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    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    18 years ago

    Locals you can pick up the tux for free, no shipping necessary. See it can pay to live in the Tri-Valley.

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    J'aime Bridal

    J'aime Bridal

    4.2
    (468 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    I came in on a Friday morning just to get an idea of what kind of dress I might want. Jenn helped…read moreme and was absolutely amazing! She felt like a big sister or best friendso kind, welcoming, and really tuned in to what I liked. She gave me great suggestions and made the whole experience so comfortable. I honestly wasn't expecting to say yes to the dress, but I'm so happy I did, and it's all thanks to Jenn! I had so much fun. Jenn, if you're reading this, I have so much love for youthank you for helping me find my wedding dress!

    We came to look at bridal gowns for the first time . One of my family members got proposed to in…read moreDecember and they plan to have a wedding in Oahu in the year of 2028 . They like to have a grand wedding with lots of guests. We start looking at dresses and plan for all the other details for the wedding. My family booked the appointment on line . She honestly put done 2028 as the future wedding date. A $25 fee was required to come look at the wedding gowns . Then an older lady staff called her back . She sounded very upset that she wedding would be in 2028 and not this year . She told her that " if you don't have money to pay for the dress , you could bring cash to tip your stylist! You are not buying a wedding gown now , I don't know what to do with you ! " She was so rude over the phone . My family member is a licensed health care professional. She was just in shock. Since she has paid the $25 on line for the 1.5 hour appointment, we showed up at Janine bridal today at 10 am on a Saturday morning . We arrived 3 minutes before 10 am . Two Caucasian ladies walked in ahead of us. There were two older female staffs inside . One with blonde hair and the other taller lady staff has dark brown hair . The blonde hair lady looked at us , did not smile, did not say welcome to Jaime bridal , or good morning. They helped the two Caucasian ladies ahead of us . The front counter was left with a younger Asian female staff . Her name is Christina. She worked part time there and she was our stylist for this appointment . Christina is very sweet , patient and helpful. After she knew that was our first time looking at the wedding gowns, she gave us a 5 minutes introduction of the gowns and the basis set up of the bridal shop . Then we looked around and pulled 6 dresses to try . Christian helped to fix each gown and made suggestions like how to tailor it to make it look nicer on the bride -to- be . After one hour of try and error , we narrowed down to two wedding gowns that we love . Christina wrote done all the details , gave us a small card for the information. Then she mentioned the trunk show coming up at the end of January 2026 . But we are obligated to buy a wedding gown if we attend the trunk show . Today is January 3, 2026 Saturday. We would have a bad experience about Jaime Bridal from the way the other lady talked to my family member with the bitchy attitudes. Thanks to Christian , these have all changed . Customer service is the primary focus on retailer business . I am not sure how this could have been misinterpreted.

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    Blossoms Bridal & Formal

    Blossoms Bridal & Formal

    3.6
    (592 reviews)
    7.8 km
    $$

    We went shopping today for my son's prom date dress. My son decided just this week that he was…read moregoing to attend his senior ball and officially confirmed with his date on Wednesday. We visited Blossoms, where we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were assisted by Tessa, who was absolutely amazing. She helped us explore several beautiful options and guided us through the process with patience, professionalism, and great attention to detail. We narrowed it down to two final dresses and ultimately chose the one that perfectly matched the color of my son's tuxedo. We also had the pleasure of meeting Katie, the manager, who took the time to speak with us, reaffirm our choice, and help us confidently seal the deal. Her kindness and expertise truly added to the experience. I sincerely appreciate the excellent customer service and the beautiful selection of dresses. This experience made an already special occasion even more memorable. We will definitely be back for my daughter's future special events

    My mother and I stopped by to look at mother-of-the-bride dresses. The store is appointment only,…read morewhich we didn't realize beforehand, but one of the employees was nice enough to let us browse anyway, and we appreciated that. Unfortunately, after that initial moment, the experience went downhill. The associate who greeted us left and never returned. When I later tried to ask a question about a dress/how to make an appointment, one of the ladies didn't even look up after I said "excuse me," which made the situation feel very awkward and uncomfortable. When I was finally helped, the response was short, unengaging, and not very helpful. Overall, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming and gloomy, and it left us not wanting to return. On a positive note, if you're looking for beautiful mother-of-the-bride dresses, we had a wonderful experience at Gesinee's Bridal, where my mom found a gorgeous gown. I also found my wedding dress at Miosa Bridal, which was a beautiful, welcoming shop with attentive staff.

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    Wedding in Lago de Braies
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    Wedding dress
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    Garnet and Grace Bridal Boutique

    Garnet and Grace Bridal Boutique

    4.8
    (635 reviews)
    17.8 km
    $$

    I visited Garnet and Grace over the weekend after it was suggested to me by my cousin/bridesmaid…read more She had an amazing experience and thought it would be a great fit for me too! I was helped by Veronica who was so detailed and caring throughout the whole process! She sat me down and asked me what I'm looking for in a dress and what wedding vibe I'm going for. She took all my concerns and ran with it, pulling out all the dresses that fit my criteria and some even outside of what I was looking for to add some variety to the mix. I'm still in shock that the first dress she chose/I tried on ended up being THE ONE. She also knew how much I loved the idea of sleeves and she took the time to find some so I could see my vision with the dress and it worked! I ended up walking out with the dress that same day! I had attended a dress try-on at a boutique prior and had been quoted a ridiculous price. At Garnet and Grace I found an even better dress for a fraction of what it would have cost me at the boutique! I 100% recommend Garnet and Grace for all of your bridal attire needs - even the associate that helped me purchase the dress said that they do everything but sell shoes, which is awesome! I love that now I have a one-stop shop for all things wedding dress related. Everyone is so sweet and supportive I can't recommend them enough!

    I chose Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique because it was easy to make an appointment online, and they…read morewere very upfront about their dresses being under $2,000. I can happily say that was absolutely true. Nothing I saw was above that price point. Going into wedding dress shopping, having a realistic budget was really important to me. I did not want to fall in love with a dress that was completely out of my price range. The shop itself was also clean, organized, and welcoming. When I first heard "off the rack," I worried I would be looking through outdated or out of style dresses, but there were plenty of beautiful and current styles to choose from. When I arrived, Veronica greeted me right away and took the time to understand why I was there and what I was looking for. As someone who can be very picky, it was important to me that she understood that I know what I like and what I do not like. She truly listened. She never questioned my preferences or tried to steer me in a different direction, which was something I experienced at other bridal shops. I really appreciated that. She gave me plenty of time and space to browse the racks on my own, and there was no limit on how many dresses I could pull. That was another huge plus since many boutiques limit how many dresses you can try on. Veronica would occasionally pull a dress and ask if it was something I might like, and I always felt comfortable giving an honest yes or no. Again, she respected my opinions and never made me feel pressured. Once I was ready to start trying dresses on, Veronica made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. She gave me the time I needed to really look at each gown and think about how I felt in it. I never felt rushed. She gave me space to process my thoughts but also knew exactly when to offer her input. She even gave me time to FaceTime my loved ones since they were not able to attend the appointment with me, which meant a lot. I tried on a variety of styles and somehow ended up finding the one! When I stepped out in my dress, all of the ladies working there (especially Shayna) were incredibly encouraging and genuinely excited for me. They made me feel beautiful and confident, and when they told me the dress looked like it was made for me, I could tell they truly meant it. Their excitement was contagious and made the moment feel even more special. Overall, I had such a lovely experience and am so happy I found my wedding dress at Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique, especially with my wedding only two months away. A huge thank you to Veronica and the entire team for making such an important milestone feel fun, comfortable, and memorable. I would absolutely recommend Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique to any future bride in the Bay Area, especially those working with a short timeline and a budget.

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    Garnet and Grace Bridal Boutique
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    Joanna's Bridal Boutique

    Joanna's Bridal Boutique

    4.2
    (142 reviews)
    22.5 km
    $$

    Having the right stylist who is an alterations expert themselves truly matters as a petite bride; I…read morerealized this after a disappointing experience at a Hayward bridal shop. I had shared my budget and style preferences clearly... but dresses shown were well above my budget and didn't reflect what I had asked for (examples like long sleeves when I want to show my traps? dresses 2x above my budget? No thank you). I'm so grateful my mother-in-law recommended Joanna's instead. I said yes to the dress because Joanna made the entire process feel easy, thoughtful, and completely stress-free. She isn't a salesperson -- she's an artist and a true expert in her craft. As she scanned the room for "the one", she actively listened to my vision and my budget. Every pull aligned with aspects of my style and was always within my budget, she didn't bring me anything above that budget. Her deep knowledge of alterations and construction also put me at ease instantly as a petite bride. As we tried on dresses, she clearly explained what could be adjustments and changes would support my vision. At no point did I feel pressured, judged, or made to feel "less than" for having a smaller budget. Thank you Joanna!!

    My daughter found the perfect wedding gown at Joanna's. There was a good selection of dresses…read more Joanna did an amazing job hemming the dress and adding straps to make it perfect for the ceremony and reception. I would highly recommend Joanna's!

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    Wedding dress!
    Joanna's Bridal Boutique
    Joanna's Bridal Boutique

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    Essy's Tailoring & Clothier

    Essy's Tailoring & Clothier

    4.6
    (375 reviews)
    5.9 km
    $$

    I brought my wedding dress to Essy's Tailoring knowing the alterations would be very difficult…read morebecause of the intricate beading throughout the gown. I had honestly prepared myself for the possibility of needing a completely new dress, but Abdul immediately reassured me and confidently told me he could make it work. He explained that because the beads were sewn all over the dress, he would need to carefully hand sew and adjust everything instead of using a machine. Despite the detailed labor involved, he was incredibly kind, patient, and willing to go the extra mile. When I returned for my fitting, I was amazed -- the dress fit absolutely perfectly and exactly how I had envisioned it. Since I'm very petite, several inches needed to be taken in around the bust and hips, so I truly appreciated the care and precision he put into the alterations. What surprised me even more was how affordable everything was, especially considering the amount of handwork required. Abdul even included a discount, which I was so grateful for. I couldn't be happier with my experience and highly recommend Essy's Tailoring! He saved absolutely saved the day :,)

    Have had multiple clothes altered at this place and we always have a great experience at Essy's!…read moreThey are professional, detail-oriented, and clearly take pride in their craft. My alterations were done well and ready on time -- everything fit perfectly. They listened carefully to what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions. It's rare to find such quality and care these days. Highly recommend for anyone looking for expert tailoring and reliable service!

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    Wedding gown and suit altered by Essy.
    Wedding gown and suit altered by Essy.
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    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations

    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations

    4.2
    (167 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $$

    Great service, reasonable prices, great space, and fast work. I come to get my pants and dresses…read morehemmed all the time, ive never had a bad experience!

    I took my formal gown to Monika's for alterations. It was such a stressful experience. I am so glad…read moremy best friend was with me for support. There was a lot of gaslighting so it was so helpful to have someone else to confirm that I wasn't imaging things. -I had to go back 5 times. She would promise things and then they weren't done when promised. At one of the fittings, a woman came in to pick up, but her items weren't ready. She said it was the second time she was promised her items would be ready. She was told it was prom season and they couldn't turn prom dresses away. -She took out the zipper of my dress to make it slightly bigger in the waist, but although I had lost more than 10 pounds, the waist was tighter. She said, no it was bigger. -After the first hemming, one side was too short and the front and back were too long. Luckily, she remeasured and was able to fix it. That was so stressful. I didn't think she could fix too short. The back was still too long, but I was afraid to have her try again. She again, kept telling me that she had measured and the hem was good. -I showed her one of the sequins was loose and instead of fixing it, she just pulled it off. I asked if she wanted the little repair bag of beads and sequins and she gave a little chuckle and said no. -My dress is taffeta and she made several little snags- one on front, more on the back where she took out the zipper. -She had to take off the sleeves to shorten the bodice, but they were put back wrong and she had to take them off and do them over. -The built in bra was put in way too high and she had to redo that. Then she barely attached them and they moved around while I was wearing the dress. Afterwards, I went back to ask her to attach the bra. She told me she attached it in 4 places and insisted on showing me. When she saw it was barely attached in 2 places, she said see, it is attached in 2 places. If it is attached more it will flatten the dress. That is a sample of the many gaslighting experiences. -One of the 5 times I had to go back, there was a young woman trying on what looked like a prom dress. Monika (I don't actually know her name) was struggling to zip it up, but she kept going. The fabric ripped. not the zipper, but the fabric. -This is so long, but I wanted to give details for a better picture of my experience. It was so stressful. I honestly thought she was ruining my very expensive dress and I was going to have to find something else to wear to my son's wedding. Based on my experience and what I saw while I was there, I am so surprised that Monika's has any good reviews.

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    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations
    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations
    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations

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    The Grand Trunk

    The Grand Trunk

    3.6
    (38 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$$$

    My husband I needed some quality outfits for our wedding in Cabo in March, 2020…read more After his initial outfit didnt work out for my husband's wedding sherwani, we reached out to TGT. Gurpreet helped us pick the perfect Sabyasachi sherwani to compliment my Sabyasachi saree, and it was delivered a couple of weeks later, looked amazing!!! A couple weeks later, I saw Deepika Padukone wearing the most stunning ivory sabyasachi saree on IG. We knew it was a must have for my trousseau. Although we were a bit late placing the order, Gurpreet managed to get it to us a few days before leaving to Cabo. Very professional and excellent customer service, highly recommend for any Indian designer outfit needs!

    My sister and I went to this place to shop for an upcoming wedding. This lady Komal is sooo full of…read moreherself, such a show off, and high key lack of mannerism. She judges the book by its cover. She will not even make eye contact if you are in simple pj and top. She is egoistic and prejudice. She responded to our questions with such a " whatever" attitude. Btw she wear pretty much most of the outfit for her " show off sessions" on instagram, therefore the armpits and crotch area of outfit is unhygienic!!! Listen lady - no one cares if you have a body or money. What is importance is values and how you treat other people. Instead of showing off your body ( saggy boobs and discoloration on face) and showcasing your possessions, on insta get some manners from somewhere. We ended up getting an outfit and she quickly said, you can save money by venmo or zelle, so there is no paper trail or tax issues. Let me report you to IRS!

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    Sabyasachi Bridal lehangas. Call now @ 5107420999 to book an private appointment..
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    Sabyasachi Bridal Lehenga
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    JC Bridal Boutique

    JC Bridal Boutique

    4.9
    (84 reviews)
    33.4 km
    $$

    For me, it was difficult to find the nearest wedding gown rental here in SJ, especially within…read morereasonable pricing. A month prior, Jessica responded via email and was able to help fit me into her schedule. The shop had a clean and cozy atmosphere with variety of wedding gowns to choose from. Jessica greeted me and was attentive into helping me find the right dress along with help fitting me into the dress. I tried on at least 4-5 and chose the perfect dress! She also does hair and makeup so it was super convenient to book it all at once, not to mention her service is excellent! Note: Previous Customers/Clients have received a text notification from her stating that she will be "departing from this business" in case those don't receive or receive a slow response. Hopefully this helps.

    I was searching on Yelp for bridal dress rentals and found JC Bridal Boutique. I made an inquiry on…read moretheir website and scheduled an appointment to try on dresses. This was my first bridal shop. I looked through all of the dresses available and picked out a couple that I liked. There is a lot of variety here- from big poofy dresses to long tighter dresses and everything in between. Each one of the dresses are very beautiful and elegant. I fell in love with the first dress that I tried on, but wanted straps on them (it was a strapless dress). Jessica said that she can alter the dress to sew straps on for me, but suggested that I try on a couple other dresses just in case I liked those more. I did and it made me love the first dress even more! Jessica made me feel comfortable and was very accommodating. She did not rush me and allowed me to take all the time that I needed with every dress that I tried on. I've heard stories from friends that took up to a year to find the one. I am so lucky that I was able to find a rental that I love so quickly. I had to come back prior to picking up before the big day because my mom wanted me to wear something that did not show my tattoos and Jessica was able to still make it work for me in the same dress that I fell in love with! JC Bridal Boutique is definitely a gem!! Thank you Jessica!

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    JC Bridal Boutique
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