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    4.8 (201 reviews)
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    Dress fitting room and seating.
    Alondra F.

    I said yes to my dress!!! And this tells you it all. Went on a Friday thinking it would be busy, but either way the staff was super helpful and attentive to accommodate me and my girls. We were able to use up the whole fitting room until the next appt showed up. Only difference here is , you and your girls would have to select your own dresses and get in and out on your own. Which is totally fine!! I was there for a good hour. They didn't rush me out. Tried on so many option, and the PRICE!!!!! So affordable and reasonable. I almost left with 2 dresses lol. Give this place a try! You won't regret

    Had a great experience! This was my second wedding dress store after David's bridal, and the selection was somewhat small so I wasn't sure I would find anything. But of the three dresses I pulled from the rack, one of them was my dream! The staff was also wonderful, encouraging, and helpful. My dress had a few things I was concerned about from an alteration perspective, and one staff member was able to explain to me the different ways a seamstress could work with the dress to make it fit as desired. The dress was only $600 and I got a comment from my sister that it didn't look like a $600 dress--it's a much nicer dress that was available for a significant discount! I will note that a couple other dresses I tried on did have more significant quality issues than the one I bought (e.g. broken zippers, lace pulling away). I certainly wouldn't say it's a guarantee that you'll find the right dress here. But it's absolutely worth a try! You're only technically allowed to bring three guests but I was able to bring four without a problem :)

    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - bridal gown shopping solo THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on 21st Street in between Kayak Alley and K St - there is a parking lot on the corner of Kayak Alley and 21st Street wherein you have to scan the QR code posted to pay for your parking - when you walk to the storefront you see all the bridal gowns in the window and "Brides for a Cause" is clearly indicated THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - racks of the gowns are organized by size; what you see is what's available - interestingly enough I saw there were also bridesmaids gowns, shoes, accessories, etc. available as well - the fitting rooms and "go back rack" are in the back CUSTOMER SERVICE: - I made my appointment online and received confirmation as well as reminder emails, texts, and calls regarding my appointment - upon walking in, you are greeted at check-in and then the rules are explained to you: pick 5 dresses to try on at a time within 60 minutes and that's what your appointment is allotted OVERALL: - what they stand for is noble, and this is a great option for introverts, etc. but this was just not the type of bridal gown shopping experience that was up my alley

    Amy T.

    What a wonderful place! I was able to get my wedding dress here for such an affordable price, and knowing that the profits go to a good cause is just the cherry on top. The staff said there are about 70 dresses in their store at a time, but they are constantly getting new selection weekly! I came here twice, the first time I wasn't able to find anything that I liked in my size but during the December end of year sale I was able to find the perfect dress with a great discount! There isn't a parking lot associated to the store, so you do need to pay for street parking and plan ahead. I believe they only allow three other guests in addition to you to be present during the one hour appointment. Although the consultants are not there to provide one to one support they were still very helpful and answered any questions that I had. I would highly recommend any bride that is trying to find an affordable wedding dress to check out this location.

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    Sophia D.

    Love this place!!! Came here two different times once for a friend who found a very lovely dress, and this second time for my Sister they had a very lovely selection, but my sister was not able to find what she was looking for. The price range of the dresses are anywhere between 400 and 10 thousand dollars, the dresses are donated and they help brides find dresses they can afford, but I would say it's still a little pricey. All and all i would say try them out, you also need to call ahead and book an appointment for your party. The ladies at the counter both times were helpful and friendly.

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    Sheree H.

    Love the concept of providing wedding dresses for charity. My cousin is getting married and I heard of this place through her. We arrive without an appointment and luckily they aren't busy at all so the attendant let us in to shop around. She was pleasant and informative and left us alone to look through the racks and answered the few questions we had. She is not an assistant and will not help you look or dress so bring a friend to help your fittings. This place offers a vast selection of used wedding gowns that were donated, meaning they got these gowns for free. We were hoping the pricing would reflect "Charity Wedding Dresses for a Cause" but none of the dresses were cheap and some had damage: holes in tulle, ripped lace trims or buttons. Be aware of this issue. We did find the perfect mermaid gown but it was $550. Charging this amount isn't reasonable for a gown that is supposed to be for charity. Other than the damage and price of the dresses we seen, this place is cute and perfect for that "wedding dress shopping vibe". I think it's worth coming in as they get new inventory weekly. Check them out out and support the cause.

    Cassie B.

    AMAZING!! I'm from California but live in Kentucky now. I flew back to California to get my dress from here. They had so many great dresses and the prices were perfect. I really love what they do for the women charities. The ladies there were helpful and not pushy like most bridal shops. I went in with an idea of what I wanted and came out with a totally different look. I absolutely love! Also I found a super cute headband to wear since I don't want a vail. Definitely buy your dress from here, you won't regret it!

    This was on sale at $75 but needs completely new beading at the top and needed to be cleaned.
    Jodi T.

    While I didn't find the one on my visit this time, I wanted to leave a review. At Brides for a Cause, you book for a changing room for a 1 hour slot with a max of 3 guests. If you are an introvert, it's great because they are hands off and let you and your guests do your thing. They will help bring you the dresses you pick to your changing room, and help clip you when you ask. The workers are so nice and will jump in the minute you need help, or ignore you if that's what you want (which was perfect for me). You can try on 5 at a time, and if you really want to try, you could fit in 15 dresses in 1 hour (I actually got to try 12). The dresses they have are a mix bag of donations from brides and samples. This gives you a huge variety of options, but it also means there's a mix of old and new styles. Some of dresses have been altered, so if you're struggling to get a dress on that is normally your size, check the seams to see if it's been taken in. Some need cleaning/fixing while others are brand new. I really liked this because it gave me the option to try a huge variety of styles that I didn't know if they would look good on me. Size range is very good (0-28 I think was the range?), but if you run very tiny or very large, you did have less options compared to the 6-16 range. For example they only had 2 dresses in a size 0. Do not hesitate on trying a size up because bridal dress sizes make no sense. I am normally a size 0 and was able to fit in some size 4s and some size 2s would be too big. Price range is perfect for those who are struggling with money. I saw dresses from $100-$1000, but you need to hunt to find something you love in your price range and size. If you need more time to think, they can hold 1 dress for 24 hours. Overall, even though I didn't find a dress, I had a great experience and totally recommend this to others.

    Great service, had the store to myself. Good price and lots of options for different sizes.

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    “The store employee, Taylor, was kind, helpful, and provided assistance trying on my dresses and picking THE dress!”

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    Sparkle Bridal Couture - It only happens once a year!

    Sparkle Bridal Couture

    4.5(378 reviews)
    0.9 mi•East Sacramento
    •$$

    My wife and I both purchased our wedding dresses at Sparkle and loved our experiences! I had done…read moresome very casual shopping at a couple of other places, and as a plus-size woman some places had very slim pickings for dresses in my size. Before my appointment, I had a video call with Sandra, the owner, to chat about what I was looking for so she could have some dresses already pulled for me to try on when I went in. The dress I purchased was the second one I tried on, but I still had fun trying on all of the other dresses. Sandra clearly has a keen eye for design, and there were dresses to fit pretty much any style in the shop. I loved that each dress is limited production, so I knew my dress would be unique! Sandra made me feel so comfortable and beautiful throughout my whole appointment. When my wife went for her appointment, it was her first experience shopping for a wedding dress and she was very anxious going in. I had already purchased my dress and Sandra made sure my dress was nowhere in the shop so we wouldn't accidentally purchase the same dress! She had a wonderful experience that put her at ease and got to try on several options. She was certain going in that she wasn't going to purchase anything but found her dress that day! She was also able to work with Sparkle to convert a beautiful floral veil into a cape to attach to her dress. I highly recommend Sparkle for any mid- to plus-size brides!

    Sandra has made this bridal shop a true dream for plus size people!…read more As a non-binary queer bride I felt extremely cared for from my consultation phone call, to the try in day, to the pick up of my dress. Their whole team truly caters to your vision, needs, budget, and feelings. As a plus sized baddie, I felt like the most stunning version of myself! Thank you all for supporting me and making my dreams come true!

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    a&bé bridal shop - Sacramento - Elizabeth walking us through the designers, styles, and fabrics, getting an idea of what I liked!

    a&bé bridal shop - Sacramento

    5.0(459 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Downtown
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    I took my family and some girlfriends here after multiple referrals to this bridal shop, and I…read morewould recommend it to any and all who will listen! For starters, the best part of the experience were the staff. Melody (Mel) was my stylist, and she was PHENOMENAL with me. As a future bride with no clue what I wanted, she somehow picked the greatest selection of dresses in my budget, with different variations of styles. The order in which she presented them to us was perfect, and done in a way to completely avoid the feeling of repetition in the designs. She kept my mood stress-free and sweet, and was incredibly open about listening to what I liked and hated. The staff made it feel as though I was one of their own friends, and definitely made me feel confident. I actually fell in love with two dissimilar dresses in this shop, and ended up saying yes to my dress in our first session. I almost wish I hadn't been shown it yet, so I could spend more time in their company. Thank you a&bé for getting me extra excited for my wedding, I will be recommending you to all of my future brides!

    If you ever need a wedding dress, go to a&bé in Sacramento! And if you are lucky like me, you will…read morebe paired with Elizabeth. Elizabeth was kind, fun, professional, and she made me feel so comfortable throughout the wedding dress fittings. I had done a wedding dress fitting a few weeks prior and it was not the best experience, which made me pretty hesitant to doing a second one. However, Elizabeth changed all of that for me, and I had the best time! She listened to my preferences, what I like vs. don't like, areas of my body I wanted to accentuate vs. hide, and made the entire experience such a memorable part of my wedding planning process. Elizabeth took the time to curate different dresses for me to try on, took into consideration when I provided feedback, and was NEVER ever inserting her opinion for her own benefit. She also took into consideration my price range, and was always transparent about dresses being a couple hundred dollars over my budget. Two of my best friends were also present (one in person and the other was on FaceTime), and she even got a tripod for my phone to be placed on when trying dresses so he could see everything better! Customer service 10/10. I also appreciate how beautiful Elizabeth made me feel, complimenting and hyping me up, which is what I needed for a semi-timid bride. Thank you Elizabeth and a&bé for the amazing experience, and for helping me find my perfect dress! a&bé corporation - give Elizabeth all the flowers and raises!

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    Me saying yes to the dress!!!!! 7/25/26

    a&bé bridal shop - Sacramento - The outer skirt was removed for the reception so I could dance!

    The outer skirt was removed for the reception so I could dance!

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    Miosa Bride

    Miosa Bride

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    0.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    23 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    I came here with my sister today, it was her first time dress shopping, and Rebekah was so kind and…read morepatient. Rebekah considered the things my sister asked for and chose great options for my sister to try on. If you want someone flexible, with vision, and attentive to the needs and desires you have request an appointment with Rebekah. My sister found what she was looking for and more all within her budget. The shop is beautiful and the drinks were a nice touch as well. My second sister said "yes to the dress" here at Miosa!

    In one brief statement, this place truly makes me say "it's a no for me dawg". I ended up at Miosa…read moreBridal with my friend who was wedding dress shopping. We got there a couple minutes before her appointment and even after checking in, were essentially ignored while other parties were greeted and escorted inside. This happened for a while with people who came in after us getting much more seamless service; we had to re-alert the front desk staff that we were still waiting before we were finally led back. I will say the stylist was kind though once she asked my friend for her preferences, she disappeared for almost ~30 min. This definitely cut into our already delayed appointment and took away from the overall experience. There was a bit of a gap between what my friend was looking for and what the stylist pulled though I don't think this was their fault at all. Towards the end, we hadn't found THE dress and there was definitely an all hands on deck moment where multiple people came by to grab dresses, clear the area, and "assist". I honestly think it would have been more constructive to literally state that we were approaching the end of our appt time and wrapping up. Though this store carries a good amount of variety, I would not recommend this experience to other brides. It felt rushed, impersonal, and overall detracted from the shopping process for my friend. The store itself is expansive; the front exterior facade is a complete fake out because it winds and winds in the back and has a good amount of capacity. Parking is street parking which can get busy/full so allow time for that as well.

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    Ellis Blake Bridal - I said yes !

    Ellis Blake Bridal

    4.9(103 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Midtown

    Supporting character(s) experience…read more.. As the Big Sis and Maid of Honor (MOH), it was one of my duties to help an 'out-of-town' bride secure bridal shop appointments in Sacramento. This was the first stop on our second day (not consecutive) in the hunt for the perfect dress. Grace and White Bridal came highly recommended by a handful of friends, so we had to make an appointment here. I tried to make the appointment for the bride, but due to the questions asked, I couldn't and didn't want to answer them. They were personal and preferential, so I actually had to have her make the appointment. Also, this is the ONLY bridal shop in Sacramento that actually makes a bride pay for their first appointment. It cost $30 for the appointment, so I guess we paid for our own champs ;) And to note, which their website notes, the $30 fee will go toward your dress if you find one there. We were kindly greeted by our sales associate (SA). I wish I could remember her name. I do remember I loved her dress and she easily shared where she bought it and how recently -- yes, I did go buy it :) Back on track, there was a group of us - bride, MOTB, MIL, MOH, Cousin, and a bridesmaid surprised us by joining shortly after we sat down. The SA was extremely kind and offered us glasses of champs while we waited for the bride to try on her first dress. I will say, she was understaffed, because she was dealing with what seemed like an emergency on the phone and trying to service us while we were there in person. She did the best she could, but I believe it would have been a better experience if she wasn't having to multitask. The brick interior is welcoming with tons of fresh light from the many windows. It is very inviting and feels extremely clean. The interior decor is very similar to many bridal shops, but still super cute. Fun and eclectic furniture, but open and inviting. If you are a bride looking to try on 20+ dresses, this might not be your spot. It's a small, local bridal shop. They have more than 20 dresses, but their inventory is on the smaller side. They have lots of beautiful options, in varying price ranges, but they are only as big as they can be. They also had a 'sale' rack with dresses that were as-is and 'last ones' available. Might be of interest if you are cost sensitive. Overall, it was a nice experience. Not our favorite, but nothing was bad at all. We enjoyed our time there, even though the bride did not find her dress there. Bridal dress shopping is surely an experience...

    I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Ellis Blake! Sam (shoutout to my girl!)…read morewas so incredibly calming, and accommodating. She made sure every one of my guests felt included, but made sure to never pressure me with decisions and always ensured I felt calm, and heard. This was my third shop, and I was exhausted from the two stops I had already had, but this was such a breath of fresh air. The selection was amazing, the price point was better than I could have anticipated, but the service was what stood out to every one of us. I'd recommend any bride in the area (or outside of it - worth the trip!) to stop by. Truly the highlight of my dress shopping experience, and I'm so glad this is where I said yes to the dress!

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    Ellis Blake Bridal
    Ellis Blake Bridal - Kelly Faetanini Dress from Grace and White Bridal

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    Kelly Faetanini Dress from Grace and White Bridal

    Thread on Mission Alterations - My MIL's original wedding dress

    Thread on Mission Alterations

    4.6(90 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    6/5/2026: Beautiful~Thank you so very much, Nadia for installing the heavy-duty metal zipper for…read morethe 100% cotton dress~KUDOS!!!!! Now, I may wear the cotton dress as a bathing suit cover-up, wearing it as a day dress or if the weather turns chilly, I may wear it as a short-sleeve, summer coat.

    Before coming in, I called to make sure they had experience sewing patches on a military uniform…read more They said yes, that they did it all the time. My husband brought in his uniform, patches, and printed out the specific instructions for them to use. I go to pick his uniforms up a few days later and my husband tells me that it's been done wrong. They sewed his name patch ON the pocket flap when the instructions specified that it belongs ABOVE the pocket flap. No branch of the military has the name patch sewn on the actual flap which led me to believe that they in fact did not have experience with military uniforms. They also cut the name patch incorrectly so it's no longer usable. We had to order new ones which cost $20, and they were back ordered. Great. We ended up getting a partial refund from the business, but were not reimbursed for the name patches. I'm sure this business does well with dresses and suits, but I'd probably go somewhere else for military uniforms, especially when you brought in a physical copy of instructions on where the patches go, that they didn't even look at.

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    Thread on Mission Alterations - My dress was hemmed, had the sash sewn on, the bustle loop added, and the straps shortened.

    My dress was hemmed, had the sash sewn on, the bustle loop added, and the straps shortened.

    Thread on Mission Alterations - Front of dress - added straps to match beading

    Front of dress - added straps to match beading

    Thread on Mission Alterations - Excellent job removing the trail!

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    Excellent job removing the trail!

    Brides for a Cause - bridal - Updated September 2026

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