I heard about Joanna when I was in two weddings last summer, both with bridesmaids dresses that I…read moredidn't trust my drycleaner to alter. (One was multi-layered chiffon and the other was solid silver sequins.) Joanna was AMAZING, both dresses were perfect and alterations were affordable. What makes me LOVE Joanna is how she essentially recreated my bridesmaid dress from a wedding I was recently in, a head-to-toe gold sequin dress that the bride ordered from an overseas Etsy shop. My dress and several of the other bridesmaids' dresses were disasters. Joanna had to cut open the entire dress and alter just about every part of it. When I picked it up after my fittings, it fit like it was custom made for me. And all of the other bridesmaids had similar awesome experiences. I refer everyone to Joanna now.

I had a deeply upsetting experience with this tailor during my wedding dress process for my…read moreNovember wedding. From the moment we arrived, she was unfriendly, dismissive, and surprisingly mean, even telling me that my bridal shower dress "wasn't pretty." Throughout the appointment she complained about having work to do, talked about how she "doesn't need to do this for work," and repeatedly mentioned being ready to quit. She also never responded to texts or calls, even when my mom reached out multiple times with important questions. Instead of creating a supportive environment, she spent most of the appointment venting about her kids and personal stress. What hurt the most was how she treated me personally. I was clearly nervous and overwhelmed, and she didn't care at all. Her tone and comments made me feel insecure and sad during what should have been one of the happiest moments of my life. I actually left the appointment feeling ugly, ended up not choosing the dress because of how she made me feel, and cried afterward. No bride should ever be made to feel that way. Overall, the experience was unprofessional, uncomfortable, and emotionally damaging. I truly hope other brides don't have to go through what I did.

Great work in the North-shore area Seems to have a lot of…read morecustomers That is a good sign

I don't love shopping and wasn't excited about having to purchase a floor-length, brightly-colored…read moredress. (My wardrobe is black with a hint of navy.) But thanks to Cenzina Originals, I now have a gorgeous dress that fits like a glove. The mother-daughter duo are experts. They know their merchandise. Their tailoring and customer service are outstanding, and they can provide advice on everything from strapless bras to shoes - which for me was invaluable. Cenzina Originals is everything online shopping is not, and can never be.

I almost never leave reviews and had to unearth my yelp account to make this one. I had the most…read moreamazing experience with Nikki this past weekend! I'd been feeling underwhelmed with the dress finding process and didn't think I'd have that magic moment. I thought I'd just find one I liked a little more than the rest and say yes but right off the bat Nikki made me feel special by knowing my name, researching my venue, and just generally taking an interest in me as a person. All of this factored into her doing every right thing to help me find my dream dress and I did have that special moment and even surprised myself by getting emotional. I really can't express how comfortable and welcoming the salon is and the dresses are so unique and exactly my style. I will forever recommend Bella Bleu to my friends.

Everything about Bella Bleu was a five star experience. I went in on a Friday evening and left with…read morea favorite dress. I went to two other stores and immediately drove back to the store. Liz so kindly let me put it back on !! after store hours !! Nikki, my consultant, made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. She was so patient, listened to my wants and tailored dresses to my vision, and never pushed my budget or a sale. Liz, the woman who let me try the dress back on, was also so kind and patient. I can't say enough good things - the whole experience was top notch. It's private, calming, and so enjoyable. I'm so happy I chose to come here! Will be recommending to ALL my bride friends!

This is for the Orland Park location-Hands down the BEST bridal gown experience ever! My daughter…read moreand I went to many other shops (MANY!) and none of them could even match the incredible service as Diana's. From the moment we walked in every employee greeted us and made us feel welcome. Our stylist, Tabitha, and my daughter had a connection immediately. She understood the assignment and knocked it out of the park. Thank you to all of you for making my daughter's dream dress a reality!

If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. My experience at Diana's Bridal was…read morenothing short of incredible, and my stylist, Jenny, made it truly unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, I felt like the center of attention in the best possible way. I loved being able to browse the dresses myself--touching the fabrics, examining the details, and really taking everything in on the hanger before trying anything on. It made the experience feel intentional, personal, and exciting right from the start. Jenny immediately understood my taste and the vision I was going for. She listened so thoughtfully, guided me with confidence, and somehow even won over my mom--which is no small accomplishment! She was always on Team Me, following my lead, prioritizing what I wanted, and making sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. And then came the moment. The second I put on the dress, I completely lost it--instant tears. I had been so worried I wouldn't "just know"... but wow, did I know. It was that overwhelming, emotional, once-in-a-lifetime feeling you dream about, and it could not have been more perfect. I was able to say YES to the dress, the pricing was exactly what I expected, and I left feeling beyond excited to walk down the aisle. I truly had the most marvelous time and cannot recommend Diana's Bridal--or Jenny--enough. If you're looking for a bridal experience that is personalized, supportive, emotional, and genuinely unforgettable... this is it.

Very beautiful dress i got for my sister wedding High…read morerecommend Good service, highly quality

Great shop for beautiful formal gown and cocktail attire for ladies of all ages. Brought my mom in…read morehere for a mother of the bride dress and it was so hard decide. The woman that owns/works there is super nice and knowledgeable and they do all the alterations there. We looked all over but nothing came close to these beautiful designs!!! Highly recommend!

Friendly people I found a formal dress for the price I want to pay the store is near me. I don't…read morehave to travel so far

There are a lot of reviews on both google and yelp about the lack of service. My daughter and I…read morevisited Gigi's twice. The first time we went we were not greeted or treated nicely. We both figured they were busy so that is why. Today we went and same thing! No hello, no acknowledgement from anyone including the owner! Before we left my daughter said goodbye to everyone and to have a great day. No one replied. We didn't want to cause a scene, so my daughter immediately called and spoke with the owner herself. It is funny for someone who has been a business owner for over 60 years should know basic customer service. She kept saying "I was not there, I was not there". I needed to leave a review regardless on BOTH yelp and google even though my daughter spoke to the owner. Just don't waste your time going here.. rude people and not that great of a selection.

Olga and the team at Omaima were absolutely amazing. Not only did I find my dream dress, the staff…read morewere so warm and comforting. All of them gave me a huge hug with answering every single question I had. I even met Omaima myself. I couldn't reccomend this salon more to anyone. I am so pleased and excited to shop there again in the future. They truly have every single type of dress and selection you can think of!

One event we have at our high school is a Prom Fashion Show. The gown vendor we had been working…read morewith moved out to Schaumburg and I was left to find another vendor willing to work with us. For weeks I called several stores, left messages and none of them would call me back. I really thought I had to cancel the show this year until Omaima came to my rescue! She not only returned my call but she also agreed to work with us to help make this show a success. We had set up a date and time for the girls to pick out a dress to wear for the show. By the time they arrived there was already an assortment of beautiful gowns ready for them to try on. Omaima and her assistant were so patient and kind. They made sure each girl chose a dress that not only made them feel confident and beautiful, but also flattering to their unique shape and height. The girls had a good time trying on dress after gorgeous dress, standing on the platform in front of the large mirrors, and admiring themselves and each other. As an added bonus Omaima even wrote descriptions of each dress for us to read during the show! The store is small but charming. The decor is warm and welcoming. I can imagine how a bride would feel being in this type of environment surrounded by their loved ones and saying "Yes to the dress." It just has that type of vibe. If you're looking for a dress for that special occasion, do not hesitate to come to Omaima Couture. You'll be glad you did!

I had such a great experience at Donna's Bridal. From the moment I walked in Donna made me feel…read morecomfortable and listened to what I was looking for. She helped me find a dress that not only fit my style but truly fit what I was looking for, and that made all the difference. Donna is very honest and a little direct, but it's clear she says what she does because she genuinely cares and wants you to look and feel your best. I really appreciated her honest and it helped me make the right decision with confidence. She also mentioned that she does alterations and I'll definitely be going back for that. You can tell she has an incredible eye for making clothing fit so. I left feeling beautiful and taken care of and I highly recommend!

She had a great selection, and the dresses looked very expensive, but had a very reasonable price…read moretag :)

Thank you Alesia! I…read morebought my beautiful wedding dress here. It is custom handmade in the US by Alesia, not made in China like so many other dresses I tried on, and you can tell - the material & detail are just amazing! It was only halfway on and I immediately knew it was the dress for me. It just felt different than all the others. To be able to buy the most important dress of my life from a beautiful girl, who made it herself - right down the street, has made it a very special, personal experience for me. She is also designing my mother's dress for the wedding. Both at super reasonable prices. I highly recommend giving Alesia & seagull studios a visit for your special dress.

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!!!

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!