Having the right stylist who is an alterations expert themselves truly matters as a petite bride; I realized 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!! read more

My daughter found the perfect wedding gown at Joanna's. There was a good selection of dresses. 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! read more

Joanna is amazing! I had never stepped foot into a bridal store before. Her store was the very first one I chose to visit because it looked less intimidating than other much larger stores. I showed Joanna a picture of the dress I had envisioned. Although she did not carry the style I was looking for, she was willing to customize a dress that had some of the features I wanted into a dress that was beyond what I expected. Joanna was very accommodating and helpful. She is very knowledgeable, having over 40 years of experience in the industry. She was also not pushy in any way. The price of the dress and the alterations were reasonable. I highly recommend Joanna's bridal boutique. read more

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I chose Joanna's to hem a bridesmaid dress because it is a bridal shop and they have great reviews. I was so disappointed. One side is slightly shorter than the other, I was told to take it to a dry cleaners for pressing, and there were new, large oily areas on the front. When I showed the oily areas to Joanna, she had a fit and called her husband to "deal" with me. I really don't think an even hem, a little pressing and no new stains are too much to ask for $98. read more

Joanna is absolutely amazing. I found the most beautiful dress in her shop but it needed some expert tailoring (lots of ruching!) to make it outstanding. I can't recommend her highly enough!! read more

What a wonderful experience. From the shopping, to the fitting and alterations, Joanna and her husband exceeded my expectations. Joanna's boutique is intimate and beautiful. The dresses were unique and Joanna is patient and kind. She was positive and encouraging when I needed it most. Every time I called to check on the status of my dress being shipped or any concerns I had, I was always treated with kindness, patience and respect. Their professionalism was outstanding. The dress I chose is perfect and matched my experience with Joanna's boutique. Can't wait to wear it on my wedding day! Thank you so much, Joanna read more

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Joanna is amazing. I came to her with a dress that was about 90% my dream dress and she was able to bring it to 110%. She added buttons down the back and the sleeves and perfectly tailored the dress. Everything down to the bustle was amazing and every visit was so easy and effortless. She is truly the best. I would recommend her to anyone needing a wedding dress or alterations. read more

Joanna's Bridal Boutique - Bridal Near Me - Danville, California

I had a good idea of what I wanted, so when I visited with my bridesmaids, I tried a handful on, and ordered my dress in October of 2021. I returned in January to do my first fitting. Unfortunately, things went downhill from here. I am 5'6," and when I ordered my dress, I weighed 144 lbs. I'm not a very big woman to start with and as a bride, I was very conscientious about my weight already. When I came to do my first fitting in January, I weighed 140 lbs--not a big difference but: Joanna ordered a dress that was too small for me. I tried it on and I had to squeeze to fit into the dress, and, unlike the original dress I had tried on, there were two, unflattering lines across my butt that stood out underneath the lace. Joanna suggested that I lose 15 pounds and then the dress would fit properly. I laughed it off and said, "From where? There's not enough of me now to trim anything more!" At this point, it had taken 4 months to get my dress shipped in, and I didn't have a lot of options to protest, but here is my dilemma: Joanna took my measurements to order the dress and it was custom made. Since I had actually lost 4 lbs, there should have been no problems getting it on. Right? I've waited quite a few months to post this review because Joanna deeply hurt my feelings, not to mention embarrassed me in front of my bridesmaid and my mother. No one should be shamed while trying their wedding dress on, and I was miserable for a week after I got home from that appointment. After that, meeting with Joanna was a waste of time. For the next fitting, I came in and she hadn't done anything yet. So we went over the same length of the hem, and how I wanted the straps. The next visit, the dress was done, but she hadn't pressed it so I had to come back a fourth time to pick it up.--I live 30 minutes away from Danville. My dress was beautiful, but my experience sucked. As a bride, you are already stressed out with planning and making sure all of the details are taken care of. When my dress came in, I had 10 weeks to go before my wedding. Because of her error and her comment, I went on an extreme diet and exercise plan to fit into the dress, which added a mountain of extra stress. Joanna makes mistakes and is disorganized. I wouldn't risk the extra stress and the lack of professionalism if I had to do it over again. read more

Joanna is the absolute best! She is so caring and does impeccable work! Her selection of dress are incredible. read more

Joanna was incredibly gracious to us today as we looked at wedding gowns. She is a wonderful asset to our community; you will not find anyone more kind or knowledgeable. read more

Came here with my future daughter-in-law and family. This was our first stop and the owner made what was a very special moment a terrible experience. The choices of dresses were slim. Owner was very unfriendly and not helpful at all. Disgusted with the service. She was very judgmental and rude. Store looked like a thrift store for bridal gowns. Do not waste your time here. Surprised this place is still in business. If I could give a negative star I would. read more

I had initially gone to Joanna's to look for a wedding dress but ended up finding one at another location. However while talking with her at my appointment I could tell she enjoyed and had a great eye for tailoring detail. I ended up bringing my dress for have her do the alterations and was very happy with the results. The dress fit perfectly the day of. I went with a more difficult bussle but she made it easy to do and we had no issues the day of. I ended up also getting my vail from her selection while it was there as well. I do have to say she was priced a bit higher then my other quote for alterations but we were happy with the results on the big day. read more

Joanna is a master of her craft and extremely personable. She worked on all the tailoring for my wedding dress and did an amazing job. Although the existing designs on the dress were extremely complex, she made it look as if they'd never been touched at all! I'd also wanted to add a train, bustles, and off-shoulder sleeves, and she was able to add them all beautifully. She did such an amazing job with the bustles that many guests thought I had simply cut the train off during the reception! I found her very easy to work with -- she had insightful suggestions without being pushy and was very willing to work with what I wanted. She helped me decide on a beautiful veil to go with the dress, and she was patient with teaching my mom how to get the dress on me and how to button the bustles. I was also extremely grateful that she was so accommodating with my unusual schedule. I was often on the east coast for work, but she was able to squeeze everything she needed to do with me into two in-person sessions, and the dress fit perfectly on the day-of! I received many compliments from family and friends and had a wonderful time, and none of it would have been possible without Joanna's beautiful work. Thank you so much, Joanna! read more

My experience getting my wedding dress at Joanna's boutique was absolutely fantastic! Joanna has a beautiful selection of wedding gowns for all budgets, so I felt comfortable trying on dresses in my price range! Joanna was encouraging, patient, and kind as I tried on several dresses and was very helpful in helping me find a dress that I was comfortable in and that complemented my figure! She had several beautiful gowns, so it wasn't hard to find a beautiful dress for my wedding. I actually ended up having to decide between three different dresses because they were all so stunning! I also bought my veil and jewelry from her store, which was beautiful and perfectly matched my dress. She actually designed my earrings and necklace, which complimented the style of my dress! She is a talented seamstress; she took my measurements and met with me several times after I picked my dress to adjust the fit of the dress and make sure it was perfectly tailored for my wedding day! I shared with her that I was a little worried about having a slip-up, as my dress is backless and has a v-neck bodice, and she made sure that it fit me perfectly, ensuring I had no slip-ups or mishaps on my wedding day! I could not be happier with my experience finding my dream dress at Joanna's and would recommend all brides to stop by her boutique! read more

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The prices are reasonable for the great quality. When I tried dresses on here, I quickly noticed the small selection of primarily similar dresses. I definitely recommend this shop if you specifically like lace. The style seemed to be very modern too. When you order a dress, it's made from scratch to fit your measurements. Beautiful dresses for sure! read more

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I was very cautious about this store because of all the negative reviews and almost didn't go, BOY AM I GLAD I WENT. I had such a great and successful trip to this bridal boutique. They have a really good selection of dresses and Joanna really honed in on my style and picked out great dresses. I tried on many beautiful dresses (all within my fairly low budget) and liked all of them. In the end I was stuck between two gorgeous dresses that looked much more expensive than their price. I went to two other stores and still have the one from Joanna's in my head. I haven't bought it yet, but imagine I will be going back soon to get it. I highly recommend this bridal boutique and had a great, positive experience. read more

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I loooooved my dress & time at Joanna's bridal! Joanna did such an amazing job on my wedding dress, it was a perfect fit. She was so kind & super helpful. When I fIrst went to try on dresses, she welcomed my mom, cousin, aunt and I. She let us look around the store to peek at whatever we wanted then gave her expertise once we narrowed down some options. She was actually the one to pick out the dress I chose! Appointments for fittings were scheduled easily with my crazy work schedule & she found the perfect wedding jewelry for me too. If you want a real professional to help guide you in your dress journey & need someone you can trust, Joanna is simply the best. read more

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I took my daughter to Joanna's today to look for a wedding dress. She had never tried one on before so she wasn't really sure what to expect. I have to say, she had the best experience. Joanna was amazing, she was so helpful, and my daughter found her dream dress. We had an appointment so we were the only ones in the store. We were able to FaceTime her grandmother so she could be apart of it too. The selection of dresses and prices were very good. Thank you Joanna for making my daughters day GREAT. read more

I went to several bridal salons and felt pressured by the sales people to just buy a dress. A friend recommended Joanna's Bridal so I checked it out. She has a small boutique but dont let that fool you! She has gorgeous dresses and a huge selection. Joanna and her husband are so nice , knowledgeable and you can trust her alterations will be perfect. I found an amazing dress and she altered it so it fit like a glove! My experience from start to finish here was welcoming, warm and happy. I also bought my beautiful hair and earrings accessories there. My dress was perfect and Joanna was flexible with fittings around my schedule. I cant thank her enough for making everything so easy and stress free! She made sure I was satisfied each step of the way and kept in communication with me. You will not have to worry if you purchase your dress here. You are in good hands! ~Stacy read more

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I purchased my wedding dress with Joanna's from the wedding fair at Walnut Creek. I tried few dresses that caught my eyes and finally I said yes to the dress at that time. Since I already know what I want, so its very fast and efficient. Joanna took order for my dress according my size, I'm so happy that finally found my dream dress and purchased from Joanna's Bridal. Few months later, the dress has arrived and need some alterations . She did it perfectly with all the details. Joanna is very flexible with scheduling especially I'm not living in bay area. I would definitely recommend Joanna's Bridal to other bride to be. Thank you so much Joanna, such a pleasure to know you.. read more

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Joanna is a seasoned professional and really knows how to dress a woman's body. Joanna took one look at me, pulled a dress I never would have tried, and within 10 minutes of shopping, I had found my dress!!!! She is a quick and precise seamstress. I bought my dress off the rack so it had to be altered quite a bit. She also changed the neckline from straight to a sweetheart, and it looked the dress was meant to be that way. The dress fit me like a glove on my wedding day and I looked and felt amazing! Would highly recommend. read more

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I am over the moon with my experience working with Joanna. My dress was so beautiful, and she was a dream to work with. So professional, so knowledgeable, and so kind Joanna is. I randomly found out about her shop while at a bridal fair and i actually bought the dress on the spot. It was the second dress i tried on period. My mom and i knew it was the one. Over time, Joanna worked hard with alterations and added straps onto it to make it custom to exactly what i wanted, and to make it fit me like a glove. My experience was so effortless and i am one happy bride!! read more

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After visiting two other boutiques, I found my dreamed dress at Joanna's Bridal. First I have to mention that they have a loooooot of beautiful dresses (styles for everyone!). Joanna has excellent taste and everything she has in the store is just amazing. The day of my appointment I talked to her for a little bit about what I was looking for and the budget. She showed some dresses to begging with and they were all stunning. After trying a few, I found the perfect dress. The whole experience with Joanna was great! She made me feel comfortable and beautiful, and I couldn't be more grateful for having her as part of such an important moment. I also got my veil, earrings and bracelet at the boutique. She gave me advice on everything, and as I mentioned before, she has excellent taste, so the result was amazing. I recommend her and her boutique 101%. Thank you Joanna! read more

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I am shocked at the horrible reviews.. I had nothing but amazing experience at Joanna's. One rainy Friday evening I stopped by Joanna's bridal because I was in the area and figured I should just start looking for a dress since my wedding was 3 months away, was not planning on getting any thing and figured since it was in Danville I wouldn't be able to afford it, But I was so wrong.. So went in there Friday night with no appointment and Joanna was so nice and helped me find a few dresses to try on and I tried on a few. I found three I liked. I asked her to put them on hold until the next day I could come back and bring another friend for more advice. When I came back I narrowed it down to two. Came back a third time with another group of friends and then I found "The Dress"!!! Joanna was so accommodating and patient with me. I even went to a few other places to double check if I liked my dress or not and I hated every other place I went to selection and customer service. Once I picked the dress I set up time to do the alterations we did them and they came out great, I lost a little bit of weight so at one week before my wedding I had to go back and fix the bust. Joanna had no problem with fixing it! She gave me her professional opinion on how I wanted to alter the dress which was great! I cut the front so you could see my shoes and she made it look like it came that way and it blended perfectly. I also added little cap sleeves and she did a great job you couldn't even tell it came that way. My dress was a great price- basically a steel! I came at a great time. There was so many beautiful dresses to choose from they have a great selection. What was great is that they are all different styles not generic dresses you see everywhere (which I do not like). Every time I went in there for whatever reason I saw lots of women try on such beautiful dresses. Joanna has lots of jewelry selections and hair accessory's. I got my hair clip there and loved it so much it matched perfectly. Most of the Jewelry is hand made. I loved my dress so much and so did my husband and everyone at my wedding. For walking in to a shop with no appointment and not knowing a thing about the shop I am and was beyond happy with all my service. I love Joanna she does and di great work! If I was you I would not read the bad reviews. Yes it is a smaller mom and pop shop but they are great and have a great selection and I think you will find the pricing is much better then higher end places. I loved Joanna!!! read more

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I fell in love with my dress from Joanna's Bridal Boutique!!! Joanna went above and beyond to make sure my dress fit me like a glove. I felt so confident in her work, and everything came out beautifully. She was so detail oriented and spent as much time as I wanted to make any changes needed to come out just PERFECT! Thank you Joanna!!! read more

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Joanna did alterations for my wedding dress and it came out perfect! I purchased my dress elsewhere and it was several sizes too big so required a lot of intricate and complicated alterations. I'm so happy with how it turned out! Joanna is highly skilled and alteration prices were pretty reasonable considering all the work and fittings involved. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great service! Super helpful, attention to detail and a large variety of dresses to choose from. Would highly recommend.

Came here to try on some dresses, and this place not bad. Joanna is super sweet, and the prices here are reasonable. There is a solid selection, but she didn't have a lot in the styles I was looking for (I was looking for something sleek and without a bunch of lace). Give this place a try though! read more

This wedding dress shop had a very wide selection of styles and so many beautiful gowns. I ended up finding my gown here and the prices were very reasonable. I would highly recommend this shop. read more

I immediately fell in love with the first dress I saw at Joanna's, and was sad to learn it was discontinued and had to be purchased off the rack. The off the rack dress was 5 sizes smaller, but Joanna was really helpful on how she can customize the dress to fit me. Even though I did not end up buying my dress at Joanna's, I wanted to leave a 5 star review for Joanna and her staff's excellent customer service. Joanna was the most knowledgeable and most experienced person I met during dress shopping. She is willing to work with your budget without being too pushy. If I ever had to buy another wedding dress I would definitely go to Joanna's and no where else. read more

I searched and visited many wedding boutiques and nobody does it like Joanna. She has a beautiful collection of dresses anywhere from European to American brands. All her dresses are unique beautiful and affordable! If you are looking for great quality, service and uniqueness make sure to stop by Joanna's Bridal before purchasing a dress for your big day. I couldn't be more happy to say "yes to the dress"! She made the whole experience so special and memorable. Thank you Joanna! read more

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If you're looking for a great, small, family-owned shop for your wedding gown or bridal party, GO TO JOANNA'S! Joanna's and her husband are amazing in every way. Their customer service is impeccable and their small, well-organized shop has a fantastic collection of gowns and other dresses. Anyone who says otherwise wants to be a pampered princess in an unrealistic way and can't appreciate people who are just plain good at what they do and are direct communicators. I found their shop to have a great atmosphere, and it was an added plus that Joanna sells many of the dresses "off the rack." I found the perfect dress for me well within my price range- and in under an hour! If you're price conscious and don't want to deal with pretentious, judgmental salespeople, this is the place for you. I called one day on a whim and Chris was accommodating, finding an appointment the same day for me. When I got there with a friend,Joanna and Chris were both friendly about everything. I had major alterations made to my gown, and Joanna executed them exactly to my vision, even picking up on my body language and altering the gown in a way I didn't know I needed, but that fit me to a "T". Her alteration prices were completely reasonable. I got endless compliments on the style, fit, and originality of my gown, and I owe it all to Joanna. If you're a down to earth bride, go there yourself- I'm sure you'll love it. read more

Joanna's Bridal Boutique - The dress was perfect- THANK YOU JOANNA! - Bridal Near Me - Danville, California

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We had a very pleasant experience at Joanna's Bridal. Joanna is very knowledgeable and helpful. She made our appointment easy and stress free. Unfortunately, we had to postpone our plans due to COVID-19. read more

Don't waste your time, or copious amounts of money! I was a referral from my sis-in-law who got her dress and alterations here. I started by calling the store to make an appointment for a QUOTE for alterations on my lace Casablanca down. The gentleman, who i assume is Joanna's husband, was very nice, and set me up with a 1pm Saturday apt. My MOH and i arrived on time and was greeted by her Husband. Joanna was running behind so he took my dress and asked us to sit and wait. After about 10 minutes he put me into the (super tiny) dressing room. After my dress was on Joanna appeared and pointed me int he direction of the pedestal and mirror. Without saying a single word she just frantically started pinning. started from the top and worked her way down. She didn't even ask me to move my arms, she just pushed them over my head. I stood there for about 5 minutes while she pinned. Then she decides to start speaking to me "Why this dress in this size? Don't you know it's way too big on you?" in a very judging and irritated tone. She continues to tell me that This dress is a very very difficult dress to alter (it's just a lace dress) and the fact that i got it in such a big size will cost me. I tried to explain that i lost some weight since i picked the dress up 9 months ago, but i didn't think i had lost that much. She didn't wanna hear it. Then she started commenting that she sells the same dress at her store, and i should have purchased it from her (SO glad i went to Trudy's Bridal in Campbell, they are FANTASTIC,but don't have an alterations shoppe). When she was finally done pinning, she stood up and said "I see you in one month, don't dare loose more weight". When in this process, I've only lost 10 pounds or so,and to that point, don't tell me what i can do with my body! I still have 2 months to get to my goal weight and look great on my wedding day! ugh...and so she continues... Before she an out of the room i explained that i was here for an estimate and that i needed to know how much alterations would cost. She looked at me like i had 4 heads. She got angry and stated she didn't know if needed a quote. If she had known that she wouldn't have "Wasted" her time pinning me (all of 7 minutes). She ran to her calculator and generated a bogus quote of over $600, and said it'll most likely go up from there. I tried to wipe the SHOCK off my face and told her that i way too entirely out of my price range, and i don't think i'll be back. She didn't say a word. She pointed to the dressing room and went back to her other customer. I left there feeling pissed off and defeated. I would NEVER recommend this place to a Bride! Now i'm starting form scratch, looking for a NICE person with a REASONABLE quote. read more

During my wedding dress adventures, I visited 18 different salons. Joanna's has some MAJOR issues. Before you try on any dresses, they make you sign a waiver stating that you may not take photos of your dresses...and they you cannot know the DESIGNER of your dress! This salon wants you to be totally ignorant to what you are buying, so if you are overpaying or underpaying you have no idea. Im sorry, I would never buy a dress in a MILLION years if I don't know who made it. Also, it is insulting to those designers who have created these beautiful dresses, which in my opinion are works of art. I would have turned around but I live in Antioch and it was one heck of a drive, so I figured I would just try some dresses on anyway, The tags in the dresse are ripped out, which is illegal. (To be specific, it IS legal for a store to rip out a tag if they are replacing it with a store tag, but half the dresses didn't even have that.) So why do business with a salon that breaks the law? No way. The one good thing about this place was my consultalt...I believe her name was Jennifer. She was very polite, honest, and had good advice about dresses overall. Then the owners tried to give me a discount on an Allure dress - which Allure doesn't allow - and if they get caught Allure may stop doing business with them.And they would only give it to me if I bought the dress right away! So I didnt have much time to think things over. I don't think you should pressure any girl into buying a wedding dress, it's a careful decision to be made. So they're dishonest with their designers....break the law...want to keep you ignorant about what you're buying......yeah, I think I'll pass - and you should too. read more

Joanna is the best in the business!!!!!! I got my wedding dress at her salon and she did all the alterations for me. The experience from the first time I called and throughout the whole process was wonderful, both Joanna and her husband were AMAZING!!!! Honestly, I am not sure why there are any bad reviews about her service. Joanna and her husband are the nicest and most accommodating people. Joanne is also the best at what she does! She has been doing this for over 30 years and knows what she is doing! She made my gown absolutely stunning and I was not an easy bride to fit. I had lost over 30 lbs and now have the tinniest waist line and Joanna was able to fit the dress perfectly to my body lines. I couldn't be happier with her service and will ONLY recommend her to future brides. Cheers to Joanna and her husband and Joannes Bridal! read more

I had just said yes to the dress and someone at Joanna's store asked a review, of course I wrote the best reviews ever not know what was about to come. If you think that you gonna save money and get your dream dress, sorry is not here. After buy my dress Joanna charged my the SAME AMOUNT I had paid on my dress for alterations (U$650), the dress was a little thigh but still would zip up so as you can imagine she didn't have to do any magic but a little something here and there, well what were my options, right? Unfortunately I didn't have any tailor I could trust my wedding gown so I got stuck with Joanna and feeling robbed. Unless you don't need alterations go somewhere honest. Ps: the alterations were really poor read more

I was very impressed with my experience at Joanna's Bridal Boutique for a number of reasons. First, I came in on a Saturday without an appointment and was taken in right away. I told the gentleman at the counter that I was desperate because I was behind on purchasing a bridesmaid dress for my brothers wedding and needed it in less than eight weeks. Luckily there was a large number of short dresses and the turquoise color matched the swatch that I brought perfectly. I am a super fast and very easy customer, so I just picked five dresses, tried them on, and the owners husband pinned the dresses to fit me perfectly. Everything was quick and easy. Even though the dresses were a little pricey (which I expected), they were very well made! Rush shipping only cost $15. I would definitely return in the future. read more

I had a fantastic experience at Joanna's. Ultimately I found my dress at another shop, but I would still highly recommend visiting Joanna's when your shopping for your wedding dress. I was looking for a short dress with long lace sleeves for around $500...not an easy thing to come by and certainly not the kind of thing that would make a dress shop owner want to spend quality time with you. Joanna didn't care that I wasn't willing to spend thousands of dollars. She offered me lots of options, including looking at some 'mother-of-the-bride' and bridesmaids dresses that came in white/ivory and could be altered in one fashion or another. As happy as I was with the dress I found and the shop I found it in, I am still quite in awe of how nice my experience was with Joanna. Definitely worth checking out!!! read more

I bought a bridesmaids dress from Joanna's bridal about a year ago and I liked Joanna and was satisfied with the ordering/purchasing experience. I also got the same bridesmaid dress tailored at the store and I was not satisfied with that experience, the seamstress took in the bodice of the dress without altering the skirt, so there was a big flare where the 2 pieces fit together that was not very flattering. Luckily this dress had a sash around the waist so I could hide the flaw. Now that I have a kick-a** seamstress (Louise Austrie in Oakland, check her out) I will take that dress to her to have it fixed. I needed to order bridesmaids dresses for my own wedding and I went back to Joanna's because like I said, the ordering/purchasing part of the deal was easy the first time. I had picked the style out of an online catalogue and when I saw it in person I realized that unless I was planning on a fairy princess party it wasn't going to work. Joanna showed me some other dresses in the price range I specified and I found one that I liked and ordered them. I gave her the measurements my bridesmaids had given me and 2 of the 4 dresses came back too small. I don't think this was Joanna's fault, I think the girls were maybe being a bit optimistic about how much weight they could lose before the wedding (?). That or the B2 dresses run smaller than their measurement charts indicate. I would have given 5 stars because the dresses were nice and the service was good, but the tailoring was not so good, so 4 stars it is. read more