Veil Inspiration!

Did you know that the veil is the oldest part of the bridal ensemble? The veil was originally used as a way of keeping evil spirits away from the bride and today we use veils as a beautiful addition to the bridal look. Or as a way of taking some truly incredible photos.   Below…

Trunk Show

So what exactly is a bridal trunk show? A trunk show is a chance for our designers to introduce newer collections that have recently been released. It is an opportunity for brides to try on the gowns they may have seen advertised on the designer’s website or on the runway. It’s a preview of what’s…

Advice to Brides!

The big day comes and goes. It was magical, perfect, and you felt like the most beautiful bride in the dress. You have hundreds of photos and can’t wait to start your life with your new spouse.   But what about your dress?   You can have it cleaned and store it in a dress…

wedding and holidays

Balancing the Wedding and Holidays

  The holidays alone can be a demanding time of year with gift shopping and decorating, and family bonding taking up your days, but throw in the added stress of simultaneously planning a wedding and it can almost be too much to handle. However, there are plenty of ways to combat this holiday wedding stress!…

Why HCTB

Why Here Comes the Bride?

“Our goal in the bridal industry is to give you a one-of-a-kind experience when you visit our store. We aim to make your wedding gown shopping experience unique, special, and unforgettable. We’re a little biased, but we definitely think we are the best store in San Diego. We know our brides, we understand wedding-related stresses,…

Designer Insight

Enzoani Leonie Enzoani wedding gowns have a uniqueness about them. Each gown has a wow factor that leaves brides happy and wedding guests talking. This particular gown has a low back, with sparkle straps. A style that shows the curves while maintaining comfortably and it  has feathers! It seems to be trending. Don’t be afraid…

Step One

Step One

  We feel that when brides walk into our bridal salon for the first time we witness a moment of awe. Brides seem excited and nervous at the same time. Knowledge helps calm the nerves. For all of the brides who are about to embark on this journey; here is a step by step process…