Lorien Bridal Boutique

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want. She helped me find a beautiful dress that looked better on me then I could have imagined!

he sold more things as I would go back to her again and again!

ended up choosing could not have been more perfect for my wedding and she even took into consideration my request to have sleeves for my dress and whipped them out as if from no where and they matched my dress perfectly and they weren't even from the same designer...all of my nerd dreams came true in Amanda's salon and I would recommend her to any and everyone looking for a whimsical or dreamy dress with that unique factor

lly sure what kind of dress I was looking for and Amanda patiently worked with me to find the perfect dress. Her inventory is beautifully unique/not like everything you have seen in other stores and her ability to understand what you might not be able to articulate about the dresses borders on mind reading! Additionally, I appreciated how up front and clear she was about the whole process, from trying to purchasing to alterations etc. I never once felt I was being "sold" on something I didn't love and she patiently and thoroughly responds to any questions, giving you any space you need to make a well-informed decision. Amanda has created a really wonderful and special boutique/experience that deserves all the praise!

wonderful and peaceful space for the dress buying experience. Her boutique is incredibly clean and is full of wonderful details. Lorien would be great for anyone but is a perfect haven for the alternative bride.

felt like Amanda the owner was honest and had my best interest in mind. If you want an intimate and exciting experience please go to Lorien!

thin my budget unless prompted otherwise, and really helped narrow down the styles I liked so I would know what to ask for at other shops. The selection of dresses was great and the ambience of the store was so fun! I am proud to be a Lorien bride now, and recommend any bride check it out.

ted right away and I loved everything she had me try on and I found THE ONE within a few dresses. I'm not the most confident in my body, so was nervous going into the appointment, but Amanda made sure I felt beautiful. I highly highly recommend Lorien and Amanda. <3

rything. She did her part perfectly by picking out good options. She listened intently to what I liked about the dresses she picked out and what I didn't like. Finally, she pulled out this dress that I didn't peek at until I turned around to face myself in the mirror, and I instantly fell in love with that dress. It has everything that I wanted and more, and when she put on the accessories and the cathedral veil that I wanted, the waterworks came in, and the people who came with me, including myself, cried. I just wanted to get married already in that dress. Amanda not only provided guidance and expertise, but she also gave me good advice, which I know will be extremely helpful as I continue with my wedding planning. The boutique itself is so beautiful, I love that there is a cute bathroom and that it is wheelchair accessible. I highly recommend this bridal boutique, especially if you are a plus-size bride or a bride with a specific fandom theme (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings etc.). (Also this photo is not my wedding dress, it's just the dress I wore to the appointment.)

tail and curation of the decor is so magical, it truly sets Lorien apart. And you must use the restroom while you're there! I'd been to 6 different stores before I ended at Lorien. Amanda asked smart questions about what I liked and didn't like about the other stores I went to and dresses I tried on. I showed her a photo of my top two choices and she explained how one of them wasn't quite hitting me at my natural waist, something I hadn't considered! I so appreciated her transparency. If I didn't like a dress, she'd tell me that's great! We know what we don't want them. Amanda really understands how to dress all kinds of shapes and sizes unlike any other stylist I had. She 100% will help you find the most flattering dress that will make you feel absolutely beautiful. I feel so lucky to be a Lorien bride :)

lace herself. I don't know how she does it all and still is such a sweetheart. And a genius! I came in with a low budget, a somewhat nontraditional wedding in mind, and a lot of body image issues. Her picks were wonderful, and even though I ended up not loving certain dresses on me as much as I thought I would online, she knew exactly how to pivot. The appointment was so fun, and she was fully accepting of all my weirdness. I did not find my dress that day, but Amanda showed me a dress that will be coming in later that she thinks would be perfect for me. I can hardly wait to come back and get my dress.

d I am quite excited to get the dress. The store is so cure, very welcoming, especially for those who like fantasy/sci-fi. There was absolutely no pressure for me to make a decision right away or feel like I had to get a dress from her. I did spend some time thinking on the 2 options I found there. This ended up being the only Bridal Salon I went to - why keep looking when you find somewhere you feel comfortable.

number two I made my choice. Amanda was so patient with me! I recommend this shop if you're looking for a comfortable judgment free environment.

ce, also she knows her stuff! She will go out of her way to make sure you will find the dress of your dreams!! There is no judgement here going to other dress shops with my nerdy dreams and them giving me the weirdest looks, but talking to Amanda she understood and found the dress of my dreams! And the pricing is amazing!! I can't praise this place enough!! Love love love!!

ense that my special interest is and always has been Star Wars). I kind of Trusted that I would be able to find what I wanted at Lorien, and made it my first stop in my dress search. I would also like to mention that I have exactly 0 self esteem and was fully prepared to have to mitigate an emotional breakdown from the stress of being a 6' 185lb bride trying on dresses (which has not historically been fun). Amanda was extremely accommodating of me and my emotional support lightsaber, and even moved us into her Star Wars room! It was amazing! I only had one picture for reference and not much of an idea of what I would want, but she clocked me pretty quick and pulled an assortment of shapes and cuts for me to try on, but she even had the gown that I had a reference picture of (which I had joked, upon taking the reference picture a few weeks prior, that it was 'my gown')! I always do my clothes shopping knowing what I'm walking in for already so I was really nerve wracked doing this. Amanda was completely no-nonsense though, kind but down-to-brass-tacks and very understanding. She was up front about pricing as well, which definitely helped. I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate having both guidance and instruction. We had fun trying on different shapes of dresses, and Amanda's appointments are booked at 90 minutes, but I have to be real with you I found that thing in a solid 45, first try, speed run, no strats. The dresses she pulled for me were all beautiful and we had it down to three and we were going to start again with those, but Amanda suggested accessorizing the first and honestly she knew before I did because she saw my face first. She really did help and encourage and make me feel genuinely beautiful, which was so special because on any other day I have literally never felt that way before. It was a beautiful and well-kept salon, quiet and private and everything I could have asked for. I was worried afterwards that I had settled, but looking back at the pictures that I took, I could never be happier. Amanda has also kept open communications after our appointment letting me know that the accessories I ordered (the ones she put me in, they were beautiful!) had come in early and that I could pick them up whenever I wanted without an appointment. She was very honest and straightforward about sizing with regards to my above-average height, and at no point did I feel shamed or bad about my body to any degree. She seemed like she was having fun with us, and felt very genuine and just as excited. I absolutely loved it, if I could go back and do the experience over I would with her again and again. And yes, I did end up deciding on the dress that I had the reference picture of (it was fate! and it's also giving very Padme's summer-meadow gown, y'know. the one where she's rolling around in the flowers with Anakin).

look on me, while other stores "explained" that a dress that properly fit "wouldn't look like that". I loved that they let me speak freely with no judgment. I am so glad I stumbled upon this boutique, I cannot recommend this store enough. I will update my review once my dress comes in!

rgeous dresses, classic and unique alike. Amanda, the owner, took care of me during my appointment and made me feel more like an old friend than just another client! Her input and expertise made all the difference and I ended up finding THE dress. The vibes were simply 💅incredible and I highly(!!) recommend that you come and check it out, definitely won’t regret it 🩷✨

er. But they have classic styles too! This shop made me feel so beautiful as a plus size bride, something I was struggling to feel during the wedding dress process. I will forever suggest this shop to all future brides I meet!

reams, but I also found a place that is truly one of a kind. Amanda, the remarkable owner of this establishment, deserves every bit of praise for her incredible work. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise are unmatched. She was not just a store owner but also a trusted advisor and a friend throughout my dress-shopping journey. Amanda's attention to detail and the personal touch she brought to each appointment made the experience truly special. She took the time to understand my vision and preferences, helping me find a dress that felt like it was made just for me. Not only did she help me find the perfect dress, but she also quickly ordered the dress I saw online for me to try on while I was in town, as well as my dream veil. What sets this store apart from the rest is its enchanting fantasy theme. As a fan of Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, and Sherlock, I was in awe of the decor. It felt like I had stepped into a magical world, surrounded by beloved fandoms that added an extra layer of excitement to the process. If you're searching for the wedding dress shopping experience of a lifetime, with an owner who is genuinely remarkable, and a setting that caters to your inner geek, this is the place to be. Amanda and her store are, without a doubt, a hidden gem in the world of bridal boutiques. Thank you, Amanda, for making my wedding dress journey a fairytale come true.

fantasy motifs, I felt extremely comfortable more so than I would at another shop. Their dresses were absolutely stunning and while they don't offer in-house alterations, they provided a recommended list of vendors, one of which I chose to work with and loved!

d up going with a gown she had picked, and lucky me, it fit off the rack! She also picked out a beautiful veil that went with the feeling I was going for; I felt very seen! I loved the vibe she had, and the store made this girl's nerdy heart SO happy! I could sit in there for hours and be just absolutely thrilled.

super easy, Amanda gave great input and advice, and ordering was a breeze once I found the dress. When I had questions about what lining color to order she sent me pictures and pulled some dresses with the linings for me to come by and see in person. She helped with cost effective options and genuinely cared that I was comfortable with my pick. Compared to my experience at Lorien, the other bridal shops I went to first were pushy, uncomfortable, princess nightmares. If you want to try on dresses somewhere relaxing and fun with someone who will give you an honest opinion, asks the right questions, and who treats you like an adult, I can't recommend Lorien enough!

dress (or at least a splash of blue on it). I came at my appointment time and was greeted by Amanda, who was super kind and helpful. She gave me a lot of great advice and helped me to find a dress and matching accessories that I really loved and was excited for. Unfortunately my bridal party was unable to make the appointment, so I decided to wait to purchase it since I already had an appointment elsewhere with the girls. In all honesty, the excitement of the appointment with the girls went a bit to my head and I ended up buying a dress at that fitting instead. Out of all the decisions I made for my wedding, the dress is really the only one that I've wondered if I made the right choice. While the dress I bought was beautiful, I think the combination of the dress I originally chose and the exceptional service from Lorien would have been a better in hindsight. While I didn't end up buying my dress there, I would definitely recommend them given my experience shopping there.

new wedding dress two weeks before my wedding. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT. After an emotional breakdown & realizing I had no dress for my wedding, I was referred to Lorien and Amanda moved mountains to help me not only find an INCREDIBLE DRESS... but found me a dress that I love EVEN MORE than my original one! She found me my dream dress. It's so ME. My mom, maid of honor & bridesmaids agree. It encompassed every quality I told her I wanted. And I didn't expect to get them all in one. I am completely obsessed. I've never felt more beautiful. We had to get the dress overnighted - which she made sure happened - and she referred me to a tailor who also made miracles happen. I found my dream dress at Lorien. And it's because of Amanda. She just gets it and is sooooo wonderful to work with. She's the nicest, sweetest person that makes the process happy and fun. She didn't try to push any of her garments on me to buy either. She just genuinely wanted me to feel special and held space and time for me to do that. I am forever grateful. Also, her boutique is the loveliest space of all the shops I went to. She's decorated it in a way that feels intimate and special.

ation to her craft as a stylist. Her boutique is beautiful, always clean and its very apparent she takes a lot of pride in everything she does. At no point did I feel rushed through my appointment the way I was at other salons and the questions she asked me were for the purpose of helping me verbalize what I liked and what I didn't like about certain dresses. She really put forth an effort to find styles that were flattering and at no point did she make me feel overwhelmed to make a decision at any point. She even followed up outside our appointment time to show me pictures of other dresses we didn't have time to look at during the appointment which was so kind, I appreciated it so much. I went to one more salon after Lorien, and afterwards, I knew that no matter what my dress was gonna be, I was going to get it from Lorien. And when I did book my second appointment, I brought all kinds of accessories I'm considering wearing with my dress and she rolled with all the crowns, and statement piece necklaces--it was so fun to be creative and by the end of it, I ended up saying 'yes' to a dress that was so me, I can't stop looking at pictures of it. Not to mention I'm a plus size bride and I had all kinds of anxieties going into this process and Amanda handled all of it with grace. I'm really grateful that she was a part of this process, and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who is like me and is afraid of traditional bridal salons. Thank you Amanda, you're the best!

eally knows how to make you feel special, and is very good about letting the bride feel in charge of making the right decision on her dress. Her store is absolutely beautiful and all the themed dressing rooms are amazing! I could not have asked for a better experience or a more perfect dress. She also referred me to an amazing alteration place. We will definitely be back her for my sisters wedding!

o look at that were meant for plus size girls to hide everything. She welcomed us in to a nerdy paradise that was just absolutely stunning and magical. For the first time i was treated like a bride and not a burden and for the first time i felt like a bride after she helped with accessories and the dress I actually cried i was so happy. If you want the most magical welcoming place to go bridal shopping go to lorien you wont regret it for a moment!!

r I had questions. I watched all her Tik Toks and looked at all the photos I could of her bridal shop online because I was so excited about our appointment! But nothing compares to stepping foot into the whimsical and floral scene of her bridal shop. I felt so at home surrounded by floral trees and “nerdy” decor from Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings. I can’t wait to visit again to pick up my dress and choose our accessories! I will definitely recommend this shop to anyone and everyone, especially nontraditional brides looking for anything but your classic white dresses.

k made appointments at the dress shops she knew would have the style she was looking for . We had a appointment at the bridal shop across the street earlier at karoza bridal who were extremely kind and very helpful, there we found two beautiful dresses my neice loved but still wanted just to make sure she saw all her options so we went to her next appointment at this place as soon as we enter it was horrible. It was a heavy rain day since we have been having storms in la for weeks now and immediately the owner very rudely told my neices mother in law to do a better job wiping her feet cause the sound is so uncontrollably annoying to her and she would be forced to mop her floors now . Then proceeded to body shame my petite neice that she dosnt cater to women who are petite because she would go out of business and that if she liked the other dress at the other store so much we should just go back there .And yes Amanda we will be going back to them .hope you work on your very poor attitude because coming form a high end hairdresser who works in bridal the dress and the look is the main experience for the bride so you should be more kind during this already stressful experience.

at home, like I’ve been at that store tons of time in the past. It takes all the drama you want to feel in wearing the most incredible day of your life, but never any of the drama that makes you feel on edge in formalwear boutiques. I loved the geeky decor, but even if that’s not your jam, you’ll totally feel at-home here. All you need to like is good vibes, beautiful lighting, and the most beautiful dresses you’ve ever seen. Amanda really takes into account every range of fashion senses - you can find any dress here. The dresses are also very budget-friendly without every sacrificing quality. It was a super fun, relaxed experience. The dress I found feels more like “me” than any other outfit I’ve ever worn in my 27 years.

still spacious, and the fandom design is so fun. The selection of gowns was perfect, with a good variety but not racks and racks of gowns to navigate. Happy to say I got my gown from here!

nsure she had it in store for my appointment. From start to finish the appointment was fantastic. Amanda provided suggestions and helped me pull some beautiful options to try to ensure I really found The One. The dress she ordered in ended up being the winner and amanda suggested I custom order the length to save me time and money in alternations (much appreciated)! I had a tight deadline to pick up my dress ( I live on the east coast and was flying in just for that) and when Amanda found out it may not arrive in time she worked her magic with the manufacturer to ensure it was there when my flight landed. From start to finish Amanda made finding and picking up my dress an experience, and not just another appointment.

is decorated with different themes from Harry Potter to Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, and it's done in such a classy way! She let my family and I go through the racks and pick out some dresses to try on and she selected some herself. I found a dress that day! But throughout the week I kept having second thoughts about my dress. I kept perusing the Lorien site and found a dress that gave me that "feeling". I called Amanda and told her my dilemma. She was so sweet and told me that since the dress I chose hadn't been ordered yet, she could reverse it and use the money I had paid toward a different dress. She was very accommodating and let me come in again and try on my dream dress. It was absolutely perfect. Every appointment I had with Amanda was so friendly and fun. I am so incredibly happy that I found her salon. Amanda makes sure that you feel at home and is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Lorien Bridal is the best shop around. Hands down the place to go. And your appointment is the only one happening, so you really get one on one attention! If you're looking for your dream dress, look no further than Lorien Bridal to find it!

I tried on was the winner and the price was better than I could have expected. The store itself feels like you are stepping into a fairy tale. I recommend it to everyone!

Amanda was incredibly helpful without being pushy. She cares about the brides! The prices were AMAZING, so much so that I got two dresses!! The store was so cute and the experience was just so fantastic! Can’t recommend enough!!

right intuitive questions to really dig your dream dress out of you. I had my mind kind of set on one dress I had previously tried, but by the end of my appointment I walked out with something completely different and I couldn't be happier. I am still beaming from the experience. Aside from the amazing customer service, she also has a wide variety of really fun and unique gowns and accessories that you won't find elsewhere. Also, a very body positive and LGBTQIA+ friendly space, which is really awesome <3

wedding dress one day! When the time came, I emailed to set up my appointment, and Amanda was so accommodating as well as excited for me. I made it obvious from my first email that LotR is my jam, so she said she’d have the LotR-themed dressing area ready for me and would have the soundtrack playing during my appointment. So obviously my appointment was a magical experience as soon as I walked in! Amanda had so many gorgeous gowns for me to try on. She nailed the style and vibe I had described over email, and she also threw in some options for fun, like a gown with long, elegant bell sleeves that was very Arwen/Lady Galadriel. At that point she was running the shop solo due to the pandemic, and each time any gown is tried, she sanitizes and steams it - So it really said a lot that she brought out the “fun” options knowing I’d likely choose something else and it would just mean more work for her later! As I started to narrow down my selections, she had lots of different accessories to try, too. I was pretty anti-veil up until this point, but Amanda started bringing out some epic cape veil options that ended up inspiring me to get a custom set of veil “wings” made to go with my gown. (Amanda was of course the one to recommend the veil designer who created my wings for me!) At the end of my appointment, I said Yes to the Dress with the Concerning Hobbits theme playing in the background, and then I got to wield a replica of Glamdring while taking photos in The Dress - So to say that this was the perfect wedding dress experience for me would be an understatement! I am so glad Lorien Bridal exists - Outside of all the fun, nerdy stuff, Amanda is so knowledgeable and welcoming, and her shop has a relaxed and more personal vibe than other bridal boutiques. (I’d gone to one other beforehand to narrow down what styles I liked to prepare for my Lorien visit - Way-too-bright lights, bumping music, no thank you!) She might even be part wizard because not only did I not expect to be down with the veil situation, but the details in the gown I fell in love with were so different than I expected for my dress! Many thanks to Amanda for an unforgettable wedding dress experience that led me towards feeling like a magical elven princess on my wedding day.

onsive and sweet when I asked her about when my dress would come in as I was flying in from out of town. Lorien Bridal has a great selection of dresses without being overwhelming and has so many styles that you are bound to find something you like. If you are in the LA area and want to support a local boutique, definitely check out Lorien!

as looking for. I had already tried a dozen beautiful gowns that just weren’t ‘me’ - I found the one here and felt incredible in it. She also gave me a great referral to a seamstress who made the gown fit absolutely perfectly. I was getting compliments on the dress all night long. THANK YOU!

as the first place I went to and I found my dress pretty quickly so maybe I got lucky or she has a great collection and fantastic taste. I LOVE how nerdy it is. I was in the Harry Potter section and enjoyed every minute of my time there.

pily surprised to see that Lorien is specifically for nerdy brides. I had been stressed about the dress buying process because I didn’t think I’d feel comfortable in a traditional bridal boutique and I had no idea something like Lorien even existed! At my actual appointment, Amanda, the shop owner, was super helpful. She asked me a few questions about what I was looking for, what I didn’t want, and what my budget was. Then I got to pull dresses I wanted to try on and she pulled some as well. My wedding is celestial themed and Amanda totally understood what I was looking for. I felt super comfortable trying on the dresses and communicating what I liked and didn’t like about each one. I could tell Amanda really has an eye for this stuff and came up with the best idea to use fabric from one dress to create a cape to go with another dress! At the end of my appointment I was torn between two dresses and decided to come back when my sisters were in town. Amanda wasn’t pushy at all about purchasing and even suggested I check out other shops in the meantime. When I came back for my second appointment, my sisters and I had a great time and Amanda was so patient with all the changing back and forth between the dresses. Overall, I had a really great experience and am so excited for my dress. I highly recommend checking out this shop especially if you consider yourself more of a non-traditional bride!

ise, she gets that nerds get married too! She was so on point with thr dresses she pulled for me, I never pulled one myself because she got everything I asked for in one fell swoop!! So happy that I purchased my wedding dress from this amazing small business. Fun, non judgemental environment without the used car salesman vibes of most dress shops. Thank you Amanda!!

and would appeal to anyone (not just those who appreciate LOTR, HP, Disney, and Star Wars :)). I ended up purchasing my dream dress through Lorien and the entire experience was really excellent. The dress I purchased wasn’t one that Amanda carried in stock but was ordered as a sample for me to try on. Each time I went I felt welcomed and in a totally safe space. I’m a size 10-12 and was able to comfortably try on almost every single gown in her shop. I had other bridal shopping experiences where I was relegated to the plus size section where there was a lack of dresses. I have recommended her to everybody I know who is getting married. Her shop is lovely and deserves so much recognition!

eferences found in the store, and finally the reasonable pricing of the dresses. I reached out to Amanda on Instagram and she was able to set up an appointment with me and followed up with me to confirm the appointment. Although most of my guests were running late, my bridesmaid and I to pick out some dresses. Some boutiques don't allow you to do that, which made the experience a lot more fun. Not only that, my guests and I were the only people in the store, making wedding dress shopping a fun, memorable, and individualized experience that I will cherish. She made sure to ask about my budget, making sure to stick to the lower end of it. She asked me questions about what I liked and didn't like in the dresses I tried on from the day before at a different store. In addition, she was extremely helpful. I had no idea wedding dresses had to be put on a certain way and she immediately fixed that. I had gone to a store before this and was not given any guidance at all. Towards the end of the appointment, I was stuck on two dresses. Both were around the same price point, with similar shapes but different sleeves. She gave me some guidance again and showed me how the dress affected where it sat on my waist, which ultimately ended my indecisiveness. For those of you who are on the fence about visiting this place, please do so! She is a great and friendly stylist who will not pressure you and will help you find your dress for your special day. My siblings and friends enjoyed coming as well and will want to come here for their own wedding someday. My only advice for those who are planning a visit is to park in the Exchange Parking Lot (115 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206). It's parid parking and only a short walk to the boutique from there, but it was pretty cheap.