We looked everywhere in CA to find an artisan who could make an old school elegant qipao for my reception. At first, it seemed like an impossible search. Every shop we looked at had cookie cutter qipao that reminded you of a restaurant hostess, that is, until we found Queenie. She took my dream of an old fashioned Qipao and modernized it to flatter me. She was wonderful to work with and the finished product was amazing! I'm so thankful to have worked with her. The dress really fulfilled my childhood dreams! read more

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Lumiere Couture has the prettiest collection of bridal dresses. I am in love with many of their dresses the moment I tried them on. I always wanted a dress that I could wear even after the wedding day and their convertible dress made my dream come true! The 3-in-1 dress could be worn in cocktail, mermaid and A-line style. I couldn't express how gorgeous and elegant it looks. I especially love how the dress was designed with a perfect blend of eastern and western cultures. I also love the pearl buttons line at the back of the dress which makes it looks even more classic. Queenie is very professional, dependable and friendly. She would make sure the dress fits perfectly on you. Some of the dress details can also be custom made. I would highly recommend Lumiere Couture to anyone who is looking for gorgeous dresses and excellent customer service! read more

The collection of dresses is amazing! Queenie, the owner of the shop, is very professional and sweet. This is a studio shop that is very personal. She was very sweet and provided us with warm tea and some tea snacks to go with it as I tried on dresses. The shop's name, Lumière, which means light in French, reflects her vision for the store- in which Queenie's desire is for the bride to shine :) If you are looking for a dress that merges both the Asian and modern culture, this is the place to check out. The dresses are beautiful read more

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I'd been watching Lumiere Couture Bridal's dresses on my Facebook feed for a while now, maybe 2 years and I always kept Queenie in mind as one of the people to contact for my future wedding dress. What kept me coming back was the Western style gown styles, but they also had the Mandarin collar which harkens back to my Chinese heritage. Last year, Queenie held a Pop-Up Salon in Irvine and I was able to try on her dresses for the first time. It wasn't busy, so, even though I wasn't a bride yet, she let me try on a bunch of dresses. We hit some winners immediately, but since I didn't have any occasion for a formal dress, we left it at that, having had a really fun time to see her dresses up close and personal. And then, we became engaged this year! So, I called up Queenie and she immediately set up a time to try on wedding dresses in earnest. I went in and tried so many dresses, but since it was my first stop, I wanted to take a look at other salons. What I love about working with Queenie is her business motto. Lumiere Couture Bridal is her baby and she wants it to grow as a designer dress salon; at the same time, I can see that she really cares about the happiness of the bride and the fit of the bride with the dress. One month later after visiting other salons and I had a much better view of what I wanted out of my dress, I visited Queenie again to choose my Red chinese style reception dress. I was able to customise a few parts of my mermaid style dress, in addition to the dress color that comes standard with all of Queenie's dresses. Since each dress is made to order, Queenie gives you color options for the lining and the upper layer of lace for your dress. Though she might not have your size in her studio, you will definitely be able to see what different color combinations look like from the samples hanging there. I purchased a pink lace on pink lining, one shouldered dress, which, I absolutely love and look forward to wearing to my engagement shoot. In addition, I ordered a red lace on burgundy lining mermaid style dress to wear during the reception, which will allow me to enjoy my day in comfort while looking very elegant. We've got a couple more months until the wedding and I am so excited to wear both of my dresses when they are ready! Thank you Queenie! read more

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I was looking for a chinese dress to wear for my chinese american wedding and picked Lumiere because I like the modern qipao style. Queenie was extremely patient during the whole process in dress selection, fitting, and styling. Queenie has an eye for style because not only did I get my Chinese qipao dress there, she also helped me get a overlay skirt of my wedding dress. After showing her pictures of my white wedding dress, she helped me add a skirt that allowed me to do a quick style change on my wedding day. There were a variety of asian inspired dresses at the studio. All the styles were more modernized and you can customized the color, lace, lining, etc. I chose a lace red/gold qipao with a small train. Queenie was super patient about tailoring and fitting. She made sure that it would be comfortable and everything was perfect when I got my dress. Since I lived in San Francisco, she even did one of my fittings in SF when she was in town. Everything turned out perfectly and everyone thought the dress was beautiful. It was so light and easy to move in, that I ended up making it my party dress and danced all night in it at my wedding. Thank you Queenie and Lumiere! read more

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I had originally ordered a custom qipao from a different shop and when I picked it up three weeks before the wedding, it looked nothing like the sketches and fit terribly even after the final fitting. My husband and I decided it wasn't salvageable and decided to try and find a store with floor samples for sale. Lumiere was the first company to get back to us out of the multiple inquiries we sent. They were very responsive and and understanding of our situation, squeezing us in for an early appointment. Queenie was phenomenal to work with! Even though she knew I was in a tough position where I'd probably buy any dress that fit, she took the time to ask questions and understand my personal style before showing me the dresses she thought would be the best fit. I ended up being torn between two dresses (which was a happy surprise since I was worried about finding even one.) Once I made my selection, Queenie took my measurements and were able to get alterations done a week before the wedding. I was beyond thrilled with the final outcome. The dress was extremely comfortable too! I'm so glad I found Lumiere. read more

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Queenie and James were both such delights to work with for our wedding. Queenie effectively encapsulated the vision for what I wanted in my dress. She was so easy to work with and scheduling appointments was efficient and comfortable. She ended up choosing a specific lace for my dress which I totally loved. We also overlaid the dress with a tulle to create a full wedding gown effect. Thank you for all your support and all that you did to make my wedding such a success! People couldn't stop raving about your dress! read more

Lumiere made me a Chinese style evening gown (cross between chi-pao and western style evening gown) for my wedding and it was stunning. I got so many compliments and it looks so amazing in pictures! I was happy I had this dress at my wedding because it was way more soft and comfortable than my white wedding dress ;) Since everything is custom made, you get to pick out your style/cut and fabric so you can mix and match to your hearts desire. Queenie is such a sweetheart and she was a pleasure to work with. I'm in love with my dress and now I need more excuses to wear it... read more

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I only have great things to say about Lumiere and the owner Queenie! I was recommended to her from my wedding planner Christine Lin and had amazing service from the beginning to end. I was looking for a Qi Pao to wear during the ceremony, and Lumiere offers the best custom tailored options to make a glamorous, yet traditional fit. You can basically design your own Qi Pao, and I had so much fun doing it. She gives you a lot of samples and options to choose from, and the final product felt like an absolutely beautiful and high quality dress. Queenie goes above and beyond to make sure you are well taken care of as a bride and will recommend her a million times over. Another thing that really meant a lot to me was that Queenie was willing to pray with me when I was going through a tough time during my wedding planning. It brought me a lot of comfort and peace knowing that not only is she talented at her work, she empathized with me and became a friend. Thanks so much Queenie for your hard work and absolute patience with me ;) read more

I found out about Lumiere through Instagram and had to see and try on the dresses in person! I am so happy to find out that Lumiere is close to my hometown and where the wedding will be held. I met Queenie via email correspondence in scheduling an appointment. The whole process of booking an appointment was a breeze, and she was super prompt via email and even was able to see us a little bit earlier. I enjoyed the entire process with Queenie, even though I was starving from not having eaten. She was very attentive, kind, and personable throughout the entire process of trying on dresses and really tried to work with some special considerations that had to be made for my wedding. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a reception dress or any special occasion dress to Lumiere. These dresses are definitely one of a kind and very special. Some styles even let you have 3 different looks in one dress! Ultimately what I really liked was the fact that the dresses still have a western style to them so that they look appropriate versus costume-y. If you are curious at all, take a look for yourself! You will not be disappointed. read more

Queenie was amazing! She was so attentive and understanding. She made the entire process a breeze, from choosing the perfect dress to being there on my big day to make sure everything turned out right, I couldn't have asked for anything more! She was there to answer any questions that I had and she was super polite and incredibly professional. If you get the chance to check out her studio, you HAVE to go! It's beautiful and elegant, yet cozy and chic all at the same time! I'd expect nothing less from someone with such awesome style. To this day, every time I think about my dress I'm reminded of my perfect day and I can't think you enough for making it happen! I felt so beautiful in my dress. Thank you Queenie! read more

It was such a pleasure meeting and working with Queenie Ho at Lumiere Couture Bridal! I wasn't sure about what kind of dress I wanted, but she was so helpful with suggesting the styles that would fit and look better on me. It was fun to try on the different dress styles and design the dress of my dreams with Queenie! The final dress design included the dress elements that I liked the best, and since my main wedding color was purple, I chose a white lace halter gown with a dark purple liner. I received so many compliments from my family and friends, and my dress was so comfortable and easy to move around in. Each dress detail is expertly attended to to make a dress that you will love and be able to wear for other special occasions. Queenie is so friendly, talented, and dependable, and she will make sure that you are satisfied with your dress! read more

My sister picked her reception gown and bridesmaids dress from Lumière. I absolutely loved our bridesmaids dress because the material is super comfortable and is extremely flexible with styles. All three bridesmaids had the same dress but dressed in different style. Queenie was also super helpful from dress fitting to actual wedding day. She paid attention to the details and helped us styled our dress. read more

I wanted to wear a modern qipao for my wedding but couldn't find it anywhere in the SGV. Luckily, I came across Lumière! They were able to custom hand make my dream dress in two months. The turnout was amazing and I'm more than happy with my dress! I highly recommend this place! read more

Lumière Couture Bridal Studio is on the second floor of a building in a quaint space. It is simple and elegant and the owner, Queenie, makes it very welcoming. My favorite thing about Lumière are definitely the dresses. The color selection is beautiful and the details on every gown are stunning. There are also bridesmaids dresses, gorgeous accessories, and other cute knick knacks like cards. Best of all, it is affordable! I visited during an event and Queenie pulled out all the stops to make sure her guest were taken care of. Between the delicious snacks and the hand crafted tea (amazing!!!), you can see the attention to detail from Queenie. Overall, the experience was wonderful. Thank you Queenie! read more

Simply perfect! I had no idea what type of dress I wanted for my Chinese banquet but Queenie was so sweet and helpful! I absolutely love the dress we created together and received so many compliments. Thank you again, Queenie! read more

I love Lumière Couture Bridal Studio! It is such a cute, quaint, and cozy bridal studio. Queenie is so nice, patient, detail-oriented, and is really helpful in assisting me with the perfect dress. There are so many dress options that are custom made for each bride. There are a lot of neat accessories there as well! This place is definitely worth checking out! read more

I was looking for a Chinese gown with a western influence and Lumiere was the perfect find! The owner of Lumiere, Queenie, is a sweetheart, and made the ordering process very easy. She even gave me several referrals and recommendations for other wedding vendors. One alteration comes complementary with your dress. read more

Lumiere bridal collection has the most amazing bridal dresses that are perfect for a hybrid bride like myself (HongKonger from birth till 11 years old, then moved to the U.S.). I knew I wanted to wear a red traditional bridal dress (QiPao) but with a modern western twist. Queenie's dresses is the perfect blend of the two cultures with an elegant and tasteful crossover. I really felt amazing in my red dress and I kept hearing people gasp and commented on how amazing my dress look on my wedding day. Queenie made sure that the dress fits perfectly with exact measurements on my body and alterations when I got skinnier before the wedding day. The dress is wonderfully and meticulously made by hand so you have to be patient with the wait time (give approximately 3 months before the wedding at the minimum). Everything about the dress can be custom made (fabric style, zipper/tie, etc.) so you are sure to be satisfied with what you are getting from here. If you are a bride who is serious about how you look on your wedding day and wanted to carry an elegant look, be sure to come here for a fitting with Queenie. read more

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Lumière Couture Bridal Studio is amazingly personal in caring for the customer and has a unique selection of east west fusion style dresses! I was with my friend to help her find a bridal gown and Queenie explained everything clearly about all the different aspects of the dress so by the end of our time, my friend had a much better understanding of what sort of dress she liked. Queenie's caring and personal approach and her ability to intuitively understand my friend's style made the experience helpful and enjoyable. I would highly suggest Lumiere to anyone! read more

I couldn't have asked for a better experience at Lumiere! Queenie and her team are great at what they do. They were able to customize a beautiful, modern dress for me to wear to the tea ceremony at my wedding this past July. Queenie was very nice and was able to work with my budget to create a beautiful dress for me. I received so many compliments and can't wait to send more brides to her so that they can have a similar experience. Now that my wedding is over, I'm trying to find another occasion to wear this dress at again since I love it so much! Thanks again to Queenie and the rest of her team! -Jenn N. read more

Queenie was so great and accommodating with my short time frame. She was able to squeeze me in and rush alterations. She has a lovely selection of "East meets West" styles of gowns. Very happy with the experience and would highly recommend. read more

I was looking for a contemporary Chinese red dress, and found it here at Lumiere! From the first communication all the way until I picked up my dress, Queenie was responsive, approachable, and very sweet! She made me feel at ease since I was planning my Chinese wedding in less than 4 months! My dress was finished in less than expected time frame too. Thank you again, Queenie :) Hope to order another dress from you for a different event ;) read more