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!

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!

Hello Janene's Bridal!…read more A Yelp review could never fully capture the magical experience I had saying YES to the dress! Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed about my wedding day and the moment I would find the dress to marry the love of my life in. Like many brides, I grew up watching Say Yes to the Dress, admiring the designers who make women feel like royalty--but I've learned that finding the perfect dress starts with the perfect experience. After getting engaged, my best friend recommended Janene's Bridal, and from the moment I called to book my appointment in December 2021, I knew something special was ahead. Walking into Janene's Bridal in Alameda felt like stepping into the show itself. The sparkle, the lace, the details--everything was absolutely magical. Then I met MAESA--stylish, confident, and full of personality! The moment MAESA greeted me with, "Hey babe, are you my future bride?" I instantly felt seen, celebrated, and excited. When asked about my dream dress, I described something royal, elegant, and fairytale glam. MAESA immediately guided me with expertise and care, introducing me to different styles while also suggesting a designer I've always loved--Martina Liana. Dress after dress, MAESA paid attention to every detail, making me feel so special and supported throughout the entire process. Then came the dress--a stunning Martina Liana gown with royal glamour, glitter, and lace. With every clip and adjustment, MAESA brought the vision to life. When the veil and bouquet were added and I walked down the boutique aisle, my heart completely melted--I saw myself as a bride for the first time. Ambience? Perfection! Customer service? Excellent! Pure joy? One in a lifetime experience! Thank You! From my first appointment to my final fitting a year later, my experience was 100% exceptional. Thank you, Janene's Bridal and MAESA, for making me feel like true royalty and bringing my dream to life

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!

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!

Overall I think Novella is not bad, but their lead alteration person is retired and while I was…read morecoming in, she was retiring. I ended up being charged more than the quoted amount and had to bring my dress back a few times because she missed some basic things. I don't think the person whos doing alterations there is still there so perhaps this review is quickly outdated, but I would say there's definitely not the kind of attention to detail I would have appreciated being at this price point and for this kind of thing where attention to detail for wedding dresses is so important. Every time I've been there, there's been some brides trying on beautiful gowns, so it seems like they have a good selection of dresses if that's what you're in the market for!

I visited Novella bridal on a whim yesterday after having spent the day in the city. I had gone…read morebridal dress shopping twice previously, with two different entourages in two other cities, and I was feeling discouraged about what I wanted, and pleasing others. First of all, PLEASE make an appointment with them. They have a small staff, and are quite busy accommodating brides! I was incredibly lucky to be greeted by Seneca, who after listening to my sob story offered to squeeze me in for an afternoon appointment to try a couple sample dresses I'd seen listed on Stillwhite. She was such a sweetheart, and when I returned for my appointment, had the two dresses I'd requested pulled, as well as a few others of the similar style. Although I didn't have a group with me, Seneca was incredibly patient and supportive while I mulled over the dresses, and hyped me up to fall in love with my original vision. Some of the sample dresses being sold are quite affordable for the budget conscious bride which was a huge plus! Additionally, I've seen fantastic reviews about their in house alterations. Highly recommend whether you're lost in your wedding dress search, or if you want an exceptional experience picking exactly what you want!

Golden Thread Alterations is operated by a Korean lady and her son. The business is located in the…read morequiet area of Livermore. Parking is off the street or in their shared parking lot. Their alteration work is very good for what I needed. The price is reasonable and fair to my budget. Her son did all of the communication and measurements and helped me to make the best decisions regarding my suit (shirt, coat & pants). The final product was very clean and I received a lot of compliments during and after my daughter's wedding. I highly recommend Golden Thread Alterations to anyone who needs alteration work (for weddings, senior ball, celebrations, etc.).

Response to owner's reply. A smile goes a long way to making a customer feel welcomed. You are a…read morecharming and polite man and I appreciate you. My problem is with owners/employees who do not return a smile or meet my eye. Whether intended or not, this made me feel too unimportant to be bothered with, more like I was a pesky fly. To be clear, I have zero problem with business owners not speaking English, especially when a co-owner is fluent and handles communication. I am the grandchild of immigrants. I am also unhappy with a fluctuating price. Again, don't lower the price after I regretfully and politely decide to leave. Set a fair price to begin with, not a high price you then lower when a customer balks. Most of us are very uncomfortable about bargaining over price and discovering the first price given is a starting bid. Just sharing my opinion.

Wow! Thoroughly impressed by Jila's services. She altered 3 dresses from my bridal wardrobe:…read more 1. A flowy, ruffled colorful dress for my welcome party. She amended the waistband to be tighter and shortened the dress while maintaining the flow and comfort of the dress. 2. My after party dress had a beaded skirt and jila carefully shortened it. Fit perfectly. 3. Lastly, my Kim Kassas wedding dress!! Its ruffled mermaid tail is what made it beautiful. I plan to resell my dress and jila altered it so that if someone taller than me buys it, the stitching just needs to be snipped to get it back to the original length. It fit me like a glove. She did an amazing job and I'd highly recommend her to alter clothing for any special occasion!

I altered my dress shorter at Jila Tailoring Studio. Very professional, and reasonable pricing…read more Jila and her staff were great to work with. They paid attention to detail, making sure the dress was at the right length and comfortable for me to walk in. I also have a dress in which the top could have different options to style when worn, and because the back was low, I was a bit concerned. But they kindly offered me options of how to style the top so that I wouldn't be concerned. Drop off and pickup was also fast and easy, straightforward. I would take another dress or recommend them to someone else. Thank you Jila Tailoring Studio!

Marina is a magician. I brought my wedding dress, which was a sample dress with beading that…read moredesperately needed some love and sizing down, and my reception dress 3 months prior to my wedding day. Marina works so quickly and efficiently that starting 3 months was actually a bit early- 2 months would have been sufficient for me. The first fitting appointment was a bit of a whirlwind so it helped to have additional set of eyes as well as pre-meditation of what I wanted. After the initial alterations, there was only one additional minor alteration needed for my wedding dress. She did an excellent job fixing up the beading, with the overall fit, bustle, and changing the lining, and her prices were more than fair. I did have to ask to try on my dress after the 2nd round of alterations, as that was not part of their usual process. Marina holds onto the wedding dress and steams it right before you pick it up, which should be closer to your wedding day, so plan accordingly. I took my reception dress home after the first alterations, but after practicing for our first dance, I decided I wanted some additional security to keep the strapless dress up. I brought it back to Marina, who easily added an elastic band and clasp to the inside, and I was able to dance away comfortably on my wedding night.

Ladies - Look no further. Stop spending hours shopping online for poor quality dresses from…read moreRevolve. Marina is THE BEST in the business! Marina tailored my wedding dress (very big dress, not easy). My mom, sister-in-law, and I also purchased 3 of Marina's custom handmade gowns. The detail, fabric quality, and silhouette is simply incredible. Marina isn't just an alterations master. She is truly an artist in dressmaking. I spent COUNTLESS hours pouring over online stores, buying, then returning at least 10 dresses. I almost gave up all hope until I found Le Caprice. In literally a second, my mom and I both found our perfect dresses on display. I cannot say enough good things about Marina & her wonderful team. Thank you so much for making our weddings so special.

Super nice lady! She helped me out and was so professional. She had my dress ready within a week…read more Amazing hem work and I think reasonable price!! Will come again and recommend to others

Over the years this shop has done excellent work on alterations for slacks, suits, dresses even…read moretorn shirt repairs. However I am forced to downgrade for timeliness as they seem to wait to last minute to finish the job. On more than one occasion I have arrived to pickup my clothes only to be told "we are still working on it, come back at 5pm".

I needed a rush job for my uniform jacket and sleeves. Sylvia was able to finish my alterations in…read morea short period of time, and did an incredible job - looks great.

Warning: Ignore the 5 star reviews and pay attention to the left-crying, combative, rude energy,…read moreripped off , creepy apartment reviews. I ditto their story and feel like the wedding dress I just demanded back from her unfinished needs an exorcism. Please don't let her get her negativity on you and your dress before your wedding. She will probably be nice to you after she takes deep sighs and tells you how it's your fault, you bought the wrong dress like all the brides these days, it's too heavy, it's going to break her sewing machine, she has to charge double, and a multitude of it's your fault comments. I can't believe I paid $765 (plus a hefty $125 PREPAID consult fee) to have a simple layer shortened and then be told that I have to live with the way the dress looks. I've taken it somewhere else and they happily have told me it will be beautiful when they're done. I called her later that first day and said I was feeling kind of upset , and I said I wanted to come back and revisit it - there was going to be another consult fee. Isn't that part of what we pay for when you hire an Alterations person- Their time and advice? Seems she's only nice to you after she makes you feel bad, that's the only reason I can imagine for the positive reviews. PS my dress smelled like weird perfume when I picked it up (?!) so if you have an allergy to perfume you may want to let her know that! Ick. PPS she charges tax on her Service (which I questioned) , but you're not allowed to write Alterations in the Venmo comment. Kind of suspect.