Category: | Bridal Shop |
Address: | 1133 Columbia St #101, San Diego, CA 92101, USA |
Phone: | +1 619-326-8034 |
Site: | ellebridalboutique.com |
Rating: | 5 |
Working: | Closed 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM |
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Shawna Nadelman
From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had walked into a fairy tale. From the racks of dresses to the shabby chic decor, to the dressing room that looked like the inside of an Anthropologie, Elle Bridal Boutique was what I had always envisioned when I dreamt of trying on dresses for my wedding day. Chloe greeted me, my mom, and my future mother-in-law and just in our first few minutes with her, she felt like someone I could be friends with outside of our appointment. As I listed off the vibe of our wedding and gave her descriptors of what I hoped to look like as a bride, Chloe made copious notes. With the gathered information, we took the racks and almost immediately did she pull the dress that would ultimately become the one I said yes to! As I tried on dresses and came out to admire myself in the full-length mirror, Chloe would have be rate them on a scale from 1 to 10. She also was careful to ask questions as to why or why not I liked a certain dress so she could better help me hone in on my ideal style. Ultimately it was the third dress that I tried on (the one she had originally pulled) that sent me into happy tears. She helped me customize it to my vision -swapping out the original slip for another color, adding a complimentary ribbon around the waist, and finishing with a jeweled headpiece. As soon as I saw the entire look pulled together, I instantly had that feeling that I had heard brides talk about for years. Chloe helped me try on two dresses after that, but in the end, we all knew which one I would wear on my wedding day. To celebrate, Chloe brought me out a confetti canister and offered to take a video as she asked me if I was "Saying Yes to the Dress." As soon as I answered, I pulled the canister and set off a flurry of gold and white confetti. It was such a fun way to celebrate finding "THE ONE." Afterward Chloe took my measurements and drew up the paperwork to place the order. She genuinely seemed just as happy as we were that I had found my gown and I was so happy she had been our consultant. Though Ive lived in San Diego my whole life, I hadnt heard of Elle Bridal Boutique until a friend who had recently got married herself had suggested I pay it a visit. I am so glad I took her up on her advice. Thank you, Elle for making my dreams come true today. I cannot wait to wear my dress proudly at my wedding January.
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Heidi Grutter
How do I give Chloe and Elle Bridal Boutique 6 stars? I can not express the gratitude I have for the ease of this whole process. Im the type of person who likes to do a lot of research so ensure that I make the absolute best decision. The plan was to see 4-5 bridal boutiques and choose the best dress based on look, comfort, price and whatever else came into play. Knowing my budget was $2000-3000 but wanted it to be on the $2000 end, I saw their site said their dresses ranged from $2000-6000, I figured, there might be a couple that would fit into my budget; I hoped they would be my style. We showed up about 10 minutes late but Chloe didnt make us feel guilty about it, we had the entire shop to ourselves and had her undivided attention! She sat us down and instead of asking what I was looking for in a dress, she asked me more about how I envision my wedding, what is the most important to me and how I want my guests to feel, all things she took into consideration when curating my selection of dresses. She couldnt have been more spot on! The first dress she had me try was stuuuuuuuning. I tried on 4 more dresses, all of which I would have been happy in, but knew it was that first one that would be the one. The last dress she had me try was similar and it was a hard choice, but ultimately me and my bridal party agreed that the first dress was the one. I said yes to the dress, we popped confetti and the sea of emotions flooded through me! Not only that but it was $2,100 so it was exactly what I was aiming to spend! The second runner up was $1800 and I really appreciated Chloe for respecting my budget and not trying to push a $6,000 dress on me "just to see" and try to force a larger sale on me. Chloe spent the entire time making me feel super comfortable, shes so adorable and easy to talk to and the next thing you know youre signing off on your dream dress. I feel confident not going anywhere else and honestly wish I had more reasons to come back! Hopefully only to help someone else pick out their dream dress!! (Pictures to come after the wedding day, cant have the fiancé seeing the dress before the wedding day!)
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Nikka Hall
This boutique has got it figured out! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and felt right at home. There are so many beautiful things to look at in this boutique - starting with the gowns, to dresses (to fulfill your needs for rehearsal dinners, photos, etc.) stationary, and jewelry! The boutique only does 1 appointment at a time, so it really is all about the bride! Chloe took the time to really understand my vision and listen to everything I had to say. I cant thank her enough for even helping to help me break free of preconceived perceptions of what did/didnt look good on me. I even got to try things on that were not in my comfort zone and felt even more beautiful that I could have imagined. I never felt forced, uncomfortable, or rushed. Everything in the boutique is so unique - handmade belts and headpieces I have never seen. Can I live here? I ultimately said YES to the dress and we celebrated with confetti and happy tears. For all the brides who are in search for the perfect gown, definitely stop into Elle and you will not be disappointed. I also walked away with a dress for engagement photos and a Bliss Tulle skirt (look it up - they are the cutest!) for the rehearsal dinner. Ill be back for my bridal accessories and gifts for my bridesmaids! See you girls soon!
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Anna Mazzariello
Elle Bridal Boutique has everything you need!! I got all of the last minute little things that I needed for my wedding! - I got all my bridesmaid gifts and cards (I had 9 bridesmaids)- I got them pretty gold necklaces that matched my wedding theme, and they have the CUTEST cards from Sugar Paper and Rifle Paper Co. -"best day ever" cake topper - guest book - veil (one of my favorite parts of my wedding day look) - "bride" and "maid of honor" hangers for our dresses (great for pictures!) - little white dress for my rehearsal dinner - and more! Usually brides wait until the last minute to get this kind of stuff, but I am telling you, you dont have to shop around anymore! Go to Elle Bridal Boutique! It is a one-stop-shop for all the necessities and little details that make your wedding special! I had a blast shopping for all these fun things in the shop that is decorated so beautifully and all the stylists who work there really know their stuff! It was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning because it was not stressful at all but exciting and fun! Thank you Elle Bridal Boutique!