Paris Connection Bridal

We love Marie & all of her couture, one of a kind dresses ! Marie helped my sister find the perfect dress for her big day. She made the process easy and stress free. The mellow vibe in her boutique helped my sister not rush & get a style that she really liked. Marie travels to Paris and trunk shows often! Count on your dress to be timeless and elegant! BTW her prices are like no where else… thanks again Marie!!!

Marie, the owner of Paris Connection Bridal, was extremely helpful to my daughter, Heather, and me when we contacted her about a wedding dress. She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect dress and connect with her tailor/​seamstress, Ludmilla. We highly recommend this bridal boutique if you are looking for a wonderful customer service experience, and someone who is very sincere and wants you to be happy. Because of Marie, my daughter looks forward to wearing her beautiful wedding dress on her special day.
Many thanks to Marie!

If you are looking for an elegant and beautiful wedding dress, this is the place.
I was super lucky to find this place. It was more like a hidden treasure! :)
Marie was the best helper to find what you want in your budget.
I totally recommend this place ‘Paris Connection Bridal’ to anyone who are preparing a wedding.

Marie is amazing. She is so sweet and so great at finding the perfect dress that will make you look the best on your wedding day!

After visiting 3 bridal boutiques in the city the day before with my girlfriends, there were some gowns I liked but didn’t love so the next day I made more phone calls to make appointments.
I called Marie in the late afternoon and wanted to schedule a time to try on some gowns. She asked me what I was looking for, my size then she told me she may have the perfect dress for me. It was a brand new sample dress she’s been holding on to.
I arrived and browsed her gowns while she went in the back to get the sample dress. When she came out I showed her which one I liked and surprisingly it was the same dress she went in the back to get it! Yay! I tried it on and it fit like a glove and the price was right. The only thing I need to do was to alter the length. Marie recommended the seamstress she’s been working with for a long time and told me this lady was very accommodating to her brides. It’s true! Although it was just a simple hem, I got my dress back in a week and price was very reasonable.
Thank you for all you have done.

Marie was an absolute pleasure to work with! I found Paris Bridal Connection through Google maps and just thought I’d walk in for inspiration… I got that and more. To my luck someone had been late for her appointment and Marie was quick to help answer my needs. I made another appointment and ended up purchasing my veil… which I absolutely loved.
Paris Bridal was reasonably priced. I initially just needed a veil since I already had a dress, but I ended up purchasing earrings that I also wore on my wedding day.
I highly recommend Paris Bridal, even if you don’t end up buying anything Marie is worth the visit!

Marie helps me so much, I just purchased my veil from her. Already purchased a reception gown and bridal gown, I continue to shop at Paris Connection because she has one of a kind veils, gowns and jewelry. Marie is sourcing appliqués for me for my veil so we can create a custom piece.
She designed a beautiful necklace for me to wear for everyday — see the picture. Truly a one of a kind piece! I keep shopping at her store for pins, purses, hats, necklaces, earrings and bracelets for myself and gifts.

Marie is the best! Marie made the most beautiful bracelet for my daughter Lulu for a princess party she was attending. It is the most elegant thing Lulu has ever worn. It was a perfect fit and well thought out with an easy clasp that Lulu can use without issue. Marie is very talented and highly recommended!

Non-​traditional & non-​conventional was the experience. This place was a welcoming visit. Very helpful and entertaining.

Absolutely best bridal boutique I’ve been to so far… every dress I tried on I adored! I didn’t know which to pick at first but marie is the type of person who will tell you what looks gorgeous on you and what doesn’t in the most nicest and joyful way. She made the appointment fun without pressuring you to leave like at other stores because your time is up. I would recommend this cute place to anyone… marie is amazing!

I can tell you, I am have not been to many Bridal shops, but I won’t even need to look anywhere else if I need another one! My fabulous friend is getting married and I am NOT a dress person, but we had so much fun trying on dresses. Marie is absolutely amazing. I found the right «friend of the bride» dress and the dresses my friend and her daughter found were just stunning. and the prices were so amazing! She is so fabulous, that as I was standing there (well, prancing around in the dress really) and wondering what earrings I would wear, SHE MADE ME A PAIR!!! The PERFECT pair… and only charged me $ 5! Call and make an appointment to see Marie — YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

I’m so so grateful for Marie and her lovely bridal boutique!
I came here a over year ago and almost bought a wedding dress, but was feeling torn since the wedding was still so far off. I liked the dress enough to put down a $ 100 hold/​deposit, which Marie said I could spend on other things if I decided not to buy the dress. Ultimately, I decided against the dress (I ended up having one made after visiting 15+ bridal shops and not finding exactly what I wanted. However, this dress was still my favorite of those I tried on in stores!)
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, when I decided it was time to buy a veil for my August wedding and remembered my $ 100 Paris Connection credit. Even though it had been over a year and the original deposit was done over the phone (so I only had a verbal agreement and no receipt or «proof»), Marie was honest and kind enough to let me make an accessory/​veil shopping appointment to spend the money. Literally an hour before the appointment, I got called into work and shot her an email to cancel the appointment. After I was done working, I called Paris Connection to see if there was any way I could still come and Marie said yes. She was so cool about everything, despite my crazy situation and last minute cancellation!
When I got there (over 3 hours after the original appointment time) I had the most amazing shopping experience!!! Marie knows SO MUCH about her industry and has an amazing eye. She explained a bunch of interesting stuff about veil lengths and widths and how the measurements affect your look. She gave me some great personalized advice based on my height, face shape, and dress style! I ended up buying a stunning veil in the store, and also placed an order for a second one that I can’t wait to pick up in 2 weeks. I seriously could not be happier!!! Thanks so much, Marie and Paris Connection!

I must do this review after having the best experience in finding a dress and accessories with Marie! I went in last November to view her Justin Alexander trunk show over Black Friday weekend. I was just beginning my search for a dress, so I was going in for research only (HA). She made certain that I only tried on dresses that I was ecstatic about which I greatly appreciated (because I know what I like already! I’m a no-​nonsense, get straight to the point kind of girl. What else can I say?), she really got what I was looking for and got my taste, it was so refreshing!
Side note: I’m so used to shopping for everything online these days, of course, so I’ve forgotten how fun it can be to shop in person and Marie reminded me of those days, before I went digital.
Anywho, back to what I was saying. I found two GORGEOUS gowns which I tried both on and they looked amazing, but one was definitely better than the other and I fell in love at first sight. I had to have this dress! And so it was. It is now the month of my wedding and I have a gown that fits me perfectly, is perfect, and have accessories to go with it! Thank you, Marie: dress whisperer, professional stylist, borderline psychic! I’m definitely sending all my friends and future brides to this shop!

This review is LONG OVERDUE. In August 2013 I walked in to Marie’s shop without an appointment. She explained that usually she takes appointments and likes to give each bride her own time alone trying on their dress and having her full attention. I was having a six week engagement and really wanted to find a dress asap. As it would be, Marie’s appointment that was coming in a the next 30 minutes was a little late. I was able to try on a couple sample dresses she had. She mentioned that she had a dress on the way that was incorrectly hemmed for a bride and was a fabulous dress that was only going to fit a shorter bride. Because my husband isn’t much taller than me, I decided to go with flats for my day. Low and behold, the dress arrived in a box while I was standing in Marie’s shop. The bride for her appointment showed up so I ran to get a coffee and stayed in the area while she had her turn. I returned once the bride had left, tried on the dress and it was the one! I know that God was literally sending my dress right to my doorstep at that time. Marie was super sweet, excited for me and made me feel incredibly special. I even Facetimed my mom while trying the dress on because although I wanted her with me, the timing didn’t work out.
Marie was great working the cost of the dress out with and had a lovely birdcage and head piece in her store that I added on with my dress.
I feel terrible it has taken me this long to give her the credit she deserves for making me feel amazing on my very special day, especially on such short notice!

While it isn’t customary for the groom-​to-​be to have any involvement in his fiancée’s wedding dress, a personal friend (upon finding out time was of the essence) insisted we reach out to Marie.
She went out of her way to accommodate my fiancée’s selection, sizing & deadlines, and I couldn’t be more thankful for everything she did to help my better half feel great about her now-​tailored gown.
Marie revealed through her actions and words a great degree of integrity, expertise within her field and sincere care about her clients.
Thank you, Marie! On vous remercie!

After researching online for affordable bridal dress shops in the Bay Area, I came across story after story about the snobbish attitudes and high pressure tactics many brides had experienced at various shops, especially if they were on a budget. And so I began my search for a wedding dress quite tentatively.
When I called Paris Connection, the owner, Marie, answered the phone, and I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly she was and grateful when she was able to fit me in the following day due to a cancellation. I brought three guests, and she warmly welcomed us all when we arrived on Saturday, making us feel at home. Right away, she promised to only show me dresses in my budget and ones available now due to my short timeline. She had a nice selection of unique dresses, and we had so much fun as I tried them on. Marie’s expertise shines as she hones in quickly on your individual taste and which styles best accentuate your figure. She’s very honest and straightforward, but not pushy. I took the weekend to think about it and look around a little more, but Marie never added any pressure. We went back on Monday and she let me try on dresses again just to be sure, and I decided on a beautiful, strapless, lace gown by Mia Solano that fit like a glove.
Marie gave us the fun and special dress shopping experience every bride hopes for. I ended up with an gorgeous dress that I can’t wait to wear on my wedding day. I can’t say enough about what a gem this place is, and how grateful I am to have found it! It will be the first place I recommend to any friends. Thank you, Marie!

This review is long overdue… but felt the need to review Marie’s services because she really went above and beyond to accomodate me. I called her on a Saturday afternoon and asked her if I could come in to look for a veil and accessories. I had ordered my dress from a different salon in L. A, but did not order my veil.
Her shop is very small but it worked out for me because there were no distractions and I felt very comfortable. She was very hepful with giving me options for my veil, but we agreed that I should bring in my dress to have a better idea of what veil and earrings would work. She was very sweet and stayed a bit later than her closing time to wait for me to return with my dress. Considering the bay bridge traffic on a Saturday afternoon, I really appreciated that she would keep the shop open for me to return with my dress.
I really appreciate her honesty and her feedback– she had me reconsider the type of veil and length I thought I was going to order because it didn’t quite go with my dress. She measured me and ordered me the length of the veil for my height and I tried many earrings and hair pins. I wasn’t too conviced on the earrings and she offered to make me earrings that would go with the look I was going for. When I returned a week later to pick up my veil, I was able to try the earrings that she had made for me along with the veil and hair pins. I was very satisfied with my accessories, and she even offered to exchange my earrings before my wedding in case I would change my mind.
I definitely felt taken care of and had a great experience with Marie.
Thank you so much Marie!

Marie is the sweetest lady ever. When I walked into her boutique I was a bit nervous. Marie was very welcoming. I scheduled the appointment last minute and she was kind enough to fit me in. Through out the whole process she was patient and kind. My wedding was only a few months away and she was able to get my dress in time. After I got the dress which is the most beautiful gown I have ever seen, I needed some additional material and she was kind enough to get it ASAP. On top of all of that I forgot my favorite belt at her store and when I called her and said I would pick it up. She told me not to worry, she’ll ship it out to me. It’s a small thing, but it meant so much to me. Marie really made the whole process of finding/​buying a dress really simple. She truly takes care of you, has a big heart.

Marie is an absolute gem. I sort of stumbled upon her in search of alterations for a dress I had previously purchased. She directed me to a seamstress who did a fabulous job on my dress.
Marie measured me for the most glorious Cathedral veil with a shimmery silver iridescent tulle and & mini silver detailing. It is such a standout piece that I am challenged to not wear it in my everyday life!
Marie is a lovely person and really contributed to my bridal experience becoming the success it will be!

I wish I read these reviews thoroughly before coming here. First off, there is a limited selection of dresses. Many were beaded and sparkly and Marie said she gets varied selection of gowns. Majority were ballgowns (not what I wanted) and not too many were under $ 1200. She initially came off harsh but her honest and sincere personality shown through once we tried on dresses. A lot were not my style so I only tried on three dresses and liked one Justin Alexander gown.
Pet peeve:
1. There was a bead that fell off the gown while she carried it. Another had a hole in it. She implied that they’re samples but as an owner, wouldn’t you want them in good condition when a bride to be tries them on?
2. She did not help me try on the gown or fix it once I stood on the step to show the gown to my fam and friends. My sis began to help me then she stepped in.
3. She made a statement that I should not bring too many people with me but she never confirmed my appointment and did not tell me prior to the appt. Therefore I did not know bringing my group was not accommodating since she only had two seats available in the room.