I am SO happy I found this bridal shop. May is AMAZING and made everything so easy. I live on the…read moreeast coast, and May was super flexible and accommodating with scheduling. I had the best experience from beginning to end.

If I could give 10 stars, I would!…read more At Romance made our City Hall wedding photoshoot truly magical. We flew in from New York, and planning from across the country could have been stressful -- but May made everything feel effortless. She was so organized and responsive, and during our consultation she completely understood my vision of feeling like a princess with a gown and veil that would flow beautifully down the staircase while still flattering my petite frame. The second dress she pulled was the one, and I instantly felt stunning. Highly recommend also reserving San Francisco City Hall for two hours on a Saturday if you can to avoid the crowds and everyone else also taking pictures in the prime locations. At Romance's City Hall package covered absolutely everything: dress, veil, tiara, professional makeup, and two photographers -- all at an incredible price. Not having to coordinate multiple vendors was such a relief. The photographers reached out ahead of time to go over details and on the day of made us feel completely comfortable, guiding us through poses and capturing breathtaking shots on the grand staircase. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, romantic, and unforgettable. I would 100% recommend At Romance to anyone wanting a true one-stop shop and a dream City Hall wedding experience.

I had an amazing experience wedding dress shopping here with Hilda! She was so kind and patient…read morewith all of my questions and concerns. I found THE dress on my trip here and couldn't be happier! The only downfall was that I am plus size and there weren't many dresses that truly fit to get a great visual. But we made do! Would 100% recommend this place.

Perfect place to start your wedding dress shopping. The girls were so open, helpful and fun. Extra…read morebonus it's a family business. Looking forward to purchasing.

5 stars all around! If I could give more I would! We tried…read moreon many dresses and went into the store several times. Every dress my daughters tried on she would help them tie the corset which is very hard to do. Prices are reasonable and she even special ordered a dress sample for my daughter to try on. Best part about this store is they write down what dress you bought and what prom you are attending to prevent another girl attending the same prom from purchasing the same dress. We will continue to buy from her as long as she is in business! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!

This is long overdue....5 stars all around every time we come here. We have been coming to this…read moreboutique for 20+ years. Nicole and Cecilia are so great to work with. They are both very knowledgeable about their dresses and sizing. They allowed my daughter to try on many dresses and were very helpful with tying the corset type dresses and pinning up front of dress to show how the dress would look worn. Upfront we let them know that we were just looking and what we were looking for in a dress. The greatest part is that they even record the dress and school you are from for proms and hocos to help prevent from someone purchasing the same exact dress. And the prices for their dresses and gowns are reasonable compared to others. We highly recommend this boutique to our friends and families!

Set up an appointment on a Saturday and was SHOCKED at how many brides they try to accommodate at…read moreone time given the size of the shop. Because there were so many people my appointment got started late (which happens and we didnt have plans after) with a stylist who seemed sort of flustered. Sadly, the shop is very run down with faux leather furniture that is cracked and dirty from wear. The pedestal is shaggy with worn carpet and the whole shop had a bit of a stale smell. I wont name my stylist cause I dont want to be unkind but she seemed confused that I had chosen this shop as my first stop. Im not sure if its well understood that you shouldnt come here if you havent tried on any dresses yet but, it did make me feel like she thought it was a waste of time. Additionally, they didnt have very many styles to choose from. There were hundreds of dresses, for sure, but they were all very very similiar and either A- Line princess dresses with huge skirts, V cut necklines or heavily beaded and embroidered. I was really hoping for mini dresses, something with pleats, two pieces, tiered dresses and more color variation like off white, champagne, cream, blush, etc. I suppose I should have read the reviews.

Beautiful dresses. Cynthia helped me thru the process of trying on the dresses. She very…read moreprofessional, helpful and patient. I found my dress.

Overall I think Novella is not bad, but their lead alteration person is retired and while I was…read morecoming in, she was retiring. I ended up being charged more than the quoted amount and had to bring my dress back a few times because she missed some basic things. I don't think the person whos doing alterations there is still there so perhaps this review is quickly outdated, but I would say there's definitely not the kind of attention to detail I would have appreciated being at this price point and for this kind of thing where attention to detail for wedding dresses is so important. Every time I've been there, there's been some brides trying on beautiful gowns, so it seems like they have a good selection of dresses if that's what you're in the market for!

I visited Novella bridal on a whim yesterday after having spent the day in the city. I had gone…read morebridal dress shopping twice previously, with two different entourages in two other cities, and I was feeling discouraged about what I wanted, and pleasing others. First of all, PLEASE make an appointment with them. They have a small staff, and are quite busy accommodating brides! I was incredibly lucky to be greeted by Seneca, who after listening to my sob story offered to squeeze me in for an afternoon appointment to try a couple sample dresses I'd seen listed on Stillwhite. She was such a sweetheart, and when I returned for my appointment, had the two dresses I'd requested pulled, as well as a few others of the similar style. Although I didn't have a group with me, Seneca was incredibly patient and supportive while I mulled over the dresses, and hyped me up to fall in love with my original vision. Some of the sample dresses being sold are quite affordable for the budget conscious bride which was a huge plus! Additionally, I've seen fantastic reviews about their in house alterations. Highly recommend whether you're lost in your wedding dress search, or if you want an exceptional experience picking exactly what you want!

After visiting five other bridal salons across the Bay Area, Papers and Petals was truly the only…read moreplace I could have imagined buying my wedding dress! So many other shops give you a strict 90-minute window, pressure you to make a quick decision, and rush you out the door. Papers and Petals was a complete breath of fresh air. I specifically worked with the owner, Georgette, and one of their amazing consultants, Paige. They let me take my time, listened closely to everything I loved and didn't like about each dress, and used that exact feedback to pull options until they found my perfect dress. They were so patient, letting me retry favorites and go back and forth until I was 100% certain and so incredibly excited. They even let my appointment run over because they genuinely wanted to make sure I was confident and super happy with my decision. The exceptional service continued long after I said yes to the dress. Georgette's son and co-owner, Joseph, was wonderful to work with during my fittings. He is so flexible, accommodating, and keeps the whole shop running seamlessly. Every single person I interacted with during fittings and pickup was incredibly kind and helpful, and any concerns I had were solved on the spot. I absolutely loved my dress on my wedding day and am so happy. I would recommend any bride looking for "the one" to go here!

I purchased my wedding dress from Papers & Petals and, while I liked my dress, I was disappointed…read morewith the overall cost. After shopping around, I realized the same dress was available at other bridal boutiques for less. By the time I paid for the dress and the required alterations, I had spent over $7,000. I recommend future brides compare prices at multiple boutiques before making a purchase and ask about the expected cost of alterations upfront. It may save you a significant amount of money.

I had the best experience working with Sabrina!! She went above and beyond all expectations. She…read morewas extremely knowledgable, kind, accommodating, and efficient. She listened to all of my preferences, helped chose beautiful gowns I wouldn't have noticed on my own, and allowed us the time and space to enjoy the process. The space was gorgeous and full of natural light at the end of the day. I would recommend booking an appointment with Sabrina to anyone!

This is a very nice bridal boutique with huge collections of wedding gowns . They are categorized…read moreby different designs ( A line vs ball gown ) . A line has a small waist, fitted bodice that flows continuously to the hem , forming the shape of a Capital letter A . A lot of French Chantilly lace are on this type of A line dresses . The Ball Gown created a balance hour glass figure by cinching the natural waist and extending outward . The materials are usually satin , organza or layers of tulle to maintain a grand , floating shape . This place is popular. A appointment is a must . They charged $55 for one hour of trying on 10 gowns with a stylist . It may run over time a little bit but they did not charge us more . Each bride to be and friends got their own changing room and full body mirror , sofa to sit and wait . They serve you ice water with no charge and a menu to order latter and other drinks for a fee . Our personal stylist is Tiffany . She is great . Very patient and helpful to help the bride to come to the conclusion of what type of wedding gowns she actually likes the most . It was an elimination process . We started with 10 gowns and went down to the top two at the end . The prices vary depending on the materials. It ranges about $2000 to $6000 . Veil And alternation fee are extra . It takes 6 months to order a wedding gown if your choice. Then two months before your wedding day they would made smaller adjustments and alterations to fit you perfectly. This is a pleasant experience and highly recommended to come to this bridal boutique.

Christy and her team did such a wonderful job on hair and makeup for our wedding. From the booking,…read moreto the day of, she was very communicative and clear. All of our bridemaids and mothers were very satisfied with their work. We also rented the traditional gowns for our tea ceremony from Christy's. She was very considerate and patient as we tried the different styles. Additionally, the pick up and drop off was very convenient. Highly recommend Christy and her team!

FIVE STARS! Had a…read morefantastic experience with Christy for my civil ceremony bridal look. She did such a beautiful job with my Hollywood waves and we went with a very light, natural makeup application. She is incredibly skilled at what she does and made the whole getting ready process easy. Also, she was such a pleasure to chat with during my session. I definitely plan to book with her again for our upcoming wedding celebration!

Wedding dress shopping is a very vulnerable experience. It's your self esteem on full display and…read moreyour experience is very dependent on the stylist. Unfortunately for me, I did not get the experience I was hoping for and did not feel like my stylist was able to interpret my vision. This was my 4th time trying on dresses. I previously went to Kleinfeld NYC, Anthropologie Palo Alto, and Kinsley Couture Walnut Creek. I had wonderful experiences at my previous appointments. I decided to come here because one of my friends had recommended them. My budget was $5k so I had a flexible price range. My stylist didn't really explain to me their process at this store so I was a bit confused. I knew it was a one hour time limit and the estimated dresses to try on was 5, but I didn't know it was a hard limit. She ended my appt early at 45 minutes. Had I known I could only try on 5 dresses exactly, it would have been nice if she was transparent about that so I could at least maybe select the dresses I gravitated toward out of her selection. I felt like I was giving feedback after each dress, but kept getting another variation of what I didn't like. The first dress I tried was probably the best out of 5, but from there we kept getting further and further away from what I wanted. There were some dresses I put on and wasn't comfortable to walk out on the podium, but she never asked me if I wanted to show my guests or not. She would just immediately open the curtains and I just felt very exposed and not handled with care. It just didn't feel like a hospitable environment for me or my 3 guests. We were never even offered water. I'm hoping my experience was an outlier and I wish all the brides coming here success in their bridal journey.

I am in LOVE with both my dress and the experience I had at Bo Lee!!…read more I was recommended Bo Lee by a friend who knew of them when they were located in Sunnyvale; they're now located in Campbell. Parking is super easy; for my Sunday 3:00 PM appointment, the street parking spots were empty and the nearby parking garage had tons of space. Entrance is a little bit of a hole-in-the-wall, but they put a sign above their entrance, and directions are easy to follow to their front door (store is located on the second floor). My absolute love of this place includes: - the space is huge!! I had a dual fitting with my friend, but we weren't bumping into each other or in each other's pictures or anything at all. I saw that there was another person doing a fitting, but she was practically on the other side of the building, so we weren't encroaching in each other's space. - the dual fitting was a special request, and Jackie made sure to put us in rooms next to each other, which made the process that much more seamless - kitchen: one of my girls set up camp and poured us our teas, mimosas, and champagne in the Bo Lee kitchen. Also a beautiful space! - natural lighting: big and tall windows plus second floor venue equals viewing yourself in true colors instead of only bulb-lighting. The dresses I tried on were beautiful, but in the natural light, I could see how dynamic they were as well! Subtle sparkles, sheer tulle... it all came out differently in the natural light. - stylist chooses the dresses based on conversations and preference. Jackie, my stylist, knew the entire inventory. I just described what I thought I wanted, and she delivered!! I was relieved that I didn't have to go through dress after dress on the floor and hum and haw about whether I wanted to try it on or not. (Some people might not like this, but I feel like I had a curated try-on collection from an expert who saw the bigger picture.) - I also love how Jackie had me try on a dress I didn't think was the style I wanted, and she dotted her Is and crossed her Ts so I could for sure say with confidence that that particular dress style was a "no" from me. - both Jackie and Bo Lee took my measurements to make sure there wasn't an error, and it's the little things like that that make you feel confident in choosing them as your bridal boutique. I'm happy, I saw and tried on so many styles, and I had such a fun time! I also went under-budget for what I wanted for my dress, which is a win!

We got a dress altered to attend a wedding…read more The lady was very polite and great to work with! She was very receptive of slight changes to the suggestions she recommended! We were able to pickup just 2 days after dropping off the dress! It could have been next day pickup, but we weren't available. The takeaway is that her turnaround time is great! The pricing was very reasonable too! Would absolutely come back for all our alteration needs!

Mixed feelings about this place. They don't speak English which is kind of a problem when trying to…read morecommunicate what you want. If you're a Spanish speaker, you'll have no problem at all though. I put on my dress and she measured it. When I went to change back into my regular clothes, I realized the dress wasn't zipped all the way when she measured. I wish she had checked everything thoroughly before measuring to catch my mistake. Amazingly quick turnaround time, it was ready the same day. The hemming is well done and they were very nice. Reasonable prices. However now my dress is too tight at the bust and I ripped it a bit at the zipper from the incorrect measuring, and didn't feel I could easily communicate that to her due to the language barrier.