Maggie was absolutely amazing! As a plus size I had fears of starting my process of dress shopping…read more 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.

I had the best experience with Jenny! She focused on what styles I was leaning towards and ended up…read morepulling 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.

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!

If I could give this location 10 stars I would! I walked in there after going to other places the…read morefind my dress, he looked at me and said " I have the dress for you! I immediately fell in love! After all if the alterations, it looked as though the dress was molded for me! And to top things off, he was the last to touch my beautiful veil as promised! The team members there were great as well!

Horrible experience. Did not write down my appointment for the correct day. Then offered for me to…read morecome at a different day or time with an added "discount". Got there and was barely acknowledged and waited 45 mins past my appt time. Told him I had another appt after and would need to leave soon and his reply was a very sarcastic "we are literally almost done here" referring to another bride. Spoiler alert, they were not literally almost done. We left, he didn't say a thing or even bother to contact us to apologize for everything. Dresses on the rack were extremely dirty and not taken care of at all. Total waste of time and a very poorly run business. Don't waste your time too.

A great bridal salon with the most gorgeous dresses. Unfortunately, taking 1 star off for the…read morenegative experience with alterations (see below). I got my dream dress that was truly the most beautiful dress, but the alterations mishaps damaged what otherwise would have been a wonderful experience. The salon: The dresses at Laurel are incredibly beautiful. The quality of the beading, lace, and designs is great. I tried on quite a few dresses at other stores, some from famous designers that were much more expensive, and they just didn't compare to those at Laurel. This is the only store where I felt truly wowed when trying on dresses, despite trying on beautiful gowns in other stores. Prices were mostly reasonable for the dresses of this quality. It's also nice that there is some flexibility with the design. Since the store owner is in contact with the company that sews the dresses, she is able to request some changes in design such as a different sleeve, modified neckline, etc. Both Beata and Inna were very nice and provided a great experience trying on the dresses. There was no pressure and just a lightheaded, supportive, joyful approach. I also appreciated the ability to look at the catalogues online first, this made the process much more seamless. I said yes to the dress and was beyond happy. However, the alterations process was a mess. The seamstress for alterations: There were so many issues with the seamstress, Tatiana, from the beginning to the end. Note that the alterations seamstresses are not employees of the salon but do partner with the salon and meet with you in the salon. I can only speak to the quality of one of the seamstresses. - Buyers beware: I was quoted an approximate price for the alterations which ended up being DOUBLE. When I brought this up, it was denied that there was even an original quote. I should have gotten that part in writing and asked how much every single change would cost, but the lack of transparency was disappointing. - The double in price partially came from quite a few recommendations to add more "functional" changes to the dress, which ended up being unnecessary and not useful as I found out on my wedding day. This was an upsell and I didn't realize how much it would increase the price, since this wasn't communicated at all. However, I also ended up paying for the re-dos of things that weren't done correctly in the first place, which is unacceptable. - The quality of the work of the seamstress was poor. The seams were crooked and messy on the inside of the dress, the alterations to get the fit right had to be redone several times, with argument from the seamstress that it looked ok when it was even obvious to the staff that it did not fit right. - There were issues with the seamstress forgetting certain things we talked about, resulting in extra cycles. Sometimes when I would arrive for what I thought would be a final fitting, some of the things we discussed were not done. I ended up returning to the store (quite a drive for me) more than 5 times because of all the alterations issues. - Miscommunication on appointment times and lack of proper coordination was also an issue. And finally, with all of this, there was no proper accountability. The alterations added so much extra stress unfortunately. Therefore while I highly recommend Laurel for the dresses, I would not recommend Tatiana for alterations.

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I felt like it may be impossible to find my dream dress - not only am I in my 40s now and need…read moresomething beyond a size 6, but I still love that "mature princess/fairytale" look. I wanted a dress that I could only wear on my wedding day - something with bling, poof, and shimmer - but also something incredibly flattering and sexy without being too sexy. I'm part of a large bridal group on FB and everyone raved about Brides by Young so I had to try them out. I honestly was expecting to need to go to a bunch of stores so I figured this would be one of a few stops. I was wrong (thank goodness!). Bonnie was my girl that day and she did a really wonderful job. I sent over examples of what I wanted (from Pinterest and other bridal shows) but what I saw online I wasn't "in love" with so I didn't think I would really find my dress. Bonnie studied the dresses I wanted, my budget, and my personality and picked 5 dresses that I EASILY could have chosen and been in love with. All in all I tried on 7-8 dresses, but 5 of them I had a hard time choosing between - they were all so wonderful and exactly my style and what I wanted! With the help of Bonnie, my mom, my two besties and my future step-daughter, we picked THE dress. It was everything I wanted and more. Bonnie was so helpful the entire time, being cautious about my budget and always asking me before seeing a new dress if I was okay with the cost. She gave me the hard truth about the cost of tariffs, tax, and alterations so that I wasn't surprised later on. Everyone loved her - but really the entire staff was wonderful. I would probably say this isn't the place if you're on a strict smaller budget - my dress was not cheap, but it was perfect and I was willing to spend the extra money. I was on the smaller size of the average dress size there, but very impressed with the variety of sizes for curvy girls! They recommended Alterations by Sylvia in Arlington Hts and I'm SO glad they recommended her! The alterations made my dress even better somehow and they were great to work with. Not the place to go on a strict, smaller budget - but they did it correct the first time and it was honestly so perfect. All pictures were by Mel Schroeder Photography in the Chicago suburbs. The church is South Park Church in Park Ridge, and the reception is Chandler's in Schaumburg.

Perfect place to shop if curvy or plus size. I was hesitant that I would not find anything I really…read moreliked close to my budget (originally booked the sample room). Their sample room is $1500 and under and the dress I found was not from the sample room but just over the $1500 budget. It was perfect, fit my body, and affordable. Lori and her team are patient and so kind. Lori asked for inspiration photos and we walked around the store looking at potential options before trying on. The atmosphere is calm and the actual dressing room is so spacious! The second dress I tried on ended up being my dress! Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship! Grace was very sweet, supportive, and easy to work with. She…read moremade my wedding gown exactly to my specifications and of the highest quality material. I recommend her to every bride looking for a wedding dress -- she's better than anything you could find in a store, and you get the added bonus of getting the exact dress you want, custom-made for your body!

Grace is excellent. She mentioned that she's been in the business for 45 years and it shows! She is…read moreprofessional, personable and on time. She is reliable which is exactly what you want when someone is working on your wedding dress. Even better she embodies all the best things about a small business: a genuine passion for customer satisfaction, flexibility, diligence and care for what she does. Would recommend!

I had a great experience shopping at Bella's Bridal. Elvira was incredibly helpful, offering…read moresuggestions based on my preferences. We looked at catalogs, picked a dress, placed an order, fittings and alterations. This all happened in two weeks, just in time for my son's wedding. Thank you so much Elvira I love the dress!

This family owned bridal/quinceanera store was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed the family very…read moremuch so. The owner did a wonderful job on my dress, knew exactly what I needed. I wish I would've known about that store before I actually bought my dress. I would've rather given them the business. So I urge anyone reading this that if they are looking for a wedding dress or any type of cocktail dress to check them out!

This place is a hidden gem in Hoffman Estates if you are looking for Beautiful Indian Wedding…read moreClothes. I've shopped there numerous times and brought friends with me who then also brought their friends as this store has the BEST PRICE for unique pieces. Based on the amazing price I understand why the prices are SET (no haggling). They have Shararas, saris with blouse, bridal and men's wear. The Bridal Selection is also Too notch. The staff is amazing and a special shout out to Aarti who is the friendliest and most respectful sales person. She has the knowledge to pick out items you may have not thought of trying.