Bridal Galleria

I went to the Bridal Galleria on the day of a Lazaro trunk show, and it was by far one of my favorite experiences throughout my wedding planning. The employees are extremely knowledgeable and made me feel right at home. I had my mother, future mother-in-law, and sisters with me the first time, and the women who helped us were very accommodating. Lazaro himself designs the most stunning dresses, and a vast variety at that! Ann Marie was helping me, and I never once felt pressured or uncomfortable while working with her. She even brought in several dresses I wouldn't have originally thought try on, and I ended up choosing one as MY dress! The alterations were perfect, and they have great accessories there to choose from as well.

I found my bridal gown at another store, but purchased it at Bridal Galleria. They were able to give me the same discount the other store offerred, which was important. I worked with Kim, the manager, and she was great! They are very flexible about the number of times you come in to make alterations perfect. They are a little slow at getting back to you, but not bad. Alterations charges were as expected, but they did a great job.

Bridal Galleria was the first store I went to, and after visiting many others, was the store I ended up purchasing from. They were wonderful!My experience with wedding dresses went as followed:1. picked out a zillion pictures of dresses I thought I liked.2. Tired on said dresses and realized that I apparently had no idea what I was looking for because all the dresses I thought that I "for sure" wanted were NOT looking good on me.3. Bridal consultant Jean to the rescue! She had listened to what I liked and disliked about the various dresses that I tried. She came out with a couple BEAUTIFUL suggestions.4.Tried out some other bridal stores...kept comparing other dresses to one of Jean's suggestions.5. Happily bought dress from Bridal Galleria.The level of service did not end with a purchase. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Hailey. She is an dream to work with. She handled all my fittings and I have to say that she had me smiling and laughing and really enjoying every minute. I didn't want to leave! On top of that, she really knew her stuff fit-wise. I had the utmost confidence in her skills and professionalism. In the end, the dress fit perfectly and the experience was awesome.All in all, I loved my experience with Bridal Galleria. They have great selection, GREAT staff and make your dress shopping a real pleasure. I have recommended them wholeheartedly to friends who are beginning the process. Bridal Galleria is the place to start!

Large store so they have a lot of dresses to try on. The main negative that I didn't like was that they didn't allow you to take pictures. I wanted to show my dad so that I could get his opinion on which dress to pick but they wouldn't allow me to. The service is good and the people who work there are nice.

I went to their sample sale and found the perfect dress. I tried on several regular priced dresses and found one that I liked. The salesperson was very nice and suggested a similar dress that was a sample; I saved $1,600 by purchasing the sample. There was a little damage near the top portion of the zipper but I had no problems getting it repaired. I used friends to alter my dress. I would recommend. The only thing is that they do not let you take pictures when trying on dresses so you can think about it. I asked why and the salesperson told me that purchasing the dress is an impulsive buy. LOL

I came with my FI here to see some of the dresses and offer my "opinions" which I'm sure were *carefully* taken into consideration by her. It was a preliminary trip (one of many she would take) so we figured it would be ok if I saw her in the dresses since she probably wouldn't pick them anyway.

A lady named Jean helped her try on dresses. I thought she was really nice and gave good advice (but what do I know?). My only complaint is that the rooms are kind of cramped.

Great selection of dresses and alterations manager was the best. She got the alterations down pat so that I only ahd to come once!!! Which to a busy bride really helps out!! Everything turned out and fit like it should!

I only went here once, and it was for a Monique trunk show. I thought everyone was nice and honest. I don't know if their normal dresses are worth checking out if you have higher end taste.

I just got my dress today and I have to say that my whole experience with Bridal Galleria has been great! 100% is due to Hailey who is the sweetest, most helpful consultant ever. I loved that it felt like I just had another, very experienced, friend there helping me out to find my wedding dress. That was Hailey. I even went in a second time (surprise drop in) because I thought I had made a mistake picking out my dress a month later and she was really helpful and took care of me and yes, I did end up with my original dress which I love now. The dresses that the Bridal Galleria carry are all in excellent taste - which reflects in some of the prices too. But they do have a good range in prices because I tried on some that were half the cost of my current dress and some that were over twice as much as my dress. They also just renovated the front room and it's beautiful. Now you can browse through all the dresses they carry and the place is so well lighted, it looks like all the dresses are glowing. They are located in the Embarcadero Center and parking can be tough but just park in the garage and the store will validate your ticket, so free parking.

Kim was my consultant at Bridal Galleria and she was fantastic - always helpful with honest feedback and sound advice. I really liked working with her and I ended up LOVING my dress!!

I was fortunate to discover Bridal Galleria and contacted the owner. Her professional and prompt responses to my many questions. By the way, the style and quality of her work is great.

The bridal assistant how worked with me after my purchase for all fittings, etc... was wonderful. She was personable, professional, supportive, informed, and attentive. Overall my experience here was great.I didn't give 5 starts for flexibility, as all fittings have to happen during the week, and due to the numerous trunk shows on weekends which make it difficult to try on varied designer's dresses at a looking for the dress appointment.

Kim S is awesome - honest, professional and responsive to my needs. It was unfortunate that the dress that I tried on, a Lazaro number with a heap of beading enough to sink a ship, didn't quite work out. Nonetheless, she continued to be patient with me, upfront in explaining all the costs that would've been otherwise 'hidden' (watch out for this cost called 'hollow to hem' - I never knew the term existed until yesterday), and, that word again, professional.

Overall, a pleasing experience. I would definitely recommend Kim - she's a rare find!

Loved the selection. Beautiful boutique. I went to several shops in the Sacramento area, but if you want the best dress shopping experience, I definitely recommend the Bridal Galleria. I actually found my dress on my first visit, but they let me know the trunk show was in a few weeks and allowed me to come back then to get the discounted price. I found that type of attitude rare in this business.The only complaint I have is that the alteration appointments can only be made on weekdays, so it was a challenge to make appointments around my work schedule in Sacramento.

I did not purchase my gown from Bridal Galleria in the end (I just couldn't make it fit my budget, sadly), but I had a wonderful experience while I was there- including my first "I'm a Bride!" moment!

My bridal consultant was Lana, and she was incredibly helpful. I explained the style I was looking for, and she brought me a variety of incredibly beautiful gowns, and indeed had I had the budget, the Vera Wang that could have been "the one." Trying on that gown really made me realize that I was about to be a BRIDE! Lana helped me figure out different veil styles I liked, and she even e-mailed me some helpful images to go along with the look I wanted, even once I regretfully informed her that I could not afford my dream gown. I am eternally grateful for all of the help I received at Bridal Galleria.

3 stars for the place but 5 stars for Shoanna (if I spelled correctly). This is one of the places that the dresses are in the back (other than what they are promoting which is just two small racks). The consultant will bring in the dresses for you. Shoanna was very helpful, knowledgeble and patient with me. She really know what works for my body type and made very good recommendations. Unfortunately, there were just too much time wasted on waiting for her to go out to get the dresses. They bring in one or two dresses at a time. Trying on dresses was tiring for me already.. with the waiting time, it just wore me out.

I worked with Hayley to get my dream dress. I knew going in the style that I wanted and I told her my price range. Literally, the first dress Hayley brought in was the dress I ended up buying. I of course, tried on several other dresses just to make sure. On my 2nd trip there, I ended up getting the dress she first suggested. Hayley was super flexible and so sweet. She made it so easy to work with her and really made the dress buying experience convenient and fun. I would highly recommend any bride to go there. They have dresses at every pricepoint. All the women who work there are sweet and really understand how important the dress is!

I bought my dress and veil from Bridal Galleria, and they are doing my alterations as well. I originally went during a Monique Lhuillier trunk show by mistake. Jean worked with us and was so nice. We saw lots of other dresses, not just the Monique Lhuillier dresses. She worked within our budget (which trust me, is on the lower end of some of the gowns there), and I never felt pressured. I didn't end up buying a dress that day.

I went back to Bridal Galleria three times after that, each time Pascale helped me. She is fantastic as well -- super patient, and really nice.

I went to all the regular places in SF to try on dresses, and had the best service and found the best selection at Bridal Galleria. I ended up getting my dress here. Going for the 2nd fitting in a couple of weeks! Hayley helped me at my 1st fitting and also helped with my veil purchase. She's fantastic as well!!

I came here for a Monique Lhuillier trunk show several months ago and was able to try on many beautiful gowns by ML and Vera Wang as well. Hailey was incredibly friendly, honest, and helpful. I couldn't have asked for a better consultant to work with. I was initially reluctant to come to this bridal store after reading some of the reviews on Yelp but my experience turned out to be very positive.

I didn't know what kind of dress I wanted until I went to Bridal Galleria. After trying on about 3 dresses and narrowing down the look, the sales person showed me the dress I ended up buying. Their service was great. The alterations were painless and the best part was we got a brand new tux for my hubby just for making the purchase! Definitely recommend going there to look for the dress of your dreams eventhough you might now yet know what that might be...

I went to Bridal Galleria in the middle of September, more than eight months before my wedding. I was helped by Haily, who, as soon as she found out my budget (around $3000), expressed surprise that I was considering ordering my gown with them. Haily continued to treat me in a condescending way, as if my gown budget placed me immediately in a position below hers. I was interested in a particular dress by Alvina Valenta, which miraculously fit exactly within my budget, but Haily kept insisting I try on dresses that cost double my budget. I must admit though, she listened well to what I described to her as my style and brought dresses that I really liked.

However, my overall experience was unpleasant - I was made to feel unworthy of the Bridal Galleria's lofty and wealthy clientele. Haily tried to convince me that I am running really late in ordering my gown. This was one of the first places I had visited, so I asked how ordering and alterations work, and all she said was, "ordering a gown is like buying a car, or a house - you sign a contract." In short, I was very disappointed by the service and attitude. Although the Alvina Valenta dress was the one I wanted to get, I refused to order it through the Bridal Galleria. I ordered it at the Unique Bride in Burlingame, where Mary's service made all the difference!

Wedding Dress Review:I was very hesitant about going here initially based on some bad reviews. This was the 4th bridal salon I visited and have loved every minute of my experience/experiences. Kim is my rock star. I would not have found my dress had she not recommended that I try it on. She also isn't fake and gives you constructive advice on the dresses. I really hate when bridal associates blow a bunch of smoke up your butt instead of being helpful.I went here for the Lazaro trunk show. I went alone, which made it very hard. They are open on Sundays when they have trunk shows so luckily I brought my mom back the next day and we purchased the dress. They were very patient with me as my mom made me try on the dress 4 or 5 times. They even took pictures and emailed them to me since I didn't have a camera.I had a mixed experience once my dress came in. Kim was again awesome, but another girl who helped me almost let me leave with my custom hem dress being too long. Thankfully, I went back and Kim corrected the situation. My dress was sent back to Lazaro and was completely remade.I did all my alterations through Bridal Galleria as well. I must say Carmen is amazing. We tweaked the dress 4 times to get it just right. She even adjusted the length on the sides of my dress, which involved moving up the trim and adjusting all of the embroidery.I agree the service can be hit or miss, but if you work with Kim you are guaranteed a great experience.Other notes:They carry most of the top designers and are consistently having trunk shows. I highly recommend frequenting their website for upcoming shows.They also validate which is always a God sent!Bridesmaids Dress Review:They really don't have the biggest selection. They do carry several designers, but I don't feel this is your strong point.

I worked mainly with Jean who was super sweet and very helpful when picking out dresses. I went here three times, once for the normal dresses, and a second and third time for a Monique Lhuillier trunk show. If you buy your wedding dress on your first visit, you get a free tuxedo!

The normal try-on with Jean was not the most pleasant dress shopping experience. She was very sweet, though there was a lot of time spent inbetween dresses and I was waiting around. I didn't like how I wasn't able to see what dresses they had to offer.

The Monique Lhuillier trunk show was a much nicer experience. All the dresses were laid out and I was able to browse and select the ones I wanted to try on. Jean and the Monique representative were very helpful in figuring out what I like and what looks good.

I have heard that the service is hit or miss, but I had a wonderful experience with Jean and everything in my dress order went smoothly.

5 stars for Jean
5 stars for Monique trunk show
5 stars for the overall experience

i bought my dress from bridal galleria and have mixed feelings about my experience. i absolutely LOVE my dress and think the store has the best variety of dresses out of all the stores that i went to (and i went to many many salons in SF). my dress arrived early, they were very good about getting me in for alterations and completing them quickly. that being said, i have to admit that my overall experience with the staff was a negative one. each time i went there, i felt i was being rushed. the woman that helped me was nice to me, but very rude to my FMIL, and the other women that worked there were extremely rude and condescending. i think that choosing your dress and the whole wedding gown experience should be an exciting and happy one, and the people that work at the store definitely don't make it so. if i hadn't fallen in love with my dress, or i could have found it elsewhere, i would have preferred to have bought it somewhere else. but they get the job done, and if you have tried all other salons and can't find your dress, then this salon may be worth your time to check out. i would leave it last on your list... the service is much much better elsewhere.

I found the whole dress shopping experience to be the closest thing to torture I had ever been through. I did not want to spend a lot of money on a dress that I would wear for 5 hours and then store in a box in the garage for the rest of my life. I visited tons of shops, tried on dozens of dresses, and just couldn't find anything that I loved AND that met the price tag I was willing to pay. To be clear, the Bridal Galleria has lots of super expensive high end gowns, but they offer a nice range of lower prices dresses as well.Then, I went to the Bridal Galleria. I worked with Pascal, who was a total doll - very patient and understanding. She helped me find the PERFECT dress for me - in my price range, totally beautiful, and matched the mood and tone we were trying to create for our wedding - simple elegance. And my veil - gorgeous as well.The only negatives I can say were that I had to hound them to find out when my veil would arrive (I ordered it after I had ordered my dress) and the alterations were super pricey.I've recommended this place to a couple of friends and will continue to recommend it.

The staff at Bridal Galleria make the process of selecting a wedding dress very manageable. You tell them what you like, and they bring out a few dresses at a time for you to try on (as opposed to wading through racks and racks of dresses). As you try on the dresses, they ask you what you like and don't like about each one, and help you focus your search. It's easy to blow your budget here (a lot of the dresses they have are quite expensive) but in return, you get a true "consultant" who will help you pick the dress that is right for you!

I went to Bridal Galleria and I had a very wonderful experience with them, especially with Hailey who was very helpful throughout this once in a lifetime wonderful moment. I was very nervous since you always hear about these horror stories about vendors and most importantly problems with your dress. Very early on in my wedding planning I had researched online to find the perfect dress and vendor/boutique for me. And I had come across my dream dress which is an Alvina Valenta which was just off the runway and not even for sale yet, but I was on a budget so I had to keep that in mind as well because we all know how expensive weddings can be. So I continued researching and found that Bridal Galleria was having a trunk show for "Alvina Valenta" so I made an appoinment and as soon as I walked into the boutique I knew this was the place where I was going to purchase my dream wedding dress. And let me just say Hailey was extremely helpful and friendly that both me and my mom instantly loved her! I tried on many dresses but once I tried on the dress I had initially went for I knew it was "The Dress" which was only expressed with tears of joy. I felt right at home with everyone there, I couldnt believe what a wonderful experience I had everything went smoothly and everyone there was so friendly. It was the perfect enviroment for such a perfect moment because all of us know how important that is too. You should not have to go through any drama when purchasing your dress (it should be a beautiful moment), everything should be perfect and that is truly what I experienced at Bridal Galleria. And I could have not asked for a better attendant Hailey was a gem, she truly made the experience one that I will cherish forever. I got the dress of my dreams with only very fond memories to go along with it. Thank you Hailey! And I would strongly recommend Bridal Galleria!!!

Great dresses, big shop, I would recommend.

I didn't think she was snooty. She was very helpful. Jean was very attentive as well and very pleasant. All the employees here are very kind and helpful. I came for the Monique Lhuillier trunk show and they were absolutely gorgeous.

After visiting about 4 bridal shops, I thought I would never find my dream dress. It just so happens, that the day I made the appointment, Lazaro had a trunk show. My mom and I were quite impressed with Lazaro's work. We met the designer himself and he was so professional and so sweet. After trying on about 9 gowns, I thought it was going to be another bust, but the last dress I tried on was the one for me. My mom almost cried because she knew if my grandmother were still alive, she would have loved the gown with all the hand beading from every Swarovski crystal and pearls sewn on. What sold us was the matching cathedral veil and the staff was so helpful.

They had a large selection of designer gowns, especially Monique Lhuillier.Great service.

Great choices. A little snooty but so what! Helpful in matching the dress with the woman. Great selection of designer dresses, not cheap.