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February 2024 by Kaitlin Harris
Wonderful experience!! I always knew I wanted to get my dress at Kinsley (since I discovered it many years ago when I was in high school and have followed them on Insta ever since lol)! I made two trips to the store to try on many many dresses and ultimately I found the ONE! All the girls have been so helpful! Excited for my dress reveal appointment and then to begin alterations with their Galia Lahav alterations specialist. Def worth coming here if you are looking for your dream dress. Such a great selection!!
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February 2024 by Jazmin R.
This review is for Sierra! To begin, I live in San Diego and bridal stores in my area do not carry the designer I was looking for. I knew that Kinsley Couture carried Netta BenShabu so I sent in an email and Sierra got back to me asap. From the time I got in touch with her, Sierra has helped me with so many questions and is so extremely kind and the most responsive of anyone I've ever worked with. Even though I wasn't in the store in person, she still provided me with the best experience and helped me order my dream dress. My dress is on its way to me now and I couldn't be happier. I'm so grateful to have had Sierra to make the process smoother and I highly recommend her and Kinsley Couture to anyone looking for an amazing gown :)
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February 2024 by Lindsey B.
Thank you Kinsley Couture for making my wedding dress dreams come true! Kinsley was my first stop in my wedding dress search (I drove out from the Peninsula), I told myself before the appointment that it would be a fun experience whether or not I found a dress and to not get my hopes up as I've heard the process can be a bit daunting. For my first visit to the shop, I brought along my two Aunts for this special day, and the entire store made us feel beyond welcomed! I was lucky to have Sierra as my stylist. Sierra is an absolute GEM - Kinsley hang on TIGHT to her! I reviewed a few inspo pics and of course my budget, then Sierra was off to work her magic. Sierra made the process feel like shopping with a friend... it was fun, it was easy. She brought a gorgeous selection of dresses that I was thrilled to get started with. The FIRST dress was THE DRESS! Never in my wildest dreams would I think I'd fall in love with dress #1, a Galia Lahav. I tried on a few more to just compare but my heart was set. Cue the champagne! My Aunts and I shared a few happy tears and I said yes to the dress. My experience at Kinsley Couture was something I will always remember. Thank you to all the staff, especially Sierra, for making this exciting time feel extra special. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day! I recently referred a close friend who also got her dress (another Galia Lahav!) at Kinsley =)
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February 2024 by Kristen B.
I had the absolute best experience at Kinsley Couture with Sierra as my stylist! She made me and my girls feel so welcome and was really attentive to my dream dress. I had gone to other salons that weren't quite seeing my vision after the duration of the appointment but Sierra immediately put me in gowns that were exactly what I was looking for! She was so compassionate and made me feel heard. It was like shopping with a friend you've known forever who just so happens to be an expert at bridal gowns. The whole process was seamless and finding my dress was everything I imagined and more. I'm forever grateful to Kinsley couture and Sierra!!!
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February 2024 by samira m.
I had an incredible experience at Kinsley Couture Bridal! Passion, was the stylist that helped me find my dream dress, and she was AMAZING!!!! She took everything I said into consideration and ended up finding my dream dress!! Also, their selection is incredible!!! The staff were super nice and made sure I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!
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January 2024 by Cynthia L.
Came dress shopping here and the service didn't disappoint. You can set an appointment through their website in which it's free to have an appointment (so long as you honor it and don't cancel last minute.) When at the store, they offered champagne and water in which that was surprising. The workers there are all super kind and helpful too. Just fair warning though that if you bring someone, only one person in a party can browse dresses. Which...I'm not sure why that is. Also, bear in mind the online site inventory doesn't match the in-store inventory. I had bookmarked a dress online but when I got to the shop, they said that inventory hadn't been updated and the one I saw was from a couple years ago. So unfortunately looking on their website for their inventory isn't reliable. My suggestion is to just give them a description/silhouette of what you're looking for. Value wise, oh man. Pricey. Their website offered some at $2500 or so, but nowadays they're about $3000+. In turn, I found a dress I really liked, but couldn't go with without destroying my budget and the dress wasn't as feasible as I hoped for. Fun fact: they carry the designers that Taylor Swift uses. So fun store, helpful staff. Just didn't find what I was looking for.
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January 2024 by Anahita H.
great experience and the best place to find your dream gown. not only they have a beautiful collection of gowns, but also you feel like home from your entrance till saying goodbye. my bridal crew couldn't make it for one reason or another but Amy helped me find couple of really good options. she did everything to make the experience fun and productive. I truly felt I'm in good hands and am grateful beyond words to her.
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January 2024 by Monika A.
Kinsley James was not my first bridal store so I have other experiences to compare it to. I chose to come to Kinsley because they were the only place that had Galia Lahav dresses in NorCal. I came into the appointment and usually at other stores I've gone to, they have some gowns picked out before you get there since you fill out a questionnaire. They told me to look around and see if there was anything I liked. Okay, fine. My stylist comes up to me and my group while we are looking at dresses to take us to our room. We go to our room and she asked a few questions and said she had some gowns in mind for me to try and would be pulling them. I didn't find that the stylist was very helpful when trying the dresses on. You would think if a bridal consultant would see me struggling to get something on, she would help... but she didn't. She also didn't help me walk in my dresses. I noticed other consultants helping their clients but Amy basically let me do everything on my own. My guests were straightening my train and helping me with veils because Amy would walk away and leave us alone. I mentioned to her that I wanted an overskirt and she never once showed me even an example of one. At the end of the appointment when I was getting my measurements, my group was rushed out of the room due to "shortage of rooms" although there were multiple empty rooms. They were told to find seating in the lobby which had no readily available seating until another party left. I did find 2 dresses that I really loved, based on my experience here I will not be placing my order. I will be ordering from a different store instead where I will feel like a valued customer. Overall, the experience was very lackluster and absent minded; also their selection was not impressive compared to other stores I've been to. I wouldn't personally recommend brides to shop Kinsley James.
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December 2023 by Haley L.
I had a spectacular experience with my stylist, Passion, at the store and ended up finding my dream dress. The team was equipped to handle the many questions my party had and was gracious and kind through it all. As an anxious person, I felt completely comfortable with the group of women that worked here and was met with equal excitement and kindness. Truly an incredible experience. HIGHLY recommend this store!
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December 2023 by Julia Bouterakos
I had the most incredible experience at Kinsley James in LA. Asya was incredibly patient and kind, gave me the perfect balance of her suggestions, and ended up picking a dress out for me that i absolutely fell in love with. I came to Kinsley from Canada and had a lot of uncertainty about getting the dress to Canada, the team walked me through all my options and I can tell they truly cared and wanted to make sure I didn’t over spend on getting the dress back to Canada. I never felt pressured or swayed to purchase, just genuine care from the ladies that I found my dream dress. HIGHLY recommend!
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November 2023 by Sarah S.
Body Shaming in 2023-DO NOT BUY HERE & DO NOT SUPPORT THEM I had an appointment scheduled and as I waited I saw a woman who was maybe a wedding dress size 10/12 in the front window with a maybe a size 8 dress on. I thought to myself--well this should be interesting. In 2023, we (everyone but Kinsley James) congratulate women in being confident in their own skin. Praising all shapes and sizes of women for embracing their bodies and feeling beautiful. Body positivity is important. Every bride wants the bridal experience of trying on dresses and feeling confident. This is only achievable if you are a wedding dress size of 10 or less at Kinsley James. I am a curvy, athletic build with a small upper body. I wear a size 12-14 in wedding dresses. I made an appointment at Kinsley James after going to 2 other small stores and having great experiences. Kinsley James brought me 5-10 dresses only ONE I could actually fit over my body and even that was a struggle. I actually had to ask, which dress she brought me could I actually get on my body. She said kindly most likely none. The stylist was sweet and tried to apologize for not having 'real woman sizes' in the store. She simply suggested we could hold up the dresses to my body do I could get an idea of what they would look like. I was mortified. I couldn't imagine if I had brought someone there with me to try on dresses. I felt body shamed in 2023. How can a bridal shop only have dresses for women who are stick figures? I quickly realized while in tears, Kinsley James only wants stick figures wearing their dresses. I ran out of the store tearful after feeling violated and my confidence ripped from me. As a healthcare professional in WOMEN'S HEALTH, most woman are over the wedding dress size of 10. All wedding dress shops should be able to let ALL WOMEN of ALL SIZES feel beautiful while shopping for their wedding dress. Also in what world would a woman spend $3k+ on a wedding dress without being able to get it over her butt. This is terrible and I will never recommend anyone I know in the Bay Area to go to this horrid store. I want to prevent any woman from feeling body shamed in such a special occasion. All woman should have the ability to feel beautiful and have the wedding dress shopping experience we all desire. The stylist I had was the only saving grace of this body shaming establishment. Also a wedding dress size 10 is a street size 4-6 for reference.
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November 2023 by Kaitlin K.
Literally obsessed with Camille and the whole team here! I told her exactly what I liked and didn't like and ended up purchasing the first dress I tried on. They were patient and kind to my family and friends upon my handful of visits! We customized my veil and it was pure perfection! They have something for everyone! Must stop in your dress shopping experience!
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October 2023 by Quinci W.
I had the best experience at Kinsley James! Sierra was a dream to have to help me try on dresses. She has a really good eye and provides so many beautiful options! She is such a sweetheart, and everyone who works there is so nice. I was really happy this store also provided inclusive sizing & made me feel so comfortable! I found my dress here and I highly recommend shopping here for your wedding dress!!
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September 2023 by Michelle B.
I was not expecting to buy my wedding dress when I went to Kinsley James this past Saturday. I'm the type of person who wants to try on hundreds of dresses before I select The One. But by the third dress I tried on, I knew in my heart of hearts that I found it! Nazila was my consultant and she was a dream to work with! I came with my mom, my sister, my fiancés mom and his sister. We are a big group and with many opinions. Nazila knew exactly when to jump in with her professional opinion and when to give us space as a group to talk through our thoughts. In the fitting room, she gave me her opinion on options/customizations and asked how I felt. Throughout my experience, I knew she listened to my thoughts and feedback. She pulled other dresses that fit what I was looking for. I was well over my 90 min appointment slot but she didn't rush me at all. I really only realized 15 minutes after my appointment ended how much time we've spent (oops!). Thank you Nazila for making our experience so fun! I can't wait to come back to pick up my dress and purchase a veil!
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September 2023 by Audrey Regan
I had a concern about my dress which was addressed quickly, appropriately, and super fairly by the owner! This boutique has the best designer options in the Bay Area and it’s worth the drive if you’re coming from SF.
