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The Bustle
The Bustle
Stella York
Stella York
Elysee X Edition
Elysee X Edition
Elysee X Edition
Elysee X Edition
Anne Barge
Anne Barge
Muse By Berta
Muse By Berta
Enzoani
Enzoani
Berta Privee
Berta Privee
Berta Privee
Berta Privee
Berta
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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

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+

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Full Customization
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

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

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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Joan Sent on 08/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Dress + Best Staff

Everyone at the Bustle was amazing to work with and their dresses are BEAUTIFUL. There seems to be a dress for everyone there, as I was able to try on many different styles and price ranges! Nadine in particular helped me for my initial appointment and when I got my dress, and she was amazing. She was so friendly, understanding, and helpful - she listened and took in my feedback to help me find THE PERFECT dress. And the dress itself was gorgeous!!! I got so many compliments on it and was so happy with it. A huge plus also is that they are very close (a few stores down) from the Golden Needle, which helped me tailor my dress to perfection. Definitely recommend the Bustle1!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Kennedy

Kennedy was absolutely incredible to work with! She took the time to really get to know me, my style, and what I was looking for. She even helped me explore ideas with my mom’s dress, which meant so much.
She did such a great job of understanding my style that I could truly see myself in each dress she picked out. But she absolutely nailed it on the first try, and that ended up being the one! She was so patient and truly felt like a partner in the process. I am so grateful to have worked with her. :)
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.
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Emily Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

I had an absolutely amazing experience at The Bustle. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making me feel comfortable and special from the moment I walked in (extra thank you to Paytin!). From the champagne, to the cute desserts, and their expertise and genuine enthusiasm for helping me find the perfect dress, The Bustle is truly exceptional. The boutique boasts a diverse and beautiful selection of gowns, each more stunning than the last, making the decision-making process a delightful and unforgettable experience.
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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!
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Katie Sent on 03/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience with amazing staff

After shopping with my maid of honor for her wedding dress at The Bustle, I had a premonition I would find mine there as well. What makes The Bustle stand out is its layout and its staff. It was really nice to be in a room with just my party; it felt more intimate and less chaotic than some of the other places I visited. I also really appreciated that I could pre-select some styles that I was interested in ahead of time to help my stylist get a feel for what I would be open to trying on. As someone who had no idea what type of dress I was going to wear, Emily made me feel so comfortable and never pressured me towards a certain dress or made me feel rushed, and always presented me with options within my budget. Every visit, from shopping to purchasing to picking up to alterations was as great as the next, and they certainly made me feel looked after and very special. Plus the dress was GORGEOUS!
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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Alexandra Sent on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with The Bustle

I had the best experience wedding dress shopping with The Bustle in Del Mar. The boutique is so cute, we were given champagne upon arrival, and my stylist did a great job pulling styles for me based on what I described to her. It was the third boutique I visited, and I said yes to my dress that day! Highly recommend for any bride.
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Megan Sent on 08/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

I had the most amazing experience at The Bustle! My consultant Lexi was so kind, patient and really took the time to listen to what I wanted. I tried on several beautiful dresses and was able to find the one! I couldn’t have been happier with how fun and stress-free everything was. Thank you Lexi and The Bustle for a great experience from start to finish!
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 11/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Finding theeeee Dress

LOOOOVVVVVEEEEDDDD my experience at The Bustle - I went for a dress appointment in June 2019 - after going sooooo many many different stores -thinking they would be out of my price range. BUT to my surprise not only was the place adorable and in my price range an old high school friend ended up being my lovely stylist during my appointment. Upon arrival, you are greeted with adorable details and your own personal room. The room you are put into is based on your price range so your possy can run wild without breaking the bank. Their amazing selection was unlike many of the other places I went and I ended up having my bridal moment and found THE ONE. After finding the one I got my dress exactly when expected in December 2019. Overall my experience was magical and I cannot recommend The Bustle enough if you want a special experience. One thing to note is that they do not do alterations in-house (but have a recommendation) and had a small veil collection.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Beautiful selection of wedding dresses!

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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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