Last week, I went in for an appointment where I was greeted by Jenn, who was my consultant. She…read moreimmediately offered my entourage and I some water. After sitting us down, she asked me some questions to get a better feel for the type of dress that I was looking for. Honestly, I had a wide range of silhouettes and designs that I was interested in and she never once judged me for it. I showed her photos of dresses that I found on their website and she was able to pull almost all of them, which was great! She practically knew exactly where each one was on the rack and immediately went to collect all the dresses to try on. Eventually after trying on all the dresses (anything from a simple and classy organza gown to a full princess ball gown), she pulled out a dress that she thought I might like. We shared a laugh over the fact that I had just tried the same dress on at the store I went to earlier that morning. Honestly became my fav out of all the dresses I tried on that day. She helped to put on a veil and handed me a bouquet so that I could get a better idea of how it would look on the big day. With all the hustle and bustle, I ended up going overtime on my appointment, but Jenn continued to help and never rushed me. In total, I think we tried on around 16 gowns that day. Although I didn't end up saying yes to a dress at J'aime, I'm so glad I went there. Jenn was truly such a joy to work with. Even though I'd never met her before, she felt like a best friend throughout the entire appointment. Literally your own personal hype girl that'll fill your appointment with smiles, laughs, and giggles. Honorable mentions: ~ After trying on all the inspo gowns, Jenn let me walk through the rest of the dresses on the rack to see if there was anything that interested me. ~ Taylor Swift was playing in the background during my appointment, which I loved, but she said that if you have a specific song in mind for your "say yes to the dress" moment, you can request it. ~ Appointments are free on the weekdays

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.

My mom and I came to Blossoms to look for our dresses for my daughter's quinceañera, we didn't have…read morean appointment but Katie accommodated us. Right away I noticed how organized and clean the store looked. They have a great selection of dresses, and she was super patient with us. My mom was able to try on about 6 different styles until she found the one! Katie helped me get my mom outside of her comfort zone, and the dress she chose was perfect. I have my appointment in a few days, but she did allow me to try on a dress I spotted as we were heading out to even tho it was cutting it close to their lunch hour. I am looking forward to my appointment as I get to explore the downstairs area of the store. I'll be referring all my quince mom friends over to Blossoms. Thank you Katie for all your patience and help!

I had the most amazing experience working with Sophie while finding my wedding dress. From the…read moremoment I arrived, she was warm, attentive, and incredibly supportive. She truly made me feel cared for as a bride, which meant so much during such an important moment. Her guidance never felt rushed or pushy--just genuinely thoughtful and focused on what was best for me. Thanks to Sophie, I found the perfect dress, and the entire experience felt special and stress-free. I'm so grateful for her kindness and professionalism, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me during such a meaningful time. Highly recommend working with her!

As a newly engaged, plus-sized, Gen X bride-to-be, I was admittedly nervous about what to expect…read morefrom my first gown shopping experience. I chose Janene's Bridal (Alameda) for my very first time ever trying on wedding dresses, and it was wonderful! From start to finish, the process was seamless. Booking was easy, and the location in the strip mall offers plentiful parking, which made for a stress-free arrival. The boutique itself is clean, inviting, and easy to navigate, and the front desk staff was so welcoming. My stylist, Sabrina, was incredibly helpful and kept the vibe perfectly "chill," which I really appreciated. I was initially worried they wouldn't have enough options in my size, but that wasn't the case at all! I tried on 10 beautiful gowns and had a blast. While I didn't make my final selection during this visit, I'm excited to return for a second round. I'm leaning toward a new direction for my dress, which means--YAY--I get to try on even more!

Janene's is truly where dreams come true! I was looking for a couture gown on a budget, and I…read moreabsolutely came to the right place. I had originally decided on a dress, but when I came in to make the final decision and payment, I met Maesa. Just for fun, Maesa had me try on a different dress while I was slipping into my original choice. It was completely different from what I thought I wanted--it had a much more high-fashion, couture feel, and I never would have picked it off the rack myself. I fell in love but wanted a few changes. When I asked if we could customize it, Maesa assured me that Janene's could handle any alterations. I am so thankful I ran into him because I ended up with the dress of my dreams, all while staying right within my budget! The photos really say it all. Also, a huge shoutout to Austin in alterations, who helped bring this vision to life! We completely cut off the bottom of the dress and sewed a brand-new waistline. Janene's is a 1000/10, I highly recommend

Went dress shopping today at Garnet and Grace and had a wonderful experience!! Thank you veronica…read morefor your help!

If there was a million star review I'd give this small but perfect wedding boutique the credit they…read moredeserve. Inventory was impressive. Alyssa was assigned to us. She was kind, patient and had a wonderful understanding of what my daughter was looking for. In fact, every dress she brought to us, and fitted to her, she loved. It was only due to Alyssa's knowledge and expertise. After trying on and comparing dresses over and over, Alyssa maintained diligence and professionalism- and got us the best deal possible! She also has so much knowledge in fitting and altering the dress perfectly. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing experience to come to this fabulous shop. Thank you Alyssa for all you did for us! You are one of a kind! Please give this girl a great big raise!! She's fabulous!!

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!!

My daughter found the perfect wedding gown at Joanna's. There was a good selection of dresses…read more Joanna did an amazing job hemming the dress and adding straps to make it perfect for the ceremony and reception. I would highly recommend Joanna's!

Just left Essy's Tailoring in Dublin and had a great experience. He was fast, accurate, and super…read morepolite the whole time. The work came out exactly how I wanted it, no issues at all. On top of that, he did my measurements free of charge, which I really appreciated. You can tell he actually cares about doing things right and taking care of his customers. If you're looking for solid tailoring with quick turnaround and good service, I'd definitely recommend Essy's. I'll for sure be going back.

I needed to adjust the length on an evening gown. When I called, the girl who answered was polite…read moreand told me that they would be able to accommodate my timeline of about 2 weeks out. Came in with my dress and they pinned it accordingly. Didn't take long. Then 2 weeks later my dress was ready and looked great. They were nice and had my dress ready on time. Idk how much alterations go for now, but I feel like I paid a fair price. If I need anything else altered in the future, Id come back.

Great service, reasonable prices, great space, and fast work. I come to get my pants and dresses…read morehemmed all the time, ive never had a bad experience!

Lynn did an amazing job with my wedding dress alterations! I originally ordered my gown from a…read morebridal store, but their alterations were astronomically expensive. I panicked -- my wedding was only 1 month away and I needed several adjustments/customizations made. Thankfully, my aunt recommended Monika's Alterations. Lynn was open on a Saturday, which was a huge plus since I work Monday through Friday and couldn't take time off. From the moment we arrived, she reassured me that all the alterations could be done in time! She is incredibly kind, talented, and genuinely cares about making sure her clients are happy, especially for such an important day. On top of her professionalism and skill, her pricing was very fair. I couldn't be more grateful. I highly recommend taking anything you need altered here. Thank you, Lynn!

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.

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!

I had a lovely experience trying on wedding dresses here on a Sunday afternoon. Half the store is…read morededicated to traditional, Filipino wedding attire for men & women and the other half for western bridal dresses. Despite the split, they still carry a wide selection of wedding gowns. Krystle was extremely helpful & you could tell that she had a lot of experience as a wedding dress consultant. I only showed her 2 photos for inspiration & every dress she selected had checked off boxes for what I envisioned. All the dresses I tried on were gorgeous & intricate which made it so difficult to decide. I appreciated that Krystle also took the time to find veils that complimented each dress. I haven't said yes to the dress(es) here yet but it's still possible. Note that this is an appointment only establishment but scheduling online was a very simple process. The front doors appear to be locked at all times for safety & security. I don't believe they have a parking lot for the shop specifically but there is parking in the plaza where SOHO Modern Japanese, Sizzling Lunch, & Brusters is.

Really disappointing experience. While my fiancée was trying on dresses, staff were speaking about…read moreher in another language, apparently assuming we wouldn't understand. Unfortunately, the comments included fat-shaming and judgment about her body. A bridal shop should be a place where every bride feels beautiful and supported, regardless of size. We chose to take our business somewhere that understands basic respect and professionalism.