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Located in the heart of Del Mar, The Bustle celebrates engagements every day! Whether you want to look classic or modern, glamorous or elegant, we have a gown you'll fall in love with. Established in 2009, The Bustle has served thousands of brides and continues to dedicate its efforts in providing the most memorable gown shopping experience.

Our brides receive the individual attention of a personal stylist who is specially trained to help you find the perfect look. We make your bridal vision come true and guide you through the entire process from the day you say "yes to the dress" to your grand entrance down the aisle. The Bustle carries over 300 bridal gowns with special orders starting at $1,500 for wedding gowns, and $230 for bridesmaid dresses.


Designs Offered
The Bustle offers a wide range of dress and attire services such as alterations, cleaning, customization, preservation, and trunk shows. The Bustles’ exclusive designer gowns include styles from:

  • BERTA
  • Muse by BERTA
  • Enzoani
  • Elysee by Enzoani
  • Anne Barge
  • Blue Willow by Anne Barge
  • Stella York
  • Christina Wu
  • Adrianna Papell
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

How would you categorize your product offerings?

Catalog
Custom
Personalized
Themed

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

$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999
$4,000 - $6,499
$6,500 - $7,999
$8,000+

Which of the following services do you offer?

Cleaning
Payment Plans
Shipping

What services do you provide?

Shipping

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Costume Accessories
Custom Accessories
Designer Accessories

What items are available?

Clothing
Jewelry
Photo Favors

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

What is the average turnaround time, from initial contact to shipment?

1 Week

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls

Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product?

Yes

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Full Customization
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Is there a minimum order requirement?

No

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is your return policy?

Final Sale

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Annually
Monthly
Seasonally
Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of The Bustle

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The Bustle is described as the perfect wedding dress boutique by several reviewers who had exceptional experiences finding their dream dresses. The staff, including stylists Kennedy, Paytin, Emily, and Lexi, are praised for their warm and welcoming approach, attentive service, and expertise in helping brides choose the perfect gown. The boutique's layout, diverse gown selection, intimate atmosphere, and seamless alterations process are highlighted as standout features, making the entire wedding dress shopping experience a breeze. Overall, The Bustle is highly recommended for brides seeking a personalized, stress-free, and memorable dress shopping 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.

The Bustle is described as the perfect wedding dress boutique by several reviewers who had exceptional experiences finding their dream dresses. The staff, including stylists Kennedy, Paytin, Emily, and Lexi, are praised for their warm and welcoming approach, attentive service, and expertise in helping brides choose the perfect gown. The boutique's layout, diverse gown selection, intimate atmosphere, and seamless alterations process are highlighted as standout features, making the entire wedding dress shopping experience a breeze. Overall, The Bustle is highly recommended for brides seeking a personalized, stress-free, and memorable dress shopping experience.

Colleen
Colleen Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top-notch experience and great customer service

This shop was the platonic ideal of of wedding boutique. I had been to several boutiques at this point and was feeling a little run down but The Bustle gave us the full bridal experience from a custom sign out front of the store to complimentary champagne. Our stylist, Kennedy, was warm and welcoming and very helpful in feeling out the right vibe and style for me, a bride who really does not dress up that often. My Elysee gown was a showstopper at my wedding and I'm so glad they helped me find it. The cherry on top was how easy it was for me to ship the dress from CA to DC with no trouble. The gowns are on the pricey side but I'd say they're absolutely worth it.
Christine
Christine Sent on 05/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

I'm very happy to have worked with The Bustle to find my wedding dress. They helped me pick out the perfect dress, and I continued to work with them for alterations and accessories. They were really easy to communicate with and well organized. The dress was beautiful and fit perfect!
Kara
Kara Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best dress shopping experience!

When I say The Bustle made it a breeze from start to finish with wedding dress shopping, I mean it. Lexi helped me with my fitting appointment and I told her my vision and sure enough she brought out my dream dress on the very FIRST pick. I put it on and instantly started crying because it was what I had been dreaming of for so many years and she helped me achieve that dream! Going back in for alterations and additional fittings was also so easy and not stressful at ALL, which is all you can hope for as a bride with no wedding planner!! They were such a treat to work with and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!!!
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Awards

126
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
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Beautiful selection of wedding dresses!

JLH Blooms JLH Blooms Wedding Florists

The Bustle is the absolute Cream of the Crop in Bridal Fashion in San Diego! Their boutique in Del Mar is intimate and luxurious. Their location is close to the most fabulous venues in town with lots of fantastic restaurants and shopping nearby. This is the perfect place to bring your girls to go dress shopping with you! Their gowns are gorgeous and high quality, which will have your guests in awe on your big day. If you're looking to splurge on a show-stopping dress, this is definitely the place to make an appointment! The staff is incredibly friendly and we highly recommend them for your wedding fashion.

Bliss Events Bliss Events Wedding Planners

We regularly refer our brides to The Bustle, and many of them find their dream gown there! Thank you to the wonderful team at The Bustle for doing such a great job and taking wonderful care of our lovely brides!

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