Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(map) Phone: 714-546-5700
Reviews for Mon Amie Bridal Salon




so the dress search was pretty intense. i went to david's bridal, searched online for other bridal salons, considered renting one in san gabriel, temple city area, i did not find anything that i loved. in the end i found mon amie from an oc bridal magazine and thought i'd check it out. the first time i went, the salon was closed but i had met vicki dietz and had made an appt to come back to see her. so i came back and she really helped me out to find a dress that fits my style. i narrowed it down to one dress that i loved but i wanted to go home and think about it. so i kept searching for others to see if i liked any others. well i ended up going back with my fiance so that he can see if he likes it too. so basically, i tried on a few others and ended up with the one i truly loved! it is so beautiful and i can't wait to wear it again for the fitting. i'll update more on that when it comes.
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I am the biggest nerd and waited way too long to find my dress! I went from stressing over finding my dress to absolutely panicking over not finding one and waiting until the last minute! Luckily, I went to Mon Amie. Their selection was by far better than I imagined. The consultants were extremely helpful and not pushy at all. I was able to order my gown with time to spare. The alterations were basic but sewn perfectly. Best of all, I was able to fall in love (I cried) with the dress of my dreams!




The most amazing experience ever. My fiance and I stood in line over night during Mon Amie Military bride dress give away. Everyone was so nice and all the consultants volunteered their time to come in and work. It was perfect in every way and their dress selection was huge. Not only did they give away free dresses but free veils too!
I did not get my alterations done here however as I heard they were expensive.




Fabulous!!! that’s all I can say. Belle was my consultant and Sonia did my alterations. I felt like they were both a part of my wedding and couldn’t be happier with the experience they gave me. I had a Amsale Dress on hold at Sacks and was going to but it after I checked out “one more store” with my mom and MIL. I am so glad that I made the trip over to Mon Amie. They gave me a great price on a trunk sale and did an amazing custom alteration job on my Augusta Jones dress. I was 100% satisfied with my purchase and experience. My wedding date was also moved up by 3 months and they were able to get my dress early from the designer and had the alterations done in 1 month with no extra charge. The altertations ended up being about $300 less that what they had originally quoted me.




Mon Amie is unrivaled by any other bridal salon. Their professionalism and quality, both of product and service, is unparalled. The immense selecion of dresses is sure to include whatever style, color, designer, genre, and price you are searching for. Their boutique makes planning even more convenient by having bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride dresses, shoes, head pieces, jewelry and all other accessories in the same vast array for your choosing. I loved having all my alterations done on site, and knowing that my dress and veil would be pressed, perfect and ready for me the day of the wedding. I could not have had a better experience.




I found Mon Amie to have a large selection of gowns and accessories. I really enjoyed that the store was divided into three sections based on price. This way I didn't try on a gown that was out if my price range. I found the most beautiful gown and then met a jewelry designer during a trunk show and had all my jewelry custom made. The process was smooth from trying on, purchase to fittings. I LOVE my gown and only wish I could wear it again!




Mon Amie is such a great Salon! From the time of your first appointment with them, until the end, they are so nice! On your first appointment, they give you a questionnaire about yourself and your wedding. Then they bring you about 20 gowns to try on, and there is your saleswoman helping you to put on the dress. It isn't like any of the bridal salons in Hawaii. They are a little pricey, you could find the same dress that they have for a cheaper price if you looked, but their selection is VERY extensive. The alterations were awesome! Again, a little pricey, but it's worth it! There were no problems with my dress at all.




This is where i found my La Sposa wedding dress. I found it after 10 minutes! I had been to 7 different boutiques in my area before trying Mon Amie. They have everything! because I purchased my dress on my first consultation, they gave my a certificate for my fiance to recieve a brand new Ralph Lauren tuxedo from any Friar Tux- to keep! I had such anxiety about not finding the "perfect dress" and I cannot believe that I found it at Mon Amie in 10 minutes! The only thing that you might want to think about is if you purchase a dress from there, do NOT get alterations from them! It can sometimes cost almost as much as the dress. Take it to a seamstress you know or a friend can refer you to. I did and I saved a ton of money.




I went to a sale and the lady (can't remember her name) was amazing. She wasn't pushy, and understood that my budget was around $1000. Apparently, there aren't many dresses in that price range normally, but at a sale, I was able to find a beautiful dress (off the rack) that was way below my budget. The dress definitely needed a lot of work done to fix it, but I took it elsewhere because Mon Amie was going to charge approx $500. The dresses there were more the A-line, ballroom, princess type. My initial intention was to get a simple dress appropriate for the beach, but they didn't have anything like that. The dress I left with was a princess A-Line, that I absolutely loved!




I LOVED this shop! This is where I got my dress and I can't say enough good things about them. They listened so well to my description of my perfect wedding dress.... AND found it! I'd been to about 8 other stores all over southern CA and Oregon. I thought I was just going to need a custom dress, but no! It was at my price point, they didn't try to push me to buy something I couldn't afford. When you come for your appointment you can look at the dresses yourself, then they give you your own LARGE private room and pull dresses for you. If you think you've found THE ONE.... they have a beautiful mock isle to walk down so you can get a feel for the dress. One bummer, you can't take pictures (but we did when they left the dressing room!) until you put a deposit on the dress. Overall though, it was a great experience and I would recommend them to anyone!




I had a wonderful experience finding my wedding gown at Mon Amie. I had heard that they had an amazing selection of gowns, but I was really in heaven with such a wide variety of beautiful gowns. They really do have the best selection I have ever seen for wedding gowns. I had an idea of what I wanted and with help from Julie who was so sweet and patient with me, we found the dress of my dreams! She was able to design a special veil to match my dress. I can't wait till my dress comes in!!! We still need to pick out the bridesmaids dresses and I saw some really beautiful mother of the bride dresses for my mother. We really had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend Mon Amie to all my friends.




I can’t say enough great things about Mon Amie Bridal Salon! I had been looking for my wedding gown for a while and had not found “The Dress”. At Mon Amie, I found THE DRESS just five minutes after telling my bridal consultant, Melissa, what I was looking for. When she walked in the dressing room with the dress, I knew it was the one and my eyes light up. My dress was absolutely gorgeous and I cannot thank you enough!
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I first went to Mon Amie for a trunk show though many of the dresses were out of my price range. I explained to my salesperson what my budget was and style I was looking for. Well, to my surprise, my salesperson came out with 3 dresses that I fell in love with. I ended up buying one with matching shoes and had them alter it too. The dress fit perfectly and was on time. The overall service was great and i'd recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment so you get the attention you want.
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I purchased the Mon Cheri dress from the plus size section at Mon Amie Bridal. As a plus size bride, I was a bit nervous about my options and the stress of trying to find a beautiful dress. But Mon Amie, with the private dressing rooms and plus size selection gave me many options!
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We would like to thank the wonderful staff members of Mon Amie for helping to make our wedding day a dream come true!
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I had always intended on going to Mon Amie's, because they were so good to my sister when she bought her wedding dress. Due to final exams at school, winter holidays, and several family birthdays, I wasn't able to make it to Mon Amie's before the 6 month mark. I went at the 5 month mark. Instead of immediately trying to sell me on a dress that would have to be rush ordered, and therefore stretching my budget, my saleswoman recommended that I see what they had in store for me to buy. I didn't expect much, because I'm not the average body type. However, I found my dress for a third of my budget. After having it altered, replacing two beads, and having it cleaned and pressed, it was like new. I was very pleased. After going with my sister for her dress, and going for myself, I realized that Mon Amie's staff is very good at keeping you within your budget. They are very friendly, and despite doing this for a living, they are very aware of how important this all is to the bride.
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~what an experience!~ So pleased @ the level of service and it 100% perfect. ^::^ & best of all it came out beautifully! >**<
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I was really pleased with Mon Amie. I hear some girls have problem with service, but I had wonderful service. I came on a weekday night, which probably helped a lot. It was nearly empty and I got lots of attention. My dress was extremely cheap for a designer dress. They were having a huge Thanksgiving sale and there was a great selection of dresses for very reasonable prices.
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I drove all the way to Orange County to get my dress at Mon Amie. I tried a few shops near Pasadena, but wasn't happy with the selection. Mon Amie is huge and they have a wide range of dresses from affordable to very expensive. I found the dress of my dreams here. They were very professional and helpful. They even allowed me to make some changes to the design of my dress. I would recommend this place to any one.
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My sister first got her dress at Mon Amie the year before I was engaged. I then got engaged and was planning my wedding to be in three months. I knew I wanted to go to Mon Amie. They were very accomodating in getting me an appointment right away to come in to try on dresses. I found the perfect dress and they called the designer to make sure they could rush it to have it made in time for my wedding. All the ladies were so wonderful to me and made the whole experience amazing. My best friend is now engaged and also went to Mon Amie this last week and got her dress, because she rememebered how great it was for me. :)
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My experience with Mon Amie and their staff was incredible. When I was searching for my wedding dress I found this beautiful Lazaro white lace dress in the window. It was my very first day looking at dresses and I feel in love with it as soon as I tried it on. My mother was in tears when she saw me! I loved the personal attention I was give from the very beginning. The seamstress was especially helpful throughout my fittings as well. I ended picking out the jewelry, shoes, headband, mantia and even added a piece of jewels to the waist to accentuate the dress. Everyone was so helpful from start to finish and I am grateful because as every bride knows, planning a wedding is stressful work. My wedding dress was amazing and I was lucky enough to get the first one in this design! I could not have dreamt for a more perfect dress and experience for myself and my husband. Thank you!
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I found the exact wedding dress that I was looking for . . . very professional, very attentive, dress was finished on time and pressed nicely.
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I was very impressed by the personal attention I received during my appointment at Mon Amie. I had just gone to David's Bridal earlier that morning and was very turned off by the lack of attention given by the associates. In addition, the changing rooms at David's Bridal reminded me of the small changing stalls you would find at Target or Kmart. However, I was very pleased to find out that a personal room was set aside for my appointment at Mon Amie. The room was spacious and had ample space for the pedestal, plenty of floor-length mirrors, and comfy chairs for my mom and sister to lounge in while they watched me change into various dresses. I had an associate personally assigned to me and stayed with me for almost 3 hours! She was extremely patient and willing to lug about 30-40 dresses in and out of the room based on my style preferences and budget. The dresses were a bit pricier than the ones I'd seen at David's Bridal but it was definitely worth it considering the personal attention and service I received. I truly felt like it was "my" own special day.
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i went to the military bride event at mon amie and got my beautiful american dress for FREE. they were so kind and helpful.
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The shop was recommended to me by a friend. It was very affordable and I was able to choose a beautiful dress. They made me feel welcome and they were very professional. I'd also recommend Mon Amie's.
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I found my dress so quickly and it was an amazing price! Your wedding dress is such a big part of how you will feel the day of your wedding and I absolutely loved my dress and felt beautiful on my wedding day. The service was outstanding and professional.
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They are very professional and helped me find my dream wedding gown that fit my personality!
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I bought my dress in the outlet and was thrilled! Very helpful staff and gorgeous large selection!
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The dress, the alterations, the communications and the complete service was wonderful, everyone was so nice and friendly.
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I loved my dress!!! The staff was so nice to me, and my dress came right on time.
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I had a great experience at Mon Amie from my initial search for a gown to the couple fittings that I had done. My wedding was out of state and they did a great job in making me feel comfortable and confident that my dress would make it to its final destinantion. It was perfect!!
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Ok, so before I decided to go to Mon Amie I read all of these horrible reviews about the place. But ... I decided to push my luck and try it out. I figured if I didn't like it I just simply would not get my dress there and it would be done. But the exact opposite happend. I got there and they were really nice considering I got stuck in traffic and was late to my appointment. My sales person was Natalie (yes we have the same name, but she was recommended to me by someone else) She was great she let me try on all the dresses I wanted and even more than once when I got it down to three different dresses. She bargained a good price for me that fell into my budget and was nothing but polite and professional the whole time. I feel in love with a dress and I left happy. When I returned for my fitting it was equally as pleasant my seanstress name was ... dammit I forgot I'll input it later. Anyways she was awesome and really truely cared about making my dress perfect for me. Even when it came down to getting all my attire pressed they agreed to press my veil even though I did not purchase it at that location. So I'm just gonna say that you should give them a shot because it worked wonderfully for me. But in the in its a decision that is completely up to you. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
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The consultants there know what they are doing! Natalie, knew what kind of dress was best for my body. She said that I was picking out all the wrong things. Boy, was she right!!! Once I put on the dress she thought was perfect, I was sold. I have never felt more beautiful!
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I found the perfect dress there right away and at a great cost! Very professional and a nice selection.
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Great people who made me feel like a princess when helping me pick out my perfect gown! On top of that they went out of their way to help accessorize! ^_^
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My mother, sister, and myself visited Mon Amie a month before the actual wedding day on a quest for accessories and such. Little did we know that the gown of my dreams was in there waiting for me to try her on. Please note that I was actually having my gown made, but the seamstress had not started cutting into the material yet. Also, before Mon Amie, I had not entered a bridal boutique once since my engagement on Christmas. To make a long story short, as I passed through the first aisle of gowns, there it was, a beautiful, unique, Amy Michelson breath of heaven gown. I owe it all to my sister, Jolina who was the first to eye the gown and quickly brought it to my attention. With the magnificent gown in my arms, Belle came to my aide to assist in me in trying on my very first fitting of a wedding gown and it was nothing less than breathtaking! And when they have the much anticipated bride walk passed the window to let the sunlight hit the gown and the timeless expression of the bride's face, while hearing gasps of amazement from strangers and finally when they see you, your awaiting family members... timeless! Gloria, the seamstress at Mon Amie, was so gracious and so very helpful, as well as Belle, that this was one of the least stressful events leading up to my wedding day. I thank you with such enthusiasm for the most wonderful experience in purchasing one of the most major and most cherished moments in a woman's life. Your service was top-notch and I highly recommend Mon Amie to any anxious bride!
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They have a huge store with friendly and helpful staff which made this task a lot easier.
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Before hearing about Mon Amie, I visited several other bridal salons and couldn't find the dress or the customer service I was seeking. A friend told me about Mon Amie and your wide selection of gowns. From my very first visit through my final fitting appointment, the customer service was top-notch and the quality of the products and services was very impressive. I found the perfect gown and felt great knowing that I was buying it from a local Orange County business. Melanie and Nancy were especially helpful! :) Thanks for everything!
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I loved everything about my experience here!-I loved my salesperson, she was not an annoying bimbo like some of those girls that "help" you.-I loved that they had sample dresses in larger sizes!! There is no other place with upscale dresses that you can try on in a size 16. I refused to pay $2000 for a dress that I couldn't try on, and at Mon Amie I tried on probably 10 dresses!-I loved my seamstress. She just "get's it" if you know what I mean. I told her I wanted my dress to be really tight, so that it would cinch my waist, and I was worried that she would make it to fit too loose, but it was perfect! Very flattering!I had no problems, everything went smooth, and I was able to buy my dream wedding dress. Thanks Mon Amie!!
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Getting my dress and hair piece at Mon Amie was absolutely wonderful! Our consultant and the manager there were just outstanding. They really listened to what we were looking for and did whatever they needed to make our experience at their bridal boutique great. My dress was so beautiful and to this day I still get compliments on it. Thank you so much!!
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I cant say enough great things about Mon Amie Bridal Salon! I had been looking for my wedding gown for a while and had not found "The Dress". At Mon Amie, I found THE DRESS just five minutes after telling my bridal consultant, Melissa, what I was looking for. When she walked in the dressing room with the dress, I knew it was the one and my eyes light up. My dress was absolutely gorgeous and I cannot thank you enough!
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My dress was beautiful! Unique, my style and fit perfectly!! I loved it!! I received tons of compliments and still am, as they are looking at m pictures!!
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I got my dress at Mon Amie bridal outlet and couldn't have been happier! They opened the outlet to brides for dresses off the rack at huge savings! My dress was perfect, and I felt like a princess. They did a perfect job on my alterations, were ontime with everything, and listened to me with all the changes I wanted done on the dress.Thank you!
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Finding my dress was probably the easiest part of wedding planning...and I owe it to Mon Amie's customer service and dedication. I went by myself (which I would recommend to any bride!) to Mon Amie on Saturday and my consultant listened to what I wanted and delivered! She brought me 10 dresses that fit my criteria and we slowly narrowed it down to two and then finally, the one! She was patient and not pushy at all. She let me decide and gave me really honest feedback. She also wasn't insisting I buy the most expensive dress - she made sure I felt good about the dress I was wearing, which I thought was great. I ended up spending 1/5 of what I budgeted and absolutely LOVED my dress. Although Costa Mesa is a bit of a drive from Santa Monica, I would recommend Mon Amie to any bride!
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Best place to get your dress!!! Let them know your budget and you will get the dress of your dreams. Great service and the alterations went well since I am the shortest person and they managed to make dress porportionate with my size. My sister in law went there, I went there, and hopefully one day my sister will too!
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We had a fabulous experience at Mon Amie! I found the dress of my dreams and was so thankful for all of the professional help that Mon Amie provided. My seamstress was Jenny and my Mom and I fell in love with her! She was so hilarious and always kept the mood light and fun. She's extremely talented and I can't thank her enough for fitting me into my dream wedding gown!
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They were very friendly and made my dress fit perfectly! I love the shoes I bought there as well!
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It's pretty overwhelming to look for a wedding dress, knowing how special that one day will be. I thought there we so many beautiful salons to go to but when I went to Mon Amie the selection of dresses took my breath away! Natalie G. patiently walked me through all the styles and options for me. Her commitment was touching and I left there feeling like she should come to my wedding! I found the perfect dress of coarse and Louise N. took care the alterations. They were very dependable and timely. After a couple visits I wanted to invite her to my wedding as well! LOL Needless to say I love the whole group there at Mon Amie and I truly received the dress of my dreams! It was one of the most pleasant, memorable and rewarding experiences of my wedding planning.
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I had such a wonderful experience with your bridal salon. I very much enjoyed customizing my wedding jacket! Thank you to your wonderful staff!
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Mon Amie was fabulous. I had a wonderful experience with them, from picking out my dress (the very first time I tried on dresses, might I add), to the fittings, alterations, and selection of jewelry, veil, and shoes. If you can make a trunk show weekend, that's always fun - because I bought my gorgeous Jim Hjelm during a trunk show weekend I got to pick a 2011, hot off the runway. Plus, I had the pleasure of meeting the designer of my dress, the lovely, gracious, and incredibly talented, Francesca Pitera.
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This place was great. although it is pricy, my Jim Heljm gown was beautifully fixed and just georgeous! although I lost weight from my last fitting to my wedding day, the dress still looked great. I recieved many complemements on my dress. The seamstress did a great job and knew just how to fix my dress to fit my petite and short frame.
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The dresses at Mon Amie are absolutely stunning. Almost every dress I tried on I just loved and it was difficult for me to choose just one! The gowns are fresh, modern, elegant, classy, and just different. The staff here is so accommodating and sweet. I loved my dress and got married in May 2011; I received so many compliments about my dress.
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Mon Amie treated me so well! They listened to my budget and style requests and brought me lovely gowns to suit. From my first visit to my final fittings they made special arrangements to suit my somewhat tight schedule and their team of master seamstresses did wonders with my alterations.
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I had looked for a wedding dress all over northern california and I found dresses I like but had yet to make a purchase. My parents live in the Los Angeles area so when I was visiting them my Mom and I visited Mon Amie. We did not have an appointment so we just browsed however we made it clear to them that we really wanted to try on some dresses and they were able to squeeze us in. This store is beautiful. I love how you can touch and fell every dress and pick out the ones that you want to try on. In many of the other stores I visited the dresses were shoved into bags on racks so you could not easily see what they looked like. I found the dress I wound up buying by seeing it hanging nicely with other dresses by the same designer. Mon Amie also has the largest stock of dresses. They had every dress that I had tried on at other stores so I was able to compare my previous favorites to the dress that I ultimately bought.
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I purchased my dress at Mon Amie the first day I went dress shopping! I had no intentions of buying it then, but it was a Lazaro Trunk Show and Lazaro himself was there--he showed me what the dress would really look like on someone as small as me and I had to buy it then! Thank you Mon Amie! Our wedding day was more than we could have ever imagined! :)Cheers,
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I love Mon Amie and its staff. They were very helpful and accommodating from beginning to end! Mayra and Virginia helped me find my beautiful dress and beaded belt/sash both by Lazaro, Jenny C helped me with my veil and accessories, and seamstress Jenny made my dress feel like it was customized perfectly to my body (I had a waist and a set of "girls" that I didn't think existed!), and of course the managers Beth and Kelly who were there every step of the way!!!
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The gown-choosing experience for me was special from the moment I booked my appointment to the day I picked up my gown! I am actually sad that I don't have a reason to go and shop there some more! Rebecca was my consultant and she was so helpful, sensitive, and generous with her time. Never did I feel rushed nor pressed to purchase. She gave me honest and loving advice like a friend or a mom would which truly helped my selection process. I bought one of Lazaro's new gowns from his spring collection and am thrilled to this day by my selection and experience - I have never felt more beautiful! Thank you Mon Amie, and Thank you Rebecca!
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Loved my dress! I wasable to take it home the same day. They provided me with the best consultant Natalie to help me with my 3 month wedding deadline.
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When I was there last August, I had a chance to talk to a lot of other brides and they all had different stories. So many of them said they had planned wedding after wedding only to have their fiances deployed unexpectedly. My husband’s deployment was extended by a month, giving us only a month after he returned to finish planning the little things for the wedding. Deployments are a hard thing to deal with, especially when planning a wedding, and your event brings a little sunshine to a dreary situation. Thank you, again. It is much appreciated."
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I wanted to thank Mon Amie for all of their help- everyone was so wonderful! I had the absolute perfect dress for our beautiful wedding day!! A huge THANK YOU to Mon Amie Bridal Salon for helping me to pick the gown of my dreams!
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Mon Amie was recommended to me by a friend. The bridal salon was amazing. The elderly woman that helped me was so incredibly sweet AND kept to my budget. Within five dresses, I had found the one. After trying it on a year later, it was still perfect. The alterations department did a wonderful job of fitting it to my size (even though I'd dropped two sizes that year). I would highly recommend this vendor.
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Thanks to all of you at Mon Amie! You made the most important day of my life so easy with the help you all provided at every visit I made. I have already recommended you guys to my newly engaged friends, and I only hope they have the same great experience I did. Thanks again!
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I only purchased my dress here as I had to do my alts in another state. I had somewhat of an idea of what I was looking for. After trying on 3 dresses, I asked the woman if she had a dress that might be a combination of two of them. Sure enough she walks in with "that dress". Personal attention was great. Also got my jewelry and veil here. Great quality!
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Great experience ever I bought my dress from here and I will always be thankful for all there help and kindness!
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I said "yes to the dress" at Mon Amie and couldn't be happier! They were the first bridal shop I visited, and I walked away two hours later with my dress picked out! They were so professional, friendly, and budget conscious. Unlike the show "Say Yes to the Dress," they did not show me any gowns that were out of my budget, which was very important for me. Desiree was my consultant, and she was so sweet and let me pick out all of my dresses, which made me feel like she had my best interest in mind. She did not try to persuade me into buying anything at all. I brought my mom and sister with me to the appointment, and they were able to sit in a private area and watch me come out in each dress. It was a very intimate experience, with no more than two brides in the salon at the same time. I went to David's Bridal at a later time to pick out bridesmaid dresses, and was appalled at how chaotic, impersonal, and public the whole process was. Anyway, I tried on about 6 dresses, and fell in love with the very first dress! I had to rush order the dress and was really worried it wouldn't come in on time, but it ended up arriving about a month early! The dress fitting process was a breeze (I only had to go in twice). The woman who did my alterations really listened to me, which I appreciated. In the end, my dress fit beautifully, the train was perfect, the bustle was perfect, etc. I could go on and on. I felt so beautiful that day, and am so grateful to Mon Amie for making my wedding dress dream a reality. I would definitely recommend them to any other bride! Thank you, Mon Amie!!!
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Great, friendly amazing staff. I felt so comfortable and confident through every consultation. Thank you for being a part of such an important part of my life.
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Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience we had at the salon; from Vickie, our sales associate, to Lupe, our seamstress. Thank you all so much. Thank you.
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I enjoyed the special attention and expertise of Nancy at Mon Amie during my final fotting appointments. This experience added to the happiness of my wedding day.
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I love Mon Amie...as soon as you walk into the store, you know you are going to buy a dress with beauty and quality...the entire staff is so helpful and even sympathetic when you have to cry for a minute :) My dress was not very expensive, but I got so many compliments on it throughout the night and after the wedding...Sonya Taherian is the best alterationist!!!...and she makes gorgeous accessories :) I don't think anyone would be disappointed after buying a dress from this Bridal Salon...thank you Mon Amie~
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I had Nataly as my dress consultant and she was amazing. I brought in several pictures of the dresses I liked and with that she pulled 7 out of the 7000 dresses into my dressing room. I had a 3,000 budget but she ended up bringing in a dress that was only $1,700 and to my surprise it was the one! I had wonderful experiences there and highly recommend it. It can be a bit pricey is the only thing but I felt like the most beautiful woman in the world in that dress and it was worth every penny!
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High end, huge selection. Not the place to come if you're on a low budget but if you want a fabulous gown and can afford a bit more then average I would recommend.
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This is a fantastic place to find the wedding dress of your dreams. They have such an incredible selection of dresses ranging from $500 to $10,000. Also, they have so many accessories to make you look like the princess that you deserve to be on your wedding day. I highly recommend this store.
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I had a great experience with Mon Amie. I went thinking I was going to just try on as many dresses as I could. I did and ended up finding the perfect dress for me at a very reasonable price. They did my tailoring as well and I was very pleased with the end result.
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My dress and jewelry were altered to fit me exactly right, and left me feeling like an absolute princess on my wedding day! I had beautiful custom jewelry made for me, designed by Jessica in the Boutique. And Gloria patiently perfected the alterations to my dress to make it look like it had been designed just for me. Highly recommend!
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I purchased a Pronovias dress from Mon Amie off the rack. They cleaned it and repaired it to restore it to "new" quality before I started my fittings. What I liked is that I asked my salesperson not to bring me any dresses that were out of my price range so that I wouldn't be tempted to spend more than I could afford and she didn't. I absolutely loved my dress and it fit beautifully. They have a great selection and dresses in all price ranges. I wouldn't suggest buying your veil or accessories there though because they are really pricey and you can find the same ones online for cheaper.
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I purchased a beautiful Jim Hjelm gown from Mon Amie last year for my wedding. While this was a bit out of my price range, I wasn't find 'the dress' in the $1500 and under category. If you are will to spend over $2000, this is the store for you. They have a ton of dresses, and lots of the what I would call 'mid-range' of bridal dresses ($1500 - $4000). I went on the Jim Hjelm trunk show day (Mon Amie has a lot of these, which is great), so I received 10% off of my dress. In addition, because it was a trunk show, I was able to get a Jim Hjelm gown that wasn't carried by many salons. Everyone was super friendly and helpful during my appointment, though I do have to say that after my dress was purchased and I went in for my presentation appointment, I sort of just felt like I was being rushed through. It's ok though, because I got my dress and it was wonderful. I did not have alterations done here, so I cannot speak for the alterations department. One thing that was nice about the women who helped me was that they really did order me the size dress that would best fit me. I have had bad experiences with bridal shops ordering me way too large bridesmaid dresses hoping to get alteration money, but Mon Amie did not do this.All in all, it a great bridal salon, and I am happy I was able to buy my dress from them.
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My experience with Mon Amie was amazing. From the time I started looking for a dress to the final fitting I had no qualms about my decision to use Mon Amie. Every staff member I interacted with was extremely professional and always very friendly. They have a great selection of gorgeous dresses that are great for all budget ranges. I would highly recommend them.
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I went to Mon Amie in August and they were having a 50% off sale. So I bought a gown that was originally $8,000 for $4,000! What a value! Each one of the ladies that helped me were so wonderful and really understood my "quest" for the perfect dress! In fact, they knew what would look good on me better than I did. The seamstress was perfect and made the dress really fit like a glove!
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I fell in love with my dress before I ever set foot in the salon. It was featured in a bridal magazine and Mon Ami happened to be one of the stores that carried this designer and this particular dress. I made an appointment and spent a lovely afternoon with my maid of honor trying on the most exquisite gowns! In the end... you guessed it! I chose the gown I had called about in the first place. It is a fairy-tale dress... and I felt like a princess on my wedding day. I will admit, Mon Ami is high-end retail. However, you get what you pay for. Efficient, professional, courteous service, perfect alterations and an atmosphere of serene elegance. I tried to be practical and kept trying on less expensive dresses... but only my dress was "the" dress. Looking back, it was so worth it!
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Great service, dress came in on time. Alterations were pricey, but I didn't know else where to bring a beaded ball gown for badly needed alterations on the bodice (I needed about 4 inches taken off). The dress fit perfectly on the day of the wedding.
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Wide variety of great selections. Found my perfect dress! Everyone was pleasant, nice and professional. Gave me no worries!
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Mon Amie was great to work with. They had so many choices and sizes to try on. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The only thing was the tailoring was very expensive.
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Mon Amie has a large selection of elegant and sophisticated dresses. The staff are friendly and do their best to accommodate your budget. They do nickle and dime their way and will try to upsell you. The veils and jewelry are overpriced, and alterations and dry cleaning (charged seperately) are expensive. However, their dress selection is lovely.I'm a tall girl (6'2") and selected a silk gown from Amy Michelson of which I actually had to hem.
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Mon Amie is the best place in Orange County for gorgeous wedding gowns. They have the best selection and the most professional staff. Buying a wedding gown is not only about the purchase, but about the experience. The Mon Amie staff have the classic touch that make the experience so fabulous for any bride. It is an all-in-one stop shop. I think I bought practically everything there (dress, undergarments, shoes) except my jewelry. It is on the more expensive side but you really do pay for amazing service.
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I found my dress at the Justine Mcaffrey Trunk show. It was the first dress I tried on, and I fell in love!! The staff was very friendly. Of couse it is hard for a bridal shop to be flexible because they have to go by the designers rules, but they did the best they could.
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Mon Amie is a great bridal salon. And alterations was wonderful and they custom made my jewelry for me. Cannot say enough good things.
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Every visit at Mon Amie Bridal was nothing but a great experience. My bridal consultant Vicki was so nice, helpful, and professional. She directed us to dresses that were in my price range and had me, my mom, and sister pick out some out for me to try on. The dress she picked out for me ended up being "the one" - I looked and felt great, it accentuated the parts of my body I liked (my boobs and butt in particular), and it was priced lower than the gowns my sister and I picked out. I never felt pressured to make a purchase, but I after my first appointment, I didn't bother going to any other salon as I only wanted to work with Vicki.I went back to Mon Amie for my first alterations appointment where I was then greeted by Jenny. Oh Jenny – she is a Godsend to say the least. She figured out how to remove the bunching in the front and big gap at the back of the dress without compromising the details that made me fall in love with the dress. Jenny also served as sort of a fashion design consultant. Jenny recommended what bra and underwear we should use for the best cleavage. She suggested accessories and hairstyles. She even showed us how to walk down the aisle and pose for pictures!I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else to go shopping and get alterations done for my dress. It must have been fate for Mon Amie to pair me with shorties, like myself, that understood my body type. Thank you Mon Amie!!!
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This place is pricey but they have a fabulous selection & top quality designers. I ordered a Lian Carlo gown & it came in early. The alterations turned out great & I absolutely loved my dress!
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There were a few little issues with the alterations to my dress but in the end they came through and my dress looked great!
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I had a wonderful experience at Mon Amie. Everyone who works there is very nice. When you make an appointment you work with one girl who focuses on you for the entirety of the appointment. They are very nice and not fake at all. The one thing I will say is that the dresses are overpriced compared to other bridal salons. However, I felt it was worth it because I knew my dress was in good hands. The alterations services were also wonderful. They did a great job!!
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Mon Amie seems to be a huge store with options for every bride, from every style to every price. At our first meeting I immediately found the gown that I would wear, and I felt very comfortable the whole time. The staff is very helpful, personable and professional. The experience was quick and easy, from the first trial to the last fitting, and the gowns were beautiful - a very wide selection.
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My sister and best friend both got their gowns from Mon Amie, so it was a natural choice for me. Deanna was my consultant, and she was very patient with me. I was able to get my dream gown because they were able to sell me the sample gown used in the showroom, which was in great shape. Many people thought the gown was vintage because it was so unique. They have a great dress selection, but I would recommend being a savvy bride there. The simplest veils are very overpriced. I was quoted $300 for a chapel length veil. I ended up making mine for about $5. Also, I wouldn't recommend getting your gown altered there. We were quoted at least $500. I ended getting mine done beautifully by an independent tailor for around $300. Overall, I think the dress selection can't be beat in Southern California. But do go in knowing what you want, because the place can become overwhelming. Thank you, Mon Amie!
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The sales girl and seamstress were amazing. The selection was the best I'd seen.
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Dresses are on the expensive side, but I got some help from a trunk show promotion which was great. Dress was gorgeous, and service was excellent. They have a large selection, which is really nice.
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Had a great experience overall, but the dresses and accessories are a little pricey. I loved that I could get my tailoring done in the store!
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Mon Amie has beautiful gowns and so many to choose from! The day we went to try on gowns for the first time was more than I expected and we had a wonderful time! Our stylist was a pleasure to work with and she pulled a perfect gown that we ended up purchasing that day. My later fittings has a few minor bumps that we did get through, they caused me some stress because of a few "hidden cost" issues and problems with my dress but we got through it all. Overall I would recommend them just know your dress and allow plenty of advance time to order.
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I came here with my sister about 8 years ago when she was looking for her wedidng dress and it was a mess. However, I went back last year for my own wedding dress based on recent good reviews and was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency of the girls, there. I found a dress that cost $1200 (great deal) but with alterations, petticoat, veil, etc. it came out to more than double what I paid for the dress itself. Watch out for the alterations fees, and when the seamstress takes in the hem, make sure she takes in the underskirt as well (and I'm not talking about the petticoat) because I kept tripping on the underskirt at my wedding. So, anyway, I decided to get everything done there simply because I live far from the shop and didn't want to deal with the hassle of finding another seamstress. My jewelry, which was part of the Rene Pawele line, was made there and I was extremely pleased with them. The price tag was about $500-600 for earrings and the necklace combined, but as I was told by the saleswomen at Mon Amie, I was way under budget compared to most of the brides that walked into the store. Overall, I had a nice experience. Everything was completed on time and I didn't have to worry much.
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This is a great one-stop bridal salon for all the brides out there. If you're looking for high-end couture and non-couture dresses, this is the place to go and shop. They have a huge selection. Prices are somewhat affordable and reasonable given for the quality of the dress. The only problem is their flexibility in schedule makes it very difficult for brides, especially if you're working. Other than that, this place is wonderful!
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I had the dress of my dreams at a very affordable price. My consultant knew exactly what I wanted from only a few questions.
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Had great dresses in every price range. Alterations were fantastic. The ladies were also very helpful with shoes and other details.
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There is one universal compliment I received wearing my dress from Mon Amie... "stunning." It's not often you hear such a great compliment, so it's tough to forget. I decided to buy from Mon Amie because my best friend got her dress there. Also, my fiance wanted me to have the "princess experience." That's exactly what I got at Mon Amie. I was treated like I was the most important person in the room. When my friends and family were off pulling dresses, my consultant, July, went to the back and pulled what turned out to be my dress. July had me try on her choice first and there was no need to try on any more dresses. It was the one. The gorgeous ivory organza was perfect for my beach wedding in Malibu. Thank you Mon Amie for helping make my day perfect.
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I loved the amount of dresses in a variety of styles and price points. I found a gorgeous dress and they were so helpful !
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Excellent selection! After shopping for a dress for months, I finally was able to find my dress! I had to have the dress shipped to me in Arizona, and it took a little longer than anticipated, but it was worth it!
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Not cheap, but that shouldn't matter! Found most of our dress-related items here, b-eautiful!
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I got the most beautiful, unique wedding gown from Mon Amie. I am a plus size bride and at the time they had their La Femme section, which catered to us healthy girls. Sadly, I don't think they carry the La Femme line anymore. I had a great experience from the moment I entered the salon to the day I took my dress home after alterations. :)
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They have a large selection of dresses. I found 3 dresses I liked and chose one out of the 3. I was happy with everything except I have to say their alterations were very expensive. Other than that, they were great.
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Excellent service and selection!
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Loved Mon Amie!!!!!!!!!!!! It was funny, when i got to the salon, we were a little early for my appt so we rummaged through some of their million dresses that they have. almost immediately i saw one that i LOVED. It was Cymbaline- Euriell. I was holding it when the assistant came out and introduced herself. We started the apt, and she pulled some dresses and we tried on the first one of many that my mom and sister pulled, and I was like.. nooo this is definitley not what I want. But then she asked me, what do I want? And I was like, can we go back outside? I went and got that Cymbeline Dress again, and she was like,, weren't you holding on to this when I was talking to you? and i said YES ! and I tried it on. I fell in love for the second time in my entire life!Loved it! It fit perfect! Everything about it, except for the price. Then she goes, well, the funny thing is, this is the only Cymbeline dress we have in the store right now, its brand new, and no one has tried it on, and it fits you PERFECTLY. Liza, TAKE IT HOME!So I did! She knew exactly what I wanted, and pushed me to go with my gut feeling. I'd recommend this to everyone because honestly, their selection was the very best! I rated it a little low because when coming back to pick up the dress, I dealt with some really snobby phone clerks. I shouldn't have to call back 3 times to find out what time they are open on a Tuesday.Also, their irregular business hours, they sort of suck. haha ;)
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Mon Amie is mainly an up scale bridal salon, but they have a great discontinued/sale rack. I bought my dress on the first visit and it was only the third dress I tried on. They listened to what I wanted and they were really helpful. Make sure you make an appointment or go on a week day. The weekends are very busy! If you want to take your time and enjoy the experience without bumping in to other brides, call first. Other than that, they were very helpful and everything was on time or early. I loved my dress and the service!
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My mother and I made a day of Mon Amie but not expecting too much... really just to look around. But we started looking and looking and we saw some beautiful dresses. I picked out 5 dresses but found "the one" after 3. The ladies there were very helpful in assisting us and helped pick out matching shoes, a veil and a petty coat. We were out of there for under $1,500.00 but they took all the worry out of it for me. I was completely satisfied with the dress!




I found my dress in the bridal outlet at Mon Amie. It was in perfect condition other than a broken zipper, and their alterations staff was easily able to fix it and outfit me with a dress that I loved within my budget!
While I got a bargain, I can see how this one-stop shop can quickly break the bank. The prices for accessories, alterations, and pressing the dress were very high. I spent as much on the alterations and the pressing as I did the dress.
Overall though, they have a great selection plus a helpful and friendly staff. So, if you have the money to spend or you're willing to shop off the rack, you should definitely check this place out.




I did my original dress shopping alone – I couldn’t get my mom to come along with me for a number of reasons. Grace was amazing – I came in on a Tuesday morning by myself for my “hour” appointment and stayed for two. She and the manager played dress up with me to our hearts content because I hadn’t given myself a specific idea of what I wanted as my gown. I tried on everything from Amy Michelson to no-name designers (Exclusives who?). They really paid a lot of attention to me and stayed within my budget.
I found my dress misplaced on a clearance rack. It wasn’t attractive in the bag. I figured I’d give it a shot. I’m so glad that they helped put together the whole package (veil, sash) because it sold me.
When I brought my mom & a girlfriend to make the final decision we weren’t pressured and the entire process went smoothly even though I ordered rather late. My dress came in two months early.
The ONLY unhappy experience I had was during the pickup. We arrived on time and were made to wait so someone buying shoes would be serviced since they were so sorely understaffed the day after Christmas. I had made it VERY clear that all I wanted to do was get in my dress, verify its fit, and get out of there (my parents moved out of state that night and we had a moving van sitting at our house while we were at Mon Amie). Unfortunately she still insisted on putting loads of expensive jewelry on me and pushing flower girl baskets and ring bearer pillows and other random things that I didn’t need, want, or wouldn’t have bought from them anyways. I opted to have my alterations done with a private seamstress (Mahtab) so I saved myself the $350+ I was originally quoted.




I really like mon ami. Even though it is a little stuffy, the selection is unbeatable and the designers are awesome. I wish I could have bought my dress here, but ended up somewhere else where the price was easier on the pocket!




Grace was very sweet and helpful. She helped narrow down my focus and even had me try on dresses that I would never think to try on. She also made it fun and interesting for the people that accompanied me to Mon Amie. She had each girl pick out three dresses for me to try on. I ended up hating all the dresses I picked and loved two Pronovias gowns my girl friends picked out. The only negatives was the pricing and difficulty in getting the style number/name of the gowns to shop elsewhere.




Super helpful staff but be sure to have an appointment! I went to four stores to look at the same dress but they were the most pleasant here and helped find accessories to match. They really take their time on their clients. Alterations here are a little over priced though, I took mine elsewhere. Overall, defintely recommend for selection and service!




Grade: B
I ordered my Lazaro dress through Mon Amie, and the dress came a month before the promised date. I received a 10% discount through a trunk show special, and that was one reason why I chose to purchase from Mon Amie. My consultant Bella was neither pushy nor sincere - she just did her job. She showed me dresses in different ranges, but all within my budget and style requests. They did have a pretty good selection of dresses. All but 2 of the dresses I wanted to try on were there (Lazaro, Ines di Santo). They did not carry the exact Pronovias I wanted to see and no Melissa Sweet wedding gowns at the time. I'm mostly neutral about Mon Amie. They did quote me two different prices on the veil I ordered ($450 difference in price), but they honored the original price. I ordered the size I wanted, even though they wanted me to order one size up so I signed a waiver. I did get hollow-to-hem included since it was ordered during the trunk show.
Alterations were very expensive (~$560), but I did ask for a lot of changes. For example, I changed my dress to a sweetheart neckline. This also included bustling, alterations on the side of the dress, alterations in the bust area and alterations in the waist. Nancy is a sweetheart, though. I did like working with her.
I was going to give them a 3, but the reason why they deserve a 4 is because I did receive a free dress through their military event. As my husband is active military, Mon Amie has a special community event honoring those in the military. They were extremely generous during this event, and their staff were doting on each and every one of us who walked in. They also gave other freebies such as a veil, shoes, bridal kit, and prizes. As a result, I was actually glad to purchase my dress from them. I ended up not wearing the dress and ordering another one, but I still believe Mon Amie is very kind to think of our military men and women.




I went to Mon Amie for my first time dress outing. I had a great time! They were very helpful and made me feel beautiful when I tried on gowns. The only reason I didnt give them 5 stars was because I wasnt able to take pictures of the favored dresses I tried on... I dont think it is ever okay for a salon to not allow you to take pictures especially if you are going to make such a big decision and spend a lot of money. I was so inbetween dresses that I decided NOT to buy from there... I may have if I was able to take home pictures.




This was my 4th place I went to try on dresses.. I actually had another one picked out but wanted to be sure. They were able to fit me in for an appointment the next day and once I got there they were very sweet. The girls seem professional. They kept pulling dresses for me to see and everytime I went out with a new dress all the girls kept making comments on how beautiful I looked. I actually purchased a dress that the owners daugher designed so i couldn't get it anywhere else. It was expensive but I think it will be worth the $$$. They also aren't charging me to add a biger cup size and alterations do nt sseem to be really expensive.. I'll post after if I have any complaints.. but so far they were very sweet.. They even gave me a congrats bag with lots of magazines and a hug before i walked out the door. =)




Mon Amie was was of the first bridal stores I went to. I drove down to Costa Mesa from LA because I knew that they had a huge selection and I wanted to get a sense of the type of dress I wanted. I went during the day on a weekday and the salon was not super busy. There was maybe 1-2 other brides there while I was there. My consultant was very helpful and just sort of left me and my two good friends I brought in to look at dresses. She would come and grab what we liked and bring it to the room and I think she made a couple of her own suggestions, which I liked. She wasn't pushy, but she was very helpful and gave me her honest opinion about a dress that I liked but wasn't completely sold on. I tried on a Monique Lhuillier gown loved it. I hated the sash that was on it, so she brought in some other ones and we found one I loved. I walked around the salon in the dress and there was never a moment were I felt rushed at all. I told her I wanted to think about it and she told me to wait until the next month to order it if I decided to since they were having a trunk sale. I thought that was totally nice of her and really appreciated it. (You get 10% off at the trunk show).
When I called to make the appointment for the trunk show I wanted to get a quote for the sash I wanted, plus extra length since I knew those would be extras. I had planned to just get the dress from the Monique Lhuillier store up in LA if the cost wasn't that different so I wouldn't have to drive down to Costa Mesa. When I told her that is why I was asking, she told me to wait for a second and she went and asked her manager to give me a deal. I ended up getting the sash (normally about $125) and the extra length ($700) for free. Plus I got the 10% because it was a trunk show.
When I went again to order it, she was super helpful again and it was a great experience.
Picking it up was fine, but for some reason I felt like they didn't make it as special as I wanted it to be. It came in about month early and the day I went to pick it up the salon was super busy. They had me try it on in the outlet part of the store and the woman that helped me was sort of rushing me and seemed more interested in selling me a bra than letting me have that "I am in MY dress for the first time" moment.
I didn't get my alterations done there, so I can't speak so that at all :)




I am so surprised to find so many bad reviews on here for Mon Amie. I had a good experience with them. After looking for a few months for my dress I found it here. Alot of the prices did seem high compared to other stores, but I was not able to find my dress anywhere else so I had to give up the cash.
Overall I was pleased with customer service and the my dress. Though I wish they were not that expensive!




i orignally went to mon amie to look for a gown after reading a bunch of reviews (good & bad). i was turned on by the amount of larger size samples they had. i loved my sales clerk, she was one of the more seasoned ladies working there and i am very glad i was paired with her. i don't think i would have taken well to some of those young girls. i would advise anyone going there to ask specifically for one of the more experienced ladies. so, i lucked out and found my dress on the first trip. they waived the charge for the extended size fee on my gown. i ordered it in july and the dress arrived right before thanksgiving as they said it would. there were no issues with it except for it being pretty big, i lost about ten pounds but i was swimming in it. i decided not to do the alterations there because the drive to costa mesa from the westside was just too much of a hassle. all in all, i would say it was a nice experience.




Mon Amie has a huge selection and was very nice to work with. They came down on the price a little, since the dress I fell in love with was outside my budget, though not as much as I would have liked…=) They were a little pushy to get the sale, but no worse than any other bridal salon I went to.
Their customer service, however, is what gets them the grade. When my mom came in from out of town 6 weeks after I bought the dress, they not only let me come down and try it on for her, they let me try on 3 others I’d looked at so my mom could get the dress-shopping experience with me. It made her day!
My dress came in almost a month early, was in fine condition and was the size I ordered. They get the minus for 2 reasons: 1) They have weird appointment times for trying on dresses—only 2 slots a day when all the girls come down. When a friend of mine and I went for her dress, we got lost and were late, and we had to wait 2 hours for the next appointment wave. 2) Once my dress came in, I was disappointed that I hadn't followed my gut and ordered the size I thought I needed. It's way too big. Not sure if I'm cynical enough to believe that was purposeful in hopes I'd get alterations with them, so that's not the reason for the minus. Based on the material, etc. I feel I was overcharged. It could be buyer's remorse, which is why I'm not being harsher.




I had a great experience with Mon Amie, they were very courteous and professional and let me try on dress after dress. They are definitely on the pricey side and I'm sure if I would have kept looking, I could have found my dress cheaper somewhere else, but hind sight is 20/20. I did not do my alterations at Mon Amie, however, they are very expensive on that end. I used Janet Brunton instead.




I know there have been a lot of bad things said about Mon Amie, but I had a good experience there. They have a very large selection of dresses, the store is clean and bright and the staff is helpful. I went during the middle of the week and there was hardly anyone in the store. I asked them to throw in a veil for free, and they did. I was able to take pictures without any problems as well.
They only get an A- because I know that their dresses are more expensive than elsewhere (I saw the same dress at Jinny's for $300 less). Also, they weren't quite as friendly when I came to pick up the dress.




Mon Ami is a great place! Lots and lots of dresses, for a variety of prices. Make an appointment and bring some girlfriends. Ultimately the price of the dresses that I liked were too expensive and then the altering would be another $400! Sorry - good experience but too much $$!! They also don't allow any picture taking, which was no fun for the girls!!




Purchasing my wedding dress was one of the most memorable experiences. I enjoyed it tremendously and it was because of Mon Amie. The salon is very elegant and they have a wide selection of gowns for every price range. I only took a friend to try on the dresses so we had our own little private room. When I selected the dress, I walked down their aisle and stood on a riser in front of a 3 way mirror. I felt very special. I did not find their service as consistent and it seems as though when you decide on the dress the "da-da" effect is taken away. I recommend this salon; however, it is pricey.
I decided to get my dress altered somewhere else. I brought my dress home and I am happy.




First the positives: The staff there is so so nice! And the collection of dresses are AMAZING! So gorgeous and contempary and so many to chose from! My consultant really listened to what my preferences were and came up with some amazing gowns. That said, onto the major negative: Our appointment was at 4:00 and we came early, at about quarter to 4. They didn't see us until 4:45. They were obviously way overbooked. The wait was definitely annoying but in the end worth it.




Mon Amie has a wide selection of bridal gowns. It is a good place to start and find the style you are looking for. If you find a dress that you like I would suggest looking at other stores and doing some price comparisons. I loved my dress and was able to buy it off the rack for 40% off, so I couldn't resist. I also bought my earrings & hair piece (both by Rene Pawele)there, they were both a bit expensive (probably find something less expensive on Esty) but they were exactly what I was looking for. Rene is there several times a month and will also customize her products for you. Overall I would recommend Mon Amie. They are very knowledgeable $ professional. If you could avoid certain services like dry cleaning, alterations and buying a sash there I would. They wanted to charge me $180 for a sash. I bought the same exact brand of double sides ribbon for $15 on clearance and Mahtab made the sash for me when altering my dress at no additional cost.




Mon Amie is a pretty big bridal store. They have tons of selections, but this also means this place can get very crowded - especially on Saturdays! They have tons of staff on hand to help you... when I got there I signed in and they gave me a beeper and told me someone would be with me shortly. In less than 5 minutes, they were ready for me. I was asked my budget and directed to the sections that had dresses within my range. I picked out and tried on a bunch but none that I loved. The entire store seems to be in a frenzy and I felt rushed here.
The employee who helped me was nice enough, but all in all kind of a draining experience. I later went to La Soie in Tustin and found my beautiful wedding dress there.




My overall experience with Mon Amie was pleasant. Their staff is friendly and helpful and they will try their hardest to help you find a gown that is meant for you. I love my gown and feel very lucky to have found it - it was the fifth one I tried on!
My one concern for future brides choosing Mon Amie as their vendor is that they will push you to order your dress one size larger than you need. I was told by one of the saleswomen that "Most brides do not lose the weight", thus I was ordered a gown one size larger than what I had fit into at the time of purchase. And sure enough, I did lose the weight and needed a few alterations, which were not cheap. Another saleswoman later remarked that "Actually, most brides lose 15lbs on average." Due to the design of the dress, the alterations needed widened the bust (it was a halter style) a bit too much for my taste. I would not direct anyone away from Mon Amie, but would advise them to purchase with caution and a clear idea of what they want.




Awesome selection, nice people (Virginia was absolutely patient). I had heard great things about Mon Amie, so it was my first and only destination. I made sure to go on a trunk sale date (10% off) for a certain designer.
My only complaint: The sizing that they give you is off for some designers. I trusted them to sell me the closest size to my body. I am a size 4 in street clothing, and usually a 2 in formal wear. According to my measurements, I was supposedly a 4 in an Amy Michaelson gown, and I took their word for it since they are the experts. When it arrived...it was huge on me all around (bust, waist, hips)! I had not lost any weight, and it was disappointing to know how many extra alterations I would need. When I pointed this out and requested to send it back in exchange for a size 2, they would not do it. For a moment, I wondered if they do that on purpose to guarantee more alterations for the salon. Hopefully, it was just bad luck.




I had a decent initial experience with this salon. On my first visit, I told them my budget and the salesperson I was working with brought me many beautiful gowns to try on, most WAY below the number I quoted her as my budget. I loved many of the gowns I tried on, but when I went around the store to look around for myself, I eyeballed a gown in the window that just screamed me. I asked the saleswoman if I could try it on, and she let me know that it was a bit above the budget I had quoted to her or else she would have brought it to me in the first place. Of course I ended up falling in love with it the second I saw it on me, but I also really liked another one of the gowns she had brought me earlier. The salesperson told me to walk down their "fake aisle" to make the ultimate decision. I did this with the two dresses I liked, and both the salesperson and the manager told me they loved both gowns but thought the less expensive one would make me happier since it was more in my budget. Their response indicated that they were most concerned with making me happy rather than selling me the more expensive gown. However, the second I tried on the more expensive gown I knew it was "the one" (as did my bridesmaids that were with me), and I made the decision to go a bit over my original budget.
Mon Amie's customer service does drop off quite a bit once you've purchased a gown there. It seems to me like once they make the sale, no more effort is to be wasted on you. They have very inconvenient alteration appointment times and are generally overpriced. I have mixed feelings on whether I would recommend them to a friend. Their selection is great and I think it's worth a visit to try gowns on, but you can do better elsewhere.




I bought my Pronovias dress from Mon Amie. The dress is beautiful & the salesgirl was helpful at finding me a beautiful dress in my price range. I did feel that initially the consultant thought I wasn't serious about buying a dress & she seemed a little cold & annoyed. My budget was under $1,200 so that may have annoyed her as well! I do have to say that she was good at her job & helping me to narrow down my choices. She also found me a highly detailed dress for a good price. Once my mom arrived she knew that we meant business & then she poured on the sugar. I opted to not get my dress altered there since the alterations fees are out of this world. I got my dress in before the rush alterations deadline but they couldn't fit me in until after the deadline. I took my dress somewhere else & was very happy with the results.




The Cons of this Salon out weighed the pros I am sorry to say. I hate leaving bad reviews but I had to on this place. I had read some really bad reviews about this location and they all seem to be the truth. When We first got there I was really excited to try on dresses. I told my consultant that I wanted a mermaid fit dress hoping this would give her ideas unfortunatly it didnt all she really did was follow me around while myself and family looked for dresses. My family and I had chosen all of the dresses I had tried on. She was absolutley no help she had no opions to share nothing she basically just got me in and out of the gowns. My mom fluffed the gowns I tried on and other people's family members actually that were there gave there opinons besides my family, Which really Helped.I had also tried on a dress that was from the designer that was there for the trunk show. I had really liked the dress and had expected him to speak to me in regards to the dress and he never did. I also found the dresses and accessories to be wayyyyyy over priced. I saw the same dresses at the 2nd salon I went to, the same place I purched my gown for way less. I had found the veil I had tried on at Mon amie that was 150 dollars at the 2nd salon for 80 dollars. The good things about Mon amie are The dress selection. They do have a wide variety of dresses and I would still go there first if i was seraching for a dress just to find the dresses or designers that look good on my body then find that dress or similar dresses some where else. I also liked the fact they had higher end designers. If your looking for a dress under 1000 dollars good luck finding one there, but if you have a a budget with some room they do have very pretty dresses. I loved all of them I put on. This is the reason I am giving it three stars the service was bad and the prices were marked up alot but the dress selection is wonderful.




I had a relatively good experience at Mon Amie Bridal. It was the third place that I went to and also where I found the dress of my dreams that was within my budget ($1300). I really liked my consultant. She was attentive but not at all pushy and didn't do the false "oohs" and "ahhs" that I had gotten at the previous 2 stores. The alterations specialist was also very nice. I did order a size smaller than they recommended since I told them I planned on losing a couple of pounds and knew that if I got the size they recommended, the top would be way too big. They were supportive of this and did not push me to get a size that was too big for me. I ended up not needing alterations at all.
My only complaint is that because I am petite in height, a special length was ordered for me. Now, the skirt is too short and my only option is to wear flats. That's okay with me since I'm really bad in heels. Still, I was a bit annoyed since one thing that they had insisted upon during my initial visit was that I wear 2.5 inch heels. They had me wear them when I got measured too, so I'm not sure what happened! Oh, well. So that's my word of caution to you 5'2" girls out there who having slightly longer legs!
I recommend Mon Amie for those of you who are looking for a wide selection of unique dresses. It definitely has the more exclusive designers (but at a wide range of prices) and doesn't have the warehouse feel of David's Bridal. You could find cheaper dresses at David's Bridal but the quality of the designer dresses at Mon Amie is far superior. I especially think this because I tried one of the few $1200+ dress at David's Bridal and the dress I found at Mon Amie was way waaaaay better in quality and feel at the same price. I think Mon Amie is just a nice salon to go to for the bridal salon experience. You'll find a lot of options there and will, at the very least, be able to find out what does or doesn't look good on you. Good luck to all!




I had done my research, and read all of the mixed reviews on Mon Amie Bridal Salon. However, my Mom is from the OC and she insisted we make an appointment. I agreed and we went. My salesperson Caitlin was friendly and seemed not as pushy as the others. We told her the style of dresses I was interested in and she showed us several dresses. We spent a good part of the day admiring dresses, then I fell in love with a Lazaro gown. Both my Mom and I knew it was "the one".
I wanted to look at other bridal salons and check for better prices. However, my Mom insisted on purchasing the dress on the spot. Since my Mom was paying for my dress, I didn't argue. However, when we started discussing alterations, I firmly told my Mom and Caitlin I would be bringing the dress to my friend for alterations. After reading many horrible reviews about over priced alterations that were never done, I did not want to take a chance. We did recieve a 10% discount on the dress.
My dress arrived two weeks earlier than we were told. When I went in to pick up the dress, they tried to get me to have the alterations done through Mon Amie. I didn't crack from the pressure and declined. It is true, once the sale is made, the customer service is not the same at all.




First off they have a lot of dresses, but mostly on teh more expensive side. Bella was my consutlant and she was polite, but not really friendly. She did help select a few dresses that I missed, that I really liked. She never left me alone with a dress and I didn't feel like I had enoguht time to really get the feel of it.
Watch out for their alterations costs. My friend who purchased there has had three alterations sessions! That is totally unnecessary, and a way to make extra $$$ I'm sure.




I have mixed feelings about Mon Amie. There reason why I like them:
1. large selection of plus size gowns (by actual designers like Sophia Tolli and Pronovias)
Reasons why I don't like them:
1. Staff tries too hard. They are friendly, but too friendly.
2. Their dresses are marked up over $500. I know the dress I like is less than $1500, but it was marked up to $2000. My friend's dress sells under $1000, and it was marked up to $1600.
Go here to find out what kind of dress you want & what looks good on you. Then, go to another salon that doesn't mark the price up so much (The Dresser, in Fullerton, only marks up about $100).




I LOVED Mon Amie! Yes it is expensive, but the service and the dresses are well worth it. Heres a little tip for you, if you are on a tight budget they have a huge room with their as is dresses in it that have been marked down up to 75% off in sizes 6-10 that are in very good condition. Do not get your dress altered there...way too expensive. Be careful when your dress comes in that is is exactly how you ordered it. My gown was a cotour gown and I ordered it in off white and it came in white...so watch out!




I bought my dress here. While my dress itself was beautiful, the altercations were not done correctly. I went in for a final fitting and asked them to tighten up the top of the dress. They told me it would be done. My bridesmaid picked up the dress. When I put it on my wedding day, the alterations hadn't been done. My dress had a big gap with extra material at the top of the dress that showed up in every wedding photo that was taken head on. Big disappointment. Make sure you try your dress on before you leave the store. Which is hard to do considering it is pressed for your wedding day. I paid $400 for alterations that weren't done.
Rhonda Woody




I made an appointment at Mon Amie after I heard they had a really large selection of dresses. When I arrived on time for my appointment I had to wait about 20 minutes for a consultant, not ideal, but also not a huge deal.
I showed my consultant photos of dresses I liked and talked with her a little about what I knew looked good on me, and what definitely did not. She pulled dress after dress that was nothing like what I asked for. I walked around with her and pulled some of my own dresses after that, but despite the fact I had heard great things about their selection, I was underwhelmed. I felt like there were very few dresses I even wanted to try.
Overall, I felt like my consultant didn't work with me very well, was quite pushy, and I wasn't impressed with the shop or it's selection.
It was definitely my least favorite of the bridal shops I visited.




I went to 5 different dress shops in 1 weekend and this one was definitely the worst. They do have a good selection and dresses for all budgets but the staff is very unfriendly. I made an appointment, which I was on time for, and was told to wait for about 15 minutes. Once my consultant was ready to help, she acted like it was such a chore to help me into dresses, get different dresses to try, etc. I've never been a bride before so I can only compare this experience to the other 4 shops I went to and to stories my friends have told me and from what I understand, the consultant should be listening to what I like and bringing me dresses she thinks I would like, bringing me the appropriate undergarments to wear with the dress, bringing me shoes to try the dress on with, and helping me in and out of the dresses. This is NOT the kind of service I received, and I chose to buy at Saks Fifth Avenue instead.




Great place to shop, bad place to buy.
Mon Amie is a great place to try on dresses. They have a big selection. The salespeople are pushy but not too bad. I ended up finding my dress there. I negotiated a better price at another bridal shop but Mon Amie offered to match the price. I decided to buy the dress there (Jim Hjelm 8800) because I had liked my salesperson and felt somewhat obligated. I regret buying from them.
Once I bought my dress the salesperson stopped returning any of my calls. The dress came in 2 months late and the customer service people were so rude. I had a $200 store credit that I used for alterations. They charged me $700 for bringing a dress in, hemming it, and adding a bodice. The dress had no beading. The alterations price seemed outrageous but I felt forced to use them because of the $200 store credit and since my dress came in so close to my wedding.
Another random gripe- they gave the dress to me in a cheap garment bag that was dirty. No one would even helped me to my car and the dress got some dirt on it. I was able to clean it out but I had to go to Alfred Angelo to buy a new garment bag to transport it because Mon Amie did not return any of my calls. I just found the level of service for such an expensive purchase very lacking. I would go someplace else with more personable staff.




The only reason I gave Mon Amie any stars was because I did find my dream dress there and it turned out to be AMAZING...however everything I went through was awful. My first experience in the store was awesome...of course that's when they are getting you to spend your money. My bridal consultant was wonderful, I tried on a couple dresses told her what I like and she said, "I'll be back with your dress", she was correct she walked in and she had the perfect dress. Unfortunately thats where the good story ends.
When I got the call to go try on my dress I was so excited. My cousin and I went in for my first fitting and when they put me in the room...it was the WRONG dress. The worst part about it is that the consultant didn't believe me when I told her it was the wrong gown. She said that I probably forgot what it looked like and that once I got in on it would be much better. I kept telling her that I knew it was the wrong dress (while trying to not freak out) but she still didn't believe me. She insisted that I put it on anyways. It wasn't until I found a picture on my phone of me in the original dress when she finally admitted to making a mistake. I made them rush order the right dress and picked it up and ran as soon as I could. I would not suggest going there for their alterations either!




Mon Amie was the first place I dress shopped at. The sales lady kept trying to push these $10K dresses on me. I asked for cheaper, and so she brought me $7K dresses. :\ i asked her for anything cheaper, and she says, "we do, but you're not going to like them!" and so she brings in these UGLY dresses that obviously came off some old sales rack. She didn't give me many options.
oh yeah, my best friend bought her dress at Mon Amie and her $1200 dress quickly became $2200 when she walked out with her dress.




Unless you are paying more than $2000 for a dress do not expect to get good customer service here. This was the first salon I visited after becoming engaged on the recommendation of a friend. I should have known it was going to be bad based on the appointment process. I made an appointment several weeks in advance for a Saturday only to have them have them call to confirm my appointment for Friday (no way we made a daytime appointment on Friday-we all work!). Even though it was their mistake they could not accommodate us at the same time we wanted. I though, ok, mistakes happen.
We showed up a few minutes early only to be told to wait 15 minutes. My consultant was nice but had a listening problem or was trying to force a sale. I showed her pictures of what I liked (strapless/low back, A-line) and told her what I didn’t like (no lace, no heavy beading) and my budget of $2000. She pulled a few dresses. I tried the first two and my girls were crying over the second dress saying it was the one. I wasn’t feeling the dress. They made me do “the walk” in the salon as if I was getting married, still not feeling the dress.
Asked her to show me more that were like what I was looking for. She proceeded to show me lacy, heavy beaded dresses that were neither strapless nor low back two of which she has never seen on a bride (so what I am the model???). We were now running over our appointment time and she told me that I wasn’t going to find what I liked in my price range (hard to believe since they boast that they have the largest selection of dresses in OC) and that I would be better off with the second dress. No thank you!
I have read many reviews of Mon Amie and the only girls that received good service were buying very expensive dresses- over $3000 (because you know, $2000 is cheap!).
Don’t waste your time here. Or if you do, don’t expect good service.




Having read all of these mixed reviews, I went to Mon Amie with caution. This was my 3rd dress trip and I already had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. Based on that, the selection was ok. My experience at Mon Amie was fine at first. I arrived 45 minutes early because I was in between appointments and the front staff was very friendly. That actually ended up being time well spent because I roamed the store and figured out what I wanted/didn't want. My consultant got me about 15 minutes before my appointment and I was pretty much ready to try stuff on. I was in the store for almost 2 1/2 hours after. I ended up really liking 3 dresses and I spent probably 45 minutes trying to decide which one, trying them on several times, walking the fake aisle (which felt weird at first but REALLY helped in my decision!), etc. I did feel slightly pressured because the dresses I liked were from a trunk show that ended that night and I couldn't come back to try them on. I ended up putting down a 10% non-refundable measurement fee where it locks in the little discounts from the trunk show (10% off plus free length alteration) and gives me some time to think about which dress I wanted.
My appointment was at 4, the store closed at 5, and I made my decision around 6 pm, so I thought it was nice that they didn't pressure me to hurry up even though we were the last ones in the store. My dress was a bit under 2K, so it's not like I got anything really expensive.
*4/4/08 Update
I called them back the next business day ready to order and found out that my consultant would be out for the next 1 1/2 weeks, hich surprised me because she hadn't said who I should place my order with. I left a message for the manager who measured me. I called back the next few days trying to at least get a final price quote from other people, but I guess some of the discounts we discussed weren't written on my "file," so no one wanted to give me a quote. I spoke to at least 3 different people - another manager and some others, who were all nice, but I couldn't get an answer. They all said I should speak to my manager, but she wasn't going to be in until Saturday now and I had been advised to order by Friday to retain the discounts.
I ended up ordering from another store. The manager called me back a week after I had 1st called her, and I let her know that I was unhappy about the whole process. She apologized and still had offered to keep the trunk show discounts, but I said I had already ordered from another store since she wasn't available before Friday & I didn't want to incur any rush order fees. I also asked for a refund on the $180 measurement fee, which she also gave. I had to call back a month later because apparently, she forgot to refund that $180.




I was quite disappointed with Mon-Ami as they are pretty high pressure since the girls work on commission. They also charge you fees here and there even after purchasing a high-end gown. Also, once your gown is purchased, kiss any type of customer service GOOD-BYE!
I arrived 15 mins prior to my appointment time, only to end up waiting for 30mins. I ended up with a very nice, but odd girl, helping me as I pulled most of my dresses myself during the long wait time. I didn’t really have a budget in mind since I was simply browsing and the day before was at David’s Bridal and I thought the quality of their products were extremely poor.
I honestly think that they stage the other ladies working to ooohh and ahh over you as you try on more and more expensive dresses which made me laugh. They do get the shoes, tiaras and jewelry out and of course the veils to try and give you a completed look and they do have you walk down their faux aisle.
In any event, I ended up purchasing an Edgardo Bonilla gown for $5K that was amazingly beautiful. The trial size was a size “6” that fit perfectly but was a bit low in the bust area so they insisted that I order a “10” even after paying an additional fee to just have the bust area raised. Relying on their expertise, I did as they suggested only finding that they really like to gouge you on things like this called “specialty hems” so that when the gown comes in its supposed to be perfect for you but in fact doesn’t. My gown was HUGE! The alterations lady that you have to try your dress on with in order to pick it up couldn’t believe it. I ultimately used Mahtab who worked my alterations beautifully at half the price of what Mon-Ami quoted me! I was quite disappointed being that my dress was quite expensive to begin with and I expect full service in a high-end shop like this. There should be one price for the gown and alterations period.
**Also, one thing that Mon-Ami might think about is after a bride to be purchases her gown, give her a swatch of the fabric chosen as well as a full length picture of the gown. This will help you as you choose BM gowns, Tux’s etc…When I asked for something like this, they looked at me like I was crazy.
Based on all of this, I would NOT recommend this shop to friends or family. I actually ended up grabbing my BM’s dresses from a great place in San Diego called Bridal Veil (619-295-1588). Not only did they have a HUG selection of bridal gowns but their prices were insanely low which I will tell you that I attempted to go back to Mon-Ami to cancel my order and to do so they charge you a huge fee. LOL
Ladies, just do your checking. Quite honestly you will know the gown that is for you when you see it and even if it’s over prices, you really don’t care. Some brides like this shop, I myself, wasn’t impressed but all in all I did LOVE my gown!




Mon Amie lacks customer service. They have some sales associates who are wonderful but others (including managers) that need a little training in customer service.
In terms of variety and offerings, they do have a huge selection. They are also able to match prices which was a big plus for me.




I wasn't impressed. I had heard all about how huge Mon Amie's selection was, so I absolutely had to go despite reading so many bad reviews on their customer service. Well, for one thing, Mon Amie is a bit bigger than most bridal salons, but not nearly as big as everyone made it sound. It's probably about 2x the size of the average. And they may have a lot of dresses, but personally I only found 3 in the whole store even worth trying on.
The biggest problem I had with Mon Amie is that their prices are awful!! My budget is between $1K and $2K, so they sent me to the appropriate room for that price range. Everything in there was similar to the stuff I saw at David's bridal for less than $500!!! And I only found one dress in there worth trying, and I still ended up hating it. The other two dresses I found, I only tried on at all because they were having a sample sale and both of them were 60-75% off (one was $3200 and the other $8000!!!). I would have considered getting the $8000 sample dress at 75% off, but it had a pen mark and a snag right in the front of the skirt. Needless to say the samples weren't in the greatest of shape. Even the bra they gave me to try the dresses on with was a tattered old mishappen thing that just looked awful. The veil wasn't much better.
Oh, and the reviews about the customer service? Couldn't be more right. I had an appt for 2:30, showed up right on time, gave my name and waited for 20 min. Luckily I didn't mind because I got to look around and see what they had in the whole store. The girl who eventually "helped" me couldn't be less helpful. I told her what I was looking for, and she pointed me in the direction of the $1K to $2K room, and disappeared for 10 minutes while I looked around again and picked out the 3 I wanted to try. She had picked out 2 hideous dresses (not at all what I'd said I liked) that I could try on or not (she couldn't care less), and proceded to help me into the dresses. She said about 10 words the entire time and looked about as interested as if she were watching a lecture on the migration of dung beetles or something! :?
All in all, I had a better experience at David's Bridal. Better value, better customer service. If you do go to Mon Amie and find something you like there, I'd suggest trying to find that dress elsewhere. I'd bet you'd get a better price.




PLEASE BEWARE BEFORE BUYING!
Mon Amie was the third bridal boutique I visited and I found a beautiful Lazaro gown. Lazaro just happened to have a trunk show there that weekend and I was able to get a 10% discount. The Lazaro gown I purchased turned out to be a HUGE disappointment. The dress came in one style, but two different silhouettes (an A-line and fit-and-flare). One of the dresses was owned by Mon Amie and the other one was part of the trunk show. The silhouette that I wanted was the one from the trunk show and more of a fit-and-flare. When I purchased the gown, Caitlin (my salesperson) told me that she ordered the silhouette from the trunk show and said that there were 2 different silhouettes for the dress. But when I picked up the dress and tried it on, it was the A-line and looked like a completely different dress altogether! I was so upset and called Mon Amie and spoke to the manager, Joan about it. She told me to bring the dress in, and when I did Caitlin and Joan told me that it was the dress that I wanted and that they didn't make a mistake on the order. I felt I was gained up on! Caitlin's attitude really bothered me when she said that the A-line and fit-and-flare were the same thing and just dismissed this whole ordeal. They said that the dress from the trunk show (which I liked) was probably fitted and altered for the model. But when I bought the dress, they said it came in two silhouettes. I did not get a straight answer or clarification from either one of them and on top of that, they wanted to charge me $600 for alterations! I walked out of there angry with regret. I called Lazaro's corporate office and they told me that the dress only came in one silhouette. I would not recommend Mon Amie because I do not think that they are honest. Once you've made the purchase, they have a different attitude and would not give you the service you deserve. I hate to have gone through this when it should have been a happy experience.
**After negotiating the alterations down to $500 because I needed to change the entire silhouette to a mermaid shape, it took 5 fittings to get it right. When the dress was finished, there were a few dirty spots on the bust and lower parts of the gown. I addressed this to the seamstress and she said it was because of all those fittings that got it dirty. They couldn't remove the stains and didn't want to risk any more damages to it. I told them that I don't feel comfortable paying the $500 when my dress was not in the same condition I purchased it in. The seamstress was very kind and understanding of my entire ordeal with this dress and told me to take it home and she'll take it as a loss. So I ended up not paying a cent for the alterations. She was even sweet enough to call me afterwards to tell me that I looked beautiful in it and not to second guess my decision.




This was the very first store I went to when shopping for a dress. I had heard about bridal salons requiring that you make an appointment before trying on gowns, so I don't know why I went without an appointment, but since it was my first outing I just didn't think about it. I walked around with my mom, and we picked out two dresses only to be told that I could not try them on since I didn't have an appointment. I was disappointed, but understood it was my mistake. I made an appointment to come back the next day.
When we went back the next day, from the minute we walked in, the women were not friendly and it was not a welcoming atmosphere. While we were looking at dresses my mom suggested we leave and find a more accommodating salon. There are so many other bridal salons in OC so I'm not sure why Mon Amie feels they can treat potential customers the way they do. I was a serious shopper, and it was just me and my mom. If I had found a gown I liked there I would have bought that day.
I actually ended up buying my Oleg Cassini gown at David's Bridal (which I NEVER thought I would buy from David's, but had a great experience there). I spent 1/3 of what I planned on spending and I love my dress.




I HATED my experience at Mon Amie. I felt like they treated all the women shopping like cattle. We went to look at bridesmaid dresses and I had even called ahead to have them pull the one dress I wanted my sister to try on. We got there on time, had to wait 15 minutes for any service, the dresses were in TERRIBLE condition and the "sales person" was so beyond unhelpful that we finally walked out.
Basically, they refused to tell us anything or give us any information about the dress options until we placed an order (their words).
We left the bridesmaid dress "wing" and went over to the wedding dresses, the dresses were in such poor condition and when I told her I wanted something in the $5k range she kept saying things like "well with YOUR budget, this is not a section to be looking at" acting like I told her I could only spend $25 on a dress.
Ugg, they may have a large selection, but no thanks!!




I went to Mon Amie Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa Ca for my dresses as well as the Bridesmaids & MOB dresses. I have never seen such poor service. It was quite ridiculous. While shopping for my dress the experience was OK. I had an attentive sales rep who did really find a great dress at a decent price but getting the rest of the dresses was mortifying. When I went with my bridesmaids I was short on time since I was only in town for a couple days. We were given a sales rep who had absolutely no experience & a very bad attitude. I had to choose all the dresses myself & help my bridesmaids try them on. We then waited well over an hour for anyone to come back & check on us even though we had already complained. During this time I was also helping my mother find her dress. Her sales rep at least had some experience & apologized profusely that we had been abandoned by our sales rep but she refused to listen to what my mother was saying in terms of what kind of dress she wanted. I ended having to go pick out dresses that I knew my mother would like & try them on her because she wouldn't listen. It just got worse after that & I won't go into detail about picking up the dress. I would not recommend this shop to anyone & I have heard many more complaints about them since.




I was extremely disappointed with Mon Amie-- enough so that I ended up not buying anything from them.
I went with my mom, and they were slightly rude to us from the beginning. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't enjoyable. Two weeks later my sister was in town and she went with me, as I was still trying to decide between two dresses. When I called to make the appointment for the second visit, they let me know that it was free, but a third visit they would charge me for. Fine, not a problem.
I arrived at the appointment and they tried to charge me, even though it was only the second appt. After sorting that out, they informed me my original consultant was no longer working there and they would try and "fit me in" with someone else. They didn't bother to tell me this over the phone, of course. We waited quite some time, finally got into a dressing room. The new consultant brought the two dresses I had it narrowed down to and also two others, and tried to insist I try on these other (more expensive) dresses, too.
In any case, I decided not to purchase from them and had my dress made. They left a very sour taste.




The sales consultant who helped me was so pushy. She seemed more concerned about making a sale than finding me my perfect dress. I tried on several gowns, but nothing really wowed me. She said that if I came back the dresses that I tried on would no longer be there. The entire appointment she kept saying "You only get the 10% off on the first appointment." At the end of the appointment when I said I wanted to go to other places she said, "If you don't find a dress here, you won't find a dress anywhere." She was wrong. I found my dream dress at Erin Cole where I received the best customer service.




SO far, so expensive and so rude, not worth the drive...




EXPERIENCE WAS REALLY BAD. BEWARE.
Let me start by saying that it saddens and disappoints me to write this review because the Mon Amie experience put such a great deal of stress on me during this special time. My biggest regret was that I didn’t pay attention to these things in the beginning. I write this with the most fairness, and no exaggeration.
The quality of service at Mon Amie is not upscale as they insist to be. It will be evident as you walk through the doors- dirty purple carpet, bad lighting in the fitting rooms, water in paper cups, and women wearing pantyhose in opened toed shoes (no offence, but a big thing when you are relying on people to give you fashion and dress advice.) They will shower you will kindness, ooos and ahhhs, and compliments on how amazing the dress looks- all very flattering but NOT the expertise you really need to hear when buying a gown for your wedding.
Here some specifics from my experience. After the sale was made, I was told the dress would be ready at the end of February. And that I would be called in advance since it would involve travel on my part. No phone call…ever. So I started calling them weekly- being left on the phone for over 10 minutes at some points by young women with little professionalism. One week (in April) I called as found out my dress was there (no one contacted me after they promised they would). An expensive plane ticket later to see the dress (since I little time)- the dress had many issues. Too many to write here really.
I got a lot of apologies from Tauni (the director) for the “issues”, but still a hefty tab for all the alterations. I was promised the next fitting would be smooth and perfect. (again, lots of smiles, apologies and false promises. ) Round three and another plane ticket later- the dress still not right- 10 days before my wedding! They said give them a few hours and they’ll make it right- Another false promise. They didn’t even call me- so I showed up before closing only to find it still wasn’t right. I cried.
Louise (the alterations specialist) did her best to fix the obvious issues. But only took off $75 out of alterations. A small fraction of what I’ve paid to them, and had to pay in time off work, last minute flights (which I was assured they would give plenty of notice for travel after expressing many concerns about this.), and trying to come up with other solutions.
DO NOT go to Mon Amie if you want peace of mind and solid service. It’s unpredictable and not a risk anyone spending decent money on a dress should take. I fault management for failing on very basic business principles to make sure their employees are providing a certain level of detail, care and attention to customers giving them good business. Mistakes happen- but not as consistently as my experience did. And NOT ONCE- accepting some responsibility. The managers Joan and Tauni will act like they care- but will do nothing in the end other than apologize and say they appreciate your thoughts.
Its possible you will be very sad your money and bridal experience were spent at place like this. A BIG RISK to take.
Great, upscale selection
Mon Amie Bridal Show has and out standing staff.
My experience in dealing with this company has been a enjoyable one.
They were professional in the handling of my customer I sent to there location. And in how they worked with my company in regards to ording our product line.
They have every dress you can imagine. They will take the time to listen to you or make recommendations for your body type. They take pride in their business.
Best service, great selection and best hand holding...
Lovely selection and all price ranges
No one in Orange County...maybe even all of California...has more for the bride to choose from than this very grand Bridal Salon. Their dresses are "the quality, the style, and the budget" that every bride can afford! When we add our flower bouquet to a bride wearing a Mon Amie wedding gown, the groom's heart always skips a beat! Amore'!
About Mon Amie Bridal Salon
In addition to our couture collection of bridal gowns, Mon Amie offers a wide selection of bridesmaids dresses, special occasion gowns, flower girl dresses, veils & bridal accessories to complete your wedding day look. Mon Amie is also proud to offer an outstanding team of alterationists on staff to tailor your gown.
We will turn the search for your perfect gown into an event full of memories to be treasured forever! Finding your special gown is truly a magical experience at Mon Amie.
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa, CA 92626











