My mom set up an appointment for us to come in a check out some wedding dresses. This being my last…read moreappointment for the day, I didn't think I would be walking away with anything that day. We walked into the store and saw a few brides trying on dresses. Ashley welcomed us and asked a few questions on what look I was looking for. I showed her a photo and she pulled a few dresses. She pulled a great selection of ones that exactly suited my style. She also had me try on a few veils with each dress and I ended up saying yes to the dress and veil! Thank you Ashley for being so warm, welcoming and for a pressure free experience. I highly recommend Ashley!

Oh man I went with a friend to try on dresses, the lady was like 15 mins late and she only had an…read morehour to try on. She was cleaning and forgot it was her turn. She was not in a hurry to do any extras. Wouldn't put any extra clips to see what the dresses looked like for her height, not interested in showing her what a sleeve or strap would look like. Wouldn't add a thin belt to see what it would look like. The chairs were so gross. We went to Berta's and the woman bent over backwards to help my friend. She had great ideas, helped with the sleeves, was super helpful in all ways. We stayed much longer. They offered champagne. It was CLEAN. There were mirrors on the sides, not just in front. The dressing room was actually nice. Night and day difference. So, go to Berta.

I have so much to say about working with Carmen!! First off, to every bride. TRUST YOUR INSTINCT…read more I am not an easy person when it comes to style or fashion. I have a very clear idea of what I want. I could care less what is on trend. When I first came into the shop (1 month after being engaged), it was by complete coincidence. I called 15 minutes after seeing that it was so nearby to an appointment that I was already at. Thank God for this little taste of fate. Upon meeting both Samantha and her mother Carmen I didn't know what to think. I was open to the idea of dress style, but I knew I wanted separates. I would later find out how rare being shown anything "separate" truly was. After taking a quick browse around and being led quickly to look at Julie Vino, I decided I would try the top on, but I asked if there was something they could show me that was different, something eccentric maybe for the bottom? Carmen immediately pulled a dramatic, really cool high to low organza skirt off the rack and suggested I mix and match. I described in detail how I pictured my hair, the shoes and what I wanted the overall "look" to be- a female superhero. Julie Vino was decidedly too "revealing" for my taste but the idea of the wonderwoman-like top combined with a super structured skirt stayed with me. I remember leaving the shop and Carmen warning me if I was interested I had to give her at least 3 months for the order. Many many, many many many months passed. I was stubborn. I only went to one other shop to try on dresses and scoured the internet instead. (not including Sax bridal in LA who told me they had nothing for me because my tastes were - direct quote - "too avant-guard") I struck up a relationship with a designer in the Ukraine who worked with me for over a year to create a look that I loved. Unfortunately, when it arrived the pieces did fit properly or even go together. My mother was beside herself. Threatening and actually purchasing a back-up dress of her choice as a last resort, I let her do as she pleased while I stuck to my guns. It was scary. I had zero backup and we were less than a month and a half from the Thailand destination wedding date! I thought about Carmen and how she just "got me." I remembered that while I was in the shop the first time after describing what I was after she said if I went for it, I would be one of her favorite most daring brides she ever dressed. I called and sent an email requesting an immediate appointment and to my surprise after sending a quick photo via text Carmen agreed to see me. I loved the top I had, however the workmanship and fit left a lot to be desired... I was scared about how I was supposed to find a bottom that in any-way matched the top. Luckily for me (though I'm sure Carmen is still swearing under her breath about it) the Ukrainian designer had made a veil which I had hoped to use more as a photo prop with the elephant we were going to take pictures with at the wedding. This veil had the same elegant lace edging that was used on my top (IT WAS GLUED DOWN AND SEWN TO CARMEN'S HORROR) and Carmen suggested creating a custom short skirt with an overlay of the lace on the edges to tie the pieces together. Then the overskirt piece that I loved when I first came in would be the finishing wow factor. I had no other options. No plan B. It was a difficult thing to walk in ALONE and make the decision to sign an agreement that held everyone harmless, with no take-backs! But a little voice inside my gut told me to trust and have faith that this woman knows what she's talking about. Honestly, I had not read previous reviews. I had not visited their shop website, I did very little investigation. Instead, I happened to be at the right place at the right time and find the 100% RIGHT WOMAN TO COME TO MY RESCUE. No words can describe my gratitude. Not only did she manage to create a short skirt (that did not ride up - and I danced my ass off) from scratch and know the exact shades of white to use for just the right contrast, but the overskirt was cut and primped (horse-hair removed just for me because I didn't love the way it stood up) No detail was left untouched. The top was entirely "groomed" - new darts added, lace additions to coverup unsightly lines in the mesh and silver under-layer, the zipper was redone entirely in nude so as not to show. It was a complete overhaul and I don't know what I would have done without this visionary couture expert on my side!!! From one artist to another Carmen - THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART thank you for helping me take my dreams and make them a reality, for believing in what I wanted, and not compromising when my parents (via facetime) were not on board. I have never seen them both in happier shock at the outcome!! You are my angel and my bridal savior. I would recommend this establishment with great pride to anyone looking for help making their bridal or high-fashion vision come to fruition!

Very pretty custom women's formal gown shop in the heart of the iconic Sunset Plaza shopping…read morecenter. The owner Carmen and her daughter Samantha are wonderful, with a great eye for detail and couture fashion. Light and airy inside with lots of windows. They specialize in gowns for weddings, glamorous parties and special occasions. There's ample free parking in back and after your fitting, you can get a manicure next door and have a bite at one of the casual chic restaurants nearby.

JILA WAS A DREAM TO WORK WITH! She altered my wedding dress to perfection. She was punctual,…read moreattentive, and just a true expert in her industry. The wealth of knowledge and suggestions were much appreciated. No one else I would've rather worked with!

I cannot recommend Jila highly enough! She transformed my wedding dress into everything I dreamed…read moreof and more. What impressed me most was her professional expertise - she guided me through decisions I was unsure about, like keeping my train, which turned out absolutely stunning. Her design recommendations were spot-on and really helped preserve the integrity of my dress. Despite taking me on just a month before my wedding, Jila delivered flawless work with incredible speed. She also altered one of my pink reception dresses at a very reasonable price. Jila is the complete package: professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and fairly priced. I'll definitely be returning for any future alterations, and I've already been telling all my friends to see her for their wedding dress needs. If you want someone who truly cares about making your vision come to life, Jila is your person!

In short: Jessica is amazing, dresses are gorgeous, and I'm so so happy with my dress…read more By the time I came to NWLA, I had already spent the week going to soo many other boutiques, with no "this is my dress!" moment. I was feeling exhausted and honestly quite hopeless. Then I came to NWLA. They have a beautiful curation of dresses, you can tell each piece was so thoughtfully picked to create a stunning collection. Jessica also was patient & knowledgeable - as I was trying on dresses and giving her real time feedback, she was pivoting the choices to better match what I wanted. Ultimately, she found the perfect dress. I was stunned and honestly so happy that I had my moment! Thank you Jessica & Nadia for all of your help!! One note on parking, it is a main street with no lot, so make sure you arrive 5-10 minutes early so you can find street parking!

I paid $85 for a wedding dress appointment and was only allowed to try on one dress. The atmosphere…read morewas unfriendly, and Jenna, the stylist, came across as irritated and unwelcoming throughout the experience. Wedding dress shopping should be a special moment. Instead, I left feeling small, insecure, and disappointed. For an experience that comes at a premium price, I expected warmth, patience, and a welcoming environment. I believe that no bride should leave a wedding dress appointment feeling this way.

Our experience at Chic Bohemian Bride was so lovely. To begin with, the couple that owns the store…read morewas so warm and inviting. The shop itself was cozy and cute. The store was completely ours for the appointment so we received all the attention and support. We were seated in their couch area. The seats were all very cozy. They offered us all cookies and water. We were not rushed but made to feel right at home. Then I was given a bucket with clips to use on the hangers of the dresses I wanted to try on. I loved that I was able to go through the dresses myself and that the selection of dresses was so organized and easy to comb through. I ha been to other bridal boutiques where we were not allowed to touch the dresses or where I was rushed through them or felt overwhelmed and didn't get to explore the whole inventory and got fomo. This system was efficient and perfect! After I made my dress selections, the owners pulled them and set them aside so I could see them all. They also pulled a few they thought would look good on me and one of them literally ended up being our favorite. However, they had so many options that looked so gorgeous and completely different from anything I'd seen at other bridal shops. This was also the only boutique I went to where I was offered a mirror to be able to see the back of the dress without having to look over my shoulder. They had so many of these small choices that just made the experience so smooth. They had the best service here! Truly. Dreamy dresses. Lots of customization available. Very fair pricing. Highly recommend giving this shop a visit.

Great quality Hollywood glam & bohemian dresses! Just gorgeous! While I didn't end up getting my…read moredress here it wasn't an easy decision not to! They were so attentive & helpful, going the extra mile to help me visualize changes I could make. The shop & dressing room were beautiful! It made it feel like the special event it was. My budget was $4000 and even with rush fee any of the gowns would have been below that. They also had a large selection of sale dresses. If you are looking for a Hollywood glam or bohemian gown you must go here. I ended up going for a different aesthetic, but if that's what you know you want, you'll find it here. I hope to have an event in the future that would give me an opportunity to get one of their gowns.

Ashley was so incredibly kind and helpful! I ended saying yes to my wedding dress here and I am so…read morehappy with my decision. The material is amazing and I felt so beautiful and comfortable in each gown I tried on.

I absolutely loved my experience at Sarah Seven! It was my first place looking for a wedding dress…read moreand I already found the one! Allie was my stylist and she was the perfect fit. She was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what I wanted. Also, she was so personable, which made the experience even better. The dresses are stunning and I loved them all!

Shahla is an International Fashion Designer and has dressed many public figures, including Iconic…read moresingers, actors and even Hillary Clinton! She is a truly unique artist and true Fashion Designer doing pieces for the Grammys and red carpets and has multiple lines and a beautiful in-house showroom in Beverly Hills and another in Alta Loma. She specializes in ultra luxurious textiles, including vintage from all over the world. She never duplicates any piece and is willing to do as many fittings as needed to make the perfect garment. Her rates are extremely reasonable for what she does and the clientele she designs for. A similar dress for any other designer dress would be around 10,000, but she does couture work for a fraction of that price, even losing money on dresses sometimes! I highly recommend her and browsing completed garments that she offers to alter or add to.

Absolutely the best experience I've had with a designer. This mother and son dual are amazing…read more First day I walked in he started drawing what I had in my mind as I was explaining. Then he turns the book around and I see the exact dress I had in mind for my daughter's wedding. Then Shahlah steps in with recommendations and bring in her expert opinion. Ladies listen to her and what she is suggesting because she truly knows her job and she has no interest in cutting cost to increase her profit margin. Every step was a pleasure. Every fitting was on time and without drama or delays. The dress was ready exactly when she told me it would be and it was the hit of the party. All jaws dropped when they saw my dress. A couture experience with reasonable price for couture hand made and tailored to your body. I would never get an evening gown from anyone else ever again!

I found Cecile Rivoire's through Dessy. I had a wonderful experience trying on bridesmaid dresses -…read moreshe understood what styles I was looking for and I ended up going with the dress she recommended! She had many options and was very kind and helpful.

Looking for bridesmaids dresses? This is your place! Ms.Cecile has so many options for all body…read moretypes. She was incredible with me and my bridesmaids. She is very kind and tries to work with you to make your wedding day the best. Also, her seamstress did a very good job at altering my wedding dress! My train was too long, and I asked her to shorten it a bit. It came out perfect! If you are looking for bridesmaids' dresses, go at least 2-3 months before your day. The dresses have to be ordered, shipped, and, if needed it altered!