Oh my gosh where do I start... Needless to say, COVID-19 has had quite an impact on the dress…read moreshopping experience for brides. My initial appointment at Winnie was in April but it got pushed to May and then again to June, which was really disappointing. However, Abegail at Winnie Couture contacted me to let me know they were doing virtual appointments with brides to get the process started. I took her up on her offer and I loved being able to see the dresses we had picked out together based on my style preferences. I was able to narrow it down to 3 dresses from that virtual appointment alone! I was finally able to go into Winnie in June and Abegail made sure I had the best experience ever. I was the only bride there, which made the whole experience very personal - not to mention their space is gorgeous. I fell in love with one of the dresses, but there were a couple of changes/additions I wanted to make. Although Abegail didn't have the answers or prices at that moment in time, she promised she would find out and let me know (which she did very promptly). I still had another appointment to go to and I was feeling anxious about making a decision. Not once did I feel pressured by Abegail, and she even recommended I get all of my appointments out of the way so that I didn't feel any regrets. After all of my appointments, I could not stop thinking about that dress at Winnie. Abegail helped me set up another appointment so that I could show the dress to my mom, and it was even better than the first time I went! It felt like I had known Abegail forever, and the whole experience felt so special. Again, I did not feel pressured or rushed at any point to make a decision, which might be what made my decision so easy! I finally said yes to the dress and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I HIGHLY recommend Winnie Couture for anyone looking for a special and stress free shopping experience - kudos to Abegail for making me feel special despite the challenging circumstances surrounding COVID-19!

If I could give zero stars, I would. The most stressful, disappointing, and unprofessional part of…read moremy entire wedding experience. And that's saying something, considering every other aspect of planning my wedding went incredibly smoothly. I hope this review saves another bride from what I went through. No bride spending thousands of dollars should have to chase down a business, pay for a dress she hasn't seen, or walk down the aisle in a poorly altered gown. I purchased my dress on May 12, 2025. The initial appointment was wonderful. I loved the dress, discussed customizations, and specifically chose a local boutique so I could have personal contact throughout the process. The boutique CLOSED without notifying me. I was told my dress would arrive in November. After repeatedly calling with no answer, I physically drove to the boutique, only to discover it had CLOSED. No email. No phone call. No notice. Just a boarded-up storefront. (Apparently they have since re-opened in Beverly Hills in a new location.) Imagine spending thousands of dollars and discovering the business has disappeared without notifying you. I had to track down their Atlanta location for answers. Even then, I was constantly chasing updates. Communication was virtually nonexistent. I was forced to pay the remaining 50% without seeing my dress so they would release it (mind you over a month later than expected in a location across the country). My gown was received and supposedly "inspected" in Charlotte, then shipped directly to their recommended alterations provider in Beverly Hills. I was expected to pay the remaining balance without ever inspecting it myself. Had I seen it, I would NOT have authorized final payment without addressing the issues. I had discussed specific customizations, including lining the bodice to eliminate a visible seam and modifying the underarm panels. Their associate confirmed these details IN WRITING, yet the seam remained visible. The train also appeared identical in length to the store sample. I've attached photos and screenshots. The entire process felt misleading and lacked transparency. Their recommended alterations provider was a disaster. The boutique insisted their Beverly Hills provider was the ONLY person they recommended because she knew their dresses and fabrics best. I trusted them. ANOTHER huge mistake. Appointments were repeatedly rescheduled, and the workmanship was unacceptable. My first appointment was December 21, 2025. I didn't take the dress home until March 14, 2026, nearly THREE MONTHS later, because I was leaving for my wedding that week. And after all that time, IT STILL DIDN'T FIT PROPERLY. The internal corset was visibly apparent through the gown, and the fit remained unfinished. These issues were noticeable throughout my wedding day. I remained patient and respectful, repeatedly requesting updates and ultimately a refund for customizations I believe were not completed as agreed. My calls, texts, and emails increasingly went unanswered. No refund. No resolution. No accountability. A warning to other brides.... I purchased my dress more than TEN MONTHS before finally taking it home. I communicated expectations in writing, paid thousands of dollars, and trusted their recommendations. In return, I experienced a store closure without notice, terrible communication, questionable customization work, disastrous alterations, and a dress that didn't fit properly on my wedding day. Let me be VERY clear: EVERY other aspect of planning my wedding went smoothly. Every other vendor was wonderful. This boutique was the SINGLE source of unnecessary stress, frustration, and anxiety throughout an otherwise incredible experience. What should have been one of the most special parts of being a bride became a months-long nightmare. To be disappointed with my dress on my actual wedding day was devastating. I would NEVER recommend this boutique. I genuinely wish someone had warned me before I spent thousands of dollars here.

This is a long overdue review for my amazing sales associate, Kristina. She was extraordinary and…read morepatient in helping me find the dress of my dreams. The store has a large collection of multiple designers and I appreciate the range of styles they had available for me to try on all in the same place. As a busy bride to be, having a sales associate that was knowledgeable and efficient was key. Can't wait to be back for my dress and even more excited to wear it when I'll marry my soulmate! They had the perfect veil too! I wish I could share the full picture of my stunning Caroline Castigliano dress, but I'm keeping that private until our wedding. P.s. parking was easy (either street meter or in the lot behind the store)

I had the best experience trying on dresses for the first time here!!!! Manet and another sales…read moreassociate that helped me, were nice and very helpful ! They both were very hands on with me and really heard my options about all the dresses I tried on. Overall I recommend coming here 1000000%. I was very worried walking into this appt because my body is more curvy than most. But like magic they made sure the dress fit me and I was comfortable in the them.

Alexis is a bridal fairy godmother!! I could not have asked for a sweeter, more genuine, or…read moreknowledgeable designer stylist. She went out of her way to make sure I was able to come in to the boutique while my mother was in town to try on gowns. Alexis has immense artistic talent and vision - she is able to take elements of gowns you like and put them together to create your dream dress for wedding day. I could not be more grateful that I checked out Pronovias and found her!!

I got both my ceremony and reception dresses here, and I couldn't be happier with the experience…read more Alexis is truly the best, she just gets me!! She's incredibly detail-oriented and took the time to truly understand how I envisioned my big day. She knew exactly what I was looking for and was always on point with her recommendations. I felt so supported and taken care of throughout the entire process. I really can't recommend her enough to all brides!

Beautiful dresses! The owner is so nice. I'm looking for a…read moredress for an event. Formal night gowns are very affordable. All the dresses are handmade. Definitely gem!

Prior finding Glaudi, I went to David's Bridal as it was closer to our house. Let's just say they…read morewere too pushy to make that sale and I was turned off. From the first txt/call with Glaudi, the ladies were so nice and helpful. Then I met Johana the designer who is a sweetheart. My mom used to be a tailor and she loved the mastery of her team's work on the alternation. They are masters at what they do. I also purchased my head piece from them. Everything was smooth and easy with them. Highly recommend Glaudi.

I had such a great experience from start to finish when it came to shopping for my wedding gown at…read moreVera Wang. From the first try on date, Paulina was a joy to work with. She helped me find the perfect dress and veil, and made it an unforgettable experience for me, my mom, and my sister! When it came to ordering the dress, she made the process seamless, and when it came time for alterations, the entire team was fantastic. Sydney was a joy to work with, and always on top of sending me reminders for appointments for alterations. It made everything so easy. The team is so professional and sweet - honestly, one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning experience was getting to come in, which built such excitement for my big day! So grateful to everyone at Vera Wang!

Efficient Honest Reasonable…read more After looking at several bridal establishments, including those located in Brentwood, Newport Beach, Palm Springs, and other locations, we returned to Rodeo Drive, and closed the deal. Surprisingly, the gown prices were quite comparable! Don't expect a blue light special, but a special wedding day warrants a gown that says, "This bridal gown becomes you." Here's a tip. There is only one Vera Wang gown, that is actually called The Vera. It is completely unique and crafted with sophistication and beauty. Be sure to order it, well in advance of the wedding! Paulina, and all of her wonderful associates, will make sure that your choice will be absolutely perfect!

I had a wonderful experience at Joli Bride. Zina was absolutely amazing to work…read morewith--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping me find the perfect dress. She listened carefully to what I was looking for, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. The boutique has a beautiful selection of gowns, and I never felt pressured. Zina's attention to detail and personalized service made me feel valued and confident in my choice. I highly recommend Joli Bride to anyone looking for a special dress and exceptional customer service. Thank you, Zina, for making the experience so memorable!

Joli Bride feels magical from the second you walk in. They carry some of the best and most…read morebeautiful high-end designers I have seen anywhere in LA, including so many that you do not find at other bridal stores. Zina is also the sweetest and makes the whole experience feel so special, comfortable, and exciting. BY FAR the best bridal and evening gown boutique in LA, without a doubt!

I went to Loved Twice Bridal in August of 2025 and had been looking at them for a while. They are…read moreexcellent at keeping their online shop updated for what they have in-store with pictures and sizes of the gowns. Their selection of designers is truly amazing. I can't speak to their online portion of the business, with the shipping and try-on-at-home or the selling process, but I can absolutely recommend that if you're looking to buy a wedding dress in SoCal, it's worth it to visit this place in person! It was just me and my mom (someone whose opinion I value but who also trusts that I can make my own decisions), but I think they allow up to four people to come with you. (Choose wisely lol). They also have great tips on their site, and the ones I felt were super helpful were 1- go to a regular bridal salon first to get a feel for the things you like and don't like, 2- size up one or two sizes from what your street clothes normally are, 3- preview their selection online and come prepared if there's something you specifically want to try on. They also send you a questionnaire when you book the appointment asking how you want to feel in your wedding dress on the day of -- which was a really useful question to answer, just for myself lol but I'm sure it helps them pick out some options that might align! Desiree was amazing!! She immediately understood my vision. She was an incredible resource for all of my nerdy material questions, and my questions about the consignment process, what would and wouldn't be possible in alterations, travel tips for transporting the dress, storing the dress, post-ceremony cleaning, etc. It's also bananas how much she knew about the history of some of my dress picks re: the original bride's alterations, off the top of her head! (Or maybe it's written down in their system haha that's probably more likely, but if it was from memory, freakin' kudos!). Apparently, Desiree had worked at the designer of one of my top pick dresses so she also had the lowdown of the business from that perspective as well! I also didn't feel pressured at all, which was so important for me--not just for wedding dress shopping but for all of the choices we've been making for the wedding. It's a small thing, but something I greatly appreciated. The absolute most useful advice Desiree had was about the alterations process and even pricing. She made the caveat that different people would have a range of prices, but for what I was looking for, she would be shocked if I had to pay over X amount. I went to five different alteration places to get quotes, and three of them quoted me pretty much the exact number Desiree had suggested, and two of them tried to upsell me on things I didn't need and charge me three times as much! Obviously, I went with one of the seamstresses that quoted me that starting price, and I was so grateful that Desiree knew her stuff because my people-pleaser self might have just accepted the pricier alterations place without questioning it. I found the gown of my dreams at Loved Twice Bridal, from my top pick designer (Galia Lahav!) at significantly off the retail/custom order price. I received excellent service from an extremely knowledgeable resource. And I made a choice that aligned with my sustainable values. I'm so, so happy with how it all worked out! I just picked it up after alterations (Connie Tao Designs in Pasadena) and I cannot wait to wear this dress on my wedding day! Obviously, my choice of husband is the best choice I've made for my wedding haha, but choosing the dress I did, from this shop - it was a pretty darn good choice for me. Best of luck in your search!!

Service 2/5 Selection 3/5…read more Honestly I had a very disappointing experience on my birthday here. Upon arrival, the woman at the front desk (Desiree) didn't greet us despite us being the only party to enter. It wasn't until I introduced my name that she then introduced herself. She also made it a point to say "you brought the 'whhhole crew' with you today. Which I was confused about because I had 4 guests which was within the allowed guest count. It was a very uncomfortable encounter. Nonetheless, I brushed it off as I was excited to try on wedding gowns for my November 2025 event. While selecting dresses, I asked Desiree if she could please add one of the gowns to the rack for me to try on. Her response was "but is it actually in your budget?" Woah--did she just Pretty Woman me? When I asked if that was a requirement to try on dresses, she responded no, but since it's a consignment shop they have to be mindful of how many times a dress is worn and they want guests to be intentional about selections. Okay--understandable but set that expectation from the beginning or it sounds extremely judgmental without context. The selection was quite limited as other people mentioned. That said I found a dress with potential and put it on hold. Ultimately I changed my mind about the purchase because I couldn't justify supporting a shop with that type of customer service. I thankfully ended up finding my dream dress elsewhere and ironically it was well over my original budget. But when I tried it on and loved it--I figured it's worth the price. From the glowing reviews I truly hope I'm an anomaly, but I had to share my experience as I hope this behavior from staff can be improved in the future. For many of us, this experience is supposed to be exciting and when we are paying for the experience to try on dresses I think at minimum staff should try to *at least* fake politeness for the one hour we have booked.

I found my dress at Anthropologie. I was able to make a mid week appointment and was a tad bit in a…read moretime crunch. I had been to one other shop before and thought I might have an idea what I wanted. I fell in love with a dress here and can't wait to wear it in the fall. All the dresses are beautiful and I was happy to be able to say yes to the dress during my visit to the studio here. Morgan was also so great to work with and helped make the experience very memorable.

I wanted to love Anthropologie but I couldn't!! Without a doubt, they had BEAUTIFUL dresses. I made…read morean appointment here to include a more "department store" shop and feel (all my other appointments were local/small businesses). The value matches the quality... which is okay if you are on a budget BUT I was also on a budget (2-3k) and shopping local/small was so much more of an experience than Anthropologie. The stylist wasn't the best, she started my appointment like 10 minutes late, and it felt very ordinary and simple. The floor was also pretty dirty and the vibe was just so bleh. I dont recommend this as a wedding dress option, I recommend shopping small and local! You'll find affordable options there!

I purchased a dress that was three sizes too large from a sample sale and chose Connie's shop after…read morevisiting five other tailors. Connie's shop was the first thing that truly impressed me. Many of the other tailors I visited worked out of small or makeshift home studios, but Connie's space was open and airy, with a large mirror and a platform that truly makes you feel like a princess when you step up to see how the dress is coming together on your body. Connie herself was just as impressive--kind, professional, and very mindful of my budget. Appointments can feel brief, but she is fair, efficient, and clearly skilled at what she does. Overall, I was extremely happy with how my dress turned out and would absolutely recommend Connie to other brides in the future.

Although I did not get work done here, I got a really fair quote with recommendations that showed…read moretrue tailoring expertise. The timing didn't work out for what I needed, but I would totally be comfortable hiring Connie for my tailoring needs in the future based on that kind and experienced interaction!

This was by far the most stressful part of wedding preparation. Maria was one of the recommended…read moretailors from my dress shop. I had my first appointment with Maria on April 19th, 2026. Her quote was a bit high for the work that was needed (there wasn't much to be done), but I trusted what all the other reviews said and decided to go with her. She was also very personable during the appointment so I felt comfortable moving forward - she required full payment at the first appointment. My second appointment was supposed to be May 24. She cancelled a couple of days before and said she would reach out to reschedule. When I didn't hear from her, I texted her to see when she would be able to reschedule. She suggested June 20...which was almost a month later than we were supposed to meet. I pushed back and said I would feel comfortable meeting no later than June 7 - I even offered to come on a weekday if that worked better for her. Miraculously, she had June 7 available,. I had a gut feeling before the appointment that no work had been done, and I was correct. At that appointment, she just put me in the dress again and stuck some more pins in there. She assured me that the dress would be done at the next fitting on July 3. When I got there, there were a few things that I wasn't completely happy with, so she said she could fix it there on the spot...she told me that it would take about 30 minutes - so I just walked around Beverly Hills for that time. After about 45 minutes, I came back to the salon, and texted her that I was there (her office is in the back). Well, she came out about 10 minutes later with another bride! In that time when she was "working" on my dress, she met with another bride for her fitting! I was so frustrated and angry, and she could tell. She asked me if I wanted to try it on again...um yes of course I do. Overall she did an okay job for the dress, but I wish I would have gone somewhere else where they were more respectful of time and professional.

I want to be direct so no other bride goes through what I did. This was, without exaggeration, the…read moremost stressful and damaging part of my entire wedding. I found this tailor through a friend. I had a bad gut feeling early on, but the positive reviews here reassured me. I now believe some of those reviews are pressured, because that's exactly what she tried to do to me. Timeline: - Initial phone consult: Quoted ~$850. I chose her partly because the price was competitive. - Dec 20, 2025: First in-person appointment: The quote nearly tripled to over $2,000. When I tried to leave, she made it so difficult to walk out that I felt I had no choice but to agree, and I left my Monique Lhuillier gown in her hands. She provided no contract, receipt, or any documentation that she had my dress. - Two fittings followed, though it was rocky: She cancelled two follow-ups on short notice, and went nearly unreachable for about three weeks (unanswered calls and texts) while holding my designer gown with very little communication and nothing in writing proving she had it. I kept communication positive yet persistent, as I was genuinely afraid I would not get my dress back before my wedding. - Jan 17, 2026: final agreed "pickup date" (about two weeks before my wedding): I walked in knowing I had to leave with my dress in whatever state it was in, because she'd gone MIA and kept canceling and I no longer trusted that I'd get it back at all. She wanted to keep it (she said it still needed two more fittings) but I refused. Despite handing me unfinished, damaged work, she pressured me to write a positive review on the spot before I could leave, physically stood between me and my own dress, and only backed down once someone else on site had to step in to de-escalate. - In the week before the wedding, I was forced into three emergency fittings with a different tailor just to make my dress wearable. To note as well: her "studio" is a small back room with no full-length mirror, nowhere to lay out a full train or veil, and dirty floors. She was late (about 30 minutes) to every single appointment. But the real problem is the work. A second, professional tailor assessed the gown and put her findings in writing: ** QUOTE FROM OTHER RECOMMENDED TAILOR: "This was not a minor oversight; it constituted a significant mishandling of an extremely valuable and intricate garment. The work required to correct these alterations was extensive and time-consuming, transforming what should have been a standard fitting into a complex restoration project. In my many years of experience, this level of improper execution on a designer gown is rare and, frankly, unacceptable."** Specifically, this tailor noted: (1) boning installed so poorly it punctured through the delicate lace and left permanent holes; (2) a hem cut roughly 1.5 inches too short; and (3) three of the gown's six original crinoline layers cut down or REMOVED -- permanently altering the volume and silhouette the designer intended. We had to buy new crinoline directly from Monique Lhuillier factory and worked with their flagship store to restore it and reinstall full layers of my dress to get it to the original/intended design. The damage was not fully fixable. The boning problem is still visible in my wedding photos, forever. So please read the glowing reviews here with skepticism. On pickup day I was pressured to post one on the spot and she truly would not hand over my dress until I did so. I had to bring in the nail salon staff to help de-escalate and have her give me my property back. A review posted here just weeks after I dropped off my dress described the same thing: a bride not getting her gown back until the DAY before her wedding. A friend of mine used her too, and had the same playbook run on her: a phone quote that roughly doubled in person, and an internal corset left so visibly wrong it was noticeable throughout her entire wedding day. I stayed calm and polite through all of it. That doesn't change the facts: I spent the last two weeks before my wedding scrambling and paying a second professional to undo this work, and I was so run down that I was sick on my own wedding weekend. Bottom line: unless you have money to burn, weeks of buffer in your timeline, and no attachment to your gown coming back the way you handed it over, do not trust a valuable dress to this business. I did, and I'm still living with the results in every wedding photo.