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Sparrow Bridal Boutique

Sparrow Bridal Boutique

La Mesa, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 12 Reviews
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    Abigail Sent on 03/26/2019
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    Yes the perfect dress was there for me!

    I was so pleased to find a beautiful dress from this location. The staff was super kind and professional. I was very pleased with my experience and was sad to see this place go. On the bright side they rebranded into Winsome Brides and I also had a great experience with them as well.
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    I'm so glad I decided to visit this shop. Christina was extremely patient and helpful and I'm so excited about the dress I found there!
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    Brandy Sent on 12/16/2014
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    Laurie helped me find an amazing dress! She was so great at helping me pull dresses and finding great accessories. She definitely knows what she's doing! Can't believe I was able to find THE dress in under 2 hours. There were 3 amazing dresses that I narrowed down-it was hard to choose because they were each so gorgeous. This was honestly the first place I went to try on dresses. I was so thrilled! I ended up with the dress of my dreams!!! This place is such a gem. Was able to pick up a beautiful veil too!
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    Rio M. Sent on 11/23/2014
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    Amazing little shop full of beautiful things. I could spend all day there! There are some seriously great gems in this store and you can't beat the price. There own house line has the most gorgeous dresses. and their policy of putting $100 down and holding the dress for 30 days is FABULOUS. I actually had put money down on a dress the first time I went in and then I went back the second time because I talked myself out of the first dress, I tried on MY dress and it was done. I put money down on that dress and showed my grandma the next day and we were in business. only $400! what a deal! and Laurie made custom hair fascinators for me and they were gorgeous! They were for my bridal party but I'm kicking myself that I didnt get one for myself! she included a hair clip and a pin so they could wear them in their hair on their dresses. so smart! All the girls in this store are fabulous. I will definitely be going back to look for special occasion dresses for the holiday season. I've told a few of my engaged gal pals about this place and they have all had good experiences there also. Everyone should definitely check this store out!
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    Andrea Sent on 07/12/2014
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    They were truly wonderful. They made me feel at home and I found the dress of my dreams!
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    Victoria Sent on 06/14/2013
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    SO happy with the experience I received at Sparrow Bridal!

    After spending an entire day trying on wedding dresses at high-end boutiques and chain stores, my bridesmaids and I made our way over to Sparrow for my last appointment of the day - and what a perfect way to end the day it turned out to be!

    The store had a great selection of dresses under $200, as well as many beautiful designer dresses under $2,000. While the dresses are gently used, I can honestly say that Laurie, the shop owner, is meticulous when reviewing the dresses she chooses for her store. All of the dresses were in great shape and if anything just need to be steamed. There were no stains/rips etc, all of the dresses were in great shape.

    I ended up trying on a absolutely gorgeous raw silk Paloma Blanca gown and fell in love! It was not at all what I was thinking I would end up with, but fit me like a dream and there was just no question that this was my dress!

    Laurie was so helpful and even agreed to hold the dress for me so I could sleep on my decision. The following day I went back to the shop and tried on the dress again and was completely sold. Laurie even reduced her shop price, and contacted the owner of the dress who also reduced her price - giving me a great discount, and a beautiful designer dress for under $1200! You really just can't beat that price for the beautiful quality i received.

    I'll admit, at first I was skeptical of buying a "used" dress, as I've always thought that was a little weird to wear something that already had another wedding tied to it, but truthfully once you try on the beautiful dresses at Sparrow those thoughts go right out the window.

    If you're a bride looking for a beautiful dress for a price you can't beat, I highly recommend visiting Laurie and the Sparrow Bridal Boutique!
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    Angela Sent on 08/09/2012
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    Love this bridal boutique. Do not let it small stature scare you away, they have amazing gowns at great prices. The ladies who work here will help you find a gown that does wonders for your figure. I went in convinced that there wasn't a gown out there that would help me look beautiful on my wedding day (I had put on some weight), but Laurie looked at me and said try this and this on. HIT on both, they were amazing on me and gave me such a lovely figure. I will always send future brides to this boutique, they are wonderful.
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    Amy Sent on 10/13/2011
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    Just to give you a little bit of background: I'm a bride who will be getting married in a little over a year. While I love looking at wedding dresses online and on TV, I didn't want to spend over $1000 on my dress, especially since I was only going to wear it for just one day.

    After some research on yelp, I called up the shop owner Laurie and told her "I'm a bride on a budget and I'm trying to look for a dress for about $600 and below. What are the price ranges of your dresses." She was just like, "Actually, most of the dresses in my shop are between $200-$600". I was ecstatic and excited to try on some dresses in the shop with my maid of honor a couple of days after.

    We got to the shop around the time when it just opened (on a Saturday around 11am) and we were the only ones in there! We basically had Laurie all to ourselves and she was so sweet and awesome. The first dress I tried on was really pretty but I knew it wasn't the one. We tried on a few more and it even though the dress styles didn't seem to quite suit me, the experience was still fun. Not only was Laurie laid-back and not trying to get in my face to make a sale, she also took the opportunity to say what did and didn't work with my figure. This was especially helpful when it came to finding my style of dress. She even told me that even if we didn't find the dress that day that she normally gets 4-5 new dresses every week so I could always come back another time.

    It was starting to look like my dress wasn't there but right at the very end, Laurie had pulled out this one dress I never would have considered. In fact, I just passed over it on the rack without even noticing it. She asked if I wanted to try it on and I thought hey, why not. When I came out in the dress, my maid of honor, Laurie and I were all shocked. Not only was the dress beautiful, but it ended up being THE dress. Just to make sure we weren't impulse buying, I was able to put the dress on hold for 24 hours. I went to Something Blue Bridal Boutique after and just didn't find any dresses that made me feel the same way as the one I found at Sparrow. Plus I missed Laurie's warmness and welcoming personality. So we went back to Sparrow right after Something Blue and put on the dress again. I still kept the dress on hold to sleep on it and show my fiance the next day.

    Well, today I showed him the dress and now its sitting in my closet! I ended up getting my Oleg Cassini (probably originally priced at $1000) for $450 and it was in great shape with some minor alterations needed for the bodice. I would totally recommend this place!

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    Highly recommend!!! Before coming here, I had been to 2 big chain bridal stores, and one other boutique. At each, I found dresses I liked/really liked, but none that I really loved. I only have 2 months before my wedding (short engagement!), so most places I went, my selection was pretty limited (first time bride, so I had no idea how long it takes to order a dress). When I walked into Sparrow Bridal with my wedding dress entourage (my matron of honor sister-in-law and 2 flower girl nieces), we were warmly greeted by Lindsey. The shop is clean, cute, and well-decorated. Since they are a consignment shop, great new options can come through the door any day. Lindsey was genuine, personable, helpful, listened well to what I was (and wasn't) looking for, and was kind & accommodating to my energetic young nieces. She knows her stuff, and there was ZERO pressure. A couple of the OTHER places I went, you could tell the women were working off commission, and the pressure tactics can be smelled from a mile away...and made me uncomfortable and made me not really want to buy from them. A couple of the women also seemed like they didn't enjoy their job. At Sparrow, however, I didn't even catch a hint of that from Lindsey, who seemed to really enjoy her job, put zero pressure on and wasn't bothered or threatened (in contrast to one of the big chains I went to!) by the fact that I was still considering dresses by other stores. And... Here's the kicker. There were only 2 dresses that were in the style and size range that I was considering. Out of the 2 that I tried on, I LOVED one and quickly realized that was the dress! Based on my experiences at other stores, I had been afraid, given the time constraints, I would have to settle for less than the dress I loved. Not the case! SO glad I held out for the right dress, kept trying and stopped by Sparrow Bridal to see what they have. Give them a try-- you never know! Just like the search for the right spouse, it only takes one!
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    Talia Sent on 11/04/2014
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    Sparrow Bridal Boutique is the cutest shop ever! I had been to 3 shops prior to my Sparrow visit and couldn't find a dress I could say yes to. Customer service at the other shops were also not so great. But as soon as I walked into Sparrow I got a wonderful vibe. Employee was very friendly and helpful at finding a dress for me that would suit my budget and match the vintage style I was looking for. I also felt no pressure at all in Sparrow unlike what I was getting at the other shops I visited earlier. The first dress I tried on here ended up being the dress I said yes to!! :) In addition to my wedding gown I had also purchased my garder, birdcage veil, and earrings here.
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    Amy Sent on 12/23/2016
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    I bought my dress at Davids Bridal but came here to get my alterations done and they were phenomenal! The value of the alterations and three consultations was well worth my money. If I have a gown that needs to be altered again I will definitely be coming back!
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    Alex Sent on 03/24/2015
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    Sparrow Bridal Boutique is a cute store with amazing values on beautiful dresses. It was the first shop I visited and the first dress I tried on.