Trish Lee Bridal San Francisco

Open Letter to Trish:
Hi Trish,
I’m really excited to be wearing one of your wedding gowns. Thank-​you for meeting me on your day off to help make this happen.
You asked me why I picked that particular dress/​design [and came back after visiting other stores] … here goes … I loved how the dress made me feel. It was simple yet luxurious. I could still be me and wear something that was stunning. The feel, texture and weight of the fabrics combined with the cut of the dresses was beautiful. I would never have imagined that I would pick a lacy dress (indeed I had been pushing to elope) but I loved the delicate pattern that it created, particularly in the train. It set the dress apart from something that I would wear to a fancy dress party. It felt Bridal, not just elegant.
Working with you on this dress also sets it apart. You clearly have an great sense of design and eye for what would look good on your clients. It didn’t feel like it was about a sale. Its a huge difference that you’re an independent atelier (and business women) and I am working with you directly.
Thanks!
— E

Trish Lee designed the most beautiful bespoke wedding gown for me, and I could not have been more ecstatic about how gorgeous the gown was! The style of Trish Lee’s designs perfectly matched with the look I was looking for: classic, understated, elegant and truly timeless.
Fun story: Trish Lee was the first bridal shop that my maid of honor and I went to, and the wedding dress that I ended up buying was the first wedding dress I tried on! Clearly, I’m a decisive bride. But seriously, I feel completely head over heels in love with the «Reagan» dress and the «Sparkle Sash» belt.
Here are a few noteworthy tenets about Trish:
— She has an extremely intimate and cute boutique with gorgeous views of Union Square
— All of her gowns are bespoke — i.e. they are custom made to your body measurements from scratch
— She’s a fellow Cal Bear, has a ton of Berkeley pride, and is a San Francisco native!
— She’s so friendly, down to earth and isn’t pushy or sales-​y at all. She’s a true professional who is meticulous, detail-​oriented and ensures that her brides are thoroughly satisfied
— She has an uncanny ability to understand the look you’re going for and specifically, what kind of styles and materials flatter your body the best
— The prices of the gowns tend to be in the range of $ 3,000 — $ 5,000, which is reasonably priced for such beautiful bespoke gowns!
All in all, I HIGHLY recommend Trish Lee to any bride who’s looking for understand, classy and timeless gowns in San Francisco.
Happy Dress Shopping, Unilocalers!

I got married last year in a dress from Trish. It’s almost a year now, but I am still in love with my dress! Thank you, Trish, for creating this lace beauty!

Trish is fantastic. This was my second experience ever trying on gowns and she made me feel so comfortable — not to mention she knew exactly what would work on me and what wouldn’t. She also was _​extremely_​patient with my mother :)
I sincerely enjoyed + appreciated my experience with Trish — she is a true expert and sweetheart.

I visited Trish Lee Bridal earlier this year, unsure of what kind of dress I wanted to wear on my wedding day. Trish was great to work with and very helpful. Though I ultimately did not choose one of her beautifully designed wedding dresses, I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Trish Lee Bridal!

Trish is fantastic and very creative! I first came to see her in January for my April wedding. I know, very last minute. Also, keep in mind that I had no idea what I wanted. She selected 4 different dresses for me to try on. I was impressed by the way they fitted me and fell in love right away with the Marie dress. I didn’t need to look at other dresses or go to other bridal places. I knew this dress was made for me. She worked very hard to make sure my dress was ready on time and was very helpful with her advice on accessories: veil, shoes, purse, earrings… The wedding and dress were a success and I received a lot of compliments on the dress. I strongly recommend her!

Trish Lee is amazing. It’s not very often you meet with the designer of your dress but she will be at each and every appointment. She’s so kind and makes you feel at ease. I asked for her advice for shoes, accessories, etc. and never felt uncomfortable about it. She takes your measurements then makes the dress to fit YOU. There’s no altering of a floor sample, it’s all made for you! You can also add things to your dress to personalize it. Her prices are extremely reasonable when you look at what you’re getting. Her style is simple yet elegant. Perfect for the modern bride. I tried on many dresses before I went to her and nothing was catching my eye. Her studio is awesome and I don’t regret driving from Fresno each time I have an appointment. Highly recommend!

Her dresses are stunning! Dresses are classy and unique.

I tried many different kinds of wedding dresses. Every dress is really beautiful and elegant.
I love her dress designs. It’s simple, elegant and timeless.
Trish helped me to find best dress on me then I could find the one my husband and I love.
I really appreciate her quick and perfect job!!!

My appointment at Trish Lee truly was a 5 star experience. While I didn’t end up purchasing my dress here working with Trish was wonderful. She really has an amazing eye for what dresses will look good on a bride to be. I loved the ability to do a bit of mix and matching as well! I can not recommend putting her store on your list if you are shopping for dresses enough! You will not be disappointed.

My wedding was this past Sunday. The strapless Angelina dress I purchased from Trish turned out to be so amazing. The train was the right length and truly elegant. It was incredibly comfortable, elegant, simple, and so classic in style. I wanted something I could look back on years from now and still be happy with. I’m so thankful to Unilocal for helping me find Trish’s shop (and for my wonderful MOH who originally encouraged me to visit her boutique).
There’s a lot to worry about for your wedding, but make sure you feel comfortable with what you’re wearing for the day. If you decide to get a dress from Trish, really enjoy the process with Trish! She is wonderful and is such an honest person to work with.

Disclaimer — I didn’t go to Trish Lee’s Bridal atelier.
BUT, I tried on one of Trish Lee’s beautiful dresses at a wonderful boutique in San Francisco. I left without purchasing it simply because I needed a little time to process. In the meantime I visited Trish Lee’s website and read about «bespoke», which is where essentially the dress is custom made to fit you.
This left me torn and confused — did I buy the dress from the boutique or should I have it custom made by Trish Lee? What did this all entail?
I decided to go to the source. I submitted a request online, and they very quickly responded via email. When I told them I had questions, Trish Lee herself called me personally. Very professional and kind, she explained to me that I had two options — have one custom made to fit me at her studio which was significantly more expensive, or order it in a size through the boutique and then have it tailored. When she asked me my size and height, she actually recommended going with the boutique unless the custom fit was an experience I wanted.
Amazing — she was professional, thoughtful, and very honest. I never felt pressured to have to get it custom fit for the higher price. I’m going back to the boutique next week for measurements.
Also her dresses are beautiful: modern, simple, and elegant, designed and made in San Francisco! What more could you ask for?

Beautiful wedding dresses, beautiful, elegant location & the most amazing service!
I loved every minute of my appointments with Trish & Cynthia and the dresses… so beautiful! Very classic styles, but a world away from the poufy monsters I couldn’t escape from at other bridal salons, with modern details and styling. Simply beautiful.
The best part was how quickly Trish and her team were able to get a dress together — because the dresses are all custom-​made, they were able to fast-​track my order and commit to a finished dress in 7 weeks… a beautiful wedding dress IN 7 WEEKS made to order! Such amazing service, and such a wonderful team of professionals!
I found Trish on Unilocal as the top-​rated bridal studio in the city in my price range… trust your fellow Unilocalers, you cannot go wrong with Trish & team!

If you are a bride looking for an elegant, stylish, and high-​quality-​fabrics dress, you should definitely come to Trish! And I am sure that you would find your dream dress here (as I have found mine)! I love my dress! And big THANK YOU to Trish for creating it!
I was desperately looking for a light-​weight lace wedding dress within rather tight timeline (3 month before my wedding day :)). There are lots of lace dresses in bridal salons, but if you value style and quality, you would quickly notice the difference!
I came to Trish panicking as I couldn’t find my dream dress in my small petite size (and any salon that agreed to alter a dress that I liked within 2 months :)). And I found my dress!
Trish makes gorgeous wedding dresses! And she is so pleasant to work with! She created my dress from scratch within 2 months! And it fits beautifully! I can’t wait to wear it!
And of course special thanks to Cynthia who helps Trish at the showroom and who helped me to choose my dress!

I loved loved loved everything about my wedding dress. All the guests couldn’t stop raving about how elegant and unique I looked on my big day. This is mainly because of my one of a kind dress.

Nothing short of AMAZING. My daughter and I have had zero luck finding her dream dress within our budget. She researched and came up with a day trip to the City (San Francisco). So we left Fresno for the day and drove up. WOWOW!
We were greeted warmly by Ms. Trish Lee and brought into her studio. WOW again. Such a beautiful space overlooking Union Square. They immediately treated my daughter like a princess, catering to her every need.
She (Ms. Lee) listened to everything we had to say and… we found THE DRESS! Oh my goodness did we find the dress. Its everything my girl wanted and more. Price??? Right on budget. This dress will be MADE for my girl so it’ll fit perfectly. We even were able to add a few tiny things.
We are so excited and can’t thank Ms. Lee enough. Next apt is for deposit and first fitting. W
OOHOOOO.
My daughter was/​is grinning from ear to ear.
THANK YOU!!!

Where do I begin? My journey with Trish Lee began seven years ago as I followed her career as an assistant designer all the way until the launch of her own collection in 2012. Needless to say, we are now great friends. I am constantly in awe of her designs and the way she can make a well crafted dress become so simple and effortless on the body. She makes dresses that truly celebrate the woman wearing them.
If you don’t feel like reading my entire post, I’ll just list a few quick highlights:
1. Chic designs. If you’re someone who appreciates exceptional quality than Trish Lee is for you. If you’re someone who finds beauty to be understated and less complex, she is for you. You’ll feel very much like yourself in her gowns.
2. Affordable. Sure you might find cheaper dresses but are you getting a dress CUSTOM MADE TO YOUR EXACT MEASUREMENTS? Probably not.
3. Her atelier is GORGEOUS. And very exclusive. It’s simply the best experience.
4. Trish Lee, herself, is approachable, wicked smart, business savvy, a fashion trendsetter and a native San Franciscan!
My journey to saying yes to a Trish Lee dress was rather simple. While browsing her 2013 collection, I immediately gravitated towards the Joni gown. I was not engaged at the time but that was only a minor detail. Our conversation went a little something like this:
Me: (holding Joni) Patricia!
Trish: I know…
Me: Patricia!
Trish: When you’re ready, she’s yours.
Jump to 2014, I became a bride-​to-​be and only tried on that one dress — Joni. Honestly, when you find the dress you love (within your budget — very important), just go for it.
I loved the uniqueness of the separate pieces and the versatility of being able to wear the capelet different ways. In fact, I wore the capelet as a swimsuit coverup during the honeymoon and a month after as part of my outfit. It becomes a really special piece. The lace was beautiful and so soft. I felt like a classy, stylish, bohemian princess.
The fittings were really easy — I only needed two! Again, I am someone who trusts the experts. She knows what she’s doing so there was nothing for me to question or feel unsure about.
All in all, I had a great time during the gown process with Trish Lee and I know you, if you’re a sane-​nonbridezilla-​classy type of person, you will have a great time too!

A couple years ago, I went to see Trish Lee at the bridal studio that she was working at at that time. We were just coming in to browse, but she set up a small area for us to look at dresses, decorated it with fresh flowers, and brought out champagne. It was such a nice little touch, but it made the experience extra memorable. I remember her being very professional and honest. She had suggested a couple of dresses for someone who is petite like me, and I remember her telling me what we could do if I liked a certain style but it overwhelmed my frame. She has a great eye for detail, but she won’t oversell you if it’s something that you don’t like or doesn’t look good on you. At the same time, she comes up with solutions and helps you to find something that you might like better instead. I really appreciate that.
Fast forward a couple years later, and I’m standing in TRISH LEE’s bright and airy bridal studio, overlooking Union Square. Now she sells her own dresses and they are beautiful. If you are looking for an elegant, modern dress, custom made to your proportions and a chance to work with the designer herself, then I’d highly, highly recommend working with Trish.

Found Trish Lee Bridal on Unilocal and I have no regrets booking an appointment with her. Despite the fact that she only had 9 reviews at the time, it was the consistent 5 stars, the raving reviews and that she is a local designer that had sold me. After 5 appointments at other bridal salons and many dresses later, wedding dress hunting became tedious and a chore. I dreaded it!
Upon entering Trish’s studio (older location) I immediately felt at ease. Her sweet and friendly personality made me feel familar, as if she was another girlfriend joining me for dress shopping. She was honest on how her pieces looked on me and did not try to sell me every dress I tried on. I love the fact that there wasn’t 100+ dresses to choose from. Her collection is quite beautiful and original. Prior the appointment, I had viewed her collection online and had my eye on Charlotte. Maybe it was my intuition, but the moment I laid my eyes on Charlotte, I knew she was the one. It was confirmed once Charlotte was on me and without saying anything first, Trish said, «This is it.» The dress fits like a glove, which I can only imagine it will look even better when I get mine because each dress purchased is made to order.
I am so happy that I had found my dress with Trish Lee and I cannot wait to see my dress when it is completed! Thank you, Trish!

The only thing that sucks about my Trish Lee wedding dress is that I only get to wear it once! Maybe I can just wear it around the house when no one is watching?
Needless to say, I LOVE my dress and though I shouldn’t be admitting this, I actually did put it on multiple times at home before the wedding when no one was watching (Sorry, Trish. I know you told me not to touch it before the Big Day but I couldn’t help myself!)
Before finding Trish, I had tried on over 50 dresses and had gone to 5 bridal salons. My poor Maid of Honor counted (and came with me every time) I’m not usually high maintenance, so she was getting a little worried about the situation and sat me down to tell me that it was time: I had to pick a dress. But for me, I had a specific vision in mind and suffice it to say, all the traditional salons weren’t delivering — everything was poufy or bedazzled. Not only that, I didn’t particularly enjoy the experience of being told what dresses I should try on (I didn’t want a strapless gown and kept being put into them) or having to come out every time and twirl for an audience of strangers.
After my MOH talk, I got serious and scoured the Internet for the classic, Art Deco dress I was looking for — that’s when I found a picture of the Charlotte dress on Pinterest and my heart stopped. That was it. After some sleuthing, I couldn’t believe that it was designed and created by Trish here locally in San Francisco! I emailed her and she responded in a few hours that of course I could come to her studio to try on some of her gowns.
From my first step into her studio, the entire experience was delightful. Trish is just like having another girlfriend with you (one who made all the dresses) and since it was just the three of us, the entire experience was intimate and incredibly fun. Her creations are STUNNING and I quite literally couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. While I ultimately knew that the Charlotte dress was «my» dress, I will say that some of her other designs made it hard to choose and I loved trying them on.
What you should know about Trish is that unlike dresses at Bridal Salons that are already made and then altered, every one of her dresses is made by hand specifically for you. That means it fits your body like a glove. Trish even customized the belt for me and I also purchased my veil through her. I’ve never worn anything more beautiful, sophisticated or sexy in my entire life.
My husband, who very explicitly told me beforehand that he wouldn’t cry because he is not a crier, cried when I walked down the aisle. I’ve also had strangers email me asking who designed my dress because they saw pictures my friend’s posted on Facebook.
Obviously given the length of this review, I can’t say enough amazing things about Trish. She is a significant part of making my wedding day the best day of my life and I only hope she someday branches outside of wedding dresses so we have the opportunity to work together again.