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.

The staff was welcoming. This space allows a large group which is very appreciative for a larger…read morefamily. Very affordable dresses!! Sample sale dresses, so they don't order a size that fits your body. If you find a dress (fits or not) will be your dress. Even though I didn't find my dress here, the overall atmosphere was fun!

BOOK THE APPOINTMENT!!!…read more This was the second shop I went wedding dress shopping at and I wish I made it my first one!! This experience was incredible and I cannot recommend this store enough. I worked with Mallory and even got to meet the owner, Maya. The service I received with Mallory (Mal) felt like a night and day difference when compared to the precious shop I went too. Mal listened to my concerns, my needs, and adjusted to find better selections when I wasn't even sure of what I wanted! I was torn between 2 dresses for different reasons. When I showed my concerns, Mal was able to talk me through my choices and helped me decide. Photo included is the dress I did not pick but hope someone else does!!! BOOK THE APPT, you WILL NOT REGRET IT!

I found out about Genevieve's through a referral from someone else who bought their dress at…read moreGenevieve's. My trip to Genevieve's was my first experience trying on dresses and I didn't appreciate just how good their service was at the time! Monika was very kind, thorough, discreet and knowledgeable. She helped me find the style that I was ultimately looking for (I had no idea what I was doing) and her selections were spot on. I chose to shop around for a few more weeks but eventually called back to order my dress! If you are early or late in your dress shopping - go to Genevieve's. They had a large selection of dresses that all felt like such great quality and the service was helpful without being obtrusive. Compared to other stores Genevieve's felt calmer and more professional. They set a very high standard that I couldn't find elsewhere. Their selection of dresses felt well maintained (some other dress shops had dresses that really needed to be retired) and classy (no buttons popping off and the dresses I tried on were are in the same size, 14, so I felt like I had a safe comparison across dresses). All of the dresses I tried on had corseting or boning to give the dress support without relying on shapewear. The price range quoted for the store was $2k-$7k but the dresses I selected were actually below $2k.

If I could give Volle's 10 stars, I would. Our experience here was nothing short of incredible--far…read morebetter than we could have ever imagined. The owner, Susanne, is an absolute gem! We had an appointment scheduled in 2 weeks and my sister was considering saying "yes to the dress" elsewhere. Based on the dresses I saw on the Volle's website, I knew my sister HAD to go there before making her decision. I called to see if there was any way we could get squeezed in today and lucky for me, Susanne, answered the phone. She was extremely pleasant, asked all the right questions and went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule. From the moment we arrived (20 minutes later), everything was seamless.     Susanne was warm, attentive, knowledgeable and as good as they get! Her expertise showed through as she effortlessly pulled gorgeous gowns that fit my sister's style and her budget. After trying on a few, she looked at my sister's body type and asked if she could pull a different style dress to test her hypothesis. Before the dress was even fully zipped, we were all in TEARS. It was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! It was THE DRESS and because of her, my sister walked out with the wedding dress of her dreams. The service was top-tier and Susanne's presence and professionalism were unmatched. They truly don't get any nicer than her! She made one of the most special days of my sister's life one she (and I) will never forget! So, if you're looking for your dream dress and an unforgettable, stress-free experience, this is the place. Thank you, Susanne & Volle's Bridal!

Very surprised by the high pressured sales tactics. Our representative went as far as insulting a…read morecompetitor and saying that she's heard that they are *itches to work with and don't deliver on what they promise. So unprofessional. Also, you do not have the ability to browse through any dresses. They bring you what they want you to try on, which does not allow you to see different styles and options. Finally, the place is dirty and not setup as a high end bridal shop. The decision not to work with this company was based on all of these issues, but particularly the way they spoke of their competition. We are simply not comfortable working with such an unprofessional organization.

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!

Sarah is a real-life fairy godmother. I am so grateful that a friend referred me to her. I wanted…read moreto wear my grandmother's wedding dress that she originally wore in 1958. My aunt and mother also wore the dress for their weddings in 1983 and 1991. I wanted to keep the design as close to the original as possible. I wasn't sure what was going to be possible but Sarah did an absolutely impeccable job. It was impossible to tell that it had been altered and I felt like a princess. It meant so much to me to get to wear it.

She did an amazing job on my wedding dress and was absolutely lovely to work with!!!…read more She altered my dress, which was at least a size too small and meant for someone taller than me into something that I'm incredibly happy with. I didn't have a very good vision for what I wanted out of a wedding dress and she made it into the dress of my dreams. She did amazing work and I'm so excited to wear the dress!!

When I need anything tailored I always take it here, and I drive in from the city. I had my wedding…read moredress and rehearsal dinner dress done here recently and it was such an amazing experience. They were timely and did an amazing job. I couldn't have asked for better work on my dresses! I also have gotten other items done here that are expensive and I trust them fully with everything. Can't say enough about their amazing work.

Expensive skirt alteration. $45to make boxy skirt into pencil skirt. My dry cleaner charges $25…read more Thought I'd see if professional tailor would be worth it. First attempt was uneven n had a bulge. They revised but now looks Wonky. Can't adjust any further as no fabric left for changes. Owner said sometimes the skirts are on in a bias. This was a basic crepe poly skirt, no bias. I have them altered often, in its an easy alteration. Poor execution of an easy job.

Throughout our time with Karolina, she was very unorganized, forgetting many details that had…read morealready been discussed. We spoke to her a few times about her lack of organization, but she didn't seem to correct it. Karolina may need and assistant as she seems too busy. I wrote out all of the details so she wouldn't forget and I also provided the venue with a copy as back up. Karolina did not seem comfortable with conversing via phone so it was difficult to reach her. She sent long emails, ignoring our preference of communicating via phone due to our busy work schedule. Karolina's true lack of organization was obvious during our wedding rehearsal, as she did not know what to do. Everyone was lost because she didn't bring copies of the ceremony schedule. It was very embarrassing for our wedding party and the venue staff to keep telling us how unorganized, overwhelmed, and how much of an amateur she looked, and how rude she was to them when they asked simple questions. I explained to Karolina that she was unorganized and everyone could see it. She stormed off screaming "I am organized. I am organized", which was one of the most unprofessional and bizarre moments I have ever experienced. Karolina disappeared many times during our almost THREE hour rehearsal, leaving us to figure things out. She left without apologizing or even saying bye to me. The rehearsal put us behind 2 hours, which forced us to cancel our welcome reception for out of town guests. We had to be the mediator for some issues Karolina and our vendors had. Our makeup schedule was thrown off because Karolina lied about sending the wedding day timeline to our makeup artist. BUYER BEWARE: She will make up lies about us firing "many wedding coordinators and florist" , which is SIMPLY NOT TRUE. Not apologizing for how much stress she gave us, as SPECIFICALLY cited above, not addressing her performance, and completely making up lies, truly shows her true colors.

Karolina made my wedding effortless. When I met her, I had only selected a venue and was desperate…read morefor guidance. She narrowed down the vendor search to 2-3 recommendations for everything, which was a HUGE time-saver. The vendors she recommended were so unbelievably talented and professional. I was happy with every recommendation I received. She assisted in setting up meetings and jumped to my rescue when problems occurred. (For example--I had a bad first hair trial, and I couldn't get a response from the vendor to set up another trial. Karolina contacted the vendor immediately, and I got a response an hour later.) She checked in with me every month and responded to emails and texts within hours. I didn't even need my own timeline--she kept my wedding planning on track with every step. You can tell she is very experienced, and she thinks of all the details that a bride might forget. My reception was at the Adler Planetarium. I believe Karolina had never coordinated a wedding there, but she is so competent that she made me feel like I floated through the day--I had no stress, and I didn't have to think, coordinate, or plan anything the whole time. She is tasteful and made the venue look glamorous. She kept the timeline for the night on track. She only contacted me once or twice the whole night about easy things--the rest of the time she worked in the background to make the night flawless. She even thought to save snippets of my decorations and the photobooth album for me (I definitely would not have thought of that by the end of the night!) The other great thing about Karolina is that her personality is perfect for this job. During meetings she is sweet and easygoing, but she has an air of competency that lets you know she has everything in control. I was so happy to have worked with her--my wedding was perfect, and I owe so much of that to Karolina!

Aynur's Alterations came as a recommendation from where I purchased my dress. They specifically…read morenoted how great their group does with bust work and I could not agree more! I came to the shop on 3 different occasions to handle all alterations, bustle, and final pick up. They accept multiple forms of payment and only service one bride at a time for an intimate experience. Their alterations services came at a premium but their craftsmanship, hospitality, and final steaming services were unmatched. My dress fit me exactly how I had hoped for. The length was perfect, I felt very secure and covered, and my waist was well defined. Aynur was great about thoroughly explaining the three recommended bustle types she recommended. I chose the Bubble Bustle which meant my train was tied up under the dress. She thoroughly explained that my train would attract dirt lines but I loved the way it looked throughout the night! I would definitely recommend Aynur to anyone needing special occasion alterations near Arlington Heights!

I cannot say enough good things about Aynur's Alternations. I recently had my wedding dress altered…read moreand felt so comforted the minute I got there. The process of scheduling fittings was so easy and they are so accommodating. I wanted to make some last minute adjustments to my dress and they did it super quick. I could not ask for a smoother, higher quality tailoring process for my dress. It turned our so beautifully!!

Aneta and the whole team at AGS made my wedding an absolute dream come true! I showed Aneta one…read moreinspiration picture and she took it and turned my wedding into something 100000 times more beautiful. From the beginning, the whole process was so easy, Aneta was so accommodating and easy to reach. She built me the most beautiful arch after I showed her a picture of my disaster of an arch that I tried building myself lol word of advice, don't attempt to build your own arch, leave it to the pros! I honestly could not recommend AGS Events enough and almost a week after my wedding I'm still obsessing over every detail! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

Hands down the BEST experience with Aneta for my wedding. Aneta is SOO sweet and truly listens to…read morewhat your vision is and brings it to life 10x better! When I walked into the church and reception I was truly at awe at how magical it looked like. We kept getting so many compliments during the night and after the event. She is truly the BEST in the business. So happy we went with Aneta she made it a breeze and it was not stressful at all. Constantly followed up and verified everything with me.