Genevieve's Bridal Couture

ss. I had paid in full for the dress and realized after I left that there was a promotion they were offering to get a discount. I called the store and spoke with Maya who applied the discount with no hesitation and I was given the refund directly back on my card. The shop is gorgeous and has lots of styles to choose from. I definitely recommend this place for all future brides!

s consultant that I have met. She made me feel so comfortable, which is important, and helped me find MY dress! 5 Star experience!

out with a dress I wasn't expecting, but that I absolutely LOVE.

was the only person in the boutique, so the appointment felt very personal. They carry a lot of dresses that I felt like were unique and exciting, and I ended up purchasing my dress here. I highly recommend checking out Genevieve's bridal!

ask to ensure that you find what you're looking for. I will recommend this salon to all of my family and friends. It is truly the best!

d a dress of each style and let me try them all on. 13 dresses later and I knew the first one was THE one for me. Thank you so much for making my experience that much better!! I felt like a princess on my wedding day!

they helped me pick out (and celebrate!) the perfect dress. Loved the experience and would recommend them for finding a high quality, in-trend dress.

Plus, the store is so chic and stylish that trying on dresses in the open, natural-light of the store brought such beauty to every gown they have. Monika, you made this moment so wonderful and stress-free! Thank you for making me feel comfortable and being so accommodating. I couldn't be happier with my decision!

oming me. The consultant was amazing! I had a couple of pictures and a description of what I liked but didn’t have anything specific in mind. She started by pulling dresses similar to my pictures and then encouraged me to try a few other styles just to see. I liked what I had “envisioned” but ended up falling IN LOVE with a different style that she had suggested! It was the second dress I tried and no matter what else I tried after that, nothing compared. She explained the details of each dress thoroughly and showed me what they would look like bustled. In the end we put my favorite dress back on and they gave me a veil and jewelry and I knew it was the one. They let my bridesmaids take all the pictures we wanted and gave us a champagne toast. After I was back in normal clothes I got an “I said yes” pic and they explained the ordering process. My consultant was BEYOND thorough and made the experience amazing instead of stressful. The prices were more than reasonable and the staff is fantastic. They custom order the dress according to size and don’t do alterations but partner with an awesome shop in Arlington Heights; make sure you visit and order at least 8-10 months in advance. I would absolutely recommend Genevieves to ALL future brides! They are friendly, thorough, fun, and pressure-free.

and patient with me! I would HIGHLY recommend this store to anyone looking for their wedding dress!

back a second time with my bridesmaids and they agreed that I had to say yes to the dress! We had been to multiple salons downtown and had not seen anything we liked. But Genevieve’s had a great selection at an affordable price! My dress was under my budget and I couldn’t be happier. It was a perfect experience made possible by Maya and Genevieve’s!

rly and she was AMAZING at helping me find my dress. She knew what I wanted before I even did and all the dresses she selected for me were beautiful. We had another fitting that afternoon, but I had my heart set on the dress from Genevieve's. We called Carly back that afternoon and went straight over and bought it. She let us pop some champagne and hang out even though it was almost time for them to close. It was a great experience from finding the dress, purchasing, and the fitting when I picked it up. I would highly recommend coming here!

had the entire place to ourselves and the team was so welcoming. I loved the mix of me picking out dresses but also they picked some out. Monika was so sweet and super attentive. She knew all the right questions to ask. I knew I had found the dress of my dreams when she told me to picture my fiancé and I immediately started crying. I had another appointment lined up and ended up canceling it. Monika even offered to pay for the cancellation fee that the other salon was going to charge me. I am beyond happy that not only did I find my dress but that I had such an amazing experience. I would 10/10 recommend Genevieve’s to anyone!

ave an open mind. The dress consultant picked out some dresses for me and I got to chose some myself and what do you know I ended up buying the first dress she picked out. Although I left the store without purchasing the dress at first, none of the other stores compared in service and options. Genevieve’s bridal squeezed me in the same day to come back and retry the dress on that I fell in love with and ended up purchasing! They congratulated us with a champagne toast and it was one of best days of wedding planning so far :)

dress so fast but I couldn't help but say yes!!

mmend this shop and Karly to any brides in the area looking for a great experience and amazing dress selections.

y appointment right away. Monika asked what my style was and about my wedding venue to get a sense of what I was looking for. She let my mom and I look around the store and point out specific dresses that I'd like to try on, and Monika picked out others that she thought I would like. We had the entire store to ourselves, which was awesome. Monika was so knowledgeable about each dress I was interested in and was able to answer all of my questions (i.e., What would this look like if it was lined? Could I get the sleeves changed? I don't like this part, could it be altered?). I wound up choosing my dress at this appointment, and Monika poured my mom and me some champagne to celebrate. I would definitely recommend shopping at Genevieve's and working with Monika!

ultant, did an amazing job! She knew exactly what I wanted and pulled beautiful dresses right from the start! Genevieve’s has a beautiful selection of dresses that can fit any bride’s vision. So much time and care was given at my appointment. I did not feel rushed at all. Monika was more than willing to pull multiple dresses so that I could have a wide selection choice! I also love that the salon has champagne on hand so that you can celebrate once you say yes to the dress! Choose Genevieve’s for a beautiful selection of dresses, knowledgeable and thoughtful consultants, and an overall magnificent experience!

from. Once I tried on a few dresses, the girl helped listen to which parts I liked and which I didn't, and ended up bringing the perfect dress over that I ended up getting! I had no idea what features I wanted, so she really helped narrow it down for me. I went to one other shop the same day (I had an appointment and was always told you can't get the first one) but I kept going back to the dress at Genevieve's in my mind. The other place I went didn't treat me as amazing as I felt at Genevieve's, the entire experience was awesome let alone how much I loved the dress. I told the girl about the other appt but how I was 99% sure this was it, so she brought out champagne for saying yes to the dress. I was even given a 10% discount for memorial day weekend. Such a great place!! I can't rave enough.

nd on while you out the dress on in the dressing room. I found myself being worried that I would step on the material and ruin it. Also it would be nice if they had some robes that you can slide on and off while you wait for the next dress to try on. I found it to be a little awkward/weird standing in my bra and underwear waiting for my next dress to be handed to me. But the lighting and mirrors when you walk out in the dress to where your family and friends sit is amazing. I found myself liking the dresses more in that lighting rather than in the dressing rooms. But overall great experience. Beautiful dresses! They have much more contemporary modern looking dresses which I loved!

credible seamstress. However, Genevieve's makes it sound like alterations would be far less than they were. They order the dress so gigantic that it took half a dozen fittings to size. We also ordered a veil, and they gave it to us scrunched up in a little bag and told us to have our seamstress steam it. Seriously? So, $25 later, we got it done. It would be nice to be given the veil ready to go. But, the salespeople don't seem interested in going the extra mile.

I went back a few hours later and bought the dress! I 110% recommend Genevieve’s for any bride looking to find their dream dress! I had so many dresses pinned on Pinterest not thinking I would ever find my dream dress so quickly! Monika helped me out and she was so amazing!

she picked up on everything I said. She was able to pull dresses that I loved even though they weren't the style I initially described. Also, Monika wasn't pushy at all, she completely let me take my time. And when I found my dress she was genuinely happy for me. The dress I found was absolutely beautiful and a dream! The best part was that most dresses were completely within my budget. I was nervous about finding my dream dress for under $2,500, but I had a huge selection of dresses within my price range there. I have nothing but great things to say!

e and even found my dress! However, my one issue was the size they ordered me. It was quite large, and I went to a few seamstresses to get quotes on alterations and they all said it was going to be quite expensive because they had to take it in quite a bit everywhere. I would definitely recommend this shop as they did make the dress try-on process super easy and comfortable! The shop also had a beautiful selection of dresses. I just wish I had said something sooner about the size they ordered me.

ence I’ve had in a bridal salon ever!!

d pulled dresses accordingly - even as my idea of what I wanted started to change (I'm sure there's no surprise there). She never pressured me into anything and didn't try to sell me on anything I wasn't sure of. I was impressed with the selection and everything surprisingly fell into my budget. I loved having the whole place to myself, it really made the experience laid back and super special. Overall a great experience and definitely would recommend.

ven had a welcome sign with my name on the door. My stylist, Karly, helped me pick out some great options based on my vision for my wedding - and we had a blast playing dress up with some that weren’t quite my vision either! I would definitely recommend to any bride-to-be!

worked with Carly to try on my dresses. She asked what I liked, picked some stuff out, let me pick some stuff out, and then we started trying stuff on! Carly was very attentive to what I wanted, and completely catered to me. After trying on a few, I liked a few different things about a few different dresses and I asked if there was a type of dress that combined everything. She pulled something that we hadn’t originally picked out and it was almost perfect! The few things I wanted in my dress that this didn’t have on its own, Carly found a way to add them in and give it the touch I wanted. I cried in this dress after she pulled everything together so we all knew this was the one. Everything about Genevieve’s was amazing. I’d highly recommend making an appointment with their team!!!

r I tried on the first dress, she pointed out another based on what she heard my group and I talking about. Even though it wasn't part of the many dresses we had pulled, I tried that one next and it was PERFECT. Honestly, I cannot imagine a more perfect dress for me to wear on my wedding day. Karly did a great job of both helping me try on the dresses, play with accessories, and also take a step back as my friends and family and I talked about what WE loved and tried to play with things. It was all just such an amazing and perfect experience. It felt personalized, I never felt rushed or pressured into anything, and loved everything about the entire visit.

with me the same day. A wonderful experience and I am so in love with the dress!

ect dress from a plethora of options. The shop is clean, quiet and inviting. The people who joined me enjoyed the experience as much as I did. I'd highly recommend Genevieve's.

n really quick and before I knew it I was trying on the dress! Didn’t fall in love with it so they asked my style and pulled dresses for me to try on. I had zero expectation to find the one. Well, fourth dress I put on was it. Different than anything I thought I could wear and I had my moment. The boutique is beautiful, staff is wonderful and they make you feel like the center of store. I would recommend Genevieve’s to every bride because we all deserve to have our moment! I can’t wait for my dress to come in!

t show me dresses that were above it! I went to a few other places that tried to show me dresses $1,000+ over budget. I even bought my belt here for the dress! I'm giving 4 stars because my dress was supposed to be ordered to length, so I wouldn't have to get it shortened, and it was still about 2-3 inches too long. However, I loved the experience here and my dress!

I loved how special they made me feel when I said, “yes!”

the dress of my dreams and the team at Genevieve's was amazing and helped make the process so easy!!

t wait to wear it in just a few months!!!!

you feel like a princess. They make it so easy for you. Found the most perfect dress and had the most amazing experience once I said yes!

udget too), I can't thank them enough!

on. The actual place itself is so cute too - basically like a huge modern loft-looking place filled with gorgeous dresses. And it was just me trying on dresses, so it was super private and comfortable. I tried on maybe 15 dresses total in other places and can honestly say that Genevieve’s Bridal had the most gorgeous dresses and at the best prices (which I was not expecting at all, especially because the quality was amazing). Ultimately, I found my dream dress, enjoyed a glass of champagne with my mom, and the fitting and ordering took maybe another 20 minutes. I recommend Genevieve’s Bridal 100%.

and want each girl to feel beautiful in her dress. They are so patient and listen to what your vision is. I'm so glad I bought my dress here, and I loved it as much on my wedding day as I did on the day I bought it.

dress and even though it took me three times coming back to the salon to be sure, they were so patient and kind with me. I cannot wait for my dress to come in!! Thank you so much for helping to find me the one and making my vision a reality. I would recommend that anyone and everyone go to Genevieve's! :)

THE one- crazy how that happens) . I hope everyone gets the opportunity to meet these ladies, see all their beautiful gowns and their amazing location!! Can't wait to come back for the first official fitting!

esses for weddings I stood up in, at chain bridal stores, I was extremely nervous about how this would go. Walking up to the boutique, there was a personalized sign welcoming me. Going inside, Maya, the owner, and Francesca, a Bridal Stylist, were awaiting my arrival, and from the moment I walked in it was all about me. It was a very intimate and private experience, completely focused on me - during your appointment time, there is no one else inside but you and your guests with the staff. The boutique is absolutely breathtaking and all of the designer dresses and accessories are just beautiful! They fully embraced me and paid attention to and listened to all of the details I provided prior to my appointment and during. Both Maya and Francesca were just amazing! I felt so incredibly relaxed, comfortable, and special the entire time. It didn't take long before I said: "Yes to the dress"! I am completely in love with my dress and so grateful for the entire experience at Genevieve's Bridal Couture! I want to thank Maya and Francesca with all of my heart for this unforgettable moment and helping me find the absolute perfect dress for my big day! I highly recommend Genevieve's Bridal Couture to any future bride!

elp you with every step of the process. They’ll pull dresses for you based on what you’re trying on and help you stay on budget if that’s of concern. When my dress came in I was able to try it on and even then Maya was there if I needed anything. All in all I would recommend Genevieve’s to any of my friends wedding dress shopping in the future.

sca and Maya had researched my venue, read through what I was looking for, and asked better questions to understand my style/comfort. They had a fantastic variety of dresses, let me "shop" through the salon unpressured, and also encouraged me to try on different ideas. I ended up going with the "curve ball" dress and something I didn't expect but absolutely love it! Francesca and Maya were great to work with and made me feel so comfortable. During my purchasing appointment, Francesca was so sweet to not only me but my whole family who came with. The salon is decorated great - very airy & welcoming (even a sign with my name on it at the front door); it did not feel like some of the older salons I visited with dingy dressing rooms. Would reccommend this place to anyone!

dress offerings they provided were all beautiful and affordable. We came during the week and had the whole store to ourselves which made the experience so personal and lovely. Shop with Genevieve's if you are looking for a one of kind experience and a day all about you! Thank you both for everything!

my concerns, and I never ever felt like they were pushing anything on to me or trying to get me to up my budget. To top it off, they have a beautifully curated selection of dresses!

ent to Genevieve's website and saw that they were having an Augusta Jones trunk show that was ending the next day--in 12 hours. Around midnight, I emailed Genevieve's (on a lark, fully expecting a long wait list for appointments) and I was so delighted that I got a response from Maya first thing in the morning (on a Sunday!) saying that she could squeeze me in later that day. So we hopped in the car, drove to Barrington, and found my dream dress, which I ordered on Monday morning! I still can't believe I went from inspiration to purchase in less than 36 hours. Both Francesca and Maya were really accommodating and helpful, and I found the setting to be very comfortable and relaxing, but also responsive and, obviously, super prompt! I am so happy with my purchase and am very grateful that everyone at Genevieve's was so flexible and accommodating. Thank you!!

bsolutely blown away with the wonderful customer service! When they asked me if it was the dress, i was in happy tears as i said yes!!! They then popped champagne to top it all off! This boutique made finding my dress truly one of the best experiences in my life! Thank you Genevieves!

different styles and most importantly listened to what I wanted to feel on my wedding day. And boy did I find the right dress- totally different than what I originally thought I was going to be wearing and I couldn't be any more excited about my decision! The ladies made me feel very special and did not push for me to buy anything- they even encouraged me to take a few days, think about it and then if I'm still thinking about THE dress, feel free to come back and order it. It was so refreshing not to have the added pressure of having to buy the dress right that minute. Honestly, an amazing experience and the ambiance of the shop is just spectacular- you completely forget you're right down the street from the mall. I absolutely loved everything about it and I can't wait for my dress to come in! Highly recommend Genevieve's to anyone looking for a stress-free, special and fun experience looking for their wedding dress! Thank you Francesca and Maya!

by name and helped my friends and I choose dresses for me to try on. Once we had all of the styles I liked, Monika helped me into all of the dresses and answered all of the questions my friends and I had about each one. Once I narrowed my choices down to two, she helped me to try them on again so that I could compare them. I was leaning more towards one dress, and once she added the veil, the deal was done. I had found my dream dress and veil! Once I said yes to the dress, we were offered a Champagne toast to celebrate, and it was the perfect way to end the day. I would recommend Genevieve's Bridal Couture to any bride. My experience was so much fun, and the consultants and owner were extremely friendly and helpful. Plus, they have a variety of beautiful dresses in all different styles. I can't wait to go back when my dress comes in!

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es you feel like it's your day. The store is beautiful, and clean. Maya and Monica were amazing and helpful, so friendly and patient! It was a GREAT first experience trying on dresses. Although I did not find my dress here, I would recommend it to everyone to try!

by hearing what I was looking for in a gown and searching for it. I just ordered my bridal gown with them last Wednesday and Francesca was so amazing to work with both days! My mom and I felt so cared for while working with her, and she is so bubbly, encouraging, and kind. She even greeted us both with hugs :)

to Monika. Maya (the owner) is so wonderful with helping get the dress ready is such short amount of time since I only have 3 months until my wedding. She was on top of it and made sure to put a rush order for me to make my special day possible. She has kept in touch since the beginning. I would highly recommend going to Genevieve's for a wedding dress!

l gown and style of your wedding, secondly the hospitality (from closing down the entire store for your appointment, the friendly staff.. to the champagne when you make your decision) and lastly the overall value and quality of the gown. I knew what I wanted in a gown but now I feel like I received something more than what I could have ever imagined! Thank you Genevieve's!!

2-3 bridal groups at a time, you feel like the day is for you. Monica was great at giving me tips and adding dresses to try on that she thought would look good even if I️ wasn’t sure. Thank you for a great experience!

so helpful. I never felt pressured and would never in a million years imagine that buying a wedding dress would be this easy. Through process of elimination, I found the perfect dress and I couldn’t be happier. All the dresses that were picked out for me were all in my budget and the selection of dresses was amazing. I am so happy that I picked Genevieve’s as my first and last stop. Thank you for making this experience so pleasant and easy. Highly recommend!

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ay because I wanted to make sure I wouldn't like a similar version in a different material first. Maya tracked down the dress I wanted to try on and had it shipped to the store in a week. $25 was a small price to pay to know for sure what dress I wanted. Once I tried that shipped dress on I knew that the first dress was the one for me! I think I made the decision in 5 minutes I can honestly say I am very happy with my decision and very happy with my dress.