4.1 out of 5 stars and 138 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(138)1233 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA
About this vendor
Welcome to BRIDAL AND VEIL! We have the largest designer showroom in San Diego, with over 2,000 dresses on the floor from top-name designers. Our full-service salon caters to the bride, mother of the bride, bridesmaids, flower girls, and Tuxedos. Come in today and experience the elegance that is Bridal & Veil, or call and make an appointment.
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- Hair Accessories
- Headbands
- Tiaras
- Sashes & Belts
- Veils
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- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Flower Girl Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Group Discounts
- Plus Size Available
Suits & Accessories
- Tuxedos & Suits
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Save yourself the time and money. The owner, Farina, is downright rude, and the experience there was so horrific, we left in tears. They didn’t have any of the dresses they adverti...
sed or claimed to have. And they didn’t tell us this until we had already been charged for the appointment and were already standing in the shop. Skip this and go to Luv Bridal in San Diego.
BEWARE OF THE ALTERATION
I usually don’t leave reviews but I feel it’s important to share my experience so other brides can make an informed decision before it’s too late in the ...
process to make changes.
I had a great experience at Bridal and Veil when I first went in to try on dresses. They had a good selection, and the consultant who helped me was really sweet. I ended up buying my dress there and was super happy with it.
Unfortunately, things went downhill when it came to alterations and service post purchased. I would honestly recommend staying away from their in-house alterations as it was a very stressful experience. I had around six appointments, and instead of improving, things kept getting worse. I eventually had to take my dress somewhere else to fix everything before it was too late.
Throughout the process, there were also some very uncomfortable and unprofessional moments where the owner body shamed me, and told me I had “high standards,” even though I paid a lot for both the dress and the alterations. When I asked for a refund for the alterations, they admitted they knew they couldn’t get my dress to the standard I wanted and said they should have declined the work from the beginning instead of trying to please me.
There were multiple issues with the work itself — the bustle was done wrong and had to be redone, the hemming was messy with threads fraying, buttons were missing, and by the end there was even a small hole in my dress.
Thankfully, I found another seamstress who was able to fix everything for a FRACTION OF THE PRICE. I did end up getting a refund for the alterations, but I’d definitely think twice before using their in-house alteration service.
They provided the best of service here. All my questions got answered. First time buying a fancy dress like this, had no idea what to do! They walked me through the entire process....
Everyone was super kind! I love what I ended up getting.
I had a great experience start to finish with my wedding dress at bridal and veil . I ordered my dress about 9 months before the wedding, and it arrived 2 months prior. As long as ...
you order ahead of time and stay on top of scheduling alterations right after it comes in, everything was a smooth and worry free process
I had a great experience at Bridal & Veil. Dress shopping was smooth and comfortable -- the team paid attention to every detail I provided regarding what I was looking for and made...
me feel confident and cared for throughout the process. There were a few hiccups within the alterations process, but the manager and new seamstress went above and beyond to make sure my dress was finished beautifully and ready in time for my wedding. I'm beyond thankful for their hard work and dedication. Overall, a really positive experience.
Such a wonderful experience at Bridal & Veil. The staff was knowledgeable, respectful, and genuinely excited for me. Their attention to detail and service made wedding dress shoppi...
ng so memorable. I came in with my mother, my sister, and we all had a great experience with everyone here.
Came in a bit ago, first time! I'm leaning on a yes on a specific dress. Plan on coming back in a few days to make my decision. Sal and his team were super helpful when it came to ...
the selection. Great service!
Bridal & Veil exceeded all my expectations. They treated me like family and made sure every detail was perfect. The entire experience was magical and I can’t thank them enough for ...
their kindness and help. If you’re looking for wonderful dress, I’d start here. Can’t thank them enough for the positive experience I had.
Hands down the best bridal boutique in San Diego! Bridal & Veil had everything I needed and more. The staff was lovely and truly wanted to help me feel confident and radiant. They ...
had a lot to choose from, which was good for me seeing how picky I am about things lol. Delilah was super helpful, and walked me through the entire process. Thank you so much!
I loved everything about Bridal & Veil, and love love love the Sottero dress I got. The boutique is beautiful, clean, and welcoming. They made the process so enjoyable, and I ended...
up finding a gown that I absolutely adore. Everything here was reasonably priced within my budget, so I’m grateful about that. Highly recommended!
First time coming into their showroom earlier today, everyone here was super kind. I tried on a few dresses, have my eye set on one. Sal was amazing, I felt he went that extra mile...
to answer all the questions that I had. My sisters and I both loved the experience. Looking forward to coming back here soon. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be buying a specific dress I tried on earlier today here.
What an incredible experience at Bridal & Veil! They went above and beyond to make sure my dress fit perfectly. The team is so caring and passionate. I'm so thankful I chose them f...
or my big day.
They had a lot of gorgeous dresses here to choose from. I was helping my sisters find the one she wanted, everyone here went that extra mile for us both. Never felt any pressure in...
to making any decisions, we found exactly what we wanted. I'd recommend them.
Bridal & Veil was my first and only stop in my dress search! The selection is fantastic and the consultants are knowledgeable and kind. They made the whole process easy, stress-fre...
e, and fun! I never felt like I was being pressured into making any sort of decision. I felt well taken care of here. I’d recommend them over a few others in the area.
From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and relaxed. Bridal & Veil has such a wide selection of beautiful gowns and the staff was beyond helpful. I walked out with my dream dr...
ess and tears of joy. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience from both Delilah and Sal! Thank you both again.
I couldn’t have asked for a better bridal shop than Bridal & Veil. The consultants were incredibly attentive and offered honest advice without any pressure. I found my dream dress ...
thanks to them! I did have some alterations done to it, which took a bit of time, but I’m happy with how things turned out in the end. They made our dream wedding come true!
Bridal & Veil made my wedding dress shopping experience unforgettable. Their gorgeous selection, warm atmosphere, and expert stylists made me feel confident and beautiful. Highly r...
ecommend to all brides! Delilah was such a delight and was the one who helped my sister and I.
I had the most amazing experience at Bridal & Veil in San Diego! The staff was so helpful and patient as I tried on countless dresses. They made me feel special and truly cared abo...
ut finding the dress. I specifically worked with Zochitl which was super helpful when it came to finding what it was I wanted. Love the dress and would recommend the place!
The shop is outdated and smelly, and the staff is unhelpful and unprofessional. We paid $45 for an appointment to see four dresses featured on their website as being in store. No...
ne of them were available. They dresses we did try on were dirty, stained, and torn. Honestly don't even know how this place stays in business.
⚠️ PLEASE BEWARE OF ALTERATIONS ⚠️
My experience finding my dress with Sydney was wonderful, but everything after that was frustrating and deeply disappointing. I cannot, in good c...
onscience, recommend Bridal & Veil due to their in-house alterations.
I purchased my dress here for $2,500 and was required to pay $840 upfront for alterations. The process dragged on for months. I had fittings in December and March and was told my dress would be ready April 19. It wasn’t. I came back May 18th and again, not ready. I was told it just needed minor touch-ups, so I scheduled pickup for June 1.
But when I arrived, I was shocked to see all the buttons down the train had been removed without my knowledge or consent. I noticed because it had the loose threads still hanging where the buttons were popped off. These buttons were present at every previous fitting. I was told not to worry, “they’re just buttons.” I was told to return on June 4th.
When I returned, the buttons were sewn back on incorrectly. Unevenly spaced and stitched through all layers, causing puckering. My waistline was also missing key beading and pearls. Eventually, they admitted they lost 10–15 buttons and removed the rest hoping I wouldn’t notice because they couldn't get more in time. However, they pulled off all the buttons from the in store sample dress to return my dress to it's OG design and I had to make another trip on Friday June 6th to pick up my dress.
I had to make five 1-hour trips each way for this mess. The final result? Still not great. I had buttons at the bottom of the bag that just popped off. My grandma and I had to fix their work. During my actual wedding, guests kept handing me buttons that had fallen off my dress.
I asked to speak to the owner about compensation. I was told that wasn’t their policy. Daniel, the head of alterations, said he’d submit a request and to follow up Monday. I received a call that Monday, and I was told "fair" was 20% back which equated to $150 which doesn't even cover my gas. I was also told I couldn’t receive it right away because it needed to be authorized in order for it to be processed. Follow-up calls were promised but ignored until my rehearsal dinner and I am still waiting on final communication and a refund.
This experience caused so much unnecessary stress before my wedding. It wasn’t just about buttons. It was about trust, transparency, and taking accountability.
Brides, please be cautious before trusting Bridal & Veil with your wedding dress.
Save yourself the trouble and DO NOT shop here.
I had a terrible experience at this bridal shop, thanks to an extremely pushy and manipulative consultant, Ashley. She had me try o...
n a dress that I ended up really liking, only to then tell me that it was completely discontinued—meaning the only option was their showroom dress (which was stained and visibly worn).
To make matters worse, she pressured me by saying that if I didn’t buy it on the spot, the price would go up to $1,700 if I left and came back. This was a clear attempt to play on my emotions and force an impulsive purchase. Despite knowing I had other appointments, she kept aggressively pushing me to “say yes to the dress,” turning what should have been a fun experience into a stressful, high-pressure sales tactic.
This place is slimy and predatory, and I would never recommend it to any bride. There are plenty of other bridal shops that will treat you with respect—go elsewhere.
Every time I went back it was someone else that seemed to know less about what they were doing. Paid $100 for my bustle which broke before any of my dances so I had to hold my hea...
vy train up while doing my first and father daughter dance
I ordered a dress and it arrived late and in the wrong color. I was told I would receive a new dress within three weeks and the replacement was late. When it came in, the under lay...
er was covered in stains and snags and I was denied a refund: only a replacement. I didn't have time for a replacement, but they still wouldn't offer me a refund. I only received a refund after spending hours reaching out to the dress manufacturer (Maggie Sottero) directly and having them contact the bridal shop. The owner of the bridal shop yelled at me saying I caused problems for them by calling the manufacturer, and when she processed my refund, their debit card reader was broken, so she had to refund it to my credit card. She let me know she would be charged a $90 fee because of this, and then ends up taking that fee out of my refund without letting me know. She also told me as she was processing my refund that she was trying to be petty. Incredibly unprofessional. I can't write much here, but you can read a full review on Google or Yelp.
Overall, while I did receive a refund for my dress, it was only after I spent hours reaching out to the manufacturer and sending countless texts to the bridal shop. I wish I read reviews before going here, and more specifically, I wish I had read the owner's responses to negative reviews: Farhina is very defensive in her responses to customers who leave poor reviews. I believe that the way a business responds to criticism is a reflection of their values and business ethics. Bridal and Veil does not take responsibility in their responses and instead blames the customers. If you're thinking about buying a dress from here, I caution you not to. There are plenty of other bridal boutiques that actually care about their customers and run their shops with integrity, so I strongly suggest you go to one of them.
Daniel is a great dude and very talented with alterations. It took us 6 individual fitting appointments to get everything accomplished that we requested when we first ordered the d...
ress.
A few odd things that turned us off- when we went to try on dresses and found “the one”, they charged us hundreds more than the price on the tag and couldn’t quite explain why. We also asked for a quote on all the alterations we wanted, and then during our first fitting we decided we wouldn’t request some of those alterations, but they still charged us more than the quote. They said they would tell us when the dress arrived. I called a few times during the week and no one answered the phone. They then said it would be delayed but they’d call me when it arrived. Weeks passed, I checked back, and they said oh it already arrived. This was pushing us close to not having the dress in time. For one appointment they had only done 5 min of work (after we waited 20+ min for our appointment), and for another they said they didn’t know what one of their own notes meant and therefore they just didn’t do the alteration.
In the end I got many compliments on the dress but it was a huge stress addition which caused many tears before the wedding.
Absolutely horrible. After ordering the dress it was impossible to get ahold
Of anyone to hear updates. I was initially told 6-8 weeks. Followed up after 8 weeks and was told 6 mon...
ths. Finally 8 months later reciebed my dress which was massive and will require massive alterations and I have not gained or lost any weight. This is an absolute scam. Do not shop here
Last Monday I took my daughters and myself to look at dresses for my wedding. This was my first stop, I really was just browsing wanted my girls to get an idea of what they wanted ...
for bridesmaids dresses and myself I had a dress online I loved but wanted to try on styles to feel what I felt looked better. Im on a budget. I made mention I may try for a September wedding that’s when the high pressure sales tactics came on. It was I shouldn’t look elsewhere they have the biggest selection they had over 2000 dresses to try( none like the style I want I found out ) also pressuring that I won’t get a dress in time. They were all coming over telling me I found my dress. I wanted my mom there so they had my kids FaceTime her to put pressure for her to like it and asked me to say yes in front of her. Pressure for the say yes to the dress, asking me for different dresses “let me ask you again is this the dress” like I was on that show. The dress I was wearing I didn’t feel comfortable in but they brought the whole store to sell me on how this dress looked so good on me and it was a floor sample that fit and get on time etc. pressure after pressure. Next came the bridesmaids dresses, again extra pressure because these needed to be ordered. My middle daughter is plus size and they kept trying to give her tiny dresses that she couldn’t even tell if she liked.. finally I went and found her a plus size sample so she could experience wearing a dress like her sister’s that didn’t make her feel uncomfortable.. I never felt yea I’m completely happy with the experience, other than seeing the smile on my middles face when she could be a part of it with the dress I showed her. I immediately felt buyers remorse, I wish I wouldn’t been that person and just left and got nothing, looked back at pictures of me in the dress and felt like I had been sold ocean front property in AZ. I spoke with the manager after and explained my experience he said he doesn’t believe that they’re pressuring. Talks over me and mansplains to me how they have zero room for improvement in so many words. Way to validate a customer’s feelings. I have asked to exchange my dress which they said look online and pick dresses you want to try on so I can find one close to what I want and they said out of the 26 dresses similar to my dream dress only 1 is available at the store to try. This is why I had mentioned the moment I was there I wanted to look at different stores because they may have 2000 dresses they’re all pretty similar and none like the style I want. I’ve spent a lot of money to be completely unsatisfied. I tried to make the best of the day for my girls who are so excited I’m getting married and thankfully I shielded them from the experience.
Follow up.. below here's a text message thread were we were discussing 26 styles that I am interested in.. none of which they have in store to try on. This is what happens when you over promise and under deliver. I purchased the floor dress as in sample everyone has tried on, they gave me $100 discount for that dress?!! Now they "can't make me happy" but want to keep $400 ? I purchased my dress on 4 days ago and notified them next day my frustration with the experience.
Update: they reiterated the cancellation policy, and my response. Customer service is not a high priority here
Update: spoke with Sal the manager today not only did he say every negative review they have on every site are liars he also said he’s the only one in the right with all of this with every customer He also called me crazy for the review, he also cyber stalked me and asked me why I had one business then opened another in another name, ps sold one biz opened another. But his assumption was I was “hiding” from something, he kept saying oh what are you hiding from.. who speaks to a customer that spent over $4000 in a business like that?!? I’ve never had a manager in a business use my personal information to background check me? This has been the most stressful experience. My mom heard the whole conversation and she said she’s never dealt with a more inappropriate and disrespectful customer service manager.
TL;DR the dress arrived under 10 days before the wedding, it's caused immense stress for both the bride and I, and she isn't even happy the dress is here anymore.
I can't speak fo...
r much about the fitting process or whatnot, but trying to receive the dress has been a nightmare. A month before the wedding, they texted that the dress would be arriving that week. It didn't. Next week, they stonewalled us when asking about when it would be here. Now this week, under two weeks before the wedding, they sent a text on Monday saying it was finally shipped. How they can message us saying the dress would arrive before it even shipped, I don't know. It did arrive today, the Wednesday, at least, but since we cannot trust them to alter the dress in time, we've had to use another seamstress and pay more. Plus, because there's so little time, detail work around the hem will have to be removed or hidden instead of shortening the dress and reattaching or similar.
Moreover, when initially trying on dresses, none of the shop attendants thought to check how the dress looks and acts when bustled. So now that we've received it and tried bustling, the dress ends up looking like "one of Cinderella's step-sisters' dresses" (bride's words), and is just too large to properly dance in. So now we have to go shopping for an off-the-rack reception dress.
Summary:
- Bad communication
- Late to receive
- Shop didn't help bride check an essential element when initially viewing
Drove all the way here from Los Angeles as I was told by my sister that this place was amazing. The place is beautiful and they had so many dresses to choose from. Everyone made ...
me feel so welcome when I came in. They know a lot when it comes to helping you find exactly what you want. I'm glad I got my dress here, and I'd highly recommend the place!
Just wanted to take a moment to give a *BIG* THANK YOU to Fahrina and Sal for helping me make my dream wedding a reality. They had so many beautiful dresses, and they made the exp...
erience stress free. They were all very patient with me, and they had such a big selection of dresses to choose from. They were great to both my mother and I when we came in. Highly recommend
I recently came to Bridal and Veil, as I was referred here from a close friend of mine. I came at the set time we setup for an appointment, and they were able to show me dresses r...
ight away. I ended up finding the perfect dress for my wedding, it did take a few hours though but they were all very patient with me. They had great prices, and the dresses were very beautiful. I'd highly recommend coming to this place if you're getting married anytime soon!!
Great service, and friendly staff. I went to a few difference places before coming to Bridal and Veil, just wish I had came here first. The staff was very friendly, very patient ...
when it came to me making a decision. Would recommend.
I had a wonderful experience with everyone here. They understood exactly what I wanted and my consultant helped me through the entire process. They had such a great variety of dr...
esses to choose from. After what seemed like hours there, I was able to finally pickout what I wanted. I ended up getting my dress here, and I'm just in love with it.
My consultant was a blast to work with. She was very sweet, and they were able to see me right when I walked in the door. She was able to help transform my dream of an ideal dres...
s into reality. I ended up getting the dress I wanted, after a few hours. The whole experience was positive here. I'd highly recommend this place
Could not recommend this place more!!! I went in with my partner and they had so many beautiful dresses to choose from. The owner, Sal, was also a big help. He was very kind, and...
did everything he could to help make the visit just perfect.
I've had a few experiences here at Bridal and Veil over the years, always highly recommended. They have amazing dresses, great prices and the people are very friendly. I've alway...
s recommended them!
The service I got here goes unmatched. High quality dresses, friendly people and great prices. Lauren was a big help when I came in. There were some small alterations that nee...
ded to be done, but took only a week to complete. My dress looked absolutely beautiful! Thank you guys again for making my day special.
Came here in a whim, and they were able to get me in as I walked in without any appointment. They have such a beautiful office, with so many dresses to choose from. Great prices ...
too!
I came in here with my sister to get my bridemaid dress, since this place was semi-local to me. When I showed up for my appointment, everyone was a big help. Fahrina was very hel...
pful, mindful of our budget and what I wanted. Great experience all around
Beautiful and well put together Bridal Salon! I only wish I found this place the first time. I went to a few other places before coming in here, and the quality and quantity of d...
resses they have far exceeds the previous places I visited. The ladies that helped me went that extra mile, and were a big help. I can't thank them enough!
Went to Bridal and Veil several weeks ago, tried on several of their wedding dresses. The consultant that helped was amazing. They had so many dresses to choose from, and everyon...
e was really nice. I ended up getting the dress I wanted here. They have a beautiful shop, with such a wide selection of dresses to choose from. I'd highly recommend them
I got married late last month, and I went to two other places before coming here. I only wish I came here first. Bridal and Veil has a beautiful store, with such a big selection o...
f dresses. I got my dress altered, which didn't take long at all. They really rolled the white glove service out for me, which I appreciate. I've already referred them to a close friend of mine. I can't thank them enough.
They were able to help me narrow down the search for the perfect dress. I had an appointment at exactly 12, I came in and they were able to show me dresses that fit my style and w...
ithin my budget. The whole experience was fantastic, and not stressful at all. I'd highly recommend this place. They just had things down better than the previous place I went to before coming here.
I LOVE THIS STORE!!!!!! I love so much more than just the store tho! My entire experience from start to finish far surpassed what I had always hoped for in the search of the most i...
mportant dress I would ever wear!
When I first called for info, they allowed me to come right on in, and were so accommodating and welcoming! The relationship with the staff is what made me know this is where I wanted and knew I would find my dress!
NEVER ONCE did I feel pressured to buy anything, or even feel like I was an inconvenience/annoyance for asking to try on one... more... dress...
I can't say enough about how wonderful this entire experience was, and this store will always stand out in my bridal memories of being one of my favorite experiences!
THANK YOU so much to ALL of you (especially Sal, Shaundra and Larissa in alterations-who was SO patient and a master at her craft) for making this so fun and enjoyable, and playing a part in the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life!
If you are looking for a place that has an amazing selection of dresses as well as great customer service, this is *THE* place. There are so many dresses to choose from, and the c...
onsultants- as well as the owners- are very quick to make sure that you are taken care of. They don't pressure you to buy which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. It doesn't matter what style you are looking for, they literally have everything, and they know how to help you narrow down what style is best for your body shape. I highly recommend Bridal & Veil!
My experience with Bridal and Veil was beyond amazing. I really enjoyed coming here, and the entire team was great. They were all very professional, kind, knew exactly what I wan...
ted. I came in here with my mother, sister and they were great to us all. Best of the best without a doubt.
It went just as I had hoped. Everyone was a big help. They had such a big selection of dresses when I originally came in. My fitting appointment with the seamstress went without...
any problems. My wedding day was extra special because of how awesome everyone here was. I'm glad I came this location!
Everyone at Bridal and Veil went above and beyond to make my dress and special day a reality. I fell in love with my dress, and they were able to show me everything they had whic...
h took a few hours. Everyone was shocked and stunned by the beauty of my dress, and I really can't thank these guys enough for everything they did. I feel they worked hard, and were able to help me find what I was looking for, and overall they just did an amazing job. I can't thank them enough, 10/10.
I can't recommend this place enough! A very hidden gem, and I only wish I came here first. I visited a handful of bridal salons before coming here, and when I showed up Farhina w...
as a big help. She was able to show me the big selection of dresses they had. After what seemed like two hours, we were able to narrow things down and I said yes to the dress! My wedding day was amazing because of these people... I'd recommend this place to anyone who might be getting married soon
Couldn't have asked for a better place to visit for that perfect wedding dress. I had an appointment Saturday at 12PM. I was out within 2 hours. When I showed up, they were quic...
k to show me their huge selection of dresses. The lady that helped, ran down all my options. They have such a beautiful selection! In the end, they were able to help me find exactly what it was I was looking for. I'm very glad I found what I wanted here. I'd recommend them to anyone who might need that perfect dress
The experience here was beyond great! They have a big selection of dresses. I stopped at many bridal stores before I came here. I only wish I came here first. Everyone was ve...
ry polite, patient, helped me find the right dress. I can't thank them enough for all they did.
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1233 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA