The Right Gown is Everything!
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Elegant Lace Bridal & Tuxedo is a wedding attire boutique in San Jose, CA. Acting as a one-stop shop for soon-to-be-weds, this company offers thousands of styles for all wedding party members. Their team of dedicated fashion specialists will be ready to work with you, and create an ensemble that matches your nuptial theme and aesthetic.
Elegant Lace Bridal opened in 1985, and has since continued it's mission to provide clients with high-quality, designer outfits. It has worked with engaged duos from all walks of life, and will go above and beyond to match your overall vision. This boutique carries styles ranging from classically clean-cut to boho chic, along with various accessories to complete your final look.
During your appointment, their consultants will work alongside you, to curate an ensemble that falls on you exactly how you desire. They can accommodate various types of budgets, and will personalize your service to make you feel relaxed and uplifted. From fabric choices to vest colors, to custom headpieces, they will strive to make your ensemble feel like one of a kind.
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Elegant Lace received glowing reviews for their exceptional customer service, particularly from consultants like Susana and Synthia who were praised for their kindness, knowledge, and patience. Reviewers appreciated the personalized attention, helpfulness in finding the perfect dress, and the seamless dress appointments. Multiple customers highlighted returning to Elegant Lace after initial visits elsewhere, ultimately finding their dream wedding dress with the guidance of the dedicated staff. The positive experiences and recommendations emphasize Elegant Lace as a top choice for brides-to-be searching for their perfect wedding gown.- Top reviews
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Jessica G
5.0
12/16/2024
They helped me find the dress! I went to multiple places and tried on many dresses, never feeling like it was working. I ended up at Elegant Lace for a 2nd time because of how much I liked their customer service and how much they listened to me when I finally found the dress I was looking for.
Kari B
5.0
10/30/2024
Great service! Super helpful and friendly! They made trying on easy and fun.
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Jacqueline S
5.0
5/13/2024
Great customer service! Dresses came before the date I was told!
Gayu N
4.0
3/28/2024
Elegant lace was my pick as it was local, and carried the Lillian West line that I wanted. The salon is not bougie, but the sizing and pulls from the stylist were good. The tailor noted that their measuring was spot on and my dress fit really well when it arrived. It’s a good no frills place to shop.
Sam R
5.0
1/23/2024
I had a fantastic dress appointment here with Susana. She was so kind, knowledgeable and collaborative. I didn't know what I wanted when I went in and she took the time to listen and provide options to help. I walked out feeling much more confident!
Abby H
5.0
8/21/2023
Had an excellent experience with Synthia. The first time around, came with my mom and 3 friends. We found one dress that I was strongly considering, but I wasn't sold. When I called 3 weeks later to ask to come back and see it, Synthia went above and beyond to help me, and we wound up discovering a few different dresses that I liked even more than the original. She was patient and thoughtful, and even helped me fine-tune my bridesmaid vision when my super distractible self wound up in that section on a whim. Greatly appreciated her support.
JESSIKA S
5.0
4/25/2022
I'm so glad i decided to go back after my first appointment. i did not say yes during that appointment because i wanted to go out and look and try on other dress just to see how i feel and the fact that i had another appointment at another store and paid a fee to book. my appointment was on a Friday. all day Saturday, I was thinking about the dress i ALMOST said yes to. i decided that night, i HAD to go back on Sunday. it was meant to be. Susana was my consultant Friday. i went in Sunday, hoping to schedule an appointment for maybe another day to try on my almost yes dress and more just in case. I got an appointment 30 min later with Susana. Susana remembered what i wanted, brought out my almost yes dress and a few others. She brought a dress i did not try on at my Friday appointment. i saw it, and i KNEW i HAD to try it on. Sure enough, i was like 98% sure that dress was the one. Susana didn't say anything except to try on my almost yes dress again, see how i feel. I said Yes to the new dress.
I'm soooo glad i went back. Ill forever be grateful for Susana and everyone at elegant. Definitely recommend stop at Elegant Lace if you're shopping around for your wedding dress. :)
Courtney H
1.0
3/25/2021
This place is so disorganized. I called to make an appointment to do one last try on of the dress I had thought I wanted to decide on. When making the appointment, I gave them the style number and they said they would have it pulled for my appointment, no problem. Fast forward 2 weeks, my best friend drives down from San Francisco, we both take off work, I got a manicure the day before, did hair and make up just to get the best image of what it would look like on my wedding day. We show up, they can’t find the dress. Turns out they sold the sample. No problem that they sold the sample to a bride who was getting married ASAP, but how do you not call me, the bride who made an appointment specifically for this dress, to tell me you no longer have it for me to try on??? How do they not review their appointments for the day to catch that even for a phone call to me day of?? The representative wasn’t very nice about it, didn’t provide information on if they will get another sample in. Very disappointed in how this was handled, all it took was simple phone call to me to let me know they don’t have the dress anymore and I would have made other arrangements and wouldn’t be writing this review.
Vendor response 03/25/2021
Hello:
I am so very sorry that this has happened. The gown had been sold in the past week ...
and I am embarassed to say that nobody bothered to check the appointments and call you. I completely understand your frustration and I would like to offer you a discount on any purchase you may decide to make to at least partly compensate you for this inconvenience and the oversight on our part. We, unfortunately, will not be getting a new sample of this gown. If you are interested in returning to purchase that gown or to try on any others, please call me.
Again I so apologize for this error on our part, we usually are very organized. I will speak to all my consultants to remind them that when they confirm an appointment for a specific gown they need to verify again that it is still here.
Laura
Elegant Lace
owner
Allison M
5.0
10/03/2020
LOVE this bridal shop! I told them my ideas and we found my dream dress on the SECOND one i tried on. They have a huge variety of dresses and the shop is so clean. Great experience!
Sara G
5.0
2/25/2020
I just picked up my dress here and the whole experience was great!! The shop was very honest about order deadlines and how long realistically a dress takes to order, and their selection was really extensive. I had Brenda as my consultant and she was very knowledgeable (and found my perfect dress!). I also liked that before the appt, I could go around and select some dresses to start with!
I came here both alone and with my bridal party and both times it was a great experience. I felt very listened to, and all her selections were really responding to what I was looking for (so no wasting time pulling or trying on dresses that I didn't like!).
I am VERY happy I went with elegant lace for my dress. It was an easy, enjoyable experience and I couldn't be happier with the result. I wish they had in-house alterations but am happy to use the seamstresses they've highly recommended. Overall, I'd recommend them to all my friends who are getting married.
Kirsten S
5.0
10/16/2019
I couldn't have been happier to get my dress at Elegant Lace! I was so nervous about dress shopping and went to multiple stores. It wasn't until I went to elegant lace that I felt comfortable in a dress! Thank you to Cynthia for helping me find my dress!
Claudia G
1.0
7/16/2019
So luckily for my wedding dress they were great, unfortunately my bridesmaids and groomsmen did not have the same experience as I did. An older and more experienced lady helped me with my wedding dress, which may have been the difference because all my bridesmaids were fitted by one of the younger staff members and they all got fitted wrong. They all but one of five bridesmaids were fitted two sizes too big, yes TWO!! If that wasn't enough they ordered one of my bridesmaids top wrong!! They all were suppose to wear a tank top and skirt and they ordered a tube top for one of them. They said that they couldn't do anything about it!! All they did was give me straps for her to pay for them to sew them on. This place is ridiculous!! Caused me so much stress! That was just the bridesmaids for the groomsmen they sized them too small. All of them including the groom had to go back and get new shirts, vest, and jackets. They didn't have the grooms stuff ready till the day before the wedding at 11:30 am, and it was a destination wedding so we were late to rehearsal.
Yeah they give the bridesmaids and groomsmen 10% off if you get your wedding dress there but it is not worth all the stress they caused!!
Sarah S
5.0
6/24/2019
I am in love with my wedding dress from Elegant Lace! The staff were super helpful and patient, and together we found my dream wedding dress!
Vendor response 06/24/2019
We are thrilled that you found your dream dress. Be sure to post some of your wedding phot...
os on our instagram / facebook pages so we can see our beautiful bride!
Sarah S
5.0
6/24/2019
Absolutely love my wedding dress from Elegant Lace Design! The staff was super helpful and patient, and I walked away with my dream dress!
Sachiko Q
5.0
3/23/2019
Elegant Lace is a great place to get your wedding dress. They have a pretty large selection of dresses, varying styles and designers. It is good to go with some help (MOH, bridal party, etc.) because initially you go around the racks and pick dresses you want to try. I worked with Haley as my consultant, and she was wonderful! So friendly and energetic, she helped guide me to my beautiful dress! Ordering, pick up, and payment of the dress was straight forward, I did not have any trouble. Definitely recommend Elegant Lace as one of the places brides should visit. They also offer bridal party dresses, mother of the bride/groom dresses, and suits for rent.
Danielle C
5.0
2/07/2019
Elegant Lace is THE place to find a dress! The staff are friendly and helpful. They will stop at nothing to make sure you get a dress you are in love with. I had just come back to Elegant Lace from a different boutique broke hearted - I'd fallen in love with a dress $3k over my budget. My stylist took the time to figure out what it was about that dress I loved so much. She brought me dress after dress until we finally found the one! What is usually a stressful experience turned incredible! Thank you!
Chelsea S
5.0
11/05/2018
Had a great experience at this bridal boutique :) it was really fun being able to self-select the dresses I wanted to try on, and being able to be mindful of my budget. The dress consultant was knowledegable and gave us lots of ideas for our ceremony and reception and really made it a personal experience. I also got to work with her again for trying on my dress at the delivery stage. The dress came in at the timeline they had said, and the sizing was perfect. They also let me come back and get the dress and veil steamed right before the wedding so I would look my best going down the aisle. I've recommended this shop to my future sister in law and hope she's able to find something here too!
Stephanie S
5.0
10/10/2018
Elegant Lace is the perfect place to look for a dress. For starters you can walk around the store and look at dresses to see what you like.
Synthia was amazing. Super patient and didn’t rush me like other places. She literally picked out my dress as a “wild card” choice! It was perfect and she helped me find the appropriate accessories and stayed within my budget.
Elegant Lace was awesome and I highly recommend them to everyone!
Kate
5.0
9/03/2018
I was helped by Elise and she was absolutely wonderful! She is so friendly and kind. I highly recommend this store, I found my dream dress here!
Katherine F
5.0
8/20/2018
I booked a weekend appointment because they had a dress that I had tried on previously in Australia and loved. It was busy (a Saturday morning) but not overcrowded and I got lots of attention.
Suzana was my consultant and she was fantastic. I can't give her enough praise. She listened to what I liked, asked my budget and was good at sticking to it, and once she had an idea of what I liked, she started bringing in other dresses I'd like.
She had such an eye for detail as well. She found a matching belt and a beautiful headpiece to go with the dress. I honestly would recommend Elegant Lace Bridal and Suzana to every bride!
Jen C
5.0
7/07/2018
I had a couple great experiences with Elegant Lace as a bridesmaid so I made sure to make it one of the salons I went to when looking for my wedding dress. I received the same excellent customer service as a bride as I did when I was a bridesmaid. Kelly was my consultant and she really made the experience. She really listened to what I wanted in my dress and when trying on dresses had detailed discussions on what I loved and did not love about each dress I tried on. She was able to make suggestions on different possibilities to adjust the things I did not like. She was very knowledgeable and I am so happy she helped me find my dream dress! I would highly recommend Elegant Lace for any wedding outfit need as they are always very professional, welcoming, and have a good selection of dresses!
Sarah E
5.0
6/14/2018
Best experience shopping for my wedding dress! The sales consultant was amazing she was so sweet and made me feel comfortable about myself. She was so helpful with choosing my dream dress! Everyone is so friendly and store is so clean and spacious! So many gowns to choose from! I would recommend this store to friends and family!
Cari G
5.0
2/13/2018
I found my dress here, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They were so helpful, and made the experience so laid back, I wasn't stressed at all. Between picking out the dress, picking it up after it was made, and even bringing it back in for a free steam to get the wrinkles out right before the wedding. It was amazing.
Alyssa B
5.0
1/29/2018
After spending a solid day in and out of a number of other bridal salons, it was a joy to find my dress at Elegant Lace! They so gracious about being able to squeeze me in and my consultant was the best! She understood exactly what I was looking for and what would look right with my figure and skin tone. The first dress she put me in was almost perfect, and I was amazed by how she was able to find a dress to top that (I almost cried, I was so sad to see it get zipped up as I changed back into my own clothes). It was a wonderful appointment and I would recommend anyone to try there first.
Michael M
5.0
1/05/2018
I went to many bridal boutiques around the Bay Area to find that special one. I ended up finding it here at Elegant Lace. They have amazing customer service, my bridal consultant was Haley. She made me feel amazing and beautiful and not once did I feel rushed or pushed into anything! She never brought me dresses out of my budget (a lot of other places did). It was just an overall amazing experience from end to finish.
Kayla C
5.0
12/15/2017
Elegant Lace was amazing. Paula provided the best service. She was patient, gave great advice and feedback, and ultimately made me feel so comfortable during an experience that can be very nerve-wracking. I ended up finding not one but three gowns I loved, and she was able to help me narrow it down and pick up my perfect dress. I could not have asked for a better experience (especially after having a not so great one at a different store). 10/10 would recommend.
Aurora S
5.0
10/02/2017
I found my wedding dress here and couldn't be more pleased! I had two visits before settling on a dress, and the staff both times were incredibly helpful, knowledgable, friendly, and low pressure. I felt like they truly wanted me to find the dress that I loved (and could afford!), not just to make a sale. Sure enough, I found the PERFECT dress, and then Elegant Lace recommended a seamstress and gave a discount to my bridesmaids should we decide to come back for their dresses, which we did! Another excellent experience! This shop really knows their stuff and will take care of you.
Aubree K
5.0
8/09/2017
I came into the shop with a general idea in mind for what I thought I wanted in a dress. They made my experience so fun and easy - and included all of my crew that I brought in with me. Very accommodating! Not only did I find my dress and veil, but had the best experience. Kudos Elegant Lace!
Amber D
5.0
5/23/2017
I came to Elegant Lace Bridal on a fluke, I was in the area for another appointment at another bridal salon. I saw this was in the area so booked one here for the morning and if I didn't like anything I would go to the next appointment (where I'd been a few weeks prior) and buy the dress I thought was the one. Well, for starters everyone at Elegant Lace was amazing. They gave me all the time in the world, no time restraints or pressuring me into a dress. After picking out a few I liked, I tried them on and nothing really grabbed my attention. The girl helping me then went and got another dress and guess what, it ended up being THE ONE!!! It was everything I wanted and fit my shape perfectly. I also fell madly in love with a headpiece and veil from here so I signed and sealed the whole deal that one day! I would recommend this place to anyone - great prices, amazing associates who are willing to help, and you feel at ease! I go to pick up my dress this weekend and can't wait to try it all on again and fall in love all over! :) Thanks to everyone at Elegant Lace for making my wedding dress shopping a breeze!!
Yishuan C
5.0
4/24/2017
When we searched, toured and booked a venue at Lake Tahoe as Feb 2017, I thought I had plenty of time to find a dress in Sep 2016 for less than 6 months. Later, we went 12 bridal shops (tried like 70 dresses already) and most of them warned me that my dress would not be ready and altered in 6 months and kindly gave me pressure to make a decision & order quickly or wanted me to order in rush service (additional $300 fee). That gave me lots stress and worried that I had to settle down on a dress I didn't even like. Luckily at the 13th shop as Elegant Lace Bridals, I had sales Dee to greet me friendly and warmly. No pressure or stress. I browsed around and picked 2 dresses. Dee helped me to try them on and adjusted them to fit me. I immediately fell in love with one of it but worried about the price. But turns out the price is affordable and meet my budget. What a luck! We ordered the dress with no hassle. I scheduled bridesmaid appointment with Dee again. That day bridesmaid was late for 30 minutes but Dee were just friendly chatting with me with no anger or rush and waited with patient until bridesmaid arrived. She tried more than 10 dresses and we ordered the dress we love with color we want. That was Sep 2016 and we thought the dresses would come about end of Jan to Mid Feb and we would need to rush to find tailor to alter them. Surprisingly, Bridesmaid's dress came in mid Nov and my dress came in early Dec. So, we got pretty of time to alter! I also got my veil here and I got compliment on the dress and veil from friends, relatives, vendors, tailor, strangers who saw me in dress at the shop & the venue & ski resort to even wedding dress cleaner. Elegant Lace Bridal made my day and relieve the stress of bride to be. I strongly recommend the shop with many styles to fit your needs and sales representative Dee to help you out. I also had my husband to order tux whole set from them and they came perfectly. And they offer discounts on bridesmaid and groom clothes once you buy the dress there so you can save some money to spend on wedding decorations or vendors
Derrick G
5.0
1/08/2017
Vania is amazing! She helped me find my wedding dress and gave suggestions that were very helpful. She also helped me pick a veil that matched perfectly with my dress. I went to tons of bridal shops searching for my dress. All the dresses I liked from the other shops, Elegant Lace also carried. This worked out great because I was indecisive on two dresses and I was able to try them both on and compare them in one place. Big thanks to Vania for helping me try on tons of dresses on different days until I finally found the perfect one!
Kelsey B
5.0
11/29/2016
Elegant Lace Bridal was by far the best experience I have had while shopping for my wedding dress. The dress selection was huge and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Elise was consultant and I couldn't have asked for better assistance! She was so knowledgeable and experienced. Thank you, Elegant Lace, for a wonderful experience!
Elena G
5.0
8/26/2016
My daughter and granddaughter helped me look for several places to look for that perfect wedding dress. I wasn't into a full ball kind of dress. I wanted something elegant but not Goddie looking. We went to several places and couldn't find anything for my taste. Then we went to Elegant Lace. We had an appointment and the lady by the name of Maria helped us right a way. I didn't have a bad experience like I heard about from other people. It was a great, great experience. There I found the dress that was made just for me. Maria was so help and patient. Highly recommended this place!!
Aubrey S
5.0
5/28/2016
This vendor was amazing! I went on a Saturday with no appointment (although I would recommend it, they were packed!) and they fit me in no problems no complaining! The person helping me was awesome and was very knowledgeable. I was set on a ball gown and a price the associate respected all of this and I found a perfect dress and it was in the budget. Furthermor, I was moving across the country, the Rhode Island and they shipped my dress for ~$40-50!!!! My dress came in perfect shape, no problems whatsoever.
Tracy M
4.0
7/07/2015
I went to this store because they had a trunk sale from a designer I was interested in. It was my first time trying on wedding dresses, so I was looking with a purpose but not necessarily in the mind that I needed to purchase something today. They gave me & my group (MIL and MOB) colored rings we could put on the dresses I wanted to try and then they would pull them aside for me to try on. My MIL actually ended up pulling the dress I fell in love with (I fell in love with the dress and the price tag!) and I was offered the option to pay in full or half now and half at pickup. The only thing I would keep in mind, for other brides, is this store does not do any alterations so you need to get fittings done elsewhere.
Alex G
3.0
4/01/2015
So, I found my dress at Elegant Lace and the cost was on-point and the dress was basically the perfect size and Vanya was wonderful! My reason for three stars, though, is that, after I paid and they made the sale, I literally didn't hear a PEEP from Elegant Lace. I finally called, after it'd been ~3 months since my gown was ordered and I was looking at about 2.5 months for the alterations to be done and I was kinda curious when that dress would be coming in. The first lasy I spoke to said it wouldn't be SHIPPING from Australia until mid-February. My wedding was March 14. I kinda freaked out. And then she told me to call on Monday to confirm. And reassured me that I'd be able to pay some seamstress extra to get any alterations rushed. SERIOUSLY??? WTF?? Are they making it BY HAND? And if they are, why do I need it altered? Can't they just make it custom to fit??
So I called Monday and they told me they were busy and they'd call me back. So then I called again on Tuesday evening because no one called me back on Monday and the woman I spoke to this time couldn't find my order. So she put me on hold for 30-45mins and looked for it. Then she told me she'd call me back. At this point, I was starting to go a little bridezilla, because I'd already paid for the damn dress and now it wasn't even ordered? No record existed? How?? So I made her promise to call no matter what and, to her credit, she did call me back. And, magically, miraculously, wonderfully, my dress just HAPPENED to have come in that morning (I smell BS) and I could pick it up that weekend. Unfortunately, when I went to pick it up, I was put "on hold" at the front counter while three sales ladies (I think one was the owner/manager) discussed dress sizing with another bride (whether or not she should try to lose 5lbs or just get her dress let out). F'realz? I get it, but maybe ONE of you can just give me my dress? Finally, another sales lady came over and fussed over me and apologized for having kept me waiting, while the manager just kinda waved her hand dismissively and said, "oh sure, you can help her." So, three cheers for Vanya and presales, but massssssive fail on the follow-through.
nikki G
5.0
1/07/2015
This was the very first store I went to, and it was amazing how kind and helpful everyone was. They even made it fun! I was helped by Maria who was great, she made the experience so much fun. After trying on a few dresses she made a selection of dresses she thought I would love. And she was right - I ended up picking a dress I love and can't wait to go back again get! I would highly recommend Elegant Lace to any bride. I will be taking my girls back to get their dresses here too!
Laurie C
5.0
12/25/2014
This was the first place I tried on wedding gowns and it was perfect. My consultant was helpful, fun, knowledgeable and listened to what I wanted. This experience couldn't have been more stress free and thank you to the staff at Elegant Lace!
Knottie09995671
5.0
12/01/2014
This place made my dream wedding come true... Talk of been a last min bride.. Goodness shopping all around sac n Bay Area looking for the perfect dress.. Doom to fail.. Sad, stressed n exhausted... I arrived here.. To my surprise.. Greeted so kindly by their employee..Yolanda... Now This girl.!!!.. Talk of a fairy godmother...amazing!!!..I had no apts.. She got me in right away and assured me she will do all she can to help me find my perfect dress.. Wow... She did... I love u gurl.. U rock... My dream wedding would not of been one without ur loving kindness n patience helping me...ur customer service surpasses all I've ever received.. My bridesmaid love u too... To all who read this... Please shop here.. They r amazing... U will not regret it... This place really makes u feel like u r most important .. U rock Yolanda.. U deserve a raise n more
.thank u thank u so much dear...hugs... Yay...
Ps.. One of my bridesmaid getting married next year.. She'll be coming ur way...
Elisa S
4.0
11/18/2014
I bought my wedding dress and veil here, my cousin's wife found her wedding gown here and I bought my bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding from this store. So lets say Elegant Lace has my family's seal of approval. I got great service and a discount after we supported their food drive during the holiday season. A small business with heart. The staff was easy to work with. The only thing that was a hassle was they closed down their alterations department a while ago and I had to go to an independent vendor they recommended. It would have been easier to keep it all in house but a good store none the less.
Liz K
5.0
11/18/2014
My sales consultant at Elegant Lace was Synthia and she was wonderful! She helped me find my perfect dress and let me try on as many as I wanted. She did not rush me and I felt like she truly wanted me to find the perfect dress for me.
I am so happy I went to Elegant Lace, they had almost 200 dress and so many different kinds! My friend told me that she knew a couple of girls that couldn't find dresses anywhere and they went to Elegant Lace any they found their dress.
I also went on a day they were having a trunk sale for the brand I wanted, I received 10% off my dress and $100 credit towards accessories.
Go with Elegant Lace you will be happy you did!
Vanessa F
5.0
8/13/2014
After falling in love with a dress in a magazine, I called a handful of stores carrying the Stella York line within the area and Elegant Lace was the only store to have received it days earlier. They were great in advising me to rush order (since my wedding was three months away), as well as providing me with bra cups and a list of local seamstresses. As close as my wedding date was, they were still great about allowing me to pay in installments. My dress arrived ahead of schedule and it perfect condition. Even though my wedding is now over, I still dream about wearing that dress and what a princess I felt like. Know that you are in great hands here!
Alyssa R
5.0
7/30/2014
This was only the second shop I had been to to try on dresses, and I just happened to love with the first dress I tried on! Of course, we didn't stop there: I tried on about 5-6 more beautiful gowns before making a final decision. My consultant was great (I wish I could remember her name), and we had a lot of fun shopping. The thing that impressed me the most about Elegant Lace versus many of the other shops I've seen is the large selection. They have a LOT of dresses, as well as a range of different designers, and, most importantly, a range in sizes. Since I am a bridal size 16, I'd had trouble finding dresses to try on in some of the smaller boutiques, but I was able to pick out about a dozen dresses that I liked that I was actually able to try on!
After purchasing my dress, we were told that we would get a special deal for ordering our bridesmaid dresses there as well (this seems to be the norm at bridal stores), and we ended up getting the bridesmaid dresses from them too. They weren't as attentive on the bridesmaid side, but were available and knowledgeable when questions arose. I asked for a swatch of the color, and they were able to give me a small sample in the exact color and fabric (which was great), and were even able to assemble a small swatch that matched the color of my dress (which was so useful when shoe-shopping!).
a member
4.0
7/24/2014
I came in to try on an Essence of Australia gown that I found on Pinterest. They were the only vendor in the are that carried the brand and many of my friends found their gowns there. I went in and tried on dresses with Maria for hours (literally) trying on as many dresses as I wanted but didn't find the one. The dress I had intended to try on was two years old and she tried to get it for me to try on when they came for a trunk show. I went back and found an even more perfect gown at the trunk show and even got it for very close to budget. Maria was wonderful but I found others there to be unfriendly and short. They don't do alterations but they do send you to great professionals who are easy to work with. They were by far the easiest to work with and I recommend that all of my friends go here to get their dresses.
Sonia V
4.0
6/06/2014
Great service and staff. Wish there was more privacy but over all good. The staff was not trained very well with sizing so make sure you double check everything. I had to alter my dress a lot when I could have just ordered a smaller size.
Cynthia C
5.0
5/31/2014
I was not looking forward to dress shopping; I get too overwhelmed by too many options, I hate all the hype and oohing and aahing and squealing over something I'll only wear once... Well, Elegant Lace cured my wedding dress blues! I booked an appointment for the first day of a trunk show. I went on a Friday morning and the store was mostly empty. The consultant was a good listener and let me set the pace. I just looked at one design collection, picked out a few, and found the one in under an hour! And I came in about 30% below my budget even with the veil and a blindly belt added. I really appreciated their relaxed approach and good humor with me. Great store, terrific value (for a wedding dress!) and turned my sour face into a smile!
Krystal H
5.0
5/12/2014
out of all bridal boutiques I visited, I received the best costumer service at Elegant Lace. Each time I went there was no pressure to buy and they never rushed me out of a dress. I also bought my flower girl dresses there and my mother's dress there. Each time we had the best experience.
Elizabeth G
5.0
4/15/2014
Elegant Lace was my last stop in my bridal shopping experience. I lagged on starting the whole wedding process and after a few bumps/stress because of it, Elegant Lace made me feel at ease about it without pressuring me even though I knew time was of the essence. I went back for a second time and knew that dress was the one.
I decided to go with Elegant lace after the same dress at Trudy’s was almost $300 more plus they would require me to pay an additional $200 in a rush fee (without a guarantee if it would get here in time). (Although it was the complete opposite for my veil way cheaper and faster at Trudy's than Elegant Lace). They did change the date on me 3 times on when my dress would arrive so that made me worry as it was just a few weeks before my wedding but it got here on the first date that they had told me and that was a big weight off my shoulders.
The sales consultant at Elegant Lace was Synthia and she was amazing!
Tracy S
5.0
12/13/2013
I had a wonderful experience at Elegant Lace & Bridal. Cynthia was so helpful and knowledgeable everytime I was there. She helped me decide on my dress that I loved and helped find the perfect veil to go with it.
Sara W
5.0
10/28/2013
I bought my dress a year before we were engaged and I STILL love it 2.5 years later now that I'm married! Alfred Sung 7056.
Elegant Lace is the best wedding dress shop in the bay. Their prices are reasonable (I got my $1200 dress off the rack for $400 as it was no longer being sold by Alfred Sung), they are quick, and they do not rush your experience. Elegant Lace has a huge selection of designer dresses and other formal attire.
Everyone who helped me was so kind and honest. Maria is the sweetest woman there. I love her and I refer everyone I know to her! You won't regret your experience there. :)
Make sure you call in advance to book an appointment to try on gowns and don't forget to bring your BM/MOHs and MOB/MIL!
Alicia H
5.0
10/12/2013
After a few failed attempts at other bridal shops this one was a welcome surprise. Yvonia was mine and my wife's consultant and she's more than amazing!
Laura M
3.0
9/17/2013
This was not the fanciest bridal shop, but it had a large selections of dresses to choose from at prices that weren't going to break the bank. The service was pretty good, although not overly friendly or consistent throughout all the times I went in. It helped to book an appointment for Monday morning instead of the weekend, since the salespeople were much more relaxed and welcoming. After I had purchased my dress, the sales woman threw in a voucher to be used toward any accessories in the store, which was a very nice touch.
Shanna P
5.0
9/15/2013
The lady who helped my find my perfect dress, Dee, she was absolutely amazing. She was super helpful, and didn't rush me into finding a dress. I went there three times before I bought my dress, and each time Dee was super supportive.
I would recommend this place to anyone looking for their dream dress!
Melissa M
4.0
8/11/2013
I had a good experience with elegant lace from start to finish. The were very knowledgeable and helpful and I found my dream dress. We also got bridesmaid dresses from them, and my husband's tux. One small complaint I had from friends in dealing with them; was they weren't always super helpful on the phone; but everything came out as it was supposed to and in a timely manner. The price I'm including is just for my dress.
sarah b
4.0
8/05/2013
I purchased my wedding gown and veil from Elegant Lace. The women who work there are very friendly. I liked that we could look through the racks and pick things out to try on. They were patient and gave me good feedback on the dresses I tried on. My dress came in about 8 weeks after I ordered it. My bridesmaids also purchased their dresses from Elegant Lace. They were able to try on many styles until we found the dress they all liked. The dresses came in with plenty of time for alterations.
Patti L
5.0
6/18/2013
As a "mature"(cough, cough) bride, I was having difficulty finding a dress for my wedding. I was obviously not looking for a young girl's white confection, but I wanted something beautiful, elegant and flattering. My sister had bought her daughter's wedding dress here and recommended that I go try this store. I found the PERFECT dress. It was exactly the sort of dress I was looking for and couldn't find elsewhere, a lovely champagne beige silk with a sheer jacket. It's BEAUTIFUL and I got so many compliments on it, plus it was very reasonably priced. I am so pleased that my sister recommended this shop and I highly recommend them, too.
Elsei Y
5.0
6/05/2013
Synthia in the shop helped me pick out the dress. She was patient and understood my likes and dislikes. She stayed in my budget and not pushy at all. I had three choices after the first visit and confirmed after my mom and fiance agreed on THE ONE. The dress look fabulous at the wedding day and I got tons of compliment. We also use them for tux rental. They fixed all the problems and delivered everything they promised on time. Love them.
Nicole S
5.0
5/12/2013
Found my dress at elegant lace on blossom hill. They were very friendly and had a great selection of dresses.
Kelley C
5.0
5/02/2013
The staff at Elegant Lace was so helpful and the consultant took the time to listen to what I really wanted in a dress. Her pick was what I ultimately went with and it was perfect!
Leni D
5.0
4/16/2013
My Mom and I went bridal gown shopping in January 2012, and the first and only shop we went to was Elegant. My co-worker referred me to this shop -- and I'm glad she did. There's another more well-known store in Campbell (and I've been there -- to get a bridesmaid dress), but I think Elegant is even better than that Campbell store. Why? Because they had enough variety and styles to compete with "bigger" stores. But, their personalized service was what got to me and my Mom. I didn't really want a wedding gown - I wanted to get a simple white dress, but my Mom insisted. And now, I'm glad she did. Our consultant (whose name escapes me now since it's been so long ago, but I think it was Maria) listened carefully to what my Mom and I wanted, but better yet, she saw Mom's reaction with each dress I tried on. And the final dress I tried on was the consultant's choice -- not mine or my Mom's. And her choice was spot on.
The dress had everything my Mom wanted. But, it also had everything I wanted too. So to achieve that right medium and hit a home run was a major accomplishment. When our wedding date got moved (we didn't even have a date when we went shopping for my dress back in January 2012), Elegant was so accommodating and flexible. They answered all of my questions promptly, and anyone I spoke to at that shop was very professional and understanding. Thank you, Elegant, for making me look so good on my wedding day!
Margie H
4.0
12/16/2012
I tried Elegant Lace as one of the options for shopping for my dress. I woud up making my dress myself, but I ordered bridesmaid dresses from here, and Paisley was super helpful with regard to that, especially to my trials trying to get extra length. I would definitely recommend looking for Paisley to help you at Elegant Lace!
tina M
5.0
11/26/2012
What can I say about this Bridal shop? They we're so helpful and organized. Connie, the lady that helped me find my beautiful wedding dress, was amazing and so helpful. We told her our price range and she stuck with it and picked out a dress I would of never thought to try on. But it turned out to be amazing and the dress for me!
Abigail L
5.0
11/26/2012
I found my dress on my first visit to this boutique. Vounice was wonderful! Very helpful. She helped me get my huge pile of dresses down to The One by asking me what I liked about each dress. Loved this place!
Donna L
4.0
11/16/2012
I ordered a belt for my wedding gown at Trudy's only to find that the wrong color came in four months later! I went to Elegant Lace and was able to by the same belt from the floor. It was to late to order a new one and the color had been discontinued. I was very grateful they let me buy the belt I felt made the dress. They discounted the price since it was their sample. Luckily it was in perfect condition!
Stephanie R
5.0
11/06/2012
Synthia is the best sales person at this shop. I had no idea what I wanted, went in and she pulled a bunch of different styles and we started. It was not long before I discovered what style I liked, then she pulled a few more from there, and we found a dress!! A very simple process when dealing with a sales person who knows what she is doing. I also got my veil and head piece from this shop.
Carmen &
4.0
10/18/2012
What made this place good was working with Maria and her personal attention she provided to the Bride. Prior to dress purchase she took quite a few calls for Q&A and though the groom thought i was pricey (it's a guy thing) the bride totally had a great experience while finding and finally saying "yes to the dress" like she wanted to do just as seen on tv.
Michelle W
5.0
10/10/2012
Almost every bride I know has purchased their gowns from Elegant Lace so I had to check it out. Sure enough I found the one! The sales reps were very helpful & patient to ensure I was absolutely happy. I would definitely recommend a new bride to shop for her dress here!
Janine B
5.0
10/04/2012
Shopping for my wedding dress was hands down my favorite and easiest part of wedding planning. This is 100% because of Yvonia at Elegant Lace. She let me pick out a stack of dresses that I wanted to try on, I assume this is normal. But what I really appreciated is that she made sure that I tried on every different cut, fabric, and style of dress. That allowed me to easily cross off what didn't work for my body/height (I'm 5'0"). I think this is where most girls go wrong, trying on tons of dresses and not liking them, but never getting the help to understand why. She is also such a good judge of how dresses look on people that she had me try on first the one she thought was most promising from my stack (my sister/MOH picked it out). It's the one I ended up buying!! But it was amazing that she made sure that I still tried on at least 15 other styles so I'll never question that my dress was the perfect one for me. I can not vouch for the other employees at Elegant Lace, but make sure you make your appointment with Yvonia!! Also, at least last year they did a canned food drive during the fall months, so I brought in 20 cans I think and got 10-15% off of Everything that I bought there, corset and veil included :]
Colleen Q
5.0
9/23/2012
I went to several bridal shops around the Bay Area and found Elegant Lace to be the best. The staff was very helpful and always available. It's a nicely kept shop with a big variety of dresses, organized by style. There is a good variety of dresses in all price ranges, from very cheap to very expensive, and everything in between. Maria was my consultant and, unlike in some other stores, she wasn't running around after 5 different brides, she stayed with me and helped me during the whole appointment each time I went in (I went in 3 times). She even took pictures with my camera so that I could look back at pictures of the dresses to help me make my final decision, and that was very helpful. I would definitely recommend Elegant Lace to other brides.
Crissy D
4.0
9/11/2012
This store was recommended to me and they were great at first. I would give Vianna 10 out of 5 stars! She is amazing and because of her, I would go back here. The owner is honestly quite mean and does not have very good customer service skills. It is really dependent upon who works with you, but they have a pretty good dress selection process.
Mia M
5.0
9/06/2012
I took a look at the dresses. They were beautiful and lovely.
Linda R
5.0
9/04/2012
I am sooo happy I decided to go to Elegant Lace Bridal. I first went to David's bridal and their dresses were just ok but their service was not exactly great or what I imagined. As soon as we walked into Elegant Lace we were greeted by the owner and she instructed me and my small entourage of how to pick out which dresses I wanted to try on. The sales lady who helped me was fantastic! Everything that you would think your dress shopping experience would be happened because of her. I only wish I remembered her name :(. She was extremely helpful, very patient, and enthusiastic. I came out with a dress that I and everyone else absolutely loved! Besides this, they were extremely kind when I picked up my dress and they even steamed my dress for free!