There is a great new bridal boutique out there for Southern California brides, and I’m excited to tell you about it! Bride is an at home (residential) bridal boutique specializing in non-traditional, eco-conscious, vintage, and independent designer bridal attire. Bride strives to provide women with unique, quality, and affordable wedding pieces that express their individual style and personality. With a balance of rare bridal fashions and an intimate atmosphere, Brideprovides women with a truly original shopping experience.

Owned and run out of the home of experienced designer and tailor/seamstress, Maria Diaz, Bride carries pieces from independent designers such as Peppermint Pretty, Holly Stalder, Makool Loves you, and Ktjean.

Maria explains what inspired her to open Bride: “As a formal wear tailor and seamstress I started to realize that there were a lot of women who wanted vintage or independent designer wedding dresses, but they were limited to online sources such as etsy, which didn’t give them the opportunity to try the dresses on. At Bride, women would have a chance to try on these kinds of dresses, while the ‘at-home’ and ‘by appointment only’ setting boutique would keep with the personalized traditions of independent and DIY weddings.”

With an eclectic collection of vintage and salvaged materials, Maria can also work with guests to create the perfect custom piece or help you on your search for a specific piece if she doesn’t carry it. “It’s is all about creating a very personalized and intimate shopping experience for my guest” says Maria. “I want it to feel like your visiting a friend who just happens to have lots of wedding dresses and accessories.”

If you’re interested in visiting Bride, you can now make an appointment by contacting Maria at or calling 909-684-6451.

Bride is located just outside of downtown Los Angeles, at 728 Hartford Ave, 90017. The boutique is open by appointment only.