Saideh is very nice and gives you very good advice on choosing the right dress for the right place! She's very knowledgeable about fashion and very patient ! We bought two wedding dresses from her and overall I highly recommend them! read more

The ladies opened the shop for us on a Sunday, and we found exactly the perfect wedding gown. They even discounted it, being from the previous season's collection. It was by Jenny Packham. Gorgeous gown. Thanks, ladies. read more

In preparation for my 2025 wedding in Sicily, I went to 3 different cities and 20 bridal stores including designer show rooms before I found Nouvelle Vogue. If you are looking for something unique, avant-Garde, and not splatter across your Instagram and TikTok feeds, they will have something for you. Chantal and Saida provide something that most bridal stores lack; a true, authentic feeling of care in helping YOU find a dress that enhances your beauty inside and out, not because they want a sale, but because they care about the quality and experience of a bride having her dream come true. I came in for a Savin London trunk show, and did not leave with the dress we landed on. But I knew I wanted to share this once in a lifetime experience with these incredible woman, and I returned to purchase my ceremony dress. As fate would have it, I decided to work directly with a designer for my reception dress and ended up finding myself again at a trunk show at Nouvelle Vogue to try on some samples. Getting to share another special experience with them afforded me the opportunity to buy both my dresses here and I couldn't imagine it any other way. I came looking for a dress. I spent the next year building beautiful friendships with two women who are committed to their craft, compassionate, fair and genuinely loving, carrying class, elegance and a sense of taste that so many lack. If you want the crème de la crème of design and service, you won't find a better business in the Bay Area, or LA for that matter! read more

I just picked up my Viktor & Rolf dress from Chantal and Saida and I couldn't be happier. As a plus/midsize bride, I was a little apprehensive coming into the shop, but Chantal and Saida couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. They also successfully fought on my behalf when V&R wanted to charge me more for a larger size. I am so grateful to them both for such a positive experience. read more

I can not say enough good things about this place! They have the most beautiful and unique dresses compared to many other bridal stores. The two ladies that own the boutique are truly so sweet and really take their time to get you the perfect dress. They went out of their way to contact designers for me to ask them questions that I had about making modifications. They really take their time and listen to what you are looking for. I went to many bridal shops all over the Bay Area and this one stood out the most. The owners make you feel very special and put all their focus on you unlike many other stores who make you feel like just another customer. I highly recommend this store if you are wanting that special bridal moment. read more

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Saida & Chantal are the most kind and amazing ladies I worked with throughout my wedding dress shopping process. They were both so honest, caring, and helpful. The shop is intimate, and they have beautiful timeless gowns. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Sophisticated, exquisite, classy - the professionalism and collections that owners Saida and Chantal bring are simply incredible. Novelle Vogue creates intimate atmosphere by hosting each client via one-on-one appointments. My fiancé and I felt so welcomed. The lighting, the selection and setting are top notch. We felt we were in a high-end Parisian boutique, with the most heartwarming staff, you can't get better than that! The collections! These are works of arts. I am a semi-professional dancer, so I have seen beadings and laces in thousand dollar dance costumes. The bridal gowns at Novelle Vogue have fabric and the workmanship that are far beyond what you see in regular bridal shops. Saida and Chantal are incredibly warm, classy, and have great sense of style. They helped us narrow down the silhouette, and took a long time to help making each dress look fitting on me (Saida pinned everything, rather than most shops that just use large clips). Thank you Saida and Chantal. You've made my bridal experience so beautiful and exquisite. If you are looking for high-end works of art and memories that will last a life time, Nouvelle Vouge is the place. read more

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This was the first bridal shop I went to when I began my search for a wedding dress. I ended up not purchasing a dress from here because the dresses were mostly out of my budget (I was upfront with my budget upon booking and arrival). Despite the ladies being aware of my budget and that most of their dresses were out of that range, the two ladies working were so so sweet and helpful. They brought so many dresses for me to try on so that I could start understanding what style and fabric of dress looked best on me. Afterward, they gave me a lot of tips and suggested different bridal shops that were more in my price range. I had a great experience there. The store is small, clean, and very sophisticated. read more

If your thinking of getting married and want next level dresses with far better quality/material/lace and gorgeous Unique European designs then Nouvelle Vogue in San Mateo is for you! We literally went everywhere and nothing came close! Here's the latest trunk show list: https://www.nouvellevoguebridal.com/ FRANCESCA MIRANDA JUNE 4-13 JULIE VINO JUNE 11-20 YOLAN CRIS PREVIEW 2022 COLLECTION read more

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As a bride in the Bay Area, you must stop by Nouvelle Vogue to try their collection of dresses. They have such high quality, beautiful dresses in gorgeous styles that are guaranteed show stoppers for your special day. I tried many dresses from Saida and Chantal and I loved how involved they were with the process. They're very thoughtful and considerate with helping you try and choose a dress and they were never pushy or rude, but not fake either. You feel that they are truly considering your taste and looking closely at how the dress makes you feel. I ultimately decided on one of their more expensive dresses, and they did warn me of the price before I tried it on which I appreciated. It's such a beautiful dress. The quality is magnificent and it was gorgeous on my wedding day. My now husband could not take his eyes off of me. Thank you Nouvelle Vogue! read more

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The ladies at Nouvelle Vogue helped my sister and I try on their beautiful gowns! If you're looking for one of a kind dresses that are high fashion, don't hesitate to visit this store. The level of service and help is amazing! read more

I found my dream wedding dress here this year, and the entire experience was absolutely lovely from start to finish. Saida & Chantal are fantastic, have excellent taste, and are so incredibly kind and thoughtful. From the moment I stepped foot into the shop, I felt like they understood what I was looking for. Their inventory might not be as excessive as other stores, but it is curated to perfection. If you value high quality, and you want something dreamy, romantic, and feminine, then you'll fall in love with everything in this boutique. Whether you are more timeless, or whimsical, or anything in between, they will have a stunningly executed dress for you. Every dress I tried on made me feel exquisite, even if I knew it wasn't the one. Saida & Chantal were very accommodating, saying they could easily have custom changes made to any dress (I knew I wanted a certain type of sleeve shape). A few days after my initial trip there, they emailed me saying they had just gotten a new shipment of dresses and there was one they thought I'd love. I returned to see it, and they were exactly right. I knew immediately that it was my dress. I was very touched and impressed that they were still thinking of me even after I had left their shop, and that they genuinely understood my vision. After I ordered my dress they continued to be communicative and enthusiastic. They updated me with its expected arrival, they helped me schedule my fittings, and they made me feel thoroughly taken care of. They are so polite and warm and welcoming, and always made me and my family feel special. I could not recommend Nouvelle Vogue more strongly. read more

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Saida & Chantal are amazing. After a both comical and chaotic visit to San Francisco for dresses, I worked my way down the peninsula to find myself in this enchanting little home of gorgeous gowns. If you are looking for a unique and exquisite dress, you must book time here. Their selection runs across the world with British, Colombian, and Spanish designers. Saida & Chantal understand material, how your dress may look in the setting, size and fitting, and will guide you on what you can and maybe cannot do with a dress which makes it so much easier to make a decision. They are surely experts in their craft. I just adored them and will recommend them for any new brides! read more

It's been a couple years but I feel like I'm ready to share my experience here. First, they do not have any pretty sample dresses above a street size 6, so be aware when you come in. Second, don't come in here unless you are skinny and beautiful. I went to try on dresses with my maid of honor, who literally looks like a model and they gushed all over her. I guess my main tip is that if you are skinny and beautiful, this is the place for you. If not, spare your ego and go elsewhere. As I mentioned already, when I came in for my appointment, they kept gushing over my friend. As a bride, it was super discouraging to hear them keep asking my friend if she was getting engaged anytime soon and that she would need to schedule an appointment here because she's so beautiful and all the dresses would compliment her. Also, I am in between a street size 4 and 6 yet they only had the most matronly dresses for me to try on. Even though it was not my style, they tried to convince me to try on a dress with some sort of additional bolero/long sleeve top to go over it. This was my first dress shopping experience and I felt so ugly and fat. I cried when I got home and years later I'm still thinking about this place and how ugly they made me feel. read more

This review is long overdue.  I can't say enough about Saida and Chantal and how wonderful my entire experience was at Nouvelle Vogue.   After visiting several other bridal stores, I found my dream bridal dress at Nouvelle Vogue.  They have designer dresses which are truly unique and one of a kind.  Their dresses are incredibly exquisite, dreamy and romantic. With all the stress of planning a wedding, Saida and Chantal made sure to make my experience finding a bridal dress as pleasant as possible.  They were incredibly accommodating, and even opened the store on a day they were closed so that I could come in. During my appointments they were incredibly patient, provided honest feedback and never pressured me to make a decision.   With only a few months to plan our wedding, I was stressed about getting my dress within such a short time frame.  Saida and Chantal assured me prior to ordering, my dress would arrive in time for the wedding.  After I ordered my dress, they kept in close contact with me and updated me with its expected arrival. Just six days before the wedding, I tried on my dress and felt the length was a little long.  I couldn't reach the seamstress since she was out of town, so I contacted Chantal and she was able to put all my concerns at ease. She contacted their seamstress and I was able to get my dress adjusted the following day.   All in all, I always felt well taken care of at Nouvelle Vogue. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

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This review is long over due! A month ago I came across Nouvelle Vogue while looking for boutiques in the peninsula. I was a little hesitant as my overall experience dress shopping was a hit or miss previously and I still didn't know what exactly I was looking for. I got a bit jaded towards the whole experience so came into my appointment with a blank slate. As soon as we walked into Nouvelle Vogue, I felt like I was transported to Paris! The shop is brilliantly lit with natural light coming in from all the windows and bouncing off the many mirrors. There were dresses on each wall full of the most lavishing material. I knew right away this was not your typical dress shop where the fabric was synthetic, itchy, stained or super heavy. The dresses here are rich and full of life, each with their own personality. I was finally excited to partake in the whole dress fitting process! Saida and Chantal - these ladies are soo sweet and knowledgeable. They asked me what I thought worked for me and what didn't work for me, but they also suggested designs and dresses that I would have never thought to try on. I felt at ease with them as I tried on my first dress. And boy was she a stunner! If that's what it felt like to try on a dress, then I was down to try on more! My next dress, well that was the winner. From the second we zipped the dress up, I knew - this was THE One. My bridesmaid and I spent about 2 hours in there even after I had already found the dress and it was well past my fitting time, just chatting with the ladies! Soo refreshing to have such intellectual conversations and feeling the love and support from these two. If you're down in the Peninsula and looking for a rich and lavishing dress experience with some of the best material you can find in the Bay Area with two of the sweetest ladies, stop at this boutique! Can't wait to walk down the aisle in my show stopper of a dress! (Dress pictured not my wedding dress but another lovely dress!) read more

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Saida and Chantal were phenomenal! If you want an intimate dress shopping experience, you must check out this adorable bridal boutique! The dresses were super high quality and the styles were truly unique. I feel that this boutique is much higher end than any other that I visited! The fabrics were not itchy, the dresses were kept in perfect condition, and the service was just amazing! I love these ladies!! read more

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Definitely give this place a try! They have really beautiful, unique dresses that are great quality. They were also super attentive and helpful - definitely the best experience I've had dress shopping so far! read more

Had such a lovely time trying on dresses here! Saida & Chantal were amazing and so sweet! These ladies know their stuff and have impeccable taste. The dresses are incredible, elegant, and just all around beautiful UNIQUE pieces. I found a dress that is probably "the one" but since my visit was only the second place I had tried on dresses, I am still searching just in case -- I'm one of those people that will probably try on like 100 dresses before I pull the trigger just to be absolutely sure! So far, I've tried on 30ish other dresses and spent countless hours browsing websites, and no other store or website has had a collection of dresses as exquisite as the dresses here. I HIGHLY recommend scheduling an appointment here if you are not a basic bride, you have good taste, and want a stunningly beautiful piece for your special day!! read more

If you value GOOD customer service, please stay away! I was entangled in a 1.5 year ordeal of trying to get my full refund of $2100 back. They agreed to issue a full refund to be paid back within 60 days but never actually made any refund without repeated phone calls from me to request refund "payments" and ended up holding onto my money for over 1.5 years due to poor cash flow issues which were completely unrelated to me as no order had EVER been placed on behalf. They were hard to reach via phone /email and when I did speak to them, they would say they would "try" to issue a refund within the next week, which only sometimes happened. After checking with my credit card company, if I didn't receive anything, the phone call chase would start again. Lasting over the past one and a half years. We got down to $1100 when they completely stopped responding to all of my voicemails and emails. I sent them a demand letter, threatening to sue in Small Claims court - this worked to elicit a response and they called me explaining the situation, their intent to issue a full refund still and then credited me $500. For the final $600, they stopped responding again so I sent them another demand letter. No response. So I filed a Small Claims Court and served them the notice for the court date. No response. Not until 7 PM the night before the court date, anyway, after i had spent the week preparing all of the evidence and documentation AND had no way of rescheduling the court date, I get an email stating they had sent me an invoice letting me know the "cancellation fee" was $600 but because of the circumstances, they were going to "honor" the full refund. A receipt was attached with the remaining balance refunded, but of course I can't confirm these things with my credit card company until 24-48 hours later....after the scheduled court date. Bottom line: stay away if you value good customer service because this is not how they choose to run their business. And next time, don't try to be nice and just file a dispute with your credit card company. Edit in response to the reply from the manager - I know this was several years ago and I didn't mean hold off on posting this until now but I personally spoke with Chantal on many occasions and to flat out deny and say it is the wrong store as if you didn't remember being served court papers and making a refund a night before you were scheduled to be in court? Seems consistent kind of behavior. Also, to be fair, they were kind enough to agree to a refund, and I made sure I had not caused them to be out any money on behalf by reaching out to them as soon as possible due to significant life events. However, little did I know the stressful ordeal I would be going through the next 1.5 years. read more

Today I met two angels: Saida and Chantal. I am getting married in France in 2 weeks and something went wrong with the dress I had planned to wear. I called Nouvelle Vogue out of the blue in panic and Saida and Chantal found me the most exquisite dress the same day! All the gowns they carry are amazingly beautiful, elegant and refined. Chantal and Saida, I can't thank you enough for what you did for me today. read more

If you want a wedding dress unlike everyone else's, but in a good way, go to Nouvelle Vogue. Their dresses are incredible - well designed, beautifully beaded, well made, and worth the prices they charge (which start around $2500 and go up to $6000). However, I couldn't really personally justify spending so much so I gave up the most beautiful dress I found for a $750 one elsewhere. The Nouvelle Vogue dress was beautiful, too - just the right sort of 1930s inspired romantic beaded dress I was looking for. (It's a Jenny Packham in case you want to find the same.) All the dresses are imported from Britain and France, and Chantel, who assisted us, is the owner and gave everything a chic French touch. They have great bridal accessories, too. I particularly loved a flower/feather comb that had just the right 1920s feel. The dressing rooms are more like elegant salons in the back of the store, and are *beautifully* appointed. They are out of the league of every other bridal salon I visited. Chantel understood my style immediately and brought just the right dresses for me to try on. Even if you're not sure you can afford the dresses, it's worth a trip here with your mom just for the experience. Number of Dresses: C Quality of Dresses (Did I Like Them?): A Strapless Bra Quality: C (It was a pretty nice quality bra but cinched in too much above the waist causing me to have a weird shape so I went commando on top. Since Chantel was French I felt very European in my toplessness.) Cost: D (Despite the high cost they're not overcharging - the quality of the gowns justifies the price.) Dressing Rooms: A+ Service: A Understanding of My Taste: A read more

Out of all my wedding vendors, Nouvelle Vogue is one I would highly recommend to brides out there who are on their quest to find the perfect dress for their most special day. Sure, this bridal salon is situated in a comfortable / relaxed yet very fabulous / elegant and classy / chic space... sure, they have some of the most gorgeous wedding gowns / dresses and accessories in the market... but one of my top reasons for recommending this salon is the impeccable service that Saida and Chantal deliver to their customers. Bridal salons sell almost the same designer gowns, and I knew that I would only give my hard-earned cash to a place that goes above and beyond just selling the dress. I've visited almost all of the premiere bridal salons in the Bay Area and, in my opinion, none could offer the same level of service, style and professionalism as Nouvelle Vogue. With Saida and Chantal, you know you're in good hands. They're very fashion savvy. They can help you pull out all the stops for the look you want to achieve by not only helping you select the right dress, but also by completing your look with the right accessories from head to toe. They give you their honest opinion or advice if you seek it out in a very professional and tactful way. It really shows too that they care about how you feel and want to feel on your big day, so they make sure that they give you the right information/advice even if it means that they do not make the sale. Unlike other bridal consultants out there, they make sure that as a bride you wouldn't feel any more pressured/stressed out as you already are. Saida and Chantal care that you make the decision that you'll be most happy with, and that was very important to me in my wedding gown search. It was a joy to work with them both. It made my wedding gown selection experience very enjoyable and stress-free. I ended up getting both my Jenny Packham ceremony and reception gowns plus almost all my accessories from Nouvelle Vogue. (Jenny Packham creations are gorgeous! Very chic and vintage. You'll feel like a celebrity from Holywood's golden era.) Another important consideration is that they work with a great seamstress. In my opinion, a knowledgeable and crafty seamstress can make or break that wedding gown. This is another level of confidence / reassurance that Nouvelle Vogue provides a bride, because you know you'll be in very good, capable hands. read more

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I accompanied my friend to try on some gowns here. I gave her my appointment since I had already ruled out Rosa Clara and Jenny Packham gowns for my own wedding dress. I sent them an e-mail to inform them that my friend would be taking my spot but they never responded. Just in case, I came with my friend. She tried on a few gowns, but she didn't find anything she was in love with. It was her first time trying on gowns, and I think it was a little disappointing compared to my own experiences. First of all, they didn't have that many dresses and styles to choose from. I also didn't like how they only had 1 couch near the dressing rooms. It was a little hard to get comfortable because I had to stand the entire time I was waiting for my friend to change. I also felt like I was kind of invading the other party trying on dresses. They were sitting on the couch closest to the dressing room. I had no where else to stand or wait bear the dressing room. Such a poor set up. I started to walk around the store, and I was a little annoyed that one of the other ladies tried to sell me accessories. I wasn't there for me, but for my friend. I'm not sure if she worked there or was there for the trunk show? They asked what my friend's budget was, and to accommodate her budget they said they would sell her the sample that was extremely too big for her. I'm sure the alterations on that wouldn't be cheap either. I just thought that option didn't make sense? I expected more from this place, especially because I read so many wonderful things about this place. However, I can't help but compare it to the other places I've been to for my own bridal fittings. The appointment was only 25 minutes! That's the shortest I've ever experienced before. I'm a little disappointed but I've definitely had much better experiences elsewhere (variety of selection, customer service, better spaces for bridal fittings and friends, etc..). I'm glad I didn't wait until this trunk show to buy my dress. I would have been super disappointed. They didn't even offer us water or anything... I am a bit sad that my friend's first time probably wasn't amazing... read more

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If you are looking for a dress that feels truly special and different from everyone else, this is your shop. Basic brides need not apply. It is totally worth the trip down from San Francisco. I tried on 90 dresses during my search- that's right, 90. I saw a lot of beautiful things at a lot of different stores in SF and NYC, but kept coming back to my Cymbeline of Paris dress at Nouvelle Vogue. I just saw the dress for the first time since I ordered it 7 months ago and am SO HAPPY with my decision. I cannot wait to wear it for my wedding in 2 weeks! The dresses aren't cheap ($3500+) but you get what you pay for. Absolutely stunning fabrics, trims, and embellishments. And amazing construction if you care about that sort of thing. Many of their dresses are worn in multiple pieces (but not separates), making the gowns easier to alter and much lighter to wear. I'm a design nerd, so I got really excited about that- I hadn't seen anything else like it. Plus European designers you can't find anywhere else in the Bay Area. I originally came for their Yolan Cris gowns I'd been stalking on Pinterest but fell in love with a couple Cymbeline dresses and a Francesca Miranda. Inventory is on the smaller side, but very edited and lots of special pieces. I've seen some negative reviews about attitude and exclusivity, but I did not experience that at all. Chantal and Saida were very kind and gave me great, honest feedback, especially when I had to shop alone without my mom or family and really needed it. They are right to say the dresses are for a specific customer- maybe it just came across the wrong way. I can't imagine any offense was ever meant because these ladies are just lovely. They were not pushy at all- I came back 3 times before putting the money down for the dress and they gave me no grief about it. Small note if you do buy your dress here- mine did take quite a while to arrive. Most of the dresses are coming from Europe, so keep that in mind. I was stressed about the timing, but Chantal and Saida were pros about it and made sure everything got here in time and got my fittings done in 2 weeks. Moral of the story is don't fret and they will take care of it. read more

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This store is gorgeous. The fabrics are incredible and the ladies were so nice. Their pricing was above my budget so I didn't find my dress here but if you are looking for something unique, quality and imported, this is your place. I've never seen more beautiful lace. The store is spotless and their stylist used sanitizer every time she helped me in and out of a dress. It felt clean and safe. read more

Chantal and Saida made my very first wedding dress appointment an absolute pleasure. I came in with a few dresses in mind, but otherwise very open to recommendations. Before even seeing my full list, Saida selected a dress I had been eyeballing, purely based on what she thought would look good on me. They were incredibly patient and felt very invested in my experience. The shop is also lovely and creates such a special intimate experience. I am still narrowing down my search, but my experience at Nouvelle Vogue has by far been the best of any shop I've visited. read more

Nouvelle Vogue is by far the best bridal salon I visited while I was on the hunt for my wedding dress. I wanted something special and different. They have a highly curated selection of truly unique wedding gowns, you won't find these dresses anywhere else! I went with a flirty, vintage-inspired knee length dress by Francesca Miranda. It's so unique and fun, but still elegant and bridal. I got so many compliments on it, even the wedding venue contacted me after the wedding to find out the designer! Saideh was super patient with us and so helpful. We altered the dress a couple times to give it the perfect fit, and in the end it was just that - perfect. I highly recommend Nouvelle Vogue for the bride who's looking for something a little different. You will find the dress that was meant for you here. read more

It is expensive, but it's absolutely worth it! I have looked at so many places up and down the Bay Area to find my wedding gown, and I have to say Nouvelle Vogue got something truly unique that you wouldn't find at any other store. The fabric and the lace you can find here are real delicate and couture-grade, and the gown I got was simply stunning. So happy that I found this place! Chantal and Saida have been super nice and helpful along the way and overall just an amazing experience. read more

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Chantal and Saida are very special women, they are warm and nice and caring! The price was expensive but the dress was amazing! I needed the dress fast to get married outside of USA and they helped me! They have very special dresses that is hard to fined! read more

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The collections Nouvelle Vogue carried are really fancy and beautiful. I had tried four dresses and I liked them all. Eventually I chose one dress from Francesca Miranda. Chantal and Saida are nice and sweet to assist me to decide and try on the dresses. Since that I was in a rush to get the dress, they kept in touch with the dress maker and gave me updates. It was nice they also taught me how to take care and bring the dress to Bali. I'm in love with my dress and my husband and guests were also impressed by it. read more

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I purchased my Cymbeline gown and bolero jacket from Saida and Chantal, and could not have been happier. The gown was actually the first one that I picked out, but of course I had to drag myself (and my mom, as well as a girlfriend or two) to various stores on the Peninsula and in the city before realizing that I was comparing everything else to that one dress! Our wedding was on a ranch but had the theme of 'rustic elegance'. I think they had a hard time visualizing what I wanted at first with the gown, but when I brought in the accessories (vintage gold and crystal jewelry that I found at the Hillsborough Antique Show and beaded khussa flats) they understood. It was stunning. The bolero arrived in their studio after I had ordered my dress, and we added it on...I wore it for the ceremony then went strapless for the reception. I did have a wardrobe malfunction with the corseting, but my amazing girlfriends managed to McGyver it so that there were no issues. After our wedding, I took the dress back to Nouvelle Vogue. Granted, it took ages to get it back, but that was the fault of Cymbeline and not Novelle Vogue. In the end, they had their seamstress take a piece of the silk from another gown's hemming, and created a new corset ribbon for me. Saida and Chantal are gracious, warm, and truly define 'ladies'. I went into one large shop in the city during my 'adventures' and had to deal with an obnoxious 20-something who couldn't even bother to get her shoes on while she 'helped' me try on $3,000++ dresses. This is not the case at Nouvelle Vogue. They take a genuine interest in your event and your look, they are gracious, and they never hard-sold me. I would love a reason to wear my gown again, I absolutely loved it. It fit better than any of the heavy American gowns that I tried on. The silk was amazing, the dress was gorgeous...I can't praise Nouvelle Vogue or the gown enough! read more

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AMAZING! The dresses are gorgeous, like nothing else I had seen while dress shopping! Not only were the dresses amazing, but what really sold it for me was Saida and Chantal! They went above and beyond to help me get my dream dress in time for my wedding! They also spent so much timing working with me to create different looks with the dress, create a gorgeous veil and help me with shoes! Couldn't recommended them enough! read more

Ah...I hope it's okay to give five stars even though I didn't end up buying my dress here! But I did find a dress that was a serious contender! So serious that I brought 3 of my friends with me for a second try on. We all adored the dress - it's just that the one I decided on was one that I adored more. Nouvelle Vogue is a classy place - from the way it's set up and decorated and the line of dresses they carry to the superb service Chantal and Saida offer. I had been to 4 other stores before I hit Nouvelle and I hadn't received nearly as patient, gracias, and truthful service at those stores as I did at Nouvelle. They even let us take tons of photos. The selection of designer lines is limited here but they stock a wide variety of dresses within each of those lines and dress prices run from $2500 upward. My favorite: Cymbeline of Paris!! I wish these ladies all the best in their business - and I've highly recommended them to the other 3 brides I know. read more

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This is a beautiful little shop filled with one of a kind European style wedding gowns and a plethora of accessories. The ladies who run it are very kind, helpful and responsive (I found them on instagram). They also have a bunch of beautiful accessories. I bought my shoes here which I am obsessed with!! read more

Saida and Chantal were so incredibly kind, attentive and helpful. I went to Nouvelle Vogue for my second wedding dress appointment, and found the dress! I wasn't expecting the find "the one" when it came to a dress so I can't express how pleasantly surprising the experience was! This shop is small and intimate, and you get to be the only one there during your appointment! Saida and Chantal are very thoughtful in their assistance. I had some idea of what I wanted, but they showed me a few things that I loved and never would have picked myself! Overall it was a wonderful experience, and they seemed so genuinely excited for me when I found my dress! Now I just have to figure out how to be patient while my dress is being made!! read more

If you want a stylish, beautiful gown then this is the place to come. Saida and Chantal do the most amazing thing, they find the most elegant gowns to carry in their adorable boutique. They carry everything from classic style gowns to avant garde, one of a kind pieces directly from Paris. Their knowledge of how to make a woman even more beautifual than they already are by finding the perfect gown for their needs astounds me. They are truly fantastic women with style, grace and heartfelt kindness. They have styled the most interesting weddings and have a wide array of clientele. This is one bridal boutique that you need not be afraid to enter. You are in good hands with both Saida and Chantal! read more

I just got married in October, and had a wonderful and very stylish experience at Nouvelle Vogue! I've heard other reviewers say that the prices are a bit high, but I did not find them any different than other high end bridal shops in San Francisco area. Though the selection is small, all the gowns and accessories are very chic and very European! This is definitely the place to go if you want something a little different than the average bride. Plus, both Saida and Chantal are super nice and very patient with all their customers. When the veil I ordered didn't arrive on time for my hair and makeup trial, they even let me borrow one for a few days, no questions asked! Whenever I emailed them, I got a prompt response as well. On my wedding day, I got many compliments on my dress and was even asked to provide the name of the designer so that they could look her up! Overall, I would definitely recommend Nouvelle Vogue to anyone wanting a stylish and personable gown shopping experience! read more

Please read They have select dresses that range from very very small to about an 8. These are just sample dresses. The ladies here were amazing. The place was small with about 30 dress in unique styles but rather all white or basic. It was hard to really picture yourself in a dress when the dress doesn't fit you. Over all I felt comfortable and enjoyed dress shopping. But be advised this is a boutique type place. read more

Earlier in the day, I brought my maid of honor with me to try on some gowns in downtown Burlingame. We made a stop in downtown San Mateo for lunch and she dragged me to Nouvelle Vogue. She just wanted me to see the unique selection of gowns and she had always been curious because she would see all the amazing dresses on display in the windows. We walked in and we were greeted warmly. We asked if we could just browse the racks and Chantal had no qualms about it. When I laid my eyes on the selection of Jenny Packham dresses, it was love at first site! My friend quickly asked if I could try on some gowns without an appointment and again, there were no qualms about it! Saida and Chantal were so accommodating. I tried on several gowns (one Cymbeline and the others were all Jenny Packham). The gown that fit me the best and looked just absolutely amazing, was unfortunately, way beyond what I could ever pay (7K!). For the most part, we talked about the quality of European-made gowns and their quality. I did not end up buying a dress at Nouvelle Vogue but the customer service was top-notch. Saida and Chantal both know how to make a customer feel special and taken care of--even when they just walked right off the street and wanted to try on gowns without an appointment! read more