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    4.9 (95 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Catalina L.

    Yilo in alterations is absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend! My dress fit like a glove.

    Mallory Y.

    I got the most gorgeous Wtoo by Watters dress from Winsome Brides for my wedding! On top of that, I lucked out and got it at a super discounted price ($500!!) with the tags still on and no alterations. The consultant, Andrea, was super nice and accommodating. She did a great job at listening to what I liked/didn't like in the dresses and selected the dress I ended up purchasing. She was also good at handling the different personalities at my appointment and making sure I wasn't pressured into a dress I didn't love. Highly recommend making a dress appointment at Winsome Brides. It was so nice to buy my dress at a great price and take it home right away, versus spending $$$$$ and waiting for the dress to be made.

    Kailie W.

    I am so excited to rave about Winsome Brides! Winsome has a great selection of wedding dresses, including A-line and floral, which is what I was looking for. Julia and Beth were above-and-beyond helpful and friendly. I went alone to try dresses on the first time, and they volunteered to be my "entourage." The owner Gilo is so sweet too. Very good vibes here and I would recommend Winsome to anyone looking for their wedding dress! They have really pretty accessories too.

    Katie L.

    Yilo's attention to detail and expert craftsmanship truly made my dress one-of-a-kind. She took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life flawlessly. The process was smooth, and her dedication was evident in every stitch. I felt like the most beautiful version of myself on my wedding day. Thank you, Yilo & Winsome Brides, for making it all possible!

    Customizing my dress!

    Winsome Brides has my heart... They have the sweetest boutique & such a friendly team of women. I found my dress at winsome. It was an incredible deal for the value of the dress (designer). While trying on dresses, they were super supportive & made me feel very comfortable & confident. ~ We customized the dress in-house & they worked wonders creating my dream dress! I cannot recommend them enough for their kindness, open-mindedness, & impressive alterations service! I couldn't be happier with the final dress & thank them so much for bringing it to life

    Missy G.

    I don't know where to begin...I can't recommend Christina at Winsome Brides enough! Not only does she do AMAZING work, but she also keeps it affordable! I made the mistake of ordering a custom, made to measure dress from Anomalie that was supposed to recreate a 2012 Ines di Santo Lissome wedding dress that is no longer made. What I received from Anomalie in December (7 months before my wedding) was one of the most unflattering things I have ever worn. In the picture of when I received it, I actually did not lose that much weight for my wedding, but I look enormous because the dress was many sizes too big. I'm a street size 4, and it was probably a 10 or larger. I wasn't quite sure why it didn't look like the pictures but knew something was off. I took it to Christina and showed her the model pictures, and she pointed out that the dress I received had the following issues: 1.) The bow was a sad half bow instead of a regular bow 2.) The train on the dress I received was a normal train instead of what the model had, which was a false train 3.) The front of the dress had a seam in the middle of it that the model did not have. Christina said that almost no wedding dresses have this because it draws the eye to the waist in an unflattering way. 4.) The lace on the front was not only tucked into the middle seam but was also tucked INTO the cups causing the top to not lay flat Christina wasn't sure she could fix all these issues because she needed the exact same lace that was used to make the dress; however, I was able to get Anomalie to send it to me given the MANY issues with the dress, and Christina and Yilo SAVED THE DAY! They did the following: 1.) Yilo re-did the lace on the entire front of the dress to get rid of the seam at the waist and make the sleeves/top lay flat on my neckline 2.) They took the dress in so it actually fit and did not make me look enormous 3.) They cut off the train and gave me the false train I was supposed to have 4.) They made the train on the bow and the bow DETACHABLE so that I could have 4 different looks (no bow & no train; train & no bow; bow & no train; bow & train), so I was able to keep the bow and detach the train for the cocktail avoiding the need for a bustle! 5.) They fixed my bow to make it a regular bow instead of a sad half bow! Additionally, Christina asked for a budget and stayed within it by doing all of this (a ton of work) for under $700.00 (most places charge $500.00 for alterations and a bustle, and this was wayyy more work). To boot, she helped me get a lot of my money back from Anomalie due to the many many ways the dress I received deviated from Anomalie's own design sketches. Finally, I purchased a back up dress just in case the dress did not turn out well--I didn't want to be stuck a month or two before the wedding with a dress I didn't like. The girl I purchased it from said her seamstress said the dress could only have a French bustle, and I don't really like the look of French bustles. I took this dress to Christina, and she was able to hem the dress and give me an American bustle (despite what the other seamstress said) for about $25! Christina also found me the perfect veil for my dress! If you need your wedding dress altered, you will not regret going to Christina at Winsome Brides!!!

    Morgan G.

    The staff at winsome were amazing! They transformed my $40 goodwill wedding dress to the simple, elegant dress of my dreams. Their attention to detail and dedication to the project were unmatched. I went to several shops before going to winsome, and can say their prices, passion, and expertise are the best of the best! Thank you for making me feel so beautiful!

    Erin L.

    Look no further, Christina is your girl for all alterations, creative direction and a smiling face throughout your wedding planning + prep. Her team is incredible and each time I went in for a fitting they listened to everything I wanted, offered suggestions and ultimately let me make the choice that felt best for me. There's no pushiness, no egos, just great humans. Christina's team altered my dress and my second look jumpsuit to perfection. Both of the pieces fit me like they were made for me and I had nothing but compliments on the quality of Winsome Brides' work. My dress is now up for sale at Winsome - another amazing perk of their business model! If you're looking for talented, kind people who specialize in quality alterations and excellent service for a reasonable price, you need to work with Winsome Brides. THANK YOU Christina!

    Brittney M.

    You immediately feel like you're hanging out with your friends in this space. Definitely a great place for a bride/ groom who wants to be stress free and enjoy the days leading up to their wedding. They have a great selection of preloved gowns! (My dress is on the rack go buy it ) So accommodating, they really want you to feel and look amazing and even give recommendations if you don't find what you're looking for there. Let's talk alterations. They customize, they're creative, they give advise but ultimately they make you feel like you've created the dress you want. They even have suits to rent/buy ( We had a terrible time at Mens Warehouse!) Can't recommend Winsome Brides enough.

    We were able to bring Champagne and glasses to toast the special moment
    Jennifer S.

    Great service !! So happy I decided to go here to pick my dress .. my bridesmaids and I had an amazing time sipping on champagne ! I felt so special !!

    Finished product -- my altered Berta gown
    Sarah W.

    Berta Brides -- look no further for alterations. Dresses by companies like Berta can be difficult to have altered due to the intricate lace/appliqué patterns among other reasons. When I began searching for someone who would be willing to alter my dress (which was a sample), many companies/independents said they didn't feel comfortable or told me they were not capable of doing what I was hoping to do to the dress. Additionally, they were incredibly expensive. I was referred to Winsome by another bridal shop, and I am so, so thankful. Not only was the work way more reasonably priced than I was expecting (almost $500 less than I was originally quoted by the only person willing to do what I wanted), the seamstress did EVERYTHING I asked without hesitation. (Just to break it down, I had the waist brought in, front of the dress hemmed up, legs/hips brought out some, an intricate American bustle with 7 holds for the long train, and additional securement placed in the back because it gaped slightly at the small of my back.) Incredible work. I can only say the best things about Christina and her ladies.

    This place is just amazing! I came here while 6 months pregnant not expecting to find something that would fit for my wedding that was only 5 weeks away! I somehow found the most gorgeous, affordable dress that fit my quickly growing baby bump! The two sisters who helped me were just the best, so kind and happy. The alterations were affordable and the very talented seamstress made sure to continue to check that the dress fit each week as my belly grew and my wedding date approached. My sisters were with me as well and said they will come back here if they are still in San Diego when they get married. Best experience ever!

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    Ask the Community - Winsome Brides

    Do you carry veils and other wedding accessories on consignment?

    Hi Emily, yes we do. Are you looking to buy or consign? And you can always get a faster response by texting us at 619-985-6525

    Hi, do you carry any size 0 or size 2?

    Hi Emily! We definitely have dresses in that size. Plus we have designers on hand to show how a bigger dress (6-8) can be tailored to your size. Feel free to text us for a… Read more

    How many consignments do you have? I was looking to get a discount dress as We are getting married very last minute. Hoping to find something under 1k. If you have a variety, I would love to make an appointment.

    Hi Paris! We have over 100 gowns and plenty at $1,000. Feel free to call us and we’ll schedule an… Read more

    Do you do dress rentals?

    Hi Jessica, Sorry we don't do rentals. We have cosignmnets, which are considerably less than full retail.

    I wear street clothing size 20, do you carry plus size dresses that would work for me?

    Hi Miranda! We have 3. A trumpet lace, a taffeta a line with belt and a cool flowy corset lace up. They go fast when we have them.

    Do you carry plus sizes?

    Yes we do. What size are you currently trying on?

    What is the price range for bridal gowns?

    Hi there! We have a small Hangul under $300 the average dress is around 1,000

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    Review Highlights - Winsome Brides

    Christina is an absolutely incredible woman and will do everything she can to make your vision come true.

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