Soni is a true gem, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had her create my wedding dress. After…read morevisiting four of the biggest-name bridal shops in the area and still not finding anything that felt right, I called Soni and she immediately said she knew exactly what I was looking for. She even sent me a picture of a design, and it was exactly what I had envisioned. She didn't have the dress in my size to try on, but I tried on a similar style and just knew I could trust her completely. From there, she custom-made the dress using my exact measurements, and what bride buys a dress she's never tried on? I did, and I couldn't be more thankful that I trusted her. The final dress fit like a glove and required zero alterations before the wedding. It was truly made for me in every sense. Soni was also able to thoughtfully add and remove elements from the original design to make it uniquely mine, and she executed every detail so beautifully. What's most incredible about Soni is her experience and intuition. She has been doing this for so long that she just knows. She always guided me with her honest opinion about what would look best, and she was right every single time. She is a true professional who gives her honest feedback in the kindest way, because all she truly cares about is helping you look and feel your absolute best. She is so easy to work with, and I trusted her wholeheartedly to create my dress without even trying it on beforehand. I am beyond grateful for her talent, her guidance, and the beautiful dress she brought to life for me.

Many reviews here have referred to Soni as a fairy godmother, but she is so, so much more than…read morethat. There is no wave of a wand that can accomplish what she does with her dresses, which is the product of hard work, a formidable work ethic, an unparalleled eye for great designs, and over 30 years of experience in the bridal industry. The immense pride that Soni at BB Bridal takes in her craft is matched only by her passion for inspiring joy in her clients during one of the most stressful moments of their lives, and after visiting over ten bridal shops we are so thankful we found her! Long story short: If you're looking for a bridal gown, expert tailoring, and the most wonderful experience, please absolutely seek out Soni. Below, I've included details about our 9-month experience with her for those who are curious about what to expect (she is 100% worth the time it took to draft this, I promise!). THE INITIAL APPOINTMENT: Soni is a warm, kind, and no-nonsense woman who gets the job done right the first time around with a brilliant sense of humor to boot. We picked up on this right away while texting with her last year, and she was incredibly responsive. On the phone, she asked for basic wedding details such as date and budget, as well as some sample dress styles that I liked so she could pull similar ones for us at our upcoming appointment (which she kindly squeezed in with a day's notice!). She's a one-woman show but incredibly prepared and had some wonderful options pulled for me when my parents & I arrived. She only sees one client at a time so you have her full attention, and we spent over an hour trying on the beautiful options she had pre-pulled for me. When I wasn't sure about making a final decision right then, she encouraged me to go home, think about it, and get back to her with any follow-ups--not once did she pressure me to buy on the spot. Eventually, we went back and she showed me one more option based on my previous feedback and...WOW. The choice was stunning and unlike anything I'd been shown at any other shop--Soni's keen eye pulled through. We made a decision on the spot and walked out of the shop on cloud nine! TAILORING & FITTING: Subsequent fittings were incredibly fun. After we purchased the dress, Soni had texted me a sketch showcasing the alterations she planned to make and the gorgeous drawing put our worrywort minds at ease immediately. One month before the big day, she called me in for a preliminary fitting and the dress fit like a perfectly tight and incredibly flattering glove! She had a few more tweaks to make and asked us to come back a few days before our flight to pick up the dress. Thankfully, she had given us tons of advice about how to shop for shoes, veils, and even fly with the dress, so we felt completely prepared for the big day! FINAL THOUGHTS: Needless to say, my entire bridal experience with Soni was truly one of the highlights of our wedding. I finally brought my husband (!) to meet Soni this week and drop off my dress for cleaning & preservation, and we had so much fun catching up. More than that, however, Soni's effusive joy and persistence throughout this process has made me feel like we've found new family that we never knew we had. My family adores her and we would trust her with all of our friends' bridal needs. Thank you for all you've done and continue to do, Soni--your contributions make such a big difference to all of us who have the privilege of experiencing your greater-than-magic vision. We appreciate you!!

I am in LOVE with both my dress and the experience I had at Bo Lee!!…read more I was recommended Bo Lee by a friend who knew of them when they were located in Sunnyvale; they're now located in Campbell. Parking is super easy; for my Sunday 3:00 PM appointment, the street parking spots were empty and the nearby parking garage had tons of space. Entrance is a little bit of a hole-in-the-wall, but they put a sign above their entrance, and directions are easy to follow to their front door (store is located on the second floor). My absolute love of this place includes: - the space is huge!! I had a dual fitting with my friend, but we weren't bumping into each other or in each other's pictures or anything at all. I saw that there was another person doing a fitting, but she was practically on the other side of the building, so we weren't encroaching in each other's space. - the dual fitting was a special request, and Jackie made sure to put us in rooms next to each other, which made the process that much more seamless - kitchen: one of my girls set up camp and poured us our teas, mimosas, and champagne in the Bo Lee kitchen. Also a beautiful space! - natural lighting: big and tall windows plus second floor venue equals viewing yourself in true colors instead of only bulb-lighting. The dresses I tried on were beautiful, but in the natural light, I could see how dynamic they were as well! Subtle sparkles, sheer tulle... it all came out differently in the natural light. - stylist chooses the dresses based on conversations and preference. Jackie, my stylist, knew the entire inventory. I just described what I thought I wanted, and she delivered!! I was relieved that I didn't have to go through dress after dress on the floor and hum and haw about whether I wanted to try it on or not. (Some people might not like this, but I feel like I had a curated try-on collection from an expert who saw the bigger picture.) - I also love how Jackie had me try on a dress I didn't think was the style I wanted, and she dotted her Is and crossed her Ts so I could for sure say with confidence that that particular dress style was a "no" from me. - both Jackie and Bo Lee took my measurements to make sure there wasn't an error, and it's the little things like that that make you feel confident in choosing them as your bridal boutique. I'm happy, I saw and tried on so many styles, and I had such a fun time! I also went under-budget for what I wanted for my dress, which is a win!

Wedding dress shopping is a very vulnerable experience. It's your self esteem on full display and…read moreyour experience is very dependent on the stylist. Unfortunately for me, I did not get the experience I was hoping for and did not feel like my stylist was able to interpret my vision. This was my 4th time trying on dresses. I previously went to Kleinfeld NYC, Anthropologie Palo Alto, and Kinsley Couture Walnut Creek. I had wonderful experiences at my previous appointments. I decided to come here because one of my friends had recommended them. My budget was $5k so I had a flexible price range. My stylist didn't really explain to me their process at this store so I was a bit confused. I knew it was a one hour time limit and the estimated dresses to try on was 5, but I didn't know it was a hard limit. She ended my appt early at 45 minutes. Had I known I could only try on 5 dresses exactly, it would have been nice if she was transparent about that so I could at least maybe select the dresses I gravitated toward out of her selection. I felt like I was giving feedback after each dress, but kept getting another variation of what I didn't like. The first dress I tried was probably the best out of 5, but from there we kept getting further and further away from what I wanted. There were some dresses I put on and wasn't comfortable to walk out on the podium, but she never asked me if I wanted to show my guests or not. She would just immediately open the curtains and I just felt very exposed and not handled with care. It just didn't feel like a hospitable environment for me or my 3 guests. We were never even offered water. I'm hoping my experience was an outlier and I wish all the brides coming here success in their bridal journey.

In one word- Wow! From the moment I walked into the studio, everything felt incredibly…read moreprofessional, warm, and personal. Sonthai and his assistant made every appointment feel special, and I always felt that I was in the best hands. The dress itself was absolutely OUTSTANDING and so unique. I received so many compliments throughout my wedding day, and so many people commented on how beautiful and special the dress was. He paid attention to every little detail and was incredibly caring and thoughtful throughout the entire process. What made the experience even more special was seeing how genuinely caring he is as a person, not just as a designer. There was even one day when I wasn't feeling well, and he went out of the way to make sure I was okay and took such good care of me. That small moment really stayed with me and showed me just how much he genuinely cares about the people he works with. I truly could not have asked for a better wedding dress, designer, or studio. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and special dress and for making the entire experience so memorable. I will always be grateful that I found you!

The best bridal shop experience ever! I booked here for my sister's dress two years ago, so I knew…read morewhere to book when it was my dress. There are more than 400 dresses to choose from, but each dress is special. I ended up with the dreamiest private label dress with the romantic floral details and the longest train. The entire afternoon I was treated like a king and queeen by the staff! Thank you, guys, for making me the prettiest bride ever!

I went dress shopping here back in August and had an amazing time with Abby!…read more At the start of the appointment, I was able to walk around a little and pick out some dresses that caught my eye. This was so helpful since the other store I went to prior only let me try/ look at dresses that they brought out to me. Throughout the appointment, Abby was so sweet and supportive. I felt like she really listened to me! I had such a great experience and when I had my "yes to the dress" moment, Abby asked to invite the owners and some other associates over to show them the dress, it was such an exciting feeling! After the appointment, some of my bridal party got to try on bridesmaid dresses which made the whole experience so much more fun! I highly recommend Trudy's, especially Abby!!

Nikki is a gem! I came in to support my friend at her wedding dress fitting and ended up leaving…read morewith the perfect dress for myself to wear to the wedding. I had been totally stressing because I still didn't have anything to wear, and Nikki jumped right in. She has an incredible eye for what works, pulled options I never would have picked on my own, and made the whole thing fun instead of overwhelming. She was beyond helpful and so generous with her time, even though I wasn't the one scheduled that day. I walked out relieved, excited, and feeling beautiful. Thank you, Nikki! I'll be back and I'm sending everyone I know your way.

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 great experience with Kathleen! She was great with feedback and encouraged me to let her…read moreknow what dresses I didn't like and why. With her help, I was able to narrow down my search and figure out what I was looking for (which ended up being completely different from my initial inspo images)! She didn't rush me to decide at my first appointment and encouraged me to look at other shops, but I had the best experience at Elegant Lace by far. I was able to find a dress I loved at my second appointment and I really appreciated Kathleen's help! I would recommend Elegant Lace to anyone!

We had Cassie help us and she was amazing!! She was great at listening at what we wanted and chose…read moreout great dresses! Even brought dresses we didn't know would look great on the bride. She was patient and very willing to bring more choice so we can find the one. Highly recommend!!

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.

Marina at Le Caprice is a lifesaver!…read more I ordered a Vivienne Westwood gown from a very popular bridal shop. When I tried it on during pickup, I knew something was off. It took 3 stylists just to hook the dress together before it could be zipped up. I had not gained any weight since ordering, and the dress felt like it had been ordered a size too small. The stylist who was helping me put on the dress kept reassuring me that the gown had a hard corset, and because it was strapless, it was meant to fit that tightly. Well before my actual wedding, I had my courthouse ceremony... I needed a lot of help to get the dress hooked on, and when it came time to drive to the courthouse, I couldn't even sit up. I had to lean the car seat all the way back in order to make it to the courthouse. The entire afternoon I was so uncomfortable that I didn't even want to drink water. After that experience, I brought my dress to Marina at Le Caprice. She took one look at my back and didn't even bother zipping me up. She assured me that my dress was too small, that it was not just in my head, and offered to remove the zipper and replace it with a corset back! I was nervous because I really loved the top part of my dress and how snatched it made my waist look, but when I received my dress it still looked just as perfect! Not only that, but I was completely comfortable in it when I was sitting and eating at my reception (: Marina was able to complete the alterations super fast at a fair price and I think the corset was elegantly executed. I highly recommend coming to Le Caprice!

My wedding dress turned out so beautifully! I'm a petite person so needed a good amount of length…read moretaken off the front and skirt adjusted higher to hit my waist. I also wanted to emphasize some curves and add extra lift to the girls~ All the above was done without an issue! I was also allowed to schedule in quick try ons to see an alternate bustle option and if my veil matched well. The staff was professional, honest, and thorough with answering my questions. My dress and veil were steamed before pick up, and I was glowing on my wedding day

I went to so many bridal wedding dress shop and this one was just perfect in every way!…read more This is a tailored and unique wedding dress boutique. The ladies here are so sweet and very good at their jobs. I was looking for an off-shoulder sweetheart shape princess line wedding dress and this shop had it in the most perfect way I can image. They also added pockets to my dress for my cellphone and 2 ways of hooking my wedding trails to satisfy my preferences. They will consider in every way the bride's taste and bring up their dream wedding dress that they were thinking for a long long time. At least they did for me. It's a bit pricy, but I would 200% recommend this place! It's just beautiful and it's like my dream wedding dress came into reality. Enjoy!

This beautiful Bridal Atelier is owned by a family of designers and tailors who design and create…read morebeautiful masterpieces with delicate and luxurious touches. I am an Event Planner in Dina's Deluxe Events and I had the pleasure to work with La Dona Atelier to find that special wedding gown for our client in Los Gatos, CA. Madina helped us find the Dress for our client and her knowledge about all the beautiful pieces in the atelier was exceptional! The wedding dress was convertible and by removing a skirt the dress could transform into a shorter dress which was perfect for dancing! We also found a gorgeous suit in Franco Uomo, their sister suit store next door for our client/groom and the couple looked stunning at their wedding! Dina's Deluxe Events recommends La Dona Bridal Atelier and Franco Uomo Wedding Suit Store! 5 stars!

I came in on a Saturday asking to get my suit tailored and was helped my Michael. He's an…read moreincredible communicator who knows his craft. He quickly understood what I asked for and provided his recommendation when needed. Although the alterations was projected to take at least a week, Michael was able to make it happen well before then. If you go with him, you will be well taken cared of. Thank you Michael. + extra points for having some very nice watches and being an excellent conversationalist.

I'm so grateful I found Ao Dai Bao Han! I walked in around 11 AM on a Saturday after driving from…read moreLodi because I needed an all-white áo dài for my husband's grandfather's temple service the very next day in Sacramento. They had white funeral áo dài in stock AND in my size. Even though I was a walk-in with such short notice, they were able to fit me in for a fitting and alterations. I left to grab lunch, came back less than 2 hours later, and my áo dài was already finished and ready for me! They were incredibly kind, accommodating, and understanding of why I needed it so urgently, which I truly appreciated during such a difficult time for our family. The service was so quick and the entire experience took so much stress off my shoulders. I was able to attend the temple service the next day with exactly what I needed. Thank you so much, Ao Dai Bao Han! I absolutely recommend them, especially if you need an áo dài on short notice.