I had the most amazing experience and service with Ling N for dress alterations. She explained the alteration process and was so helpful on guiding me through the process and also teaching me a little bit about my dress and how it fits my body. She's literally one of the best people to help you with your dream dress journey, one of the best I have ever seen. I value her work and the effort she put into the appointment. Nothing can compete. She is amazing. I recommend working with her. She is very knowledgeable and she knows what she's doing. 10/10 I can't wait to go back to see my dream dress. Make sure you ask for her. She's amazing.!!!!! You will love the vibes here trust. read more

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Stopped by David's Bridal on a Saturday morning to pick up Becky's bridesmaid dress she ordered. We checked in and were ushered to a changing room so she could try it on. It was tailored perfectly to fit her and it is a very pretty dress. Certainly a dress that can be worn for nearly any fancy event. In and out in about 15 minutes. Outstanding customer service. read more

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This team needs to get together and be on the same page because they have caused me more stress as a 2025 bride. First, without my knowledge I was sized incorrectly in January when I came in to pick out my dress. By April when my dress arrived it was a whole size too big. So I had to return my dress and then wait for a new one to arrive. Luckily for them I had the time because our wedding is in September. Then the week my new dress arrives they call me to pick it up twice. Even tho I had an appointment with alterations the following week. Why would I pick up my dress if I had an appointment for a fitting? Also then, Threatened me that my dress would be returned if I didn't come and pick it up soon. Completely unprofessional of this employee. Whose name I did ask and they refused to tell me so I couldn't put into my review. Other than that the dress I received was beautiful. But I wouldn't recommended this location to others because of what I experienced. The only helpful employees were Kissy and store manager Marlena. read more

I enjoyed my time trying on dresses and they were very welcoming. The store manager was SO nice and knowledgable. I wasn't super impressed with my sales associate and had a better time with other associates that came over from time to time to offer advice and help out. I also didn't love that I picked out a bunch of dresses online that they said to assuming they would connect to my sales associate somehow but had to show her all the serial numbers when we got there. I don't know if this is standard, or my associate didn't know how to do that. Overall, I had a good time, and the store was clean and organized. I didn't leave with a dress since I am still far out from my wedding and was more so browsing. I would go back but might request a different girl. read more

Excellent service. Everyone was so nice, pleasant , efficient. I'm so glad I came by with my bride tribe. Service is impeccable and shoutout to all the staff as they are amazing at what they do, making this moment even more magical. Mihaelia was amazing and she had such a kind demeanor to her that made the whole experience enjoyable and stress free. Thank you team! read more

When I walked in, everyone I encountered was welcoming and eager to help. Kissy made me feel completely at ease and took the time to listen to my concerns and what I was looking for. I'm quite particular, and she went above and beyond to find the dress that suited my body best. I will forever recommend David's Bridal. Thank you, Kissy, for helping me find my perfect dress! After visiting four other dress shops and not finding anything, I came here and, with Kissy's assistance, discovered more than four dresses I loved that fit me beautifully.. This is your dress shop!!! read more

Beautiful dresses! Good service, I think the ladies who work here love weddings and seem super excited for the bride. The value for the money is good actually. The dresses are not even that expensive really. What's expensive is the alterations so I suggest if you need a dress, start looking early like months before you need it because there will be a dress that fits you perfectly but it might take a while to find. So I actually bought a dress that fit okay at first. Got it altered and then I found a dress that just fit perfectly!!! So I had to buy two dresses for my sisters wedding. If I had started looking earlier I could have not rushed to buy the dress and just got the perfect fitting one. Oh well, at least it was my color so maybe I can wear it somewhere else. Anyways, definitely recommend this place for dresses read more

Had an awesome experience with this location. Melissa helped me and she was an absolute joy. So patient and accommodating. I highly recommend this store. read more

My fiancé recently visited David's Bridal in Santee, and I couldn't be more pleased with her experience! From the moment she walked in, the staff made her feel welcome and at ease. The selection of dresses was fantastic, catering to a wide range of styles and budgets. Her consultant was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, helping her find the perfect gown that made me feel beautiful and confident. The fitting process was smooth! The team's professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every interaction. She also appreciated their helpful tips and honest feedback, which made her decision-making process so much easier. Overall, David's Bridal in Santee provided exceptional service and a wonderful experience. I and my fiancé highly recommend them to any bride-to-be looking for a special and stress-free shopping experience. Thank you for making her dress shopping journey so memorable! Big shout out to Claudia (store manager), Kissy (operations manager) and Helena (stylist). You guys are the best!! Never thought that my fiancé would be getting her dream dress right on the spot. read more

I could not give enough stars to this place. They saved my daughter's wedding day! The dresses my daughter picked out for her bridesmaids were super cute and the transaction was easy and the staff was wonderful. Unfortunately we had a bridesmaid drop out the day before the wedding which left me scrambling because her dress would not fit another person. I called the Santee location from Escondido with the stock number of the dress we needed, expecting to hit the road to go grab it for a friend who stepped into the bridesmaid roll last minute. Well after paying over the phone an awesome staff member let me know she lived in Escondido also and actually brought the dress to us. I was shocked and couldn't believe it. Nicole delivered the dress on her way home from work that day and we were able to make some last minute alterations at 10 pm in my friends living room. This is all thanks to the management and Nicole who went above and beyond for us that day and saved the wedding day for sure! Amazing staff at this location and if you are ever there please speak with Nicole who is the sweetest and kindest person and would love to help you on your special day!! read more

I went in to get a dress for my daughter upcoming wedding and I was ignored about my size. I advised the lady helping me my size, she kept bringing me smaller ones. To the point that after I was zipped up in one it would not come off. They had to literally cut me out of a dress as the zipper got stuck. Fast forwards I ordered a dress and on pick up day, I went to try on the dress and even though their was about 6 ladies in the front to help not one of them stoped their conversation to look up and assist me. I needed help zipping it up. The dress I was given was so wrinkled it looked it was stuffed in bottom of a box. When I said something about it, I was told that's just the way they come in 50 to a box. This whole experience did not leaving me wanting to go back. All they had to do was steam the dress and I would have considered going back for further purchase. read more

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Didn't know about this location in Santee which is located in a very busy shopping center, And very easy to get to off of mission gorge. I was able to park relatively close to the building, walk in and browse. While I had been to the one located in mission Valley this 1 was very elegant from the moment I walked in and the layout was welcoming. The dressing area is hidden and off to the back, which is unlike the 1 in mission Valley which is kind of out in the open. Honestly forgot even about the fitting rooms as I didn't see them while walking, until I was checking out a hallway that led to the dressing area. Once greeted staff was very friendly as they were organizing for the new requirements I'm guessing because of the bankruptcy. However she tried helping me look for a style of dress that I did not find on their website directly but through another website. This location has a backwall clearance which is well signed and easy to get to and rouse through the different sizes. Would highly recommend checking out this location as it is very clean, organized and stuff is very friendly and lets you browse without feeling pressured, but recommended to make an appointment if you're doing a bridal party. read more

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I bought my wedding dress here and had a great experience and the woman helping me were so kind

Overall, choosing a dress here was a pleasant experience. We were made to feel comfortable and were treated with respect and kindness. The 2 women who helped us were patient and helpful. There were many affordable dresses in the clearance section. However, we decided to look around and check out regularly priced selections as well. My niece tried on several dresses before narrowing down to and trying on her top 3 choices and ultimately making her final decision, which surprisingly, didn't take too long at all! I would definitely recommend this location as well as the women who work here. The perfect dress was chosen. Thank you so much, Nevaeh and Tracy. Your time, patience, and suggestions were all greatly appreciated! read more

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Andrea really made this day special for me. I've only been to a few weddings before, never been to a bridal fitting. I may not have showed it in the moment but this was a very emotional experience for me and I am so thankful Andrea was the one who showed such enthusiasm, kindness, and grace while I tried on my dresses. She took the time from the beginning to really understand and envision what I wanted and really helped me with my dress decision throughout the process. Throughout each try on she continuously asked me what I liked about each dress and just made me feel so comfortable and confident with each one. Thank you Andrea, this was a very beautiful experience for me and your genuine kindness made it 10x more memorable and personable. This picture speaks volumes. An absolute angel! Thank you so much for making this possibly stressful process the most wonderful and fun experience ever. read more

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I would give this store a zero star rating if that was possible. I had store credit from one year ago ($150), and the sales representative refused to accept it. I I Apparently David's Bridal filed for bankruptcy but refrained from giving notice. I am extremely disappointed with this company. Additionally, I purchased shoes online, and they got delivered to my house while I was out of town on vacation in a different state. I returned 9 days after my shoes were delivered and they will not accept my return because it of a 7-day return policy. Don't buy from David's Bridal. I will never shop here again. read more

Lily was the sweetest thing in the world, she helped us so well and had amazing taste, litterly provided therapy to the bride. Loved her and wish she could come to the brides Disneyland wedding!! Amazing selection of outfits and colors, in all different shapes and sizes!! Great quality in dresses and prices along eith very well made cowboy boots! Thank you Lily and thank you David's Bridal read more

Made an apportionment super easy, the women that helped me was awesome! She listened to what I was looking for, made some suggestions, helped in every way possible. Was very attentive to detail and was amazing! I knew what style I was looking for, but it can be very overwhelming with all the dresses. Try on a few and see what you like. Having too many opinions can be overwhelming. So go by yourself first, then bring your crew. I'm so pleased with my dress and the alterations they did. I would recommend this shop to anyone! read more

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We came in looking for ideas for a prom dress and walked out with the dress! The service was outstanding. There was no pressure and tons of support. read more

Nicole made finding a dress today so easy. she was so personable and sweet. She made me feel so special and important during this special time in my life. Finding my wedding dress came so easily with her help. Thank you so much Nicole and Davids Bridal Santee read more

Where do I start.... Had a bad experience in the mission store. They got my money and when I would call to make a payment. They would lose the dress or they make up a name , one of those names was J-LO , paid off the dress after 8 calls and the round around . I returned the dress. NOW THE GREAT PROS... came to la Mesa and wow they went the extra mile for my self and my fiancé . They Helped us out and gave us the best customer service I've ever received. The best ladies , Beth & haley helped us with all the dresses, the shoes , the belts. These ladies need a raise. They made the experience amazing . I will recommend la Mesa David's bridal to everyone who needs a dress and to ask for them. Thank you la mesa David's bridal will be coming back. read more

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Such an amazing store! I found a gown online that I wanted to try quickly prior to another appointment I had at another shop. I called to see if they had the gown and Alina answered the phone. She was so nice and helpful over the phone. They had the gown and I was able to drive right over to try it on. I walked in the store and was impressed! It was big, clean, and well organized. Alina was able to help me with the gown I was looking at online and listened to what I was wanting. She quickly went out while I was busy in the dressing room and pulled another gown for me to try quickly before I had to leave. And OMG!!! Such an amazing gown with layers of lace and sparkle from the beads and small pearls! And the shape of the gown with the support structure was something I had not tried on before (after trying on approximately 30 gowns). Unfortunately, I had to leave but Alina held the gown for me so I could come back after my appointment. I made it back and Alina was able to help me again. She was amazing and patient! Pulled multiple veils for me to try on in different lengths and with different sparkles and pearls. I finally found my gown and at a shocking great price! Thank you Alina! read more

Would not recommend their alterations department. For context, dress was not made to order-I bought off the rack and didn't expect a miracle, but didn't expect so many blatant issues. I spoke to 3 separate seamstresses during the visits I had. The neckline ended up uneven and the rep on site that day blamed the fabric and my choice in how it was altered as the reason it wouldn't lie flat, not the fact that clearly the cut was uneven if one side laid fine and the other was lifting up. The biggest scam was paying extra for the package to ensure the dress was detailed and wedding day ready, only to see dirty spots, strings sticking out everywhere, fuzz balls all over, and pieces of dirt embedded in the lace. I had to ask them to clean it up more and it still had issues when I opened it up at home. I had to look it over with my mom at home and try to remove the obvious strings and we were shaking our heads that we had to do the work we literally paid them extra to do, and it still won't look as nice as I want it to because we don't have time to get it to someone else and don't want to risk the dress getting damaged days before the wedding with no time to fix. If you find a dress you like here, do yourself a favor and take your dress to be properly cleaned/detailed elsewhere. read more

When I first walked in the store, my first impression was it is so organized and clean. I saw Tracy and she had a smile on her face and welcomed me. She was so helpful throughout my whole appointment. I liked that she was honest and did not just tell me what I wanted to hear. It is refreshing to have someone like that and will not have you go out looking not so great. I will make sure I have her help me when I go back for alternations. read more

I can't say enough great things about my experience at David's Bridal. I was nervous about going and didn't know what to expect but they made the process incredibly easy and comfortable. Riley was the perfect stylist for me and very sweet. She had patience with all of my moms questions, she made sure I got everything I wanted, and treated me like a friend. Tracy brought the celebration to the moment and made sure I got the best price. I entered the shop not knowing what to expect and I left with my dress, jewelry, and more! If you are looking for a dress for your special day, make sure to make an appointment here with them! read more

The staff was super friendly and Tammy who helped me pick out my dress so was funny and helpful it definitely made the process so smooth and easy!! She helped me find a few of the dresses from my wishlist and even grabbed a couple that were very close and felt seemed a lot like what i was going for. The value for the dresses we were finding were perfect and within the price range. Had the family laughing and having a good time with us! Left happy and left saying yes to the dress she helped me find read more

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Beautiful new location! If you want the bridal experience come here. You're warmly welcomed and assisted with whatever you need. The tailoring department exceeded my expectations as well. My dress fits like a glove now! It was a bit on the pricey side but often in life, you get what you pay for. read more

First and foremost Mar, the manager, is an absolute angel!!! She is who helped me find everything I needed. She made me feel so comfortable and seen the moment we walked through the door. I loved how you don't need an appointment and can just come browse and check out the inventory. On top of that there was absolutely no rush nor were we pressured to make a decision. I was also highly surprised at how beautiful the dresses were along with the organization and flow of the store. It all just happened effortlessly. Also! My sister found her maid of honor dress there the same day! THANK YOU MAR! I adore you and appreciate your service more than you'll ever know. Many blessings to you and your team. read more

Went in for a last minute dress and the staff was SO amazing! Kissy and Tracy were so sweet and helpful and really made us feel comfortable. Not only did they make us comfortable but truly gave us a wonderful experience. Kissy made sure that things fit correctly and never left us wondering where she was. They had a wonderful selection! We did have to go to the mission valley location for a different size of dress- and they dont even compare to this location. This location is GORGEOUS and makes you feel very VIP and comfortable!!! Will absolutely be doing my shopping here in the future!! Thank you so much! read more

We had two interactions at David's bridal. One was purchasing dresses and one was returning the dresses. While buying the dresses the lady helping my daughter was friendly and made the experience fun. While returning one of the dresses, there were two different girls who showed her the same friendly demeanor. Everybody there treated her like a friend. It made her prom dress buying experience special. It is experiences like these that are magical and our family will always remember the occasion fondly. read more

Noelle was an absolute dream to work with! I came in with my mother on a Sunday morning, knowing nothing about dress shopping (other than I really wanted to walk out with a dress lol). We had a one hour appointment and the location was extremely clean and sanitary with everyone in masks. Noelle is clearly a professional and made my appointment a breeze. From swift and accurate measurements to tailoring my dress choices with the perfect accessories, she absolutely exceeded my expectations and made my dress fitting an experience I'll never forget! The whole staff seemed incredibly friendly but if you're looking for someone who can take all the stress out of your dress shopping experience, look for Noelle :) read more

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I seldom leave reviews but I had to leave a review for Tracy Racheter! She was friendly, professional but most of all patient! I had a return that was past the refund date but still in time for exchange and she was amazing even though I was a hot mess! Her patience and customer service was stellar and the entire time she had a smile on her face! Happy customer! read more

Horrible experience with the alterations. I went in a 2ND time to DB to try on dresses and brought the initial dress i purchased  to try it on again in the store. I decided to stick with it and decided to do alterations w/ DB. the seamstress came out and quoted $200 explaining the hem and having to restitch the lace. 1st appt 2/22, I felt like the seamstress pressured me to get the bustle. Given that its DB, I figured I was in good hands. When it came to paying, it came out to be $500, double from what she initially quotes before the appt. I didnt want to argue at the time and figured inflation and that I was in good hands so I just accepted it and paid. All she said was "prices were increased recently". I figured if I was going to pay this much, the quality is going to be worth it. I came back 3/24 and noticed the side of my bust was not stitched back. I was told they had to finish it still and thought that was weird. They offered to show me the bustle and the seamstress struggled to find the loops and buttons that they added. I was standing in my dress for a long time while she tried to figure it out and I started to grow frustrated bc if she was struggling, the person that did it, the chance of someone else doing it at the wedding might struggle too. I took off the dress and had a better look at it and  noticed the stitching from the hem felt rushed and half effort bc the stitching wasn't consistent and some of it wasn't even sewn on. I looked at the bustle, it didn't look cohesive, it had 2 pieces of lace that didn't match added to the dress and the thread used for the loops was darker in color and it stood out a lot. I explained it nicely a few times and then got frustrated because the main seamstress told me that its not "random" and why they had to do it that way. I told her I understood her reasoning but the overall look didn't match and this process wasn't explained to me. I even told her initially I didn't know what a bustle is and how it worked and she didn't explain that random material was going to be added to the train. I figured if thats the case they would make it match and be consistent. She looked annoyed with me and kept saying she doesn't get what I'm saying, shaking her head, and saying why they did it that way. I was frustrated bc there was 0 empathy and instead of saying sorry, ill try to understand,  ill see what I can do, she was adamant and said I was in the wrong and thats the way a bustle is. The store manager (the saving grace of the situation) looked over the dress with me and even agreed that it wasn't a good job and offered a solution.  I saw that the seamstress was making a face as if im wrong and being ridiculous which didn't help. She never said sorry for messing up my dress. She never consulted me of how they were going to do the bustle. I had to ask to her to give some space while I talked to thr manager instead of standing there making me feel worse. The manager asked if I will allow them to try to repair it and offered to switch the bustle method using tulle instead of the random lace that they used and this will also give time to reach out to the district to see how they can compensate for the inconvenience. I came back 4/4,  It looked better, but the manager mentioned that they couldn't use tulle bc there was a hole in the train where the og seamstress stitched the random lace. Ive looked over my dress plenty of times and even examined it the day I dropped it off initially and there weren't any holes in the train. Which makes me think the  random placing and rushed stitching was to hide it. Even with this and the inconvenience and frustration caused at the 2/22 appt, the manager mentioned that corporate couldn't compensate anything since this was labor that was paid for.  I understand that but the quality of the labor and the inconvenience caused i figured there would be some type of compensation. I paid for an alteration, not to be inconvenienced and treated horribly for the seamstress. I understand a culture barrier, being a minority myself and growing up with a different culture, I always take culture into consideration on communication. And the treatment wasn't a culture barrier. Im really upset and disappointed that this was my experience with DB. read more

This store is AMAZING. All of the staff from the greeter to the sales associates to the managers are wonderful. I originally went to the mission valley location first because it was closer to me. I called and was put on an endless hold. When I went in, I wasn't greeted at all. When I wanted to pay for a dress, I wasn't able to get help (and the woman was rude about me being a walk in as if I was some peasant she didn't have time to assist). At Grossmont: Gza was able to assist me super last minute and was so friendly and helpful. She helped me try on some more options and I was able to order my dress and get in and out very quickly! Marlana, the manager, was apologetic for my horrible service at Mission Valley and was very accommodating. I would recommend this David's Bridal to anyone. It's a very nice store and it is nice to try dresses on IN YOUR ACTUAL SIZE. Other higher end stores don't offer that and their dresses are NOT any higher quality, just more expensive. read more

Ordered prom shoes for my sister in store a few weeks ago because we wanted a new not tried on pair, like was available in store at the time. Received a call that the shoes were delivered and ready to be picked up at the store. My sister went in store to pick up the shoes and they tried to give her the old display shoes that she had originally tried on. When the clerks were questioned about the shoes not being new, they miraculously found the pair we had ordered. Will not be returning. read more

BEST DAY EVER! First of all let me start by saying that this was my very first time walking into a Bridal shop. That being said I was a little nervous helping my fiance pick out her wedding dress. My nervousness quickly turned into excitement as Marlana and her team, Melanie and several other assistants bent over backwards for my future wife! I absolutely recommend and wouldnt trust anyone else with my special day! Thank you. Adam N read more

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Excellent customer service. I am really impressed by Ashley who went out of her way to call a bunch of stores to find the dress I really wanted in my size. She made arrangements to get another store to ship it to their store for me to try on. I so appreciate her taking the time to do this for me as the dress was out of stock on-line. She was very sweet and professional. David's Bridal is so lucky to have such an excellent employee who really cares about their customers. Thanks again Ashley - I will refer all my friends to your store read more

I came to David's Bridal near Grossmont Center hoping it would be an improvement over my recent Mission Valley store experience when despite having an appointment - I left without any service after 30 mins. It certainly was better at Grossmont! As soon as I entered the store, with my sister, we were warmly greeted ... and they wanted to help us. I felt cared for the entire time I was trying on dresses & pantsuits; it was far better service than what I received at the Mission Valley store. I needed 2 outfits: a dress and a pant suit. Unfortunately, they didn't have the pantsuit in my size. I did find the perfect dress, though! Julia called the Mission Valley store to see if they had the size I needed. She was on hold for quite a long time. So she attempted to call again, and was connected and then disconnected. According to their online inventory, they had 1 in my size. So I happily paid for the dress and then reluctantly drove to the Mission Valley store. There was no warm greeting. I found the pantsuit style I was looking for but none were the size I needed. My sister took one sample up to the counter to inquire, and I noticed one was hanging behind the lady. It turned out to be the correct size, and the lady took me to a room so I could try it on. I noticed some minor damage, but tried it on anyway ... and the fit was perfect! I went to the counter to purchase and waited. It was more than 5 minutes before anyone acknowledged us, and after another few minutes I decided to leave. I got in my car, called the Grossmont store and placed my order. They deserved my business far more than Mission Valley and their horrid customer service. I highly recommend the Grossmont David's Bridal. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

I had awesome experience picking out my wedding dress. Jean and Hajar were amazing!!!! Thank you so much for making me feel like a princess. They were very kind and patient and made the process so easy. I highly recommend this location! Angelika read more

Based off my experience with my stylist, Kinzie, I had a great experience and even found the one! Kinzie was very helpful and patient with me as I decided through the dresses. She even suggested a dress I had liked a lot and did not push the purchase of that dress so I appreciated it and the fact that she didn't pressure me at all was comforting, in addition to dealing with family & bridal party, thank you thank you KINZIE! You are a great stylist. PS CALL to book your appointments, the website allows double booking for some reason, so my appointment time was pushed 30 minutes back due to another fitting appointment scheduled at the same time as my appointment. Kinzie was apologetic and checked in with me and my MOH a couple times the first time we visited the store, to assure us she would be with us soon. Thanks for the communication Kinzie. read more