Omg. We loved our visit to Kinsley Couture! The decor inside immediately welcomed us and put the…read morebride to be at ease for this monumental appointment. Nicole was our hostess and she sat with the bride to be to understand in detail what types of dresses she would be interested in trying on. She had a trainee working with her and it was great. They served champagne, water and a light snack, which was a nice touch. Nicole was able to help the bride to be narrow down a few choices. We will visit again soon for the bride to be to make a decision. Of thr four bridal shops we visited that day, Kinsley Couture set the bar for the others to follow. Great job! See you again soon

I WAS CHARGED 1000$ EXTRA FOR CUSTOMIZATIONS AND THE TOP OF DRESS…read moreDID NOT FiT. Kinsley James took my measurements, I verified the size, but the store manager insisted they never ordered anything but a B-cup for their dresses, Another 1500$ spent on Alterations could not fix the improper size and proportions of the top. Most of my wedding photos have a large bouquet covering the top of my dress. I would advise against a custom dress from their manufacturers or trusting their staff who were more concerned with tacking on fees and extras. I waited to review my dress, and hope this helps any bride he needs a tailored or custom fit to her dress.

I'm so grateful I found Riki Dalal in Walnut Creek because finding the wedding dress became one of…read morethe easiest and most memorable parts of planning my wedding. From the moment I walked into the boutique, Limor made me feel welcomed and understood. She took the time to learn about my vision and carefully hand-selected a few gowns for me to try on. The moment I put on the Ariel dress, I knew it was the one. Its stunning mermaid silhouette and intricate lace detailing were everything I had dreamed of and were absolutely perfect for my destination wedding in Antigua, Guatemala. What truly sets Limor apart is the level of care she gives each bride. From taking my measurements to coordinating alterations, keeping me updated throughout the process, and making payments easy to manage, she was there every step of the way. She genuinely listened to my needs, respected my budget, and made sure I never felt pressured. Her communication was exceptional, and I always felt confident that I was in the best hands. Shopping for a wedding dress can be overwhelming, but Limor made the entire experience seamless, stress-free, and incredibly special. Thanks to her, I walked down the aisle feeling more beautiful and confident than I ever imagined. I cannot recommend Riki Dalal Walnut Creek enough. If you're searching for your dream wedding dress and want an unforgettable, personalized experience, go see Limor. She is incredibly talented, kind, and passionate about helping every bride find the one. I would recommend her a thousand times over!

I had the best experience ever here . This was my first ever dress try on and i was attended with…read moresuch kindness . 10/10 customer service. The owner is so sweet !

I loved my visit upstairs to thr wedding dress area. The music was playing. The workers were…read morewelcoming and friendly. They greeted us with champagne in a can, which I thought was really cute. Our sales rep was patient, helpful and sent more champagne as needed. It was a great day

Anthropologie Weddings / BHLDN is a great place to start bridal dress shopping, but it definitely…read moreseems to be hit or miss. The dress selection is pretty good considering they don't specialize in bridal gowns, and very fairly priced. Just be prepared to focus on trendier styles- the options are definitely not exhaustive. The space is nicely decorated and bright, with privacy from the rest of the sales floor. They served canned sparkling wine to our group, which was cute but not as posh as some spots. The randomly assigned stylist definitely sets the tone. My fiancée and I tried on dresses together and one stylist was very sweet while the other was very underwhelming. Mine was the not great one. I was surprised to hear she had been a stylist for 5+ years. She seemed incredibly unsure of herself and unenthusiastic, and she was not informed about my pre-selected styles. She kept suggesting dresses that were definitely not my taste with no explanation, even though they require you to choose styles out on the website first. She also advised that I should probably order my preferred dress soon, as it was the last one in stock online. However, the style had just come out the week before (which I found out on instagram), so I thought that was a bit misleading when it was soon restocked. At one point, I tried on a gorgeous dress that I was loving as was the rest of my party. My stylist didn't suggest trying on a veil; I had to ask for help after several minutes of admiring the dress. I found that weird. On the other hand, my fiancée's stylist was helpful in explaining the try-on process, especially considering this was our first appointment. She was friendly without being too pushy about a sale. She also expressed congratulations/excitement when we were with our group, whereas my stylist stood to the side awkwardly/rudely. Personally being a lesbian couple, I thought this was an ok spot for LGBTQ inclusiveness. There was no outwardly rude behavior, but I do think they were a little confused how to act with us both planning to wear white bridal looks. There was a slight vibe that they weren't taking us seriously, even though we had family at the appointment. Maybe because it was Walnut Creek and we are used to Berkeley/Oakland vibes. But just a heads up to any queer couples, I would recommend a more outwardly LGBTQ friendly spot. Also, the short dresses and bridal suits are not available to try on in this styling appointment; you can only shop separately yourself. All that being said, I found one dress that I love and plan to revisit!

This is a very nice bridal boutique with huge collections of wedding gowns . They are categorized…read moreby different designs ( A line vs ball gown ) . A line has a small waist, fitted bodice that flows continuously to the hem , forming the shape of a Capital letter A . A lot of French Chantilly lace are on this type of A line dresses . The Ball Gown created a balance hour glass figure by cinching the natural waist and extending outward . The materials are usually satin , organza or layers of tulle to maintain a grand , floating shape . This place is popular. A appointment is a must . They charged $55 for one hour of trying on 10 gowns with a stylist . It may run over time a little bit but they did not charge us more . Each bride to be and friends got their own changing room and full body mirror , sofa to sit and wait . They serve you ice water with no charge and a menu to order latter and other drinks for a fee . Our personal stylist is Tiffany . She is great . Very patient and helpful to help the bride to come to the conclusion of what type of wedding gowns she actually likes the most . It was an elimination process . We started with 10 gowns and went down to the top two at the end . The prices vary depending on the materials. It ranges about $2000 to $6000 . Veil And alternation fee are extra . It takes 6 months to order a wedding gown if your choice. Then two months before your wedding day they would made smaller adjustments and alterations to fit you perfectly. This is a pleasant experience and highly recommended to come to this bridal boutique.

After recommendations from friends, I purchased my wedding dress from Janene's Bridal San Francisco…read morein September 2025 for my wedding in May 2026, and my family and I had a fun and memorable experience trying on dresses. The following months, however, were filled with uncertainty and confusion about when my dress would arrive. With an estimated delivery timeline of 4-6 months, I initially tried not to worry. In December, I was informed that my gown was in the final stages of production, and I paid the remaining balance. As March approached, my family and friends began to grow concerned alongside me. While the responses to my calls and emails were reassuring, it became increasingly difficult not to feel anxious as the wedding date drew closer and our energy and attention needed to be focused on other aspects of wedding planning. We were told that the delays originated with the designer. This is understandably not in their control, but more proactive communication and transparency about the situation earlier in the process would have been appreciated. Ultimately, the dress shipped at the end of April and arrived in early May. Despite this experience, I am still giving Janene's Bridal Alameda 4 stars because of the kind and responsive staff. The alterations team did an excellent job with only about 2 weeks to work with, and every staff member was pleasant. I especially appreciated Jessica, Tiffany, and Mary Ann for being so accommodating, patient, and supportive throughout the process. At one point, I left an item there and the team were very communicative about searching for and locating the item until my return. Most importantly, the business went above and beyond to compensate me for the inconvenience and stress of receiving my dress so close to my wedding date. After everything that happened, I was hesitant to have my alterations done at Janene's, but the team ultimately turned the experience around and made it a positive one. Their excellent customer service and dedication helped make up for the stressful situation. Thank you for making things right and for taking such great care of my wedding dress.

I had a wonderful experience here! Dylan really listened to what I wanted, showed me so many…read morebeautiful options, and helped bring the vision I had in my head to life. I was even able to customize my dress, and it turned out better than I imagined. She also helped my daughters find their bridesmaid dresses, making the entire experience easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend Dylan!

Absolutely outstanding experience at GESINEE'S Tuxedo…read moreFitting and Tailoring! Sarah and her beautiful staff went above and beyond to make everything perfect from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service were truly next level. The fitting process was smooth, precise, and comfortable, and the tailoring came out flawless. You can tell they genuinely care about making every customer look and feel their best. Sarah's eye for style and perfection really shows in the final results. If you need tuxedo fitting or tailoring done right, this is the place to go. Highly recommend GESINEE'S to anyone looking for quality work, great energy, and an amazing team that treats you like family. 10/10 experience!

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!

Dont go here if your a plus sized bride, the judgment starts as soon as you walk through the doors!…read more I as the bride and my bridal party made an appointment to go here seeking "the dress" for me and give the girls a chance to look around to see if she had anything for them as a bridesmaid choice, in the meantime I pulled up the picture of the chosen dress she had on her website, it was sold and I was told I was too large for the dress anyways, she ran around and brought me 3 dresses of HER choice ignoring not only my requests but the options of what my girls where showing me & her, still telling them Im to "large" to fit in the dresses and IF I wanted that dress they would have to alter it and it would be too expensive. I had an awful experience as well as my family and friends, she was rude to everyone. In the end I felt self conscious of how I looked, because she basically called me fat the entire time I was working with her, even my daughter chimed up and told her I was planning a surgery soon and my weight wouldn't be that much of an issue, Joanne didnt listen. Everyone was upset, mad, angry and insulted by the time we left. Not worth it unless you want to be judged by someone who apparently doesnt like her job especially if she has to alter or change anything on the dresses she has to offer.

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!!

Worst experience ever. When my husband and I went in to rent our suits for our wedding, we tried to…read moreschedule pick up for a week before. She insisted that we only get them two days prior. When it arrived, it was a totally different style, fabric and was WAY TOO big and boxy. I looked like I was ready to be part of the zoot suit riots. What's worse is that she didn't seem to care about how distressed I was. She kept on saying, "but your mother in laws dress looks great!" I am literally one of the grooms and she was trying to gaslight me into accepting it as is. Do not rent suits from her, she doesn't care about the quality. The dresses are fine, I guess.

I had a great experience here! I brought my wedding dress to get tailored and I also had her alter…read moremy mother's wedding dress to make it into a mini dress for my rehearsal dinner. I'm very happy with the results for both!