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    Gesinee's Bridal

    3.7 (806 reviews)
    ModerateBridal, Formal Wear
    Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Gabrielle C.

    Came here last weekend, and what a nice selection. I've been looking for a black wedding dress, and they have it all. Amy was super helpful and especially because she was getting married this year with also a black wedding dress. So that was very helpful. I don't think I'll be coming here for a dress as it's over my price range. But I really love the dresses I put on. It helped me figure out what shape and length I like. I definitely recommend this place if you have time. Parking is great too lol

    The dress with the flutter sleeve option they attached at sale
    Juliet L.

    DO NOT GET YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS DONE HERE!! So, story time - November of 2024 I go bridal dress shopping. I want a dress with flutter sleeves - just light, fluttering sleeves. None of the dresses here have them, BUT the sales lady says they can easily add them. She brings out a FULL HANGER of little sleeve attachments that are perfect - see the photo below from when I picked my dress? See the little sleeve attachment? PERFECT! The WOMAN FROM THE ALTERATIONS DEPARTMENT comes over and confirms yes, this is an easy change. They tell me to come back three months before my wedding for alterations appointment, I am type A so I come four months before. Right away, red flags. I tell the alterations woman I want fluttering sleeves - she has NO IDEA what I am talking about. They pull in the main women who I talked to last November. NO IDEA what I am talking about. I show her these photos. NOT A CLUE. But they said they can figure it out, okay. Estimating for alterations is $1,600 (when I bought the dress the SAME WOMAN estimated $400, so they will LIE TO YOU to make a sale DO NOT TAKE THIER WORD). So I pay $800 today. The woman charges $8,000 to my card BECAUSE SHE CAN'T COUNT ZEROS I GUESS. It's not that hard, I don't care who is in charge but they need to be able to COUNT?!?!?! What the heck?? I'm supposed to come back in a month. They call me that it won't be done in time. I come back in 6 weeks. The sleeves are AWFUL. THEY ARE TIGHT, COMPRESSING, NO FLUTTER. It's not that hard guys. YOU SHOWED ME OPTIONS AND SAID IT WOULD BE EASY I AM NOT ASKING FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE. I once again explain what I am looking for, the head alterations women is pulled back in because the seamstress cannot understand me. The head alterations woman assures me it will be done in time. I come back in for my final fitting TWO WEEKS BEFORE MY WEDDING DAY and the sleeves are somehow, WORSE. TIGHTER. The cups they added to my corset (which I did not ask for) are pushing my chest up to an impossible level. I START CRYING IN MY DRESS BECAUSE OF HOW AWFUL IT LOOKS. They're all confused, asking what I mean by 'flutter sleeve' I MEAN THE THING YOU PULLED OUT AT THE SALES MEETING AND CONVINCED ME WOULD BE EASY TO DO. I AM NOT A SEAMSTRESS, YOU ARE, AND YOU SAID IT WOULD BE EASY. Anyway, HUGE shoutout to David's Bridal in Pinole because I left Gesinee's in TEARS and drove to David's Bridal. I rush in and say "I need a wedding dress and I'm getting married in TWO WEEKS". In for a fitting, I try on every off the rack dress they have, find a beauty but it's too small. They put a rush on a corset back and a bustle. Then my mom and I sit down and ADD THE FLUTTER SLEEVES OURSELVES. Turns out, it wasn't that hard - cut some tulle in a half oval, apply some appliqués, sew it on. WHY WAS THAT SO HARD?!?! Anyway, I had a beautiful wedding and am now married to the love of my life, and I loved the way the final sleeves and dress looked in the pictures (see the final photo). But all in all, DO NOT GO HERE AT ALL COSTS. If you want to buy a dress and take it somewhere else, that's fine, the front desk people are very nice. BUT THE ALTERATIONS PEOPLE ARE USELESS AND WILL LIE TO YOU TO MAKE A SALE. THEY RUINED MY ENTIRE DRESS EXPERIENCE. THIS WAS A NIGHTMARE TO DEAL WITH THE MONTHS BEFORE MY WEDDING. I can't remember the alterations women's name but she has blond hair and will LIE and not LISTEN TO YOU AT ALL. Look at that first photo, the sales woman brought out a hanger with at least 15 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLUTTER SLEEVES to attach. The dress was ALMOST PERFECT when I bought it. I go in for my appointment? They don't know what the heck I'm talking about. The alterations department RUINED IT. I spent over $2,000 on a dress so that they could slash it to pieces. WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY WEDDING. THEY WILL LIE ABOUT THE PRICE. THEY WILL LIE ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN DO. THEY CANNOT COUNT ZEROS. THEY WILL NOT MEET DEADLINES. THEY WILL MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE A LIVING NIGHTMARE. I want to save any bride I can - comment if you need more details but also again, LOOK AT THAT PHOTO. THAT IS ALL THAT I WANTED. WHY WAS THAT SO HARD?!?!?! HIRE PEOPLE WHO CAN SEW, HIRE PEOPLE THAT CAN COUNT ZEROS, HIRE PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIE!!! Do what you advertise.

    Desiree Ann Z.

    Amazing and friendliest service! The lady who helped us is named Dylan. She's very sweet and knowledgeable about the dresses. Our bride-to-be had the opportunity to try on a bunch of dresses that were unbelievably under her budget and still looked very beautiful! Dylan told her to rate each dress so that she could narrow down which one she loved the best, and our bride-to-be eventually came to realize her top favorite dress, and said Yes to the Dress! Although there were a lot of options, the process of finding the right one felt easy with the right guidance, especially from Dylan. We can't thank her enough for her guidance. Side note: I really loved how they take care of their dresses. They have them all in a protective bag, unlike other places, they leave the dresses hanging out. I also loved how organized it is-- bride-to-be wanted an off the shoulder style dress, and there was a whole section dedicated to just that. Overall, we enjoyed our time there, it was spacious, lots of dresses to choose from, it was a lot of fun and Dylan was professional. Thank you!

    Gorgeous train and back lace
    Brittany N.

    Wow I am so blown away by the amazing customer service I received here from Dylan and Teresa. Not salesy at all, simply informative, polite, professional and friendly with experienced opinions. Absolutely go here! Whether you find the dream dress or not (you probably will) you will exit those doors feeling delighted, accomplished, and beautiful.

    Want to hear a crazy story? I tried on dresses from five different places and purchased a dress for my big day but then the day before my wedding I realized it was not the one! I called Gesinee's at noon the day before my wedding and Sara answered the phone and said she could pull out some options for me and to not worry they would find me a dress!! AND WE DID!!! Mya was my dress consultant and she put so much care into finding the right dress for me. She was honest and she was helpful. Mya helped me feel calm in a stressful moment. Maria steamed the beautiful veil I picked out so it was ready for the next day. These ladies went ABOVE AND BEYOND! The dresses are gorgeous - I loved them all. But, when I tried this dress, we all knew it was the one. It was exactly what I was looking for. My only regret was not going to Gesinee's sooner.

    Waist who? Never heard of her
    Nikolette C.

    If you are a bride looking at dresses, this place is a MUST! I came in a little unsure and hesitant because I knew they sold both bridal and prom. I thought this meant they wouldn't have options that suited me or matched my vibe. I was incredibly wrong. Not only was the selection huge and size inclusive, but they had so many familiar brands. Teresa is a literal angel from heaven. Throw out anything you think you want and just let her run the show because one look at me and she knew exactly what I would look good in. If I could pay her to lace me up at my wedding, I would, because she had my waist at Barbie doll proportions. Great experience shopping and really friendly staff.

    I had been dreading wedding dress shopping, and after a disappointing appointment elsewhere that left me feeling worried and uncertain, I made a last-minute appointment at Gesinee's. I wasn't even sure I could get any friends to come along on such short notice, but the woman on the phone was so kind and reassured me that I'd be in good company even if I came alone. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. Dylan, my consultant, truly listened to what I wanted. The more I described, the more her eyes lit up and she bolted off grab a dress to show me and it tuned out to be the ONE!! I came in nervous and shy, but Dylan made me feel heard, supported, and confident in my choice. From the first appointment to the final fitting, I have enjoyed every moment of working with her and am forever grateful not only for her skills but for the wisdom and care she offers her clients. If I could invite her to the wedding I would! What made the experience even more special was the energy of the entire staff. Everyone was so approachable and genuinely excited to share in the joy of finding the dress. I was the last appointment of the evening, and as I stood there in my dress, feeling all the emotions, other consultants stopped by to celebrate with me. It was such a beautiful moment, and I left feeling completely uplifted. Thank you, Dylan and the entire team, for turning what I had once dreaded into a memory I will cherish forever!

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    Came in for a last minute Tuxedo rental. Very friendly and super dialed in experience.

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    Ask the Community - Gesinee's Bridal

    How many people can I bring to my appointment?

    We want you to have an enjoyable and memorable visit, and for everyone to have an exceptional time! For the best experience, we kindly ask that you bring no more than six guests to your bridal appointment.

    Do you take walk ins?

    Yes, we do take walk-ins and we also offer full service appointments with a stylist.

    Do you have any sample sales?

    Yes, Gesinee’s Bridal hosts a big sample sale every December. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the official date and time announcement. You’re also welcome to book an appointment anytime to view the sample gowns we have available for sale… 

    Do you sell prom dresses?

    Yes, we have one of the largest selection of prom dresses in the Bay area. We would love to help you.

    Do they have quinceañera style dresses?

    Yes! They do. While shopping there I saw a few girls shopping for quinces.

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    Review Highlights - Gesinee's Bridal

    “I can't say enough good things about Sara their manager as well as Irene who leads their alterations department.”

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