I got my wedding dress at Prevue Bridal about a month ago and had such a great experience here!…read more The associate was so kind and made me feel very comfortable. Unfortunately, I'm horrible with remembering names, but I was there January 10th and my appointment was at 3:30 PM (hope this helps get her a shout out). She made great selections based on the style I wanted and I ended up choosing the 3rd dress I tried on. This was my very first wedding dress appointment and I was suprised to have found the perfect dress so quickly. The prices were also very reasonable compared to other places I was looking into. Definitely recommend Prevue bridal!

I drove over an hour in heavy traffic with a friend to shop for a wedding dress and was turned away…read morebefore even making it through the door. On Tuesday, March 3, I called at 3:27 PM while driving from the UTC area. I saw 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM appointments available, indicating they were fairly open that afternoon, but explained I wasn't comfortable entering my credit card information online because reviews mention a strict 15-minute late charge policy. I told the associate I would try my best to make the 4:30 PM slot, and that if other brides arrived before me they should take priority. I also said that if it looked like I could arrive within the 4:45 PM grace period, I would enter my information while driving. I was communicating proactively because that day a fiery fatal tractor-trailer crash shut down southbound I-805 near I-8 for roughly 12 hours, creating traffic chaos across San Diego. As traffic worsened on the 52 East, my ETA slipped to about 4:48 PM. At 4:25 PM, I called again to explain that I likely wouldn't arrive before 4:45 PM and wanted to avoid being charged the late fee. I asked what options were available. I was simply trying to communicate proactively and avoid being charged for something outside of my control. I was repeatedly told that because I was not already in their appointment system before 4:30 PM, they could not help me at all. I suggested several reasonable options: (1) marking me as arrived so I could finish driving safely, or (2) simply working with the situation, but every suggestion was rejected. They offered to apply the $50 late fee towards a dress, but couldn't answer what would happen if I didn't find my dress there. The conversation continued in circles. At that point I was about 10 minutes away and would have arrived at 4:48 PM, just three minutes past their grace period. Despite calling ahead, communicating honestly, and making every effort to come to their store, they refused to accommodate me. My friend had come with me to help look for a wedding dress, so the situation unfortunately wasted both of our time. We ended the call around 4:40 PM, and I turned around and drove home. Ironically, at 4:45 PM, the store called back with a workaround: if I made an appointment for the next day, they could simply mark me as "arrived" in their system and take me in immediately. This made it clear they had the capacity to help the entire time, but had chosen to rigidly enforce their process instead of welcoming business. When I pointed this out, I was told they have been in business for 40 years, which makes the lack of flexibility and basic customer consideration all the more surprising. Based on this experience, I'm glad I learned how this business operates before even walking through the door. It doesn't inspire confidence in how customers are treated once they've committed, and it's not the kind of experience that would make me feel comfortable trusting them with something as personal as a wedding dress.

Gypsy Treasure has a wide range of costumes. I went looking for accessories for a 1920's flapper…read moreparty and found everything I needed (except a beaded shawl). Chris gave me suggestions (a boa) instead of a shawl. The black gloves are stretchy so one size fits all. Highly recommend Gipsy Treasure for fancy dress parties or Halloween.

I'm giving Gypsy Treasure a four-star review as they are a valuable community resource since they…read moreare one of the few costume stores open year-round, and they also provide some theater-quality makeup with staff that actually know how to use it. I have been to Gypsy Treasure several times in the past, but this was my first visit since they have moved to the Grossmont Center location (apparently about five years ago). I came in about 5 days before Halloween, primarily in search of makeup and a crown for my Day of the Dead festival look. When I walked in, the place was pretty hopping. However, I was quickly greeted at the makeup counter and walked through the white face paint options, and given information about some of the various color palettes. After some conversation and deliberation, I chose a white water-based face paint and a couple of color palettes. One was glow-in-the-dark. I then asked about flower crowns, and was surprised to find that they only had one. It was one of those cheesy costume kits that came with skeleton hand gloves and skull earrings, neither of which I wanted. However, the price was pretty inexpensive, so I purchased it just for the crown. I looked around for a hat for my husband's costume, but couldn't find exactly what he wanted, though they had some pretty unique hats. Gypsy Treasure has a large selection of costumes for rent, which appeared to be of much higher quality than the costumes for sale. I saw several cute vintage dresses and hats for women, as well as some pretty elaborate costumes. I did feel that several of the costume items in the front of the store were the same quality you would get from any Halloween store. However, I would definitely return for makeup, or if I had costume needs outside of the Halloween season.

Weird staff always thinking you're trying to steal, even was asked for ID for making a purchase…read morewith a debit card for a transaction less than $40, SD is in DIRE need of proper costume shops with friendly staff

The place is a family run costume store. They are the place to find and make costumes for your…read moreHalloween party or a play. I have gone here for several years. I'm always very happy with my costumes and experience. Go there and see the variety and majesty costumes.

Amazing service and care. Stopped in for a short notice "need a business suit" and the team did…read morenot disappoint. They went out of their way to make sure I had what I needed and took care of tailoring while I was there!

I just had the most wonderful experience at elegant man, and I'm pretty sure the owner helped me…read moreout as I was referred to him by my cousins and was told that he usually only deals with men, but I had a last-minute alteration for a suit that I had for myself and Munther was so caring, knowing that I was the only girl in his elegant man and when I needed to try it on, he just made sure no one else was there and he got my suit ready and even when I came to pick it up there was no parking and he instructed me to go in the back alley and he had somebody bring it out to me and it was just top notch service from beginning to end and if you read the reviews about him, you'll see that my review is almost like everyone else I wish I had someone that I could send to him so they could get taken care of by him but until then here's my review! Keep up the good work you have a beautiful business you're running

Drove for an hour only to find the store is no longer open - someone from a neighboring business…read moresaid she shut down over a year ago. Sadly i had money owing me for items sold. No one ever tried to contact me to let me know - I feel ripped off

Went here to sell. Ended up selling & buying. The owner is a fabulous personal shopper too!read more

Absolutely Perfect "Yes to the Dress" Experience…read more Bridal & Tuxedo Galleria gave me a day I will truly never forget. I booked their Princess Appointment and the private bridal suite made the entire experience feel so intimate, calm, and incredibly special. Everything felt elevated from start to finish. Kayla, my stylist, was AMAZING. She was helpful, funny, relatable, and instantly made me feel comfortable. She completely understood my vision and made the whole process feel exciting rather than stressful. Her personality honestly made the experience even more magical. Mercedes was also wonderful -- she helped coordinate my appointment and was there during the fitting offering extra support (while wearing the cutest beret!). The entire team was warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the moment special. Trying on dresses was such an adrenaline rush, and there was never any pressure -- just encouragement and joy. The most meaningful part was sharing the moment with my mom, aunt, and grandma -- the women who raised me. Saying "yes to the dress" with them there is a memory I'll cherish forever. To top it all off, I'm honored to be the first bride to wear the designer's dress & veil from his new collection -- such an unforgettable couture moment. We're very much giving couture! #LumiereByNavidNoor Endless thank you to the Bridal & Tuxedo Galleria team for a truly VIP experience. Highly recommend to any bride

If you care about who your money supports and how you are treated, do not use this company…read more The bride tragically passed away five days before the wedding. Despite the circumstances, this company still charged the groom, the bride's father, grandfather, brother, and all of the groomsmen for rental suits that were never picked up or worn. What made this especially disappointing was seeing how every other vendor involved handled the situation with compassion and understanding. Many of those vendors were also small, individually owned businesses that likely felt the financial impact far more deeply, yet they still chose empathy over profit. Even the wedding venue, which stood to lose significantly more financially, either refunded or waived charges immediately upon hearing the news. Instead, this company chose to prioritize collecting roughly $2,500 for rental items they can simply rent out again. Their response during an unimaginable tragedy spoke volumes about their values and how they view their customers. For full transparency, the company offered a 50% refund, but only on the condition that the party send a specific, pre-written statement for their records. They required us to write: "I accept a 50% refund... and I appreciate all the attention provided by Bridal and Tuxedo Galleria." Leveraging a partial refund to force a grieving family to sign a statement of "appreciation" is predatory. It was a calculated move to protect their reputation and mitigate liability while still profiting from a devastating loss. I understand businesses have policies, but compassion and basic human decency matter too. Unfortunately, that was completely lacking here.

Yilo did a great job altering my dress and my daughter's dress. She had fair prices and had a very…read morecreative "fix" for an area on my dress that was too tight (before alterations). I would use her again if I got married again, but let's hope this was a one and done occasion

I was a little nervous at first since this was a South Asian wedding lehenga, but Yilo and her team…read moredid a wonderful job. They really took our timeline into consideration, even with some of my last minute requests, and the pricing was very reasonable. In the end, they gave my husband and me the best gift of perfectly altered wedding outfits. My lehenga fit beautifully and Yilo's creativity really shows in her work. She even altered my husband's sherwani just a few weeks before the big day. I would absolutely recommend them if you have a South Asian wedding or event and need tailoring for heavier outfits.

My wife and I have been coming here for over 15 years and about 10 years ago we moved out of the…read morearea. We tried our local place and was disappointed. Elegant Formal is the only place we trust to do our alterations for the whole family, so we drive over 20mins just to go here. i highly recommend them!

Straight up scammers. My wife paid for a dress and at no point did anyone say it was a rental. No…read morecontract, no receipt stating rental, no return date, no deposit nothing. Any normal person would assume it was a purchase. Now over 30 days later, after the transaction is done, they suddenly try to switch the story and claim it was a rental and demand the dress back. That's dishonest and completely unacceptable. This is shady business practice changing terms after taking someone's money. If you're thinking about buying anything from them, be very careful and make sure EVERYTHING is in writing, because clearly they don't operate honestly.

Initially coming here, I wasn't quite sure what to expect since it was our first visit. My two…read moreteenage sons had prom coming up in about 3 1/2 weeks, and we were assisted by the manager, Aaron. At first, the interaction felt a bit awkward. He asked if we were ready to make a purchase before even completing my second son's measurements or allowing them to try on suits. I explained that we weren't committed to buying just yet--we wanted to make sure both of my sons found something they liked, as I didn't want to go to two different places. Since measurements are necessary before trying anything on, the approach felt a little rushed and slightly pressured before we even had a chance to fully understand the rental process, available options, or pricing within our budget. Once both of my sons found suits they liked, the experience shifted in a more positive direction. However, during the measuring and fitting process, we were interrupted several times because Aaron had to step away to assist at the front desk. While I understand a manager may need to step in when necessary, there seemed to be enough staff available, and it would have been helpful to have another associate assist us to avoid the repeated interruptions. What likely could have been a 45-minute process ended up taking closer to an hour and a half to two hours. We were informed that payment was required upfront, which was fine, as we were already in the system and planned to return later in the week to complete everything. Aaron did provide us with a detailed copy of our order, which we appreciated since we were doing a full head-to-toe rental (everything except undergarments). After that, the process felt smooth and well-organized. We were told we could return the suits to any location, which was especially convenient since we would be in Irving for prom. Pricing is on the higher side--especially during prom season, which I understand is their busiest time--but they did offer a promotional discount that made it more manageable. Most importantly, my sons looked amazing. The suits were pristine, well-pressed, and overall a great choice for such a special occasion. One note: my oldest son's suit could have been sized down slightly, so I'd recommend making sure you're completely happy with the fit before leaving. They do offer overnight exchanges if needed, which is a great option--just be sure to allow enough time and consider picking up early to avoid any last-minute stress. Overall, despite a slightly rocky start and some interruptions, I would recommend them if you're looking for a convenient, one-stop shop for formalwear.

Sanjeh was very helpful on attending to get myself fitted for a suit 15 minute before the store…read morecloses. Thank you for your help. Great customer service

Service is not in their vocabulary. I'm a little biased because I showed up Sunday evening to grab…read moreone thing in the store at 6:55pm and they lock the doors as I walked up and turned around and pretended to not see me. When I stood there for a moment and they did come back and told me that the store closes at 7:00pm. It was still before 7:00pm. I get that they want to leave early, but I was there for one thing and they smiled and said we are closed and to come back tomorrow. My review is the lie that the employees said and closed early and got caught. Not good public retention.

Great store great products and prices..get more for your money with good quality products .read more