The Bustle

n (extra thank you to Paytin!). From the champagne, to the cute desserts, and their expertise and genuine enthusiasm for helping me find the perfect dress, The Bustle is truly exceptional. The boutique boasts a diverse and beautiful selection of gowns, each more stunning than the last, making the decision-making process a delightful and unforgettable experience.

. They were really easy to communicate with and well organized. The dress was beautiful and fit perfect!

s staff. It was really nice to be in a room with just my party; it felt more intimate and less chaotic than some of the other places I visited. I also really appreciated that I could pre-select some styles that I was interested in ahead of time to help my stylist get a feel for what I would be open to trying on. As someone who had no idea what type of dress I was going to wear, Emily made me feel so comfortable and never pressured me towards a certain dress or made me feel rushed, and always presented me with options within my budget. Every visit, from shopping to purchasing to picking up to alterations was as great as the next, and they certainly made me feel looked after and very special. Plus the dress was GORGEOUS!

y choices by hearing each detail of what I liked and disliked. He would then pull dresses that had similarities of things I liked until I found the one!! Ashley, Peyton, and Mojan were also wonderful to work with! The bustle has an incredible collection and range. Once my dress arrived they worked with me to coordinate times in my schedule because I don’t live in SD, for the seamstress. The bustle made finding a dress so lovely and unforgettable. They also made the final fittings a breeze. I cannot recommend this place enough!!

lping me to pinpoint what I liked/didn't like about each dress without any bias which I really appreciated. He chose dresses within my budget, and was super transparent if something I was thinking about adding/changing on the dress would cost extra. I can't say enough about my experience!

ugh she brought out my dream dress on the very FIRST pick. I put it on and instantly started crying because it was what I had been dreaming of for so many years and she helped me achieve that dream! Going back in for alterations and additional fittings was also so easy and not stressful at ALL, which is all you can hope for as a bride with no wedding planner!! They were such a treat to work with and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!!!

veil. Even though I knew it was “the one” I felt that I needed to sleep on it. I didn’t feel any pressure to buy the dress that day. I left without the dress, but with plenty of pictures and videos. After going to one other salon, I ended up coming back months later (waited for my sister to be in town) and as soon as I got back to the shop, my same stylist immediately brought out the dress and two veils. I was sold and she found the most beautiful veil to match. The dress and veil came earlier than expected and they directed me across the street to a wonderful seamstress who got the dress to fit me like a glove. I also used the bustle for preservation, and I’m very happy with that as well.

tyles for me based on what I described to her. It was the third boutique I visited, and I said yes to my dress that day! Highly recommend for any bride.

ing dresses and a very enjoyable try on experience. I also purchased my vail from Emily. I truly believe anyone can find their dream wedding dress here. Highly recommend 10/10

ts during my search, and both times I worked with Peyton who was a total sweetheart. My preferences constantly kept changing, and she ended up pulling the most perfect dress that had everything I wanted (and was beautifully custom tailored by their in-house seamstress, Ingi). I requested a customized top piece and they made it happen. Ingi even altered it one more time to make it perfect, after I had paid her, at no additional cost. I went back for my veil, and will have them preserve my dress as well. The best in San Diego!

s, provided measurements and they sized me in a clearly way to big of a size as they based my sizing on hip measurements for a dress that is not fitted around the hips, but claiming the size was the manufacturers recommendation based on measurements. For being experts in bridal and fitting, they should have known this to make appropriate recommendations. Will cost more than I paid for the dress for alterations. On top of this, they will not refund the dress and are standing by their sizing recommendations. Horrible customer service.

price range. She did not try to up sale us. When I found the dress, I knew it was perfect. The environment of the store is intimate and you are the only concern of the store when you come in for your appointment.

nd was able to find the one! I couldn’t have been happier with how fun and stress free everything was. Thank you Lexi and The Bustle for a great experience from start to finish!

choose from! I was pleasantly surprised! I was originally going to go to a divids bridal, and I’m so glad I didn’t! The Bustle gave me a once in a lifetime experience I didn’t even know I wanted. They gave champagne and chocolates, and each bride gets her own suit for her bridal crew! I highly recommend going!

esigning my engagement ring and they recommended I check out The Bustle for my wedding dress. I knew this was where I wanted to start. Upon arriving, they had a welcome sign with my name on it and champagne at the ready! I was paired with Brooke and within 5 minutes of arriving and explaining what I was looking for, she already had dresses in mind for me. She was incredibly friendly, kept me calm and laughing and having fun, and she pulled so many incredible dresses that I didn’t want to take any of them off! After trying on a few dresses for about 2 hours, I was down to two dresses that I loved and ultimately fell in love with the first one she put me in. They have a beautiful selection of gowns at multiple price points to fit any budget and I felt like there were options for anything I wanted. Brooke made the entire experience so seamless and fun and stress-free. She was a joy to work with and although I didn’t say “yes” during that appointment, I would 100% return for a follow-up and highly recommend The Bustle to any bride looking for the perfect bridal experience!

range. BUT to my surprise not only was the place adorable and in my price range an old high school friend ended up being my lovely stylist during my appointment. Upon arrival, you are greeted with adorable details and your own personal room. The room you are put into is based on your price range so your possy can run wild without breaking the bank. Their amazing selection was unlike many of the other places I went and I ended up having my bridal moment and found THE ONE. After finding the one I got my dress exactly when expected in December 2019. Overall my experience was magical and I cannot recommend The Bustle enough if you want a special experience. One thing to note is that they do not do alterations in-house (but have a recommendation) and had a small veil collection.

which dresses I would like and I ended up falling in love with so many of them. Eventually I chose the right one and while I was really worried because normally I'm a size 0/2 and they ordered me a size 8, the dress actually fit PERFECTLY. I didn't need any alterations except to shorten it because I changed the shoes I was going to wear. Not to mention, the "bride to be" experience they provide was so fun and I felt so beautiful and special!

rything I wanted in a dress and was there to find me the most beautiful dress. She picked out different looks that matched the style I was going for and helped me into the dresses. I felt so comfortable the whole time. She let us browse the store to find what we liked and then found similar dresses in my price range. I spent more than I was initially imagining but I never felt like I was being pressured into spending anything more than I was comfortable with. The dresses they had were stunning and they had an amazing selection. I would have 6 wedding looks if I could!

coming, and was truly excited for me once I decided on the dress. The shop is extremely clean, cute and bright and makes for a very fun day wedding dress shopping! I truly can not recommend The Bustle enough

ould think to myself, “one day.” Well, now I can officially say I am a “Bustle Bride.” My mom, sister, and I came in on Saturday to find my dream dress and my consultant, Brooke, did just that and more. The Bustle shows its care for each client the moment you approach the store front and see a sign welcoming you as their “bride-to-be.” We were welcomed by Brooke and Paytin who offered us some bubbly and water (and the bubbly was very much appreciated). Brooke sat down with me and asked me questions about my fiancé, where we are getting married, and my vision for a wedding dress including things I like and do not like in dresses. She patiently listened and took notes while I shared my thoughts and talked about other dresses I have tried on. Even though I had selected some dresses on their appointment portal before coming in, they also allowed my mom, sister, and I to look over the racks and see if anything stood out to us. Brooke directed us to the right area to look that was in our budget. The first dress I tried on was beautiful, but the second dress took my breath away (and ended up being my dress). Brooke recommended some other dresses to try on just so I could make sure I was set on my decision. Besides finding my dress, Brooke was the standout moment from The Bustle. She got me in and out of dresses, and back into and out of dresses that I liked. She was supportive but not pushy and I really was able to feel that she was just there to help me feel happy and beautiful. She was always ready to grab a veil, headpiece, or belt if we asked and she is an EXPERT dress train fluffer. She also patiently endured all the staring at myself in the mirror that I did while I tried to imagine myself in each dress at my wedding. When it came down to two dresses, I never felt pushed into a decision; Brooke just asked me questions about how I felt, so it was very much my decision in the end. She patiently stood next to me holding the other dress I was considering while I looked in the mirror and made my decision. She was so, so kind. Overall, it was such a warm, happy moment and I am so glad that I found my dress at The Bustle because it has been my dream since I was a little girl. The dress was also well under my budget! I plan on coming back with my sister to look for bridesmaid dresses, too. :)

nd welcomed me with a cute little sign out front to really make the experience one out of a movie. Amy was so genuine and personable and pulled such beautiful dresses- ones that I wouldn’t think to even try on. Overall it was such a great experience. I would recommend it to every bride in the San Diego area! 10/10

o big and refused to bring anything out that was closer to my size "due to legal reasons" After trying on 4 dresses that were no where near what I was even looking for, a manager came out and let me know that they did not have the brand I was looking for and basically laughed at me for asking stating that they only have the brand at "like one store in America." The snobbery in her tone was totally unnecessary and I was so uncomfortable that I needed to immediately get out of the "showroom" aka a weird office space with dirty carpet. I left completely embarrassed and devastated. I ended up finding a beautiful dress at Panache in Beverly Hills (since the sales people couldn't bring any out at The Bustle) and wish I would have just gone straight there because the Bustle is a joke of a wedding dress shop that has way too much of ego for the lack of inventory they have in store. I will make sure to warn all of my friends about this wedding shack that claims to have such amazing dresses and experience. What a complete waste of time.

d to be treated as an individual, not a number or just another sale. To add to the mix, I am pretty darn picky and knew I wanted a specific type of dress. I had a vision! I called the salon for about a year and a half before my wedding. Most vendors laughed at me when I told them how far away the wedding was but the Bustle sales associates were warm, welcoming and so accommodating when booking over the phone. The in-store experience was nothing short of that. You walk into a customized sign with your name, champagne, cupcakes, and qa private in store experience with just you and the associate. I was blown away. She listened to all the things I envisioned in a dress, what type of venue we were getting married at and asked a few questions. Within a few minutes she brought out two gowns and then a few more that blew me away. They were exactly what I was looking for (not easy to find since I was looking for V neck only) . She talked me through each one and discussed why she picked them out based on our conversation. The second one was it and I fell in love. We tried on a few more for fun but the second was it. They had some accessories we tried on as well and I fell in love with a few of those as well (garter, veil, and belt). I found a headband and earings elsewhere. I do wish they carried more options in these areas but it worked out. If you want a personalized experience, I highly recommend the bustle.

the back of the building, although finding the entrance to the shop can be tricky. I recommend reading all the details on your appointment confirmation email. Also, they have a great discount if you buy your gown on the first appointment. Sometimes they have specials like free garter if you check in in YELP.

d those dresses in store and that I would be able to order them in my time frame. I show up to my appointment and they only had 1 of the 8 dresses they claimed to have. The only one they did have, another employee came and took it out of my dressing room, then never came back with it for me to try on. Pretty poor service. Definitely had better experiences with a few other stores in San Diego.

il I was able to try it on. I came with just my mom and my future mother in law. Leilani was so helpful and accommodating- allowing me to try on some dresses multiple times and being patient with my mom taking a million pictures. All of us had such a great time. I tried on the dress I had on hold and similar styles. Leilani worked with us on options since I do currently live overseas. She also had their expert seamstress come out and talk alterations with us. I couldn't recommend this place enough.

k and she is funny and kind and the best champion for your wants and needs. Did I mention she had champagne waiting for us? She asked all the important questions like prices, colors, how I met my finace, the location-all things I wasn't expecting but were super smart to ask! I didn't say yes to the dress that day, because I was missing my bridal party but I knew my choice had to be at The Bustle with Amanda in front of my Bride Tribe. I went back yesterday with my Bride Tribe of 10 and met with Amanda again and they all thought we were life long friends! I said yes to a dress I didn't describe, didn't consider but Amanda read my thoughts and picked the perfect gown!! I felt like a princess and can't wait to walk down the isle in it.

te, to a champagne toast when you find the gown, it doesn't get better than that. The Bustle is amazing, thank you ladies for making me feel so special. I'm sure I'll be back with all my newly engaged friends and family!!

eytin was my consultant and she was an absolute dream to work with! She was so sweet to me and my family - we loved working with her. She took the time to really listen to everything I liked and didn't like about the dresses I tried on so we could get to the right one. You could tell she really knows the dresses they carry and knew which ones to pick next based on what I was looking for. Every time she brought out a new dress we got closer and closer to "the one" and ultimately I ended up finding my perfect dress. The whole process was so fun and easy from start to finish, especially thanks to Paytin. Really could not have asked for a better dress shopping experience.

and seeing my name on the chalkboard and having treats/champagne. She really listened to me and helped pick my dream dress and accessories. The Bustle made this such a great experience and were very timely with communication and receiving the dress. I am so grateful and would highly recommend this for wedding dress shopping.

unparalleled. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. When it came to picking out dresses, they were respectful of my budget and helped me find my perfect dress with all the elements I had been searching for. Paytin and Mariah ran up and down the stairs for me to find the perfect veil and hair pins to complete the look I dreamed of. Thanks to this salon, I truly feel like a bride and I cannot wait for everyone to see the dress on my wedding day. I am so grateful for this team! Even if you are budget conscious, I would highly recommend stopping by. You might just find the dress of your dreams like I did!

des in San Diego area, you will not be disappointed. Go check this place out!

tions. The appointment went on smoothly and on time, gave us snacks and my family also felt welcome even though they do not speak English.

stle staff was super knowledgeable and accommodating in helping me figure out the expedited timeline that I had to come in try on styles and get it ordered. Paytin was awesome in helping me try on styles and give me super helpful feedback when I was stuck between two really cute dresses. The shop itself is really cute and it was fun. I would highly recommend. Thanks for all your help Paytin!!

oom for the hour. And when I say "personal room", I mean it - it's a whole room with dresses in your price range lined up along the walls, couches for your party to lounge on, champagne and treats, and a curtained-off corner to change into potential dresses. I appreciated the fact that each bride has their own "area" and you wont cross-paths; it allows you to focus on yourself. My Bustle stylist was Leilani and she was super sweet - didn't push her opinion and was great at selecting dresses I might like. After an hour and a half (it goes by so fast!), I found my dream dress! I purchased the dress in June and picked it up first week of December. They don't do alterations there, but they have a recommended tailor. Overall, this was the experience I was looking for and I highly recommend the Bustle to all future brides!

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I had the intentions of just going to see what style dress I liked and ended up with the dress of my dreams. Not only are the dresses so unique and beautiful, but the women working here are so caring and make you feel so special. I loved how small this shop is and how they let you use the full room just for the bridal party or whoever you are bringing. The bigger shops let people walk around you which I do not like. I recommend this shop to everyone I know and they have been so happy with their dresses.

They separate gowns into different rooms based on price so you did not have to worry about going over your budget. She started the appointment looking at pictures of gowns I liked and had tried on in other stores. Then she let my family and me pick out gowns to try on. We continued to try on the gowns and narrow them down into only the gowns I liked. I don’t make decisions easily and Tiffany was very patient and never pushy. After finding my gown (a Stella York), at my pick up appointment, Tiffany helped me select a matching veil and cute earrings. I would highly recommend getting your gown from the Bustle.

it turns out that she knew what I wanted better than I did. But perhaps even more than I loved my wedding dress, I loved working with Mariah! She is so funny and sweet, which made appointments fun rather than tedious (even the tailoring!). She helped pick out tasteful accessories to complete the look and I loved how it all turned out. My now husband said my dress exceeded his expectations and there was nothing that he would have changed about it. Success! Ironically, I forgot to bustle my dress before our first dance so my poor husband was slipping, sliding, and hopping around trying to avoid the long train. So of course he thought it was hilarious when he heard I got my dress at the BUSTLE bridal boutique. Oh well - we had the best time and great memories that we will laugh about forever. I would recommend the Bustle to anyone.

cked out some gowns that she thought I would like and by the 3rd gown, I found my wedding dress! She stayed well within my budget (on the lower end) and made the process so easy for me. She was very attentive and responsive to my questions. She also helped me pick out veils, shoes, and jewelry for the look. I highly recommend Mariah at The Bustle!

space I had for the duration of my 1.5 hour appointment and was helped by one assistant. I was a bit nervous about trying on dresses as I wasn't sure what I wanted or what would be flattering on me. My bridal assistant spoke with me at length and made lots of notes; she was respectful of my taste and made helpful suggestions. She started to pull some dresses she thought I would like and let my three girls look around and pull some dress for me to try on as well. She helped me into every dress while my girls relaxed on the couch with champagne and cupcakes. I tried on 9 dresses before narrowing it down to the top three, which I tried on again. It was incredibly relaxing; I did not feel rushed or like I was being pushed into buying anything. I didn't expect to find a dress on the first try, but I did! I said YES TO THE DRESS! It took 3 months for the dress to arrive, and they shipped it across the country to me right away. The customer service and communication has been top notch on every account. I was so relieved for this process to be relaxing and truly enjoyable! Thank you so much for your amazing service!

were very helpful and patient when I was looking for the dress, and I loved that they had plenty of styles within my budget. I also liked that they offered a payment plan! I would highly recommend the Bustle to anyone.

pful and explained many things I was unsure of. Being an older bride she made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was also very helpful as our appointments progressed and finding lovely accessories for my dress as well. I couldn’t of been happier and felt like a princess. All other staff at The Bustle was as helpful on several phone calls and scheduling appointments for alterations. The Bustle runs a tight ship and you can be assured of getting excellent customer service.