Archive Bridal

for me to try on first ended up being my wedding dress. The shop was perfect for having some family and friends with me and they were very welcoming to our group. The experience was a dream. I also went with Archive for my alterations and I am SO HAPPY that I did. My dress ended up needing some restructuring and a lot of alterations to the top of the dress. The owner of Archive was truly invested in making sure that the dress fit me perfectly and we had about 5 fittings with her, going back and forth with the seamstress and I'm so happy to say that she made it possible. The customer service was unparalleled and they also gave me a complimentary dress cleaning. I recommend Archive to all my newly engaged friends and love how friendly and kind all the sales associates are - they truly make you feel like a bride!

ive in my dress if I could.

re 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!

n 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.

. 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!

hat 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!

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!

er 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.

e is so helpful and did an amazing job in helping me find my perfect dress!!! I highly recommend this place!!!

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!

nd 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.

ved, 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!

g 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!

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.

e, 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!

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

chive 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

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!

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!

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!

ot 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!

l in love with a $2,300 essence of Australia gown!

recommend their company to any bride looking for a perfect dress and fit!