House Of Brides & Tuxedo

Maggie & Mike were both very helpful. I would recommend this store to a friend =) more

I love House of Brides and Maggie was wonderful. The prices are amazing. The selection is great. I loved being able to go through all the racks myself and pulling as many dresses as I wanted. I purchased a beautiful gown and it was easy and worry free. It's not a posh boutique and it's basically help yourself but who cares. I wasn't interested in paying double for nice dressing rooms and I hated having to make appointments or being told I couldnt touch the dresses at other shops, how annoying. Plus I actually liked that Maggie didnt hover or insist on helping me but let me take my time until I was ready to ask her for help. If you're interested in finding a beautiful dress for a very reasonable price you have to go to House of Brides. more

Maggie and Fatima were very attentive. They were very responsive to my needs + preferences. Great prices!! more

The dress selection is outstanding. The prices are VERY affordable and the customer service is wonderful!! This is the best place to come to for your wedding attire needs!! more

I came across House of Brides through my sister's wedding when ordering our bridesmaids dress here, and I ended up coming back for my wedding dress since we had such a great experience with Maggie. I actually got two dresses here, one for Ceremony and a second for Reception. I've been wanting to do this when I got engaged, but was unsure if I can afford it, but Maggie made it possible. I got my alterations for both dresses done here as well. I've received very friendly treatment from my sister's wedding to mine, and recommend this place to all searching. more

I got a great price on my dress, which made it all worth my while. (Watch out for a ""delivery"" charge.) I had to follow up a few times to find out if the dress had come in but it still arrived three months before my wedding day. My dress fit me perfectly, so I'm not sure why other people are complaining. Most wedding dresses need to be altered in some way and it's always an extra charge. Luckily, my dress only needs to fit right under the bust and we got the right size for that. The alterations are actually really cheap compared to most places. My fancy double French bustle was only $45 and she was able to press the dress for just $35, tax included. more

I went through the ultimate wedding dress saga, and Maggie became the hero of my story. After being ignored by one bridal shop, having David's Bridal mail me the wrong colored bolero, and getting in to a yelling match with another bridal salon because I wanted to call the company that makes my dress and find out what colors my dress comes in, I went into House of Brides desperate and in a panic to order my dream dress! The delivery from the company takes 12 weeks, I needed it in 5!!! Gasp! Somehow, Maggie managed a miracle, got the dress ordered, with a delivery date one week from the wedding. Not much time for alterations, but still, I was optimistic. I went in on Tuesday to try the dress on! AMAZING! There were some complicated alterations needed, but Maggie got them done in one day! And they were perfect too! My second fitting, the dress fit totally perfectly. Maggie didn't charge me any rush fees and her alterations were affordable by my standards (I do a lot of sewing, so I know how much work it is!). Thank Maggie for manifesting my perfect dream dress! I love it soooo much! I am thrilled to wear it on Saturday! more

I was sent to House of Brides by my cousin. My wedding came about on a short notice, and knew I wouldn't be able to order one in time through 'traditional' well known bridal shops (one of which, David Bridal, never called me back when I tried scheduling an appointment). She had also needed to find her dress 'off the rack,' and said this place had quite the selection for being such a small shop, and were reasonably priced compared to other shops. I must say I have to agree. I was greeted immediately upon entering, asked what I was looking for, wedding date, and budget. I was asked to pick out of few on my own, and Maggie picked out a few for me too. After finding one that fit almost perfectly, Maggie said she would do all the alterations for free, and also gave me a solid discount on the dress to bring it into my price range. Awesome. Maggie is incredible at multi-tasking. She gave me individualized attention, as well as managing whatever questions other brides had as they came in, and questions her husband would ask regarding phone calls, etc. The shop is not covered with crystals, feathers, and lace, but it's more than adequate to get the job done. I noticed in the comments, the dressing area was mentioned as a couple curtains and a rod. It's true, but who cares? The curtains weren't open unless the person changing specifically didn't close them all the way, people couldn't see you while they walked around on the sidewalk. If someone expects a bridal suite as a changing area, they can always book appointments at Kleinfeld's. I bet a few of these reviews were written by bridezillas, with expectations way out of their own abilities. This place may not have all the frills one might expect while wedding dress shopping, but if you're not a woman that's looking to spend over $1000 dollars on your dress, this is a place that shouldn't be passed up. more

This place is just one word--TERRIBLE!!!!!!! more

House of Brides was the first shop I made an appt. with to shop for a wedding dress. There was no need to go any where else. I found the perfect dress at a good price. more

I had a great experience here. Unlike other dress shops, you can look freely around the store and it's very casual. There aren't any salespeople breathing down your neck and trying to upsell you. Maggie is very nice and works with your needs. Prices are very reasonable and there is a ton of variety. Yes, the store is small and there is a small fitting room, but I liked it better than the stuffy dress shops that right you off if you don't have a large budget. For someone on a budget, House of Brides is the perfect place. My dress came in a few weeks after it was suppose to, but when it did come in, the dress looked great and it was exactly what I ordered. more

This place was TERRIBLE. I had an appointment, and was completely ignored by the two owners. The curtains hardly closed on the corner dressing room, and I had to put all of the dresses on myself - no help. They had RIPPED TAGS out of some of their dresses. This means that they are MOST LIKELY selling KNOCK OFFS. I found one that I liked and repeatedly asked what the designer or brand was. He kept saying ""I find out for you."" But then he wouldn't tell me. Finally he told my mom that he would only tell us the designer if we bought the dress! Who buys a dress without knowing the designer or brand!? The dress had NO tags in it at all. Not even a size tag. Finally she told me the brand and style number, I looked it up online when I got home and it is NOT the same dress! It's similar but clearly not the same This is how they are RIPPING PEOPLE OFF. They were SO rude and mean, it was a terrible terrible experience. Do NOT give these people your business!!! Cons: Everything more

Wow! Where to begin. I was completely ignored until 45 mins past my appointment time, my fabulous bridesmaid interupted her to tell her we were there. She refused to help me look for dresses and almost denied me trying on one I had tried on before and liked because she viewed it as pointless. I even found a dress made of 100% polyester. Need I say more! more

House of Brides and Tuxedo shop in Torrance has the most unique and elegant wedding dresses. Maggie (the owner) is very sweet, patient and very knowledgeable. more

House of Brides & Tuxedo is certainly satisfaction guaranteed! The owner's, Mr. Michael and Mrs. Maggie, are great, lovely and friendly people. They are very reasonable and flexible. They will assist and help you find your dream dress at an affordable price. I highly recommend their business to anyone looking for a great deal in town! more

I bought my Anjolique wedding dress here. The dress was originally out of the budget, but I had shopped around at various shops and this store gave me the best deal. I'm glad I got my dress here because Maggie the owner takes good care of you and also provides alterations. She used to make custom dresses so her alteration skills are pretty good. She also provided free steaming/pressing of my wedding dress a few days before my wedding so it looked ready to wear. The only reason I give her a 4 out of 5 stars is because she is the ONLY person working at this store so almost every time you go in, there is a wait because she is assisting other customers (even if you have an appointment). This is a smaller mom and pop shop and they aren't the most organized, but they do carry a great line of designer wedding dresses at better prices than you would probably find elsewhere. Pros: great selection of designer dresses, great prices, alterations Cons: disorganized, small fitting rooms, not enough staff more

I bought my bridesmaids' dress there and when I got it fitted it was too tight, but I decided to bring it home anyway to try it on again. A couple of days later, I wanted to definitely get it fixed, I called Maggie prior to going back and she was very helpful and told me to bring it back and she will fix it. She fixed it about 5 minutes and now it fits perfect. more

House of Brides gives you great prices. I saw and found my wedding dress @ a different bridal shop and I called around to find the dress for a better price and Maggie gave me a real good deal. The owner is really honest about what looks good on you and will not lie about a dress to make a sale. The store does get pretty busy on Fridays and weekends, so you may have to wait a little bit, but she will definitely help you out. I forgot to add her prices were so affordable that I got my bridesmaids dresses too. Two of bridesmaids are also getting married and one have already purchased from her also. more

I've been shopping around for months for best prices on my wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses and I found it at House of Brides in Torrance, CA. They have unbeatable prices and an outstanding service. Maggie (the owner) was so patient with me finding the right gown. Also, her alterations are flawless. I highly recomend House of brides for all your wedding needs. more

I ended up ordering my wedding dress here, and it came in a week early. However, I would not recommend ordering from here. The owner is so disorganized that she would never return my calls regarding when the dress was supposed to come in, or even if she ordered the dress. She seemed confused most of the time, and was very disrespectful to me and my mom. When the dress came in, she never called me, and when I was ready to pick up the dress I called her several times to make sure it would be ready and she reassured me it would be, not to worry. Well, I go to pick up the dress and she had not done anything with it. Although she makes mistakes she never apologizes but instead likes to make excuses - many, many excuses. Also, her prices are reasonable but be aware that she adds unusual ""extra charges"" to the price so it may not be such a great deal. Unless you want added stress for your wedding, go elsewhere!!!! more