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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
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Reviews of JoSaBi Mariées

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JoSaBi Mariees is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail in creating personalized wedding dresses. Reviewers appreciate the team's ability to bring their visions to life, even with unconventional dress ideas. The communication and collaboration throughout the dress-making process were highly valued, along with the timely delivery and reasonable prices. Customers highly recommend JoSaBi Mariees for anyone looking for a unique and customized wedding dress experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

JoSaBi Mariees is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail in creating personalized wedding dresses. Reviewers appreciate the team's ability to bring their visions to life, even with unconventional dress ideas. The communication and collaboration throughout the dress-making process were highly valued, along with the timely delivery and reasonable prices. Customers highly recommend JoSaBi Mariees for anyone looking for a unique and customized wedding dress experience.

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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!
Betsy
Betsy A. 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.
Natalie
Natalie M. 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!
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Dafra Mariées
Dafra Mariées
Head designer

Hi Everyone, and thanks so much for stopping by!

I am Dafra, the founder of JoSaBi Mariées, and I am grateful to have you here.

JoSaBi Mariées was born when I was getting married in 2014. I am 5″11 and was in for a few surprises when I kicked off my dress shopping experience: almost all the dresses I tried on were too short, and “extra length” gowns cost me anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 extra. Moreover, I have round hips and different sizes on top and bottom. I would have therefore had to order a larger size from the bridal shop to fit my hips, and then have it majorly altered to comfortably fit my bust – which was, of course, several more thousand dollars down the drain. Finally, I wanted bling, and none of the dresses had enough in my eyes, so that was an issue.

After a few weeks, I decided to give up the traditional dress shopping experience and hunt for seamstresses to create my dream dress. I had a few misses, but I got a ceremony dress AND a reception dress perfectly made to my measurements, with a quality that I had only experienced in luxury wedding gowns.

For a couple of years, I did dresses for people around me. A friend ended up telling me that this was my calling (I was too scared to believe her for a while)… but here we are, a few years later, growing super fast!

The JoSaBi value proposition is simple: you deserve the dress you always dreamed of, in a fit that will make you feel and look fabulous. You bring the vision; we will do the work.

Thanks again for reading our story; we cannot wait to meet you.

Best,
JoSaBi Dafra

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