A treasure trove for the practical bride, find your gem.

We set out to create an alternative to the traditional bridal salon, where you can leave today with a designer gown in-hand or place an order for a custom, made-to-order gown from an affordable atelier.

About Emerald City Gowns

Owner, Emilie, got the idea for the shop while helping her best friend find a wedding gown in a fabulous consignment boutique in Seattle. Realizing this standout service was lacking in the Bay Area, she got to work opening her own consignment boutique.
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In April 2011, Emilie opened shop with a small storefront on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, California.

The following year Emerald City Gowns relocated to the Fourth Street Shopping district. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to move to a larger space to feature even more off-the-rack gowns and socially distance the fitting rooms.

We’re now back on San Pablo Ave., just one block from where it all started!

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Visit us today in Berkeley

Located right along San Pablo Avenue with convenient parking

Our Community
& Friends

Hidden gems all too often stay hidden. Please support the small business owners who live and work in your community.

SEAMSTRESS

Louise Austrie — seamstress in Downtown Oakland. She can be reached directly; (510)333-4684 or caribqu@yahoo.com

Tailor Maid — hip and knowledgeable resource for brides in San Francisco.

Tailor SWN — Sarah has locations in San Francisco AND Marin!

Eclipse Alterations — Thuy is in Oakland as well and known for her quick turn-around.

Jiyoung Ki — tailor consultations “in-house” here at ECG by appointment, dry cleaning and more locally in Fairfax. thepida12@gmail.com

GOWN CLEANERS

Great American Dry Cleaners

Elegance Preserved

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Alison Schopmeyer — photographer and graphic designer. Alison publishes your wedding photos on a custom built website for you. Bicoastal, New York & Bay Area.

The NEIGHBORHOOD

Gilman District - the lovely, ever-growing business zone at the northwest end of Berkeley.

Fourth Street Shops - vibrant retail district a few blocks away and our former shop location, we heart 4th street!

“West Berkeley’s Fourth Street has become a true pearl of the Bay Area. Situated in the light-infused and warehouse-filled former pottery district, this shopping destination is worth a visit for the architecture alone.”— VOGUE

ECG Updates & Events

Next Trunk Show Event

Check back soon for updates

During trunks shows you can experience a designer’s newest collections straight from their studios. We really enjoy bringing you all these beautiful handmade gowns.
Please join us next time! Get promotional pricing on select made-to-order gowns.

Schedule

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