Always Elegant Bridal And Tuxedo

line (hours really) and finding something similar to what I was looking for (I knew I would need alterations because I wanted a tea length dress) I was pleasantly surprised that AE carried that brand of dresses. I figured I would make the hour drive to Yuba City and at least check it out. When I arrived I was greeted by the owner, Bree who is outstanding. She is passionate, excited, and extremely helpful when it comes to shopping for your dress. No matter what she had in the store I knew that she would be able to give me the dress of my dreams. What I loved most about AE is that Bree and her employees know that perfect balance of when to help and when to allow you to just look through her inventory. (I had the full experience of other stores where some people will not leave you alone and then stores act like you aren't even there.) AE is the perfect balance. Bree not only helps you find your dream dress but she gets to know you as a person (friend) rather than just a customer. She has an amazing eye for not only picking out dresses that look fabulous on you but also match your personality and your style of wedding. I cant say enough good things about AE. On top of a great store they are well equipped with GREAT women who will alter your dress and taylor it just the way you like it. I had 5 alteration appointments (only because I chopped off about 4 feet of material to make my dress tea length) and they were very patient and helpful. I hope this review helps. I know I way a lot on reviews and do not write them often but I truly moved by Bree and her staff and want everyone to know how great they are! Best of Luck!

r only trying on a total of 6 dresses! LOVE LOVE LOVE the AE bridal team. They were amazing for not only my dress appointment but also my bridesmaids appointments! The future hubby and his groomsmen are next! Thank you Gabby and AE bridal team!🤍🤍

mately 20 dresses. Bree was able to narrow down what I liked about each dress and ultimately she helped me find my dream wedding dress! I felt absolutely beautiful in it and couldn’t imagine a more perfect dress for my wedding. Thank you Bree for helping me feel like “the magazine bride” on my wedding day!

u trust. And for me, the A|E women have now become family. If you are getting married, seriously look to further than here. Affordable, reliable, the best quality, and even better service. I wish I could get married every year so I could hang out with these ladies all the time❤️

ou feel invincible. Bree the owner was there and could not have been sweeter throughout the appointment either. It’s like a hallmark movie experience shopping here I couldn’t imagine my wedding story without AE bridal a part of it. I love love LOVE being a part of the #aebridalfam

to go to AE Bridal.

like a princess. My wedding was scheduled for April 18, 2020 (right in the middle of all the corona craziness), so the shop was closed when I was supposed to pick up my dress BUT they made it happen!! Thank you thank you thank you!

artin Thornburg gown and made the purchase like 30 min later. Gabby also put this super cute jewel band across my head which really tied the entire look together. I ended up purchasing that too. The AE Bridal ladies are very personable and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect dress!

that was in my budget. I appreciated the 'small shop' feel. This will be the only stop you need if you're looking for a dress.

ed myself in. You could tell right as I put the dress on that it was, “ THE ONE.” Gabby was so helpful in reassuring me that my dress had nothing to do with my venue and that I should not settle for less based off my venue. I ended up saying, “yes to the dress” with the help of gabby!

was trying to please everyone else and putting me secondary. I felt defeated at several points & at several different shops/boutiques. Gabby never gave up and searched for a dress that had everything I dreamed of. Between the owner Bree and my wonderful stylist Gabby my defeat turned to back into pure excitement. They thought outside the box, never gave up, never felt pressured and still continue to help me for my special day. 5 stars is not enough! ♥️

a City Native” I thought there would be no way I would find my dress in the small town I grew up in. I was on the hunt for not only the dress I was dreaming about but I also so wanted to have that “tv moment experience” So, I made appointments everywhere in Sacramento. I wanted to try everything I possibly could. My first time trying on was in downtown Sacramento. I heard such incredible things about this place but my experience was extremely underwhelming. I felt pressured and rushed during my appointment. I felt like the girl helping me sensed I wasn’t feeling it and told me my time was up and needed to pick. I went from “who will I marry to....will I ever find a dress?” I was at dinner with my fiancé and I was explaining how I felt defeated and I was dreading going again. A gal next to me overheard our conversation and asked me if I visited A&E Bridal. I chuckled at her and my response was “if I couldn’t find it in Sacramento I sure wouldn’t find it there!” She explained she purchased her dress, tuxedos, bridesmaids and flower girls there! If my jaw would have dropped any lower I think it would have broken! I called A&E to schedule. Gabby answered the phone and I could just feel her smile and warmth through the other end. My mindset changed I was excited again! While chatting she asked if it would be my first time trying on dresses and I explained I went to other places but was lost. She started to prepare me for how our appointment would go. That really stuck out to me because I didn’t get that from those other places, I felt like she really cared. Fast forward to my appointment! We walked in and to my surprise, Gabby, the sweet girl on the phone, was also the one helping me today! She remembered my phone call and gave me a big hug. We went to my area and before we started trying on dresses she said, “the feeling of finding your dress is like the feeling of falling in love, let your heart guide you, not your mind.” That gave me the biggest butterflies but I needed to get out of my head and let my heart take control. She told me she wanted to show me my vision first and then she would sneak in some “wildcards”. when my wildcard came in I wanted to cry looking at it.. I thought to myself “this is it..it’s about to happen” It was nothing I thought I would ever try on. She turned me around to the mirror and I was speechless. Gabby’s face exploded with excitement and said we need to show mom! My mom instantly started crying and I started crying. Gabby asked me if this was the dress I wanted to say “I do in”. I of course said YES! I then felt relieved. I felt amazing. I didn’t feel pressure and I was excited all over again. Being with Gabby felt so calming, she was patient, knowledgeable, and so friendly. I know this is long winded, but I just wanted to say many things stuck out to me about my time at A&E and I wanted to say thank you. No other store “went the extra mile.” she sent me a thank you text and even sent me a card in the mail. What I thought I was going to have for my “tv moment” exceeded every single one of my expectations and I will remember Gabby at A&E for a lifetime! ALSO, Gabby!!! I hope to see you on “Say Yes To The Dress” one day! You are amazing!

and reassuring, I was on the fence about saying yes and the owner actually came out and showed me the dress style on someone else and it sealed the deal. I know the dress will look fantastic on my wedding day. I highly recommend Always Elegant!!

ress on the first try! The shop was also super cute and has a variety of dresses, I highly recommended for those who want to shop local.

res and champagne while we shopped. Gabby, the Yuba City store manager is such a pro, and really makes you feel special. She takes the time to listen to your style, while juggling the preferences of your guests. You try on dresses that make everyone feel included, but she makes sure YOU end up with the dress of your dreams!

t I wanted/needed by just having a conversation and making it not stressful. Always elegant bridal has wonderful staff and amazing dresses. I highly recommend ♥️♥️

her personality shines! Anyone who walks through the door at A&E Bridal will have an enjoyable, fun and special time. The shop was very nice with plenty of options but not too many! Prices are great as well!! Brides-to-be should make this a MUST to say yes to to that dress!

e of immediately. I walked away the first day with my dress and it fit me perfectly. I would recommend them to anyone.

liked and disliked. Two weeks before my wedding, we had a little mishap where my veil tore completely in half...while trying not to freak out, I called AE on a Sunday and they had me come in that day. They immediately replaced it for me, no questions asked. They are truly the best! I couldn't have imagined a better experience!

personable staff. Would definitely recommend. (They even hook you up with seamstresses!)

oyees there were also amazing! Gabby was very bubbly, knowledgeable, and helpful. She was great about offering advise but was not pushy or did not pressured us into buying something we didn’t want. Every time we went in for alterations of talk about our tuxes, we were welcomed into the store like friends or family. They provided excellent customer service every stop of the way, had such a wonderful variety of dresses, accessories and bridesmaid dresses and provided an amazing experience with the whole process. Thank you AE for being so great!

wouldn’t do it on my own. I was overwhelmed by the number of dresses and so many different styles. I didn’t know what I wanted but I knew what I didn’t want. The stylist was so nice and picked out dresses that fit my description. I didn’t leave with my dress that day but told them I was be back. I returned the very next weekend and was paired up with another stylist who I explained again the type of dress I didn’t want. She was really good about picking the style I thought I wanted but was able to sneak in a few dresses that she thought would complaint my figure. Every dress I tried on that she picked out I loved a little more each time. I kept asking her how do girls know “it’s the one” she replied “when you know, you just know.” I left the store again without a dress but feeling so confident in the process. I was no longer stressed about buying a dress because we had so much fun. The next weekend I went to another boutique and tried keep an open mind since it was different than A/E. but the entire time I just kept thinking about one dress I tried on at Always Elegant. I didn’t realize how much I loved that dress until I tried more on. I returned to Always Elegant, for the third time, and Gabby pulled out my top 3 dresses. I tried them on again, when I put on the last dress , I didn’t know how to make my decision. Gabby suggested I take a minute to myself in the fitting room with my dress on, I stood in front of the mirror and could not hold back my tears. This was it, I found my dress that was made for me. It was the dress that Gabby picked out, that was everything I thought I didn’t want. I was so happy, I finally felt like a bride. I bought my dress that day! There was so pressure, I never felt rushed even though this was my third time. Gabby is the sweetest, since I ordered my dress she has kept me updated with shipping dates and even sent me the sweetest card in the mail. I returned to the store for the fourth time, this time with my Aunt who lived out of state and the girls were just as nice as the first time. I tried on my dress again, and just love it. I ordered my veil that day and told them I would back again soon. As many times as I walked through the door the staff was always so friendly, professional. I am so happy with my experience at Always Elegant, Gabby is my go to girl! My 12 year old daughter already said she’s getting her prom dress there and hopes Gabby is still there. This is a long review and I’ve left so many details out but I can’t express how thankful I am to have walked through their doors.

t dressing rooms to the wide collection of dresses I felt like a celebrity through the whole appointment. My stylist was attentive, friendly, and took my “Pinterest Board” and RAN with it! She knocked it out of the park with every dress she brought me outdoing the last. I went in expecting to go to at least a few more bridal stores and walked out with the wedding dress of my Pinterest dreams!