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from past brides
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0 from 50 reviews
 
Jennifer Strom from The Bustle, Del Mar
on 04/29/2024
The Strom party had an AMAZING time at The Bustle! Not only were the consultants attentive, patient, and flexible, but they were incredibly kind and had fun playing with us. I felt like I came in with pretty specific requests and the team was always right there helping pick out options, pinning things into place, and making my dress everything I wanted it to be. I am so appreciative to Alison, Tam, and Nadia for helping make the experience and my wedding dress dreams come true!
Nadine from Del Mar
on 04/08/2024
Our bridal specialist, Nadine, was amazing.
Jennette M. from The Bustle Del Mar
on 04/07/2024
Highly recommend this boutique! My guests’ and I were treated with top of the line treatment including private room with stylist, champagne and snacks! Hundreds of beautiful dresses to choose from. My stylist was amazing, he picked up on my style right away and kept finding more options similar to my interests.
April Burbage from Del Mar
on 03/20/2024
I had the BEST experience at The Bustle!!!! First this place is super easy to get to with TONS of parking in the back, stress free right off the bat! Right when I entered I was greeted with a personalized sign that said: "the bustle welcomes April our bride to be" how cute and adorable is that?!! This was my 4th and LAST stop and I had not experience anything so personable just by walking in. It's the little things. The shop is so cute and small and by appointments only. It feels like you're in a tiny cottage. The only person in the shop is Tam, me and my 3 guests so we had the whole place to ourselves. Tam gave us the warmest greeting and I could already tell I was going to love him! He had all my dresses that I picked from the portal in the dressing room READY TO GO. Btw the portal they have you set up is amazing! I love that it had a look book and I could just heart the ones I wanted to try on. Tam provided professional and exceptional service! He already knew what kinda style I was going for based on what I showed him I tried on at other shops. He was pulling dresses for me to try on left and right! He made me feel so comfortable and beautiful and was giving me the best advice. "If she doesn't beat your first choice then she's not the one!" After trying on a few dresses I already knew I was going to be picking my dress here. I had my top 2 dresses and at the end I kept going back and forth. Tam let me flip back and forth with no hesitation. I ended up saying YES to the dress. It was YES to the very first dress I tried on. I think I knew it deep down when I said going back into the dressing room "I don't want to take it off!" Everyone kept telling me you'll know and you'll feel it once you put it on. I can honestly say I didn't "feel it" until I came to the bustle. Thank you Tam for giving me one of the greatest experiences of my life. You made it so much fun and stress free. I felt completely comfortable in my own skin. The personable, intimacy and privacy of trying on dresses here is something I'll never forget.
Paige Smith
on 03/15/2024
It was such a wonderful and easy experience. Nadine was amazing and able to make this a very calming, knew exactly what I was looking for.
Kendra from LA
on 03/05/2024
First of all..The stylist at The Bustle are so amazing!! I was struggling big time trying to find the perfect dress for my wedding but Nadine, Paytin, and Tam made it such an awesome and fun experience. They are all such kind and caring people who are there for you 100%. I also had difficulties with choosing the dress due to indecisiveness and they were so quick to help me out and resolve my issue. If you’re in your bride era, you definitely need to schedule an appointment at The Bustle!
Shae O’Donnell from Del Mar
on 02/25/2024
The Bustle team was absolutely amazing from the second we arrived. Nadine was so nice and helpful. She was so encouraging and made me feel so comfortable. By the middle of my appointment I had four consultants in the room helping and making my dream dress come true! I would recommend Bustle to anyone. They have a great range of prices and an even better staff!
Sarah from Del Mar
on 02/21/2024
Payton was absolutely amazing and SUPER helpful. The whole team was very accommodating with my changes to the appointment as well so that was much appreciated on all fronts! Payton was super prepared with all the dresses I had liked via my online profile. She made this experience truly unforgettable.
Jessica Tang from Del Mar
on 02/17/2024
The Bustle is one of the best bridal gown boutiques I’ve been too. I love the lookbook system where I was able to favorite some dresses online before the visit and those dresses were ready to go once I arrived. Tam was, by far, the best part of the day. He made my guests and I feel welcomed and at home. Also, one of the dresses that I loved was a surprise pick from him, so he definitely has an eye and ear for what I was looking for!! I’m still torn between that dress and the other one, but what I know for sure is that I’ll be calling in shortly to set the order! I would highly recommend The Bustle. The way they designed the store with three private entrances really does give you that custom-made experience.
Tess Benites from Rancho Santa Fe
on 01/29/2024
A magical experience. The Bustle was actually the last of SIX boutiques I visited. To be honest, it was last on my list because of the $50 appointment fee, but after visiting so many different boutiques and clearly struggling, I finally succumbed and booked an appointment and WOW. What an experience. My stylist was Tam and he was so amazingly patient and kind. He had a wonderful eye and was pulling dresses that he knew would look great. We narrowed it down to two gorgeous gowns (that Tam skillfully picked), and I was struggling to decide. I truly appreciated how Tam gave his honest opinion on which one he personally liked better and WHY. Of the other boutiques I visited, the stylists often do not share their preference due to hesitation that they may sway a bride away from what they truly like, but Tam was so gracious about it and I truly truly appreciated his knowledgeable opinion and thoughts. Ultimately I fell in love with a dress and took a day to think it over. I came back the next day, we tried it once again, and I said yes! :-) Thank you so much Tam. I wouldn't have found my dream dress without you!
Olga from Del Mar
on 01/20/2024
I had the best time with Gianna. She is so sweet and helped me figure out my style. I would highly recommend this place for you wedding dress shopping!
McKenna from Del Mar
on 12/17/2023
Amazing service and options! Had the best time and felt so special.
Rosie Hodges from Del Mar, CA
on 11/26/2023
Tam was incredibly helpful and kind. He made the wedding dress buying experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. I am truly so appreciative for his expertise and patience. I cannot overstate the beauty of the dresses in the store and employees’ knowledge. Thank you, Bustle!
Nicole Chavez from The Bustle Del Mar
on 11/25/2023
Gianna was wonderful and made my experience fantastic!
Lauren Powers from Del Mar
on 11/12/2023
I had the most special time at the Bustle picking out my dress! It was the little things that made it like the customizable music choice, the clean rooms and helping put on dresses, the treats and champagne! I felt not only like a bride but a princess! Thank you to Gianna for making my appointment so special and easy!
Marni Gruzd from Del Mar
on 10/28/2023
My experience was absolutely wonderful. The person who assisted me, Tam, was the key to making my visit memorable. Tam displayed an incredible level of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care throughout the entire process. He made the selection process so much easier by helping me narrow down my choices, offering honest opinions, and making sure I felt comfortable in every dress I tried on. Not only did Tam help me find the perfect dress, but he also made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. He was patient, attentive, and paid attention to every detail, ensuring that I felt confident and beautiful in my chosen gown. Tam went above and beyond to make me feel special and excited about my big day.
Angelica Tesoriero from Del Mar
on 09/29/2023
The Bustle was absolutely wonderful. They made me and my party feel so welcome and after visiting 2 other wedding boutiques I can confidently say The Bustle had the best selection and customer experience by far. I will likely be making a 2nd follow up appointment to find my final dress.
Emily from Del Mar
on 08/22/2023
I had a great time at The Bustle in Del Mar. It was my second time trying on wedding dresses and the stylist was super welcoming and helpful. The showroom was super cute, very intimate, and had snacks and champagne for my guests. I felt extremely comfortable the entire time and the stylist did a great job securing me into the dresses that weren't the right size and providing great recommendations of dresses to try on.
Lauren Ensign from Del Mar
on 08/08/2023
My wedding dress shopping day was everything I wanted and more. Our consultant was such a sweetheart. She made me feel very comfortable and relaxed and she helped me pick my perfect dress! I never felt rushed or stressed. The whole process was a dream. Thank you so much!
Elizabeth Cooper from Del Mar
on 07/28/2023
Takia was so sweet and made me feel really comfortable! I found so many beautiful dresses in your store and will likely be back soon to make a final decision:)
Sabina from Del Mar
on 07/24/2023
Excellent selection, excellent service, excellent all around. I loved that the favorites I picked online were ready for me. My stylist Gianna was so wonderful and patient and seemed to understand what I wanted despite my inability to communicate it clearly. So glad I said yes to the dress here.
Jenny rosen from Del Mar
on 07/23/2023
I had the best experience with Takia this morning. She was so kind, patient, and truly passionate about what she does. She made me feel so so special as a future bride and made my friends feel so special as well. I would highly recommend any of my friends looking for a wedding dress to come see Takia!
Molly M. from Del Mar
on 06/20/2023
Paytin was fabulous to work with! She truly listened to what I wanted and was able to find me several dresses that will be perfect for my wedding.
Katherine Lott from San Diego
on 05/30/2023
I worked with Tam and he was amazing! Such good energy and kept picking great options. It was my first experience trying on dresses and I was initially pretty nervous. He made the whole experience easy and fun! i would recommend this boutique to any bride to be.
Kendra from Del Mar
on 05/28/2023
We had a wonderful experience. Lexi was so helpful and a true expert at finding the right dress. The experience was so special and I left feeling 100% confident that I picked the right dress. Lexi walked us through the process and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Would definitely recommend The Bustle!
Deena Ikonomou from San Diego
on 05/27/2023
I had such an amazing experience at the Bustle Boutique. Not only were you all able to accommodate the large number of family members I needed to bring with me but Paytin really make the whole experience special. She went above and beyond to make me feel supported and beautiful. She even went out of her way to continuously check in with me while I visited other boutiques who did not make me feel as special as the staff did at the Bustle. So thank you for helping me find my dream dress! I cannot wait to wear it!
Nicole from Danville
on 05/07/2023
I had such a blast getting styled by Paytin! She was so helpful, made the process fun and is very knowledgeable. She helped me say YES to the dress!! Also loved the boutique very intimate and private, they really take care of you.
Thalia from Del Mar
on 05/02/2023
My experience at the Bustle was amazing. I loved that we had a section just for us and my family/friends. Lexi did an amazing job showing me dresses that I was interested and trying others that I wouldn’t of thought of as well. She did so great and helped me find my dream dress!
Ashley Roane from The Bustle in Del Mar
on 04/30/2023
This was my first time ever trying on wedding dresses, and I am so happy with how everything turned out. Paytin was so thoughtful, patient, and accommodating to my needs. To be honest I was mostly worried that I wouldn’t be able to find a dress because of how long I’d waited to look & my wedding date is coming up this June, but Paytin helped me find the perfect one. She reassured me that there was still plenty of time and that I’d have plenty of options within my budget. I’m so thankful to have been lucky enough to have had Paytin help me and my mother-law who was there as my support, because we both enjoyed the space & beautiful dress selection- but Paytin’s attention to details and how I was feeling in each dress I tried on really enhanced our experience. I found you all by chance that a colleague or mine had been there in the past & recommended it to me & feels meant to be. Grateful for your space & service & again thank you so much to the sweet Paytin!!
Ana Pena
on 04/25/2023
Amazing! My whole experience was wonderful. This was the first place I visited to find my wedding gown. I thought I knew what I wanted but quickly changed my mind over and over with each gown I tried on. Lexi was so wonderful adjusting to my ever changing needs. And with every gown she chose we got closer and closer until I found the one I didn't want to take off. I had a second appointment at a different boutique later that day and called to cancel right there and then. Thank you so much Lexi! I can't wait to have my gown!
Katie Rubalcaba from San Diego CA
on 04/18/2023
I worked with Peytin twice now. First time was with my best friend for her wedding where she found her dream dress and then we were lucky enough to have her again for my wedding gown search. From the moment we walked in she remembered us and offered us Champagne and water and had great music playing to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. She had already pulled aside some dresses for me based on my likes from the website and was on a constant hustle the entire appointment to make sure we had the best experience. She was so attentive and understood what I liked and what I didnt and was able to ease the decision. I found my dream dress and under budget which I am so pleased about . I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this location. They have the best options.
Elizabeth Baniaga from Del Mar
on 04/10/2023
It was everything that I could have ever wanted in a wedding dress shopping experience! Seriously, left me on cloud 9, and I am still there! I feel so lucky to have worked with Paytin. A special thank you to Lexi too, for helping me coordinate the timing of my dress to accommodate an earlier wedding date!
Emily Warren
on 04/09/2023
Paytin at the Bustle gave me my dream dress shopping experience! She was patient, friendly, and definitely knew what she was talking about. She pulled dresses that were exactly what I was looking for, AND I found my dream dress!!!
Kim from san diego
on 03/29/2023
I loved my experience, from before I walked in the door. The communication and booking was easy and fun, the sign out front welcoming me was sweet and the champagne to celebrate. Paytin was amazing, so genuine and knowledgeable and a huge part in getting me to say "yes to the dress" !
Lisa Y. from Del Mar
on 03/20/2023
To be honest I was dreading trying on dresses. I even considered cancelling the appointment the morning of. Good thing my very best friends showed up at my house with the biggest smiles on their faces to bring me to The Bustle. When I arrived at The Bustle, Paytin, was waiting with the warmest smile on her face. The room was comfortable and inviting- even the right temperature . She asked me a few questions and gave me guidance on how the fitting would go. We picked out a few different styles and Paytin encouraged me to try things I initially thought I wouldn't like. She told me "I don't want you going home thinking you missed something." She was not pushy in anyway and seemed to get a quick read on my personality from the brief interaction we had that day. Paytin was very professional when helping me in the gowns and when measuring my size. Her communication was excellent from beginning to end. And to my surprise I ended up picking THE dress during that fitting. She even offered to do a reveal party for my mom who was not there that day. I am so happy with my experience and I can't stop looking at all the photos she encouraged us to take.
Katelyn Griffith from Del Mar
on 03/14/2023
Where do I even begin to describe how incredible my experience was at The Bustle?! And especially with Tam?! Simply put, I had SO MUCH FUN! And it was all thanks to Tam! Not only did he immediately make me feel comfortable and beautiful but he read me like a book! He IMMEDIATELY understood what I was looking for (even more-so than I did) and what my taste was. I fell in love with the very first dress he pulled for me. I tried on many others that were also jaw droppers but kept coming back to the first. And then a couple of days after I purchased (luckily within the window that allowed for change), I was able to change the color with him and ask questions to ensure the dress would still fit the image I had in my head. Tam was so patient & prompt in getting back to me and affirming the decision I was making was the right one. I was worried that I was being high maintenance but Tam never made me feel that way. It really felt like he had my best interest at heart! All is to say that Tam is ultimately the reason why I decided to move forward so quickly and confidently with my purchase, with full confidence that this was the right dress, right salon, and right team to make my bridal vision come to life. I would recommend The Bustle to any/all future brides out there. The intimate experience of having the salon all to ourselves was so personal and special. And what a gorgeous salon it was! The selection of dresses was absolutely incredible, they have impeccable taste. And with a stylist like Tam, you simply can't go wrong. He is THE BEST out there. I honestly want him to style every aspect of my wedding. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. THANK YOU AGAIN BUSTLE TEAM!! :) xoxo - an extremely happy & grateful bride to be!
Des from San Diego CA
on 02/28/2023
I have to say they made me feel extremely special, as well as everyone who came with me. The people working there were so kind and full of positive energy. The boutique was very cute. My friend recommended this place to me, and I would DEFINITELY recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking for a true bridal shopping experience, as well as a dress! Love love love! Thank you for making this such a memorable experience that I will always treasure!
Cheryl from Del Mar
on 02/26/2023
Paytin was lovely to work with, so kind and efficient during our appointment. Love that she was able to find a dress that I initially thought wasn't available in the store. Also loved the treats and champagne!
Michelle Carroll from Ramona
on 02/20/2023
We had a great experience at The Bustle! Tam had all of the dresses I was interested in, pulled and ready for me to try on. He made sure I felt comfortable trying on the dresses and would help me get the dresses situated right. He also helped me visualize how the dresses would look with the right size, or with customizations that would perfect the dress for me. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Stephanie from Carlsbad, CA
on 02/15/2023
Lexi was great and listened to what I wanted and showed me dresses that fit the look I was trying to achieve. She was very attentive and allowed us to take the time we needed to pick the perfect dress. The Bustle overall had a very nice collection of dresses with a very nice variety, the best out of the many bridal boutiques I went to.
Emma Doran from San Diego
on 01/29/2023
I had such a great experience shopping for my dress at The Bustle! Tam and Lyric were so helpful, caring, and supportive. They listened to what I said I liked and selected dresses that were my style. It was such a warm and relaxing environment. I wasn’t expecting to find my dress since it was my first ever appointment, but I did! I am so happy with my dress and my experience at The Bustle. Thank you, Tam and Lyric!
Lauren Jeremiah
on 01/28/2023
Loved my experience! Beyond excited and I felt so beautiful.
Klaire Olson from Del Mar
on 01/27/2023
I had the most amazing experience. I was overwhelmed with all the choices and the team, especially Tam was understanding and transparent with my timeline and didn’t ever make me feel rushed. I genuinely felt like they wanted me to find the right dress, not just sell it for the sale. Could not be happier to be a bustle bride!! Thank you for everything Tam!!
Farah from Del Mar San Diego Ca
on 01/24/2023
Paytin was such a pleasure to work with ! She made the experience wonderful which was one of the main factors for me to make my decision. They are lucky to have her. Good genuine people are hard to find now a days.
Paulina
on 01/22/2023
The service was great and has a beautiful selección of dresses.
Jaclyn from Washington, DC
on 01/18/2023
I had a beyond amazing experience at The Bustle. Paytin's customer service, positivity, and professionalism was fantastic. I found my dress here and it will be shipped to me in D.C. - I am assured everything will go well. I can't wait!
Brittany Olsson from Del Mar
on 01/15/2023
AMAZING! I went to 7 different bridal boutiques across LA County and San Diego and not only was The Bustle the best experience, but they had the best selection of wedding dresses. My stylist Tam was incredible I can't praise him enough! He listened to what I liked and didn't like, he was patient and he actually clips you in well! I would give 10 stars if I could!
Karen Roemer from San Diego, CA
on 01/08/2023
Paytin was so professional and made the experience top notch. She found my dream dress which was different than what I initially thought I would get. The Bustle has great selections without being overwhelming. I find other bridal stores either have too much or too little.
Alannah Johns from Del Mar
on 12/28/2022
Tam was amazing he made the experience! He was so patient and professional. The dresses were absolutely beautiful! I will definitely be back to get my dress!
Marlene from Del Mar
on 12/04/2022
Absolutely amazing experience!! I could not recommend The Bustle more. From the moment I walked in Ashley, Paytin and Tam made me feel so comfortable and heard. I went in with no expectations and left with such an amazing dress that I would have never found if not for Paytin. I cannot thank them enough for making this such a fun and unforgettable experience!