fabrics that are more readily available. She'll take your measurements and then you set an appointment to try on your gown. Make sure to bring the shoes you plan to wear on your special occasion so she gets the length right. Then on your second trip, make sure you have your receipt number handy. Maybe take a picture of it as soon as she gives it to you on your first visit. Then she may make additional adjustments or not. Helen also has a lot of dresses available for rental as well. This is a very homey, small business shop so the fitting room is basically a big closet in the back. She is really nice, kinda reminds me of many friends' moms. She speaks limited English so if you have a particular vision and don't speak Mandarin, I'd bring a friend to help translate. My dress came out so well fitting and I got a lot of compliments on it. Hope to find another occasion to wear it again (and hope I can still fit it lol). It was around $300, not too bad! There is street parking in front and residential parking around.

Miss Helen works MAGIC when it comes to QiPao designs. I was looking around for a QiPao to wear to…read moremy graduation and stumbled upon Brocade Apparel after multiple failed attempts of finding a well fitting, generic QiPao in Chinatown. I am very glad that I decided to come to Brocade to see Helen. I did not have an appointment, but Helen took me in graciously. Which she did not have to since she does state on her website that appointment are REQUIRED. I clearly did not read it carefully enough at the time. I told her where some of my insecurities were and she explained that QiPaos look best on people who have some extra meat and fluff to them and she was able to point on what type of designs would help accentuate my natural curves. She rushed my order a bit as I did not know that QiPaos that are custom takes a minimum of 3-4 months to make. I had the basic QiPao design and Helen added the sleeves for me although there is normally an extra charge to add sleeves to QiPaos. Please DO NOT throw away your receipt since you have to text that to her the day before the fitting so she can track your dress. I had a initial fitting in mid November and I received my dress about 3 weeks after since I had gained some weight and the dress needed to be altered to go up a size. In the end it all worked out and I had my beautiful, pure silk QiPao just in time for my photoshoot. Everyone who saw me in the QiPao could not stop complimenting me on the day of my photoshoot and the day of my graduation. I had never felt more confident in clothing than putting on the QiPao. I am so grateful for this experience with Helen in designing a custom QiPao. Also, expect that basic QiPaos are a minimum of $500 and up. If you want embroidery, I was told that it will be a minimum of about $1,000+. Prices are due to change based on the economy of course. Helen also informed me that she can design other clothing besides QiPaos and I had even noticed some wedding dresses in her changing room. I will definitely go back to Helen when I get married to design another dress. She also informed me her busy season tends to be from Jan/Feb until end of August as that is when Lunar New Year and Wedding Season is, so expect a longer turn-around time during that period.

I purchased a dress that was three sizes too large from a sample sale and chose Connie's shop after…read morevisiting five other tailors. Connie's shop was the first thing that truly impressed me. Many of the other tailors I visited worked out of small or makeshift home studios, but Connie's space was open and airy, with a large mirror and a platform that truly makes you feel like a princess when you step up to see how the dress is coming together on your body. Connie herself was just as impressive--kind, professional, and very mindful of my budget. Appointments can feel brief, but she is fair, efficient, and clearly skilled at what she does. Overall, I was extremely happy with how my dress turned out and would absolutely recommend Connie to other brides in the future.

Although I did not get work done here, I got a really fair quote with recommendations that showed…read moretrue tailoring expertise. The timing didn't work out for what I needed, but I would totally be comfortable hiring Connie for my tailoring needs in the future based on that kind and experienced interaction!

We did our wedding photography here- we got great service, prices, and have some nice photos to…read moreshow for it. We referred a few friends who have all had good experiences too. We'll definitely be taking our baby pictures here later on.

From the owner: Based in Temple City, California, Dynasty Wedding Studio has been providing photography and bridal…read morebeauty services in and around Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego since 1982. Our team of professional and experienced photographers capture your love and joy of your big day and make every precious moment and expression timeless. Our photography services include engagement, wedding, maternity & newborns, children, family, seniors and glamour photography. Our experienced and professional hair and makeup artist will work closely with you to enhance your natural beauty and create a look that reflect the most beautiful you. Our hair and makeup artist has worked for various commercials and beauty pageants. Since you deserve more than amazing hair and makeup on your special day, we also provide the highest quality bridal beauty services and accessories available, including wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and bridal accessories. Bring us any ideas of how you want to look on your special day, our job is to help you achieve that.

I had a wonderful experience at Joli Bride. Zina was absolutely amazing to work…read morewith--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping me find the perfect dress. She listened carefully to what I was looking for, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. The boutique has a beautiful selection of gowns, and I never felt pressured. Zina's attention to detail and personalized service made me feel valued and confident in my choice. I highly recommend Joli Bride to anyone looking for a special dress and exceptional customer service. Thank you, Zina, for making the experience so memorable!

Really disappointing experience. I was very clear from the start that I only needed one alteration…read moredone before moving and would handle the rest elsewhere. The seamstress Garine was kind and helpful, but another employee Zina was so incredibly rude. She came off very kind in the beginning but she is a very hostile woman who made the entire experience a very sad one for me and it's still on my mind. When I went to pick up my dress, she called me and immediately accused me of being "disrespectful" for not doing all my alterations with them--something that was never stated to me as a clear policy. In person, she continued to speak to me harshly and said I wasted their time and what I did was not acceptable. She said it so many times and so aggressively I started to cry, and only then she felt bad for being so ridiculously harsh. I even offered to apologize to her seamstress who she claims I was wasting her time, to which she then told told me "it's not a big deal" To make it worse, I was quoted $50 but charged $75 with no clear explanation. I did not want to further argue so I paid what was asked. I went in to pick up my wedding dress, an experience every girl wants to remember for the rest of their lives and left feeling upset and honestly in tears. No customer should be treated this way. Would not recommend doing business with someone like her.

Robyn, you were an absolute breath of fresh air and excitement on my nerve wracking journey to…read morepurchasing my dress. I was lucky enough to secure an appointment to the Sample Sale this weekend and had no clue where to begin. Robyn from start to finish put me at ease and made it such a collaborative and beautiful experience. Honestly i didn't think I'd find anything I liked and the last dress she picked had me in tears. I felt like a princess. Please go here, it's such a 10/10 wonderful and informative experience.

Illusion Bridal was everything I dreamed about! All of the staff is super friendly and helpful, and…read moreall of the gowns are GORGOUS! Robyn helped me find my absolute DREAM dress (that was way under my budget!!) and Jemina helped find my bridesmaid dresses for all of my bridesmaids! 10/10 will forever recommend this amazing boutique!

Dantella designed the most beautiful sleeves and veil I could have ever asked for! Not only is she…read morethe sweetest seamstress I've ever had the pleasure work with but her work will exceed your expectations! I had people in the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland complimenting my veil and dress while taking our wedding photos. All of her staff were extremely helpful and sweet as well so you are in great hands no matter what.

I found Dantella a month and a half before my wedding. The place I bought my dress didn't have the…read moretime/capacity to make the alterations in such a short time and Dantella came to the rescue. I was able to make an appointment the same day I found them on yelp. The customer service from the person making the appointments, Dantella and the other girls making the alterations was exceptional. They added a bustle and straps to the dress. The straps made my dress looked more elegant. I was also able to pick up my dress the weekend before my wedding which gave me peace of mind. I can't recommend them enough.

I had a really disappointing experience at Vinshop Bridal. From the moment I walked in, the…read moreenvironment felt unwelcoming and honestly a bit hostile. I'm 5'10 and slender, and I recently won Miss Los Angeles Chinatown as Queen, so I came in excited to find something special with a bit of variety. Instead, I felt judged and dismissed. When I asked about dresses, the associate kept emphasizing how "expensive" everything was, repeatedly mentioning that pieces were hand-made and costly in a way that felt less informative and more like she was assuming I couldn't afford them. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary. I only got to try on one dress, and even then, there was no real effort to help me explore options or make the experience enjoyable. It felt like she didn't want to assist me or take the time to work with me at all. The shop itself is in a house, which I don't mind, but the customer service was extremely lacking. On top of that, many of the dresses seemed too short for taller girls, which made the selection even more limiting. Overall, I felt unwelcome, unsupported, and honestly discouraged. Qipao shopping should feel exciting and special, and this was the complete opposite.

The owners were so lovely to work with and so easy to chat with. I gave her a vision of what I…read morewanted and she designed my qipao so beautifully. I went back to try on my dress after she had completed everything but I had lost so much weight since the initial fitting that the dress was too big. She immediately fixed it and I was able to pick up my dress in time for the wedding. 10/10 would recommend Vinshop!

Amazing!! Veronica is so good, she knew just how to make everything perfect, she offered a fair…read moreprice and very accommodating, and kind! I cannot wait to wear my beautiful dress! I will upload my dress after the big day!!!!!

0 stars. A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are 7; photos 1-3 are of the mangled "custom…read moremade" dress designed by Veronica and photos 4-7 are of designer gowns in her store. I urge you not to waste your time, or your money getting anything "designed" by Veronica during the most special time of your life.

Would 100% Recommend!…read more Sue and her team of wedding experts were always ready to greet us with a smile and help us plan the little details of our wedding. Their wedding packages are AMAZING, and Sue was able to get us a great deal! The package came with 3 wedding dress rentals, 3 bridesmaids dress rentals, 3 tuxedo rentals for the groomsmen, 2 different tuxes for the groom, photography package (engagement, pre-wedding, day-of-wedding shoots + 800 photos, canvas print, and a wedding album), florist, alterations, hair & makeup services, and more! I'll definitely be referring my friends to Wedding Time! Everything turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Look at the photos!

Go here. Just do it…read more Not only did the wife and I find our perfect wedding attires here, our entire wedding party also came here for their outfits. My suit was rented, but Wedding Time measured me perfectly, and it fit me so well that I was considering buying it halfway through the wedding. They were very professional and gave ample time for last-minute adjustments just in case we lost a few extra pounds before the big day (I didn't). Every suit shown below was from Wedding Time. I ended up choreographing a ridiculous surprise dance that involved a backflip, jumping splits, and the worm. The suit held through it all. Amazing quality.

We had a great experience with our wedding photographer. The photos turned out beautiful and…read morecaptured all the special moments of our day perfectly. On the wedding day, they were professional, friendly, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire shoot. Communication and coordination before the wedding could have been a bit better, but everything came together well in the end. Overall, we're very happy with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer.

Johnny made us look so good, feel so at ease, and for an incredibly reasonable price. He is…read moreprofessional, punctual, and will give you his pricing up front. Johnny pays attention to details/artistry and will tell you exactly how to pose so you'll look great! He took wonderful care of my elderly mom during our sitting. He has 30 years of experience and can shoot in studio or on location. We love our quality framed family photos! Thank you Johnny!