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    Emily A. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    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 P. Sent on 05/04/2023
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    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 H. Sent on 03/21/2023
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    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!
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    Sara D. Sent on 06/21/2020
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    An Amazing Experience

    Growing up in San Diego, we would always drive by The Bustle and I would admire the dresses in the window, or peek into the store while picking up food at Double Happiness, and I would think to myself, “one day.” Well, now I can officially say I am a “Bustle Bride.”

    My mom, sister, and I came in on Saturday to find my dream dress and my consultant, Brooke, did just that and more. The Bustle shows its care for each client the moment you approach the store front and see a sign welcoming you as their “bride-to-be.” We were welcomed by Brooke and Paytin who offered us some bubbly and water (and the bubbly was very much appreciated).

    Brooke sat down with me and asked me questions about my fiancé, where we are getting married, and my vision for a wedding dress including things I like and do not like in dresses. She patiently listened and took notes while I shared my thoughts and talked about other dresses I have tried on. Even though I had selected some dresses on their appointment portal before coming in, they also allowed my mom, sister, and I to look over the racks and see if anything stood out to us. Brooke directed us to the right area to look that was in our budget. The first dress I tried on was beautiful, but the second dress took my breath away (and ended up being my dress). Brooke recommended some other dresses to try on just so I could make sure I was set on my decision.

    Besides finding my dress, Brooke was the standout moment from The Bustle. She got me in and out of dresses, and back into and out of dresses that I liked. She was supportive but not pushy and I really was able to feel that she was just there to help me feel happy and beautiful. She was always ready to grab a veil, headpiece, or belt if we asked and she is an EXPERT dress train fluffer. She also patiently endured all the staring at myself in the mirror that I did while I tried to imagine myself in each dress at my wedding. When it came down to two dresses, I never felt pushed into a decision; Brooke just asked me questions about how I felt, so it was very much my decision in the end. She patiently stood next to me holding the other dress I was considering while I looked in the mirror and made my decision. She was so, so kind.

    Overall, it was such a warm, happy moment and I am so glad that I found my dress at The Bustle because it has been my dream since I was a little girl. The dress was also well under my budget! I plan on coming back with my sister to look for bridesmaid dresses, too. :)
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    Kara R. Sent on 12/08/2022
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    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 L. Sent on 08/10/2022
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    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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    Katy W. Sent on 08/01/2019
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    Amazing staff

    The ladies at The Bustle were extremely caring, sweet, and detail oriented with my dress try on. It was my first time looking at dresses, and they were so detail oriented and really got to know what style I wanted. It was such an amazing experience!
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    Megan B. Sent on 08/01/2021
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    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!
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    Jasmine E. Sent on 11/13/2020
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    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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    Kelly K. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Personalized & Enjoyable Experience!

    I truly enjoyed working with The Bustle! They have an online system that assists you with appointments and allows you to select specific dresses you want to try on during your visit. Your stylist will also pull additional styles during your visit.

    Upon arrival you will see a personalized sign and have your own private studio. Jordan was my stylist and I absolutely adored her! She had us laughing and smiling the entire visit and providing excellent service. She also let me know their seamstress works wonders and can essentially do anything you need (for an extra fee of course) which allows you to customize your dress if needed/wanted.

    I ended up selecting a dress at a different boutique but when I called to let them know they offered sincere congratulations and excitement for me! I highly recommend The Bustle and Jordan! They are organized, professional, personable, responsive and a joy to work with! They also offer a discount if you purchase a dress during your first visit!
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    Lauren Sent on 08/20/2018
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    I felt so lucky to shop at The Bustle. It was my very first stop shopping for a wedding dress. My consultant, Mariah, made me feel wonderful. She was so kind and personable. I didn't know what I wanted in a dress, and although she put me in totally different styles, they were all gorgeous. She really understood my taste immediately. I wasn't ready to buy on this trip and I didn't feel pushed or pressured. I thought the prices were very reasonable. The salon was also immaculate and adorable.
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    Elli Sent on 04/05/2019
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    All about you!

    The Bustle was THE experience brides-to-be are looking for - personalized, one-on-one attention, champagne, little treats, beautiful dresses within your price point and no distractions. Setting up an appointment was super easy and when you arrive, they have a little customized welcome sign dedicated to you! Since you tell them your price point to begin with, your 'dressing room' (more like a whole small boutique to yourself) has about 4 racks of dresses that are within your budget. I really liked how I had the whole area to myself and those who came with me had a nice couch to perch on while I tried on dresses. I worked with Leilani - she was super sweet, never pushed her opinion, and never made me feel pressured to buy; rather, she listened to what I liked and ultimately helped me find my dress! I highly suggest The Bustle to new brides!
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    Joanie B. Sent on 05/17/2019
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    I said yes to their dress!

    The bustle was so much fun! From the ease of scheduling an appointment, to your name on a chalkboard, to the private fitting room that you and your entourage can relax in- I loved it! My consultant Mariah was so sweet, and really listened to what I wanted. I tried on a TON of dresses, and finally found the one. It arrived quickly (probably due to luck). I also got some accessories here, as well as my flower girl dress that everyone was OBSESSED with, and was a perfect color match to mine as well.
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    Erica N. Sent on 06/14/2019
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    Bustle experience was amazing

    I had the pleasure of working with Leilani throughout the whole process of selecting my dress. She was so helpful, sweet and made me feel very special. I loved coming to the venue and seeing my name on the chalkboard and having treats/champagne. She really listened to me and helped pick my dream dress and accessories. The Bustle made this such a great experience and were very timely with communication and receiving the dress. I am so grateful and would highly recommend this for wedding dress shopping.
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    Amanda Sent on 01/25/2019
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    A Selection thats hard to beat!

    The Bustle had to be on your list for wedding dress shopping! Their staff is awesome and so sweet! They do a great job of listening to your vision and bringing you options that fit that vision, as well as your price range. They have such a large selection and the variety is perfect for those brides that arent quite sure what they're looking for. Exceptional wedding dress shop that I would HIGHLY recommend!
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    Meghan Sent on 11/13/2018
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    Favorite Bridal store in San Diego

    My family and I had a great experience at the Bustle. The store is a cute Boutique on the main street in Del Mar. I worked with Tiffany to find my perfect gown, veil and earrings. They separate gowns into different rooms based on price so you did not have to worry about going over your budget. She started the appointment looking at pictures of gowns I liked and had tried on in other stores. Then she let my family and me pick out gowns to try on. We continued to try on the gowns and narrow them down into only the gowns I liked. I don’t make decisions easily and Tiffany was very patient and never pushy. After finding my gown (a Stella York), at my pick up appointment, Tiffany helped me select a matching veil and cute earrings. I would highly recommend getting your gown from the Bustle.
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    Natasha Sent on 10/09/2018
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    I found the perfect dress at the bustle for my wedding. The staff was super helpful and answered all my questions. They were easy to communicate with, they had beautiful dresses in my budget, and had great accessories/veils to go with.
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    Tiffany Sent on 02/28/2018
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    The BEST Bridal Experience ever; I said yes to the dress!! Okay, so I had been to 4 other bridal boutiques just to try on 'silhouettes'. I yelped this place and saw great reviews so I booked my appointment.

    From the moment you walk up and see your name, step into your own private bridal salon and start trying on dresses it is classy and elegant every step!!

    I had my eye on designer, Enzoani and after trying on 4 gorgeous ones; it wasn't until the last dress that my amazing consultant Sara pulled for me did I find "the one"! It actually made me tear up and envision walking down the isle to my fiance. Even more, her 'suggestion' wound up being under my budget and showed me she was really listening to what I wanted, our wedding theme and value. I couldn't have been more pleased with the atmosphere and Sarah.

    To sum up:
    *Beautiful selections with reasonable to extravagant pricing options
    *They do not "sell" you, they "serve" you
    *You get that authentic personalized touch that every bride deserves
    *You do not feel "rushed" or "pressured" to buy
    *I brought both my cousin and mom and they were very kind to them as well; even with 2nd fitting appt., they STILL make you feel special and bridal :)
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    Britta Sent on 04/19/2017
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    I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience at The Bustle! The boutique is absolutely beautiful, and the shopping experience was so personal. My consultant Sara was absolutely phenomenal! She is truly a gem. Sara took the time to listen to my vision of how I wanted to look at my wedding, and she worked tirelessly to help find me the perfect dress and veil--all the while making the experience so fun and magical. I felt like the only bride in the world while at The Bustle, and the experience was truly one-of-a-kind. I would highly recommend The Bustle to family, friends, and coworkers because the selection and customer service were unlike anything I have experienced before. Thank you Sara and The Bustle for a wonderful experience and for helping me find my perfect dress and veil--I will be forever grateful!!
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    Kaylyn Sent on 03/27/2018
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    I was SO intimidated going into my dress shopping experience especially since I had absolutely no idea where to even begin! But Lelani made it so easy, so fun and so memorable for me and my “entourage”. Not only did I find my perfect dress, but we have wonderful memories of the perfect dress shopping day! Not to mention - my dress also came in two months early, I found my veil here and that came in early too!! I love the personalized experience and the price point is perfect for all brides as well. Couldn’t recommend The Bustle enough!!
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    Mariza Sent on 05/16/2018
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    I had a fairly short timeline to find a dress before it would be too late and spent a few days going to 5 different boutiques - trying on about 28 dresses. I narrowed it down to 2, but still felt slightly unsure with them after looking at my photos in them the next day.
    I finally went to my appointment at the Bustle and I am so glad I did! It was honestly the best bridal appointment that I had. Sara talked through the photos I showed her, asking questions about what I'd envisioned. The very first dress - was the one - my mom teared up as soon as she saw me in it. Still, I did try a few more dresses that Sara had selected and truly, all of them were beautiful making it difficult to choose. Sara's recommendations were completely on point as every dress she selected spoke to certain elements of what I had in mind; something I had not experienced at other boutiques. The whole experience was uncomplicated and fun for my mom and I, with champagne and cupcakes to top it off!
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    Emily Sent on 11/02/2017
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    I purchased my dress from the Bustle and it was PERFECT! Sara was by far the best consultant! She made me feel comfortable and made sure to help me find the dress just for me! I had so much fun working with her and shopping at the Bustle. This was the ONLY place I went to find my dress and never felt I needed to go anywhere else. I loved everything about it and had the best experience. They treat you right and make you feel so special for your big day! I went back and bought the hair pin from their shop as well! My wedding day was October 21 and it could not have been anymore perfect and I can't thank you guys enough! My dress was everything I could have hoped for and more! My husband was wow'd when he saw me in my dress! :)

    I will send pictures as soon as I get my photos from the photographer! Thank you!

    If you're considering a place to shop, this should definitely be on your list!! They do not disappoint!
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    I originally heard about the Bustle online and met with one of their employees at the San Diego Bridal Show held at the convention center who was extremely nice and helpful. I had asked her if they carried any Stella York dresses and she informed me that they were actually having a trunk show for her line in March, so I called the next day and made my appointment! I came to the Bustle after already trying on a few other wedding dresses, per their suggestion. The day of my appointment I was working with Leilani who was an absolute sweetheart. I showed her all the pictures on my phone of dresses I was wanting to try and she was very patient and found some amazing options. She was able to find one dress that I have been eyeing since before I was engaged and a similar style dress that were both Stella York, they were the last two dresses I tried on and the dress I chose was actually the one Leilani had chosen and not the one I had been eyeing for so long! Her choice was too perfect and just me!
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    Tara Sent on 09/24/2017
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    I found the perfect dress for me at The Bustle :) The staff was extremely helpful during the process and helped me find the right dress that was in my budget. They even recommended locations in San Francisco where I should get my dress altered since I wasn't living local. I highly recommend The Bustle for anyone who is looking for their wedding dress!
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    Amber Sent on 03/27/2017
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    I didn't end up getting my dress here since nothing quite fit what I was looking for. However, I was blown away with how helpful they were. You get your own privacy by having a private room which you don't get at a lot of places. They had a great selection of dresses and were very transparent on what was in my budget which I appreciated. They even brought myself and my bridesmaids some champagne while we waited outside for the room to become available. I really appreciated all of their assistance and the stylist really did her best to nail down my style! I'd definitely recommend it to future brides!
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