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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.

Bellissima is online bridal shoe heaven!

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

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.

Family owned and operated for 17 years, Caprice Bridal treats brides and their families to a couture experience with warmth, expertise and smiles.

In the time-honored tradition of artisanal craftsmanship, Gaelyn and Bram Larrick offer their online collection of unique celtic jewelry.

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

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.

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

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

We’ve got the scoop on a fresh source for new and nearly-new couture bridal gowns—Encore Bridal. Shopping-savvy So Cal brides can save on designer gowns without skimping on service.

Located in Costa Mesa’s hot new 17th Street Promenade, the flagship boutique of award-winning accessories designer Erin Cole, is a feast for the eyes. Open, bright and airy, the elegantly spare aesthetic lets the couture wedding gowns and jeweled adornments weave their magic spell.

There’s something especially feminine and ethereal about this collection of wedding jewelry: delicate designs of Swarovski crystals and cultured freshwater pearls blossom atop your choice of Argentium sterling silver or 14k gold-filled wire.

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

At this intimate South Bay boutique, chic couture bridal gowns range from lustrous and modern to classic and feminine. Read more...

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...

Following the success of their San Francisco discount bridal salon, Glamour Closet has just opened a new store in L.A. Banish any visions you may have of a shabby outlet—at Glamour Closet you’ll find a charming boutique with designer gowns, elegant dressing rooms and friendly personal service

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Well known and esteemed among Bay Area fashionistas for many years, Joan Gilbert offers a rare and breathtaking selection of couture wedding gowns, available at her private San Francisco atelier. If you are looking for something wonderful that almost no one else has, then do yourself a favor and let Joan personally introduce you to her European collection:

Judy’s popular “casual elegance” collection includes evocative wedding attire.

With three Southern California locations, Make it Fit’s European-style seamstresses are known for putting the finishing touches on a bride’s fashion dreams. Now, Make it Fit’s Brea location introduces Juliana’s Bridal, an in-house boutique featuring affordable luxury.

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.

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.

Tapping into the primal beauty of Nature’s semi-precious stones, Mabel Chong’s artisan-crafted jewelry is a bridge between the feminine and the elemental. Brides who want to celebrate their uniqueness and unleash their own signature style are drawn to Mabel’s custom designs.

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.

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.

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

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

Model and stylist Lori Dunn is the expert behind Model Bride’s wedding day looks, designer accessories and beauty products.

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

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

Lhuillier’s feminine and fashion-forward silhouettes are a recognized and much sought-after fashion signature.

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.

For many years, international couture designer Nazzy Nazari’s luxurious wedding gowns were only available through her Orange County atelier, where she would create custom gowns expertly tailored to each bride. Recently Nazzy’s Bridal has launched her retail collection, and we expect her stunning wedding gowns to garner many more fans.

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.

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.

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.

One World Designs’ owner Bonnie Harper believes that a bride should absolutely love her wedding jewelry. That’s why her intimate boutique features a no-pressure environment. But we think that her treasures are so divine, that most brides probably will find more than one piece to fall in love with.

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

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

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

Fresh from Toronto, Sarah Houston’s evocative wedding collection is already stealing hearts. This talented fashionista has tapped into a bride’s yen for timeless romance, incorporating fluid silhouettes and artistic details inspired by her European travels.

Known for a modern approach to bridal and special occasion formal wear, Siri’s beautifully finished silk gowns come in classic silhouettes and a spectrum of rich colors.

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.

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.

After years of turning out best-dressed Wine Country ladies at their popular boutique, Starlet launched their sister-store catering to brides and their entourages.

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

In search of jeweled pieces as glamorous as your wedding gown? Tejani wedding jewelry adds the final polish to your spotlight look.

After designing her own wedding dress from vintage lace in 2002, Alice Temperley received so many design requests that she added a bridal collection to the already popular Temperley London fashion family. And we’re so glad she did!

Exceptional service, quality and selection are the hallmark of The Bella Bride, an intimate and charming wedding boutique by local salonista, DanaGail.

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;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question:What exactly is a “trunk show”?

Answer:The designer or their representative brings his or her entire collection (yes, in trunks!), and provides personal consultations. They may suggest custom changes, and offer special pricing and incentives on orders placed during the show!!!! —Lisa Litt of Lili Bridals:

Go to our list of trunk shows in your area.