Archive Bridal

My dress was the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen and it made me feel the same. Every piece fit me flawlessly and my experience with Archive Bridal was great. They genuinely get excited for every stitch of fabric that makes your big day. Id live in my dress if I could.

Paulette and her team are amazing! The whole process from picking out my dream dress to my first and second fittings was so smooth and so much fun. The salon is beautiful and they have an amazing selection of dresses. I also loved that they were considerate of my budget when pulling out dresses for me to try and did not try to put me in dresses that I couldn't afford. I have already referred a friend who has also found her dream dress and would absolutely continue to recommend this salon to every future bride!

I said YES !!! Such an amazing experience. Rian was absolutely amazing and sweet and she helped me find my dream dress. She made me and my bridal party have such an amazing experience. We will never forget it!

Archive bridal is your one stop shop! They have beautiful gowns, an inhouse seamstress, wedding day accessories, and aftercare service to preserve your gown and veil. Plus, they have the friendliest staff that really wants to make sure your gown is perfect for your big day. I found my dress almost a year before my wedding date and on the day of the wedding my dress looked and fit perfectly. Thank you Archive Bridal for all that you did to make me feel beautiful and confident on my big day.

This place is incredible!!! Crystal was so kind and patient through the whole process. The store has beautiful gowns that you can tell are hand picked with care. There is no dress in there that you could call outdated or ugly in their selection. I went during a weekday and tried on many dresses, even tried some in twice to make sure I did or didn’t like it. Crystal was never pushy and didn’t give opinions that could sway you either way. She just was there to be supportive and help you. She choose some things prior to me getting there, had me pick things myself, and then when she got the idea of what I wanted, pulled more. I went in not expecting to find my dress, but I did! This place is a gem and you need to go!

I came to Archive Bridal over the weekend and had the most AMAZINGGGG Time! As you know getting married is very exciting but also nervous time in life, so I was so nervous and anxious that I wouldn't find something that just spoke to me and that I loved. Tracey was my assigned girl for my appointment, and she was SOOOOOO GREAT!! The moment we walked in she greeted us and with excitement, which made me less nervous and much more excited. She was so lovely.. ohh and FUNNY! Which obviously you need when you're literally getting nude infront of a stranger lol. Loved her so much she knew exactly what I wanted and managed my crazy little group and I said YES the dress!

As soon as I walked in, I felt at home. Crystal was AMAZING and put up with my little crazy group I had. They offered my girls and I champagne and waters. I had such a good experience, found my PERFECT dress, and I can’t wait to go back and say yes with all my girls around me. I have emailed many times since my first appointment and Crystal gets right back to me! They’re amazing with a beautiful selection of gowns. The store is SO cute and the service was outstanding! Can’t wait for my next appointment!

I had an effortless experience picking out my dress at Archive. I had my eye on a specific Paloma Blanca and they were the only ones who had it. Picked it up no issues. I would not get it tailored there if I had to do it again though. It was over priced and I felt rushed in the process. When I took it home I thought it wasn't exactly perfect yet although they did an okay job with what I asked them to do. So I took it somewhere else and got it fixed exactly right at half the cost.

Make sure to book an appointment with this family owned team! They really personalize your visit and truly understand the style and vision you’re going for! I absolutely loved every dress I tried on but luckily only cried for one! The team there is so helpful and did an amazing job in helping me find my perfect dress!!! I highly recommend this place!!!

Do yourself a favor and book an appointment immediately! I had the SWEETEST staff helping me, and I had never felt more beautiful. Before I begin, I’d like to say I have been all over San Diego in search for the perfect dress for months! I had found things I liked, but still hadn’t found the “one”. The second I walked into Archive, I knew it was my place! The dresses are stunning, affordable, and the staff is warm and inviting. I worked with Crystal, and let me tell you, she is phenomenal! She was the BEST with my family and bridesmaids I came with, and saw my vision and understood what looked good on my body immediately. She actually was the one who chose my “one”!!! The moment we knew it was it, we came out with the veil and everyone clapped and I truly felt like they genuinely cared about our experience. Crystal, I can’t thank you enough for making my bridal dreams come true. You stayed in my budget, and found me the most jaw-dropping gown imaginable!! Do yourself a favor and go in today, you absolutely won’t regret a second of it!

I came to archive bridal early this year and had the most amazing experience! Everyone was so nice and accommodating and their selection is out of this world and also quite affordable. Crystal was AMAZING!! She was so helpful and professional and also had amazing fashion sense, so I knew she would be great at helping me finding the perfect dress, which I did!! I can’t say enough about Archive Bridal and it’s staff, especially Crystal. If you want to find the perfect dress and have the most wonderful experience, Archive is your place! *On a side note, their alterations were incredibly affordable and so well done.

Archive Bridal provided me with such a disappointing experience. This was my second appointment of the day and I was on Cloud 9 after the experience at my first appointment. I booked my appointment at Archive about four months out. When we arrived, we were greeted at the front by a girl who seemed annoyed that we arrived and she was dressed as if she were coming back from the club the night before. The store was empty, besides one other appointment, so it seemed odd that she would be annoyed to have another bride walk through the door. I was hoping this girl was just a receptionist since she quickly dimmed my excitement, but Crystal was unfortunately my bridal consultant. When I made my appointment I confirmed that their special order gowns started under what I was willing to spend, so I didn't think my budget was unreasonable. She asked about budget and silhouettes, and was visibly put out by the budget I wanted to start with. And, instead of using that information to pull dresses, she then told our group "alright, well I will let you all browse, let me know when you find something and I can pull it down." The biggest problem with this: what if we pulled dresses well beyond budget?! I was absolutely taken aback. I was under the impression that such a high-end and raved about bridal salon would, at the very least, be assisting with pulling the right dresses. The selection of gowns was great, but nothing spectacular. I was unfamiliar with how the gowns were organized so I didn't want to waste time shopping around. We found a few and she helped me into them with the most painful and fake small talk. I know bridal consultants do this day in and day out, but I assume they choose this industry because they enjoy making someone's experience an experience they have dreamed of. When I came out in a few of the dresses, she didn't care to ask how I felt about the dress or what I liked about it to help pull styles that were more to my taste at all. She just stated facts about the silhouette (thanks, we all know what a sweetheart neckline is). We asked her if she could pin the front of some dresses so that we could get a better idea of what the back looked like and she complained that we "were making her work." I didn't find it funny, since I assumed it was her job to help me get the best idea of what this oversized dress could look like on my body. I tried on 5 dresses and she promised to email me with the name and info about my favorite dress from the appointment. She rushed me through each one and prematurely started putting veils on my head and it seemed like she was trying to force a feeling. I did like one dress, but she was so uninterested in me or what I was trying to find that I needed to leave before I became any more disappointed with my shopping experience. Four days passed and I did not hear from her, so I left a voicemail at the salon. She emailed me the next day with the dress info and told me she was "resending it"-- no doubt to cover her mistake. Even if I had been absolutely in love with this dress, I still would not have been able to purchase it. I would never have wanted to credit this girl with the sale or give my money to this salon. If you are looking for a dream experience, there are plenty of other salons in San Diego that will provide you with this. As a bride, you deserve to be over the moon about your dress and it is a consultant's job to help you feel this way about such an important part of your day!

We walked into Archive Bridal not expecting to find a dress, but within hours had found the wedding dress of my dreams! Tracy was phenomenal to work with, had such valuable insight throughout the process, and truly listened to what I was looking for (within our price range). My mom and I both agreed it was one of our favorite parts of the planning process. I also had custom tulle straps added to the dress at Tracy's suggestion and it totally pulled the look together. I cannot recommend Archive more highly!

The salon has an amazing selection of dresses and they are all labeled with the price and designers which I greatly appreciated. Tracy, the consultant, was very knowledgeable and fun to work with. She was also good about respecting my budget. There were a couple of things that could have improved my experience like being offered a refreshment and the removal of a previous bride's water bottles from the lounge area where my party was sitting. Also, I had a hard time getting a hold of the store by phone and would have appreciated the option to leave a voicemail. Lastly, the shipping timelines were quite long and didn't work for me despite being well in advance of my wedding date.

I love the ladies here! From my first appointment to try on dresses to bringing it in to be preserved, I had nothing but great experiences here.

Every aspect of my experience at Archive Bridal was incredible. First, the amazing selection of gowns in a variety of styles and price points is wonderful. Couple that with a staff that listens to your needs and are both helpful and knowledgable, it is a great experience all around. Finally, Paulette and her team offer the best tailoring you could ever find. My dress looked like it was painted on me - I got countless compliments on the dress both on my wedding day and after when more people saw pictures. I cannot recommend Archive Bridal enough!

Rana and the entire team at Archive are fabulous! First off, Rana is stunningly beautiful and friendly herself so that made my experience great to start with. She is not pushy at all, and she takes into consideration each and every detail you ask for. She was an incredible help with finding and then ordering my gown, along with a matching headpiece that she offered to have customized. I am absolutely in love with it and cannot wait to see it when it comes in. Her taste is exquisite and she really possesses the knowledge and confidence that every bridal stylist should have. I could not be happier with my choice. Thank you for making my gown shopping experience truly amazing! <3

Archive Bridal was the first Bridal Salon that I attended. First and only. I chose Archive Bridal because they had so many different style dresses. To be me, your wedding dress is a beautiful reflection of your personal style and I felt that Archive understood and honored that. Upon arriving, Archive's staff was super welcoming and kind. I was nervous about looking for a dress because I really had no idea where to begin. Dana pulled a few dresses for me and I only had to try on four before finding "the one." In fact the very first dress Dana pulled for me was the one I ended up choosing. In short, I found my dress in less than an hour. The alteration process with Archive was admittedly more expensive than I expected but the quality was amazing! I couldn't have been happier with my wedding dress and I would highly recommend Archive. Best, Paige

Archive Bridal is AMAZING! After reading reviews and looking at selections online of pretty much all the San Diego area boutiques, I am SO happy I went with Archive. Upon arrival, my mom and I were greeted by their incredibly friendly staff in the bright, open, inviting boutique. MARIA was incredible. I had looked at dresses once before out of town and showed her pictures of the styles I liked. She was very respectful of my budget, pulled dresses in the style I knew I liked, as well as some others to get some variety. She made me feel very comfortable (it can be intimate in the dressing room!) and listened to my feedback about every dress as we went. I was so impressed with the selection! So many gorgeous dresses that were reasonably priced and in so many different styles. After trying on about 15 dresses, I knew I loved 2 and they were pretty different and I just couldn't make a decision. Maria NEVER pressured me to choose or pushed me in any direction. She wrote down the info for my favorites and told me to come back when I wanted to try again! After sleeping on it and consulting my girls, I woke up knowing I had found the dress. Went back the next day to try it on, the girls were SO friendly and helpful, and I had my "YES" moment. Tracy suggested the perfect veil which absolutely completed the look, and I am so happy! Thank you ARCHIVE and MARIA! I cannot wait for my dress to come in and to continue the fitting process with you! Very thankful for your help making this decision completely stress-free!

Archive Bridal is the cutest bridal boutique with the best customer service. Rana was amazing at picking dresses for me that aligned with my personal taste but I wouldn’t necessarily have chosen off the hanger. I had thought I found my dream dress at Archive Bridal but still went to another shop a couple days later where I had already made an appointment. When I found another dress that I liked at the other shop, Rana had me try on a similar style dress at Archive Bridal so I could compare the two side by side. I never felt pressured to purchase a dress but am so happy I ended up going with one from Archive. The owner, Paulette, is a seamstress by trade and does all the alterations in house. She is truly talented and made sure my dress fit perfectly. Not to mention, the shop is decorated so beautifully and there are tons of gorgeous accessories to meet your every bridal need. Thank you so much Archive Bridal for helping me find my dream wedding dress!

You (hopefully) only go wedding dress shopping at one time in your life. I have dreamt about this special occasion for years, and I am so, so glad that when the time finally came to do it for real, I went to Archive Bridal. The store itself is gorgeous: bright, welcoming, with friendly smiling faces as soon as you walk in the door. I had an appointment at noon and we got there about 10 mins early, but were simply greeted and immediately welcomed, and Maria used that extra time to get to know me and have me fill out the rest of my dress profile. Even before the start time of my appointment, my consultant Tracy welcomed me and started asking what I was looking for, what my budget was, went through my lookbook, etc. I had a small scare when she said their gowns started higher than what my budget was, but she immediately put me at ease and reassured me that she would do her best to make things work. After my group was seated on the adorable vintage sofas and were handed little signs that said "yes!", Tracy brought me into the dressing room and showed me a selection of gowns she had found that TOTALLY matched the ones in my lookbook! The first one I tried on was incredible, but I tried on about 8 total - most of which were the A-Line style I wanted, but she had me try a couple of other styles to show me how they complemented my figure. She was so sweet and positive, without being annoyingly so, and put me right at ease (you get pretty intimate with your consultant in that tiny room!) She listened to everything I wanted (which wasn't much; I'm very low-maintenance), encouraged me to express my opinions and not be afraid to veto a dress, and made me comfortable enough to do so. In the end, I picked the very first dress I tried on, which was almost exactly like my favorite dress in my lookbook AND on sale!! Tracy made everything even more fun by gathering my bridesmaids and mom together for photos with me in the dress and fun "I said yes" signs, so the experience was extended a bit. I could not be happier with my experience with Tracy at Archive, and highly recommend them to every bride!

From the moment I walked in with my sister and mom, Maria made us feel so welcome and at ease! The store is bright and cheerful and their dresses are easy to browse through. Maria was amazing in helping me choose out a dress and put up with a lot of sister shenanigans and even joined in! Everyone at Archive Bridal is super nice and helpful. The whole experience was wonderful and I said YES to a gorgeous dress for an awesome price!

I can't say enough good things about this place! First dress I tried on and done! From the minute I walked in I was greeted with the warmest welcome! I had a budget of $6,000 and not once did I feel pressured to buy a more expensive gown. I fell in love with a $2,300 essence of Australia gown!

Archive bridal in Carlsbad is the place to buy a wedding dress! The women in there are extremely knowledgeable and talented. Having been several times, the atmosphere was always positive and relaxed. They were very personable and I would highly recommend their company to any bride looking for a perfect dress and fit!

The ladies at Archive are AMAZING!! They are completely present and helpful throughout the entire process of finding your dress. From the time you pick it out until your wedding day they make sure that your dress is exactly what you dreamed of. They have so many beautiful gowns of all different styles. Not only did they make me feel like I was their number one priority even when they had multiple clients in the store, they made my family feel welcome and always were genuinely happy to chat with us. Both my sisters have already said they will only go there when it is their special time because I had such an amazing experience! I cannot thank you ladies enough for the perfect gown I was able to wear on my wedding day!

I literally cannot say enough amazing things about Archive. THE BEST BRIDAL STORE EVERRR!!! Not only are the dresses at the store the most incredible dresses I've ever laid eyes on, but the customer service is bar none the best in the business. First off, Archive Bridal is the just the most beautiful bridal store. Immediately when I walked in I fell in love! Dripping with class and beauty as each gown hangs perfectly next to an equally gorgeous gown. The ladies at the store make you feel like you are the most important person in the world the second you walk in. Cat my bridal consultant totally understood my vision and every dress she picked was incredible! She was so patient, kind and completely understanding of the style I wanted. I said yes to my dress in back in July on National Bridal Sale day (I'm a gal who loves a good deal). I knew I always wanted to go to Archive as I had read and heard so many wonderful things about them. Let me tell you, they exceeded every one of my expectations and then some. On the day I found my dress I knew it was "the one" when I tried it on and because it was on sale I of course bought it. As most girls do, I had a dress I had always wanted to try on and because I loved my dress at Archive so much that day I had forgot about that one dress I always wanted to try on. I called Archive and told them my dilemma and not only were they beyond sweet and understanding, but they actually ordered the sample I had always wanted to try on! They said they wanted me to be to be sure I had the right dress. The sample came in within days of my request and would you know it the dress I first said yes too ended up being the one! But the gals at Archive were so supportive and never once made me feel pressured or bad for questioning my decision. Picking the right dress is such a big decision and even after reconfirming my choice I was unsure as to which color I wanted (white or Ivory) so the ladies had me come back into the store to try on both a white and ivory dress just to make sure my pick was everything I wanted...and it is! Cat, Paulette, Rana, Maria and all the ladies at Archive went above and beyond for me. They were so accommodating when I had family come in from out of town that wanted to see my dress and they scheduled me another appointment so I could so my family could experience the joy with them as we celebrated with champagne that my bridal consultant had waiting for us. This experience was truly one of the best of my life as I had always hoped it would be. Thank you Archive Bridal for being all a bridal store could be and making my dreams come true!!! My dress does not even come in until December and I cannot even wait to go back :)

The staff here is AMAZING! They we're so great to work with and I would recommend them to any new bride looking for her perfect dress. They have amazing gowns to match their amazing service. Love love love archive bridal!

Such wonderful people and such stunning dresses! I can't say enough about how pleasant Maria and Paulette made my dress buying experience. We found the perfect dress, got it fitted quickly, and they also made me a gorgeous bolero jacket that matched the dress perfectly (with amazing detail).

What a wonderful experience! I went to look at dresses twice; once with my maids and once with my future mother in law. The staff was so accommodating both times, had great suggestions on what to try and listened very well to what I wanted in a dress. No one was pushy about purchasing a gown right away either. The second trip, I found my dress and simply love it! They've been great with working with my short timeframe too. I even received a handwritten note from the girls who assisted me, thanking me for my business. Loved the whole experience, from the chic store, to trying on dresses and purchasing. I also love that they are a family business and it definitely shows in the customer service!

I had an amazing experience at Archive Bridal! The family owned store is so beautiful and classy and the sisters provided wonderful service to me both times I visited the store. I would highly recommend Archive Bridal to any Bride!

Recommended by our venue and totally unsure of how the whole wedding dress thing works, we chose Archival Bridal. Paulette and her family were not pushy. They were warm supportive and treated our wedding as if it was their own. Archival Bridal went above and beyond and helped us as personal stylists too. Thank you for making our big day very special and for making us look and feel fabulous. Jen and Leane

Wow, what an amazing experience from beginning to end! Archive Bridal exceeded all expectations and as much as I hate to admit, I was very picky especially when it came to every detail of my wedding. I will start by saying the collection at Archive is incomparable in my opinion. It has a boutique feel and look, but their collection is sure to fit any brides style. I worked closely with Paulette throughout the process, sometimes even going in every week and there were always new dresses in the store. Paulette was always excited, engaging and genuinely concerned to ensure I was happy and comfortable with the progress of my dress. Not only did Paulette customize a dress from her shop, but she created the flower girl and jr bridesmaid dresses, which were absolutely beautiful. I know everyone complements the bride on how beautiful she looks, but even weeks after, I had emails and text message asking about my dress. It was pure perfection, every detail, every bead and the quality of Paulette's work, I am 100% convinced I wouldn't have received anywhere else. I went to other bridal shops before Archive and I knew without a doubt, it was the store for me from the impeccable service, quality dresses and amazing attention to detail. Every bride should have the type of experience that Paulette and Archive Bridal provide. Truly one of a kind.

I will start by saying I LOVED my experience at Archive Bridal, and would highly recommend them to anyone. I first heard about them from googling and the knot.com. Living in north county, I was stoked they were so close. Then, Archive was at the Wedding Divas Bridal show I attended as well. I made my appointment at the show and couldn't wait. I read great reviews about the store and Paulette, and from the moment I walked in the door, I knew why. She greeted me instantly and got to know me and what I wanted. I showed her my pinterest and she immediately picked a few that I already loved. One important factor to me was my budget. I asked her the price range of dresses, and it was about $500 over my budget. I told her what I was thinking and she ran and grabbed 3 dresses that were right there! I was so grateful, because I didn't want to get my hopes up with a dress that was too expensive. Every dress that she picked for me was perfect, I loved them all! It was so refreshing to be in their shop. I had tried dresses on at 2 previous places and I didn't like any dress and felt very discouraged. Being at Archive was more than anything I could imagine. They are so friendly, welcoming, and have an amazing selection! I did end up finding my dress and appreciated that they were not pushy at all (like the 2 other places I went) on buying it right then. I explained I had friends coming in to town and I wanted to show them and I still needed the funds. They were so great and accommodating. Oh and one other awesome thing, they do all their alterations and have other cute things in the store as well. I can't wait to go back this weekend and to finally get the dress of my dreams!

I am so happy I came here first! I found THE dress and after I went everywhere else I couldn't stop thinking about it. The store is beautiful and warm and inviting, Paulette and Maria were super sweet and helpful and it was the best shopping experience ever! I brought my mom and 4 of my bridesmaids here and we had so much fun! There are just so many pretty things everywhere to look at and try on, I could hang out in this store forever!