Bridal Gown Studio

Yes!
I walked in to Sonthai’s shop and immediately knew I would get my dress there. His selection is gorgeous, tasteful, special, unlike the rest. He is a talented artist, illustrator, designer, and seamster. Anything you want to make, he can figure it out. Any size, any adjustment, any style etc! I was so impressed with his ability to communicate exactly what I had in my head on paper. Bridal gown studio is THE hidden gem of downtown San Jose.

Had a pleasant time here today. My girlfriend shop for her dress and we got a good customer service with good deal~

Not only is Sonthai an amazing designer, he is hilariously honest and an absolute joy to work with. I came here one random weekend day with my mom and we instantly fell in love with the second dress I tried on. I received so many compliments about my dress on my wedding day. It was perfect! GO SEE SONTHAI!

Son Thai is professional, honest, knowledgable, and completely sincere!
A very accomplished designer with a very unassuming shop. Each dress is a gem, and he MAKES you feel like a bride. No gimmicks or false compliments; he wants to provide you with your true dress match! Phenomenal experience.

I loved working with Sonthai! VERY accommodating!!! I found my dress within 15minutes of being in the store! The dress was very reasonably priced. Though I ordered my dress 5 months before my wedding date, I waited 20days before my wedding to try it on… (Yes, procrastinating much). The dress needed some alteration so I came back 3 days before my wedding. It needed some additional alterations and he did it within 1.5 hours while I went to the nail salon to get my nails done. Came back, and I didn’t like the way my hips look (it was a bit too tight) — I’m sure it would’ve looked fine, however, Sonthai happily agreed to fix it that same day. I came back the next morning and everything was perfect! THANK YOU SONTHAI!!! Thank you for being so nice and accommodating. You’re the best!!!

I bought my dream wedding dress here! This is where the magic happen! This was the first place I went to (my MOH wanted me to explore different stores) and I ended up coming back here because I loved his work so much. I have been to 7 different wedding dress shops and tried of faire share of dresses and nothing satisfied me because I felt in love with Sonthai’s incredible designs. This is a just a normal typical wedding dress designs. Once you try on his dresses you will notice the difference and quality!!! I absolutely love my wedding dress. Sonthais designs are amazing! He is very honest and kind. He doesn’t pressure you to buy the wedding dress. (not like some other stores they will pressure you!) He just wanted me to find my perfect dress that I wanted. He took a look at me, he knew the types of dresses that would fit my figure the best. He is excellent job of choosing dresses he thinks will fit your body type.
Make sure you make an appointment before you go. The store is Romanic and small so it is good to make an appointment, which means you get really personal service and 100% of his attention. Also there is Michelle who helps you get into the dress and she is super sweet and awesome to work with. I really enjoyed the undivided attention at Bridal Gown Studio because I have been to other places where the lady who were helping out was running around all over the place to help other clients too and I really hated waiting. My overall his designs are beautiful and unique. The service was nice and really enjoyed working with Sonthai and Michelle. Oh! I also like that alteration fee is included!
Thank you Sonthai for helping me find my dream wedding dress!
I would HIGHLY recommend Bridal Gown Studio!!!
The place is little hard to find but it is a must go shop if you are looking for your unique dream dress :)

So I finally bought my dress after two days I left this review. So exciteddddd to see it finally when it is all done. Can’t wait!!!

Oh my, what can I say? I loved being here! This was the very first place I went to for bridal gown shopping. I’ve been to 5 places and ended up getting my dress at a bridal fair. However, my 2^nd favorite dress was here. He designs all his own gowns and has such a kind heart. He truly cares about his brides AND brides to be.
At first, Bridal Gown Studio is a little hard to find. Since it’s so small, it’s easy to drive right by it. Once you find it, you need to knock on the door. (You also have to have an appointment.) Like the other reviews said, if you’re looking for the stereotypical bridal shop experience, this is not it. My MOH and one of my bridesmaids and I (and my mom) loved the studio for it’s intimacy. It was only us and Sonthai so we had his undivided attention. I also don’t love attention, so this small setting was nice. His gowns are of utmost quality and absolutely beautiful. He has a wide variety of dresses as well. The studio «changing room» is closed off by two drapes. It was spacious enough to have my bridesmaid and MOH and myself at once.
Sonthai, like I stated earlier, designs the dresses in the studio. They’re truly stunning pieces. Whether you love lace or beading or appliques … He probably has it. He’s also had experience working with celebrities, but prefers to keep his gowns at a decent price because he truly loves his brides and making the perfect dress.
Furthermore, I had a budget for my dress, and he even offered to make a dress that I saw online. I just happened to find my gown at a bridal fair that was priced really well. However, Sonthai’s graciousness, helpfulness, and overall professionalism made me want to buy from him. If you’re up for a non-​traditional bridal gown shopping experience, you CANNOT miss this place!!!

The perfect dress was found at this store! Sonthai knew exactly what I wanted and make it fit perfectly. He was so much help throughout the entire process.
I got so many compliments on my dress on my wedding day. Thank you so much! And I will send future brides your way.

Sonthai is an amazing designer! If you want a stunning, one of a kind wedding dress I would highly suggest going to the Bridal Gown Studio. I just had my final dress fitting last week and am so excited for the big day. I know that when I walk down the aisle my soon to be husband is going to be blown away…
Given that the alterations are included in the price of the dress I would say it is a great deal. You are not going to get the same level of expertise, vision and passion anywhere else in town.
Thanks Sonthai for your creative genius! I look forward to posting some pictures after the wedding.

I would highly recommend this place. The designer here is so nice and very friendly…

My wife (Fiancée at the time) bought her wedding dress at Bridal Gown Studio and man it sure was stunning!
The dress definitely had the wow factor and comes from the highest quality. She had to make a few alterations, but Bridal was very accommodating and catered to her every need for her to find her dream dress.
Price wise, they are on the higher side, but you definitely get what you paid for.
I would highly recommend them on the professionalism, quality, and the personal attention that they provide.
Thank you Bridal Gown Studio!

Awful!!! Expensive dresses, the guy that designs the dresses has terrible customer service skills. When I arrived at the small studio the guy did not even got up to greet me, later he told me to look at the dresses and pick whatever I like. When I chose the ones I liked I asked him if I should tell him or what, and he just pointed at the «dressing room» and told me to just try them on. No help whatsoever! The whole time he just sat looking at his computer. My sister had to come in the dressing room and help me try the dresses because the guy never got up or anything. For those prices he should be super friendly and helpful! Finally I was so upset that I just left, and he just said «ok». Worse customer service ever!!!

This bridal shop is AMAZING! Sonthai is a fantastic designer and is so helpful and friendly. As soon as we walked in the door, he asked the bride-​to-​be what she was looking for and immediately pulled several perfect dresses for her. Each dress was more beautiful than the last and my friend was able to find her perfect gown and purchased it that day. Along with having a beautiful dress selection, he also has a fantastic selection of accessories and veils and will give you a great deal on added pieces. If you are a bride looking for a more personal experience than what you can get at one of those dress mill stores, definitely go here! Sonthai is the owner and designer so he has an added interest in making your day, experience, and wedding gown perfect!

For months I have been wedding dress shopping and never found anything I loved.
One of my gf’s (who is also getting married this year) told me she stumbled upon Bridal Gown Studio and that I had to check it out and meet Sonthai! Sonthai has such great energy and was so personable when I met him. On top of it he has amazing style and beautiful designs — He is a true designer! (Also, I can’t forget to mention he has a very impressive design background)!
He was so patient with me in figuring out all the details with me in creating my PERFECT Wedding dress! I tried on one of his dresses at his studio and I fell in love with it (Lace: Mermaid Silhouette)!, but he knew my style was to add a little more glam to it. We sat down together and chatted through many pictures I had on pinterest and instagram of wedding dresses that I loved and were my inspiration of THE perfect wedding dress for me. At the end of our meeting he created a perfect vision of what my wedding dress would look like. I’m very confident in Sonthai’s design and work. I cannot wait to get my dress!

I was a bride last June 2013 and Bridal Gown Studio was one of the wedding dress shops I visited to look for a gown. After shopping around the usual places around the San Jose area, I decided it was best to go with this shop. Sonthai Gi owner, designer extraordinaire is simply fantastic! He really believes in what he does and has the knowledge and skill to back it up. His designed are beautiful, and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. I first went to Sonthai because I liked a certain dress by a bridal shop that went out of business, but that certain dress still was stuck in my mind. I showed the photo of the dress and he said he can make it for me. We changed the dress a little, but at the end it was so beautiful and absolutely meant for me. I ended up with three dresses from Sonthai for my wedding. My husband is Chinese, and I am part Japanese, and our wedding traditions made it so that it was acceptable for me to change dresses throughout the event. My wedding dress was the one we made based on the photo, and I was married in the dress. For the reception, I wore the white dress, but during our seven course dinner, I changed into the fabulous red dress that Sonthai designed. When I entered the ball room everyone started clapping, because the dress he designed was absolutely stunning. Later in the evening for the cake cut and first dance and for the rest of the evening, I changed into another dress designed by Sonthai which was blush pink and had a mermaid bottom that was covered in large roses. Throughout the night and after the wedding my family and friends would say, «I loved the Red dress», or «my favorite was the Pink!». Everyone seemed to really love the different dresses and it was all because of Sonthai that all of this was possible. He will work with you to find the perfect dress for you. He will tell you the truth if he thinks something will look great, or not so much. I trust Sonthai because he is honest, and that’s so important when you are looking to be your best on your wedding day. He also made my poofy cathedral length veil, and birdcage veil, and I found a beautiful haircomb to wear in my hair as well. One more plus that I would like mention is that I am a size 10 – 12 and I am 5’3″. I’m was not a skinny bride at my wedding, and I certainly had my body issues. Mine was my arms, and my back. But, Sonthai put little cap sleeves on the white gown that made me feel better about the arm issue. The red dress and blush pink dresses were both off the shoulder (no sleeves /​no straps). Despite this, the two off the shoulder dresses were so well designed and fit me well that they made me look skinny and tall. So, if you are like me and have issues similar, you can trust Sonthai to make you feel comfortable in your dress and make you look the absolute the best. The pricing for the dresses designed by him, and for custom orders are both very reasonable. In fact, it’s a lot less than going to other bridal places. Honestly, he was the best and I would not even waste time going to any big box bridal boutiques in the San Jose area. Thank you Sonthai Gi! You are awesome and I’m so glad you worked with me and all my dresses to make my big day absolutely fabulous!

If you are looking for an exquisite one-​of-​a-​kind designer gown, save yourself the rounds around town and make an appointment at Bridal Gown Studio ASAP. You will be overwhelmed with dresses you LOVE… a great problem to have :)
If you do not know what you’re looking for yet and just need to see how things fit and/​or look on you, this is the place for you. Sonthai (owner) is so patient and will do anything to help you figure out what works best for you. I couldn’t help but think, «wow, he really cares!» He is a passionate, experienced, and talented designer who will work with you to create a unique gown of your dreams.
Bridal Gown Studio is truly a one stop shop! Dress cleaning, steaming, and alterations are all included in the price! Plus, he makes sure you can walk and dance in the dress and he does several fittings to make sure the dress fits you perfectly that week. He’s partnered with a personal trainer who offers free sessions for his clients if you want a body boost for the big day :-) What a deal!
I couldn’t have asked for more! Thanks Sonthai, I wish I could say I’ll be back next time, but I’d rather just get married once ;)

I recently ordered my wedding dress through Bridal Gown Studio. I went to Bridal Gown Studio after reading the previous Unilocal reviews & I am so glad I did! Sonthai is an amazing designer and great to work with!
I fell in love with a lace/​satin trumpet gown– the only downside was that I could not fully try it on because the sample in store would not go over my hips. At the suggestion of Sonthai I went to several other bridal stores to dry dresses with a similar silhouettes. After trying on many styles of wedding gowns it was confirmed that I loved this silhouette the best.
I did have reservations about ordering a gown that I could not fully try on; but I have to say that even after trying on so many dresses at other spots I could not get Sonthai’s dress out of my mind! After a few weeks I was back in his studio being measured and placing my order!
I think his prices are very decent and it is incredible that alterations are included given that I was told by one bridal salon that alterations would cost an extra $ 450 – 650! (O.o) I cannot wait to get my dress and post pictures from my wedding next summer =)

I was a little taken aback when I showed up to my appointment with my mom & sister to find a very tiny area with dresses on a few racks and a make-​do dressing room in the corner. The staircase in the other corner takes you straight to Sonthai’s studio upstairs (I had to use his restroom) so the name is definitely quite literal in that sense!
All the dresses are designed by Sonthai and he can mix and match any style that you like based on the dresses that you try on — or if you actually like some other styles elsewhere, you can bring the ideas to him and he will make it happen!
After trying on MANY dresses at various places, I finally found my dress at Sonthai’s Studio. I was very lucky because it was the very last one of its kind and it already fits me almost perfectly so I didn’t have to do much alterations on it.
Sonthai was very helpful during all of my fittings and was very open to suggestions as to what we wanted to change about the dress (which wasn’t much really) and we made it to my wedding day without any issues whatsoever! Thank you so much for my amazing dress, Sonthai! =)

The biggest thing that stood out for us about Sonthai was his flexibility for appointments. After our dress order, we moved out of state so it was difficult to get back in town and schedule the fitting. Once we got back our schedule was crazy and Sonthai agreed to see us after 7pm… and we were still late. He took it in stride. Sorry!
Sonthai has all the qualities of a top designer in any field — sharp eye, quick decisions, confidence. But will also listen and work with his customers.
1 star off for some price confusion. Just needed to explain things a little better.
In the end, we were happy customers and would recommend Bridal Gown Studio.