Janene's Bridal Boutique Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
89 reviews
94% recommend it
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Kathryn J. Sent on 07/14/2024Janene's Bridal To The Rescue
I originally visited Janene's Alameda location to try on dresses, and while I found some real stunners, I couldn't bring myself to pay the price. I ended up going with an off the rack dress from another store who promised the alterations needed were doable. Turns out they weren't and the dress was a disaster....and my wedding was three weeks away! After leaving my fitting in tears, I ran to Janene's off the rack location in SF. I walked in asking for a specific style and they had it and the price was perfect! Since it was off the rack, it of course needed some alterations, but the SF team worked with the Alameda team and I drove there THAT DAY for my first fitting. In less than three weeks, over the course of a couple fittings, they worked a miracle! It honestly brings me to tears just thinking about how they turned an awful situation with another store into my dream wedding dressing in such a short period of time. I am forever grateful to the entire team at Janene's for ALL they did to save my wedding! I cannot recommend them enough! -
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Stephanie H. Sent on 01/15/2024A perfect dress
Janene's Bridal is the one and only stop I made for my wedding dress; in fact, I picked out the first dress I tried on! Great staff who made the experience a fun visit. -
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Nicholas D. Sent on 10/28/2023Dream dress
I found my dream dress here! They made me feel not pressured and very comfortable. Very accommodating as well when we arrived with my grandma. -
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Taylor R. Sent on 12/18/2022Dream dress!
I had such an amazing experience at Janene’s shopping for my wedding dress and getting it altered! I was able to try on a variety of styles I was interested in within my budget, and the whole ambience of the store is romantic and fun and whimsical.
I went shopping with my mom and my sister which felt like the perfect number given the space for our dressing room. All three of us explored the dresses on display to tag which ones we wanted to try, and the Janene’s staff also helped pull a couple options once they got a sense for my style. They were extremely patient while I tried on dresses more than once and did not pressure us when we left without purchasing that day. My mom and I returned a couple days later to revisit a favorite dress and Maesa assisted us, who was AMAZING! He ended up pulling one last dress for me that he thought I would like and it ended up being the winner.
We also used Janene’s alteration group for some pretty straightforward alterations, and everyone on that side of the business was so sweet and helpful and easy to work with. They did an incredible job with the dress and made some great recommendations on shoes, jewelry, veil, and hair accessories as well.
From scheduling to staff interactions to the final product, Janene’s was so easy to work with and gave me exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend! -
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Jennifer F. Sent on 09/19/2022Dream Shop
My whole experience was flawless from the first time to the final alterations! All the girls I worked with were super sweet! I loved my dress and I felt like a total princess on my big day! -
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Juliana S. Sent on 08/16/2022Stunning dresses, great selection!
Great people to work with! My dress arrived earlier than I was promised, and alterations were done very quickly and on time. I received so many compliments on my dress! Couldn’t be any happier! -
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Jessica S. Sent on 01/15/2023Seriously the best!
If you're a bay area bride, don't waste your time at Trudy's. Janene's is the best! -
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Tiffany Sent on 11/28/2022So much fun!
I loved my experience at Janene’s! The store is beautiful, has a wide array of styles and sizes. The girls helping Us were so sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful. They really made me feel comfortable and special. Highly recommend them! -
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Olivia Sent on 06/16/2021All Around Amazing Experience
Janene's Bridal such a fantastic experience. It took two appointments for me to find my right dress, but that is all on me, and the stylist never pushed me in one direction or another. The dress I loved was a little over my budget, but they worked with me to come up with a payment plan and it all sorted itself out. I also got my dress altered through their alterations department and I was extremely impressed with every single person's professionalism and eye for details. Having never been fitted for a dress before, they were straightforward with me and answered any questions I had. As we got close to my wedding date I realized the neckline wasn't looking the way I hoped, and they quickly fixed it before my next fitting. They also altered my mother's veil, so that it would go with my dress, and it looked perfect as well. I didn't shop around for pricing at other alterations locations, but I would say that I never thought I was being over charged and I never thought my dress was in the wrong hands. I never worried that the dress wouldn't be ready for my wedding either. I would definitely recommend Janene's to anyone shopping for a wedding dress -
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Cristina Sent on 10/21/2019Great experience
I had an appointment with Janene's Bridal Boutique this past Saturday and had a great experience. My bridal consultant was Jenna and she was super sweet and helpful. They have a huge selection of dresses and it can seem overwhelming but they had so many beautiful dresses. Although I didn't purchase a dress I had a great experience with them and have a feeling I'll be back. Thanks again! -
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Elvina Sent on 01/16/2021Highly recommended!
I bought and had my dress altered at Janene's and had such a wonderful experience throughout the entire process!
Carla was my stylist and she so sweet and patient with my group and me. She gave us a tour of the entire store, pointing out different designers and price ranges, gave us a bag of clips to mark any dresses we were interested in, and let us loose! I told her what I was looking for, so she added some selections of her own as well. Despite trying on a bunch of dresses (including a couple of over the top gowns just for fun), I ultimately wound up going with the dress she picked out for me, which turned out to be well under my budget. She really knows her stuff! We had such a fun time singing along to the music playing in the store and she even let a few members of my group try on some veils for a fun impromptu photoshoot. Since Janene's was my first wedding dress shopping stop, I was hesitant to commit to a dress without checking out other stores first. Carla was so understanding and didn't pressure me at all to make a decision on the spot. She told me that they would keep my dress information and measurements on file in case I decide later on to go through with the purchase. I shouldn't have had my doubts--I called back to order the dress immediately after a mediocre experience at another bridal boutique!
Months later when my dress arrived, I worked with Brooke in alterations. She really took her time asking me if there were any changes I wanted to make to my dress to make it perfect and patiently explained all of my options and pricing. Then, Janene herself came by to pin my dress and make alteration recommendations. I came back for a few more appointments, targeting different areas of the dress each time. There was so much attention to detail and I could tell that the whole alterations team really worked hard to make every aspect of my dress perfect. I was also given suggestions on how to look best while wearing my dress and how to move in it. They also taught my bridesmaids how to get me into my dress and how to do the bustle. On the day before my wedding, they had me try on the dress one last time (it fit like a glove!) then had it fluffed and bagged, ready to go for the big day.
I can't recommend Janene's enough. Every staff member I encountered was so sweet and I truly felt that they really cared about making everything perfect for me. They even gave me a discount for being a nurse! Thank you so much! -
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Marjorie A. Sent on 08/19/2020Amazing! They made it all happen!
Incredibly kind and accommodating. I Found the perfect gown and they were able to get it Rush ordered from the designer and altered in time for elopement. Total time from consultation to elopement: 12 days!!! Oh, and all in the middle of the pandemic. The boutique is gorgeous and super clean. Proper Covid protocols are in place. I felt safe and comfortable there. I didn’t want to leave! Cara was my bridal consultant and I highly recommend her! She was so sweet. I showed her one inspo pic and she immediately nailed down the perfect dress (and under budget). Major kudos to the alterations team. They are incredible. -
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Adrianne Sent on 12/15/2019Excellent all around
Walking into a bridal store can be extremely overwhelming but that was not the case for Janene’s Bridal. The team there is incredibly professional and accommodating so the scouting of dresses was actually quite easy. I had a strict budget and they made it work, and after trying on the fourth dress, “I said “yes” to the dress.” Every single detail is so thought out on their part and their scheduling and communication definitely goes unmatched. My dress was perfectly tailored and my veil suited my dress so well! They took the time to not only instruct me on how to tie the bustle but they even videoed it for me so that I had it available on my wedding day. Also, they had me walk in my dress while coaching me on how to carry my bouquet and then how to properly sit in my dress. I will never have enough words to express my gratitude for Janene’s Bridal and I know that you’ll be just as satisfied. Please take a trip to Alameda and enjoy Janene’s Bridal as you won’t be disappointed! -
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Cassie K. Sent on 11/13/2019Dress of my dreams
I am so happy that Janene's was my first stop on my hunt for a wedding dress. I had the best experience for my first appointment, and ended up choosing the sixth dress I tried on. I loved my dreamy dress and I'm so thankful to Janene's for making it a reality. -
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Kristina Sent on 09/05/2019efficient + fun!
LOVEDDD working with Carla to find my dress (AMAZE). my family and i all chose dresses, then Carla snuck one in there and randomly hers is the one I fell in love with. Alterations were fabulous too, she is extremely efficient and gives great tips that are practical for your actual wedding day. Highly recommend Janene's. Everyone there is so great. -
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Annie Sent on 09/14/2018I could not have asked for a better dress shopping experience than we got at Janene’s Bridal. Everything was perfect. Our stylist Carla, could not have been more helpful. She was patient with our large group (7 people), and gave the best suggestions/guidance/help. It was the first bridal store I've been too, but my maid of honor is in three other weddings and said this was by far the best salon she's been too. She said it has so much more selection and variety than other places she's been too. We had a great experience at Janene's and I cannot wait for my dress to come in! -
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Natalie Sent on 06/11/2019Absolute pros!
I had an amazing experience with Janene's Bridal, from shopping to alterations. It's a lovely shop with a huge selection and a very kind and helpful staff. Everyone who works there really knows their stuff, especially the alterations department.
This place does everything: I bought a hair comb and necklace from them when their jewelry specialist was there. Jennifer taught me how to do a first dance spin without tearing my sleeves. They gave me an emergency kit with extra lace in case of rips. They even took a video of how to do the bustle! I couldn't believe the attention to detail they provide.
I was not prepared for how much alterations cost in general, but having this team of folks helping me was worth every penny. They were the VIPs of our team of vendors. Highly recommend!
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Eileen Sent on 04/01/2019Wedding dress professionals!
I visited a lot of bridal shops before finding my dress, and I now know why Janene's has such a great reputation. They have SO many dresses and styles to choose from and feature the best brands. They also have excellent customer service (shout out to Jennifer who was amazing!!) and are experts in tailoring dresses.
I found my dress - Essense of Australia D2109 - 10 months before my March 2019 wedding. I believe I was told they recommend ordering the dress 8 months in advance, which gives the designer time to custom make and ship the dress.
When I was measured for the dress, I was a bit nervous because the size they said they'd need to order for me was an 8 (because of the size of my hips), when I'm a street size 2! Apparently, this is very normal and I trusted them as the experts. When my dress arrived (about 6 months after we ordered it), my nerves were put to rest. Although the dress was too large and needed to be altered down, it wasn't comically huge or anything like that.
I had 5 fittings, in part because there were many things I wanted done to the dress beyond basic alterations, which included mermaiding (to shape the dress around my butt a bit more) and I added removable drape sleeves (Janene's helped me order matching extra lace from the designer). I was SO happy I added the drape sleeves - it elevated my strapless gown into a very elegant, off the shoulder dress. The drape sleeves were even removable so that I could take them off for my first dance (because you can't raise your arms with them on!).
The alterations and the dress turned out to be around the same price (they did warn me ahead of time of this). But, I have to say, it was totally, completely worth it. I felt gorgeous in my gown, and I never thought I'd say that! I am not someone who dreamed of her wedding day growing up, and I initially even felt a bit reluctant wearing a very traditional wedding dress, but that all changed when I fell in love with my dress and I am SO glad I wore a proper wedding dress at my wedding :).
All of the gals who work there also provided me with so many wedding day and dress-related tips. They were a wealth of knowledge. Janene's also sells bridal shoes, veils, and jewelry. Their jewelry designer was on site during one of my fittings and picked out the most beautiful and delicate drop earrings and matching bracelet at very reasonable prices. I was also able to order my floor-length veil from Janene's, which just made everything easier - they pressed the veil and I picked it up along with my dress a couple days before the big day.
Overall, I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. They are total pros. I really was dreading the dress shopping, fitting, etc. experience, and Janene's made it actually enjoyable and fun. -
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