Alesia is an absolute gem. She tailored over 15 suit jackets and pairs of pants for me in an…read moreincredibly short amount of time, all with amazing attention to detail and quality. She also altered three different wedding dresses for my wife, created a custom veil, and tailored her wedding dinner outfit as well, all on a very tight timeline. She was an incredible part of helping bring our wedding vision to life. Not only does she do exceptional work, but she is also incredibly kind and professional throughout the entire process. She also offers beautiful custom accessories. I purchased a custom scarf and scarf ring from her as a wedding gift for my wife, and they turned out perfect. I highly recommend Alesia for tailoring, alterations, and custom pieces. You can truly tell she cares about her clients and her craft.

I went to Alesia for my bridal alterations, my wedding dress fit perfectly after 1 fitting. She is…read moretruly an artist and wonderful at her job. Very attentive to detail and answers any questions you could have.

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!

My husband and his groomsmen rented their tuxes for the wedding here, and they gave us a good deal…read more The suits were ready on time and fit everyone right - only had one problem with one set of shoes, which was resolved quickly. Good experience.

Kiley was so helpful with my daughter's prom dress.. She kindly took it down from the mannequin and…read morelet her try the dress on even though it was too big. She kindly ordered her the right size.. Let me tell you my daughter looked amazing thanks to Kiley!! Love this girl!! Thanks again!!

I went into the store with no appointment just to look at dresses a couple weeks ago. One employee…read morecame up to me and she said I could try on some dresses. I tried on as many as I could and then another employee came in for her day and helped as soon as she got in there. Every dress I tried on they hyped me up and said I looked so beautiful. Not to mention I was also 6 months pregnant and I still was able to try some on. But when I found THE ONE wedding dress, they definitely let me know it was the one! It was so beautiful words can't even describe how badly I wanted this dress. I ended up sealing the deal and getting 10% off for the "first appointment". They both made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable environment for me and I am so happy I walked in there first. Their prices are great too for people with a smaller budget like mine. Thank you guys for making my experience the best it could be and now I will wear this dress on my wedding day and have it forever.

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.

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.

I found my dream dress at Genevieve's! Monika was a pleasure to work with. She was incredibly…read morepatient and understood the vision! Highly recommend Genevieve's!

First they could have a cleaner shop. In the folds of a $6000.00 wedding dress I looked at to try…read moreon there was a live cockroach in it and the sales lady tried to tell me it was a earwig I've seen both before and I know the difference between the two . She immediately whisked it away , and she nor did the manager or whoever was in charge even apologize. I definitely wouldn't be buying a dress from this shop who knows how many more dresses have cockroaches or their eggs on the dresses yuck .

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!