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Flares Bridal
4.6 ★★★★★ 811 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Walnut Creek, California
Retail shop with wedding dresses & formalwear in a range of prices, plus accessories & tailoring.
Plan your visit
- Alterations on-site alterations mentioned — hems, takes, and tailoring handled where you bought it
- Personal styling one-on-one styling help mentioned — ask about appointments if you want a whole-outfit session rather than a browse
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (925) 939-3306
- Website flaresbridal.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
What's on the racks
“The owners are incredibly sweet, and Ayanna was absolutely amazing—so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process of trying on dresses.”
“I randomly found Flares Bridal as I was searching for bridal stores located in the East Bay, and I'm extremely glad I did.”
“I bought my prom dress here, and now 10+ years later I’ve just purchased my wedding dress here.”
What shoppers say again and again
“She really listened to what I was looking for, pulled the most beautiful options, and ultimately helped me find the dress.”
“The owners are incredibly sweet, and Ayanna was absolutely amazing—so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process of trying on dresses.”
“I’m so happy I found my dress here and would highly recommend Flares Bridal to any bride looking for a supportive and stress-free experience.”
“The entire team was also wonderful and very accommodating when it came to scheduling my dress alterations.”
From the reviews
I had a wonderful experience finding my wedding dress at Flares. The boutique itself is clean, bright, and filled with natural light, which makes the whole experience feel calm and special.
I had an absolutely beautiful experience at Flares! Ray, my bridal consultant, was incredibly sweet, attentive, and truly helpful in finding the dress of my dreams. The entire team was also wonderful and very accommodating when it came to scheduling my dress alterations.
I had such a wonderful experience at Flares Bridal in Walnut Creek! From the moment I walked in, everyone made me feel so welcome and comfortable. It’s a family-owned business, and you can really feel the warmth and care they put into helping each customer.
I had the most wonderful experience working with Lisa, the store manager. I came in with just a photo for inspiration, and she immediately understood what would work best for my figure. Her very first pick ended up being the dress—which says everything about her eye and expertise.
Plus size bridal & formal at Flares Bridal
Flares Bridal comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6. Alterations are mentioned on site here, which makes the fitting logistics a whole lot easier.
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