Maggie was absolutely amazing! As a plus size I had fears of starting my process of dress shopping. She made this so simple and easy. Obviously not all the dresses are going to fit properly, no one really does, but she never once made me feel like I wasn't going to find something perfect! She asked some questions and quickly was able to give me several addresses to look at that we're beautiful. She was very encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. There were so many amazing selections. Maggie really took the time and made all the effort and it was an amazing experience. read more

I had the best experience with Jenny! She focused on what styles I was leaning towards and ended up pulling the dress I ended up saying yes to. She was attentive, and felt like one of my girlfriends. I would recommend 10 times over! Thank you for making it the best experience. read more

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Wonderful experience getting my wedding dress here last weekend! The owner and stylist were very nice. Their sample sale was great for the value of the dresses. Pronovias brand is my favorite one they carry. Booking an appointment was super easy for 5 of us and they allowed us to bring champagne/celebrate when I found the dress I bought right away! read more

If you are looking for an intimate and non-pressure dressing experience, Atelier Igar Bridal is for you. The two women who assisted me were helpful and provided great feedback which I encouraged them to share. This was my first bridal shop and my last. I said yes to the dress at my first place. read more

I had an appointment scheduled for a Saturday at 4:30pm. I scheduled this over 2 weeks in advance. The evening before I get an email that the store will be closed early and my appointment will need to be rescheduled for 3pm Saturday or for another day. I call the store Saturday morning to see if I can come in Sunday so all my bridesmaids can come with me, they say no they will be closed. Okay that's fine. I tell them I can come in at 3pm today with just the one bridesmaid. They say great. Then they ask to confirm my details. I do. Then they tell me that my wedding date of 10/13/28 is far away and I have plenty of time, that I probably won't buy a dress today so they will cancel my appointment. They continue to tell me how weekends are for brides ready to buy a wedding dress. Monday through Friday are for brides that aren't ready to buy, I can make an appointment for one of those days. WOW! I get that I'm doing things early, but to assume that because I like to have things done earlier, that means I won't buy a dress is ridiculous. I scheduled an appointment at a different store for the same day, found my dream maggie sottero dress and bought it. I would not recommend going here unless you want your appointment moved/canceled last minute, and to have judgmental service baised on assumptions. The owner is also a lier and will say anything to rewrite history to make herself look better. read more

We recently went dress shopping for my best friend. The process to make the reservation online was super simple, it shared the appointment slots that were available and we selected the times that worked best. Upon our arrival, we walked in and had no idea what to expect as we weren't really greeted by anyone, but there were tons and tons of dresses. A few moments later a lady came up to us and asked us the name on our appointment then proceeded to tell us that the middle racks were not reorderable and we're as is. While the dresses outside were okay to reorder. Carolina was our consultant this day and she was absolutely fantastic. She shared different things we can do and gave options to help make the decision process all the ease. However, towards the end of our appointment, it felt like if we weren't making a purchase we needed to leave. While the bride was still debating between two dresses. All in all, we had a decent experience. I think we felt uncomfortable towards the end because it felt as if we were pressured to make a decision, and or tip the ladies helping. Which ended up taking away from the experience overall. read more

I had an amazing experience at Altelier Igar, specifically working with Maggie! She knew exactly what I was looking for and was able to figure out my style immediately. She was very knowledgeable about pricing and working with my budget. The dresses they have are beautiful with so many to choose from, there is something for every bride. The whole process was relaxing and fun. You have to try Atelier Igar! read more

What an incredible experience Maggie (owner) provided. My daughter found her dress at Volle's however the service was so poor we really didn't want to buy it from there but it truly was "the one", I was bound and determined to find this dress elsewhere for her. I started calling boutiques to see if they could help me, when I spoke to Maggie on the phone she was so helpful and did some research for me and she was able to help us. Well, today my daughter went to Igar Bridal and tried it on there and had the most amazing experience. I'm so glad my daughter felt special, welcome and beautiful. Thank you Maggie for making this happen for my daughter!!! read more

I had a really great experience here with my future mother in law and maid of honor despite ending up getting a dress at the first bridal salon I visited. The young woman that picked and helped me try on the dresses was very helpful. I told her what I was looking to pay and she was able to show me a variety of beautiful dresses within well within my budget. It was a difficult decision to make. She also gave me tickets to a trade show that Atelier Igar Bridal was participating in. It ended up being an incredible resource as I found some great vendors and helped me find an awesome wedding coordinator. There was a review from 2018 or something like that that mentioned they had a no photos policy, but that didn't seem to be the case. read more

The owner was AMAZING!! I went in just to see what style would look better on me. Totally spur of the moment and it only took 4 dresses that she pulled for me to find "THE ONE". She read me so well!! So personable and sweet. read more

A good friend of mine had gone here for her wedding dress a few years ago and had great things to say, and I had been with her for a fitting and decided to come back myself when it was my turn. I had my first bridal appt here yesterday and did not expect to find my dress, but I did and I'm thrilled about it! The stylist helping me was Cornelia (I hope I spelled that right!) and Maggie also helped with showing customization options, explaining certain things, and clipping the dresses when necessary. My mom and I both agreed that the two of them were super pleasant to work with. They both made conversation and made me feel really comfortable in a setting that can definitely make a bride nervous/self conscious/unsure etc. If I said I didn't like a dress, it was game over for that dress - no pushing or questions asked, let's try on the next one - which I know isn't always the case at stores like this! Overall I had a great experience yesterday and can't wait to come pick my dress up next year! :o) read more

Disclaimer: I am not a bride, but I was with my best friend (who is a bride) when she came here. The experience was really very 'meh.' It's a small(er) shop, and while it looked like they had multiple changing rooms/stalls, there was just one stage area to 'show off' when trying on dresses. Not necessarily a negative, just beware. I think they're appointment only so as long as they don't double-book it should be fine (although we did feel a little rushed to leave, since the next appointment was sort of hovering as we were getting our coats to leave). Not a big deal though, just sort of another thing in the experience. They have beautiful dresses. My friend came in with a pretty decent idea of what she wanted, and made that clear early on. The stylist brought some dresses that fit that description, and some that weren't even close. After my friend reiterated her preferences, the stylist brought her more dresses that didn't fit. There were quite a few she didn't even try on/didn't even show us because they were off the mark. The stylist also didn't really do much to pin the dresses to get a good feel of how they would look on (they did it at other places, so I know how it should've looked). She would just sort of zip the dress as far as it would go and leave it at that. When my friend asked about it the stylist told her to leave her bra on so she could pin to that (even though she wouldn't be wearing a bra with the actual dress, so it made for some weird fitting). The stylist also had a cold, and while I feel bad for her, she was hiccuping (not that that can be helped, but the other stylist could've taken over and given her a break), and sneezing all over my friend. When my friend had questions about fit/style/accessories/etc., she always got sort of a 'half-answer' to her question (like people were only half listening to her question). My friend did find a dress she liked (not loved, but liked a lot), and this is where it got really disappointing. There was an 10% up-charge because of the size of the dress (maybe this is due to the designer, but still, a bummer), and then in order to get it in ivory instead of blush it would be an up-charge for the right lace and lining, etc. We just started feeling a little nickel-and-dimed, especially the way it was presented. As other have noted, you can't take pictures in here. I guess I can kind of maybe understand it, but also, when you're trying on multiple dresses it would be nice to have pictures to remember one from the next (or you know, to show someone who wasn't able to make it to the session). When my friend asked for the dress information and the breakdown of pricing we had been given, she was told "it's in her account." When she asked for just the price in writing it was reiterated that it's in her account, and that if she decided to buy the dress she could come back and all the information would be there for her. Now, I could maybe see not giving out the dress information (so that someone can't go elsewhere to get the same dress). I find that shady, because well if your prices are higher than someone else then why shouldn't someone pay the lower price. But I can't understand not at least giving the quote/price breakdown in writing. Again, when going to different stores and trying to keep track of so many dresses, having something in writing to refer to would be really nice (considering we got no pictures and nothing in writing, there's nothing to refer back to from this store). I'm sure they have good reasons for their business practices, and it seems like some people have great experiences, but for us it just really was a not great experience. read more

I wish I could give them more stars! Maggie is simply AMAZING! She's very sweet, helpful, and attentive in the process of picking out my perfect dress. The first time I came to the shop, I didn't have an appointment and didn't expect to be helped, but she did and was the most accommodating. This place is a gem located in Arlington Heights. They have all assorted styles and reasonable prices. I would recommend this place to any bride looking for that one on one with a bridal consultant. Not to mention Maggie's seamstress, Mirka is also wonderful! I was travelling back and forth from Atlanta to Chicago and she would adjust her time for fittings. Not only did I find the perfect dress, I definitely found 2 new friends in the process. THANK YOU Atelier Igar Bridal! PS- ill miss you Maggie & Mirka! read more

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Came here looking to try a particular Sottero dress and had a great experience! Maggie is very nice and personable. Though I ended up choosing a dress from a different store, the gowns at Igar are beautiful and reasonably priced for the quality. The store is clean, organized, and cozy, so the experience of trying on the dresses was excellent. read more

Maggie was amazing! I purchased my gown from Atelier Bridal in March when the State was closing down for COVID. The team was amazing at helping me find the perfect dress that we could guarantee in time for my October wedding. I fully recommend and trust Maggie for your wedding gown needs-- she truly wants what is best for the bride. I was town between two gowns, and Maggie helped me decide what would look best for me--she even encouraged me to buy the more economical dress (practically unheard of--so I knew it was the right one for me)! Maggie was also able to provide a reference to a tailor that would be able to meet my dress timeline. Maggie was great to work with, selecting a dress was stress free and I felt safe and comfortable in the shop during this time. Make your appointment today-- she has brands that you see on Say Yes to Dress and their downline so it won't break the budget. read more

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Maggie carries beautiful dresses in her store but she is the diamond. She will not pressure you, she listens to you, she explains her choices, and overall is your cheerleader for this special moment in your life. There is no one better I could recommend to you (and I can be a bit of a picky person so my recommendation is a really good one). I cannot say enough good things about Maggie and her shop. I booked an appointment and reached out to Maggie to see if she had a few specific dresses from designers she carries and she quickly replied! As I kept looking, there was one she didn't have but I desperately wanted to try on. She was able to work wit the designer to send a loaner that arrived for my appointment (she actually had to go to FedEx and track it down because it kept getting marked as unable to deliver). When we arrived for the appointment, Maggie greeted us and took me around listening to what I was looking for and we picked a few dresses. To be honest, I had a lot of nerves and anxiety, which Maggie instantly picked up on and was so sweet and reassuring. With each dress I tried on, Maggie listened to what I liked, didn't like or wished it had (even in small comments to my group) and carefully picked more. She carefully honed in on two dresses that I adored but was unable to commit to. Maggie was so sweet and kind and told me "it might just not be the day for you or none of these may be there dress for you and that's ok. I am happy to help you again anytime". I left with my group having absolutely nothing but good things to say about Maggie - I adored her! Later that night at dinner, I was looking at pictures and I decided to see email Maggie and see if I could come back the next day. She quickly replied that she could see me in the morning. I went in feeling much less stressed and told Maggie my thoughts on each dress (and showed her something I liked from another spot). She quickly went and picked a dress. I put on this dress and it perfectly combined each detail I loved about everything. I am not sure why she didn't pick this dress the day before (well likely that I had some different thoughts today) but I am glad she didn't, my mind today so much clearer and I was ready to "Say Yes to the Dress". I didn't even want to retry on any of the others I had thought I was going to this morning. Maggie picked the perfect veil to compliment the dress and I said "Yes" to the dress. When I said "Yes" Maggie was so specific about the dress I ordered and made sure we got all the customizations and the size correct. Her level of detail was perfect and the whole time she was so warm, comforting and genuine. If you are looking for your wedding dress, visit Atelier Igar Bridal, I cannot promise you will find your dress but I promise you will have the best experience. read more

*BRIDE BEWARE* (PART 1) This is my review of my deeply disappointing experience at this bridal shop and encounter with Maggie the owner. To summarize if you are a bride looking to buy a dress at this bridal shop look for another bridal shop. Honestly, if I could leave NO STARS I would, unfortunately that is not an option. *My review is too lengthy for one posting so my post are two parts. PART 1: WEDDING DRESS APPOINTMENT To begin with I will discuss my first encounter with this bridal shop. I found this bridal shop via the Maggie Sotero website. On their website it listed Atelier Igar Bridal ("Bridal Shop") as one of the bridal shops that carried the various Maggie Sotreo wedding dresses I wanted to try on. This Bridal Shop was the closest to me and so I scheduled an appointment. Maggie sent me a questionnaire regarding the type of dress I was looking for. I already knew the designer and name of the dresses I wanted to try on and so I listed those dresses in the questionnaire. I should have realized it was a red flag, because when I arrived at my appointment Maggie said she had not pulled any dresses for me because I had not listed any in my questionnaire. I advised her that I had filled out the questionnaire and listed the specific dresses I was looking for. She then pulled up my questionnaire and pulled my dresses accordingly. I ultimately found a dress that I loved, and I went ahead and purchased the dress. It was a beautiful moment I shared with my mom, sister, and family present via FaceTime. Second red flag, Maggie claimed that she "forgot" to place the champagne in her car and so she had no champagne for us to celebrate with. In reality, I do not think she believed I was going to purchase a dress. Regardless, I did not allow Maggie's lack of professionalism and lack of preparedness impede me from enjoying my magical moment. In sum, I paid for the first installment of my dress and would return upon notice that my dress had arrived. read more

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If I could give Maggie and team 10 stars I absolutely would!!!! Maggie and her team made the stress of finding THE dress next to non-existent. Although, I found what I thought to be my dream dress online I called Atelier to ensure they carried that exact dress I was looking for in store and while they didn't carry the exact dress I was hoping for, Maggie was quick to suggest a extremely similar dress by the same designer...reason being is because the dress I wanted can get wrinkled very easily and she "would never allow any of her brides to be in a wrinkly dress on their biggest day of their life." Of course, i didn't want to look like a wrinkled mess either. When I went into the shop for the first time I was greeted with a huge welcoming smile and hug..THE dress was already hanging in the dressing room but Maggie and team let me scope out all options before trying on. First dress, was THE dress...the one Maggie suggested on the phone. It was perfection in every way. After trying on a few more options I knew the first dress I had tried on was the one and at the time it fit almost perfectly. Maggie and team suggested to order that exact (sample) size so they could do minor alterations. What?! Have you ever heard a bridal shop suggest the same sample size for you to order so they didn't have to overhaul on alterations and charge an additional gob of $$?! I thought this was so genuine and felt that they truly had the best interest of the bride at heart vs. making money. Of course I lost some weight from the initial try on, but overall my alterations ending up being very minor...a few pinches on the sides and cups put in. The dress fit like a glove and got sooooo many compliments on the big day! Maggie and team are wonderful and I would highly recommend choosing them to purchase your dream wedding dress!! read more

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If it were possible to rate Atelier Igar Bridal with 100 stars I would! Maggie and her staff made me feel so welcome from the minute I stepped foot into the shop. Picking out a wedding dress can be overwhelming and Maggie was so incredibly helpful in making me feel at ease within the process. Maggie KNOWS wedding dresses. She is an expert in designers, styling, and in setting expectations around what the dress will become after the alterations are complete. I visited Atelier Igar Bridal shop twice to try on an assortment of dresses and Maggie helped me find the perfect one! Saying 'Yes to the dress" at her shop was such a good feeling and kicked off my bridal experience on such a positive note. I would recommend Atelier Igar Bridal to every bride, hands down. Being a bride you want to know that you are working with someone who cares about what you want, respects the time frame and budget you are working within, and is an expert at bridal gowns and styling - that is what you get with Maggie at Atelier Igar Bridal!! read more

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Maggie and her team are the absolute best at what they do!! Maggie is so extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. She is very thorough and has a great eye for detail. Her mission is to keep her brides happy and stress free, as far as the wedding gown goes, and she definitely fulfilled that mission with me. From beginning to end, everything went smoothly and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend visiting Maggie and all her beautiful dresses and I hope you find your dream dress, as I most certainly did! I wish I could wear my gown everyday! Dress and veil: Pronovias read more

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I can't thank Maggie enough for helping me pick my wedding dress and for making everything seamless to picking up my dress to alterations to personal advice on my dress. I had some many questions and Maggie was able to answer everyone of them. I had to bring my dress back here for a cleaning because of the great service I received already. Maggie is honest and trustworthy for your wedding dress in all aspects!! 5 stars and more. Maggie is very attentive and truly amazing!! Happy I found my dress here. read more

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This is my post wedding review - Maggie was nothing short of amazing throughout my entire experience! She helped me find my dream dress, opened her store for me even on days it was closed so that I could do fittings when I was in town for other things as I live out of state, and assigned me the most amazing seamstress, Mirka, as I lost 40 pounds from when I bought the dress to my fittings. I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. Thank you for everything! read more

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I had a fantastic experience with Atelier Igar, Maggie and her staff are amazing! They helped me find the perfect Maggie Sottero dress and walked me through the customization options. I had the salon to myself for my try-on appointment and was able to bring my support system to help me make such a big decision. Thank you! read more

Maggie is simply the best! They found the PERFECT dress for me, accommodated my huge shopping entourage, and also found the perfect veil and belt to pair with my dress. My dress GLOWED and the prices were super reasonable. Seriously could not have been more thrilled with my choice. Thank you so much, Igar bridal! read more

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Cannot say enough good things about Atelier Igar. We planned a full day of bridal gown shopping in downtown Chicago, but when we hit the more local boutique shop out in the suburbs, we knew we'd found The Dress. Maggie listens to what you're looking for and has a fantastic eye when picking and altering your dress (not to mention a beautiful selection of affordable gowns)--and her team of assistants and seamstresses were attentive, kind and made me feel my prettiest by my big day! Especially being a curvy girl, I was quietly dreading the process...I am not in any way that traditional princess bride, so when I found a gorgeous dress but went "cut that train, can we add more lace here," I was worried I'd ruffle feathers--but they managed to take my ideas and turn it into my dream dress. Thank you, thank you Maggie and the Atelier Igar team! read more

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I got my wedding dress here and had such a positive experience; Magy and her assistant were so kind and personable and picked out gowns for me to try according to photos I showed them and within my price range. They spent so much time with me (over 2 hours!) until Magy picked out the most perfect dress! Her seamstress was also phenomenal and met with me several times until the gown was just right. She had excellent veil choices too! So grateful I went to Igar's and highly recommend it to all brides! read more

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I really cannot say enough good things about this place! I loved how the appointments reserved the entire shop. I came in with my mom and the staff were so attentive and kind. They asked all the questions to best get to know me which ended up with us all feeling confident in our decisions. We started off with discussing the basics-- what the venue and date were, details about my fiancé, what kind of style Im looking for, etc. They pulled many dresses out and asked what I liked and didn't like about each dress. It felt like I was really being listened to because each dress got better and better! I got to look through the racks as well to see which ones were most similar to what I was looking for. As it was my first time ever wedding shopping, they really helped me to understand the process. Even helping me to know simple things (that I was too uncertain to ask about!) like which clothing items I should keep on and take off, when the stylist will come in and out of the room, how to step into the dress, where the dresses came from and how the ordering process works, and more. I didn't realize what a vulnerable process that it can be, but I felt very safe and secure throughout the whole thing. The dresses that she pulled were just beautiful. Each one felt amazing to wear and were very clean! I liked how with each dress, they were quick to read my expressions and talked me through my thoughts to help me figure out what aspects worked and what didn't. They were also quick with a compliment which was nice, lol! I ended up falling in love with one and quickly purchased it! It felt like they were excited with me that I had found one. Afterwards they made me a cute sign to hold and gave me a bottle of champagne! Highly recommend this place!! Love love love them :) read more

This review is long overdue as I got married almost a year ago. I came to Atelier sugar Bridal after my fruitless shopping experience at BHLDN and another local bridal shop. I came with the intention to buy a Pronovias dress but ended up buying Evelyn Bridal dress and a matching veil. I also got my dress altered there. Overall I was completely satisfied with the whole process, everyone was always on time, I never felt rushed, my appointments were never canceled. I would recommend it to any bride shopping for a wedding dress. Hopefully I will never be back (haha!) but I will recommend this shop to everyone! read more

Where do I begin? The customer service is THE best you will experience throughout your whole wedding. I wasn't sure the exact style I wanted for my dress and Atelier Igar made the choice so much easier. They found the perfect dress for my figure and in moments a stunning veil!! I cannot thank the staff enough for all of their help and true styling abilities. Not to mention the measurements... my dress came and it fits like a glove! Maggie is the best!!! I cannot wait to wear the dress. I will recommend this business to brides for years to come! read more

So I was shopping around for a bridal store that would do alterations on my Mother's wedding dress, which is the same dress I'm using for my wedding. I found this company through a bridal expo in April 2015, and they were very welcoming.....at first. I had a very specific situation, so I didn't schedule an appointment til mid July. The lady told me the estimated rates are $200-$300 for alterations. When I went in the store, it looked nice. I was the only customer there. I tried on my wedding dress, and the owner, Maggie, was pretty much making me feel horrible that I was using my mom's dress, and it just gave me a heartbreaking feeling. She kept saying the hem of the dress was too short, and it would look weird if i wore heels, or flats, even. I have ruffles at the top of my dress, and I asked her if she could remove them, and her alterations lady (who doesn't even speak english) said that it just would ruin the fabric on my dress. Basically, she said nothing was possible, and she wouldn't want to ruin the dress, and offered me to shop around in her store for another one. HOW UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! She pretty much gave her input on style, which I get, but she barely asked me for my opinion til the VERY end when she told me she couldn't do anything for me. After that, she brought me to look at some dresses with her, and she was showing me ones that were WAY over my budget. So I guess this whole time, she wasn't even going to alter the dress at all, and I wasted an hour of my life in this shop....thank goodness I left when I did. I'm sorry that my standards aren't up to your liking, but please everyone, spare yourself from going to this store AT ALL. Never in my life ever ever again. read more

I went to a lot of other places looking for the perfect dress and what I found out is that places like David's bridal are a complete scam. Basically you get what you pay for. Don't waste your time, just got see Maggie - she's the sweetest person to deal with and will make sure everything is seen to end - she will recommend/arrange for someone to for your dress as well. I found my perfect dress there however there's an option to get any dress only sold online to the shop for you to try and it's very cheap. Don't let big places like David's to fool you - they only have 15 dresses in stock in real life and it's poor quality. The dresses Igar has are all designer and it's not that expensive compared to other places. Go check it out!!! read more

I called to see if there was any day-of availability to try on wedding dresses by myself and the woman said 5pm would work. Then she asked when my wedding is and I told her 2021, and she then changed her mind and said they wouldn't be willing to meet with me since I have so much time before my wedding. This would have been my first dress shopping experience. Incredibly disappointed. read more

I had a fantastic experience at IGAR Bridal! My mom, sister and I had a great time!! Ms. Maggie was so kind, warm and patient, and she could tell what dresses to pull for me based on what would fit my shape! For the first time today, I felt like an actual BRIDE and I can't wait for my groom to see me in my gorgeous gown! If you are in search of great service, beautiful gowns and a lovely atmosphere, then this is the bridal boutique for you! Thank you Igar Bridal and all the staff, you have been a large part of my big day! read more

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I did not end up getting my wedding dress here, but I had such a positive experience that I wanted to leave a review. I was planning from out of state and went dress shopping when I was in town for the holidays. I didn't have a lot of time available, but the owner was willing to open the store for me when it was closed to accomodate my schedule. The dresses that were pulled for me really fit the aesthetic I wanted and were all within my budget. One of the dresses was a strong contender, but I ended up picking a dress elsewhere. I have nothing negative to say and would definitely recommend the shop based on my experience. read more

I highly recommend this bridal shop. The dresses are beautiful and very affordable. The ladies working there are very artistic with a great sense of style, very professional, on time, very good at what they do and are sweethearts. I also had my dress altered at the shop and couldn't be happier with the end result. read more

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Needed to repost the review b/c it would not allow me to have photos edited and the business owner has made threats to me over exposing her business practices. In short, DO NOT GO HERE- Maggie ruined the wedding dress experience and I wouldn't wish this experience for anyone during the wedding preparation process. Wedding planning can be stressful enough especially if you have a shorter engagement like I did. Feel free to message me for details, but in short, Maggie lied about the overall: *cost *timing *services she could provide. Several of the reviews below are from her husband or friends. 1. Maggie did not order my dress in time like she said she would. Maggie then tried spent the next 3 days saying she would have to do express shipping. The corporate office however said express was not an option when I called. Maggie said I wouldn't get my dress in time then, despite assuring me prior to signing the contract that I would. Can you imagine spending almost 3K only to spend the next few months thinking that you may need a back-up plan because you wouldn't have your wedding gown on your wedding day? SO STRESSFUL 2. Maggie said she had a seamstress that lived in the building and estimated that minor alterations would be $150-$200. Instead when my dress arrived, she up charged everything claiming she had to for rush (something she never disclosed in the beginning) asking almost $800 to bring her dress in and bustle. In fact, because she ordered the larger size and it had to be taken it, half or more of these could have been avoided. 3. Maggie was condescending and kept referring to my upper arm as "fat hands" during fittings and wanted to give me tips on eating less. How hurtful!! (BTW I'm a size 6-8 in traditional clothes). 4.Maggie sent me 21 text messages demanding FULL PAYMENT even though 2 payments had been made for the dress BEFORE the dress was READY. She also tried to charge more than what the Contract had stated payment was due within 30 days but she sent me multiple late night texts demanding payment early. 5.Maggie refused to give me the dress after payment and CALLED the COPS when I refused to sign her homemade "happy with your service" agreement. We tried to pay cash even and that wasn't enough. The zipper on my dress had been ruined by then and was tough to get up without the dress even being on so I think she knew that'd be an issue. We spent 3.5 hours (no joke) at her shop that night. Please see pictures below. AVOID AVOID AVOID!! PS - On other sites, she reviews herself under anonymous reviews or even her own name. read more

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This was the 3rd salon I had visited while searching for my bridal gown. Maggie was so helpful, honest, and flexible (hours) throughout the entire process of selecting my sottero and Midgley Tracey gown. I fell in love with the gown and never looked back. Mirka my seamstress was very patient, kind and also honest about how my dress was going to fit. This team of ladies had to deal with my difficult mother and she's even given them praise. She was even happy with her dress. If you're shopping for any type of a bridal gowns I would definitely recommend atelier bridal, you'll love the personalized experience, I promise. read more

Atelier Igar Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

I didn't end up getting my dress here, but I had a really positive experience and would recommend Atelier Igar Bridal to anyone - especially those looking for a beautiful Maggie Sottero or Sottero & Midgley dress. This was the very first place I went to to try on wedding dresses, and Maggie and her team were so patient with me. I had gone in with a few dresses in mind that I had emailed them about beforehand and they made sure was available when I went in. They let my mom and sister pick out dresses for me, too, and the stylist (I think her name was Jessica) really took the time to understand what I liked and didn't like, and encouraged me to try on some styles I was unsure about. Maggie knew I loved the Sottero designs and pulled out a brand new style for me to try on that was just gorgeous - the top was so beautifully made, but the bottom was a bit too ball gown/princessy for me, and I didn't feel like I'd be very comfortable moving around in it. The stylist I worked with (Jessica?) was so kind and not pushy at all. I felt really comfortable there. My ONLY complaint - and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 - is that they don't allow photos there. When you're trying on 5-10 dresses at a time, it can be really difficult to remember exactly what each of the dresses you tried on looked like on you, and especially when you're dress shopping for an entire day at multiple stores, it can be even more difficult to remember every single dress you tried on. I know I loved some of the dresses I tried on here, but by the time I got to my final dress shop, I honestly couldn't remember that clearly what the dresses I tried on at my first stop looked like. Had I had photos to reference back to, I MAY have gone back to at least re-try on some of the dresses to be sure, but since I didn't have them, I just went with the dress I really liked at the last spot. I don't quite understand their reason for not allowing photos inside to be honest (you can find photos of all the dresses online and on social media anyway), and I think they're just harming their sales by enforcing this policy. Other than the photo thing though, I loved my experience here and would recommend it to anyone! read more

I said YES to the dress!!! Came here and it was my second store to visit and immediately there were plenty of gorgeous dresses to look from. Right when I came in I was treated with a smile and was called by my name as if the owner Maggie already knew who I was. I was given a card to fill out with my name and they asked me what my budget was so they wouldn't pull any dresses not in my price range. The owner let me look around and had me also choose what I wanted but based of the form I filled out online she had already put some aside for me! I tried on 10 different dresses and narrowed it down to three. I was on a tight budget and the owner not once did not force me to buy anything. Maggie gave me all the time to think about the dresses I tried on. Although my time was up, I asked if I could try on one of the dresses again and without hesitation she let me try it on. I was with my bridesmaid and she gave us all the time in the room to take pictures and ponder about the two different styles I like. Finally 3 hours later..... I made my decision and said yes to the dress!!! The dress I choose was beautiful and was within my price range even after taxes. After purchasing the dress, I was given a sign to hold that said "I said yes to the dress" and was given a bottle of champagne to celebrate with!!! Such a kind gesture and a wonderful experience. Not once did I feel rush when looking for the right one on my big day. The owner really helped with her opinion but at the end of the day she told me, it was my decision. My advice for all new brides is to really come with 1-2 people to find your dress. It really helped me think and choose on my own without too many opinions Thank you atelier igar bridal for such a great and fun experience!!!! read more

Came looking for a specific dress and they had it. Amazing customer service. Super nice and helpful.