Hey hey, to all of our darling brides-to-be! Have you imagined what your dream wedding dress looks like? Perhaps you have no idea, you just have a feeling you’ll *know* when you try it on… Only, you don’t know where to get started or find the one?! Well, we’re stepping in to help with our guide of Where to Shop for Wedding Dresses in Los Angeles – plus a few in Orange County and San Diego!
Jen, the GWS Founder + Creative Director shares: When I was shopping for my wedding dress, I found a few directories, but they all were out-of-date and didn’t really cater to my more boho + modern style. Plus often the shops were so sterile and just not fun….shopping for your gown is one of the most FUN parts of wedding planning, so we wanted to help our lovely readers with this handy guide on where to find those GORGE gowns you see on GWS.
To make it easy for you, and perhaps plan day trips to certain locations — we’ve categorized the list based on location: Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County and San Diego – and included some of our fave local eats nearby, because shopping for your gown should be fun! Heads up, most places require an appointment to try on gowns. Happy shopping, ladies!
Los Angeles Wedding Dress Shops
1. Grace Loves Lace
The Venice location serves as Grace Loves Lace’s first international showroom; with its rich textures, free-spirited flare and modern accents you’ll immediately feel the Australian warmth of this artful space. GLL designs are free-spirited and cool, utilize a lot of lace (no surprise there!), and definitely speak to the beachy boho bride. They also recently opened a San Diego location as well!
location: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
hours: By appointment only
our food + coffee picks nearby: For lunch or dinner – Gjelina, Wabi-Sabi, The Butcher’s Daughter, Great White, stop by Salt & Straw for some ice cream and Intelligentsia for coffee and Cha Cha Matcha for your matcha fix!
2. Dreamers and Lovers
Dreamers & Lovers just opened their NEW dreamy boho flagship location in Venice (check out more photos here)! Promising a low-key shopping experience, with loads of beautiful gowns, and a stunning rustic bridal salon, you’ll feel happy and look great. It’s the place for all things modern bohemian, lace, and lots of love. Their design studio is also local to Los Angeles, so you’ll have a team of skilled seamstresses to cater to you, and make sure you get the best fitting dress of your dreams. Never worry about receiving your dress, and need to find a tailor to do the alterations for you.
location: Lincoln Blvd, Venice
hours: open by appointment only
our food + coffee picks nearby: lunch at The Rose Cafe or Gjusta, Jeni’s Ice Cream for a treat, or head over to Abbot Kinney Blvd!
3. Lovely Bride Los Angeles
Lovely Bride is know as the “Bridal Chain for Cool Girls” and we totally get why! With an Instagram worthy space, loads of gorgeous designers to choose from, and sales stylists who are fun – not judgey – you will love finding your gown here.
location: Pasadena
designers: Alexandra Grecco, Lovers Society, Rue De Seine, Marchesa Notte, Louvienne, Sarah Seven, Emmy Mae, Theia, Watters, Vagabond, Willowby, Prea James, Jenny Yoo, Scout, Tara Lauren
hours: Wed- Fri 11am-6pm, Sat + Sun 10am – 5pm
our food + coffee picks nearby: True Food Kitchen, Umami Burger, Philz Coffee (if you haven’t tried their Iced Mint Mojito, we highly recommend it!)
4. LOHO Bride
Named by Harper’s Bazaar as the “cool girl’s bridal shop,” LOHO Bride totally lives up to its reputation. For the women who don’t identify with the mainstream aesthetic, but who seek an organic, comfortable, and easy alternative to dress shopping for their big day. I mean, LOHO stands for “league of her own” and we are big fans! See a real wedding with a LOHO bride here (she shares a bit about her experience shopping here).
location: Formosa Ave, LA
designers: Danielle Frankel, Vivienne Westwood, Katherine Tash, Rosie Assoulin, Alex Perry, Elie Saab & more!
hours: By Appointment
our food + coffee picks nearby: Dumpling Monster, Tartine Sycamore, Blue Bottle Coffee and Kreation Organic for yummy smoothies
5. Gahlia Lahav Los Angeles Wedding Shop
Gahlia Lahav is known for her extravagant designs with intricate beadwork — not to mention the famous illusion backs, cascading silk tulle skirts and Italian ivory lace. Their LA shop is their West Coast flagship and is adored by customers for the team’s flawless and friendly service.
location: La Brea
hours: By appointment
our food + coffee picks nearby: The Sycamore Kitchen – great food + coffee here!
6. Claire Pettibone
Immerse yourself in a fairy tale of art and romance at the castle-like historic landmark that serves as the Claire Pettibone headquarters. Built in 1928, the “castle” offers up vintage-inspired wedding gowns, with floral flare, pops of pastel color and tons of enchanting bohemian elegance.
location: Beverly Blvd
hours: By Appointment
our food + coffee picks nearby: Petty Cash Taqueria (tacos + cocktails), Milk or Sweet Rose Creamery (for desserts), Andante (coffee)
7. Sarah Seven
Described as modern gowns for the modern bride, and “something you’d actually wear,” Sarah Seven designs are sleek, and effortlessly cool… much like yourself. ;)
location: Beverly Blvd
hours: By Appointment
our food + coffee picks nearby: Toca Madera for a spicy marg + guac, Beverly Hills Juice, Kings Road Cafe (lunch), Blue Bottle Coffee
8. En Blanc
Nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, En Blanc brings a curated collection of some of the most in-demand designers. Their carefully curated collection includes designers from as close as LA to various parts of the globe with the common thread that their designs remain fashion forward, unique and perfect for a SoCal bride.
location: Main Street, Santa Monica
hours: Wed – Mon 9 am – 6:30 pm, open by appointment only
designers: Anna Campbell, Atelier Pronovias, Chosen by KYHA, Halfpenny London, Liz Martinez and more
our food + coffee picks nearby: The Rose Venice for lunch, Stella Barra Pizzeria for some of the best pizza in LA, Blue Bottle coffee or Urth Caffe for some caffeine – or head over to Abbot Kinney for a late lunch or dinner!
9. Kinsley James Los Angeles Wedding Dress Shop
Kinsley James‘ goal is to bring you the couture and style a bride needs. They travel to bridal fashion week in New York twice a year to hand select well known, unique designers and dresses to represent Kinsley James. They have personal working relationships with their designers and they partner with them to find the perfect dress for you! Customizations and changes can be done with most designers, in order to make the dress exactly what you are looking for.
location: West Hollywood
hours: By appointment
designers: Pallas Couture, Rivini, Anne Barge, Idan Cohen, Liz Martinez, Angel Rivera, Liancarlo, Anna Maier, Blue Willow, Marchesa, Alyne, Madeleine Fig
our food + coffee picks nearby: Son of a Gun, sweetgreen, Verve Coffee Roasters, Fonuts
Those are our fave wedding dress shops in Los Angeles. Since a lot of our readers are in SoCal, we also included our favorite wedding dress shops in Orange County and our favorite wedding dress shops in San Diego! Let’s keep going….
Orange County + Riverside County Wedding Dress Shops
10. Love and Lace
Love and Lace is all about fun, quirky, and slightly non-traditional brides! For those that want something a bit different and unique…not your cookie cutter dress!
location: Irvine
hours: By Appointment
designers: Emmy Mae, Made with Love, Theia Couture, Truvelle, Leanne Marshall, Anais Annette
our food + coffee picks nearby: CAVA, North Italia, Union Market Tustin, Portola Coffee Lab
11. Love Era Wedding Boutique
Tucked in the heart of Old Town Temecula, Love Era aims to provide a relaxed environment and personalized shopping experience for the modern & fashion-forward bride. All wedding gowns, rompers, accessories and veils are curated to provide size-inclusive luxury to the Temecula Valley.
location: Temecula, California
hours: By Appointment Only, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-7:30pm, Saturday 8am – 6pm
designers: Bo & Luca, Julie Vino, Studio Levana, Jane Rhyan Veils (more coming soon)
our food + coffee picks nearby: Press Espresso for scratch made lattes, Havana for authentic cuban food, Thompson & Twain speakeasy for a delicious cocktail
San Diego Wedding Dress Shops
12. Dress Theory
above photo by Amy Lynn Photography
We’ve featured The Dress Theory (San Diego) on GWS too many times to count!! The stylists here are known for their knowledge + charm when it comes to finding rare, sought-after wedding dresses for the modern romantic.
location: Hillcrest near Balboa Park
hours: By appointment
designers: Rue de Seine, Sarah Seven, Flora, Bo and Luca, Theia, Jenny Packham, Costarellos, Alexandra Grecco
our food + coffee picks nearby: Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, Babycakes
13. Lovely Bride San Diego
We mentioned Lovely Bride already, but they also have a rad San Diego Location. Each location carries different designers so they might have that designer you are looking for here – plus, their bridal boutique is the absolute cutest with lots of millennial pink and custom wallpaper.
location: North Park, San Diego
hours: Wed- Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am -5pm
designers: Lovers Society, Louvienne, Made With Love, Tara Lauren, Alyssa Kristin, Emmy Mae, Jenny Yoo, Prea James
our food + coffee picks nearby: Holy Matcha, Waypoint Market, Communal Coffee
14. The White Flower
The White Flower is San Diego’s top rated bridal boutique. Here you’ll find gorgeous sparkly wedding dresses that are feminine, sophisticated, and romantic. Owned by a wedding photographer, you can be sure that all of the dresses at The White Flower are curated to perfection and will photograph flawlessly on your wedding day.
location: Downtown San Diego
hours: by appointment only
designers: Lee Petra Grebenau, Netta BenShabu, Kelly Faetanini, Martina Liana, Dany Tabet, Marchesa Couture, Marchesa Notte
our food + coffee picks nearby: Barrio Star, Parc Bistro, Cafe Bassam, Cucina Urbana
There you go! 13 amazing places to shop for your wedding dress in Los Angeles!
Know of a place that caters to boho-lovin’ brides + has a rad selection of modern wedding dresses? We’d love to add it to the list!
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