The Bustle Reviews
Reviews
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Colleen Sent on 05/13/2025Top-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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Christine Sent on 05/04/2023Great 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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Kara Sent on 12/08/2022Best 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 08/10/2022Great 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 08/01/2021Fantastic!
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 Sent on 11/13/2020Finding 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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Katy Sent on 08/01/2019Amazing 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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Erica Sent on 06/14/2019Bustle 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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Joanie Sent on 05/17/2019I 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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Elli Sent on 04/05/2019All 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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Amanda Sent on 01/25/2019A 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 11/13/2018Favorite 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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Danielle Sent on 10/22/2018Best bridal boutique
Mariah Williams at The Bustle was wonderful! She helped me find my perfect wedding dress- all I had to do was give her some pictures of the dress I envisioned and my budget. She picked out some gowns that she thought I would like and by the 3rd gown, I found my wedding dress! She stayed well within my budget (on the lower end) and made the process so easy for me. She was very attentive and responsive to my questions. She also helped me pick out veils, shoes, and jewelry for the look. I highly recommend Mariah at The Bustle! -
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Lauren Sent on 08/20/2018I 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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Amber Sent on 03/27/2017I 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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Miriam Sent on 05/10/2016If every part of wedding planning was this enjoyable, there would be no Bridezilla's. Natalie made my experience so special and I felt like I was shopping with a friend. I would recommend every bride to visit The Bustle first... They won't want to go anywhere else. -
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Rebecca Sent on 12/29/2015Great Service! All of the employees are so sweet and helpful. Nice range in dress prices. Wish they had more dresses in the actual store. -
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Kerri Sent on 06/07/2014The Bustle was the first and last place that I went dress shopping. From the friendly and helpful staff to the beautiful dresses, there was no reason to shop any further. I loved having the entire boutique to myself and didn't feel any pressure to purchase that day, although the 15% discount definitely helped. They let me keep the gown on and stare in the mirror for as long as I wanted, and allowed my Mom to take photos once we committed to purchasing it. They provided champagne to celebrate. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend The Bustle to any brides in the area. -
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Alsiha Sent on 12/09/2011I had a great time dress shopping here!! They greeted my family and I with a chalkboard that welcomed us to the shop. They had champagne and treats for us to snack on. They were helpful, patient, and let me go at my own pace. It was fantastic. I also loved there dresses!! I ended up with exactly the dress I was looking for! -
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Bonnie Sent on 12/07/2011I purchased a Maggie Sottero gown from the Bustle. My experience with my consultant (Matija) was exeptional. After going to stores where you see several other brides at the same time (and see them in the dress I wanted to try on!) I loved the experience at the Bustle so much more. You have the store to yourself as they only book one appointment at a time. It lets you feel so special, and that you aren't JUST another bride... I was an out of town bride, and they made all of my appointments work for the limited time I was in town. My dress even came in early and Matija called immediately to let me know. Also, my veil ended up with a small hole in it, and they took care of replacing it immediately and without any hassle. The alterations are done on site. I changed my neckline to a sweetheart and it looked perfect. I did have to have FOUR fittings because the seamstress wouldn't shorten the dress as much as I kept asking for, so that was frustrating to say the least. In the end though, my gown was the dress of my dreams and I loved my experience at The Bustle! -
Emily Sent on 10/22/2023
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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Sara Sent on 06/21/2020
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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Natasha Sent on 10/09/2018I 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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