Do yourself a favor and book an appointment immediately! I had the SWEETEST staff helping me, and I had never felt more beautiful. Before I begin, I’d like to say I have been all over San Diego in search for the perfect dress for months! I had found things I liked, but still hadn’t found the “one”. The second I walked into Archive, I knew it was my place! The dresses are stunning, affordable, and the staff is warm and inviting. I worked with Crystal, and let me tell you, she is phenomenal! She was the BEST with my family and bridesmaids I came with, and saw my vision and understood what looked good on my body immediately. She actually was the one who chose my “one”!!! The moment we knew it was it, we came out with the veil and everyone clapped and I truly felt like they genuinely cared about our experience. Crystal, I can’t thank you enough for making my bridal dreams come true. You stayed in my budget, and found me the most jaw-dropping gown imaginable!! Do yourself a favor and go in today, you absolutely won’t regret a second of it!

I bought my reception dress at Archive and my gosh am I still obsessed with it! Not only is the store super cute, but so are their dresses! They have so many styles to choose from and the staff are well trained at finding the pieces that would best fit your style and body. During the visit, we got to sip on champagne and enjoy the process. For the dress I chose, I got to order it exactly to my size and measurements rather than a basic size that would then need to be altered. This made my fitting super quick as it already fit perfectly. The dress really sparkled and shined throughout the night and was super fun to wear! It made for the perfect outfit change & was still affordable. I couldn’t have found a more perfect dress for the night!

My experience at Archive Bridal was absolutely amazing! I booked the Premier Appointment so I could bring along five of my favorite ladies, and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile and led to our own private dressing area. The champagne they provided set the perfect tone for a fun, positive, and exciting shopping day. The selection of gowns was stunning, with beautiful quality designs, and after trying on several options, I finally said yes to the dress! We took lots of gorgeous photos to capture the moment, and I really appreciated how patient the staff was with my indecisiveness.

The fittings leading up to my wedding were also a fantastic experience. I especially loved working with Crystal—she was an absolute delight! Her constant positivity and good energy made every visit so enjoyable from start to finish. I also appreciated that Archive Bridal has in-house seamstresses to customize my dress, which made the process so smooth and stress-free.

Overall, I had an incredible experience and would highly recommend Archive Bridal to anyone looking for bridal gowns and veils. They truly made the entire process unforgettable!

We initially had a misunderstanding in the alterations process. I took the dress home even though I wasn’t quite sure and when a new seamstress pointed out flaws I became really upset. With less than 3 weeks till my wedding I thought it was a lost cause, but the store owner reached out to me and is making it right. It is clear she really cares about her business and her brides. I’m in shock and so happy that this is being resolved and can’t wait to wear my dream dress for my big day.

Archive was the first bridal boutique that I tried on dresses and one of my friends had gotten her dress there as well. The fitting experience was a 10/10. The sales associate listened closely to what I was envisioning and the dress she chose for me to try on first ended up being my wedding dress. The shop was perfect for having some family and friends with me and they were very welcoming to our group. The experience was a dream. I also went with Archive for my alterations and I am SO HAPPY that I did. My dress ended up needing some restructuring and a lot of alterations to the top of the dress. The owner of Archive was truly invested in making sure that the dress fit me perfectly and we had about 5 fittings with her, going back and forth with the seamstress and I'm so happy to say that she made it possible. The customer service was unparalleled and they also gave me a complimentary dress cleaning. I recommend Archive to all my newly engaged friends and love how friendly and kind all the sales associates are - they truly make you feel like a bride!

I got my wedding dress here and loved it! The girls here were amazing to work with! Would definitely recommend getting your dress here, had a great experience!

These ladies were so fun to work with. Tracy helped me choose my dress and she has such great taste. Like most brides, my saved pictures of dresses I thought I wanted did not end up being what I fell in love with in person. She chose a dress I didn't think I would like, but she knew would look great and she was absolutely right! Working with the rest of the team through the fittings was a pleasure as well. I had asked if the dress could be altered in way that could be re-altered if I have daughters that choose to wear my dress for their own wedding day and they made that happen, no problem. Another thing to note is that this whole experience still felt so special even while following regulations for covid. It's a shame that I'll only ever need a wedding dress once in my life because they made my dress shopping experience so fun that I want to do it again! I know exactly where to send my friends and family.

Archive bridal is your one stop shop! They have beautiful gowns, an inhouse seamstress, wedding day accessories, and aftercare service to preserve your gown and veil. Plus, they have the friendliest staff that really wants to make sure your gown is perfect for your big day. I found my dress almost a year before my wedding date and on the day of the wedding my dress looked and fit perfectly. Thank you Archive Bridal for all that you did to make me feel beautiful and confident on my big day.

After going to four cities and approximately 15 bridal shops when my sister was getting married I was dreading dress shopping. I made a bunch of appointments but I started at Archive. Upon walking in, Crystal greeted us and was so warm and friendly I immediately relaxed. We talked about what I was looking for in a dress (something simple and classic) and my budget. She selected a few options and we got started. Crystal NAILED what I was looking for. Literally the first dress I tried on was my dream dress! We tried on additional dresses to make sure it was the one. Archive has a very wide range of dresses—from the simple dress I was looking for to the lacy ball gowns to sexy silhouettes—they have everything you’re looking for. The dress I picked out had been part of a recent trunk show and Archive was kind enough to honor the trunk show pricing. I canceled the rest of my appointments! I loved working with Archive—Crystal helped me pick out hair accessories, undergarments and getting ready apparel. She even took a video of how to bustle my dress! I loved that Archive offers in-house tailoring and storage services, which made everything so much easier. Now that my wedding is over, I’m taking my dress back to Archive for cleaning and preservation. I highly recommend shopping here!

This review is long overdue! I have had the BEST experience at Archive Bridal from the start with Tracy as my consultant. She really listened to what I said I wanted in a wedding dress, and found me the perfect dress right away! I loved that she didn't try to push me to try on things outside my comfort zone or talk me into something that wasn't my vision for my big day. Everything she suggested was exactly what I had envisioned! Tracy (and the other girls) could not have made me (and my mom and sister) feel more welcome or comfortable! Tracy even sent me the sweetest thank you note after I bought my dress - customer service does not get better than that!

Since buying my dress, the whole team at Archive Bridal has been so patient with me as I've made alterations and truly has gone above and beyond to work with me to make sure I feel my best on my wedding day. The whole experience has exceeded my expectations and I am so thankful that dress shopping was one less thing I had to worry or stress about - Archive Bridal has made it an absolute dream!

I highly encourage every bride to start at Archive Bridal. Two of my friends have had the same positive experience as me so I promise you won't be disappointed :)