One of my biggest suggestions to a bride to be is to shop local when it comes to a dress. My dress was gorgeous and they were always willing to work with my schedule as best they could but it was very stressful finding the time to commute all the way to the shop. I needed several alterations and they mis ordered my belt several times. It wouldn't have been a big issue but added with the commuting pressure and the slow turnaround time I wish I would have picked a shop closer to my house. So if you are from Alameda or very close by then go for it because they had a great selection of beautiful dresses.