Alexandra Bridal Salon
San Francisco
Alexandra Bridal Salon

The buzz is on about Alexandra, the chic salon that showcases haute couture for the sophisticated bride.

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Amy Kuschel Bride
San Francisco
AmyKuschel

A visit to this sleek design studio is a first-hand look at quality bridal couture. Exquisite gowns are custom-made for each bride, who receives the insightful attentions of Amy and her well-trained staff.

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Bridal Bliss Boutique
San Ramon
BridalBliss

East Bay/Tri-Valley ladies don’t have to go to SF to find delectable couture fashions anymore—Bridal Bliss is here! In fact, City gals in search of Kirstie Kelly’s Disney Fairytale Weddings collection will eagerly cross the bridge.

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Bridal Galleria
San Francisco
BridalGalleria

Classic, dramatic, romantic, elegant…Bridal Galleria’s outstanding selection of innovative bridal couture has styles to suit every personality.

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Bridal Perfections
Elk Grove
Bridal Perfections

As a third-generation, international couturière Claudine Kenney not only creates original couture wedding dresses and headpieces—she also has the artistry and experience to remake heirloom gowns.

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Bridal Perfections
Redondo Beach and Sacramento Area
Bridal Perfections

As a third-generation, international couturière Claudine Kenney not only creates original couture wedding dresses and headpieces—she also has the artistry and experience to remake heirloom gowns.

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Central Coast Wedding Center
San Luis Obispo
Central Coast Wedding Center

Central Coast Wedding Center in downtown San Luis Obispo offers brides and bridesmaids affordable elegance, personal service and one-stop shopping.

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Christina Hurvis Couture
San Francisco
Christina Hurvis Couture

For when something off-the-rack simply won’t do, visit designer Christina Hurvis at her luxurious and spacious SOMA studio, where she fashions individually inspired bridal and evening gowns.

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Daniel James Cantu Couture Salon
Los Angeles
Daniel James Cantu Couture Salon

High-society fashion mavens love Daniel Cantu’s breathtaking custom formal wear, and his one-of-a-kind masterpieces have graced the figures of beautiful stars like Halle Berry and Brooke Shields.

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David Tupaz Couture
Woodland Hills
David Tupaz

Hailed as “couture’s new genius,” New York fashionista David Tupaz recently opened his elegant design studio in Woodland Hills.

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Down The Aisle
Arroyo Grande
Down The Aisle

Down The Aisle, a full-service salon in the historic village of Arroyo Grande, welcomes you to browse their elegant bridal and formal wear.

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Elegant Bride
Fresno
Elegant Bride

One of Fresno’s favorite bridal boutiques, Elegant Bride offers a wide range of formal attire.

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Ferndales Bridal
Orange
Ferndale's Bridal

Family-owned Ferndales Bridal welcomes brides with warm, personal service and great values on gowns by designers like Maggie Sottero and Essence of Australia.

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Flair Bridal and Bridesmaid Boutique
San Francisco
Flair Bridal and Bridesmaid Boutique

Intimate and upscale, Flair caters to brides and their bridesmaids who crave dresses in modern silhouettes, luscious fabrics and trend-setting colors.

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Gabrielle’s Bridal Boutique
Los Gatos
Gabrielle's Bridal At this intimate South Bay boutique, chic couture bridal gowns range from lustrous and modern to classic and feminine. Read more...
Glamour Closet
San Francisco
GlamourCloset When we first heard about this discount outlet for high-quality, designer gowns, we were a little skeptical—happily, Glamour Closet is actually a charming North Beach boutique with personal service, elegant dressing rooms and beautiful, brand-new gowns by some of the top names in the bridal biz. Read more...
Hartnell
Santa Monica
Hartnell

After years of experience designing for Oscar nominees and fashion connoisseurs, Hanna Hartnell recently launched her couture bridal collection—and we think Here Comes The Guide brides will be just as excited as we are by this outstanding designer’s uniquely beautiful creations:

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Haute Bride Couture Bridal
San Francisco
Haute Bride Couture

This delightful studio on Union Street puts it all together for you from head to toe, with ravishing accessories and bridal jewelry.

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House of Fashion Bridal
Sacramento
HouseofFashion

Sacramento belles delight in this bridal bonanza, with over 2500 wedding gown and 800 bridesmaid samples on site.

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Isis Bridal Boutique
San Diego
Isis Bridal Boutique

Isis Bridal Boutique has a post-modern minimalist aesthetic which serves as a sleek backdrop for their enticing array of haute couture bridal fashions.

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J’aime Bridal
Pleasanton
JaimeBridal This salon is a local favorite—The Herald named them “Best Bridal Store in the Tri-Valley for 2005.” Read more...
Jessica McClintock Boutique
Glendale
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock, whose award-winning wedding attire has been beautifying brides for over 30 years (Senator Clinton donned a McClintock gown when she wed the former president in 1975).

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Jessica McClintock Boutique
Costa Mesa
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock, whose award-winning wedding attire has been beautifying brides for over 30 years (Senator Clinton donned a McClintock gown when she wed the former president in 1975).

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Jessica McClintock Boutique
San Francisco
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock.

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Jessica McClintock Boutique
Sacramento
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock.

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Jessica McClintock Boutique
Santa Clara
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock.

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Jessica McClintock Boutique Riverside
Riverside
JessicaMcClintock

“To me, romance is everything,” says Jessica McClintock.

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Jin Wang
San Francisco
JinWang

The pampering begins the moment you step into this charming bridal boutique.

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Judy Lee Designs
Century City
JessicaMcClintock

Judy’s recently expanded her popular “casual elegance” collection to include evocative wedding attire.

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Kirstie Kelly Couture
Los Angeles
Kirstie Kelly

One of bridal fashion’s break-out stars, Kirstie Kelly’s stylish Brentwood design studio is open by appointment only. With the salon all to themselves, each bride is lavished with Kirstie’s personal attention and artistry.

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Lézu Atelier
Corona del Mar
L'ezu Atelier

The internationally trained design team at Lézu Atelier specializes in sophisticated couture inspired by the classic patterns of the 18th and 19th century.

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Lézu Atelier
Beverly Hills
L'ezu Atelier

The internationally trained design team at Lézu Atelier specializes in sophisticated couture inspired by the classic patterns of the 18th and 19th century.

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Lézu Atelier with Dana Gail Couture
San Francisco
L'ezu Atelier

Sophisticated brides can now purchase show-stopping gowns by Lézu Atelier right here in the Bay Area, thanks to local salonista, Dana Gail.

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Lili Bridals and Formals
Tarzana
Lili Bridals and Formals

A favorite with local Valley girls as well as out-of-towners, this salon welcomes visitors with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere—and a bevy of fashion options.

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Marie Antoinette Couture Custom Gowns
Newport Beach
MarieAntoinette

At this sweet boutique, each bride is treated to warm, attentive service and European elegance. Lavished with the personal attention of the talented Antoinette, a bride can have a her wedding day look created especially for her.

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Marina Morrison
San Francisco
MarinaMorrison

This sleek, modern salon sparkles with natural light, glass and mirrors, the better to see you’re elegant silhouette draped in one of these eye-catching creations.

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Mariposa Boutique
Anaheim
MariposaBridal

There’s a new full-service salon in Anaheim that’s already responsible for some happy brides.

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Mary Me Bridal and Formalwear
Orange
MaryMeBridal

This long-time local favorite features a wide range of gowns for all budgets and tastes, from affordable-and-feminine to sophisticated couture.

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Mon Amie Bridal Salon
Costa Mesa
Mon Amie Bridal Salon

This spacious, award-winning salon features over 50 international designers, including both couture and more moderately-priced gowns.

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Monique Lhuillier
Los Angeles
Monique Lhuillier

Like a contemporary gallery, Monique Lhuillier’s Melrose Place Salon forms a perfect backdrop for her stunning bridal and couture evening collections.

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Nan Winters: Cool Stuff
Petaluma
Nan Winters

This one-of-a-kind shop, with its sunny attitude and reasonable prices, features wedding gowns destined to dazzle on your day in the spotlight.

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Nicole Miller Boutique
West Hollywood
NicoleMillerBeverlyHills

Fans of design phenom Nicole Miller include celebrities like saucy Jessica Simpson and elegant Angelina Jolie; after perusing Miller’s bridal collection you’ll become a fan, too.

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Nicole Miller Boutique
La Jolla
NicoleMillerLaJolla

This chic shop in downtown La Jolla carries the entire Nicole Miller collection, including all of the bridal line and her to-die-for accessories—jewelry, bags, shoes and more.

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Nouvelle Vogue
San Mateo
Nouvelle Vogue

Discriminating, contemporary brides who are simply too busy to browse the runways of Paris or Milan will feel like they hit the jackpot at this spacious, luxurious salon.

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Paris 1900
Santa Monica
Paris 1900

Romantic finery is the hallmark of this Art Nouveau boutique that transports visitors to a time of elegance and serenity.

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Perfect Details
Santa Cruz or Online
Perfect Details

Perfect Details is a veritable accessory bonanza, offering a wide range of tasteful and elegant accompaniments to your bridal ensemble.

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R-Mine Couture
Studio City
R-Mine Couture

Arminé Ohanessian launched her upscale boutiques in 1999 to showcase her own designs and made-to-order couture bridal gowns.

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R-Mine Couture
Glendale
R-Mine Couture

Arminé Ohanessian launched her upscale boutiques in 1999 to showcase her own designs and made-to-order couture bridal gowns.

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Santa Barbara Bridal
Santa Barbara
SantaBarbaraBridal

Specializing in couture formal wear, Santa Barbara Bridal is everything a bridal salon should be—elegant, spacious, and service-oriented.

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Siri Boutique
San Francisco
Siri Boutique wedding dress

Siri’s devotees include bridesmaids who want to fall in love with their dress, brides craving understated elegance, and Mothers of the Bride who long to feel stylish and pretty at the wedding.

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SONGI Bridal Salon
Pasadena
SONGI Bridal Salon

One of the hottest designers on the wedding scene, Songi gowns are sought-after commodities in the nation’s most exclusive wedding salons.

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St. Pucchi
San Fernando Valley, Orange County
St. Pucchi

With three distinct collections — St. Pucchi Couture, Avine Perruci and the more affordable Sposa by St. Pucchi — the breathtaking St. Pucchi looks encompass both classic and contemporary glamour.

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Swati Couture
Milpitas
Swati Couture

Swati’s Couture Fashion Studio specializes in custom attire in the exciting style of global fusion.

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The Bridal Boutique
Atascadero
Down The Aisle

The Bridal Boutique in Atascadero is a full-service salon—which means not only do they have a selection of bridal gowns by designers like Justin Alexander, Maggie Sottero and Alfred Sung;

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The Dresser
Fullerton
The Dresser

This cute bridal boutique’s fine reputation continues to grow.

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The Red Dress: Vintage Style Clothing
Davis or Online
RedDress

It was love at first “site” when we discovered this on-line resource for nostalgic formal fashion. Inspired by the romantic attire of yesteryear,

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The Unique Bride
Burlingame
The Unique Bride

This contemporary boutique in charming downtown Burlingame caters to the upscale bride, and the consultants are friendly, experienced pros.

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The Wedding Day Bridal Salon
Fountain Valley
The Wedding Day Bridal Salon

In the intimate, relaxed setting of The Wedding Day Bridal Salon, customer service is paramount.

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The White Dress
Corona Del Mar
The White Dress

This couture & vintage bridal boutique offers an intimate experience, where brides can linger over the breathtaking gowns and accessories while sipping champagne.

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Trudy’s Brides
Campbell
TrudysBridal

Their website lets you browse their beautiful catalog of top designer gowns from the comfort of your home computer.

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