I was a Veiled In Elegance Flower girl turned Veiled In Elegance bride! Everyone was so warm and…read morefriendly, greeting you as you walk in the door. I was looking for a simple, timeless wedding dress and I found it! They specialize in timeless, simple elegance, so it was a perfect fit. They were so helpful recommending dresses as well as accessories that go together to pull everything together. I loved everyone at VIE so much I got my dress, my accessories, my mom's dress, my bridesmaids dresses, & my flower girl dress all at Veiled In Elegance. I highly recommend it, as does my whole bridal party! The seamstresses are also wonderful! Quality designer gowns you'll love in a quiet and calm atmosphere. Not big, loud, and crazy. It's the perfect fun, relaxing experience.

I had an amazing experience at Veiled in Elegance…read more The shop was beautiful and everyone in it is friendly. This was my fourth wedding dress stop, and the first dress I put on was the one. Interesting, it was pulled by one of the gals would thought it would look great on me, and it did. I tried on more to make sure my feeling was right, but went back into the first dress. I purchased my dress, veil, belt and earnings from the store. All within my budget! Even though I live in the city, I commuted in so Kathy could work with me on the alternations. This woman is a miracle worker!! We had some challenges with the dress fit given my bust, and Kathy worked with me to built it up, and she ended up designing custom lace straps which turned my gown couture :-) The lace matched the dress perfectly, and she even mirrored the beading. My family and friends agreed the new design was perfect and seemed like it was always meant to be. Each and every visit was amazing. Everyone was so friendly, and worked to accommodate my schedule given I was coming in from the city. Kathy even came in on a day off and stayed late, true class an customer service. I couldn't recommend the store enough. It was beautiful and memorable.

Even though I didn't end up buying my dress here, The Altar Bridal gave me one of the most…read morememorable and special parts of my wedding journey. From the moment I walked in, I felt seen, heard, and celebrated. The consultants were so kind and genuinely cared about helping me feel beautiful. Jennessa took the time to understand what I was dreaming of, encouraged me to try things I hadn't thought of, and cheered me on the whole way through. I left feeling more confident, excited, and glowing--not just because of the dresses, but because of the experience she created for me. It was never about a sale, it was about making me feel like a bride. That meant so much. Even though my perfect dress ended up being somewhere else, I will always remember how special this place made me feel. I would recommend them to any bride who wants to be treated with warmth, patience, and genuine joy.

My mom, sister, and I had the best time dress shopping at The Altar Bridal in Barrington! We're…read moreboth getting married in 2026 and decided to try on dresses together -- and we couldn't have picked a better place to start the journey. The selection was incredible! My sister is planning a tropical destination wedding and loves sleek, simple, modern styles, while I'm having a winery wedding with a boho-chic, whimsical vibe -- and we both found multiple dresses that fit our very different visions. That alone speaks volumes! But what truly made this experience special was our stylist, Amanda. She is an absolute gem -- kind, personable, and genuinely supportive. I walked in with only a vague idea of what I wanted, and Amanda worked her magic. She listened, asked thoughtful questions, and pulled dresses in different fabrics and silhouettes based on my feedback. She clearly knows the inventory inside and out. I also really appreciated how respectful she was of my budget. One dress I chose was way over, and while she didn't pressure me at all to try it on... let's just say I did cave, and now I'm trying to figure out how to make it work because I loved it that much. Even though I'm not ready to commit just yet (I want to explore all my options), I'm almost positive I'll be back for one of the dresses Amanda helped me find -- and when I do, I will make sure she's there, because she absolutely deserves the commission. If you're looking for a warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable team to help you find the one, go to The Altar Bridal in Barrington and ask for Amanda. I couldn't recommend them more!

The salon where I bought my wedding gown unexpectedly went out of business and I called David to…read moresee what my options were since I was devastated. Our BridesMatrons' experience with David was fantastic (see my other review), so I was hoping to be able to find a substitute gown that could be altered. Due to current events, ordering another gown is not an option since the wedding is in 8 months. To my amazement David assured me that he would do everything in his power to ensure that I WILL be married in my dream wedding gown! I cannot express how thrilled I am with David and Complete Bridal! I will be highly recommending David and Complete Bridal to anyone and everyone!!!

Complete Bridal is the only place I will ever go for a beautiful gown. David helped me chose an…read moreamazing gown for my daughter's wedding. We also purchased the wedding dress there. In fact I will be going there very soon again because my son is getting married!!!

I spoke to Kathryn a few days prior to my appointment with what I had in mind for what I was…read morelooking for with a dress after trying on dozens of dresses at other boutiques. She made several suggestions over the phone from the Sophie Tolli trunk show that was in store. One of the dresses she suggested that I probably wouldn't have tried without her recommendation ended up being thee dress! She was such a pleasure to work with. I couldn't be more pleased with Tickled Pink!

Great customer service. I spoke with Marilyn on the phone. She was very honest and accommodating…read morefor my crazy bridal needs. I do not live near the salon so I have not had a chance to make it in yet. I cannot wait till my appointment in April. It is apparent that this salon cares for their brides and try's to help in the best way possible. Thank you tickled pink!!!!

I have been struggling to find my dream dress with just 5 months away from my wedding, and I'm just…read moreso blessed to find Alesia C's boutique. She offers custom made wedding dresses and provides very professional advice from a fashion designer's point of view. She is willing to listen to your preferences and will work with your budget. You can customize your own colors, fabrics, and lace types, and she will take notes and make sketches accordingly. The dress price also includes free alterations and can be made 2-3 months. This is everything I need. Alesia just takes away all the hassels with dress hunting and alterations! Will update with more photos when I receive my dress, but I'm very excited now!!!

Alesia is a woman who can help you finding the perfect wedding dress! Due to the specific body…read moreshape I have, I could not find a wedding dress without major alterations. Alesia makes wedding dresses, so if you need a wedding dress with certain measures, she is the right place for you. She made me look my best for "my" day. By the way, she is very kind and dear. She can make your experience of a searching wedding dress pleasant!

Update: My wedding dress fit like a glove. I admit there…read morewere miscommunication on the time of my first fitting - make sure you triple check the date and time as well as all of the alterations requested - but the second and final were smooth. Fifi and her staff are wonderful and my guests and family loved my dress. They have a wide selection to fit most bridal tastes. Shout out to the designer, Casablanca, for making a dress that isn't pure white and complemented my Asian skin tone!

I found my wedding dress at Fifi's. She really makes you feel like family and is honest when…read morehelping you find the dress of your dreams. I didn't think I was going to fall in love with the first dress she picked out, but I did! Obviously I'm not going to show the dress on here, because my fiancé is bound to see it, but he will definitely be surprised when we get married!

She was a life saver! I ended up purchasing a 2nd wedding dress that I absolutely fell in love with…read moreless than 30 days before my wedding. I desperately started googling seamstress and so lucky I found this business. She was able to work with me less than 30 days of my wedding and alter it. It was not a simple dress and she did an amazing job! She was friendly, responsive, and I was able to wear my dream wedding dress because she worked with me on a very aggressive timeline. I highly recommend her. Honest, and always good to support our local businesses. Thank you! Heather

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