Lili Bridals & Formals

Excelente! La Sra María muy acertada! La tienda es un espectáculo parecía un sueño!!! Su personal muy amable súper simpáticas las otras muchachas! No pensé que iría y saldría de una vez con mi vestido! Estoy súper feliz!

The point of view from a bridesmaid… Had a nice afternoon at Lili’s Bridal Boutique shopping with my friend bride to be Tiffney. We came all the way from Newbury Park because she had found that this location carried Waters Line of dresses. They however only carried one dress in the mermaid style she was going for. The consultant to assist was Lindsey who was very pleasant and welcoming. She allowed us to browse through dresses to see what Tiff liked and pull options. Other bridal shops have been stuffy and strict on Do not touch the dresses. I enjoyed the casual yet fancy setting.
While Tiff did not find her dress here the ladies were very accommodating and pleasant to work with. They were full of compliments and even quick to offer a great deal of the sample dress Tiff fell in love with but was over budget. It was even nice to see the other consultant keep her cool when a very demanding mother was pressuring her for a better deal with threats of shopping elsewhere for her daughters wedding in two weeks. Note: your procrastination is not the sales teams emergency! Plan accordingly. Beautiful selection for dresses to order. I will definitely consider coming here when I am in the market. I may have even spotted «the one» now I just need the ring and a fiancé.

I loved working with Maria!
Funny thing is I have run into two brides this week — and both bought from her and love her! Highly recommend. Really relaxing bridal experience!

I worked with Maria at Lili Bridals and my entire experience was lovely. When the time came to pick out the right dress within the allotted budget, she narrowed down the choices beautifully.
I really love my dress. Buying your wedding dress a year ahead of time is stressful, you wonder if you’re still going to love it when the time comes or possibly wish you had another chance to pick an alternative. Nope, I still love it — and wish I could find an appropriate excuse to wear it again!
Thank you Maria and Lili Bridals for making the wedding dress buying experience a memory I will always treasure!

Yeah, Ventura branch. In front of whole food ! I had appointment on Friday at 4.30 there and any way i have bought my wedding dress from another bridal shop and i am so happy with them. It will be good for you to be polite with your customer with no discrimination!

Working with Lisa was perfect! She took my desperate call and calmly invited me to see the perfect dress they would have for me in a pinch. I was the MOH in a wedding in Mexico City in two days, and after a disaster dress situation from Rent the Runway (too small/​hard to judge online), I was a total mess. I called all over LA to find the perfect Royal Blue floor-​length gown with 24 hours before my flight. Thank goodness for Lili Bridal! After trying on a handful of options, my favorite was less expensive than RTR and could be altered on the spot! In 30 minutes their very generous and skilled seamstress made the alterations, and my gown was ready to wear. They also sold me the perfect pair of earrings to match, too. Done & Done!
If you’re ever in need for anything bridal, take good care of yourself and go see these angels!
Now if only I hadn’t danced my gorgeous earring off… thank you all! ;-)

After a month or more of wedding dress shopping today was a sucessfull day. I went to lili bridal with my best friend who is getting married. We origianally went in to try a specific dress but ended up buying a completely diffrent dress. They have a wide varaiety of dresses from many designers at a very decent price. The owner Lisa was wonderful with is. Lindsey helped us try on many dresses. They both have so much knowledge of wedding dresses that it made it very easy for us. Overall the experience was very easy and pleasant. I highly recommend going there and trying on dresses.

My search for a wedding dress had started almost as soon as I got engaged. I searched super high end stores as well as average boutiques, rentals, sample sales you name it — I went there, but I couldn’t find «the one». Not only did I find that the prices were outrageous but the dresses were very basic and boring. I couldn’t find anything that really stood out. I had began to lose hope & thought that I would eventually end up settling for just any dress until I walked into Lili’s bridal. It took less than 15 minutes before I had found the dress of my dreams! Not only was the price right (hallelujah!) but it looked like a 13k Berta dress. Super detailed and high end.
Lili Bridals has a very cozy and comfortable feel and is perfect for an intimate moment such as wedding dress fittings. I can’t say enough about Lisa and her team. Lisa was kind, patient and catered to all my fitting needs and taste. She is very talented and really understands what the bride wants. I’m so glad she helped me say yes to the dress!

I can not say enough GOOD things about this place!
After visiting the other bridal shops (even a nightmare rental shop) I wish I hadn’t waisted my time and just went to Lili’s first and only.
The AMBIENCE is perfect for buying a gown. Many of the other shops I visited felt dated or just plain shop style. Lili’s is a true boutique.
GREAT SERVICE! When I called in to book an appt off Google Maps I first spoke with Maria. She was very empathetic and filled with charm. We immediately clicked over the phone.
Upon arriving she kept her eye contact with me and truly made me feel SPECIAL as if we were the only two in the store. She attentively asked me about my desired dress style then continued to ask me questions with the intent for genuinely finding me the perfect dress.
I even asked her to show me dresses that she knew wouldn’t fit what I had described to her or a completely different style then my wedding. And without hesitation or annoyance. that would typically be the response, she instead allowed me the process of eliminating them on my own and removing any and all doubt from my mind.
Narrowing the SELECTION down to three dresses she set them aside and didn’t pressure me to make a purchase.
After visiting yet another store the next day and receiving a whopping discount from another store on a BEAUTIFUL gown that truly was beautiful but not the one. although the price was very tempting. I realized that the EXPERIENCE of the dress buying process is as important as the dress itself. You wear the memory just as much as the dress!
And so with all the pleasantries I received at Lili’s I went back for a second booking.
This time with Lisa. What an amazing person. Also very patient but with a direct flare and a skill of reading people accurately.
She knew exacting how to make me choose the best out of the three. She listened (extensively) to my wants and was very honest in the way she conducted her business.
Definitely a woman I would do business with again and again for many years to come.
After visiting the other bridal shops (even a nightmare rental shop) I wish I hadn’t waisted my time and just went to Lili’s first and only.

Lili Bridals was my first stop for trying on wedding dresses after being engaged for a few weeks! I came in here back in January and was greeted by a friendly lady who also helped me pick and choose dresses to try on. I liked everything she picked out for me and she did her very best to stay within the price range I wanted. The dresses are a bit out of my range but they were beautiful. They allow you to take pictures and they’re very easy going. I don’t think I will be getting my wedding dress here but thank you for making my first wedding dress shopping experience a fun and memorable one!

Amazing store and people
Maria was fantastic
After going to 2 other stores in Santa Barbara where you couldn’t touch or take photos, staff rude and not accommodating and only allowed one hour appointments we were amazed at how wonderful Maria and the rest of the staff made us feel special, as the bride to be should be treated

This review is way overdue, (was waiting on professional photos to post) my wonderful marriage took place on 11−27−15. First of all, who wouldn’t want to get their bridal dress in California without the outrageous costs.
Lili Bridals was my first and last stop for bridal dress shopping, no stress, they had the Martina Liana 675 gown in a custom champagne color WITH the sleeves. That’s asking for a lot! They got this dress done for me with alterations within a month for my wedding in November so they were quick
I was greeted by Charlene who was a darling, and did not pressure me at all.
I met the owner Lisa who was very kind and prompt at returning my emails.
Sonia, Sonia, Sonia, I never met a woman who could hem so well. Her detailing was very exquisite, she did nine bustles for the train on my dress, which is wonderful and also great if I want to sell the dress in the future. She also must have given some room for weight gain because I am sure I put on maybe 5lbs and the dress still fit for the day perfectly. She also left room in the sleeves for movement and made the dress more off the shoulder per my request. I think her work belongs in Vogue!
Here are the pros for Lili Bridals for brides to be:
–Can take photos in the dress to see how it looks prior to purchase
— High end designers that are either hard to find in person or marked up extremely high at other boutiques
–no pressure to buy the same day
–great staff, and communication via email. Very professional
–down payment option (I forget the percent) so you can hold your dress (don’t know official policy since I made payments weekly so ask)
–really spent time twirling and getting a feel of the dress, wasn’t rushed, got to add accessories and they even have a mock bouquet so you can visualize the whole look.
–no appointment necessary
–free pressing of the dress
Tips for questions to ask:
–Question the price of alterations with the dress upfront (some assume it comes with the price of the dress, this is a separate cost)
–ask about payment policy, frequency, etc.
–always confirm appointments (they have around 5 or so coworkers so just to make sure everyone is on the same page)
–bring your own shoes, as they do not carry or sell shoes when I went Sep-​Oct 2015.
My overall experience was excellent in a very comfortable, posh, and positive environment.
The ladies Charlene, Blair, Maria, Sonia, Victoria, and the owner, Lisa were very kind, attentive and consistent. These ladies really care about making you look and feel beautiful for your perfect day.
Just give them a try, you will be happy you did!

I could not be more pleased with my experience at Lilis. After going around the San Fernando valley trying to find a wedding dress, I stopped at Lilis as one of my last places. I should have skipped all those other shops and gone straight here.
Their selection is gorgeous! I wanted specially a long sleeve gown (which is almost impossible to find).
I walked in without making an appointment (I recommend calling and setting an apt). They took me in anyways, Charlene was such a great help. Not only did they have the most gorgeous dresses but they never pushed or made me feel rushed.
I found my dress!!! I said yes to the dress!
I could not be more pleased with the whole experience. She made me feel comfortable and beautiful in no matter what dress I put on.
I could not recommend a place more! If you’re a bride make sure this is your first stop.
AND THEY ARE AFFORDABLE. One of the biggest disappointment is finding a dress you fall in love with and it costs more than your wedding. My budget was under 5k and every single dress I tried on was well in the budget, it made the whole experience greater!

This was the most extraordinary place to purchase my wedding gown!!!
The entire team, from the moment I walked in, made me feel so incredibly special. It was the full bridal experience. Lisa is just extraordinary — she goes above and beyond for each bride.
I found the perfect gown, veil, and beaded belt. Everything!
My mom and I had a blast — from finding the perfect gown, to the last fitting — I was so sad to be done! It was a special moment each time. They were so full of warmth and love, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience! My dad, my mom, my best friend, we all had the best experience together!
On my first visit, I found the perfect gown but the back of the gown wasn’t perfect! So what do they do? Custom design the back of the gown! They literally created my dream dress!!! And the custom design could not have been more gorgeous!
They also totally put up with my crazy! I lost a lot of weight from my first fitting to my last and had a ton of anxiety about my gown fitting! They were so sweet the entire time, even when I had my crazy bride moments lol they reassured me and answered all my questions and were always so kind no matter how many times I called. The best group of people you could ever work with!
My dress could not have turned out better! I’m the first of my friends to get married and I know they will all come to Lili’s and work with Lisa when they get engaged!
It really was the best experience working with the team. It was the full «bride» experience from the first moment to the last, I’m just so sad it’s over!
I can’t say enough good things! The best place to purchase your wedding gown. I had gone to many other shops beforehand and I didn’t feel «special» or important, just like another customer. Lisa, and the team, made me feel like a princess! Dream dress, dream wedding!
My wedding planner recommended them to me, and I will forever be grateful!!!
Thank you Lili Bridals!

Lili Bridals saved my wedding! I was having a dress custom made by a seamstress only to pick it up the week of my wedding and have it not fit! I was a wreck. Luckily, the first and only dress shop that came to the rescue was Lili. I came in Wednesday before my wedding and scored the dress of my dreams. They were able to alter it just in time and I picked it up the morning of my wedding. It fit like a glove. It truly could not have been more gorgeous… check out photos and you will see!!! I recommend this store to every bride — I had no luck anywhere else and my budget was unlimited. This place you can actually try samples on that you can take home with you!!! I love Lili Bridals.
here is a wedding video of me in the dress:

The entire experience at Lili Bridals was a delight. At Lili, the saleswomen are so warm and they truly make you feel like family. Every time I walked in the door to the salon, I felt welcomed by every person who worked there. While the store is small, the dress selection (for both bridal and bridesmaid dresses) is huge! Lili staggers appointments so that the store never feels like a madhouse. The saleswomen are extremely professional and do a great job of pulling dresses they think will look good on you. The one I ultimately chose was actually pulled by the staff!
It may be necessary for you to try dresses on at a place where the champagne is overflowing and diamonds are cascading from chandeliers (Panache, Kleinfeld, etc.) — and that’s fine, because I did that, too. But, the feeling I got from the staff at those places was often less «loving» and «personal» than I felt from the women at Lili. At overly-​luxe places like Panache, I felt it was extremely difficult to get an honest opinion or to be granted at least a day of leniency to decide on the dress that I wanted. They were pushing me to make a decision, like «the SALE is over today! You should buy it now to get the deal!» Too stressful. To be fair, the dresses at those places are often VERY nice… they are just SUPER expensive and I had a budget — and wanted the salespeople to understand that. Lili was able to offer me the SAME quality in a price range that I could afford– and with better service. For my final fitting, they moved the seamstress’s hours around to be able to accommodate my later work schedule.
Make an appointment to go to Lili (it’s very easy, and you don’t have to wait 3 months to get in on a weekend) and at least try the dresses on– you’ll see what I mean and you’ll be happy you did! I am taking my friends back when they get married, for sure!

My experience at Lili was nothing short of amazing! As a bride, of course picking out the dress is the most anticipated part of planning a wedding. I was concerned about shopping for my wedding dress in L.A. for 2 reasons. Prices and customer service! I thought… I’m sure these shops see SO many people on a daily basis — how is this experience going to be personal? I had family that flew in town from Phoenix and I had about 4 appointments scheduled for the day. Lili was our third stop and it ended right there! Everything you imagine trying on a wedding dress to be — is fulfilled at Lili Bridals. It’s one of those places you walk into and instantly feel like you are at the «winning shop!» I was greeted by Charlene who was incredibly helpful and patient. She helped pick out dresses to try on based on what I thought I would like. She also pulled a few others that she thought would work. I tried each one on for the moms and my maid of honor — who were taking pictures along the way (and MAYBE even shedding a tear or two). Charlene helped me with each dress, added accessories she thought would work, and was SO patient which is what I loved. Every other store we had been to was a completely rushed in and out experience. They wanted to shove you in these dresses and get you out of the store. NOT COOL when you are trying to pick out a dress for one of the most important days of your life. You of course want to be able to take a moment and really look at the dresses front and back.
This review is SO overdue but mainly because I wanted to be able to post pictures. I am getting married Oct 17, 2015 and will post more pictures after that date. Here is a few from our special day at the shop. I did end up purchasing my dress at Lili. We knew right when I tried it on! I didn’t even last 5 minutes at our last appointment before I was ready to go. It is true what they say, once you find the dress you just know!
My biggest piece of advice is give yourself enough time to order and schedule an appointment IN ADVANCE if possible. We scheduled our appointment 2 weeks out on a Friday afternoon so it wasn’t terribly busy, but I do know it gets busy on weekend days. I took some time to think on my dress purchase afterwards but ultimately was in contact with Lisa who helped me to make the purchase. The best part is that I was under a budget — and of course I had to pick the most expensive dress — haha OF COURSE! I was turned away by the price and had expressed that to Lisa — who was able to work with my budget. Any amount of money helps and Lisa was the sweetest and most professional in making sure I got the dress I wanted.
I just cannot say enough great things about Lili Bridals. If you are in Los Angeles or getting married in SoCal — this HAS to be a spot you hit when shopping for wedding dresses! I ordered my dress at the end of January and it came in late June/​early July giving me plenty of time to get it altered etc. Thank you so much Charlene, Lisa, and Lili for making my wedding dress shopping experience incredible! If my Moms used Unilocal,they would be giving 5 star reviews as well!
OVERALL LAST THOUGHTS:
Pros: CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL, BEAUTIFUL GOWNS, VARIETY OF DRESSES, PATIENCE IN THE PROCESS, LOVELY SHOP, TIMELY, WORK WITH BUDGET, PARKING ON SITE (thats a biggie in LA), SPACIOUS.
Cons: NONE!
I have attached a few gowns from the day of! Just some fun ones we tried on but not the actual dress yet.
Thank you 10X over Lisa and Charlene!
Hugs,
Danielle Pascente

My Fiancé and I decided it was silly to take a year planning our dream wedding, and instead we are planning our glamorous and over the top dream wedding in ~3mons. My biggest concern, of course, was finding the perfect dress that would be ready in time for our wedding day.
Most of the Beverly Hills bridal salons scoffed when I told them I needed a dress ready to wear in such a short time line, but when I called Lili Bridals, they accepted this unique challenge with open arms!
I was nervous at my first appointment as I had to go solo, and making such a major decision without my Mum or best friends there was pretty terrifying.
Maria was beyond amazing and made me feel completely at ease. She was so warm and understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable about the dresses on hand. After listening to my likes and dislikes she pulled ~10 dresses for me to try, and within the first few dresses, she and I both knew I had found THE ONE! It was glamorous, and over the top and fit my style to a T. The only problem was the dress I fell in love with typically takes 6−9mons to come in!
Maria was amazing and called the designers directly, and somehow, some way, they had 1 dress in their showroom in the exact design, color, and in my size! My dress would ship within the week and I would have it in about 2 weeks!
Well, my dress came in right on time and I tried it on yesterday– it is perfect! Also, thanks to Maria’s fantastic measuring skills, the size 2 dress we ordered fits like a glove, not a single alteration needed besides the bustle! Perfect for a bride with no time to spare!
I cannot say enough great things about Maria and the staff at Lili! They saved the day for me and managed to get me my dream dress in weeks, instead of months! I am one happy Bride to be, and they took away so much stress– everything was easy and flawless! Maria is the BEST!!!

I had such an incredible experience at Lili Bridals! I am not your typical bride, nor had I ever dreamed of a dream wedding or dream dress. I went in with the expectations of getting a mermaid-​style dress, as I had started my heavy research as soon as my now husband proposed. At my first appointment, I picked out about six dresses from the shop that I really liked, and Lisa, the owner, suggested a dress that was completely unlike any of the others I had chosen: it was pink, strapless, and new to the shop. And what do you think? It was the winner! During my first trip to Lili, I narrowed down my choices to her dress and one I had chosen. I canceled any other fittings I had scheduled, and returned shortly thereafter to say YES to my perfect pink dress. It flowed perfectly with my hot pink Kate Spade heels :) I also got a birdcage veil and amazing feather headpiece, both of which were also recommended by Lisa.
I cannot tell you how many compliments I received on my dress! It was unique, beyond gorgeous, and absolutely perfect for my the most magical day of my life. I did a first look with my dad and husband, and both shed some very happy tears (and I forgot to mention how many happy tears were shed at the bridal shop!)! I had never felt more beautiful in my entire life. Lili Bridals is so warm, accommodating, and personalized. I felt comfortable each and every time I was there. It’s reasonably-​priced, and well worth every penny you will spend. They do the fittings in the shop, and have you come back as many times as necessary (you only pay for one fitting, but will most likely have two or more). Lisa and her associates are a joy to work with, and I know I have developed a relationship with Lisa that will last for a very long time! It’s no wonder so many people recommended this place to me!
Thank you, THANK YOU, Lili Bridals! xoxo

Lisa at Lili helped make my special day magical. She is so professional and amazing on deadlines especially when your being a crazy bridezilla. My dress and my bridesmaids look absolutely gorgeous!
I couldn’t be any more thankful. You guys are the best. Thank you thank you

This place! I found the most GORGEOUS dress there! Brought me to tears!
I’m extremely picky, and I thought I would never find my perfect dress! I went to a lot of Bridal stores… at least 7 – 8 places, and Lili was the ONLY store that not only had AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS selection of wedding dresses, but they properly fitted me in undergarments made for wedding dresses. They clipped my try-​on gowns with such perfection so I could actually SEE what they were supposed to look like (not like some other stores that were just SO unprofessional with a «sales» person who might zip you up –if you’re lucky).
You can tell the ladies of Lili are true experts in their field. I digress…
Yes, It’s true I overspent a little, LOL! So, I thought my Aunt is a seamstress, so I’ll make up my splurging cause she’ll alter my gown… for ummm…‘free’ right? I mean she alters all my things. My pants, my skirts, even my college graduation dress… well, boy was I WRONG. When I brought my gown to her (it needed a hem, taking in the sides, boobs, and bustle) She looked at me like I was nuts! Wedding gown? You want me to alter your WEDDING GOWN? She said. I’m like yeah, so? You alter all my things, Auntie! She proceeded to tell me she wouldn’t touch a wedding gown with a 10 foot pole!
Apparently just because you can sew clothes does not mean you can sew a wedding gown. It has all these underpinnings and boning and is a whole different animal… Thank goodness Lili did not get upset at me for taking my dress out, I brought it back to the true experts!
OMG!!! Sonia, the Seamstress Goddess, altered my gown to perfection! Of course Auntie came to all my fittings, («in case» she had to oversee, lol) She was SO impressed with Sonia’s skill and professionalism, and also Maria and Lisa. They took care of me the whole way. It took three fittings which they had told me is the average. I also had my veil custom made there and my perfectly matching ‘boho’ hairpiece. I felt like a true princess, with my perfectly fitting dress… and I lost weight too. Sonia fixed that last minute! Phew!
To all the Brides out there searching for that PERFECT dress… don’t let the stress get to you, just go to Lili… a one-​stop shop, they’ll take care of you like a queen. :)