Do I need an appointment?
Yes. We are by appointment only so that we can give each bride a wonderful and focused experience. Nothing to worry about though, our online booking system makes it easy!
How many people can I bring to my appointment?
Our private suites can accommodate up to 4 guests per bride. We kindly advise that you do not bring children to your appointment unless they will be well-supervised by another adult.
Can I cancel my appointment?
You can. That said, because our appointments are in such high demand, we do have a 48 hour cancellation policy. “No shows” and appointments canceled within 48 hours will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
What is the price range of your wedding dresses?
Most of our special order wedding dresses range from $2,800 to $6,000. Our sample gowns (off the rack) range from about $1,200 to $3,900 and are usually a street size 6/8, with a small selection of street size 18 dresses.
ARE ALTERATIONS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF MY DRESS?
As is industry standard, alterations are not included in the price of our wedding dresses. Each bride requires a unique set of alterations for her gown and the costs vary depending on the amount of work needed to perfectly tailor the gown to her frame. Our standard alterations are usually between $800 to $1000.
Can I bring food and drink?
We provide still, sparkling, and flavored water options for our guests. If you’d like to bring other beverages or foods, you may though we ask that you not bring dark colored drinks or messy foods that could stain our dresses.
How far in advance should I order my dress?
To provide enough time for your gown to arrive from the designer and have it altered, you should purchase your dress at least 8 months before the wedding. If your wedding is less than 8 months away, give us a call and we can discuss alternative options such as rush options for special order dresses as well as off-the-rack sample dresses.
How long does an appointment last?
Bridal styling appointments last up to 90 minutes. This provides plenty of time to try on over a dozen beautiful dresses, say yes to your dress, and celebrate with confetti and photos in front of our beautiful flower wall.
What is "Bridal Size"?
In the bridal world, we order dresses based on our designers' size charts. Wedding dresses tend to run smaller than street size clothing. For example, a bridal size 10 is roughly equivalent to a street size 6/8 and a bridal size 20 is about a street size 16/18.
What sizes are your OFF the rack sample dresses?
The majority of our off the rack sample dresses (our discounted sample section) are a bridal size 10, which is a street size 6-8. These gowns can be altered to fit brides who are a size 4 and sometimes a size 10. Our made to order gowns work differently such that they are ordered brand new based on the bride’s size (we can accommodate street sizes 00-18 for our made to order gowns).
What is a Trunk Show?
A trunk show is a magical weekend where we highlight one of our designers. The designer usually sends us 20 or more of their newest dresses to show to our brides! See our trunk show calendar for a full list of upcoming shows.
Do you have "in-house" alterations?
Yes! You don't have to go anywhere else. We have an incredible team of seamstresses who have experience with minor to extensive wedding dress alterations. We work hand-in-hand with them to create a seamless experience from start to finish. We also offer steaming services to ensure your dress looks picture perfect on the wedding day! Please budget $800-$1000 for wedding dress alterations.
DO YOU SELL BRIDESMAID DRESSES?
While we do not sell bridesmaid dresses, but we do offer alterations services for bridesmaid gowns. Our bridesmaid alterations range from $150 to $300.
Where should I park?
There is metered parking on 5th Avenue and Hawthorn Street as well as non-metered parking on 6th avenue along Balboa Park.
Have more questions? Contact us!