No, I haven’t become excessively vain overnight. Haute Bride of San Francisco is a bridal salon down on Union Street that makes buying a wedding dress actually seem fun. I know, I know. Crazy, huh?

So, how do I love Meghan (my bridal consultant) and Haute Bride? Let me count the ways.

Meghan was THE nicest person that I met in all of the salons that I visited. Given that I spent a couple of hours in most of the salons in the City (hey, I’m a freelance writer, I’ve gotta fill the hours somehow), this is high praise. I had so much fun trying on dresses with her. Hell, I kind of wanted to be her. Not in a creepy Single White Female kind of way. I swear.

The salon is beautiful and simple. I was the only person trying on dresses during my appointment. At most, two people can try on dresses at the same time. Plus, on weekends, there is champagne (yum!) Trust me when I say that it is a super good move to make your mom ever-so-tipsy before she rates your wedding gown choices.

The dress prices are definitely reasonable. Friends had tried to tell me differently (saying that I wouldn’t find a dress for less than $3000- so not true!) but I found several options in a price range that felt comfortable for me.

In the end, I went with a dress from Sak’s, but it was only because of the super freaky cosmic coincidence that the bridal salon was going completely out of business.

I had the pleasure of trying on dresses with Jessica, who has a fantastic personality and easy demeanor. We laughed as I struggled into dresses from the Platinum line- one was totally amazing, but unfortunately 10K. Say what?? Ladies, go on your juice fast before trying on dresses at Priscilla’s- all sample sizes are in 8, which is a street size 4.

I would say DEFINITELY ask for Jessica when you make your appointment.. but be prepared to spend 4K if you want a truly inspired dress. Hey… couture ain’t cheap.