Elite Bridal

wonderful and patient with me as I talked through what I wanted and didn't want. I ended up trying on like 17 dresses that day. Jill was the consultant that I worked with and she was great. As I tried on a dress she would always ask me what I thought and if I wanted to show my family that came with me. She never once made me feel pressured. Jill really listened to how I was feeling and what I liked and would go grab other dresses for me that would fit the criteria for what I was looking for. I ended up walking out with my dress that day and canceling my appointment at another Salon. We also worked with Stacey on the bridesmaids jumpsuits. I didn't like a lot of options and she showed us the jumpsuits and I fell in love with them. Stacey worked with us to make sure the jumpsuits would fit all my girls nicely as there was quite a range of body types. Unfortunately, the jumpsuit I choose didn't come in the colors I was looking for but the Studio didn't know until they went to order them. Ann called me to inform me immediately after finding out. I was not in the area so she worked with me over the phone to resolve the issue. Ann took initiative to reach out to the designer to voice their concerns that they weren't informed and worked with me to find the best alternative jumpsuit. They ended up working out great and looked absolutely amazing on all four of my girls!!! This could have been a major issue and stressors in wedding planning but Ann and the entire staff worked super hard and quick and made it right within days of being notified about the colors!! Seriously within three days of getting the call I had new jumpsuits for the girls and they were ordered based off the measurements they girls had given. I had not seen the jumpsuits in person or on any of my girls until months later. Ann had agreed that if I didn't like them when I saw them later that we could return them at no charge and we will find something I do like. Ann promised that if we need to pick something new they would be ordered on express order. Fortunately, the second jumpsuits were amazing and I didn't have to take her up on that but it gave me such relief knowing that I didn't just agree to something I didn't like. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better dress appointment for myself or ladies to work with to make sure my girls were in top shape! Everyone looked amazing!!!!! I wish I could give more than a 5 star review.

then arrived in store 10 minutes early and they were not ready for me even at my appointment time. No dresses were pre-picked out, dressing room wasn't ready, the 'stage' and chairs were filled with things. The bridal salon wasn't even full and several people seemed to be standing around, yet weren't cleaning up. Very disappointed since I had seen great reviews of this place. I am thinking it was because of my budget.

in and our girl helped me narrow down what I was looking for and was very patient. Once I tried on "the one", I was sold and they were very generous to give me some gifts when we checked out. They were even able to let us pay for the dress overtime since I was there about 11 months in advance. Coming back to pick up the dress was easy as was true to fit. It was the perfect dress and made me feel like a princess.

cloths, chairs, and uplights for our receptions. They also provided beautiful chair covers and bows, as well as a curtained backdrop for our ceremony. I would definitely recommend them! They were super professional and responsive.

ed accessories to go with the dresses I liked. I was very happy and confident with the dress I picked, and it came in earlier than expected! I had the same excellent service when shopping for a veil to go with it. As an Elite Bride, I also got a $100 accessory credit, as well as discounted steaming the week of the wedding. You also get discounts on other Elite services! I went to multiple shops when looking for my wedding dress, and Elite was the absolute best.

om Elite: 1) I bought my wedding dress and veil through Elite Bridal and my mom bought her Mother of the Bride’s dress- my mom and I had so much fun finding my dress there- they have COUNTLESS options for all budgets and styles! If you book an appointment in advance I know there is the option to have a VIP experience, I decided to save some money and just went with a regular visit in the afternoon, during the week, and still felt like a VIP!! All of the ladies at Elite Bridal were wonderful and very easy to work with! 2) We did limo through Elite Limos and originally booked the Escalade limo, for a decent price. However, the Escalade had an unfortunate incident with a deer the week before our wedding but Kaitlin & Ryan were very kind and offered to upgrade us for free to the Party Bus or Hummer Limo- we chose the party bus and it was fantastic! 3) We chose to have our DJ through Elite Entertainment and Jeff Blankenship wound up being our guy! We received so many compliments all night on how awesome the DJ and music was and how no one had ever seen so many people on the dance floor through the whole night! Everyone is talking about how much fun they had at our wedding and I think Jeff & Elite Entertainment had a lot to do with that!! Thank you!! 4) We also chose to do Chiavari Chairs through Elite Entertainment, and they were beautiful!! I received a lot of compliments on how pretty they were and really added to the ambiance in the room! 5) Stacy from Elite helped us order tuxes through Jim’s Formalwear and all of the tuxes looked great on the guys and they said they were very easy to order. Many of them needed to order them from out of state or far away (more than half actually!) and they also said it was a very easy process. My husband actually needed a different size jacket and vest when he received his in the mail and when he called Jim’s Formalwear to get the new size it came in the mail very quickly TWICE!! He received it in the mail in plenty of time for us to get married. All in all- we would choose Elite all over again for the quality of service that they provided. Every interaction that I had with them via e-mail, phone, or in person was equally as personable and helpful. I have heard that some people in the area don’t go with Elite because it’s too “pricey” but I disagree- if you choose them for multiple services then you end up getting discounts galore! We actually saved money by going with them for so many things AND received high quality and trustworthy services! We ended up having severe rain all day during our wedding and some things needed to be moved around last minute- my aunt who was acting as our day- of coordinator on my behalf said that Elite was very easy to work with and that between her, Kaitlin from Elite, and Caitlin from the Regent (our ceremony and reception location) everything was taken care of! I can’t thank all of the Elite Entertainment & Bridal employees enough for everything! We had the best day ever and I know that was in huge part to all of you!!

nd not "pushy." My mom and I were both picky about our dresses and they helped both of us find something we love. I would recommend them to anyone who wants the bridal boutique experience

y was so incredibly helpful in finding dresses and I had made my decision on my dress in about 45 minutes from when we got there. The Pronovias dress I chose had a nude color underlay and we had asked if it was possible to order it in any other color. Stacy informed me that I could order it in full ivory and I took a gamble since I couldn’t see what it would actually look like until it came in. When I went to go pick it up in the new color I was in love!!! I can’t wait to see how it looks in our photos when we get them back. Thank you so much to Stacy and everyone at Elite for making my dress shopping experience a great and easy process!!

e Bridal was a pleasure to work with and made me feel so special while shopping for the perfect dress. Highly recommend!

a range of styles while still listening to my likes and dislikes. She was friendly, professional, and made it easy to find the perfect dress. I'm so glad I chose Elite!

how the weekend I was there, increasing the selection! My consultant was very patient with me, understanding and flexible. I wasn't sure what exactly I was looking for and she helped me figure that out, and guided me through the process of elimination. I wound up buying my dress and love the end result. Was sent a follow up thank you email, and given all kinds of coupons for vendors in the area. Would highly recommend!

y recommend shopping here for your wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and more!

ng to be the biggest waste of time her esince i had such a small budget for my wedding dress. my consultant was so easy to work with though and she understood my budget and tried to stay within reason. we ended up finding my DREAM DRESS and it is a Sophia Tolli, priced at $2000 and i was so sad because i did not want to spend anywhere near that for my dress and my consultant knew that and knew i wanted it and they talked and ended up getting the dress for $500!!!!!!!!!! this was honestly the trip of a lifetime and had i of not gone here id walking down the aisle in a dress i only liked, not LOVED. i am so happy i went here and will never regret that choice! if you have the chance to look for your dress here, DO IT! YOU WONT REGRET IT!

ie. Disappointed to say the least. Mervet is a dream with the dresses, the rest of the stress I could of lived without.

ty they had. I had been to a competitor’s store prior and let’s just say I was a little discouraged and down in the dumps about dress shopping. I am a size 24 and at the store we previously visited they only had about 2 things in my size and on top of that they were all very dated and not my style. My outlook totally changed the moment we walked into Elite and met with Lexi and she showed us all of their plus size options. I was thrilled that I didn’t have to go out on a limb and order something I was unable to actually try on and just hope that it would look pretty on me in my size. Lexi asked us to browse through all of the dresses and said to pull the dresses I would like to try. She did say there was one dress that she would like me to try because she believed I would like it. I absolutely fell in love with the gown Stella York she suggested (also totally shows she knows what she’s doing!!!). She also presented us with the perfect veil to match as well as a headband. She was also not pushy when we decided to hold off a little longer on purchasing jewelry. I would highly recommend anyone that is shopping for their special day to put Elite on your list. I would also highly suggest using Lexi as your sales consultant. She was understanding, helpful, and made finding the perfect dress a lot of fun. Plus, you get a lot of other valuable perks being an “Elite Bride”!

o browse dresses. I can't say enough good things about this salon!!!!

us. In fact after I asked for a couple bandaids so my MOH wouldn't bleed onto dresses she made herself scarce. We didn't even tell her we were leaving.

all that you need to in order to feel satisfied. They offer discounts to their Elite Entertainment if you purchase through Elite Bridal. I am so glad that I chose Elite Bridal!

icago, I knew that I wanted to at least check out Elite for their huge selection of wedding gowns. I also chose Elite because they offer a VIP Appointment in which you go in after the store has closed for the day, with as many people as you'd like, and not only do you get to shop and try on dresses privately, they provide limo transportation and refreshments. Choosing to do the VIP Appointment was one of the best things I did in the process of planning our wedding. Elite sent a very friendly driver in a limo to pick up me and my large entourage of 9 people for our appointment. They had delicious snacks, desserts, and even champagne for a toast before we started! Weeks before my appointment, Elite emailed me to ask what specific dresses I had in mind, what our wedding colors were, and what my future husbands email was. For the appointment they had pulled a few dresses already, set up a display wedding gown and bridesmaid dress, and the cherry on top was the surprise note from my now husband that they gave me to read before I started. It was such a sweet and meaningful touch, and after my cousin read it aloud, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. That gesture set such a warm, exciting, and intimate tone for the appointment. I probably tried on 14 gowns, but Mervet was so patient and helpful with each one. We tried a wide variety of gowns, just to make sure, and I had a blast modeling them for my family and seeing their reactions. We narrowed it down to 3 and I got to say "Yes!" to the dress of my dreams. It was definitely a day I will cherish forever. We also used Elite for my bridesmaid's dresses and the tuxedos. Every step of the way, Elite was in excellent contact with me and my now husband about when things arrived in the store and they were so flexible allowing my mom or aunt to pick up most of the items, as we live in Chicago. Elite truly knows the meaning of great customer experience, and I highly recommend all brides use them!

riendly and really made me feel like a princess. The salon itself is spacious and beautiful. Thank you for all your help!

ng for a bridal gown in Central Illinois, I highly recommend you stop at Elite Bridal!

customer or sale. The whole experience was so much more overwhelming than I was expecting, but I never felt like I annoyed anyone with my indecisiveness. I am so in love with my perfect dress that I couldn't have found without their patience. I wish I could wear it more than once! Thank you Elite :)

mmend Elite Bridal to any bride who is looking for a wedding dress! I found the perfect one and I can not wait to walk down the aisle in it!

fall in love with a dress, the stylist made me feel pressured it would be gone in a day due to the trunk sale ending. It all felt so rushed and I would not recommend Elite. The dresses are beautiful, but it was pricier than I expected. On another occasion my mom and I went back into Elite to look together at dresses even though we didn't have an appointment and weren't intending on trying any on that day and the staff made us feel unwelcome as we browsed the dresses. Pretty disappointed.

anted. Other bridal salons didn't want you to do this, oddly enough. I found the dress that I love and can't wait for it to arrive!

pecial time, and have it all to our selves! I would recommend Elite over and over again!

inions and helped me decide on the perfect dress, but never made me feel like they were just out to make a sale. Also, the atmosphere in the store was great. There was plenty of space and mirrors, it never felt crowded or overwhelming. I would definitely recommend getting a dress here!

nce was nothing but pleasant. Some other stores I went to I felt pressured and rushed. At Elite, they allowed me to take my time and never pressured me to make a decision I wasn't ready to make. I truly felt like my consultant was there as my friend, and not a sales person. This truly made all the difference in the world! The store is beautiful and the dresses are absolutely stunning. I am so glad that I found Elite Bridal!

surements and making sure I ordered the dress that was right for me. I ended up paying a little extra to have the dress custom made to my measurements and it will save me a lot of money in alterations. I didn't even know that was an option but the ELITE staff made sure I was an informaed bride. Very professioanl staff, great customer service and a beautiful showroom...couldn't ask for anythign more!

l other bridal salons and trying on different dresses, I returned back to Elite Bridal in September and knew that it was the one! Kayla was such a great help and made my experience so fun and easy!

uestions, be available for consultations and extremely sweet. I recommend Elite to any bride hoping to have an amazing experience and have a plethora of choices to choose from.

We had to tell them three different times that two of my husband's groomsmen were no longer going to be involved in the wedding, and then they finally flat-out lost not only my husband's tux measurements, but the measurements for his groomsman. I sincerely hope that Elite has managed to fix their communication issues, but until they do, I would not suggest trusting them with anything BUT your own bridal gown.

mazing selection of dresses and are so helpful! Stephanie, my consultant, was so great! She was beyond patient, honest, and really made me feel good! I found my dream dress at Elite and would highly recommend anyone go there!

the salon, we were taken care of from the moment we walked in. We selected my dress, sash, veil, and bridesmaids dresses all at the same time, which was great to see everything together. They are sweet, thoughtful, never pushy, and really want to make you feel beautiful! I'd recommend them over and over again.

her time and really helped my self-esteem throughout. Even after we bought the dress, they were there for me every step of the way. I plan to highly recommend this Bridal Salon to every one I hear.

se. Did not get bridal party attire here, because it was just too expensive.

den. They are also upfront about who the designer is and on the pricing and when I told the girl my budget she actually stayed within it and I ended up getting a dress that was less than half my $1000 budget which I thought would never happen! The entire appointment I felt like I was the focus of the consultant and we were not being rushed at all, they even let us come back later in the day to make the decision without an appointment. My dress came way faster than expected. We thought the bridesmaids dresses were a little pricey so we went somewhere else for those, it would be nice if they offered some bridesmaids styles in price points under $200 but other than that this place was great!

as there. I did an VIP appointment so it was something special for my grandmothers, mom and future mom-in-law. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I tried on over 20 dresses and there were a ton more available if I didn't find the one. The attendant helping me dress asked questions that really helped narrow down what I was looking for. They had food, water and champagne set up for us. My dress came in on time and they helped me find some jewelry that worked well with the style. I would recommend Elite to anyone looking for a quality designer gown.

nd didn't like, and she showed me around the store, talked to me about different designers and styles, and stayed well within my budget. She even discouraged me from trying on a dress that I had picked out that was above my budget! I ended up buying a dress the same day, b/c the selection was gorgeous, the staff was amazing, and they made me feel like a princess. HIGHLY recommend Elite Bridal!

n Champaign! Their customer service is by far the best around. They treated me like I was family! I could go on forever about how they made my experience with them truly special. I will be getting my mothers dresses, bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, and tuxedos with them. I can't wait to work with Elite Entertainment for my DJ, Uplighting, and Linens. Thank you so much to Elite for helping me make my wedding perfect!

t my mother, and they let me bring a whole gang of people the next weekend to enjoy the whole experience. I look forward to buying all of my bridesmaids dresses here too! I would say look no further than Elite Bridal! The selection was great, but the service is out of this world! THANK YOU!