Dahlia Bridal

They are closing for business. 5 out 5 only because she was so quick to get back to me! Thought I’d let others know before trying to make an appointment

I came here after shopping at another consignment shop and was already expecting a small establishment. The store can only accommodate one appointment at a time. This place is by appointment only and don’t bother bringing an entourage, there is simply no room. The lady helping me sat me down to talk about what I liked and what I’m looking for. Then she proceeded to pull dresses for me. The dressing room I had to change in was tiny and had minimal hooks. It felt cramped and really warm. It was not a great experience.
In the end, I did like a dress, but the hem was dirty and brown. The zipper was broken and there was significant wear and tear on the dress. I asked if it could be discounted because keep in mind the the dress is sold as is. She replied she could only give me 10% off. The dress wasn’t that affordable to begin with! I ended up going to another consignment shop to buy my dress. I don’t mind a used dress, but it needs to be in somewhat good condition. This place simply did not have the selection nor the quality of dresses I was expecting.
Price: $$
Quality: ²⁄₁₀
Atmosphere: ⁴⁄₁₀
Service: ⁷⁄₁₀

I have mixed feelings about this place. The store is very cute and intimate. The staff was very nice. The dresses…not so much. I looked to resale because I’m on a budget. These dresses, while beautiful designer dresses, were filthy and still extremely expensive. I tried on a dress that was $ 900, had lipstick stains all down the side of it, the train was gray from being dragged along the ground and there were holes in the lace on the bodice. On top of the $ 900, it would cost me another $ 500 in cleaning and alterations. I could buy a new dress that had never been worn for that amount.
If designer labels mean a lot to you, then this is probably more your taste than mine. I don’t care about the label, I just wanted a dress that I liked that wasn’t covered in another woman’s lipstick.

I bought my wedding dress from Dahlia Bridal and had such a great experience! Lauryn was so sweet and helpful in picking out dresses like what I thought I wanted and even pushing the envelope on ones I wouldn’t have tried on but I ended up getting a dress she picked out that I never would have picked myself and loved it! She was seriously so great. The shop is so cute– I brought four friends and my mom and we all fit in just fine. The prices are amazing too! Can’t beat it. It was also nice getting to take the dress that day instead of having to order it since we had a shorter engagement. Lauryn referred us to a tailor to get it altered so it fit perfect. Overall great experience!

Shopping at Dahlia Bridal was a wonderful experience. Cassandra knows the market, and is incredibly talented at listening to your preferences and suggesting gorgeous dresses. She also puts a personalized welcome sign out front prior to your appt, which is fun and sweet :)
I didn’t end up finding my dress here; her stock is limited and since she carries high-​end stuff, much of it was still out of my tiny budget. But it’s worth a gander– you might find your dress here.

I had a GREAT experience at Dahlia Bridal! The shop is adorable. It’s very small, but feels cozy. I brought my Mom and 2 friends and we didn’t feel cramped at all. I was very apprehensive about trying on dresses given the typical sample size dresses don’t really fit me. When I started trying on dresses, it became clear that the I was trying on the wrong size (arg bridal sizing is ridiculous). But Lauryn just went with the flow in a very sensitive way and started pulling dresses that actually fit me. There was a great selection! I tried on probably 7 – 8 different dresses. Lauryn was there when I needed her but also gave me space to enjoy the experience with my Mom and friends (especially when the tears started flowing!) I narrowed it down to 3 and then knew it was the one when everyone was crying. I left without buying the dress because I had another appointment at a small traditional salon, which was awful! It completely reaffirmed how great Dahlia Bridal is. I quickly sent Lauryn an email that I wanted to buy the dress and she squeezed me in before her next appointment. I went home with exactly the dress I wanted and for half of its original price! Do yourself a favor and just come here. You won’t regret it. Thank you Dahlia Bridal for making my dress selection experience a great one!

I had an appointment here back a few months. I was super excited and tracked their FB page religiously to see photos of new dresses. When I arrived I was surprised to see how little the shop was. I had my mom, mother-​in-​law and my then 5 month old daughter with me. No one greeted us at the door. The girl who helped us (not the shop owner) was quiet and not very welcoming and the shop itself didn’t look very clean. She kind of looked at us like we were crazy for bringing the baby with us (mind you she was asleep the whole time). The dress selection was meh. I get it they are used dresses but they were all filthy dirty and wrinkly. I guess it just wasn’t the experience I expected. I would not recommend going here simply because if you want the bridal experience… this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a used, wrinkly, second-​hand, dirty designer dress… this is your spot!

This is the perfect shop for a budget limited bride. Gorgeous dresses. My mother and two bridesmaids barely fit in the shop because it is so small, so don’t bring more than three people! I almost made out with a $ 4000 lazaro dress for $ 800 but our venue changed and the dress no longer worked. She also let me try on every dress in teh store that I wanted, so no issues with that and we went on a Sunday.

I found a great dress — I loved it — it was in my price range. But I was without my mom that day, so I made a second appt to bring mom (and get her approval of course).
My appt was at 2 pm. We were running late and at 2:04 I had my mom call to tell Cassandra we were on the way. No one answered and my mom left a message. We arrived at maybe 2:17 — the door was locked and Cassandra gone. I pulled out my phone to call her and saw she had called me at 1:45 but left no message.
When I got home I sent Cassandra an email asking what happened. She emailed back and said she saw the missed call at 2:04 but since there was no message she didn’t know it was me and she left at 2:15.
I emailed her back and said there was a message, I heard my mom leave it as we were driving. I also mentioned that I was still interested in the dress and asked if I could make another appt. I never heard back.
Yes, I was late. But it’s the way it was handled… why did she call at 1:45 and not leave a message? Why didn’t she answer at 2:04 if she was in fact still there? Why did she lie and say there was no message? If she really deals in high-​end dresses then why isn’t she offering high end service? If she really wanted my business she would’ve called me in response to my email, not emailed back.
It was just all really weird and left a bad taste. I’m back on the hunt for a discount dress.

Amazing. Did not expect to buy a wedding dress the day I came in but the selection was great. Lots of vintage and romantic style dresses to choose from. The room is small and intimate for just you and your party. I was able to have an appointment over an hour so I didn’t feel rushed. The prices averaged 30−50% off the regular sale price. They even worked with me to stay within my budget and I couldn’t have been more grateful. I loved the look of all the dresses I tried on and ended up leaving with a dress the very same day!

The place was cute and tiny, full of good choices. The sales girl was perfectly polite but I felt that she was going through te motions and not into the visit. I saw that some of the dresses were stained (armpits, lipstick, etc) so while they definitely have have nice choices you have to be careful. The prices are so-​so, some prices were higher than the brand new dress that I got elsewhere. If you have extra time to dress shop check it out.

I am not one to write negative reviews, and I am sure the dresses would have been lovely had I been permitted to try on more than two. I am also incredibly understanding when it comes to scheduling errors, regardless of whose error it may be. What I am not understanding of is when I am made to be the scape goat and when I am treated unprofessionally.
When my sister and I arrived it was to find another Bride’s name on the welcome board. I believe it was Lauren who greeted me and the moment I told her my name it was clear she was panicked (looking around I knew immediately that there would not be room for two brides in the shop at one time) she then told me some type of story about how she accidentally deleted my appointment (booked two weeks prior) and had replaced it with another appointment the previous day, citing a new calendar system and stating that it had happened before. She apologized and said she would offer to buy the other bride’s coffee.
When the other bride showed up 15 minutes late and was upset (for good reason) Lauren’s story immediately changed. She told me that I was actually scheduled for 2:00 (I had another appointment in mission valley at that time) & she told the other bride that I was early and had begun trying on dresses. All of this occurred fifteen feet from the fitting room where I was standing in a dress. She attempted to buy us coffee and offered to shuffle appointments around but made it clear we were to leave. We told her we would call my other appointment to see if I could move it around as well and call her back shortly. We tried calling TWICE and she did not answer nor did she return my voicemail. I got a call back 48 hours later regarding the appointment and I once again attempted to call back and left another voicemail and have not heard back. It has been 24 hours.
This was my first bridal experience and it was incredibly disappointing. I luckily found my dress at the later appointment in Mission Valley but the day started out on a sour note due to this appointment.
If I made a scheduling error then I am happy to admit that– what is unacceptable is that I was allowed into the dressing room, had over 8 dresses pulled, and was then embarrassed and turned into the bad guy when the second bride arrived. If you choose to go here be sure to triple check the schedule.

I had an appointment with Lauren today to find my dress. I have tried on a few dresses at another place and even though they were all pretty, they weren’t for me. Before, whenever I put on a dress, I felt silly, not like a bride.
Coming into Dahlia Bridal, I was less than enthusiastic but just hoped that I would find something.
The store itself is so cute. The front room is cozy and makes you feel right at home. The dresses are in the second room. Also a small space but it was perfect. It wasn’t overwhelming like it is when you walk into a larger boutique. Also, I felt no pressure to be «proper» or anything. It was just me, my friend, and our consultant. She was really great at listening to what I wanted and when I found two dresses that I liked, she pulled a third one that combined all my favorite parts from the two I loved. That was the dress, without a doubt.
She asked me questions and I felt like she really cared about me finding the dress I wanted and also getting to know me so that I both enjoyed the experience and got what I needed out of it.
I would recommend Dahlia Bridal to anyone and everyone looking for bridal gowns.

I went to Dahlia’s Bridal with my mom and my sister, the bride. We had a fantastic experience. The boutique is absolutely darling and Sarah was very helpful. The dresses are high quality and the prices are very reasonable. My sister was able to find her dream dress here.

Dahlia Bridal has a beautiful selection of exquisite dresses. Everyone that works there is so sweet and helpful. To my dismay I was on a bit of a budget and ended up buying my dress from David’s Bridal. I ended up at Dahlia Bridal to purchase a petticoat because the one I got at David’s was uncomfortable (I didn’t like it to begin with, but I was pressured into purchasing the dress), and the whole ordeal with so stressful and unnecessary. I think I will always regret not going to Dahlia Bridal in the first place. I always wondered why having to shop for a wedding dress should be so expensive? Now I know it is because part of buying a dress is part of the wedding experience. Going the cheaper right will never feel as special. If I had to do it all over again, I would have definitely gone to Dahlia Bridal first.

Cassandra (the owner) was thoughtful enough to contact me when she saw a dress come in that she knew would look good on me and fit my theme. I came in and it fit like a glove and looks like a dream! Plus, it is a well-​known designer and I got it for 40% off retail! What could be better than that?

Let me start by saying I tried on A LOT of dresses before I finally came to dahlia bridal boutique. I found out about this place from Unilocal and thank god i did. All the dresses I tried on prior to dahlia was wonderful and gorgeous, I just had issues with the price I would have to pay for a beautiful dress I was only going to wear once. Dahlias competitive and affordable prices for beautiful wedding dresses fixed that problem for me right away.
So dahlia was having their one year anniversary — no appointment needed — yippie! The only thing I knew I would probably run into as a problem would be the amount of people coming in for the sale.
So I get there with one of my bridesmaids and my matron of honor (sister). There’s another gal in the shop with her family but it looked like they were wrapping things up. So my gf and sister pulled a bunch of dresses for me to try on. A mix of mermaid and trumpet gowns and fun skirts and lace. The first dress I tried on I fell in love with — and it was on sale! SCORE! After I tried on a couple more dresses on I fell in love with another dress. It wasn’t on sale, but the price felt like a sales price.
So here comes my problem– I love both dresses and they are completely different in style. One has the fun skirt and is strapless (dress one) and the other has the mermaid look and lace (but with straps). So I start asking Cassandra (she’s so sweet and she isn’t pushy when it comes to sales) about alterations and costs for fixing the damaged areas of the dress. Cassandra was totally honest with me and told me which dress was going to cost more $$$ or alterations, etc… After debating with myself about the feel for the dress, out of door cost and alterations, I ended up with the first dress I tried on with the fun skirt. Cassandra even gave me contact information for a place she works with that could clean the dress and do alterations — one stop shop? I LOVE IT.
All in all I love this little boutique. You have a variety of dresses to choose from and a wonderful hands on business owner who isn’t pushy and willing to help you find the dress of your dreams at a decent price. So ladies, if you are open to sample dresses and once worn dresses that is local, look no more! Dahlias is your place to go — especially if you are a bride on a budget!

I had such a wonderful wedding gown experience at Dahlia Bridal! The boutique is nestled in the charming Point Loma area and is decorated beautifully. Walking up you know you are going to have a fun and unique experience as your name is written on the cute sign outside, and then inside you feel like you’re in a pinterest/​etsy ad haha.
Honestly, I made an appointment just to check out the boutique because I was curious about sample and once-​worn gowns, I had no intentions to purchase my wedding dress! There were sooo many lovely dresses to choose from, from the rustic vintage bride to the modern fashionista! AND the prices couldn’t be beat! Each dress was pristine! Cassandra was so knowledgeable and helpful in pulling dresses out for me. Finally, a gorgeous, normally out of my budget, Lazaro dress caught my eye and the next thing I know I’m writing a (very reasonable) check AND walking out of the store with dress in hand! The Lazaro gown was a sample but was in great condition! Thank you, Cassandra and Dahlia Bridal!

I had a great experience at Dahlia Bridal! Cassandra was quick to get back to me to set up a private appointment, and on the morning of the appointment I arrived to find my name announced on a little blackboard sign on the front door. Cute!
Inside the shop, Cassandra welcomed us and sat down with my family and I to discuss what I was looking for. She had really good suggestions and her dress selection was AMAZING. Seriously, there were so many different styles and they were all really beautiful and unique. Personally, I think she had a better selection than bigger salons I went to. It seems like she’s very choosy about the dresses she buys which translates to a much easier time shopping for the customer. I didn’t have to wade through mediocre dresses to find the stunners.
Cassandra was so sweet, funny, and helpful. Trying on dresses with her was like shopping with a friend. I never felt pressured or rushed like I did at some other places.
And, of course, the prices were phenomenal. Her shop is perfect for a bride on a budget who doesn’t want to sacrifice quality. It’s also a great way to support a small local business! I would highly recommend checking this place out.

I echo previous reviews — Cassandra curates a fantastic collection of consignment and show floor/​trunk show gowns. I came in looking for a simple sheath gown and she had a good handful for me to try on — all of which were lovely. Dahlia Bridal has a great range of gowns in different cuts and styles which they’re constantly updating. Cassandra even emailed me a few days following my appointment with photos of three new gowns that arrived that fit the look I was going for.
I ended up not purchasing a gown from there but not by any fault of the store (my final purchase was actually at a Bloomingdales, not a bridal store). Dahlia Bridal was the only bridal store I visited during my search and in my opinion all brides should check it out!