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JoSaBi Mariées is a wedding dress boutique located in Oakland, California, moving away from tradition towards a personalized shopping approach. Founder Dafra established her store after her own fruitless wedding dress shopping experience. Being 5″11, she found that key elements she wanted, from form-fitting silhouettes to bling and ruffles, didn't seem to exist in one attractive package. Giving up the traditional approach, Dafra elected to craft her gown from scratch, and with that, JoSaBi Mariées was born.

Services Offered

Dafra's ingenuity and creative spirit allowed her to craft a bespoke ceremony and reception dress that complemented her exact measurements, vision, and quality standards. She aims to achieve exactly the same for you. Inspired by luxury wedding salons, JoSaBi Mariées is built on the belief that everyone deserves the dress they've always dreamed of for their wedding day. You bring the vision, and Dafra will do the work.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$4,000 - $6,499
$6,500 - $7,999
$8,000+

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Full Customization

Which of the following items do you offer?

Plus Size Gowns
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months
9-11 months
12+ months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of JoSaBi Mariées

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Nikita Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Dress

Working with JoSaBi Mariees was a very pleasant experience. I wouldn’t classify myself as a difficult bride but a more detailed one. I appreciated the ongoing reviews and open communication about my design. In some aspects I was unsure of what I wanted and she made suggestions that allowed me to trust in her experience. I sent inspiration pics and she turned my design into a mermaid dream. She even suggested a beautiful addition to my veil that made for even better pictures. I would highly recommend them for any bride with a custom dress idea. The price point was also very reasonable compared to other designers I reached out to. Like any business nothing always goes to plan but it is how you recover that matters. Whenever we had an issue they always handled it efficiently and proactively and I truly appreciated that open line of communication. So if you want a custom dress that is designed just for you and made to perfection I would look no further than JoSaBi.
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Rachael Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Custom Navajo dress

I had such a great experience with JoSaBi! I wanted to include my husband’s Navajo background into my dress while keeping a relatively traditional gown and they helped me make my vision come true!! They were very thoughtful in creating the pattern and asked for help from my new in-laws when they needed it. They were respectful and really great to work with. I really enjoyed my experience. I would recommend them to anyone interested in a personalized gown because they truly were amazing to work with.
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 02/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience and beautiful dress!

I planned my wedding in under three months so, needless to say, I had an very short timeline to find a dress. Going to the wedding dress stores was a huge disappointment. I knew exactly what I wanted and none of them had anything close.

I thought there was no way I would have time to order a custom dress, but JoSaBi Mariees assured me they could get it done in six weeks. They completely delivered and I could not have been happier!

I was extremely picky and they made the dress exactly the way I wanted it. I wanted vertical seams (way more flattering than the hard break at the waist that every mass-produced dress comes with). I wanted a dress with embellishments and beading on satin (not on tulle!!). This combo is seemingly impossible to find in stores, but they got it done for me and it was beautiful. I wanted touches of pink in the beading. They were able to add that and make my dress a truly unique creation. Finally, I wanted to include pieces of lace from my Mom's wedding dress and they were able to work that into the sleeves beautifully.

Of all the somewhat rushed decisions I made in the lead up to my wedding, this was the very best. The price was also very reasonable for a rush order custom dress. If you have an idea of what you want for your wedding dress, PLEASE don't waste your time going to the wedding dress shops. Contact JoSaBi Mariees and let them make you a dress the is one of a kind. You will be glad you did! I am so happy they made me such a special and beautiful dress. Your wedding is a special day and it deserves a dress made especially for you!
Betsy
Betsy Sent on 01/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Dress

What an experience! I contacted JoSaBi Mariees with just an idea for a wedding dress and no idea how to make it come true and no prior sewing or dress making experience. The lovely team at JoSaBi helped make that dream a reality and worked with me and kept me updated every step of the way! My dress idea a bit unconventional but they were down for it from the start. Planning took a couple months, but JoSaBi asked for my input on every detail, it was seriously like I was designing it myself. Then the dress was made and delivered within another few months. It did require a few alterations, like making the bodice fit tighter and the train shorter but not much else! I loved the finish product and if you are looking for something completely unique and have the time to make it happen I would highly recommend JoSaBi Mariees.
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Nichole Sent on 12/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true!

Working with JoSaBi was a true pleasure. From the time consultation of the dress to receiving my dress was a great experience. I would like to highlight the communication. I did not have to worry about what stage we were at with my dress. The team kept me posted bit by bit. As I was looking at options I couldn’t find the dress of my dress in a boutique or online. After some research i found JoSaBi. I explained that I wanted a black wedding dress that stood out. Oh, and the delivered. My dress was absolutely stunning!
I would highly recommend JoSaBi Mariées!
Shaquita
Shaquita Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

Dafra and her team are AMAZING!!! They helped me create my dream wedding dress. When I didn’t have the words to describe what I wanted, they took a very creative approach in helping me discover what it is that I wanted. I could hear the “ooohs and ahhhhs” as I walked down the aisle. Definitely consider them! They exceeded my expectations!
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Arielle Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever

Thank you Josabi for exceeding my expectations. I really felt like a princess on my wedding dress and had such a blast wearing both of my dresses. Thank you for your patience during all the process of creating them, your assistance all way
to the day I was able to wear them, your advice, and for just being you. I have had the best experience ever and I would choose you again and again if I had to redo it all. I feel very
blessed that I know you and that my dress was created by my big sister. I am very thankful and hope that people will continue to see the talent in you and you will touch more lives and make
the happiness of many more brides, just like you did for me.
Serena
Serena Sent on 09/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Dress

I would have given them 100 stars if I could. There is nothing more to say than this is the best and most caring person I was lucky enough to meet. Dafra is more than my wedding dress stylist now. She is my sister. I would like to thank you guys so much for this beautiful dress that had everyone talking. I felt so special with my two JoSabBi dresses. what more to say. All I did was share my thoughts with her, and she designed it. Dafra have a gift and anyone that is looking to buy her dress should contact her. Not only she did do my two dresses but she helped with the whole planning experience of my wedding. She even talked with my photographer and videographer to tell them how to take pictures and capture moments. She also created a group with my bridesmaids and maid of honor to tell them how to pack my dress and everything. I’m so thankful, and I’m so happy. Please do not even think- hire her, and be the most beautiful at your wedding.
Genae
Genae Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Dress Designer!!!

What can I say about the amazing performance from the Josabi team?? Absolutely stellar. I came to them with a dream of an African Goddess Ceremony- adorned with plenty of gold ornate details and dramatic sleeves. She took that dream and turned it into a reality. The concept was molded and molded with a design talent that was unmatched. Very easy communication throughout the entire process. The team guided me through measurements, status reports, and photos of my dress throughout the journey. Even the delivery was top notch and very enjoyable. The reaction from my groom and the wedding audience when I walked down the aisle absolutely validated their amazing job. I would truly recommend Josabi to any bride-to be who wants a custom once-in-a-lifetime dress to create a memory that will last forever... 👰👰👰👰
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Yvanne Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Astonishing!

Wow!!! This lady’s job and ethics are astonishing! I can’t start to tell the whole story behind how I got in touch with Josabi Mariées… Long story short, we got in touch back in 2019. We start designing my royal-looking wedding dress for my Dec 2020 wedding. Then the phenomenal COVID-19 shows up, and the wedding gets postponed! JoSaBi Mariées’ team was lovely enough to not only stay in touch and be supportive all through but preciously kept all the details of my dream wedding dress for whenever I’d be ready to move forward. 3 years later, with very short notice, Dafra was lovely enough to continue working on the project with me. She kept her word and made me an amazing dress with all the exact same details I had described back in 2019. My dream wedding dress came true, arrived way ahead of the wedding, no alterations needed, perfect royal fit! I promise you that this team is mind-blowing. I am more than satisfied, and so will you !!!
Thousand thanks for everything, Dafra ♥️♥️♥️
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