This was my third stop in the wedding dress search and Nicole made the whole experience amazing! She asked all the right questions and was very attentive to what I was saying and picked up on cues I expressed that indicated I had found the dress! It was a private and intimate experience and you can easily tell Nicole is an expert in her profession. She made me feel comfortable and said such amazing and positive statements to increase my confidence in the dress and overall experience. read more

I tried on numerous dresses and I initially said yes elsewhere but I was having second thoughts. My friend who purchased her dress at Lovely Bride, told me to check it out and I'm so glad I did. I had the most amazing experience at Lovely Bride with Delaney! She was so awesome! Her welcoming and bright energy just made trying on dresses less stressful. I tried gowns from the Made With Love collection and was drawn to the concept that they were "customizable." Delaney showed me various necklines and laces from other dresses. All of the dresses I tried elsewhere had certain features and elements that I liked, but they never checked all of the boxes. I loved everything about the Made with Love Dress, and the fact that I could modify the neckline (with designer approval) was pivotal, and ultimately why I said yes to the dress! I walked away from the appointment saying how much fun I had, and my sister-in-law agreed! I'm so excited to come back and try on my dress in a few months! Thank you so much again Delaney! read more

I had an amazing experience at Lovely Bride in North Park! This was my very first time shopping, and no one close to me has gotten married yet, so I didn't know what to expect. Delaney was my stylist and she was awesome! She made me and my party feel very comfortable, and she led the appointment well. Not only is she an expert as a stylist, but she's extremely easy to get along with, which made the appointment so much fun! I just placed my dress order, so thank you Delaney! :D P.S. Plan to get to your appointment early! There's only certain spots that can accommodate more than 90 minutes so securing parking will take some time. read more

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This photo said it all! My first visit to Lovely Bride and within 1.5 hr I was ready to say yes to the dress! Nicole was amazing in helping me find what I wanted when I wasn't even sure walking in what I was looking for. After trying on dress after dress we got closer and closer to what was for me. She listened to my feedback each and every time and went to pull more dresses based on the feedback. The energy and excitement from Nicole and her colleague made it such a positive experience! read more

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I said yes to the dress! And had so much fun along the way. Working with Delaney made for an unforgettable experience. She got to know me and my desires for my dress, and treated me like royalty while I was trying on dresses. She also did a phenomenal job of making sure my friends and family felt included in the process (the champagne helped!) She had great ideas for accessorizing my dress, and gave a lot of helpful tips on timelines. I also got local recommendations for tailors/bridal alterations which was a huge help. I can't post a picture of the dress I said yes to yet, but even the ones I didn't choose were breathtaking. 10/10, thank you Delaney! read more

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I cannot recommend Lovely Bride enough, and especially Delaney! She was so amazing that I didn't just walk out with one wedding dress... I walked out with two! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel so comfortable and truly listened to what I was looking for. The funny thing is, the dresses I pulled for myself didn't even compare to the ones she picked out for me. She has such a great eye for styles that actually flattered my body and fit my vision in ways I didn't even realize I wanted. After shopping with her, I found myself disappointed at other bridal shops. No one else compared to her thoughtfulness, style expertise, and outgoing personality. If you're looking for a fun, stress-free experience, go see Delaney at Lovely Bride. read more

I had such a wonderful time at Lovely Bride in North Park. I had gone to two other bridal shops that weekend and was really upset I couldn't find anything I loved. What I like about Lovely Bride is that you could see the dresses they have in store online before your visit so I could make a list of my favorites or styles I hadn't tried on yet. It made the appointment so much easier and enjoyable rather than them guessing what I might like or not. Nicole was our associate and was so wonderful! I found my dress and could not be happier! Thanks again! read more

I had my first dress appointment here because it was closed to some friends and to try on Siena by Saint. It was such a beautiful dress but Joana helped me find the dresses I felt most beautiful and comfortable in. Joana was awesome! She was a great person to chat with and personable. read more

Nicole, the owner, and wedding stylist extraordinaire worked with my daughter on two occasions, educating her about fabric, fit, structure. There were so many dresses to try on and to choose from, including more value point dresses to the higher end wedding gowns. It was a fabulous experience, now to decide! read more

I cannot stop raving about this place and the amazing customer service by Nicole! I went first time wedding dress shopping this week and to say I was stressed out is an understatement. I was sweating, stressed, and confused. NICOLE CHANGED THE ENTIRE APPT AROUND. I felt heard, loved every single dress, and I'm pretty sure I found my dress! The dress selection was perfect as well. I also recommend to anyone looking for their dress! Thank you so much Nicole & Lovely Bride! read more

Truly the best bridal dressing shopping experience I could have asked for. The studio is small & intimate - just what I was looking for! From the instant we walked in the door the team was so welcoming and put me right at ease. Delaney gave me the perfect shopping experience by putting me in different styles to test the waters, then narrowing my focus based on my feedback and ultimately helping me find my perfect dress. The experience was so fun and stress free. 10/10 recommend! read more

I have had nothing but amazing experiences at Lovely Bride SD! I first came to this bridal shop with my friend while shopping for her wedding dress in 2021. I knew immediately that I wanted to return for my own dress shopping based on the selection they offer and the helpful and positive environment. This past August I was able to return for my own shopping experience and found my dress! Delaney assisted me throughout the whole process and was so patient as I deliberated between several dresses. Delaney also offered to book me another follow up appointment to help me deliberate and narrow done my picks. I highly recommend Lovely Bride in San Diego! read more

We drove from Orange County down to San Diego to look for a dress for my daughters wedding. From the moment we walked in, Delaney greeted us, and was the most amazing, fun, helpful, wonderful person. This boutique is so cute and Delaney's focus was 100% on what my daughter wanted and she knew exactly how to find the dress that my daughter would love, and she did! My daughter is absolutely in love with her dress, and Delaney made a special memory for us in finding that dress! I will be recommending anybody I know who needs a wedding dress to take that drive down to San Diego, it is worth it! Thank you so much Delaney for helping us find the perfect wedding dress, and making it such an enjoyable experience that we will never forget! ‍ read more

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If you're looking to drown in prosecco with your entire wedding party, skip this place and spare these women the pain. This shop is adorable. It's simple, straight forward, carries a range of designers and styles, but it definitely has a theme. Do your research and understand what they have to offer before showing up. They of course have the patience to work with you and allow you to try and retry, but they can only offer what's in the shop. After booking an appointment, you have the opportunity to favorite dresses and build a portfolio for the women to work off of when you arrive. They know EXACTLY where every dress is and are extremely efficient. The women are well educated in dresses, designers, materials, production time, alterations, and more. They are polite when working with budgets and honest in their advice and opinions. The shop is small, you'll be the only bride there which makes the experience very personal. Parking sucks! Show up 30min early, you'll need 29 of those minutes to find parking and 1min to run to the shop. I won't hold that against the shop though--it's North Park, IYKYK. read more

Great wedding shopping experience!!! Had a great time! After scheduling my appointment they sent emails to help prepare you for your appointment ie what to expect, who to bring, how much you should expect to be spending, and figure out your style. I had my appointment with Delaney and she is so sweet, knowledgeable, easy to talk to! She does everything she can to help you find the right dress per your style, vision, and budget. I loved me experience shopping here and I found the dress! read more

I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Nicole. She was warm and welcoming from the start. This was my first time dress shopping and Nicole went above and beyond my expectations which put my nerves at ease. I really did enjoy building my Lovely Bride profile before my appointment. I feel completing this process helped the appointment flow efficiently. The dresses I favorited on my profile were set on the side already by the time I arrived to the appointment instead of spending time flipping through dresses. At the end of the appointment, I was torn between two dress. I didn't want to take either of them off. After a week of contemplating, I finally decided on THE dress. The boutique itself is big and spacious. Very cozy and unique as well. The windows let's in a lot of natural sunlight which made it more fun to see yourself in the dresses. Covid safe protocols were in place such as masks and limited guests at the boutique. I also liked the idea of one bride and their party at a time in the boutique. Creates more of an intimate experience and all the attention is focused on your appointment. The Lovely Bride team is also quick to respond, great customer service. Highly recommend this boutique for first time dress shoppers. Thank you Nicole and Lovely Bride San Diego for all you do! read more

Did not end up buying my dress here, but had an amazing experience with Delaney. She made me and my MOH and MOG feel so comfortable and special. I went in knowing I wanted a dress from another store, just wanted to look at a couple more spots. She was very understanding and was not pushy on anything. We pulled a ton of dresses together and there were a few I wanted to make tweaks on. In real time she was contacting the designer to see what was possible. I also like that you are the only person shopping in the store, its a very intimate experience. Thank you Delaney for being fun and so helpful! read more

I'm awful because I can't remember her name but I bought my gorgeous Alyssa Kristin gown at Lovely Bride this past Sunday and my stylist was an absolute gem! You get the WHOLE SHOP to yourself and your 'support party', which is awesome. The shop is on a side street so not a ton of people pass by, but when they do be ready to strut your stuff because you are on display! My stylist was super sweet and we had a lot of fun together. She not only listened to what I wanted, but also asked if I would be comfortable with some choices that SHE thinks I would look good in. I love that she took so much interest and I ended loving a few of her choices. The whole experience was great and she even let me stay later because I needed to try on my favorite two dresses at least 5 times lol!!! This was my 2nd try on place, and I actually fell in love with my dress at my first salon, Love and Lace in Irvine. However I am so thankful I didn't buy it there and went to this appt, they had the same dress for $300 CHEAPER!!!! So amazing. My only "con" would be that they have a limited selection of dresses. The fits we're good for mid size (I'm typically and 8 with an hourglass figure), almost every dress fit me except one where my butt was too big hahaha but she put a fabric piece in the back so it worked. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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I had the best experience finding my dress at Lovely Bride! Nicole made the experience so fun and stress free. I was nervous about the appointment and Nicole made me feel like the dress is meant to fit me and not the other way around! Nicole was SO kind and gave me an incredible time, plus I found the dress!!! read more

The vibe here is immaculate! Nicole was my stylist and she just "got me" and my group. She put on some Ariana Grande and we got to work finding a dress. She listened to what I liked and didn't like. Pulled what she thought I would like and really gave me some things to think about. I had a great time living my bridal fantasy here. The store is cute, airy and I felt so comfortable with Nicole in the room helping in and out of these dresses (it is PERSONAL in there). She made sure all the samples were clipped in to give me the best vision of these dresses on me. Although I didn't find my dress here I would recommend every bride to give this shop a look because you might just find the one! read more

Updating after purchasing my dream dress here and after my wedding! I can not rave enough about my experience at Lovely Bride in San Diego! I had two appointments at this bridal dress shop and both experiences were beyond perfect. Nicole was 100000% the best bridal dress stylist I ever could have asked for! My first appointment was with my best friend when she was visiting town and I was 99% sure I had found "the one" at that point! But I wanted to show my mom in-person before purchasing so I reached out to the shop again to schedule another appointment. Due to my mom's work schedule, she was only able to visit for a few days and when I reached out to schedule an appointments for the days she would be in town, Nicole let me know that the shop would actually be closed during those days. I was absolutely devastated and 100% freaking out, but Nicole called me and CAME BACK EARLY FROM HER VACATION (I repeat, CAME BACK EARLY FROM HER VACATION) in order for me to be able to show my mom the dress in person while she was still in town!!! She said she had another bride who also needed an appointment that day (or the guilt would have really eaten me alive to cut her vacation short!), but truly - what place has that type of customer service? Needless to say, my mom loved the dress as much as I did and I knew it was 100% the one after that! I can't say enough good things about the process at Lovely Bride. I visited 4 other bridal dress shops in total and my experience at Lovely Bride was hands down my favorite. They carry a smaller selection of designers compared to some other shops, but I feel like that really makes them know those designs inside-and-out and I was already pretty certain I wanted a Made with Love dress, so it worked out perfectly! Nicole was so knowledgeable about all of the styles and she was so kind and comforting as I tried on each design. She made me feel SO comfortable throughout the entire process, and she really has the sweetest most bubbly personality ever! Also, the shop is SO cute and is my exact style haha I just absolutely loved all the pink and how it was decorated. The dress bag is adorable, and you also get treated with a cute surprise when you purchase your dress here (I won't spoil it!). Nicole just had the best energy ever and she was never pushy at all which also made my experience here stand out from some of the other shops. I could not recommend more highly to any brides looking for a place to shop for their wedding dress! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much Nicole and Lovely Bride!!! I am so so so grateful! read more

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Don't recommend at all if you even remotely have curves. Everything I requested to try on from The wish list they have you complete before coming wasn't even an option, I was at my appointment for 15 minutes before I just left because my stylist said LA had larger sizes and should contact them. Incredibly frustrating. They charge you $25 for an appointment and it was a waste of my time. Everything also seemed cheaply made, zippers were torn, straps barely on, and even discolored. If you state your dresses can be made for sizes up to 30, then offer larger sample sizes. I'm an 8 & nothing would fit. The stylist acted like she couldn't care less. So happy I found my dress somewhere else. read more

I had such an amazing time today at Lovely Bride San Diego! Nicole was such a gem and made me so comfortable. She had great attention to detail and listened to all my feedback. She was so helpful without being pushy. I ended the bridal session feeling like I gained a new friend. I can't believe I found my dress. It was the first dress I tried on despite me trying on a bunch of dresses. It is also a style and cut I never would've expected to love, but I felt so beautiful and even cried once the veil was put on. Today was such an amazing day - thank you lovely bride and thank you so much Nicole! read more

I had a great experience getting my wedding gown from Lovely Bride! The shop is clean, spacious, and they have a beautiful selection of gowns to choose from. My consultant Lauren was friendly, patient, and helped me feel comfortable. Delaney is amazing and was extremely helpful in the entire process! She also went above and beyond to help me choose a veil. Thank you to the Lovely SD ladies! read more

Lovely bride was the 3rd bridal shop I visited and the best experience out of the 3. I was greeted by Delaney and right from the start, she was energetic, which really helped calm my nerves. She helped make this such an exciting experience and knew exactly all the questions to ask to help me find the dress I loved! Thank you Delaney! read more

In general, I had a positive experience at Lovely Bride. The associate who helped me was kind, personable, and I ended up purchasing my wedding dress and veil here. I specifically came to Lovely Bride because, to my knowledge, they are the only shop in San Diego that has Made With Love dresses. However, I was SHOCKED by how dirty this bridal shop is. Dresses were gray from resting on the dirty floor, they had makeup stains across them, and other miscellaneous markings. While I acknowledge it's close to impossible to keep sample dresses pearly white, these dresses were gross, and they either need to be taken to the dry cleaners, or thrown in the trash in favor of new sample dresses. The show room was also extremely dirty. Carpets were gross, the air vent was covered in dirt and grime, and clumps of dust were scattered across the room. The bridal shop was so dirty that my mom was concerned about buying my dress from Lovely Bride. She thought that the state of the showroom was an indication that the shop could be going out of business. Again, the woman who sold me my dress was kind and helpful. And if you like Made With Love Dresses, this is the place to go in San Diego. However, I'm writing this review in the hopes that the shop owner cleans this place up to improve the wedding dress shopping experience for future customers. read more

I had an excellent bridal fitting experience with Nicole at Lovely Bride. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made myself and my group feel comfortable right away. I knew I was in good hands when the first dress was a hit, and it was one she had selected herself based off my style preferences. She was very attentive, listened to what I wanted, and made the process fun. Would definitely recommend this shop and Nicole to all brides to be! read more

I booked this appointment due to the store having Made With Love dresses. Nicole went above and beyond with all of her help! I could not have wished for a better bridal consultant on such a hard decision! Thank you Nicole!! read more

Oh my gosh whatever you guys are paying Nicole, it isn't enough. I had the absolute best shopping experience & I owe it all to Nicole. She took incredible pictures, gave honest feedback, & was the best hype woman I could have asked for. It was like shopping with a lifelong friend. I highly recommend checking out this cute boutique for your wedding dress! read more

Came here to try on dresses during Coronavirus. The bride was allowed to bring like 4 people with her. Due to COVID, we all had to wear masks and we weren't allowed to touch the dresses which was a bummer but understanding. The dresses were gorgeous!! The store inside was so cute and homey feeling. The bathroom was well kept, clean, and had great smelling soap. Our consultant was very nice and helpful. I wish they would've offered heels and accessories for the bride to try on. Parking is very difficult to find. There is minimal street parking but a parking garage down the street. read more

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First walked in and could tell it was a dirty place. Rugs were dirty, curtains were dirty, DRESSES were dirty. I don't typically leave reviews but I was so looking forward to coming to this shop and was thoroughly disappointed. Hardly any of the dresses from their recent Instagram posts were in shop to try on. All of the dresses were dirty or broken so it was hard to even tell what I liked. Ended up leaving 30 minutes in to my hour appointment. So disappointed and so sad. read more

I had the absolute best experience at Lovely Bride and I owe it all to my amazing stylist, Nicole. She is so kind, genuine and fun. During my appointment, Nicole truly listened to what I wanted and never pressured me to try on dresses that I didn't want to. She made me feel important and confident. I am so happy to say that I have found my dream dress at Lovely Bride. If you are looking your wedding dress this place will not disappoint! read more

I had an amazing experience dress shopping here! Delaney was super friendly and knowledgeable about different designers, dresses, and all of the ways you can customize them. She was also attentive to my personal taste even when it conflicted with the opinions of people I was with, which I really appreciated. Their selection is great as well! Although I didn't end up going with a dress from here I highly recommend. read more

I love this bridal store. Delaney helped me find my dream dress and kept me calm when I was getting a little stressed out. They have a great selection of dresses and were super accommodating when I wanted to try on a few extras. I'd buy another dress here if I could! haha read more

Honestly, I felt so loved and like my stylist "got me" in this experience, which was so special. Truly I expected this apportionment to feel a little fake, only because I know the stylists do this every day. But it was extremely authentic and lovely with Nicole. She made me feel beautiful, listened to what I wanted, was prepared when I arrived, and didn't question anything I said or pressure me to try on something outside of what I was going for. She really got my vision and gave me her full attention. Just a beautiful human and beautiful dresses. If you go here and want a down-to-earth time, its worth asking for Nicole for your appointment. Although, I'm sure all the girls are great. Highly quality staff and high quality dresses. I went here and no where else, I love my dress!!! read more

We came here to shop for my sister's wedding dress. Delaney was awesome and really knew how to help my sis get to her dream dress, the whole experience was great! read more

I had the best experience at Lovely Bride! I came here because I wanted to try the MWL dresses and they had the full selection that I was hoping for. Shopping can be kind of dreadful for me, but after my first appointment with Delaney, and the first appointment of trying on dresses at all, I was sooo excited. The whole experience was really fantastic and Delaney was awesome, she was super flexible and understanding, personable and welcoming to myself and my guests, and gave good advice to ease the decision-making. At no point did I feel pressure to choose a given dress in a certain time frame. Seriously, this was the best experience I could've hoped for and I confirmed the dress of my dreams after coming back for a second try on and purchase! Thank you Lovely Bride and Delaney!! read more

I don't write many reviews but I have to rave about my experience at Lovely Bride SD. First I want to thank Anne for being so helpful and supported during our appointment. My mother, grandmother, and I were their first appointment since temporarily closing due to Covid-19. They were on top of keeping everything sanitized and helped us set up Zoom for family and friends who could not be at the appointment. Anne was an amazing stylist and really listened to me. She pulled some dresses I saw online and wanted to try as well as pulling a dress she thought would fit my wedding vision. I put on the dress she pulled first and it was the dress! My mother and I were in tears of joy and I felt like a bride. I tried on ally the dresses but none had the same feeling. We had some extra time and Anne let me put the first dress on. Still had the bride feeling! We had another appointment later that day. So Anne wrote down my measurements along with the dress and matching veil. The next place we went to was a bust. That evening I email Rebekah the owner of the shop saying yes to the dress! Rebekah was also amazing with quickly answering any questions I had with sizing, ordering, and alterations. I have 6-8 months till my dress comes and I can't wait! Thank you ladies at Lovely Bride SD for helping me find my dream dress! read more

Made an appointment here on a whim because the dress I had made didn't work out and I was ready to face my anxiety of going wedding dress shopping. The shop isn't small, but isn't large either. The one thing I do wish is that the windows weren't open for people on the streets to peek in while you're trying on dresses. They can't see the actual dressing area, but any pedestrian can certainly see what you're trying on which seemed kind of weird to me. I understand wanting to show off the dresses that are available, but maybe have a separated area for privacy? The street isn't a main street, but still. I would've preferred a more intimate setting, albeit the natural lighting did help with visualizations. There aren't a TON of dresses here, but they were certainly a lot more my style. I'm not a huge fan of large, traditional, structured wedding dresses so I was really happy to see that this shop had more bohemian style dresses that were a lot lighter in weight and much easier to move around in. Most of the dresses they have were pretty fitted, so maybe not the place to look if you're looking for something with volume. I'm not super convinced that I've found the one here, but they did have some options that are still up for consideration. I'm thinking about making the drive up to LA to their Pasadena location. The website shows that each location may have different offerings and may have more variety. read more

Pros: - Pretty dresses from unique/boho designers. Wide variety of styles to choose from. - Cute store, 1:1 attention, nice location on a quiet street in North Park. - Accessible price points. Cons: - NOT for curvy girls. Literally the sample sizes are like a size 4. I consider myself a healthy/fit person, and there were some that I was literally being sausaged in to. Had I been a taller or more curvy girl, I could see this really ruining what is suppose to be a magical experience in a girl's life. Note to owners: Get sample sizes for normal people's bodies, and then get those clip things to shrink them. - My specific sales associate experience was not amazing, as she had to cut our appointment short by 20 minutes to get to another job, but I am going to chalk this up as an outlier day. - Provide some kind of lining for the "naked dresses". They are completely sheer on top, and I was not super comfortable coming out to my mom or the world that can see me through the big windows half topless. Maybe throw some cups in the dressing room for the more modest brides? Otherwise, love the designers they carry, and do feel it is worth a trip! read more