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    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    18 years ago

    Locals you can pick up the tux for free, no shipping necessary. See it can pay to live in the Tri-Valley.

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    J'aime Bridal - Dress try on. Photos by Kayla Murk

    J'aime Bridal

    4.2(470 reviews)
    2.3 km
    •$$

    I had an amazing experience at J'amie Bridal thanks to Jenn! She made me feel comfortable and…read morereassured throughout the entire appointment. She took my inspiration and brought it to life, using her extensive knowledge to pull dresses that matched my vision. She also encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone, and I'm so glad I did! I never felt pressured, and thanks to Jenn's expertise and support, I found my wedding dress here. I highly recommend J'amie Bridal, especially if you get the chance to work with Jenn!

    We came to look at bridal gowns for the first time . One of my family members got proposed to in…read moreDecember and they plan to have a wedding in Oahu in the year of 2028 . They like to have a grand wedding with lots of guests. We start looking at dresses and plan for all the other details for the wedding. My family booked the appointment on line . She honestly put done 2028 as the future wedding date. A $25 fee was required to come look at the wedding gowns . Then an older lady staff called her back . She sounded very upset that she wedding would be in 2028 and not this year . She told her that " if you don't have money to pay for the dress , you could bring cash to tip your stylist! You are not buying a wedding gown now , I don't know what to do with you ! " She was so rude over the phone . My family member is a licensed health care professional. She was just in shock. Since she has paid the $25 on line for the 1.5 hour appointment, we showed up at Janine bridal today at 10 am on a Saturday morning . We arrived 3 minutes before 10 am . Two Caucasian ladies walked in ahead of us. There were two older female staffs inside . One with blonde hair and the other taller lady staff has dark brown hair . The blonde hair lady looked at us , did not smile, did not say welcome to Jaime bridal , or good morning. They helped the two Caucasian ladies ahead of us . The front counter was left with a younger Asian female staff . Her name is Christina. She worked part time there and she was our stylist for this appointment . Christina is very sweet , patient and helpful. After she knew that was our first time looking at the wedding gowns, she gave us a 5 minutes introduction of the gowns and the basis set up of the bridal shop . Then we looked around and pulled 6 dresses to try . Christian helped to fix each gown and made suggestions like how to tailor it to make it look nicer on the bride -to- be . After one hour of try and error , we narrowed down to two wedding gowns that we love . Christina wrote done all the details , gave us a small card for the information. Then she mentioned the trunk show coming up at the end of January 2026 . But we are obligated to buy a wedding gown if we attend the trunk show . Today is January 3, 2026 Saturday. We would have a bad experience about Jaime Bridal from the way the other lady talked to my family member with the bitchy attitudes. Thanks to Christian , these have all changed . Customer service is the primary focus on retailer business . I am not sure how this could have been misinterpreted.

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    Blossoms Bridal & Formal

    3.6(593 reviews)
    7.8 km
    •$$

    We went shopping today for my son's prom date dress. My son decided just this week that he was…read moregoing to attend his senior ball and officially confirmed with his date on Wednesday. We visited Blossoms, where we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were assisted by Tessa, who was absolutely amazing. She helped us explore several beautiful options and guided us through the process with patience, professionalism, and great attention to detail. We narrowed it down to two final dresses and ultimately chose the one that perfectly matched the color of my son's tuxedo. We also had the pleasure of meeting Katie, the manager, who took the time to speak with us, reaffirm our choice, and help us confidently seal the deal. Her kindness and expertise truly added to the experience. I sincerely appreciate the excellent customer service and the beautiful selection of dresses. This experience made an already special occasion even more memorable. We will definitely be back for my daughter's future special events

    DO NOT GET YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS DONE HERE!!!…read more I purchased my dress at Blossom's and decided to also have my alterations done there because, why not? It's a bridal store, and I trusted that I was leaving my wedding dress with professionals. Unfortunately, they made my dress worse than when I first received it. The delicate threading was damaged, the lace was uneven, the sleeves did not match, and the front of my dress was left crooked and poorly done. I pointed out issues during my fittings and asked for them to be corrected, only to come back and find that they still had not been properly fixed. I ended up having to take my wedding dress to another alterations professional just weeks before my wedding and pay over $500 to repair the damage and fix the alterations that were done here. The second alterations professional had to correct problems that should never have happened in the first place. What makes the situation even worse is the lack of accountability afterward. I was told that the person who altered my dress is an independent contractor. However, she performs alterations inside their store and is the person they provide to customers for alterations. The owner had already sent me a photo of my alteration invoice showing the different alterations that were done to my dress. Later, she told me that according to their records, the only alterations performed were inserting the bra cups and repairing the zipper, and that only $35 could be refunded. However, the invoice she had already sent me clearly showed the additional alterations I had been explaining. Being told something completely different from what was shown on the invoice she personally sent me was extremely concerning and felt dishonest. I was also told that because I took my dress somewhere else to have it fixed before the owner could personally inspect it on me, they could not take responsibility. My wedding was approaching. I was not going to leave my wedding dress damaged just so they could inspect it first. I had already given them opportunities during my fittings to fix the problems, and they were not corrected. Even if only the bra cups and zipper had been altered, how did other parts of my dress that supposedly were not being worked on end up damaged? I asked for a full refund of $550. The owner said she could not give me a refund because of store policy and because the tailor was an independent contractor. She then offered me $200 from her "own pocket" privately, which I found extremely unprofessional considering I paid the store directly for the alterations. I was also told that accepting the $200 would require me to remove my review. I declined to remove my review and continued requesting the full refund. In the end, the full refund was refused, and the $200 offer was also withdrawn after I would not remove my review. This was my wedding dress not an everyday piece of clothing. Having to find someone else at the last minute and spend hundreds of dollars fixing damage caused during alterations was stressful, expensive, and completely unacceptable. The way this situation was handled afterward, especially being given information that contradicted the invoice I had already been sent, felt dishonest and showed a complete lack of accountability. Below are photos of the damage to my dress, along with the invoice showing the alterations that were done. Brides, please be extremely careful before trusting your wedding dress alterations here.

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    Janene's Bridal Boutique - Living my Vogue Moment!

    Janene's Bridal Boutique

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    36.1 km
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    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.

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    Garnet and Grace Bridal Boutique - wedding dress, bridal shops near me, bridesmaid dresses, bridal shower, wedding gown, bridal veil

    Garnet and Grace Bridal Boutique

    4.8(643 reviews)
    17.8 km
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    I visited Garnet and Grace over the weekend after it was suggested to me by my cousin/bridesmaid…read more She had an amazing experience and thought it would be a great fit for me too! I was helped by Veronica who was so detailed and caring throughout the whole process! She sat me down and asked me what I'm looking for in a dress and what wedding vibe I'm going for. She took all my concerns and ran with it, pulling out all the dresses that fit my criteria and some even outside of what I was looking for to add some variety to the mix. I'm still in shock that the first dress she chose/I tried on ended up being THE ONE. She also knew how much I loved the idea of sleeves and she took the time to find some so I could see my vision with the dress and it worked! I ended up walking out with the dress that same day! I had attended a dress try-on at a boutique prior and had been quoted a ridiculous price. At Garnet and Grace I found an even better dress for a fraction of what it would have cost me at the boutique! I 100% recommend Garnet and Grace for all of your bridal attire needs - even the associate that helped me purchase the dress said that they do everything but sell shoes, which is awesome! I love that now I have a one-stop shop for all things wedding dress related. Everyone is so sweet and supportive I can't recommend them enough!

    I chose Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique because it was easy to make an appointment online, and they…read morewere very upfront about their dresses being under $2,000. I can happily say that was absolutely true. Nothing I saw was above that price point. Going into wedding dress shopping, having a realistic budget was really important to me. I did not want to fall in love with a dress that was completely out of my price range. The shop itself was also clean, organized, and welcoming. When I first heard "off the rack," I worried I would be looking through outdated or out of style dresses, but there were plenty of beautiful and current styles to choose from. When I arrived, Veronica greeted me right away and took the time to understand why I was there and what I was looking for. As someone who can be very picky, it was important to me that she understood that I know what I like and what I do not like. She truly listened. She never questioned my preferences or tried to steer me in a different direction, which was something I experienced at other bridal shops. I really appreciated that. She gave me plenty of time and space to browse the racks on my own, and there was no limit on how many dresses I could pull. That was another huge plus since many boutiques limit how many dresses you can try on. Veronica would occasionally pull a dress and ask if it was something I might like, and I always felt comfortable giving an honest yes or no. Again, she respected my opinions and never made me feel pressured. Once I was ready to start trying dresses on, Veronica made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. She gave me the time I needed to really look at each gown and think about how I felt in it. I never felt rushed. She gave me space to process my thoughts but also knew exactly when to offer her input. She even gave me time to FaceTime my loved ones since they were not able to attend the appointment with me, which meant a lot. I tried on a variety of styles and somehow ended up finding the one! When I stepped out in my dress, all of the ladies working there (especially Shayna) were incredibly encouraging and genuinely excited for me. They made me feel beautiful and confident, and when they told me the dress looked like it was made for me, I could tell they truly meant it. Their excitement was contagious and made the moment feel even more special. Overall, I had such a lovely experience and am so happy I found my wedding dress at Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique, especially with my wedding only two months away. A huge thank you to Veronica and the entire team for making such an important milestone feel fun, comfortable, and memorable. I would absolutely recommend Garnet + Grace Bridal Boutique to any future bride in the Bay Area, especially those working with a short timeline and a budget.

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    Joanna's Bridal Boutique

    Joanna's Bridal Boutique

    4.2(143 reviews)
    22.5 km
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    Dont go here if your a plus sized bride, the judgment starts as soon as you walk through the doors!…read more I as the bride and my bridal party made an appointment to go here seeking "the dress" for me and give the girls a chance to look around to see if she had anything for them as a bridesmaid choice, in the meantime I pulled up the picture of the chosen dress she had on her website, it was sold and I was told I was too large for the dress anyways, she ran around and brought me 3 dresses of HER choice ignoring not only my requests but the options of what my girls where showing me & her, still telling them Im to "large" to fit in the dresses and IF I wanted that dress they would have to alter it and it would be too expensive. I had an awful experience as well as my family and friends, she was rude to everyone. In the end I felt self conscious of how I looked, because she basically called me fat the entire time I was working with her, even my daughter chimed up and told her I was planning a surgery soon and my weight wouldn't be that much of an issue, Joanne didnt listen. Everyone was upset, mad, angry and insulted by the time we left. Not worth it unless you want to be judged by someone who apparently doesnt like her job especially if she has to alter or change anything on the dresses she has to offer.

    Having the right stylist who is an alterations expert themselves truly matters as a petite bride; I…read morerealized this after a disappointing experience at a Hayward bridal shop. I had shared my budget and style preferences clearly... but dresses shown were well above my budget and didn't reflect what I had asked for (examples like long sleeves when I want to show my traps? dresses 2x above my budget? No thank you). I'm so grateful my mother-in-law recommended Joanna's instead. I said yes to the dress because Joanna made the entire process feel easy, thoughtful, and completely stress-free. She isn't a salesperson -- she's an artist and a true expert in her craft. As she scanned the room for "the one", she actively listened to my vision and my budget. Every pull aligned with aspects of my style and was always within my budget, she didn't bring me anything above that budget. Her deep knowledge of alterations and construction also put me at ease instantly as a petite bride. As we tried on dresses, she clearly explained what could be adjustments and changes would support my vision. At no point did I feel pressured, judged, or made to feel "less than" for having a smaller budget. Thank you Joanna!!

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    Joanna's Bridal Boutique - Whether short & fun, or long & elegant, Joanna's Bridal carries several couture lines of Bridesmaid dresses. Endless options for bridesmaids

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    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations

    Monika's California Apparel & Alterations

    4.2(169 reviews)
    2.2 km
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    Went here to get my wedding dress altered and couldn't be happier going to Monika's. Fair prices,…read morehonest opinion, and great service. I went to a few places to get a quote and was told that my lace detail on the hem could not be saved. Only an experienced tailor is able to keep the design of your dress and Monika's did just that! Had one fitting and it fit like a glove. I wanted the button details to be placed back and she was able to do it no problem. Definitely recommend!

    monika was definitely a professional and her +40 years of experience is shown through her…read morepunctuality, service, and expertise. i never told her but i actually have a degree in fashion design and every little tweak needed done, she saw- things i (nor my old tailor) didn't even think about. i used to go to a tailor in dublin and he was fine but i just felt like another transaction. however with monika, the moment i came to pick up my suit, she immediately knew who i was and what items i got tailored. i've been going to my guy for years and he still would lose my pieces, say it wasn't ready yet, but he would always ask who i was. thank you monika for remembering your clients because that small action goes a long way. also, didn't she do a great job with my forest green double-breasted suit? i wish i took a before picture because it was clearly off the rack. i got so many compliments at the wedding i attended- people were thinking it was custom! little did they know... i paid more for the tailoring than the actual suit!

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    The Grand Trunk

    3.6(38 reviews)
    0.0 km
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    My sister and I went to this place to shop for an upcoming wedding. This lady Komal is sooo full of…read moreherself, such a show off, and high key lack of mannerism. She judges the book by its cover. She will not even make eye contact if you are in simple pj and top. She is egoistic and prejudice. She responded to our questions with such a " whatever" attitude. Btw she wear pretty much most of the outfit for her " show off sessions" on instagram, therefore the armpits and crotch area of outfit is unhygienic!!! Listen lady - no one cares if you have a body or money. What is importance is values and how you treat other people. Instead of showing off your body ( saggy boobs and discoloration on face) and showcasing your possessions, on insta get some manners from somewhere. We ended up getting an outfit and she quickly said, you can save money by venmo or zelle, so there is no paper trail or tax issues. Let me report you to IRS!

    Was quoted one price and then charged much more ($1k more) when I went to pick up the outfit ahead…read moreof my wedding. Given my wedding was coming up within weeks, I felt I had no choice but to accept the higher price. When I finally did pick up my outfit, I noticed that some of the gold foil pieces on my outfit were missing off of my lehenga skirt. She said she could work with the designer to provide the pieces but never followed up or responded to my messages. The designer thankfully worked with me to send those pieces directly. I agree with other reviewers that Komal's communication is terrible and inconsistent. It's hard to get status updates, confirmation on prices, etc. I worked with several high-end designers and medium-end ones directly through their teams and had good experiences doing that. This is what I'd recommend that others do. Komal does not provide written invoices or payment confirmations, leading you to have to Venmo or Zelle often thousands of dollars, with limited visibility on the status of your order. It's tricky to trust this kind of merchant with limited paper trails and similar reviews to immune for momentous occasions like your wedding.

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    JC Bridal Boutique

    JC Bridal Boutique

    4.9(84 reviews)
    33.4 km•Downtown
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    For me, it was difficult to find the nearest wedding gown rental here in SJ, especially within…read morereasonable pricing. A month prior, Jessica responded via email and was able to help fit me into her schedule. The shop had a clean and cozy atmosphere with variety of wedding gowns to choose from. Jessica greeted me and was attentive into helping me find the right dress along with help fitting me into the dress. I tried on at least 4-5 and chose the perfect dress! She also does hair and makeup so it was super convenient to book it all at once, not to mention her service is excellent! Note: Previous Customers/Clients have received a text notification from her stating that she will be "departing from this business" in case those don't receive or receive a slow response. Hopefully this helps.

    I was searching on Yelp for bridal dress rentals and found JC Bridal Boutique. I made an inquiry on…read moretheir website and scheduled an appointment to try on dresses. This was my first bridal shop. I looked through all of the dresses available and picked out a couple that I liked. There is a lot of variety here- from big poofy dresses to long tighter dresses and everything in between. Each one of the dresses are very beautiful and elegant. I fell in love with the first dress that I tried on, but wanted straps on them (it was a strapless dress). Jessica said that she can alter the dress to sew straps on for me, but suggested that I try on a couple other dresses just in case I liked those more. I did and it made me love the first dress even more! Jessica made me feel comfortable and was very accommodating. She did not rush me and allowed me to take all the time that I needed with every dress that I tried on. I've heard stories from friends that took up to a year to find the one. I am so lucky that I was able to find a rental that I love so quickly. I had to come back prior to picking up before the big day because my mom wanted me to wear something that did not show my tattoos and Jessica was able to still make it work for me in the same dress that I fell in love with! JC Bridal Boutique is definitely a gem!! Thank you Jessica!

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    Weddings and Dreams

    4.5(321 reviews)
    17.4 km
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    Thank you to Virginia for helping me find my dress! I went to my appointment without expectations,…read morebut somewhat of an idea of the silhouette I wanted. Virginia gave us a quick tour of the showroom and let us browse for a bit. I pulled a couple of dresses off the rack that I was interested in and gave her more of what I wanted and didn't want, and she worked her magic and pulled some dresses that she thought I would love. She really worked up to my dream dress! I even tried on a silhouette I thought I didn't want, but she thought I would look good in and it was a top contender! She's a pro at her job and you can feel that she enjoys what she does. She made my guests feel involved in the process as well. I couldn't recommend Weddings and Dreams more!

    I would like to start by saying Krystle is AMAZING. This was my second place trying on dresses and…read moreshe made me feel so comfortable. I went on a Wednesday at opening and there was no one else trying to dresses for majority of the time I was there. She was kind enough to spend so much time with my mom and I, I never felt rushed. Krystle also does wedding planning outside of working there, so she was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with any questions I had. Honestly I would go back just because of her, she was that awesome! Overall, my experience at Wedding and Dreams was a good one. I found my dress off the rack (which was around $1000), and it worked out since my wedding is only a month away.

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