Bridal Galleria

ampagne as we had experienced in other salons. We were a little disappointed, but then it got worse. She led us into a narrow hallway of dressing rooms with a filthy brown carpet and plastic chairs add as an after thought. It felt like a place where me daughter should be trying on jeans not a $6,000 wedding gown. The consultant did not listen to my request. She came here specifically for Lazaro dresses as they are an exclusive carrier in the Bay Area, but the consultant kept pushing the trunk show dresses of a different designer and Ines Di Santo. My daughter left the store without even being shown a Lazaro dress. Every single dress she tried on was over our $5,000 budget. We all left the salon in a melancholy mood. Not the experience we had hoped for.

and more professional. More importantly, I tried on several gorgeous dresses here that I hadn't seen anywhere else, and two of them in particular made me feel like a million dollars. I'm still thinking about my choices but wow, what a great, delightful experiences. Only if all the bridal salons were like this! I've been to my share of them, and the experiences definitely varies, so shop around and don't settle!

eet to work with. She found me another Lazaro dress that I hadn't seen before, and ended up ordering for my wedding. It was a great experience, and the dress arrived exactly in the time frame predicted by them. I would highly recommend the salon.

o get a Lazaro dress, but I did! I was able to met Lazaro. He helped personalize my dress for me and drew a sketch of me in the dress! It was a wonderful experience. Only issue happened when the dress came in- the manufacture had made the wrong size. The dress had to be sent back and I got 1 week before the wedding. There was a lack of communication between Bridal Galleria and myself on the status of the dress. I did have to call a couple times to check in and see what was going on. But other then that great experience and I was able to wear my dream dress.

lized attention to my budget, style and designer interests, and they delivered with a dress that fulfilled everything on my list. They have a wide variety of dresses from some of the hottest designers, and made the shopping and purchasing experience so enjoyable. When my dress arrived, my fittings went smoothly, and they made the dress fit my body perfectly. Grace is a godsend! They were so helpful and attentive, and were even able to sewn on my sash and flower detail at the last minute before my wedding. I received so many compliments about the fit of my dress, and I would encourage every San Francisco bride to check out Bridal Galleria for their gown!

the salon. They could definitely use some updating.

ing planning is not to rush into anything. Not only was Kate super informative and helpful, she made me feel so calm and the complete opposite of how a stressed out bride should be. I ended up saying yes to the FIRST dress I tried on even though I tried on like 10 or 15 of them. Yes, I was that sure! Bridal Galleria is super friendly and their staff definitely knows their stuff. My sister also purchased her wedding gown here so you can say we will be coming back soon should another sister get engaged. ;)

because it wasn't a couture house with a named designer heading the location. I was WRONG! When I went to Bridal Galleria, the staff who helped me were extremely welcoming and helpful. I had a broad idea of what I was looking for, and also a general budget. They worked with me to look at options in that area, but also made some great suggestions for gowns that I could try which they knew would suit my body. They also had undergarments, accessories, and shoes for me to use in trying stuff on so that I had a sense of the completed look. Once I chose my gown, they also conveniently had a seamstress on staff to do the adjustments. Even though it took several sessions to get it 'just perfect', they had quoted me a charge for the work and didn't charge me extra when it took more visits. Every time I went, the time spent was efficient and on-point. Fittings took 20-30 minutes tops, and I never had to wait when I turned up for my appointment. The week of my wedding, when I picked up my dress, it was all ready to go - steamed, wrinkle free, and hanging in an opaque bag to ensure that my husband to be wasn't going to spoil the surprise. They were also really clear with me about what I could and couldn't do to the dress on the day of, based on the nature of the fabric. All told, it was a wonderful experience and extremely convenient to me. While the selection isn't extensive, I'd seriously recommend a visit!

e me feel so at home and welcome!

leria was incredible, kind and so helpful. I wore the dress of my dreams and married the man who captured my heart on New Year's Eve this year.

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tive and wonderful to work with. Even when some of the items were custom, they kept calm and created beautiful pieces. When a bride has lots of nerves and energy floating about they help keep things grounded and focused. It was a wonderful experience here! And ask for Kate, she's fantastic.

out for my best interests while the rest of the women in the shop were not as welcoming. They made the dress fit me perfectly and helped me with the alterations to make my vision come to life. it was beautiful!

ress up so I could try it on. After purchasing the dress, I ended up having to postpone my wedding due to a health issue, and Bridal Galleria was happy to store my gown until we rescheduled. I had two fittings — a pinning and a final fitting, and they did a great job. My entire experience was easy and enjoyable. The only problem? I wish I could have worn my gown more times!

y didn't try to force alterations or months of waiting for them to "order my size". I had an amazing experience and would absolutely recommend this place to all my friends!

important decision feel particularly special. I loved the selection so it was a great first shop, but I don't think I'd want to go back.

ack, someone who is putting off a show to earn a dollar. There skill is what makes it worth going in. They have timely alterations and great customer service. Thank you!

again at Bridal Galleria. I purchased it there solely for the convenience of the location and I liked that they can store the dress there until the wedding. Otherwise, the place was unremarkable. The salespeople were nice enough but I was annoyed that the owner or manager said they could match the price in New York, but after they found out the price, they weren't willing to meet it. At best, it just happened to be the designer's trunk show so I got the standard 10% off. Alternations on the hem looked sloppy but I didn't make a fuss because I figured who's going to really notice the bottom of my dress? They just snipped the tulle with scissors and left the ends a bit ragged and uneven while charging hundreds of dollars for the job.

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leria. everyone treated me just lovely and i had so much help finding the perfect dress. i highly recommend trunk shows!!

f high-end gowns here, especially monique lhuillier--my favorite! the service is great, from beginning to end, and the woman who owns the boutique--grace--is wonderful!

s to the final fitting.

tened to what I wanted in a dress and brought me dresses to try on at both ends of the spectrum. Finally, I found my perfect dress. It had bling, but not too much, a short train, and figure flattering. it was perfect for my venue and I received so many compliments. I love my dress so much, I'm going to display it in my home. Purchasing a dress that is of good quality, makes a difference in how you feel on your wedding day. Stay within your budget, but get what you want.

leaves a lot to be desired. You won't be likely to receive any deals or discounts, and the alterations aren't cheap. They also don't let you take photos, which seems archaic in light of that thing called the Internet. Seamstresses are competent and did make quite a few custom alterations for me, but the first attempt at a hem (basic, no?) came back wrong (longer on the sides than the front/back) and on dress pick up day we found that detailing had been mussed in the process and had to wait while they repaired it. A dress should be perfect upon pick up if they've been holding on to it for 6 months, no? All in all, Bridal Galleria is fine. They have a few salespeople who are great, a few who are rude and a few who just don't seem all that competent. Come for the selection and possibility that your dress is here, but don't expect fanfare or a really easy, great experience.

on a veil but it was so worth it - it's still the most beautiful veil I have ever seen! Pascale was attentive from start to finish.

es went as followed: 1. picked out a zillion pictures of dresses I thought I liked. 2. Tired on said dresses and realized that I apparently had no idea what I was looking for because all the dresses I thought that I "for sure" wanted were NOT looking good on me. 3. Bridal consultant Jean to the rescue! She had listened to what I liked and disliked about the various dresses that I tried. She came out with a couple BEAUTIFUL suggestions. 4.Tried out some other bridal stores...kept comparing other dresses to one of Jean's suggestions. 5. Happily bought dress from Bridal Galleria. The level of service did not end with a purchase. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Hailey. She is an dream to work with. She handled all my fittings and I have to say that she had me smiling and laughing and really enjoying every minute. I didn't want to leave! On top of that, she really knew her stuff fit-wise. I had the utmost confidence in her skills and professionalism. In the end, the dress fit perfectly and the experience was awesome. All in all, I loved my experience with Bridal Galleria. They have great selection, GREAT staff and make your dress shopping a real pleasure. I have recommended them wholeheartedly to friends who are beginning the process. Bridal Galleria is the place to start!

es went as followed: 1. picked out a zillion pictures of dresses I thought I liked. 2. Tired on said dresses and realized that I apparently had no idea what I was looking for because all the dresses I thought that I "for sure" wanted were NOT looking good on me. 3. Bridal consultant Jean to the rescue! She had listened to what I liked and disliked about the various dresses that I tried. She came out with a couple BEAUTIFUL suggestions. 4.Tried out some other bridal stores...kept comparing other dresses to one of Jean's suggestions. 5. Happily bought dress from Bridal Galleria. The level of service did not end with a purchase. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Hailey. She is an dream to work with. She handled all my fittings and I have to say that she had me smiling and laughing and really enjoying every minute. I didn't want to leave! On top of that, she really knew her stuff fit-wise. I had the utmost confidence in her skills and professionalism. In the end, the dress fit perfectly and the experience was awesome. All in all, I loved my experience with Bridal Galleria. They have great selection, GREAT staff and make your dress shopping a real pleasure. I have recommended them wholeheartedly to friends who are beginning the process. Bridal Galleria is the place to start!

if you want to show the dress to another person who couldn't make it to the appointment.

uests at my Disneyland wedding! I brought in pictures of what I was looking for and the consultant pulled all the gowns she could find from my visual examples. I loved each dress, but she waited until the very last gown for the show-stopper. From the criteria I had for my perfect gown, she pulled a one shouldered Romona Keveza that was absolutely, drop-dead GORGEOUS! I was in love from the second she put it on me. I had not seen the dress before and I'm so glad she pulled it for me to try on. This particular dress ended up being the "one" and I purchased it 2 weeks later! The Price: Gowns here are on the high end side and most cost between $2K and go up to past $10K. As long as long as money is not an issue, this is a great place to look for your dream dress! Selection: A great selection from many of bridal's best and favorite designers (Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Romona Keveza, Lazaro, etc) Consultants & Staff: All very sweet and attentive at the Bridal Galleria. I worked with Kim during all of my alterations appointments and she was so incredibly nice! Also, Carmen the seamstress was AMAZING! She created the most beautiful bustle i've ever seen on my Keveza. She worked quickly and was so sweet. Overall: A wonderful experience and I definitely recommend Bridal Galleria to all current and future brides in the Bay Area :)

o helpful. She even remembered my mother from when my sister bought her gown there over two years ago. I tried on about 6 gowns and then I noticed another bride wearing a gown I just loved. I asked if I could also try that gown on and when I did, I knew it was the one for me. I wanted to get a gown that nobody else had worn before but I also knew that would mean I'd have to get it made and I didn't want to go through the pain. I loved my gown and loved working with Bridal Galleria. They did a great job on the alterations and even referred a gown cleaning company to preserve my dress. Be sure to make an appointment since they are very busy most days. I suggest going in during the week.

style I was looking for and she immediately zeroed in on the perfect dress! The alterations manager (I forget her name) was super helpful and made extra sure that the dress was the perfect length and fit. Their salon looks so much better than it did a year ago when I originally went to try on dresses. Dresses are displayed in the front room, and are not in bags. You can look and see the dresses much better now!

last fitting. She really knew my style and what looked best on me and was very meticulous at my fitting--pointing out things to the tailor that I wouldn't have noticed. The only cons I can think of are parking can be expensive if you are there for a while--they stamp your parking ticket but only for a certain amount of time. The rest is on your own. Also, I needed minor alterations on my veil which they won't do unless you purchased the veil from them (which I didn't).

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