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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+

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
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Reviews of The Bustle

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
125 Reviews
97% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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The Bustle is a highly recommended wedding dress boutique with exceptional staff and service. Reviewers praised the friendly and attentive staff, particularly mentioning Paytin and Lexi. The boutique is described as cute and welcoming, offering champagne upon arrival. The consultants are commended for pulling styles based on the brides' preferences and making the dress shopping experience fun and stress-free. Overall, customers highly recommend The Bustle for finding the perfect wedding dress.

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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 a highly recommended wedding dress boutique with exceptional staff and service. Reviewers praised the friendly and attentive staff, particularly mentioning Paytin and Lexi. The boutique is described as cute and welcoming, offering champagne upon arrival. The consultants are commended for pulling styles based on the brides' preferences and making the dress shopping experience fun and stress-free. Overall, customers highly recommend The Bustle for finding the perfect wedding dress.

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Emily A. 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 P. 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 H. 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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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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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