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November 2024 by Charlotte
I can't recommend Claire Pettibone highly enough. From the very first visit, it was an absolute joy to work with her team. The entire process—from initial consultation to fittings and communication—was smooth, reassuring, and filled with a personal touch that made all the difference. I truly couldn’t have been happier with my wedding dress. Every detail was exquisite, and the dress was crafted to perfection.
On the day, I received countless compliments, with friends and family saying they’d never seen anything so elegant and unique. Claire Pettibone has an eye for timeless beauty, and her work radiates artistry and romance. This was everything I’d dreamed of and more, and I’m forever grateful. Thank you to Claire and her wonderful team for making my wedding day feel even more magical!
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November 2024 by Kayleigh
My wife and I cannot get over the beauty and comfort of our Claire Pettibone wedding gowns! The highest quality materials and care goes into the craftsmanship of Claire’s stunning creations. I was comfortable all day in my gown and cape and have never felt more whimsical and stunning. My wife loved the detachable sleeve feature on her gown and the floral jeweled hair piece that Claire had available in the castle. During the evening I caught and tore my gown in a door, and the team graciously repaired it for me. The entire experience from try on to alterations to final fitting even to repairs has been amazing, and I love that we worked with Claire during the entire process! We recommend Claire and her team infinitely!!
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September 2024 by Caitlyn Connelly
By far the most special bridal experience I’ve had on my wedding planning journey. Had the privilege of working with Claire for my appointment and she is a master. The gowns are works of art and I can’t wait to put mine on again!!!
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May 2024 by Kadik Sasha
Love it ? Very beautiful castle, dresses and design, thank you for your help. Incredible work✨
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May 2024 by Michele Shearin
Thank you, Claire, for a wonderful experience. Your designs are just amazing. You have a special touch with your brides.
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February 2024 by Ashley Scharf
Just a dream from start to finish. I could never imagine a better experience than with the Claire Pettibone Design team. I searched far and wide but had a photo saved of one particular dress. Once I was able to try her on - the search was over! It was so special to work with Claire directly on my vision with the Soleil gown, and with Leah's help too! I will never forget each moment in my dream gown on my wedding day. And I plan to wear her at every future opportunity! Highly recommend this atelier. Claire's gowns are an incredible work of art! Thank you!
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November 2023 by Annie Bauer
Visiting this atelier is like stepping inside a painting. My friend and I came for a consultation and Claire was lovely. She helped identify which elements looked best on me and provided a very peaceful atmosphere. I recommend any brides-to-be make a visit and experience the artistry.
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November 2023 by Molly C.
Claire and her staff are the best! They made the whole experience truly special and enjoyable. They were patient, helpful and understanding, and made the most gorgeous dress. Highly highly recommend!
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October 2023 by Patty Helberg
Claire was wonderful and the dresses are amazing.
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June 2023 by Laura G.
Getting my dress from Claire Pettibone was one of my favorite parts of getting married, and this is coming from someone who originally didn't want to plan a wedding and was going to elope at city hall! This dress convinced me to have an actual ceremony with family and friends because of how gorgeous and special I felt in it. (Not that there's anything wrong with getting married at city hall, I just say this to showcase what a great experience it was for me.) First of all, the location is stunning. It's in a literal castle. The moment you step inside, you're instantly immersed in the romance and beauty of the dresses. I made an appt bc I had seen one of Claire's dresses online and became obsessed with it. I tried it on and even though it was gorgeous, it felt like the dress was wearing me rather than the other way around. That was hard to accept, because my heart had been set on it, but even I knew it wasn't quite right. After trying on a few others, Claire encouraged me to try a different dress in her collection- one I never would have chosen for myself because of how form fitting it was. The second I put it on, I knew it was the dress. The fit was magical and I felt incredible in it. That's a testament to how good Claire is at what she does. She knew what would work best for me even before I did! There was just one problem. The dress was white, and I was adamant about not wearing an all white wedding dress. Claire then suggested doing custom colors on the dress's stunning floral embroidery. It sounded amazing, but I was nervous about what it would cost. Claire said she wouldn't charge me extra for it. My friend and I couldn't believe it. Again, this showcases how much Claire loves what she does. A lot of designers or salespeople would try to upsell you because they know they can, but she was genuinely interested in creating something beautiful based on what I wanted. I had to trust her that it would work out, since the dress would be custom and there was no example of it I could see beforehand, but I decided to go for it. After trying on her gowns I knew the quality was impeccable and the result could only be beautiful. The first fitting proved that. I had heard nightmare stories from friends about how their first fitting made them doubt their decision, but the dress fit wonderfully and there weren't a ton of adjustments to be made. And the custom color was even more stunning than I could have imagined. Oh, and Claire and her team made it all happen within the span of a few months, which speaks to their level of professionalism and expertise. If you've ever planned a wedding you know how anxiety inducing and overwhelming it is. But every time I stepped into this place I felt completely at ease. Claire is so kind and her energy is really calming. She truly cares about her brides and really listens to them. She made the entire process such a joy for me. I couldn't have found a more unique, gorgeous dress that truly represented me. She even made my dress part of her permanent collection afterwards and I felt so honored to be the first to wear it! The little girl in me who used to look through her older sister's bridal magazines and dream about wearing the perfect dress one day felt so seen. Are her gowns expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? One thousand percent. On my wedding day, I walked through my hotel to my first look and women were literally gasping. One actually cried. I have never felt more beautiful. Also considering how fair Claire is with alterations and the fact that she didn't charge me for the custom color, you could easily pay the same price elsewhere for far less. Last thing I have to say is how well made these dresses and accessories are. I wore one of her stunning veils as well, and during my photos in the desert, the wind blew it onto a cactus where it was impaled on the needles, and somehow it still did not rip! My mom and I were stunned. It was so windy the dress could have easily been torn, but it held up. Later, when I got my dres
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May 2023 by Jessie B.
Claire and her team made my wedding dress shopping, selection and alterations experience so much better than I could have ever imagined. Going to the castle throughout my wedding planning process will forever remain some of my fondest memories. It is incredibly special being the only customer in the castle and working directly with Claire to help you get your gown on and off. My wedding dress itself was beyond my wildest dreams and imagination. I couldn't have dreamt up a more perfect gown myself, and will forever think about my dress and look at the photos from my wedding with so much love and fondness. The quality is incomparable, and guests are still complimenting me saying that my dress was by far the best wedding dress that they have ever seen. Claire and her design gave me confidence and helped me to feel beautiful on my special day. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime!!
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December 2022 by Jordan Berns
The store is beautiful and nearby parking is relatively easy, even on a Saturday.Obviously, the dresses are stunning, but I had a rather negative experience. Despite the website saying the prices started at $2,500, the actual lowest price was $3,500.I was still game to try on some wedding gowns, but there was only one I could.Claire informed me that the dresses available to me in my budget (and above) were not going to work. She said, “These dresses are sample sizes. And you’re not a sample size.” For reference, I’m usually a street size ten. I don’t disparage her for choosing certain sizes, but I didn’t appreciate her tone or way of phrasing. However, I think there are kinder ways of letting people know this.I’m hopeful that perhaps I met Claire on a bad day and she wouldn’t say such things to another bride, but personally I would not recommend this establishment.
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October 2022 by Jimmy S.
I thought the experience was just ok. Being a bit older, and my first wedding, I wasn't into all the bells and whistles of a fancy wedding. I flew from SF to the shop; alone. The lady asked me if I was waiting on anyone; uh no I came alone. I guess this isn't normal but whatever. I had them pull two dresses, a formal dress that I liked and the party dress. My limit was $5000.00 but it would have to be perfect and a dress that I could wear again. The expensive one was too scratchy for me; so I tried this dress on and purchased it 'off the rack'. I was happy that it didn't need to be altered (IMO), and I just wanted to leave. I guess it could fit a bit better; but my attitude was, "I'm 57 and it is just a beach wedding, it doesn't have to be perfect." I felt that once I bought a less expensive dress, refused alterations, the stylist was just done. No worries, I wanted to leave as well.
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October 2022 by Jordan W
Excellent service. Sadie was so patient, calm, and made expert recommendations based on my frame/personality/venue/engagement ring/vision. Her attention to detail is amazing-- halfway through the fitting she noticed I was getting warm, and cranked the ac without my asking. That is an impressive level of empathy and hospitality, please give her a raise! I fell in love with the Horizon gown, which was her professional recommendation based on my vision of the dream dress. The quality and detail of CP's gowns is remarkable. The trains and backs are painstakingly detailed. Most of the floor gowns are a bridal 10. I fit into most gowns easily and felt relaxed, and celebrated. Thank you for a great day. I will reach out with my decision shortly!
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July 2022 by Amy C.
I'll forever be thankful to Claire for creating The Raven Gown! The dress that stole the show on my wedding day, I could not stop getting compliments! Claire also designed a pocket square for my hubs that was made of The Raven's fabric which allowed him a sneak peek of the dress right before we walked down the isle. Claire and Rachel were so great communicating with me and in person were a dream. Claire creates masterpieces and her passion for beauty and making the client happy is second to none! This experience is one I'll never forget and I'll have a piece of her artwork on display via our wedding album for eternity, thank you Claire!
