Celebrate with Elegance!
$1,200 starting price
Charlott Sitarski
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear is a wedding dress boutique in Highland, IN. The shop first opened in September of 2000, when owner Charlott Sitarski wanted to create a place where women could come in and leave feeling beautiful and confident. With over 20 years in the industry, our team understands that it is a privilege to be a part of such a special life moment. We are passionate about celebrating each person's individuality when they enter our store.
From brides to bridesmaids to moms and flower girls, every dress in our collection reflects the beauty and individuality at any stage in your bridal journey. Give us a ring and experience everything Elegance has to offer.
What You'll Love About Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear
The dress consultants at this boutique will work with you to help you find the look of your dreams. The shops warm atmosphere will ensure you and your guest feel welcomed and supported. Read through their reviews to see how others have found their wedding attire here.
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Accessories
Hair Accessories
Veils
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Bridesmaid Dresses
Flower Girl Dresses
Mother of the Bride Dresses
Shower & Party Dresses
Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
Alterations
Bridal Stylists
Dry Cleaning & Preservation
Group Discounts
Plus Size Available
Private Appointments Available
Suits & Accessories
Ties
Tuxedos & Suits
Gown Collections
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Meet the team
Charlott Sitarski
Owner
Charlott Sitarski opened Elegance in 2000. She felt that brides in the area deserved to be treated special and beautiful, and that they should be working with the most knowledgeable consultants in the industry. Since that time, Elegance has quickly become a Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana favorite for brides and bridal parties.
Charlott says, "We absolutely love sharing in the excitement that our customers bring into our store, and it’s a privilege to be a part of their special day.”
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.042 reviews
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Elegance is highly praised for its exceptional staff, particularly Dafne, Amanda, and Emily, who were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive. Reviewers highlighted the personalized service, communication, and attention to detail in helping them find their dream dresses. The staff made the dress shopping experience easy and comfortable, with many noting the extensive dress selection, professionalism, and support in finding the perfect gown. Overall, Elegance received glowing recommendations for making the process stress-free and memorable for brides-to-be.Review photos
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Stephanie L
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5.0
10/08/2024
I got married in 2018 and I checked out pretty much dress shop in the region, but the only one I went back to was Elegance. Even though I didn’t find my dress on the first visit, everyone was courteous, friendly, and did t make me feel like I had just wasted their time. The consultant told me about a trunk show they had coming up, so we came back and that’s where I found my dress! They made the whole process super easy and the seamstress who does alterations did an amazing job on my dress. I still recommend this shop to anyone I know that’s looking.
response 10/10/2024
Hello Stephanie. LOVE to hear you found your dress at one of our in store events. Our sty...
lists are tenacious and will always work hard to find the perfect dress for every bride. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful experience and service you received while shopping for your wedding dress at Elegance.
Karly W
5.0
3/05/2025
Caitie was amazing in helping me find a dress! She was very friendly, and I would definitely recommend her!
response 03/13/2025
Hi Karly, love to hear you found the perfect wedding dress for you with the help of our in...
credible staff. Thank you so much for the review. We will share yur kind words with Caitie. Happy Planning!
Any questions?
Cristina T
5.0
3/01/2025
The greatest place I've ever been shopping. Amanda was super helpful and just made everything effortless. I'm in love with my dress, and I can't thank her enough for her help.
response 03/13/2025
Hi Cristina. Wow, we are BLOWN away by your review. We work really hard to be able to make...
every brides dreams come true. Thank you so much for the review, we will share your kind words with Amanda.
Madison M
5.0
10/20/2024
The staff was amazing and kind! Amanda was my consultant, and she was sweet, professional, and understood my vision from the beginning. I found my perfect dress and will forever remember this experience!
response 10/22/2024
Hi Madison. Thank you so much for the kind review. Our team truly understands how special ...
this moment is for every bride who comes through our door. Love to hear you found the perfect dress for you in a patient, loving, and welcoming setting. That's how it should be!
Dominique D
5.0
9/09/2024
I had Daphne and I loved her. I came in, showed her some inspo photos and she found a few items right away. I wasn't set on a specific dress. The dress I chose was one randomly picked off the rack to try and not like my inspo photos I thought I would pick to wear. I left that day with my dress.
response 10/08/2024
Hello Dominique. We love stories like this, always be open to trying wedding dresses that ...
are out of your comfort zone. We truly believe that we fall on love in unexpected ways. We can't wait to see pictures of your special day!
Brittany C
5.0
7/24/2024
I had a wonderful experience at Elegance! The staff were warm and welcoming. They were all great with communication- via email, phone, or text. All staff were extremely friendly. Dafne helped me find "the dress" and she was amazing!! She was patient, asked questions, listened to what I liked or didn't like. She was wonderful! I highly recommend Elegance.
response 08/12/2024
Hi Brittany. Every bride is special to us and we take communications with our brides very ...
seriously. Our staff is the friendly, welcoming and lead with their hearts. Love to hear that our hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Elegance.
Meagan M
5.0
7/23/2024
The dress shopping experience was made so easy. Tons of dress options. Also, I bought my dream dress at a sale!
response 08/12/2024
Hello Megan. Our mission is to make wedding dress shopping fun and exciting no matter the ...
brides budget. We are so exited you found your dream wedding dress during the National Bridal Sale. Really the best time to say YES! We can't wait to see pictures of your big day!
Monique H
5.0
7/05/2024
Very personable and professional! I appreciated the attention to detail and follow-up to ensure everything was perfect.
response 07/22/2024
Hello Monique. We understand how important the details are during our brides journey down ...
the aisle. This is such an important day in your life, we take it veru seriously. Thank you so much for sharing your review.
Leslie D
5.0
4/27/2024
Dafne was the best!!
response 05/28/2024
HI Leslie! Thank you so much for leaving a review. We appreciate you shopping at Elegance ...
for your big day!
Katie B
5.0
4/08/2024
Everyone at this shop was so sweet and supportive. I had the best experience finding my dream dress and would recommend this store to anyone, especially if they aren't sure what style they are looking for yet. They have a huge selection of all different styles and the stylists really take their time to understand likes and dislikes of each dress to find the perfect fit.
response 05/28/2024
HI Katie! Thank you so much for trusting out team to make your wedding da visions come tru...
e! We appreciate your review.
alyzae o
5.0
3/21/2024
I had dafne as my consultant and she made it sooo easy to feel beautiful in everything lol, first day i went with just the intent of trying on and getting a feel of things.. walked out with my dream dress , truly was love at first site! thanks elegence for being awesome and loving to ur customers
response 04/04/2024
Hello Alyzae! We appreciate your kind and honest revie2. We know that magic happens here a...
t Elegance all the time, and sometimes the stars align, and you find LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! We can't wait to help you continue to plan your wedding with our selection of bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride and groom, and tuxedo and suit rentals as well!
anonymous u
5.0
2/11/2024
It’s a small shop, but the staff was wonderful. They asked me questions to figure out what I was looking for the location I was going to so we can match the dress with what I needed. The staff showed much interest in the wedding and asked questions about my fiancé how we met, and, my opinion of the styles of the dresses I tryed in . they were very respectful of my price point and kept the dresses centered with that. I had a wonderful consultant who nailed it with the first dress. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here.
response 02/13/2024
Sarah, we are so happy to hear that. We truly love getting to know our brides and firmly b...
elieve that you find your dress in that way you least expect it. It was an honor to help you find the wedding dress you feel beautiful and confident for your special day. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation.
Elizabeth M
5.0
12/31/2023
Had a great time trying on dresses and picking out “the one”! Spacious dressing room, nice mirror setup, tons of dresses available. Stylist Dafne was personable, fun, knowledgeable, encouraging, and had a lot of patience while I video called with out-of-town family!
response 02/13/2024
Hi Elizabeth! We are so happy to hear that! Our team really is the friendliest bridal team...
in Northwest, Indiana :) It’s like shopping with your best friend! We are honored that our amazing team helped you find "the one!" Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Bailey M
5.0
11/20/2023
Absolutely had an amazing experience with Emily. She was a total sweetheart. She helped my vision come to life. Emily was able to give feedback that was helpful and pull dresses that were gorgeous. I was able to say YES after one day. THANK YOU EMILY !
response 02/13/2024
Hi Bailey! We couldn't agree more, Emily is a total gem!! Her passion for getting to know ...
our brides, and select dresses as well as brides visions to life is one of the many reasons we love her on our team! We are so happy to know you had an amazing experience; being able to YES after only one day is the icing on the cake!! :)
Sara C
5.0
11/11/2023
If I could give 100 stars I would! After going to another bridal shop in the area that was rude the moment I walked in, I called Elegance and Miss Charlotte answered and was so kind! She got me an appointment super quick. Everyone was friendly upon arrival, especially Miss Charlotte again. Zayra was my bridal fashion expert and she has a personality to die for! I immediately felt like I was talking with a long time friend and she listened to every detail and put thought into which dresses she picked for me. I loved the first dress I put on, but hesitant to pull the trigger I tried on many, many more. I found others that I really liked, but none of them gave me the wow factor of the first dress. She let me try it back on and instantly I knew it was the one. Everyone there celebrated me saying yes since I was shopping alone (my family and friends are in Florida where I’m from) and made sure it was just as special for me as it would be for an entire bridal party! I cannot recommend this place enough!
response 02/13/2024
Hi Sara! Wow, your review has made our hearts so happy. Words cannot express how honored w...
e are to be able to share these beautiful moments with our brides. We truly want everyone to feel warm and welcomed when they walk into our bridal boutique and when we read reviews like this we know we are making a difference. We are so happy that we could celebrate with you! We always have our confetti poppers ready for these moments because you never know! Thank you so much for trusting us in playing a role in your wedding journey! Thank you for sharing pictures with us! Cheers to you and your hubby!!
Dontaea I
5.0
11/04/2023
The ladies here are amazing!! The vibe is unmatched! I knew exactly what I wanted and found it at Elegance! The tailor made sure it was made especially for me. Thanks ladies! Forever thankful
response 02/13/2024
Hi Dontaea. There is truly no other bridal boutique like Elegance Bridal & Evening Wear! O...
ur team truly knows how to make our brides dreams come true! We are so glad you loved our experience with us!
Lydia S
5.0
8/15/2023
I had a wonderful experience at Elegance. I had done 2 other bridal appointments before coming here and this one was the most comprehensive and catered to my style. My stylist Daphne was very energetic, sweet, and patient with the process. We tried on 7 or 8 different dresses within my price range and style choices. She took her time with me and my mom to make sure I felt confident and comfortable in my dress, and I said yes! All the other employees came out to look at me in the dress and had such nice things to say. Daphne also took a lot of great photos for me and my mom to remember the experience. Overall, I would highly recommend Elegance for being affordable, fun, and having very professional and personable staff.
response 02/14/2024
Our hearts are so happy knowing that Lydia. Our team is truly the best in the Region not o...
nly because we love our brides and are excited to celebrate with them, but also because we know that finding your dress is such a personalized experience. We also know that these moments should be captured too look back at this joyous moment! You are a gem & we loved having you & your mom in our boutique!
Jacquelyn F
5.0
8/07/2023
My consultant was SO helpful & kind, she really listened to my preferences for dresses, and they had a nice selection of dresses as well! Followed up after my appointment and felt very supportive throughout. Would definitely recommend!
response 02/14/2024
Jacquelyn, we are so happy knowing that you had such a wonderful experience in our boutiqu...
e! We do our best to have not only the most variety but also pieces that are not as common. We thrive on our uniqueness. Thank you for such a throughtful recommendation!
Iyana B
5.0
8/05/2023
I came in here looking for my dream dress and I got daphiney and she sent my dress off and when it came back she knew something was wrong she immediately sent it back and although it was supposed to be 6-8 weeks it came back in two weeks I’m sooo in love with my dress !! If I could give 1,000 stars I would ❤️ Thank you for helping me find my dream dress and making me so happy
response 02/14/2024
Lyana, you are a gem! At Elegance we want nothing but the best for our brides! This is suc...
h a special, one-in-a-lifetime-moment in your life; we are so happy to know that you loved your experience with us. You are beyond welcome!
Kyla B
5.0
8/04/2023
I got married a few years ago and have nothing but amazing things to say about them! I tell all my friends about this boutique because I had such a great experience! Their selection was great and the whole process went so smooth despite it being in the midst of Covid!
response 02/14/2024
Kyla, thank you for your endless support for our local small business. We appreciate you s...
o much! Thank you, the Elegance Team <3
Jasmine S
5.0
8/04/2023
The ladies at elegance are amazing. The dresses they have are beautiful. So helpful and they make is so easy throughout dress and alteration process.
response 02/14/2024
Jasmine, thank you so much! We love that you had such an amazing experience with our team!...
Our ladies love what they do & have hearts of gold!
Selena L
5.0
8/03/2023
They are all the sweetest & make you feel like they’ve known you forever! Everybody seems genuinely happy for you & cheers you on all the way to the wedding day. I don’t think I’d ever be able to recommend them enough! Alterations were done here as well & my dress fit so perfectly!!
response 02/14/2024
Hi Selena! Our team really is the friendliest bridal team in Northwest, Indiana. It really...
does feel like you're shopping with your best friend! We appreciate your continuous love & support. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Angela K
5.0
8/02/2023
Elegance is the absolute best! I HIGHLY recommend. The stylists made me feel so comfortable and special! I speak of them so highly every time I tell my loved ones about my dress shopping experience. I am so thankful I have such a wonderful memory of this experience! 10/10 :)
Faith J
5.0
8/01/2023
Love the ladies at Elegance! From the day I first tried on dresses to the day I picked up my dream gown, everyone was so kind and professional. Thank you for helping me have the wedding dress of my dreams for my special day!
Marilyn L
5.0
8/01/2023
I’m getting married for the 2nd time and I had a lot of anxiety about doing this whole process again. I had gone to several stores, boutiques, even online shopping and was having NO luck. My mom suggested Elegance, and right away it was a different experience. The women running the store make you feel like a beauty queen. They found me the perfect dress and have been outstanding with communication throughout the whole process. I loved my experience and would recommend them to anyone!
Camille S
5.0
8/01/2023
I knew I wanted to go with Elegance the moment I interacted with them at a bridal show. The employees are so nice and go above and beyond. I found the perfect dress at Elegance and can’t wait to wear at my upcoming wedding. They made wedding dress shopping so easy and stress free!
Danna D
5.0
8/01/2023
Words can not describe how incredible Elegance is!! From the moment you enter to the last alteration appointment you will feel like the star!! My groom also found his fit for the big day and he was a little nervous about wearing a white suit and the girls did amazing showing him all his options!! (Also keeping my dress a secret)
Amanda B
5.0
8/01/2023
Elegance was the BEST place to find my wedding gown. Sarah was so fun and encouraging throughout the whole process! I found my dream wedding dress!! Every staff member was incredible! 10/10 recommend going to Elegance!
Samantha R
5.0
1/25/2023
Elegance was the best place to get my custom one of a kind wedding dress. They made my vision come to life. They are so friendly and patient and make every visit fun!! They killed it for my bridesmaids dresses and tuxes for groomsmen. They were quick to fix any issues that came about. 100% recommend.
response 09/05/2023
Hi Samantha! We miss seeing you all around our boutique. Thank you so much for leaving a r...
eview, your gorgeous fall wedding will always be our number one inspiration picture.
Angelica A
5.0
7/13/2021
I found the perfect dress with them yesterday. They are super friendly, informative and helpful. I recommend everyone just checks them out. I promise you’ll fall in love with their dresses and the staff
Victoria H
5.0
10/26/2020
Staff was WONDERFUL for every appointment. They helped me find the dress and my sisters matron of honor dress. They were very fun to work with at every appointment. The fittings were my absolute favorite thing to go to. I’m still trying to find an opportunity to wear the dress again.
cassandra A
5.0
8/17/2020
I found an amazing dress and they were super nice. We also got all of our wedding party's dresses/tux there and my husband got his tux there.
Gina F
5.0
8/14/2020
I found my wedding dress within 20 minutes of being at Elegance. They had such a great selection of gowns and they truly made it an easy and wonderful experience!
Charolette (the owner) and the girls who work at elegance are probably the sweetest people I've ever met. Even when covid forced me to postpone the wedding, elegance made sure to work with me every step of the way.
I would absolute recommend elegance to any bride looking for a gown and bridesmaid dresses!
Haajar S
5.0
4/12/2020
This little boutique is a hidden gem! I found my dream wedding dress here, and the Elegance team helped make everything about it perfect! They were so supportive and positive--not like some places where they pressure you to buy buy buy right away. I felt comfortable getting my dress from here. 10/10 recommend!
Tracy I
5.0
10/29/2018
They were amazing! From my first two visits to choose my dress, to my final fitting and dress pick up, they worked with me to figure out exactly what I wanted for my wedding day, make sure my alterations were done on time, and that I was comfortable. I got so many compliments on my bustle, and it was so quick and easy for my bridesmaids to get it done so I could get back to the party!
Chadd P
5.0
2/05/2018
This is the first shop we went to & they were so welcoming. They listened to what she wanted, directed us where to look & pulled some that they thought would fit. They were very tentative to my daughter & that's such a big part of the day. Now, we did visit several others, some good, some really BAD! I would recommend to any bride. They had a nice selection to choose from & she found her gown!
Jaime J
5.0
1/12/2018
Nice
Dawn S
5.0
3/15/2017
I just ordered my wedding dress from Elegance and will not be seeing it for a few months, but as of right now, I am so very very impressed with the service and attention I received. I have nothing bad to say about my experience. Thanks for helping me find my perfect dress, Tammy!
Rebekah F
5.0
1/12/2017
My mom and I drove close to two hours to check out this bridal shop! We were extremely impressed with the plus size gown selection, prices, staff friendliness, perks/thank you gifts from the owner and staff for purchasing with them, and ease of trying on and seeing fully what I will look like in my dress on my wedding day! Very professional staff along with super friendly and helpful. Being a bigger girl you feel insecure and awkward going into a bridal shop thinking you have less options but when I mentioned something bout wanting to try on a certain dress but it was too small I was encouraged to try it on anyways because they'd make it to where I could get a good enough visual of how it'd look on me, in my size. The employees were supportive of anything I wanted to try on and were NOT pushy to a way of making anyone feel uncomfortable! So far so good and would highly recommend anyone to go to this bridal shop no matter how close or far of a drive it it worth it:D We were so pleased with the ease of it all we bought a gown, veil, and flower dress!!!!
Tamara A
5.0
8/19/2014
I recieved a FREE wedding dress from this vendor through the 'Brides Across America' program which gives free gowns to military members and their spouses. I was bracing myself for the worst when I walked in since they were making no commission on me, but from start to finish...it was amazing! The staff was WONDERFUL!! So helpful and patient. They even sent me a postcard after congratulating me on my decision. They never pressured me to buy other items and were quite frankly the nicest people I have ever done 'business' with. HIGHLY recommend!
Tiffany G
5.0
7/27/2014
The staff at Elegance Bridal was great from the receptionist to my bridal consultant Rachel. Rachel was great! She was knowledgeable and had a great personality. She was able to help me find my dream dress after I did not have much luck the night before at another bridal shop! Rachel knew her stuff and knew exactly what would look great on me. Once I found my dress I felt like a princess and the entire Elegance staff all assisted in making my family and I feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the process! I will be back to Elegance and to work with Rachel to find my bridesmaid dresses and my Mom's dress! I would recommend Elegance Bridal to anyone! You guys rock :)
Samantha F
5.0
10/19/2013
My dress was perfect
response 10/21/2013
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