5 Stars - The Perfect Dress & The Perfect Experience!…read more Helen was an absolute dream to work with during my wedding dress journey! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for. As a nervous bride hoping for everything to fall into place, Helen's patience and kindness meant the world. She provided me with a variety of beautiful options to try on, was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and helped me find the perfect dress--within my budget! Her eye for design is amazing, and she really knows how to help brides feel confident and beautiful. Her team was also fantastic--quick with alterations, transparent about timelines and pricing, and so warm and welcoming. I felt genuinely loved and cared for every step of the way. Helen is incredibly talented and exactly the kind of person you want by your side when choosing your wedding dress. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride-to-be. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!

Helen and Irina are the ultimate wedding dress team! I could not have been happier with my one of a…read morekind Helen Miller custom dress. It was everything that I wanted: elegant, ethereal, and whimsical. Prior to finding Helen's Bridal shop, I had been to about 10-15 bridal shops around the Bay Area and was even talking to international designers. Helen's place was my last stop and I was about to go with another dress I wasn't 100% sure about, until I got that "feeling" while trying on dresses at And Something Blue. Helen's dresses are unique and exude elegance + class. She is a true visionary. Her prices for a custom dress are incredibly low and cannot be beat. She has her dresses made in Europe, so if you are looking for a European feel in San Francisco, this is the place for you. Irina was also an expert on what to do on all things alterations. It's clear she has an incredible depth of knowledge that few seamstresses have. I cannot recommend Helen and Irina enough!

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 I don't think the person whos doing alterations there is still there so perhaps this review is quickly outdated, but I would say there's definitely not the kind of attention to detail I would have appreciated being at this price point and for this kind of thing where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!

Marina at Le Caprice is a lifesaver!…read more I ordered a Vivienne Westwood gown from a very popular bridal shop. When I tried it on during pickup, I knew something was off. It took 3 stylists just to hook the dress together before it could be zipped up. I had not gained any weight since ordering, and the dress felt like it had been ordered a size too small. The stylist who was helping me put on the dress kept reassuring me that the gown had a hard corset, and because it was strapless, it was meant to fit that tightly. Well before my actual wedding, I had my courthouse ceremony... I needed a lot of help to get the dress hooked on, and when it came time to drive to the courthouse, I couldn't even sit up. I had to lean the car seat all the way back in order to make it to the courthouse. The entire afternoon I was so uncomfortable that I didn't even want to drink water. After that experience, I brought my dress to Marina at Le Caprice. She took one look at my back and didn't even bother zipping me up. She assured me that my dress was too small, that it was not just in my head, and offered to remove the zipper and replace it with a corset back! I was nervous because I really loved the top part of my dress and how snatched it made my waist look, but when I received my dress it still looked just as perfect! Not only that, but I was completely comfortable in it when I was sitting and eating at my reception (: Marina was able to complete the alterations super fast at a fair price and I think the corset was elegantly executed. I highly recommend coming to Le Caprice!

My wedding dress turned out so beautifully! I'm a petite person so needed a good amount of length…read moretaken off the front and skirt adjusted higher to hit my waist. I also wanted to emphasize some curves and add extra lift to the girls~ All the above was done without an issue! I was also allowed to schedule in quick try ons to see an alternate bustle option and if my veil matched well. The staff was professional, honest, and thorough with answering my questions. My dress and veil were steamed before pick up, and I was glowing on my wedding day

I worked with Sarah to tailor my wedding dress. I had a simple dress I bought online for an…read moreelopement style wedding and wanted to adjust the length. Sarah completely understood my needs and was consultative, friendly and professional throughout the service. I came in with somewhat vague requirements, and Sarah helped me to arrive at a vision that I thought was really beautiful and appropriate to the occasion. Given the simplicity of the job, Sarah was able to complete the tailoring within 2 weeks, which I really appreciated! When I came to pick up the dress, Sarah was interested in my input and invested in making sure I loved the dress -- which I did! The price was absolutely reasonable as well. I'd highly recommend Sarah for any wedding dress alterations!

Sarah did a wonderful job with tailoring and fixing my wedding dress in March 2021! After…read moreaccidentally ripping the delicate lace on my dress during my bridal salon fitting (so scary), I brought the dress to Sarah and she assured me that she could fix it and appliqué the original flower pattern on top. On top of that, she also helped to alter it to fit me much better. She did all this extremely quickly and efficiently! During my two times in her studio in SF, her services seemed to be in high demand, with other brides having appointments before and after mine, even during the lull of the pandemic. She was friendly an professional, and I highly recommend her for the alterations she did on my Lace & Liberty gown.

Lisa & Jess from Riley Loves Lulu pulled off our dream wedding! They helped us plan and execute…read moreevery detail for a glamping weekend wedding spread out over three days. The event included five meals, nearly 100 guests staying onsite, and multiple activities throughout the weekend. They handled it all flawlessly! We couldn't be happier with the way it turned out, and our guests had a blast. We really appreciate all they did for us, making sure everything was thought through, accounted for, on track, and well run. They are an awesome team, and we can't recommend them enough!

Working with Riley Loves Lulu was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Lili was an…read moreabsolute angel and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress free. She understood the vision and energy we wanted for our day and brought it to life. Every piece of guidance was thoughtful and kept us on track with our design and budget. Our wedding ended up exceeding all my expectations and I couldn't believe how beautifully it all came together. On our wedding day I knew Lili was handling everything with grace and going the extra mile to ensure everything went smoothly. Being able to trust the process (and the planner) allowed us to be fully present with each other and our guests. Having an amazing planner made the entire experience even more memorable!

I'm so glad I went with Mila (Fichu owner) for my wedding dress alterations. She was incredibly…read morekind throughout the entire process, and the end result was better than I could've imagined! My dress had a very detailed lace pattern at the top and a mesh backing, making it complicated to work with. I also procrastinated booking an appointment, so by the time I dropped it off it was only 6 weeks before my wedding. It was her busiest time of year (with postponed 2020 weddings), but she still made it work without complaining. She was able to beautifully alter it (even though my weight dropped a bit, requiring a third fitting). The dress fit perfectly without compromising any of the original gown's design. Mila is such a joy to work with; I will definitely go to Fichu for all my alterations in the future.

Mila is next level! I found my dress with only one month until my wedding, and Mila magically bent…read morespace-time to tailor my dress by one full size. She is professional, polished, and committed. She demonstrates advanced skill with efficiency, getting the work done with excellence and speed. I highly recommend you go to Mila early with more lead time because she's high in demand. So much gratitude and respect for Mila's work!

Carole came highly recommended for wedding dress alterations. I decided to go with her, as she has…read morea reputation for being the best..and she did not disappoint. She did an EXCELLENT job, in a very short amount of time. Not only is she incredibly talented, she is wonderful to work with! I enjoyed the experience and I LOVE my dress! The high quality work and attention to detail is truly remarkable. During our initial phone call, she took the time to answer all of my questions and didn't rush me. She didn't pressure me to go with her, made me feel comfortable and said she would be able to fit me in just in time for my wedding. My first fitting was such a positive experience! She is incredibly bright and insanely talented. She is friendly and personable. When I went to the second fitting to pick up my dress, I was truly stunned. I have never used the word "snatched" before, but she made me look "snatched". I never wanted to take my gown off. She transformed it into a work of art. My mom needed help when steaming my dress on the day of my wedding, and I didn't know what to do. I gave her my phone and had her call Carole. Carole was so kind and helpful and went above and beyond. I am so grateful for Carole! TLDR: Carole is absolutely AMAZING and will make you look and feel BEAUTIFUL on your wedding day. You will not be disappointed

Carole did an amazing job at putting a lot of love and care into fitting my mother's dress to my…read morewedding day. She worked with my budget and listened to what I wanted and made something I didn't even know what was possible happen. Her studio is very clean and gorgeous. She guided me on how to travel to Mexico with my dress and gave me the confidence to do so. I am so over the moon that I was able to wear my mom's dress for my mom and the rest of my family in Mexico. My mother could not be in the states for my civil ceremony, but with her dress she was as close to my heart as possible. Thank you again Carole.

Thank you team elegance preserved ! I sent in my Monique…read moreLhullier wedding gown to be cleaned and preserved and their team did an amazing job! Olivia was extremely communicative and responsive to all my questions and the entire process from start to finish was so seamless and simple. Since I live in Napa, which is outside of their pickup zones, they were able to send over a shipping label and then email updates while the dress was being cleaned and inspected. I would happily recommend this service to any brides and friends of mine who are looking to clean and preserve their special gowns!

Pickup and dropoff were super easy with their flexible routes, which made the whole process…read moreconvenient. They were very transparent upfront about how the preservation process would impact my dress since it had glitter. I really appreciated knowing what to expect. My dress arrived afterwards in a box looking clean and perfect. It was clear they are expert craftspeople in this area. I'm so glad I spent the money to preserve such a cherished memory!