Emerald City Gowns Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
27 Reviews
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Elena S. Sent on 12/22/2021Beautiful & unique gowns
This second hand and consignment shop is amazing. I was super lucky and ended up finding a dress that I loved that had already been tailored to the previous wearer, who had almost my exact measurements. I saved so much on alterations because I only needed to take the top in a bit. As a shorter person, not needing it hemmed was just amazing.
The staff is very helpful, dresses are fairly priced, and there are so many different styles to pick from. Love that they're used or consignment so the dresses get more use in their lifetime, and you can even rent them if you prefer! Definitely worth checking out this shop. -
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Renee Sent on 07/20/2019Beyond Amazing experience for my PERFECT gown!
We had two apts that day, one at Emerald City Gowns, and another at a fancy boutique in SF. When we got to Emerald City, we were greeted by the nicest girl and I regret that I can no longer remember her name (She was super cute and had really curly black shorter hair). She was dressed so cute, hair and makeup done and was so happy, she seemed to really love her job. She worked with us, was super flexible and allowed me to try on anything I (or the people I was with) wanted. While there, I found the perfect gently used gown that online was $8,000, and had the most perfect embroidery lace of an $8,000 gown. Although, knowing I had the other apt, I paid a small fee to put my dress on hold and we went to SF. In this fancy boutique, the saleswoman was dressed in ripped jeans and a t-shirt, acted like we were a bother (even though we had an appointment) but whatever, I tried not to let it bother me. I tried on a few dressed, and they were all beautiful but so tight I could barely walk, never mind dance. We decided the first dress was the one, we quickly called her back at Emerald City 5 minutes before they closed and raced back over there. She stayed open an extra 25 minutes after closing for us, waiting for us to come back.. and once we did, she did not rush us a single bit. I tried the dress on once more to make sure, we popped a bottle of champagne, and I said Yes to the Dress! Thank you to this place for being so accommodating, to the sale woman who was beyond a pleasure to work with, and for allowing me to get the $8,000 gown of my dreams, gently used and in perfect condition for only $1,300!!! -
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Zoe Sent on 05/13/2019Awesome bridal store
After trying on dresses at three other dress shops, we finally found where we were meant to be. This bridal shop is not pretentious but it’s classy and intimate with so many options of dresses. The staff was helpful and involved but not overbearing. I found two dresses that I loved and it is staff did not seem irritated that I kept wavering between the both of them and urged me to keep trying on both. I could not be happier with my choice and I’m so grateful for this j I found two dresses that I loved and it is staff did not seem irritated that I kept wavering between the both of them and urged me to keep trying on both. I could not be happier with my choice and I’m so grateful for this shop!! -
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Paloma Sent on 04/29/2019A sustainable shop with a wide variety of dresses
I went all over the SF Bay Area in search of my dream dress. I even made a consultation to come up with a custom gown when I realized that what I wanted was at Emerald City Gowns all along. I was the kind of bride who thought she knew what she wanted until I came across the dress I could actually imagine myself walking down the aisle in. Sonja helped me both of the times I came in and it is all thanks to her that I found my dress. It was fun being styled and felt good knowing the environmental impact of choosing a consignment gown. ECG also has samples for sale as well as some made to order gowns. I highly recommend a stop at this shop, especially for anyone as unsure as I was. You might be pleasantly surprised! -
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Brandi B. Sent on 12/19/2018Who needs a brand new wedding dress?
I went in not expecting to get anything but came out with a reasonably priced dress. It wasn't cheap but I appreciated the time and effort they put into me finding the right dress for me. Plus, they have a good variety of accessories such as belts, pins, and crowns. -
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User2336096 Sent on 09/26/2015What an easy and fantastic experience! Making an appointment online was a snap. I had an appointment within two weeks of when I logged in online. I was the only one in the salon so felt that I had the one on one service I desired. I started with approximately 10 dresses brought into the dressing room, chosen just for me based on the styles I was interested in. I chose the first and only dress I tried on! It fit like a glove, was exactly what I was looking for and it was beautiful. Paying was a breeze. I was in and out with the dress of my dreams! -
User1679327 Sent on 06/25/2014I made an appointment online and was able to go in and get started right away. They asked me what I was looking for and started pulling dresses for me to try on. Emilie helped me narrow down the styles and I walked out of there with a dress under my budget in about 45 minutes! This is a great place to look for a dress if you're open to different ideas, want to save some money, and give a dress a new life! -
User1541508 Sent on 02/22/2014I had a wonderful experience buying my dress here. Emily has some amazing gowns at great prices. She only sees one bride at a time so you get her full attention. I highly reccommend Emerald City Goens. -
User1430621 Sent on 11/10/2013Excellent service and found a gown on the first appointment. I paid around $850 for a dress that would have cost over $1200 if I had bought it new. The dress was clean and perfect - great value and a great shop!
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User1476554 Sent on 12/18/2013My first and last stop- Emily was the perfect help and I found my dream dress for a fraction of what it would cost brand new. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. -
User1293970 Sent on 08/20/2013Was so excited to try on beautiful, affordable dresses in my size. The service was excellent and we found my dress on the first appointment and took it home that very day. This is a great store for a bride on a budget who does not want to have to skimp on their dress. -
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Hannah O. Sent on 09/05/2022I’d recommend!
Really appreciated the ability to meet my Tailor at ECG and the recommendations Emilie provided. -
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Shanna R. Sent on 04/08/2019Wonderful new and consignment wedding dresses!
I bought my wedding dress through Emerald City Gowns. (As did my friend). At first, I was only considering a new gown. This shop has both new and consignment dresses. Thus, you can get dresses that would have been thousands "brand new." But the dresses LOOK brand new and have probably only been worn once! They have dresses that are rare or no longer made. They have cleaned them all themselves. They recommend alteration options as well, which is helpful. I had gone to a few other bridal shops, including David's Bridal. The ladies at those stores often lied. Dresses that I voiced were too tight, they insisted they were the correct size. Some even got frustrated if you didn't like a specific dress. The lady that helped us at Emerald City was very kind and honest about what looks good on your specific body type. Once I tried on "the dress," I just knew it was "the one." In addition, pricing is very reasonable. Definitely recommend!
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