Reviews of Bay Area wedding vendors and wedding planning thoughts


Papers & Petals

Jan 25, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Dress shops
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1419 Burlingame Ave, Ste G
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4074
www.papersandpetalsbridal.com

Papers & Petals is located on the busy shopping street of Burlingame Ave. The store contains a good number of dresses, all of which are out on racks, instead of in employee-access-only back rooms. They carry a good number of affordable bridal lines. This shop is a good place for those on a budget.

Bridal Galleria

Jan 25, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Dress shops
Overall Rating44444
Price55555
Aesthetics44444
Customer Service44444

3 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 362-2277
www.bridalgalleria.com

Bridal Galleria is a well-known bridal salon in the financial district. It has a number of dressing rooms and a good number of trunk shows (e.g. Lazaro, Monique Lhuillier, etc.) throughout the year.

Paris Connection Bridal

Jan 25, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Dress shops
Overall Rating44444
Price55555
Aesthetics33333
Customer Service44444

888 Brannan St., Ste 2065 (at 8th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 552-9774
http://www.parisconnection.com

Paris Connection Bridal is located in the large and spacious Giftcenter building (where the Jewelrymart is located). They have a limited number of bridal gowns but a pretty extensive assortment of bridal accessories and lingerie.

The Unique Bride

Jan 25, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Dress shops
Overall Rating44444
Price22222
Aesthetics44444
Customer Service44444

1209 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
650/347-7001
http://www.uniquebride.com

The Unique Bride is a decently-sized bridal boutique located just off the busy street of Burlingame Ave. It is within walking distance from Burlingame Ave, making it convenient to stop by before or after some shopping/eating. The boutique is fairly large and has several dressing rooms with mirrors inside each room. 

Black Bridesmaid Dresses

Jan 12, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Colors, ideas and more!
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I haven’t decided my wedding colors yet but am certain that I will have my bridesmaids and groomswoman wearing lbd’s. I don’t want something specifically bridal so I’ve been looking at regular retail shops. So far I have found the following couple of dresses which I think I will go ahead and order and have the girls try on, then return anything we don’t want to keep. 

 

(from bananarepublic.com)

 

(from martin + osa)

 

Nelly’s Bridal Boutique

Jan 12, 2009 Author: msbean | Filed under: Dress shops
Overall Rating33333
Price55555
Aesthetics22222
Customer Service55555

 

439 Linden Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080

(650) 616-9226

This boutique is a friendly, no-frills kind of store. They have mainly Alfred Angelo and Moonlight bridal gowns and other bridesmaid dresses. The sales people are very nice. 

 

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