I had an exceptional experience here. Their dress selection is top of the line and everyone is so nice and helpful. Ray was amazing to work with and knew exactly how to help and listened to what I liked. 10/10 experience read more

Flares Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Wonderful place to find your perfect gown for your wedding day and day one of your marriage.

The Flares staff are so wonderful and have made my dress buying experience seamless! The staff were very helpful at my first appointment without being sales forward and made the experience more enjoyable than my experiences at other shops in the city. read more

I had a great experience at Flares. I worked with Lisa who was very thorough, patient, and kind through out the whole process. I thought they had a really nice selection of dresses to try and the appointment never felt rushed. They also have an on site tailor and they worked with me to get two appointments in the same day when I forgot my shoes for the first fitting Overall, I highly recommend read more

My daughters wedding day was 5/30/26. We open the dress bag and there is no vail inside. I called today, 6/2 and said you forgot to include the vail. She says, well come get it. I said the wedding was Saturday 5/30 and we had no vail. I need a refund. She said we do not, refund it is your responsibility to get the vail. I said, it is your responsibility to include it, we need a refund. You ruined the look. She says nope. I asked to speak to someone else. She said she was the owner I said I am leaving a bad review since you dont want to handle this in the proper way..What is your name. She would not give it. No apology nothing. PLEASE DO NOT SHOP HERE. HORRIBLE. read more

I randomly found Flares Bridal as I was searching for bridal stores located in the East Bay, and I'm extremely glad I did. The whole experience has been great and seamless! They have a wonderful variety of beautiful dresses no matter your style or budget! Ayanna was my bridal stylist and she was so helpful and patient during my appointment and helped me find my perfect dress. The store is perfectly spaced out so each bride has her "own little section" to feel special. Loved my experience with Flares and can't wait to pick up my dress!!! read more

I never imagined I would be writing this review. Over 10 years ago, I bought my prom dress from Flares Bridal. My mother purchased her wedding dress here as well just 6 months ago. Because of those positive experiences, I trusted them with one of the most important purchases of my life: my wedding dress. Unfortunately, my experience ended in heartbreak. The alterations cost approximately $800. On my wedding day, the back of my dress would not stay together. I have video footage showing the dress coming undone while I was walking down the aisle. Throughout the evening, I repeatedly had to stop and re-hook my dress because it would not stay intact. Instead of focusing on my husband, my family, and celebrating our wedding, I was worried about whether my dress was falling apart. I provided the bridal shop with video evidence and explained exactly what happened. Their response was that they would refund only the hooks. The problem is that I don't know what actually failed. I don't know whether the hooks were installed improperly, whether the dress was altered too tightly, or whether another aspect of the alterations contributed to the issue. All I know is that the alterations did not function properly on the day they were supposed to. To make matters worse, I was never given an itemized receipt. My receipt simply states "Alterations $800." When they offered to refund only the hooks, there was no documentation showing what portion of the $800 was actually for the hooks versus the rest of the alteration work. The emotional impact of having your wedding dress come apart on your wedding day is difficult to describe. What makes this even more disappointing is that this was not a first-time customer relationship. I returned because I trusted them and because of my family's history with the business. Mistakes happen. What matters is how a business responds when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, I did not feel that the response matched the seriousness of what occurred. I hope no other bride has to spend her wedding day worrying about her dress staying together. read more

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Excellent service and a wide selection. They kindly arranged a payment plan for my dream dress, which was very helpful. The store offered more affordable dresses and assured me that alterations could achieve the specific design I wanted. However, since this dress had everything I desired and more, I decided to go with the more expensive option. read more

Ayanna was amazing when I came in looking for a wedding dress. She was friendly, fun, welcoming, and helped me find the dress I said yes to. Highly recommend getting a girls girl like her to help you pick the most important dress you will ever wear. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Flare Bridal. I had an amazing assistant. I don't remember here name, but she helped me in and out of 5 different dresses. I went on a Friday with my MOH. Knocked off one star for a hidden fee when we got there. We paid $25 for 90 minutes, but when we got to their front desk, the receptionist said it's another $35 to have the appointment. Would've been nice to know that when we made the appointment. read more

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I've had a great experience at Flares! I found my wedding dress here and are working with them on my dress alterations. Everyone I've interacted with has been super sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable! My sister and one of my best friends also found their dresses here. I can confirm this is a great place to find your wedding dress! read more

Service here is beyond compare! And their selection is unlike any other. Forever grateful for Flares Bridal!

I found my dream wedding dress at Flares! Ayanna helped me out at my original appointment and she was amazing! She was very patient and attentive to my needs. I had just booked an appointment to browse with no idea of what kind of wedding dress I was looking for or thinking of, but I was blown away by the dresses I saw. I thought I was just visiting to take a look, but I ended up purchasing a dress that day! My younger sister had also purchased her wedding dress here and had a great experience. My mother was happy to return here and work with the staff again. Right now I am doing alterations and they have been very accommodating with my schedule. Overall just a very pleasant experience and the most beautiful dresses! Thank you again! read more

Loved my experience and even more my dress! Only feedback is that I wish they provided reminders for fittings with all the wedding things I was juggling, a reminder text or phone call would have helped with everything I'm juggling. Otherwise lovely experience with the staff. read more

They have a beautiful selection of dresses and truly care about helping you find the right one. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and memorable bridal shopping experience. I had a wonderful experience at this bridal shop! read more

I said yes to the dress! Thank you to Flares Bridal for making this whole experience easy and fun. I can't wait to wear my dress on my special day. read more

I had a wonderful experience dress shopping here at Flares. The staff was warm and welcoming and I felt my preferences in a dress were adequately taken into consideration during my appointment. There were a lot of nice, up to date styles available to choose from. I would recommend this salon to anyone who is newly engaged. read more

Flares Bridal is amazing! They gave me the best bridal trying on experience. My sales associate was wonderful and made me feel like I was special in every dress that I tried but still giving me fabulous feedback. I'm in the process of getting my dress altered, it is pricy but worth every penny! So excited to get my finished dresses read more

Highly recommend this bridal shop! Very nice selection and the prices are very reasonable. So glad this place was recommended by a family member. The whole experience was easy, and I drove from an hour away! Special thank you to Lisa she made the experience so wonderful! read more

They were so helpful and made the experience of looking for a dress much less intimidating for me. Highly recommend!

I had a truly devastating experience at Flare's in Walnut Creek. I'm a 2026 bride and already went to David's Bridal, but I wanted to explore other options. Flare's had been recommended as "plus size friendly" with extensive plus size options, so my maid of honor set up an appointment, emailed them my size, and sent images of the styles I liked--simple, elegant dresses, not lace or jewels. When I arrived, it was clear that none of this information had been communicated. The owner told me they did not carry my size but that I could "hold dresses up to get an idea." I was humiliated watching other brides get to try on dresses while I was basically told they could not help me. The one dress that fit me was completely opposite of the style I wanted. The owner, Lisa, did give me the number of another shop, and she eventually waived the fitting fee--but this could have been handled over the phone, and the entire experience felt humiliating and avoidable. The staff seemed inexperienced or uncommunicative, and the store's advertised size inclusivity is misleading. I left in tears and felt devastated. If you are plus size, I cannot recommend this store. Brides deserve to feel excited and supported on what should be one of the happiest days of their life--Flare's fell far short of that. read more

Five stars! Flares is the absolute gold standard for bridal shopping. Exceptional service, a stunning selection of gowns, and a team that genuinely cares about making your vision come to life. I felt so supported, celebrated, and confident throughout the whole process. Thank you for helping me find the perfect dress for my big day! I can't wait to pick up my dress for my big day. read more

They have beautiful dresses and a great range of prices for all brides! The service was excellent and felt very personalized. I loved my experience there, and I'm so happy to have said yes to a Flares Bridal gown :) read more

Their dress selection is just right. You won't feel overwhelmed like other places. Each section is well organized. The stylists are well equipped and have the best recomendations. Ayanna was the sweetest and knew exactly what dresses to pull out for me to try on. Everyone there made the experience great and welcoming! read more

I had a lovely experience at Flares Bridal. They have a beautiful selection of wedding dresses! Flares has something for every style and vision. The environment was welcoming and warm from the moment I walked in, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the appointment! Would definitely recommend to any bride in the area! read more

the women at flares were amazing throughout the entire dress selection & alterations process!! they make it simple, comfortable and efficient with affordable pricing. They never hesitated to assist me with my specific dates and needs and adjusted whatever they could to accommodate me during a stressful time! 10/10 recommend!! read more

I had a great experience at this bridal shop! Back in October, Ayanna helped me find my dream dress after trying on just a few options. She really understood my vision and what I wanted. I had my first alterations appointment, and Fady made me feel confident the dress will fit perfectly. Seeing my dress again made me fall in love all over again! I'm so happy with my purchase and I highly recommend this shop. Shoutout to Ayanna and Fady! read more

During my appointment, Lessa was the only one working. From the start, everything was cold from her welcome, to her hands and my overall experience wedding dress shopping here. Lessa stated multiple times that I had a 45 min appointment and I could try on 4 dresses, which she would choose herself. The phone kept ringing and she was distracted with answering the phone while trying to "help" me. She also told me I couldn't choose any dresses and I couldn't touch the dresses on the rack. She was aggressive about my budget which I didn't feel comfortable or confident sharing with her. I honestly think she needs more training to change her customer service approach and attitude. I felt disconnected from the start and rushed the whole time I was there. I did like one dress and honestly, if her attitude wasn't so dismissive, I would have bought the dress. I just had a negative experience from the start and I wouldn't recommend going here. read more

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Flares Bridal was great! My mom and I went dress shopping here one Saturday, and the first dress I tried on was the one I ended up choosing! The service was great, there was a wide selection of gowns, and they made me feel very pretty and special. Flares Bridal made me feel like a bride :) read more

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I cannot speak more highly about Lisa! I had 0 idea of what I wanted in a dress and it was my first time so I wanted to go before I bring my friends and mom. Lisa dialed in to what I wanted to accentuate and also to focus on to pick out dressed for me and help me put into reality of what I was overall thinking. Cannot recommend it more! Plus they have free parking and amazing staff! The pricing is in line with what a budget friendly person is looking for and their tailor is AMAZING. read more

I am having such a great experience with Flares bridal. I was a little nervous about finding the right dress since I was looking for a plus size dress. They have a great dress selection, there was no problem finding plenty to try on. This was the third shop I had been to so I explained to Lissa what I had liked and not liked about other dresses. She picked out some great dresses. The very first one ended up taking everything I liked about previous dresses and rolled it all up in one dress. She also made some suggestions on how I could do some alterations to make it exactly what I wanted. I never felt rushed about trying on the dresses and no pressure to buy that day. I was able to go back at a later day to try the first dress once again and that's when I decided that it was the one. I just had my first dress fitting for alterations there as well. The tailor listened to all that I wanted, got the dress pinned and marked up. I can't wait for my 2nd fitting next month. read more

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I had a wonderful experience! The staff was professional, patient, and made the entire bridal process stress-free. They listened to my preferences, offered helpful suggestions, and made sure every detail was perfect. The quality exceeded my expectations, and I felt confident and beautiful on my special day. I highly recommend their services to any bride looking for exceptional care and attention. read more

I had such a great experience at Flares! Ray was incredibly welcoming and made me feel so comfortable. I found my dress and felt completely supported the entire time. I ordered the dress last May and it came in October. When I went to pick it up, Ray again helped me pick out a veil to go along with it! I tried on so many and didn't feel rushed or pressured at all. I just recently had my first dress alterations fitting and the tailor was great and answered all my questions! Thank you so much again!! read more

I had a wonderful experience finding my wedding dress at Flares. The boutique itself is clean, bright, and filled with natural light, which makes the whole experience feel calm and special. They have a beautiful and thoughtfully curated selection, including several European designers, and you can really tell there's a strong appreciation for both design and quality. That mattered a lot to me given the price point, and I felt the pricing was reasonable compared to overall bridal dress budgets and the craftsmanship offered. The boutique is owned by two kind sisters who were warm and welcoming throughout the process. Since choosing my dress, I've been back to try on veils and for my first fitting, and everything so far has been smooth and positive. One small heads-up for future brides: make sure your try-on appointment is fully confirmed with a confirmation email. Their booking system isn't the most seamless--I experienced a test payment without the appointment actually being booked and only learned this upon arriving, which meant rebooking. Thankfully, things have gone well since then. Overall, a great experience with lovely people, beautiful gowns, and high-quality pieces. I'd definitely recommend Flares--just double-check that appointment confirmation. Have included some photos from dresses and veils I tried. read more

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I purchased 2 dresses from Flares almost a year ago in October 2024. I have my 5th alteration appointment today and my wedding is next week. At this point, I find it unacceptable that neither dress is complete with my wedding only 9 days away. For the amount of money I've paid for alterations, I expected both dresses to be finished well before now, instead of requiring five appointments and still not being ready. This has caused unnecessary stress at a time when everything should be finalized. Additionally, during one of my fittings, the seamstress placed open pins directly into the dress while I was wearing it. When I removed the dress, the pins scratched me. I'm very concerned about why proper safety pins were not used for fittings to prevent this from happening. I originally left a great review, but based on my recent experience, I feel I have no choice but to update my review to reflect my true experience. I sincerely hope no future bride has to go through this, as I expected a much higher standard of service from Flares. I would not recommend getting your alterations done at this location. Overpriced and poor results. read more

Flares Bridal - The scratch from the open pins the seamstress placed on me while I had the dress on. - Bridal Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

To the Flares manager who called my last review fake, check your records. Online appointment #303017, February 12 at 1:30. My Maid of Honor was with me, and can corroborate my story. My budget was 1500 total so I was looking for a dress for about 1200, so I could have it hemmed for around 300. I don't remember the name of the lady who helped me, but I stand by my prior review. She said my budget of 1200 was not enough, even for your sample racks, and she treated me with disdain throughout the appointment. After trying on two poorly fitting, cheap looking, polyester dresses, we left the appointment early. I'm glad you were so shocked you didn't believe me. It gives me hope that my experience was not usual. read more

Lissa and her team are an absolute joy to work with. They are professional, take your budget into account, preferences, and go above and beyond to make your dress search an experience! We booked the VIP appointment and I cannot tell you how enjoyable the experience was! Lissa and Ray are *chef's kiss!* read more

This was the first and only place that I tried on wedding dresses. I didn't think I would find THE dress of my dreams, this place truly made my pinterest board come to life. They really take into account what you'd like to have for your dress that you want to try on and even other options to see if that's what you truly want. They have your best interest in mind when it comes to your special day. Everyone here is truly wonderful, they never rush you and will always remind you that you're beautiful read more

A full circle moment - I got my prom dress back in the day at Flares and now my wedding dress! Ray was a PRO at listening to what my style is and helping me find a dress that I felt beautiful in for a big moment in my life. She and Lisa are fabulous at what they do and I highly suggest for Bay Area brides! read more

My experience when wedding dress shopping here was amazing! They also do alterations and it was very easy. Love this place and recommend it to everyone I know who's getting married soon read more

Flares Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Walnut Creek, California