Last week, I went in for an appointment where I was greeted by Jenn, who was my consultant. She…read moreimmediately offered my entourage and I some water. After sitting us down, she asked me some questions to get a better feel for the type of dress that I was looking for. Honestly, I had a wide range of silhouettes and designs that I was interested in and she never once judged me for it. I showed her photos of dresses that I found on their website and she was able to pull almost all of them, which was great! She practically knew exactly where each one was on the rack and immediately went to collect all the dresses to try on. Eventually after trying on all the dresses (anything from a simple and classy organza gown to a full princess ball gown), she pulled out a dress that she thought I might like. We shared a laugh over the fact that I had just tried the same dress on at the store I went to earlier that morning. Honestly became my fav out of all the dresses I tried on that day. She helped to put on a veil and handed me a bouquet so that I could get a better idea of how it would look on the big day. With all the hustle and bustle, I ended up going overtime on my appointment, but Jenn continued to help and never rushed me. In total, I think we tried on around 16 gowns that day. Although I didn't end up saying yes to a dress at J'aime, I'm so glad I went there. Jenn was truly such a joy to work with. Even though I'd never met her before, she felt like a best friend throughout the entire appointment. Literally your own personal hype girl that'll fill your appointment with smiles, laughs, and giggles. Honorable mentions: ~ After trying on all the inspo gowns, Jenn let me walk through the rest of the dresses on the rack to see if there was anything that interested me. ~ Taylor Swift was playing in the background during my appointment, which I loved, but she said that if you have a specific song in mind for your "say yes to the dress" moment, you can request it. ~ Appointments are free on the weekdays

We came to look at bridal gowns for the first time . One of my family members got proposed to in…read moreDecember and they plan to have a wedding in Oahu in the year of 2028 . They like to have a grand wedding with lots of guests. We start looking at dresses and plan for all the other details for the wedding. My family booked the appointment on line . She honestly put done 2028 as the future wedding date. A $25 fee was required to come look at the wedding gowns . Then an older lady staff called her back . She sounded very upset that she wedding would be in 2028 and not this year . She told her that " if you don't have money to pay for the dress , you could bring cash to tip your stylist! You are not buying a wedding gown now , I don't know what to do with you ! " She was so rude over the phone . My family member is a licensed health care professional. She was just in shock. Since she has paid the $25 on line for the 1.5 hour appointment, we showed up at Janine bridal today at 10 am on a Saturday morning . We arrived 3 minutes before 10 am . Two Caucasian ladies walked in ahead of us. There were two older female staffs inside . One with blonde hair and the other taller lady staff has dark brown hair . The blonde hair lady looked at us , did not smile, did not say welcome to Jaime bridal , or good morning. They helped the two Caucasian ladies ahead of us . The front counter was left with a younger Asian female staff . Her name is Christina. She worked part time there and she was our stylist for this appointment . Christina is very sweet , patient and helpful. After she knew that was our first time looking at the wedding gowns, she gave us a 5 minutes introduction of the gowns and the basis set up of the bridal shop . Then we looked around and pulled 6 dresses to try . Christian helped to fix each gown and made suggestions like how to tailor it to make it look nicer on the bride -to- be . After one hour of try and error , we narrowed down to two wedding gowns that we love . Christina wrote done all the details , gave us a small card for the information. Then she mentioned the trunk show coming up at the end of January 2026 . But we are obligated to buy a wedding gown if we attend the trunk show . Today is January 3, 2026 Saturday. We would have a bad experience about Jaime Bridal from the way the other lady talked to my family member with the bitchy attitudes. Thanks to Christian , these have all changed . Customer service is the primary focus on retailer business . I am not sure how this could have been misinterpreted.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

As the mother of the groom, I had an amazing experience with Melinda at Paper & Petals. She took…read moreso much time with me and she was incredibly patient. I tried on over 12 dresses and she was so warm and welcoming. I felt like she really cared about me! It's a beautiful bridal salon and they have a great selection of Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses! Gorgeous dresses!

Georgette and her team were so helpful with me finding my dream dress. Papers and Petals was the…read moresecond bridal shop I went to, and I told Georgette what I was looking for. She and her team picked out a variety of dresses for me to try on, and the first one I chose was the one! Georgette was willing to work with me to fit the dress in my budget too. They have provided exceptional customer service from my first interaction to my final fitting. I'm so happy with my wedding dress, and could not have picked out a better place to buy from.

Galina did an amazing job altering my dress for a very affordable price. She changed my straps,…read moreopened up the back of my dress and made it fit like a glove. She really helped make my wedding day special. Only advice to customers is to make sure you book her well in advance of your event as she gets very busy. Other than that, her work is AMAZING.

She is a very talented seamstress! I've had her sore 2 formal dresses for me and they both turned…read moreout beautifully!

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!

My sister and I went to this place to shop for an upcoming wedding. This lady Komal is sooo full of…read moreherself, such a show off, and high key lack of mannerism. She judges the book by its cover. She will not even make eye contact if you are in simple pj and top. She is egoistic and prejudice. She responded to our questions with such a " whatever" attitude. Btw she wear pretty much most of the outfit for her " show off sessions" on instagram, therefore the armpits and crotch area of outfit is unhygienic!!! Listen lady - no one cares if you have a body or money. What is importance is values and how you treat other people. Instead of showing off your body ( saggy boobs and discoloration on face) and showcasing your possessions, on insta get some manners from somewhere. We ended up getting an outfit and she quickly said, you can save money by venmo or zelle, so there is no paper trail or tax issues. Let me report you to IRS!

Was quoted one price and then charged much more ($1k more) when I went to pick up the outfit ahead…read moreof my wedding. Given my wedding was coming up within weeks, I felt I had no choice but to accept the higher price. When I finally did pick up my outfit, I noticed that some of the gold foil pieces on my outfit were missing off of my lehenga skirt. She said she could work with the designer to provide the pieces but never followed up or responded to my messages. The designer thankfully worked with me to send those pieces directly. I agree with other reviewers that Komal's communication is terrible and inconsistent. It's hard to get status updates, confirmation on prices, etc. I worked with several high-end designers and medium-end ones directly through their teams and had good experiences doing that. This is what I'd recommend that others do. Komal does not provide written invoices or payment confirmations, leading you to have to Venmo or Zelle often thousands of dollars, with limited visibility on the status of your order. It's tricky to trust this kind of merchant with limited paper trails and similar reviews to immune for momentous occasions like your wedding.