Los Angeles brides plan across a county, not a neighbourhood. The ceremony might be in Malibu, the reception in the valley, the hotel block in Beverly Hills, and half the guests flying in. Our showroom sits at 8600 Wilshire Boulevard, in the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle — central to almost all of it. This guide covers how to book, where to park, what to bring, how a custom gown is made, and the timeline from first appointment to final fitting.
When to begin your search
Begin looking about 10 to 12 months before your wedding date. Each gown is made to your measurements — production usually takes four to seven months, which leaves room for fittings before the day.
Los Angeles has two busy bridal stretches: late spring into early summer, and the long autumn season from September through November, which is the most requested window in Southern California. Those dates book first, so start earlier if you are aiming for them. A few local notes worth planning around:
Coastal mornings in late spring and early summer often open under a grey marine layer — the local “June gloom” — that usually burns off by midday. It softens light beautifully for photography and keeps a ceremony cool. In autumn, hot, dry Santa Ana winds can arrive with little notice, which matters for veils and light fabrics on exposed sites. If your date falls inside the six-month window, ask about our Sample Sale and in-stock gowns — both can be taken sooner.
Booking, and getting to the showroom
The showroom is by appointment only, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, closed Monday. Appointments are free to book online, by phone at +1 (424) 204-9665, or by email. We hold card details only against a late cancellation — there is no booking fee, though a cancellation inside 24 hours carries a $50 charge.
A few things make the day itself easier:
Parking. Wilshire has metered street parking, and the City of Beverly Hills structures nearby on Beverly Drive and Cañon Drive offer the first hours free. Book a mid-morning slot to sit ahead of the day’s traffic.
Make a day of it. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood hold one of the densest clusters of bridal salons in the country. Two or three appointments across a single day give you a real comparison — more than that tends to blur the gowns together. Leave a buffer between them rather than stacking them back to back.
If you are travelling in. Many of our brides drive from Orange County and San Diego on the 405 and 5, from Santa Barbara on the 101, or from Palm Springs on the 10. Tell us when you book, and we will plan the appointment around your drive.
What to bring
Nude, seamless underwear, and shoes with a heel height close to what you expect to wear. You can bring up to four guests — choose the ones whose opinion steadies you rather than scatters the decision. Family who cannot be there can join by FaceTime or Zoom, which we welcome, and you are free to take photos to remember the gowns you try.
If you have saved styles from our website or elsewhere, bring the list. Otherwise your consultant will pull gowns based on your venue, your season and how you want to feel on the day.
How a custom gown is made here
Every gown is custom-made to your measurements in our European ateliers, across the Eva Lendel, WONÁ Concept, WONA Couture and Rebel collections. Samples in the showroom centre on a size 42 (US 8–10), and we carry sizes 38 to 50 with the ability to order any size needed. Necklines, sleeves, closures and detachable elements can be adjusted through our Custom Gown Service, so a gown can be built to move the way you do.
Gowns range from $3,000 to $11,000. We accept credit cards, cash and Apple Pay.
Fittings and alterations
Most gowns need two to three fittings for a clean final fit. We can recommend a skilled local seamstress, whose services and fees are arranged directly. If you are marrying outside Los Angeles, we can ship your gown so you can complete fittings closer to home.
Visit us
WONÁ Los Angeles — 8600 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm. By appointment only.
+1 (424) 204-9665 · wona.losangeles@gmail.com
