I stopped by Julian Gold last weekend when I was visiting San Antonio after hearing about it my whole life. I'm not sure why/how I'd never visited, but my family has always spoken highly of it and now I know why. Julian Gold opened its doors in San Antonio in 1945. And all these years later - in an era when upscale department stores have all but disappeared - it's still gorgeous, fancy, and incredibly service-oriented. They carry the best, high end labels. They welcome you to the store with an offer for coffee, wine, and help. You'll spend a lot of money at Julian Gold, but it's always clear why - quality merchandise and incredible service. I found a couple of things I didn't need but I did want. And I had a great time shopping there. It's a gorgeous store, a must visit for anyone with a taste for fashion, high end labels, and good service. read more

My review is about my experience with a saleswoman. I needed a black tie mother-of-the-groom dress. I was helped by a lovely woman named Ruth. She was so wonderful in every aspect from helping me choose what I wore to helping me with the alteration process. I highly recommend you ask for her if you find yourself at Julian Gold on McCullough. read more

I'd like to preface this with the understanding that I'm NEVER the person to write a review. However this experience felt like it had to be called out, especially after reading other similar reviews. I recently visited the SA Julian Gold location and was shocked by the unprofessional behavior of the sales staff, particularly the older saleswomen. From the moment I walked in, they acted like vultures, aggressively trying to claim me as their customer. It was clear I preferred to work with a younger associate who I felt understood my style, but the older saleswomen were especially rude, dominating the interaction and making the experience extremely uncomfortable. Instead of offering helpful advice or making me feel welcome, they bickered among themselves over who would assist me, completely ignoring my preferences. Their behavior was not only unprofessional but also incredibly off-putting. After this unpleasant encounter, the product selection didn't redeem the experience. The items available were underwhelming and lacked the luxury feel I was expecting from Julian Gold, considering the selections offered at the Austin location! I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and without a purchase. I expected much more from a brand like this in both service and selection. read more

I can't say enough good things about Julian Gold Bridal - they are incredible!!! I had the best experience with Melinda, Yolanda and Sadé. They went above and beyond, have so much knowledge and experience, and were so flexible and communicative throughout the entire process. I purchased both my rehearsal dinner dress and wedding dress here and always looked forward to fittings. For the wedding dress, they saved the day. I originally purchased a different dress from another boutique!! One week before the wedding (eeek), I decided to get a new dress from Julian Gold and they made it work, alterations and all. Miracle workers! The in-house tailors are also so talented and it's very convenient to have it all done there. The experience at Julian Gold is in a different league. They truly love what they do and have the most beautiful dresses! read more

This store feels like a department store from 2008... In the least positive way possible. It's very apparent that management cares very little about the actual look and feel of the store. San Antonio doesn't have many luxury retailers, but this one certainly falls towards the bottom. The workers make it comically obvious that racial profiling is part of their day to day routine; the few times I've attended the store with any friends of mine that are people of color, they are ALWAYS followed. On top of all of that, it's clear the buyers must be in their late 80s because the offerings/selections available in the store are a clear reflection of bad taste! read more

This place has everything amazing! They carry so many designers and are so warm and nice! 100 stars for them!

This review is for the bridal department only. My initial appointment to pick out my dress went well and Yolanda made my experience special & fun. My first fitting went well too. It was the 4 fittings after that made my experience upsetting. My seamstress, Alice, started off doing a great job, but her work and professionalism for such a high quality establishment went downhill fast. We pinned the French bustle in the second fitting and discussed adding the buttons down the back of the dress. I sent pictures to Yolanda from the fitting for Alice to follow as well. The bustle was sewn crooked and much lower than what we had pinned and had taken photos of. We had the same conversation over and over about the buttons that Alice didn't get right until the 3rd fitting. Second, the right side of the neckline wouldn't lay flat, and she kept insisting it just needed pressing. I've worked as a full time fashion designer for over 8 years, 6 of these years in Manhattan designing activewear + sportswear and swimwear for major retailers. I understand garment construction very well as it's my profession. Alice finally agreed to take some of the fabric out of the neckline to help it lay flat (after multiple times of myself and my mother asking her to do so). To make a long story shorter, there were more issues that missed the mark on my dress that kept being met with the "it just needs pressing excuse" or some other excuse that was similar (where the skirt attaches to the bodice kept rolling and ultimately was sewn back on crooked and showed where the skirt was seam ripped in some places, the hook and eye on the back of the dress was exposed, the zipper had been pulled either too much or too tightly that the zipper tape was visibly showing in multiple areas along the back zipper). We're at my final fitting, and the neckline was fixed, but the hook and eye were still visible. When that was fixed, the neckline started to ripple again. After trying my dress on more than 9+ times that day to see if Alice's tweaks were working, we got to a place where it was okay, but the bodice below the neckline was now bubbling with fabric. Alice said she had to take the entire bodice apart and I would need to come back (I live in Austin and this was 1 week before my wedding). I asked her if she could try to take the volume out from the lining and she refused. Yolanda tried to ask as well and Alice continued to refuse saying the only way was to take the entire bodice apart. I politely asked her one more time (after many) if she would try the lining, and she said no and walked out of the fitting room back into the sewing room. I never saw her again, and I left in tears. So unbelievably unprofessional, not just for a high end retailer like Julian Gold, but any retailer for that matter. You can see the extra fabric bubbling in just the sneak peek of photos from my photographer and photos from family/friends, so sadly, I'm sure it will show up in more photos from my wedding day. The amount of money we paid and the agreement we made for alterations makes me incredibly upset for the quality and behavior we received, specifically from Alice. Julian Gold has beautiful dresses, but I would highly advise you to take your alterations elsewhere if it's your wedding dress. read more

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So I'm one of the few male Yelpers to review this place... I went on Men's Night, an event to ramp up for the Holiday season. We got to see all their clothes on models being shown off. They had an unbelievable selection of lingerie, coats, purses, evening gowns, bridal stuff, you name it. The service was impeccable. They were most accommodating, and gave honest feedback on the items. They even offered to have someone try on the stuff for you are unsure of the sizes. The prices may be a bit high, but you're paying for top end quality, and service. The dressing rooms are clean, and have tons of mirrors. The whole store is so spotless that it gleams with shine. read more

I don't shop here for much. Not because I don't want to but because it's currently typically out of my price range to do so. But recently I was in need of a spectacular pair of shoes and Julian Gold was listed as a place to nab 'em. Friendly service right from the start. I was greeted at the door by warm smiles and helpful hands (and a complimentary glass of champagne which was great) and pointed toward the shoe of my dreams. After time spent trying it on in front of the mirror and prancing around and squeeling like a little girl, my purchase was made. They even knocked 10% off the price thanks to a special they were promoting. Loved my experience here from start to finish! read more

My wife and I were on vacation and wedding dress shopping on 11/26/2016 . We decided to go into this store to shop because we have shopped at the location in downtown Austin, TX. It was an extremely uncomfortable experience .They were assuming that we were going to steal . In the dressing room our shopping assistant warned us that two other women of color were shopping at the same time and were caught shop lifting . There were men workers in suits staring at us the entrie time . They were making eye contact and staring at us like we were doing something wrong. All we were doing was shopping . One of the sales women was was extremely rude to us when we were looking at jewelry. We left the store feeling miserable and mistreated . We were racially profiled and discriminated against based on being women of color. This store really should educate their staff. My wife and I work hard for our money . We can afford nice things . We did not deserve this type of treatment ; no one does . It was a horrible experience. Please consider not doing business with this company . read more

I had searched for six months for a wedding dress and then gave up. It was not so easy finding a dress that was not puffy, full of sequins, glitter, blah blah you get the picture. I decided to go to this store on a whim after feeling way too much pressure from a bridal salon in Austin (Melange) and I am so glad I went. Tip for salon salespeople, when you go into the fitting room to look at the dress please try not to step all over the brides' belongings. i can't tell you how great Velma was to work with. She was always helpful and professional. I never once felt pressured to buy a dress or spend more money. Buying a dress can be so stressful and it shouldn't have to be. Thank you Velma for all your help. A great little tip about the store is that it does look a bit intimidating, but there is really a great selection of dresses and they have some great sales. I got my Priscilla of Boston dress for around $1500, which I think is a great deal. The tailoring which was minimal was $200. Why not 5 stars? On my first fitting I noticed a group of women getting treated lavishly with wine and the whole nine yards. I like wine too, but I was never offered any on any of my visits. read more

I did not end up buying my dress here, but I was pretty close to it! My consultant, Amber, not only made me want to buy multiple dresses here, but also made me want to be her best friend. Disregard any pre-conceived notion that this high-end retailer is snobby and unhelpful. They were friendly, down-home, honest, and most of all, helpful without being pushy. You walk upstairs into an intimate lounge with a few private dressing rooms (schedule an appointment!), where you're immediately greeted and told to look around. Amber approached me and got an idea for what I like, then helped me pick out an insane amount of dresses to try on. Before we got started, they offerred us some champagne, which I definitely recommend partaking in during a day of dress shopping. We got to know each other real well as she helped finagle me in and out of every dress. Of course, you'll pay a higher price tag at a place like this since they carry designer gowns and are a full-service bridal salon, but it was my favorite out of all the San Antonio shops we visited and I would encourage any bride-to-be to schedule an appointment with Amber here on their hunt! read more

I moved to Austin in August and when I realized this winter after getting engaged that I only had time to bring my three sisters with me to visit one designer (Vera Wang) in Manhattan when we were home for Christmas, I panicked. Not only did I not have time to visit more than one designer, but how was I going to buy a ball gown 2000 miles away and deal with 3 fittings and then having it flown to Texas?? I googled boutiques near to Austin who carried Vera Wang and came up with two in San Antonio. I won't mention the first because they didn't have dresses I was looking for and when I walked into the Julian Gold Bridal Dept an hour later, I forgot all about the first boutique. I was thrilled, the selection was incredible, the buyer, Barbie has fantastic taste and excellent knowledge of all of the designer collections, including styles she had not selected for the boutique. Yolanda, the wonderful and patient woman who not only helped me in and out of my selections but as I was there alone, was kind enough to help me photo each dress to text to my sister for a virtual dressing room experience. I loved every one of the gowns I tried on there, but one of the gowns I tried on in NY was still my favorite. Upon hearing this, Barbie informed me that she could in fact order it through Julian Gold and I could have my fittings done there in San Antonio instead of having to fly back to NY. I am grateful for such excellent customer service and wonderfully helpful women and highly recommend Julian Gold to all new brides looking for their dream gown! read more

I really loved my overall experience shopping for my dream wedding dress at Julian Gold. I wanted to have the store be the first place I went ... realistically thinking that everything would be out of my price range and that I wouldn't get treated as nicely because of my budget. I really thought I would end up going to a number of other places. However, we were treated wonderfully and I couldn't have been happier! On my first visit, I was shown to the back room where there were dresses within my price range, and Amber was very nice to let my Mom and I browse through all the dresses without being rushed or pressured. She was very informative and offered great suggestions and advice - especially when we had a concerns about ivory vs. white! Yolanda was extremely helpful as well, very sweet and patient. I made a 2nd appointment for a few weeks later, so that I could choose between 2 beautiful gowns and to bring a few of my bridesmaids to see them. The folks at Julian Gold couldn't have been more accomodating and helpful. Thank you SO much for making my wedding dress shopping experience everything I always wanted it to be! read more

I could not be happier with my experience thus far with the Julian Gold team. Our wedding has been postponed due to COVID-19. In lieu of our planned ceremony with friends and family in July out of state, we will be meeting with immediate family only. The new date will be pushed out at least a year, if not more. My original wedding dress has also been delayed and will not be ready in time for our original July date therefore I met with Melinda at Julian Gold for a plan B. She was kind, patient and super flexible with making a time and date work for a fitting (as we were traveling in from Houston). And most importantly, Melinda was extremely understanding of the sensitivity around the situation, as this is not ideal but we're making the best out of it. Team members brought shoes to assist the overall look and the team that checked us out could not have been nicer. Making decisions around the wedding has been extremely difficult, frustrating and at times overwhelmingly disappointing due to the continuous changes mandated by other states (immediate family lives out of state as well). Melinda and her team took amazing care of us and helped ensure we were able to see how special this process is, even if reinvented. I look forward to continuing the fitting process and finding the perfect shoes in the coming weeks. Many thanks to the Julian Gold team! read more

This is the BEST bridal salon in town (with some killer basic goods, too) - here's why: The first thing you need to do is ask for Yolanda. I cannot rave enough about her. She is the best, most knowledgable, most helpful bridal attendant I have worked with (I tried on about 100 dresses in over one dozen shops, from Texas to NYC). The selection is very high end. Be ready to spend $4-20K on a dress and seamstress work. It is worth it here, granted you have the budget. What I love about this boutique is that not a single woman in 10 months as purchased my same wedding dress. It is so unique and beautiful, and I love that they have such a big selection that the dresses can become so personal. On to the shoe department. I also purchased my bridal shoes here. What I liked about Marcy/Nancy (?) was: 1) She works on commission, but she still tried to sell me the $150 shoe over the $550 shoe because she thought it matched my dress better and that I would enjoy it more in photos. You know customer service is top-notch when they put your needs before their bank account. 2) She spend almost an hour with me working on my shoe selection and offered to take them back before the wedding for some refurbishing before my big day, on the house! My least favorite is the jewelry department. I understand that I am young and was wearing a tank top and no make-up. However, I spend a lot of money in this store in other departments and was shocked that no one gave me the time of day. The older gentleman working the counter actually refused to help me. I was browsing for 20+ minutes and wasn't greeted once. I originally intended on purchasing some items, but I can't stand the thought of giving that staff any commission. The make-up counter is well-stocked and the staff are very helpful. I purchased some items that I haven't seen in large department stores. Overall, this is a high-end, beautiful boutique. Their brands are phenomenal, their sales are amazing, and the majority of their staff are experts in client services and in their fashion merchandise knowledge. read more

I attended a Tuesday afternoon appointment to shop for my bridal gown with my maid of honor. The first words Nancy asked me was what my budget is. I told her, and she asked if I was there to try on a specific dress. I said no, but I had a list on my phone of different styles from 4 different designers they carry. She immediately started looking up the dresses and announcing either that they did not have them in stock, or the price. I told her I knew the prices, and I was willing to pay those, that's why I put them on my list. She basically ignored this. She asked if it was an indoor or outdoor wedding, but didn't go further than that. I got bored with her just staring at the ipad, and got up to look at a few dresses that caught my eye. She saw, and said, "Oh, those are Monique Lhuillier" in this tone that basicaly said, those are NOT in your price range. At this point, she had not asked my name, introduced herself, asked what MOH's name was, shook our hands,never once asks me where I'm getting married, when, what's my fiance's name, looks at my ring, asks about the proposal, what he does for work, what I do for work, anything personal about myself AT ALL. Every rack she saw me look at, she announced the designer's name. Finally she said, "well there's more in the back, come on" and I tentatively followed her back. She pointed out the racks of dresses that were "within my budget". Then she asked, "so I guess you just want a pouffy traditional dress? Or lace?". She didn't pay attention to the list I gave her at all (the answer is- none of those things!) She went to the rack, grabbed one and literally shoved it at me and said, "Here's one." I'm left there, holding it. She just stands there for a while as I dig through all the racks, and finally asks if I'm going to try on the ones I'm holding. She only then takes them from me to hang up in the back room dressing room (which has only one little seat, no pedestal, and bad lighting). MOH asks where she is supposed to sit, and Nancy tells her she can just wait out at her desk. HER DESK. We go to the fitting room, and she tells me that if I want help after I get the gown on she will be outside. I ask if I get any shapewear or a bra and she gave me this hideous look, and told me no, because when you fit your dress, it will be without a bra so it's best to do it without. I take one look at the sizes, and they are not sample 12s, but all 6 and 8s, and I know I will be hanging out of all of them. I'm dumbstruck, struggling to put on a big dress by myself. I get one on that I like, and feel really uncomfortable with how poorly it fits and how much it shows. She puts a strap on the back and I go out to show MOH, and because she's sitting at the desk, I'm literally standing in the narrow hall to show her. Not a pedestal, not with nice lighting, nothing. I go back. I finally find one I really do like, but its an 8 and has about a 10 inch gap in the back. The back is the most interesting part. I mention to Nancy that it's hard to visualize. She says, "well it's not the hard, see this little piece on the side? That's the back. Just imagine a lot of it." I say I'm uncomfortable because it's so exposing. She says, "Well I guess if you want this, you can pay a fee and I and I will get a larger sample size." I feel so deflated, and mumble, "guess it would help if I wasn't so fat." She just looks at me with a smirk and shrugs. At this point we're heading to show MOH, and I get so upset I look at her and say, "No, when a bride says she looks fat, the correct answer is that I don't and I look pretty." Again she just shrugs. I see MOHand burst into huge tears. There is a nice large fitting room right by the desk that she did not put us in, and I go in there and shut the door to cry, I'm so upset and humiliated and having no fun at all. Because the top is tight and I have no bra, I feel really unsexy and it's hard to get a good idea of how it should look, so I once again ask for a bra. She tries to get out of getting me one, with several excuses, and I politely insist. She goes to a drawer and makes a big show of finding one of those stick-on ones, unsticking the disgusting used cups, and hands it to me.She also just opened the door and came in at some point when I was totally naked. I covered myself with a cry (I'm very body comfortable around people I like. Not her). She just said oh, and shut the door. What?? I spoke with Barbie, the buyer, and the store manager, and both were aghast and totally apologetic. Unfortunately, the damage was done, and I left feeling utterly miserable. read more

I went here for my potential wedding gown and left empty handed...not because lack of options but more lack of customer service. Not one person was friendly or helpful. I grabbed my belongings and told my grandmother and mother who accompanied me "let's go, I'm over it". I ended up traveling to Kleinfeld Bridal in NY and purchased a Mark Zunino gown and couldn't have had a better experience. Luckily I went there because Julian Gold was so unfriendly. I guess I should give more stars since it was a blessing in disguise... read more

The last rating from a Californian from Santa Monica is incredibly ironic. Yes, the sales staff is helpful, and obviously on commission, but so what? They will hold anything you want, and are the equivalent of Nordstrom private shoppers. If you want space, just tell them you are looking around, and I can assure you they will leave you be. They also gift wrap for free, and will be happy to pour you a glass of champagne if asked. Try that on the internet - where of course you also can't try anything on, and if you have questions or returns, good luck. Basically, this store is a throwback to a time when customer service actually meant something, and is an absolute jewel. Not the most inexpensive place in the world, but as they say, you get what you pay for. read more

If you get the chance to try on bridal gowns with Barbie, consider yourself very lucky. She's so helpful, kind, makes you feel comfortable, not pushy, and a total rock star. After shopping at JG, I traveled to Miami to try on some other bridal designers. The boutique I went to was rude, argumentative, pushy, and just overall terrible. If made me so grateful to have had such a fantastic first bridal try on experience- thank you so much Barbie and everyone at Julian Gold! read more

Although I did not end up finding my gown at Julian Gold Bridal, I still wanted to share that I had a great experience during my wedding gown appointment. Ms. Velma Reed was available to assist me in my search and really listened to the style of gowns that I was interested in. Throughout our search and conversations I was able to discover that she is very knowledgeable about wedding gowns/designers and the industry in general. She made me feel very comfortable and did not pressure me in any way. I would highly recommend her and Julian Gold for any bride looking to have a great experience when shopping for their dream dress. read more

Julian Gold - The sketches Ms. Reed created for me to remind me of the gowns I had tried in. Very creative and a nice personal touch! - Bridal Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

When I called off my wedding, the people at Julian Gold went above and beyond to help out. I don't think I've ever experienced customer service like this. I'm so grateful for everything they've done. read more

LOVE Julian Gold. They have everything a girl could want: shoes, handbags, jewelry, hip clothes, stylish evening gowns, makeup, fragrances, lingerie and wedding gowns!!! Friendly staff. Family run San Antonio business. read more

I was so thrilled with Julian Gold! My mom moved down to San Antonio last year and it was my first time searching for a dress since my fiance and I got engaged. We arrived and were invited to take the elevator upstairs to the bridal department. It was gorgeous and felt so exclusive! Barbie, our consultant, met us at the front and I was invited to find dresses that I wanted to try on. I found about a dozen and fell in love with several. When I narrowed it down to two, Barbie and the consultants were so helpful in suggestions. I finally made the decision and found my dream dress! When they put on a sash and a veil, I felt like the most beautiful bride Texas has ever seen. Barbie was so helpful, the selection was incredible, and the experience was unforgettable. If you want high quality with excellent service, go to Julian Gold! read more

Just like everyone else said, Barbie is fantastic. I was a little nervous with the prices too and yes I spent more than I initally wanted to BUT it was worth every penny and Barbie made me feel like a princess. read more

Loved the idea of a more boutique-style mix-designer shop. But unfortunately this is just a super sketchy place. They have some beautiful inventory, but you can get everything they carry at traditional high-end department stores without the incredible intrusiveness (must work on commission) and the highly awkward separate room to pay. I ended up just leaving the item I had picked out and bought it online instead, saving money too. Consider for browsing, if you can handle the icky staff. In the end, achieves snooty at best, definitely not luxurious and pampered as one might hope. read more

I went to Julian Gold while I was in town for the Holidays with my mom. I wasn't expecting to find a dress since this was my first time trying anything on. I did however try and go with an open mind. My Bridal stylist was Velma and she was AMAZING. She picked dresses for me that were right off my Pinterest page along with a lot of dresses that I would never pick for myself. And thank goodness she did that! She told me that after hearing me describe my wedding and the aesthetic I was looking for she pictured a certain dress and of course, it was the one I ended up purchasing! I didn't know this until after I decided on it. The minute I put it on I knew. Velma is so knowledgeable about the gowns and designers and I would have never found my dream gown without her. If you need a place to start or have been looking for a while go to Julian Gold Bridal and see Velma, you won't be disappointed! read more

I am appalled by the way we were treated while shopping in this store. I spent $1100.00 before looking at wedding dresses and they lied straight to my face telling me there were no dressing rooms open. I glanced at the dressing rooms and they were all available. These people are judgmental, disrespectful, and rude, I do not recommend shopping here. read more

We came in as our last appointment after many other bridal salons. The salon is above the store front. The consultants were friendly, and not snooty. They had some very beautiful dresses, but were above our price point, about 1850-10,000+. Sashes were 400-1000. Ultimately, we ended up going with a different dress. We also enjoyed the complimentary champagne/mimosas and cookies. Also, all of the dresses are a size 10. read more

I went to Julian Gold with my mother in search of my wedding dress because even though I live in Austin, my family lives in San Antonio. I called ahead of time and made the appointment because they had the Lazaro gown I had my heart set on. Sandra was our consultant and she was very helpful and patient since my mother and I had two very different ideas on what dresses I should try on. Sandra was great and had awesome suggestions after she noticed I liked the Lazaro but felt that something was missing, one of her suggestions completely altered the course of my wedding dress search. She introduced me to Martina Liana and even though I didn't purchase a dress from Julian Gold, I left the store curious about the designer. I looked up Martina Liana, fell in love with a dress from her recent spring line and found a store that hosted her trunk show in Houston and ended up buying my dream dress there. I gave Julian Gold 5 stars because if it wasn't for Sandra, I might have discovered my dream dress AFTER I had already settled for and bought a different one I didn't completely love. I would have loved to have purchased the dress from Julian Gold but unfortunately the Martina Liana trunk show only came to that one store in Houston. Thank you for all of your help Sandra! read more

I think some of the people unhappy with their experience aren't familiar with high-end shopping. I know exactly how snobby that sounds, but shopping at most high-end boutiques and shopping at Dillard's are two wildly different things. I have never once had a bad experience in this shop. I went back today after not shopping the store for years and my old sales clerk remembered me. The ONLY reason I hadn't gone back was because the last time I had shopped there was for clothes for my first husband's funeral and wake (it was sudden and I was in my mid-20s). It was just hard to go back after that. That day, I walked in & told the clerk what I needed (2 dark suits, shoes, etc to match) and why, she put me in a very large fitting room, brought me something to drink, and started shopping for me. She brought a mix of things price-point wise, and once I had settled on the 2, brought in a shoe-department employee to bring me options, and then brought in alterations to handle that as well. I never once had to wander the sales floor in my zombie-like state. She took care of everything with grace and so much compassion. My clothes were tailored to perfection in a matter of days. Today, my experience was no different service wise. But it was a LOT more fun. I needed an outfit for an upcoming cocktail party & she was willing and able to make things happen. My new husband and I were out the door with TWO options in under an hour. If you shop there - tell them what you're looking for & they'll find it for you. It saves time and you'll end up MUCH happier if you let someone that know's the inventory what you're in for. read more

Barbie is the bridal gown whisperer. She is incredible and will go above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect dress/most spectacular experience. read more

Exactly what looking for a wedding dress should feel like! Yolanda is the absolute bomb!!! I went in not knowing what to think! I was on a mission and walking in to Julian Gold was the best decision I ever made! Champagne and good vibes led me towards a dress that wasn't even what I was wanting! That's what a good consultant does! Finds what's gonna make you look drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for a dress Julian Gold is the place to go!!! Make an appointment with Yolanda, she's amazing! read more

The San Antonio Julian Gold is NOT the place to go for your wedding gown. Basically, all they did was point to the dress racks and zip up/zip down. They didn't help my daughter get in or out of the dress. Oh, the champagne was a nice touch, but we weren't there for wine tasting. After 5 dresses the one that looked the best was one from "the back room", which they really don't want you to go in. It was on clearance and when I asked if they would clean the dress (the bottom of the train was filthy) she commented, "The best we can". Really, for a $600 dress? No thank you. We left very disappointed since it was suppose to be the place for wedding gowns. Forget it unless you are prepared to spend thousands for terrible service just because it came from Julian Gold. We went to Impression Bridal in the Park North Shopping Mall. Wow, what wonderful service from our stylist, Merlina, to the manager, Jennifer, to the Vice President, Tawny. They were willing to listen, suggest, and give us all the help we needed. And their dresses are lovely. My daughter went with an elegant classic A-line. Even our experience at Alfred Angelo was wonderful. Save yourself a wasteful trip to Julian Gold. read more