Jin Wang

I had the good fortune of working with Kate to find my dress. She was wonderful — patient, kind, honest and with a passion for fashion. Just a joy to work with!

Jin is the most vibrant, beautiful and friendly woman! We felt so welcomed in her shop, it’s beautiful and elegant and such and the most stress free experience!

The more time I spent looking for my dress, the more I realized the importance of a good bridal consultant. So I’m not kidding when I say Lily is a pro. Like, if working in bridal was a professional sport (which I’m convinced it basically is) Lily would be 1^st round draft material. I was blown away.
Let’s start at the beginning. I was a little nervous going in knowing that my top budget ($ 5kish) was a little closer to their opening/​low-​mid price points. Not to mention it’s the penthouse in a prime downtown building with some SUPER high end designers. I did not want a pretty woman situation on my hands.
I was pleasantly surprised from my 1^st phone call to the minute my appointment ended. There was zero pretension at any time. The staff was super responsive and respectful of my budget and treated me like a superstar. And then there was Lily. What, you may ask, could possibly set this woman apart? Let me tell you…
–We chatted for less than 5 minutes and she managed to pull EVERY dress I would have myself. She was able to size up my style and entire being in LESS. THAN. FIVE. MINUTES. I loved every dress she put me in.
–She knows how to fit you in a dress. This may sound simple, but it is not. Most people just gather all the extra fabric and stick a clip on in. She clipped, nipped, and tucked in all the places your seamstress would to give you a really accurate idea of your finished, altered dress. Anyone under 5’3 knows this makes a HUGE difference in how something actually looks on you. I’ve worked in technical design and I can tell you, she knew her stuff. I was really impressed.
–She was like a jedi knight moving me through my appointment. I think we tried on 10 dresses in an hour, mostly due to her ability to whisk me in and out of a dress at light speed. It was by far the most efficient and professional experience I had in the 9 bridal salons I went to. That’s right, 9. I’m a woman possessed.
–On top of all this, she was super kind and very easy to work with. Great personality.
*The only complaint I had is that they do not allow photos. I’m sure they have their reasons, but when your family lives 3,000 miles away, it would be great to have a way to show them your options. Also, you start to forget what they look like after awhile. I had several dresses from other salons I loved as much as my top 2 picks from Jin Wang, and they kind of fell out of the running because I didn’t have photos of myself to compare. Kind of unfortunate.*

I’m not certain there could be a better Bridal store out there. Our experience was top notch. Our daughter took me to several shops and while all of them were good our experience at Jin Wang was great. They have all of their dresses out for you to look out. It’s so much better than when someone asks what you want and brings dresses to you. She has every type of dress imaginable. When we brought my husband and father of the bride in for final approval it was such an emotional moment even our stylist cried. Jin Wang was there for every fitting (we had 5) and insisted on perfection. On our last fitting she spent time explaining how to walk in the dress, how best to put it on and several other suggestions that helped a lot (like how and where the father should walk so as not to step on her dress). She was a delight and our daughters dress was perfect.

I really like the person who have helped me here. She is very professional she has knowledge to guide customers about fabrics and the cuts. She is patient to my needs.
The store location is a 5 star, many beautiful collections, very bright room, big mirror for me to see the details of the dress. I loved it here. Jin wang does a great job in selecting the most amazing designers like Carolina Herrera, Marchesa, Reem Acra & more! Stunning atelier! Must visit both stores in San Francisco & Silicon Valley (Los Altos).

Always in the market for new things for our future brides and this elegant bridal shop fits the bill. If your looking for something unique and glamours this is the place for you.

It’s been a month since my wedding and I’m still on a high from having worked with Jin and her team. I fell in love with Vwidon gown online and figured it would be either too expensive or not a good fit, but I made the appointment anyways… and I couldn’t be more thankful. Everything I tried on at Jin Wang fit better than any other dress I tried on. Lily was a rockstar picking out dresses and helping organize appointments. I’d highly recommend her if you book an appointment! And then there’s Jin… who I absolutely fell in love with from the get go. She is dynamite to work with and super sweet. When I was at my final bridal fitting I mentioned that I was looking for an evening gown and she said she had a bunch in the back that she could pull for me. I ended up buying a second gown from her which fit like a glove! Kudos to Jin and her team for making my bridal dreams and concert gown dreams come true. I can’t wait to come back!

Searching for one’s dream wedding dress can be an overwhelming, daunting task, but Jin Wang and her impeccable staff made the process easy, enjoyable, and such a delight. I had heard wonderful things about the boutique even before I got engaged, and when I decided that Kenneth Pool was one of my favorite designers, I was fortunate that Jin Wang was the only boutique in the Bay Area that carried this collection.
Scheduling appointments, from the original visit to the few appointments I had for fittings, was seamless and her assistants were always flexible and understanding, since I was based on the East Coast and often went right to Jin Wang directly after landing at SFO, with more than a few delays on some occasions.
The boutique itself is airy, spacious, full of natural light, refreshing, and far from overwhelming, which is what I felt at many other bridal boutiques that managed to stuff as many gowns onto a rack as possible.
I was particularly lucky to have been assigned to Jin during the entire search process. She’s absolutely wonderful, pleasant, sweet, knowledgable, yet also direct. She’s so fashionable and on top of everything. Despite my having a favorite designer in mind, she was also great at picking other potential dresses that fit my personality, our wedding theme, and venues.
Jin did all my dress alterations and my dress ended up fitting me like a glove. She also provided my gorgeous cathedral length veil. Most importantly, Jin was so accommodating to a couple of special requests that I wanted to incorporate, including sewing a piece of my mother’s own wedding dress into the lining of my dress (she even had the best idea of making a «bow» out of the piece of my mom’s dress and tying a cute light blue ribbon in the middle for my «something blue!»), and she also took some heirloom jewels from my mother and sewed them into the headpiece of my veil. She did all this so willingly and enthusiastically, which meant the world to me.
This was the absolute best experience and I am so grateful that Jin was there with me throughout the entire process of finding and perfecting my dream dress! Fortunately for everyone else who may not be as lucky, Jin is also a rockstar designer and can design your own custom dress too :)
Wish I could get married again, just to relive this experience!

Same on your staff and attitude Jin Wang!
First off, let me start by saying I lived in San Francisco for 10 years and always imagined having a beautiful Jin Wang dress for my big day. When I got engaged I was thrilled to finally make this dream come true. I am a very successful female engaged to an equally successful surgeon, so it is not like Jin and her staff would be dealing with someone who wasn’t in a position to buy a lovely dress.
When I called (last June) to make an appt the first thing out of the sales associates mouth was «just so you know Jin’s dresses start at 10k and on up»
I was appalled and said then I guess I don’t need an appointment. I ended up going to Monique Lhullier in Los Angeles and finding a gorgeous dress for 5k.
To my dismay, my friend just called and said she went to Jin and found her dress and there were many options between 4−6k.
This is very disturbing and disheartening. I don’t want this to happen to others and I am very displeased with the poor level of service and attitude.
Epic Fail team Jin Wang. I will be sharing this story with many others

I loved my experience at Jin Wang. While I ended up getting my gown somewhere else, I have nothing but great things to say about their staff and their space. It’s goregous!

I ended up getting a dress from Jin Wang’s Silicon Valley location, but I wanted to leave a rave review for the SF store as well. The sales girls there are great, its an amazing space, the gowns are absolutely beautiful and are testament to Jin’s impeccable taste, there’s a varied price point, just an wonderful experience all around.

I had a lovely time with Geneva who was super gracious, welcoming, and fun, and thanks to her creativity I tried a few things I had never tried before, and loved! Absolutely beautiful space, totally drool worthy gowns.

Truly loved my experience at Jin Wang-​one of my favorites. Loved my consultant, super fun, and professional, and accommodating. She extended our appointment by a couple minutes to let me try on my favorite dress of the bunch again, and even found my mom some safety pins because she was having a problem with her pants!!! I ended up finding my dream dress elsewhere but would definitely recommend coming to Jin Wang if you’re looking in the SF area. The dresses were stunning, and so is the salon-it’s a wonderful experience.
I would have given 5 stars but something that stood out to me is that you aren’t allowed to take pictures. All the dresses are on the internet, so I don’t understand exactly why. More importantly, because of this, I had a very hard time remembering how much I liked a certain dress because I couldn’t look at it after. I truly, truly, truly think brides should be allowed to take pictures-​I literally couldn’t remember how much I liked the dress-​because I couldn’t remember what it looked like! Which is a total bummer!
(Also-​in me and my girls humble opinion-​every bridal shop should offer champagne (even if it’s terrible Cooks hehe!) Most of us aren’t little girls who are going to run around spilling. It really ups the ante and makes the bride and guests feel special. My friend called to ask if she could bring some with but was told no. Anyway, just a suggestion!)

**Updated Review**
After experiencing some communication issues about expected delivery time for my dress Jin Wang herself called to help resolve the issue. This is much more the level of professionalism that I had expected after finding my dream dress. While the dress will still be delivered later than originally discussed it is much more understandable and knowing that the staff there will be able to assist my tailor up in Oregon makes me much more reassured.

Shopping for a wedding dress with my daughter at Jin Wang Bridal was as wonderful experience we could have hoped for. I have followed Jin Wang Bridal on both Facebook & Instagram as I have long admired her designs & the designers carried at her atelier. We made an appointment and my daughter & I were the only two in the boutique besides Jin and her assistants. This was indeed a treat as we never felt pressured and my daughter was given the opportunity to try on as many dresses as she wished– all of them were stunning. Jin has a talent of selecting the dresses which fit my daughters personality, style & body type. The most challenging part of the experience was narrowing down the choices as all were beautiful, and Jin was so patient in encouraging my daughter to try on all the dresses again. The second time trying them on revealed «the one»! So happy Jin suggested trying on all the dresses again. As we were attempting to stay within a certain price point Jin was excellent in working within our planned budget.
We will remember our experience at Jin Wang Bridal as the most perfect experience and are incredibly grateful to the savvy Jin Wang and her lovely assistants. Five plus stars for this boutique!

Jin is amazing. So classy and talented. She helped me with every step of the wedding dress process. She is patient, understanding and all about the details. I LOVED my dress and felt gorgeous on my wedding day. I highly recommend working with her!

I found «the dress» at Jin Wang last December and finally got to wear it on my big day last week! When I was searching for wedding dresses, I made appointments at Novella Bridal, Bridal Galleria and Jin Wang. What made Jin Wang stand out was their selection (I was looking for something that was slightly more modern, and the other salons simply didn’t have the inventory), the level of service (NO pressure to buy whatsoever — unlike Bridal Galleria where I felt they were practically talking me into buying a dress), and the people (both my consultant Lily and Jin herself were so great to work with).
Most bridal salons I researched didn’t do in-​house alterations. This always struck me as odd since it felt like they could just sell you a dress then send you off on your merry way, leaving someone else to deal with the bustle or making sure the dress fits properly. Jin Wang herself did all my dress alterations and I was so grateful for that. There was a bit of an issue with the designer of my dress changing the neckline between when I bought it and when it was delivered (yes, apparently this happens). Jin was super patient and attentive to detail and reconstructed the neckline I wanted using extra fabric she requested from the designer. I’m quite meticulous so I’d ask her to move fabric over by an inch or half an inch so I could see what it looked like, and she worked with me 1:1 until we got it just right. By the time she was done, the neckline was perfection, and the dress fit me like a glove. I doubt you can find this kind of skill and expertise anywhere else.
Jin herself is an absolute sweetheart. She’s witty, kind, personable, and funny. My parents loved her, and she was great working with my maid of honor to show her how to bustle my dress properly (complete with a step by step diagram!). She got to know me and my family on a personal level, and I’m sure if I walked in randomly she’d come out and give me a big hug hello.
If you want to have a special bridal shopping experience, go to Jin Wang. My only other tip is to make an appointment on a weekday if you can since Saturdays tend to be quite busy for them.

I came to learn and experience Jin Wang and her staff as the sister of and maid-​of-​honor to the bride. From the moment we came in, we felt both in awe to be in the presence of such a stunning space and gorgeous gowns and ‘at home’ because of the immediate and warm reception we received from the entire staff. My sister asked me to come to all her fittings, and I didn’t mind because the first experience was so wonderful. She was a bit of a fickle and demanding client, so there were four fittings, but Jin Wang and her staff were incredibly patient, pleasant and accommodating. After the first meeting, my sister and I really looked forward to going into Jin Wang.
My sister decided to have Jin Wang design her wedding dress and thrilled that she did. The attention to detail, materials used and consultation at every stage were impeccable and the end result was beautiful.
We had researched a dozen stores and visited half of them before choosing Jin Wang. Her wide collection of designers, option for custom designs and high level of service made the decision easy. I would highly recommend to any bride-​to-​be to explore Jin Wang’s atelier.

Before I got to Jinwang I had visited Sarah Seven, Lovely Bride and the Glamour Closet. Jinwang was my last appointment of the day and where I ended up getting THE dress.
Warning ladies — the majority of their dresses are between $ 4 — 6K so be prepared, but I asked for dresses around $ 2500 and while they only had a handful in that range, the one I ended up getting was in my price range! I even got my veil!!!
A) The space is gorgeous and the selection is amazingly well curated. Jin has the best taste!
B) The space is so well lit every dress looks flattering in the mirrors when you try them on.
C) The salespeople are SO professional and friendly and patient and picked out things that looked amazing that I never would have chosen.
D) They were patient and sweet with my mom who doesn’t speak English that well and is a little foreign to the wedding dress shopping experience/​process.
E) Their selection of veils is awesome and I got THE perfect veil to go with my dress.
Definitely come here if you want a five star experience. They make you feel so special and comfortable, which is how it should be! All the dresses are amazing quality and they have tons of styles. Five stars!

I was blown away by the high level of service and personal attention I received at Jin Wang Bridal. It was the first salon I was to visit on what I expected to be a long and arduous search. I had come into the salon without any idea of what I wanted my dress to look like. Jin personally helped me find gowns that would flatter and accentate my style and body type, all within my budget.
Every dress looked great, but Jin ended up finding my dream gown on the fourth dress I tried on. It was a gorgeous strapless A-​line/​trumpet shaped gown from the Kenneth Pool line, which is designed by Amsale Aberra. The bodice had a sweetheart neckline and was elegantly beaded with silvery sequins and crystals in a cascading vine motif that ended just above my knees where the tulle skirt flared out. The moment I walked out in it, my mother and cousin both gasped in awe. I was sold from that moment; especially since my mom and cousin have completely different styles. It was a gorgeous dress that complemented my perfect, fairytale wedding at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. The best part was the moment my husband saw me in it during our «first look» photo shoot before the ceremony.
Jin helped me customize my look along the way to suit my intimately sized venue. She suggested we crop the train off, and she picked out the most beautiful oyster colored silk sash to complement the unique, subtly blush-​toned, creamy hue of the gown. She also picked out the perfect veil to match the look. She advised me on the undergarments I should wear and even helped me decide on the shoe options I brought with me.
I could not be happier with my experience at Jin Wang. She is one of the hardest working individuals I have met, and her meticulous attention to detail ensures you will have a flawless fit on your special day. Besides finding my ultimate dress, the entire experience is a memory I will treasure as much as my actual wedding day.

Jin Wang will definitely give you an exclusive bridal shopping experience. The entire room in the penthouse is white from top to bottom and the walls facing the street are made of very large glass windows. It’s a pretty sight! My fitting room was right next to a window that overlooked the street. Ally and Peonie (who were ridiculously awesome) helped me in and out of dresses. As soon as I had a dress on they’d ask if I wanted to open the curtains to get a fuller view of myself in the mirror and BAM! Instant sunlight hitting everything perfectly. It was pretty sweet!
They have a large selection of dresses all from their private collection. They are all very beautiful but the prices averaged around $ 3,000. This wouldn’t have been a problem except for the fact that I’ve seen equally beautiful dresses closer to $ 1,000 at various other boutiques. It doesn’t make sense for me to pay a few thousand more for a dress that I can get with a similar look elsewhere. But I get it, you’re paying for exclusivity.
Anyways, I’ve decided I will not return to Jin Wang but the store gets 5 stars for their great customer service and bridal shopping experience (THANKS ALLY AND PEONIE)!

Out of all my wedding dress shopping location, this was the best. They keep dresses in the back of the fitting rooms so it’s much more organized. My sales person was helpful, kind, and not pushy at all. Shopping was a delightful experience. And I love my dress!

Jin Wang Bridal finally gave me my bride moment!
After searching multiple big name bridal salons in San Francisco, I was frustrated by the «assembly line» feel of being another bride in line for a dress. I was then steered to Jin Wang Bridal where I was immediately introduced to their quiet personal touch. Jin immediately honed in on my individual sense of style… and then did the impossible: she completely redesigned a dress to fit my personal dream. I initially fell in love with a dress based on the modern lace detail, but the shape and sleeve design was not quite in line with what I was after. When she asked what I was envisioning, all I could say was «I want boho chic». And Jin took that phrase and created it in that lace dress! She redesigned the neckline and even the silhouette. When I put it on at my final fitting, I found the definition of «boho chic» and had the bride moment I was waiting for.
Thank you Jin Wang and everyone at Jin Wang Bridal!

I can’t say enough good things about Jin Wang and would strongly recommend it to anyone. My fiancée ultimately didn’t end up buying her dress from Jin, but the dress shopping experience at Jin Wang was so superior to everywhere else we went, including the place she ultimately did buy the dress.
We were a bit dejected when we arrived ad Jin Wang after a negative shopping experience elsewhere because of the time constraints (2.5 months) we were under. Within minutes, Jin put us in a better mood by making it clear her goal was to find the best dress and do anything and everything possible to make it work. It was such a breath of fresh air to hear from Jin reasons why things would work rather than reasons we heard from others about why things wouldn’t work.
In addition to her positive and uplifting attitude, Jin has a tremendous eye for style. My fiancée looked amazing in every one of the dresses she tried as Jin had very clearly taken her size and shape into account when choosing prospective dresses. Once a dress was on Jin had an amazingly detailed and creative eye for the ways in which we could tweak the dress to look even better and give exactly the look we were seeking. Jin’s assistant, Peonie, was also tremendous — had a great eye for style as well and worked with Jin to show us what various tweaks to the dress would look like.
I found myself quite disappointed when my fiancée chose a dress from another bridal shop. When I informed Jin, rather than being disappointed that we didn’t buy it from her, she was simply excited that we found a dress we were happy with. It was clear to me that it was genuine excitement and happiness.
Jin’s positive and uplifting attitude, her eye for style and attention to detail, and her desire to see her customers be happy make her a joy to work with. I actually want to have another wedding just so we can buy another dress and buy it from Jin.
Bottom line: Jin Wang was the best dress shopping experience we had and I would strongly recommend that anyone looking for a dress in SF go to Jin Wang.

From the moment I stepped into Jin’s, it was perfect! The service, the gowns and Jin of course! PERFECT!
Jin Wang:
She is an amazing designer and it is reflected through her designs, her space, her assistants and their superb attention to detail. She is so easy to get along with, so sincere and one of the smartest ladies I’ve met. She helped me during the fittings and I saw her work magic! She made sure the gown fit my body and its proportions perfectly.
The Space:
When the assistant showed us the space and to my dressing room, I was overwhelmed by how beautiful the space and displays are. It was extremely modern, spacious and minimalistic. Other salons felt cramped in comparison.
The Assistants:
I walked in and the assistants greeted my bridesmaids, my mom and myself. They were very sweet, knowledgeable, professional and approachable. What’s great was that they were NOT pushy. They cared more about our experience and helping me find my dream gown! Lily assisted me during my appointment and it was so much fun. She knew exactly what I was looking for and was able to read my mind.
The Gowns:
I checked out other salons but it seemed like they only offered lace, the ruched gowns and the bohemian look (over and over) — they all looked the same and not much variety. Jin offers gowns with these elements but with a twist. And there were so many more styles to choose from. HOWEVER, the style I was looking for that I couldn’t find at most salons was MODERN! This place is like a candy store for a little kid. What’s great too is that Jin offers custom gowns and designs also.
My Gown:
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE my gown. It was so special and unique. The compliments were endless — day of and after. It was a beautiful blush pink color and it was very modern. Everyone loved the color and commented that they haven’t seen a gown like that before. Surprisingly, people noticed the workmanship of the gown. They could tell how much attention was put into fitting the gown, like it was molded to my body.
Last but not least — Bruno:
Mascot, friend and cheerleader. You’ll know what I mean when you visit.
I am so grateful to have shared such a special occasion with Jin and her Team! Without them, I wouldn’t have found my dream gown. Without my gown, my wedding aesthetics wouldn’t have come to life.

Jin Wang is a truly wonderful, exquisite, pampering bridal salon! If you’re looking for a wedding gown, I highly recommend checking it out! I also highly highly recommend Peonie. I visited A LOT of salons, and she was by far the sweetest, most calming person who helped me. I never felt pressured and most importantly, she was the most creative in her suggestions. I wish I could work with her for my entire wardrobe!
Truth be told — I didn’t actually buy my wedding dress at Jin Wang — but I did find my wedding dress there, and I bought the lace bolero jacket at Jin Wang that I personally believe made the entire look work for me!
When I first walked into Jin Wang — it was so pristine, so white (exactly what you’d hope for in this experience). My bridesmaids sat on a bench while Peonie brought me various dresses that might match what I had said I wanted — or pushed the envelope just a bit and brought me dresses that were one variation off from what I’d suggested (because sometimes you don’t know if something will look good on until you try it). One thing she brought out to be paired with a strapless dress was this off-​the-​shoulder lace bolero jacket (it buttons up in the back). It was so elegant! As soon as my bridesmaids saw it — they all gasped. BUT — the thing is that I never would’ve thought to try it — it was all Peonie’s creative thinking! I’m so glad she did — because I felt beautiful in it.
The dress I ended up buying elsewhere (on a preowned wedding dress website) I did find at Jin Wang (with Peonie’s help) — but it was too expensive. And if you can ding Jin Wang Salon for anything, it’s that their prices are ridiculously high.
Truly wonderful experience. Recommend to every bride so you can feel pampered and you can work with someone who truly knows what’s out there and will help you find the look that makes you feel unique, beautiful, and special!

PERFECTION in a wedding dress boutique store. This was my third stop in SF when looking for a wedding dress, and I didn’t need to look anywhere after this. The store is GORGEOUSLY laid out — you walk in and you HOPE that you’ll find your wedding dress here because it oozes beauty. Huge open windows in the penthouse suite of a building in downtown SF. I worked with Natalie on my first visit. She was excellent. I found a few I liked off the racks, and also described to her the style I was looking for, and she pulled a few more. Three key things:
Loved that there was not an overwhelming number of dresses — perfectly sized selection that made it possible to look through it all.
The staff know what they are doing with alterations! Natalie was phenomenal at pulling and pinning the dress to get it to fit me perfectly even during the trial. She was also able to discuss how we could alter the design slightly (make the back dip lower)
Jin Wang herself did both of my fittings after the initial visit. She’s adorable, so talented, and so sweet. It was the perfect experience!

Jin Wang has everything you could ask for in a bridal salon. They have an incredible selection and exceptional service. I had the pleasure of working with Peony and Jin. They helped me find my dream dress!!! When it came time to altering my dress, they did it perfectly. After having gone to several salons in SF, I can honestly say they are the best!!!

Bridal heaven. This atelier of perfect dresses and accessories is elegant, serene, beautiful, timeless and thoughtful. The staff are nurturing, sweet and very experienced.
The dresses themselves are of exceptionally high quality and design, but not priced more than other, lesser bridal studios.
Jin made us feel at home, calm, well looked after and took so much stress away.
Honestly this place is amazing. And I’m really hard to please!!!

After months of trying out bridal salons in LA and OC, I visited Jin Wang in SF one weekend. My friend told me I had to check her out because she was the one to go up there. I was initially skeptical because I didn’t know if I wanted to go to someone 500 miles away for my dress.
I fell in love with JIn Wang the first day I met her. She is so sophisticated, poised, and personable. She made me feel like I was the ONLY bride that mattered. Even though my budget was less than the custom made strapless, A –line gown she created for me, it felt soo right and worth it. Since I had work meetings in Oakland on a monthly basis before my wedding, it was convenient for me to visit Jin for my several fittings.
My dress fit my body and my personality perfectly… modern, elegant, and exquisite! Unlike other strapless numbers that need to be pulled up from the bust from time to time, this dress stayed on like a glove even during the dancing.
My wedding day was meant to be my one and only… and my wedding dress from JIn was exactly that!

I am in the process of dress shopping. I came here because I remembered coming here years ago when my friend said «YES» to the dress. When I came years ago, Jin actually personally helped us. I remember that she was really nice, helpful, and supportive.
This was my first appointment here with Lily and Ping. They were the ones who helped me, and they were really nice. They didn’t hesitate to pull down the dresses I wanted to try on. They let me try on the dresses that I picked out. However, what they failed to do… was ask me what my budget was.
I wasn’t too worried about it walking in because I had read that most dresses were from $ 3−5K. My friend’s dress was a custom dress that she paid $ 5K for. Given, it was 5 years ago. With inflation, I am sure that same dress would probably cost more today.
My top 2 dress picks were NOT by Jin Wang. They were by Victor Harper. Perhaps they assumed that I was familiar with all the designers and wedding dresses? Unfortunately, I am actually not that bride who has planned everything out and done a ton of research on dresses and all the designers. I basically went with my gut and what my eye was attracted to. After trying on the dresses and falling in love… My first choice costs almost $ 12K! It was absolutely gorgeous and stunning! If you have that kind of cash to spend, you should totally get it. It’s beautiful. My second choice was almost $ 8K. My last choice was a mermaid style Jin Wang dress. It was pretty simple, and it was flattering. I liked that they were willing to work with me on the different colors, styles, and alterations. However, alterations are on average, an additional $ 500 – 700!
What I didn’t like is the fact that I couldn’t take any photographs. Taking photographs help me decide or at least narrow down my selections. Photographs should be available, especially if you were going to send that much money for it. They only allow photography at the time of purchase. For me, that time frame would be too late. When brides try on a ton of dresses, they often forget the fit, look, etc. It just helps to be able to make those types of comparisons.