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LBR Bridal (Luxe Bridal Rack)

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(63)best-of-weddings

2165 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

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The New Luxe Way to Shop Designer Wedding Gowns!

LBR Bridal is THE bridal salon for all fashionista brides looking to secure the latest in designer bridal. We established our flagship fashion-chic bridal shop in Chicago, IL and we’ve since expanded into Birmingham, MI and Miami, FL. At LBR Bridal, we provide our clients with unsurpassed quality and style at a plausible price point. We’ve transformed the bridal shopping experience so you can say goodbye to stressful dress shopping and hello to your wedding dress haven! With our expert stylists on-hand to answer all of your questions, we put YOU first. We’re not commission based, so you won’t find any upselling here! We just want you to find the dress that’s perfectly you. As a woman-owned business, we strongly believe in supporting and lifting up other women. Our shopping experience is dedicated to empowering women to embrace themselves and their unique styles. We’re a salon by women, for women. And you’ll feel that positive energy as soon as you step in our door! LBR Chicago features the latest designers and most in-demand trends--and exclusive gowns you won’t be able to find anywhere else! Our two biggest passions? Making each and every bride’s big-day dress dreams a reality and the bridal design industry. So we know what’s what when it comes to the latest fashions and guiding a bride to her dream gown! We’re always working to bring you a variety of the best international designers—at desirable prices—so your wedding dress can be on the cutting edge of fashion while maintaining classic elegance. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the stress-free shopping experience at LBR Chicago and find the wedding dress of your dreams! Here are a few details about our Chicago salon: - Price Range: $1,200 - $5,500 - Made to Order Lead Times: 3-7 months - Sample Sizes: 8-12 - Designers: Pronovias, Eva Lendel, Calla Blanche, Wona Concept, Watters, Yaniv Persy, and more! - By appointment only

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Woman-owned Business
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Bridesmaid Dresses, Shower & Party Dresses, Wedding Dresses
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Alterations, Bridal Stylists, Custom Designs, Group Discounts, Online Ordering, Plus Size Available, Private Appointments Available
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Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

LBR Bridal (Luxe Bridal Rack) Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/18/2020 by Taylor G
The dresses are really gorgeous and at all price points! Had a poor experience with the sales team, if you are looking for a great experience with less pressure, go elsewhere.
Reviewed On 11/02/2020 by Bree F
Keturah and team were wonderful to work with at LBR! They took the time to get to know me and my wants & needs as a bride. I appreciated their attention to detail every step of the way! I went a different direction for my dress ultimately (and ...
by accident bc otherwise, it was LBR all the way!), but I'd highly recommend LBR to future brides for sure.
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Julie H
I loved every minute of my time here. From the preparation before the appt to the end where the entire shop/staff were cheering me on as I picked my dress! There was no pressure for time or even cost, just good people helping you find the dress...
that makes you the most happy!
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Carmann M
This was the first place I went to, and said yes to the third dress I tried on!! I came in with an idea of what I wanted, and a designer that I vibed with, but with no idea about fit/ how things would actually look on me. Greek Maria (vs. Itali...
an Maria lol) was my stylist and she NAILED my personality, which is not easy to do! I truly thought I was going to be impossible to please, because I wanted a classic/elegant dress, but somehow wanted to add colors/glitter/craziness to my look. Exhaustive searches online showed either one or the other. Maria picked up on my energy as soon as I walked in the door and pulled together a beautiful Eva Lendel elegant dress (Margo dress without the sleeves) THEN ADDED A GLITTER CAPE (Daniel cape only, not the dress). It's so perfect, and really captures my energy perfectly! Thank you so so so much Maria!!!
Reviewed On 8/13/2020 by Emily G
I cannot express how amazing this shop is! I worked with Keturah, who made the experience seamless and fun! She completely understood my vision and made it a reality. She is incredible at what she does, and quickly picked up on what I liked and...
didn't like. I didn't think my dream dress existed before I walked into Luxe Bridal Rack! I cannot recommend Keturah and this shop highly enough. Best experience ever, truly.
Reviewed On 7/15/2020 by Katie C
Let me start off by saying I LOVE my dress that I purchased at LBR, so the 2 star review is not about the quality of the dress. Rather it is about the customer service and the alterations department, read: get your dress altered elsewhere! I...
selected LBR as an option because I planned my wedding in 6 months and did not have time to buy a wedding dress at a traditional boutique where your dress takes months to get to the shop. I told the saleswoman my budget was $1700 for a dress. I found something for $1750 with tax and was pleased. The dress was already my size and the saleswoman said it fit well and would need minimal alterations (hem, some taking in at the bust, and a bustle added.) At the time I purchased the dress, I was told to make an alterations appointment 2 months before the date which seemed a little late to me, but she assured me it was enough time. No pricing for the alterations was discussed. I called the shop 2 months before the date to make an appointment and there were no appointments available until the following week when I was going out of town, so I had to make the appointment 3 weeks later than was recommended (appointments are Saturdays ONLY). At the first fitting, the alterations staff scolded me for not bringing my shoes. Maybe this is common knowledge but I had not in fact purchased them yet, and was never told to bring them. Then when it came time to discuss pricing, I was shocked to be told that alterations STARTED at $650. If I had had more time to shop around at this point, I would have chosen a different tailor. But I actually needed the dress in 3 weeks. I was shocked I was not told about pricing sooner as I was clear about my budget before I even bought the dress. The alterations staff agreed to drop the price to $450 given that the alterations were minor and I didn't have time to take it elsewhere at this point. About a week before I had to leave for my wedding, I picked up the dress and noticed there was a pin stuck in the hem line, several inches up from the bottom of the skirt. This indicated to me that the dress had not been hemmed. I called the store and the woman assured me that the seamstress had just left the pin accidentally and not to worry. I WISH I had tried WALKING in the dress after noticing this error. I was tripping on the skirt walking down the aisle and I'm convinced the inner skirt with the pin was in fact, NOT HEMMED. All in all, disappointed with the alterations but would still recommend the shop for purchasing only.
Reviewed On 7/14/2020 by Alison M
I had such an amazing experience at Luxe Bridal Rack! I went in only 2 months before my wedding, and I was very nervous knowing I would need to buy off the rack. However, their off the rack gowns were absolutely stunning, as well as every other...
dress in the shop! I was lucky enough to have Maria, the owner, for my appointment, and she was SO wonderful and knowledgable. I ended up finding the most gorgeous and unique dress for my big day!! I highly recommend putting this shop on your list!
Reviewed On 7/13/2020 by Rocio R
The staff at Luxe Bridal Rack, their inventory and the experience, attention to detail and more was all amazing! A huge shout out to Antonila who was critical to my experience! She was wonderful and warm, knowledgeable, provided amazing feedbac...
k and suggestions and made the experience so smooth. The alterations were great as well. I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you, Luxe Bridal Rack! (The wedding was 7.13.2019)
Reviewed On 6/30/2020 by petroula a
In October 2019 I found the dress! Beautiful geometric print, just enough train, but the color was a cream on white, the designer and I both agreed white on white! I pay the deposit for my dress in March 2020. Ample amount of time to alter and ...
have it ready prior to leaving for my 7/4/2020 date. covid. world pandemic. There was going to be an impact on when my dress would come, so March passed by... I completely understood, I did not hear anything from Luxe. Not a single word April passed by still no word. Beginning of May I sent an email: Hello Maria, I would like to connect about the dress I ordered back in october. Two weeks later: No call, no email. I called 2x left a voicemail, no call back. 3rd call. I finally connect w Maria. "Your dress did arrive in March, but it was the wrong color, so we sent it back. We should be getting your dress in white soon." Mid May, I call: update? "It's been shipped, should take time because of Covid" can you please update me? "of course" No update 1st wk June, I call: "It's in customs, should be here next week. We will be able to get it altered for yourJuly 4th date" 2nd wk of June I call, no answer leave a voicemail. 3rd wk of June: Sales associate leaves a voicemail would like to update you on your dress. June 25th: "We have an update! your dress Just Shipped on Sunday, we should get it by the end of next week!" I am getting married Next Saturday... do you understand what that means? She sets an appointment for Monday "You will have something to wear" The owner is not there. The dress is a sample & needs complete deconstruction, hemming and shortening. The sizing is not the same, the entire top portion of the garment is different. I wonder if this is someone else's dress. There is way too much to be done to be ready by 7/4. I ask them to show me something that wont need an entire overhall. I find something. They offer to sell me the dress at cost vs suggested retail (400 dollar difference to my original) The sales associate says has to forfeit her commission! Considering she has been the only person to help me this is not ok. My date is in 4 days. I have to use them for alteration. They want to charge 450 instead of 600 dollars. I have one chance to get this right and I picked a dress that would require very minimal adjustment, just a shortening and a bustle. I am scrambling because of multiple errors made by the retailer. This is a nightmare.
Reviewed On 5/02/2020 by Lauren N
I visited Luxe Bridal Rack this winter to look for my wedding dress and had a wonderful experience! The selection of dresses they have there was probably the best I saw in all my wedding dress shopping. They were all absolutely stunning and sup...
er diverse in terms of style, silhouette, designs, etc. The person I worked with did an amazing job of listening to what I was interested in and pulling a great selection of dresses. They were also super accommodating when the L was delayed and I arrived late to my appointment. I would definitely recommend any brides check out Luxe Bridal Rack for their stunning selection of dresses and wonderful service!
Reviewed On 2/08/2020 by Kate F
I had the best experience at Luxe Bridal Rack. Maria is incredibly knowledgeable and the store is lovely. I couldn't be happier with my dress and it's all thanks to Maria and her associate. She knew her inventory and was able to pull something...
perfect for me. I went in having virtually no idea of what I wanted but they were so helpful and I'm glad I went there. I feel like I got 'THE DRESS' - not just a regular old bridal gown, but something special that unique to me and my style and vibe. I LOVE IT. Couldn't be happier. Definitely check this place out.
Reviewed On 2/04/2020 by Honor B
I purchased my wedding dress from here and I couldn't be happier! This was the last salon I visited after a long day of appointments, and I felt refreshed after coming here. Our consultant was SO knowledgeable in all things bridal and fashion, ...
and she instantly made me feel comfortable. At no point during the appointment did I ever feel pressured into purchasing a dress, which was really important to me. I came back for a follow up appointment several weeks later when I felt ready to commit! The store is clean and the dresses are all very well kept. Everyone I’ve encountered so far has been so friendly and helpful! I highly recommend this salon!!
Reviewed On 1/28/2020 by Carley G
Working with Maria was PERFECT! She listened to exactly what I wanted and based off the inspiration pictures I had she was able to find me the perfect dress. I honestly thought I was just going in to try on some dresses and get a feel for wha...
t I like...but I ended up saying yes to the dress! And it was the first one she pulled for me! I am in love with my dress and Luxe Bridal Rack. Thank you for helping make this process easy, fun, and how I always imagined!
Reviewed On 12/18/2019 by Nadine S
The wedding dress shopping process was so exhausting and confusing until I went to Luxe Bridal and visited Maria and Koutra. I can't say enough about those two - who truly became more friends than sales ladies after this process. They sat me ...
down, helped me really think about my vision, gave me option after option to look at and try on, gave me recommendations for other places to look and advised me every step of the way. I knew that no matter what, I was buying a dress from them. They have the most amazing dresses - both to order and off the rack. And if they don't have what you want - they'll find it for you! They were honest, friendly, kind, and so fun and enjoyable to work with. We had a great time and I truly love those girls! You must check this place out and do yourself a favor!
Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by Shannon S
Antonella was my assistant/specialist for the day and she was absolutely amazing. I never felt rushed even though I’m sure my appointment went longer than it was intended to. After just a few dresses she had the perfect idea of what I wanted an...
d helped me to create the exact look i was going for. She was very professional very informative and very patient. I found my dress and was able to customize a dream look at an affordable price. She was amazing, the shop was beautiful and had a good selection! The only shop I went to and I found my dress and after 2.5 hours and a little trial and error. 10/10 would recommend
Reviewed On 11/08/2019 by Taylor S
Overall, I would say I had a good experience with this salon. Luxe was the very first store I went to, and I intentionally went alone so I wouldn't buy the first dress I tried on. I wanted to simply enjoy the experience of dress shopping, so I ...
made appointments with other salons over the next several weeks. But I ended up coming back to Luxe to purchase the very first dress I tried on. (Ironic, right?) It was gorgeous, one-of-a-kind, and had no issues whatsoever. My one complaint, though, was that the sales rep I worked with was overwhelmingly pushy. My dress was Vera Wang, and it was very, very expensive. Spending that much money was not a decision I wanted to enter into lightly. When I came back to try on the dress a second time, I told her I wanted to have a friend come back with me the next day to see it on me in it just once before I actually took it home. Her initial response was to tell me that she had another bride coming in to try on my dress the very next morning, which I believed. So I said okay and offered to make an appointment before the other bride was scheduled to come in. But she didn't want to schedule the appointment for me and started saying things like, "Trust me, you do not want to lose out on this dress" and "you don't need a friend to confirm that this is the dress for you" and "if you don't buy right now you will lose it." It was very overwhelming, and I got the impression that she just wanted to make the sale and that there wasn't another bride interested at all. While I understand this is typical in sales, it just wasn't the experience I hoped it would be. I bought the dress simply because I loved it and hadn't found another I thought was right for me. But had salon experience come into play, I would have probably purchased from another location.
Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Maya B
I am obsessed with Luxe Bridal Rack. It was my first time trying on dresses, and Antonila from the Chicago location made me feel immediately taken care of! I found a dress I loved right away but didn't feel like I could purchase anything withou...
t my mom and future mother-in-law there for the experience. I told Antonila I was in from Michigan since my sister lives in Chicago, and she reminded me there was a Luxe Bridal Rack in Michigan too! She offered to bring the dress I loved to Michigan for when my mom was in town from Florida so that my mom could be there to see it on me. When I got to the Michigan location this past weekend, Antonila and Maria were both there with the dress I loved and a bunch of others for me to try on! They are both so down to earth, not pushy (like many other shops) and so good at what they do. I ended up buying the dress and feel so confident it will be perfect. Thank you both so much, and especially Antonila because you were so amazing from day 1!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Morgan A
I had a great experience with Luxe Bridal Rack! They have the cutest little shop in Logan Square that I found due to them hosting a Pronovias trunk show. They were great to work with throughout the whole process! They have a seamstress on si...
te which seems super rare for boutique shops in the area (at least others I had shopped at) so that was an added bonus! Alterations were reasonably priced and I loved that I didn’t have to add finding a seamstress to my to-do list! They even included a cute little emergency kit with my gown when I picked it up and made sure it was pressed perfectly and clipped up – there were literally no wrinkles when I opened up the bag! Overall I would definitely recommend!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Liz T
Where can I start! I’m so in love with my dress!!!! Luxe Bridal was my first appointment out of 2, and absolutely fell in love with the dresses they carry. The staff and owner were so pleasant and extremely helpful and made sure everything was ...
smooth and easy. I’m very satisfied with my decision and I cannot wait to wear my beautiful dress!!!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Jena S
I had an amazing experience at Luxe! I worked with Keturah. She was patient and just all around lovely to work with. She was very knowledgeable on all the dresses and helped me really create the vision of my wedding day. They have a great selec...
tion and all price ranges. I would highly recommend shopping here!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Becky L
I had a very negative experience at Luxe Bridal. I had a Sunday appointment and when my bridesmaids and I got to the store, we were tersely greeted – we were not given enough chairs to sit or offered water or beverages. The woman that was assig...
ned to help me barely asked what I was looking for and did not offer any assistance in picking out dresses. She directed me to pick out my own dresses and let her know which ones I wanted to try on. While I was trying on dresses, the woman was pushy and unhelpful with the concerns I raised. I ended up falling in love with a dress that they told me was above my budget. However, they did not know what the exact price was. HOW does a store not know the price of a dress they are selling??? That evening, I took it upon myself to reach out to the designer on Instagram to find out the price of the dress. The next day, Luxe Bridal called and SCOLDED me for reaching out to the designer. I think the appropriate reaction would have been to apologize for not knowing the price of the dress to begin with. While I love the dress I found there, it is way out of my budget and I refuse to give this establishment my money. Beware!!
Reviewed On 9/15/2019 by Gretchen Q
I recently visited Luxe Bridal Rack and found my wedding dress! I worked with Antonella. She was calm and made the experience very comfortable and easy. The store has a great selection of dresses with many options for different price points. Th...
ey also have a selection of sample dresses that you can buy directly off the rack. However, the majority of the dresses need to be ordered. I am so happy I visited this store. They had a beautiful veil to go with my dress and were very friendly. The boutique in general was very friendly and supportive. Not pushy. They genuinely seemed excited when I found my dress. This was only the second bridal salon I visited and the first dress I tried on here is the one I selected. I am so excited to wear my Calla Blanche dress!
Reviewed On 9/05/2019 by Jennifer A
Keturah is absolutely amazing! She was so patient while I FaceTimed my future MIL, took photos and videos from all angles for me and just made the whole experience amazing. She is so personable and was genuinely excited for me! The shop is gorg...
eous! It's small (which felt intimate and cozy) but has great selection. Keturah helped me narrow down my silhouette quickly and was able to show me the exact dresses I asked for. I had a follow up a few data later and she helped me commit to my decision. I couldn't be happier with my dress! She really helped bring my vision to life. She tried different headpieces on for me and ultimately helped me decide on a custom veil! I'm so happy that I chose LBR!
Reviewed On 9/01/2019 by Malia H
I absolutely loved my experience at Luxe! Keturah was so amazing to work with - she made me feel so comfortable & made the experience all about what I envisioned for my wedding dress. I never felt pushed to make a decision, and when I came back...
to try on "the dress" for a second time before buying, it was so nice to see her face! The gowns at this store were beautiful, but the personal interaction is what made the experience exceptional!
Reviewed On 8/20/2019 by Kaitlin A
Put Luxe on your shopping list! Decided against the first dress I ordered, and just 7 weeks before my wedding went dress shopping in the hopes of finding "the" dress. Luxe had a number of options to offer with reasonable price points. The sa...
les consultant knew her inventory, listened to my ideas and offered some very good ones of her own. She was wonderful! I especially liked that Luxe offers 90 minute appointments and handles their own alterations--even for off-the-rack and sample dresses.
Reviewed On 8/04/2019 by Dana S
Luxe Bridal Rack was an absolutely amazing place to go wedding dress shopping! This was my 3rd salon we went to and after having a very poor experience at the 2nd place I was very discouraged about finding THE dress. But Luxe Bridal Rack and ou...
r stylist MaryClaire were absolutely perfect and made me feel so incredibly comfortable! MaryClaire kept the appointment about what I wanted and while still listening to my entourage's opinions veered them back to my style if they started looking at dresses that weren't me or out of budget. She was incredibly knowledgable about designers/ style/ silhouette/ material/ alternations/ etc and truly listened to all my likes/dislikes. Another awesome thing about Luxe Bridal Rack was that when making an appointment (easily online) you have the entire salon to yourself with many options in my budget ($3,500)! This made me feel less overwhelmed and more comfortable to focus on me and my wants! In the end, we found the absolute perfect dress and I said "ok, I'm going to do it!" MaryClaire then made the measurements and ordering process very fast and pain free! I cannot wait to get my dress in a few months! I could not have had a better experience and honestly have no cons to mention!
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Cynthia V
Found my dream dress! ❤️👰🏻 the excellent staff made it so easy for me at this beautiful bridal boutique
Reviewed On 5/20/2019 by Elizabeth G
I had a great experience here. I had been to a couple other bridal salons the day before. The staff are Luxe Bridal made sure to take into account what I was looking for and stayed within my budget. They made sure I was informed of changes that...
could be made to the gown if I ordered it. I ended up finding my dress here and I would recommend this salon to others.
Reviewed On 5/19/2019 by Ali M
This bridal shop had such a great selection of dresses, especially the Pronovias line. The salon was clean, very well-laid out and the entire staff was friendly and helpful. Their prices are competitive compared to other salons, including alter...
ations. Overall, a great experience!
Reviewed On 5/14/2019 by Alana B
After visiting several bridal salons in Chicago, Luxe Bridal Rack blew my expectations out of the park! This salon offers so much variety in style, designers, colors, you name it! The dresses are absolutely stunning, and it was the only salon...
I felt like the options were endless and the dresses were unique. I highly recommend visiting this salon and making an appointment with Keturah. Keturah was so kind and genuine during the whole process and helped me find my dream dress! Even the other stylists in the salon were so nice and helpful during my appointment. Overall, Luxe Bridal Rack is an amazing experience and all brides-to-be should take a visit!
Reviewed On 4/04/2019 by Charlotte D
I had the BEST experience here! I was able to book an appointment last minute after a not so enjoyable one with BHLDN. I am SO glad they fit me in as I was visiting from out of town and incredibly short on time. My wedding is only 5 months away...
so they were able to help me with what dresses I could choose from that could be available in that quick amount of time. I am beyond excited about my dress and even got it discounted! Both of the stylists were so nice and helpful and gave me hugs after I chose my dress. I would 100 percent recommend to anyone!
Reviewed On 3/06/2019 by Monica J
Seriously the best bridal shop with the most Beautiful gowns!!! All the girls that helped me were wonderful and they help me pick out the most gorgeous gown and veil! Luxe was the second shop I went to and then I went to 5 more and ended up com...
ing back and saying YES to the dress I fell in love with here!!! I really can't say enough about this place and how amazing it is!! Don't waste your time going any place else!!
Reviewed On 2/28/2019 by Ashley A
Please beware of buying a dress from this boutique. This was the most stressful part of my wedding planning process. My dress arrived just shy of two weeks before my wedding. There was no solid communication from the owner or the designer. Imag...
ine two weeks before your wedding - you have no dress and no clear indication of when it will be arriving just a "it'll be there before the day of your wedding." (like that is helpful?) It's a nightmare for any bride. My dress was promised by the owner, Maria, to arrive in December. It finally came two months later. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. Not worth your time and will cause you a ton of stress in the long run! Also, Calla Blanche has terrible customer service - so I'd steer clear of that as well. Best of luck!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2019
Hi Ashley, we are very sorry that you had this experience with the designer. As we’ve spoken about before, the delay with the gown were on the designer end. We did speak with you and the designer several times-numerous times even on three way ...
calls with your father, your manager and the designer as well to make sure you were kept up-to-date with updated information on the arrival of your gown. We really did everything in our control to get your gown to you as soon as possible from the time it was ordered on 09/22. We were even able to have the designer overnight the dress to you as soon as it was ready. The date you were quoted to have your gown by was 02/01/2019, and you received it on 02/20/2019-almost 3 weeks before your wedding. While this is a delay, it was not a two month delay. We regret the experience you had with the designer, and hope you understand that we did everything we could so you could have a wonderful wedding day in your beautiful dress!
Reviewed On 1/30/2019 by Halle K
I honestly don't even know where to begin this review...WOW! Let me just say that prior to coming to Luxe Bridal Rack, I had been to a few other salons in Chicago and none of the dresses were exceptionally exciting to me. I absolutely loved the...
selection at Luxe - there is truly something for everyone at (almost) every price point. They have a selection that is off the rack (for a great discount), and then a more traditional section where you can have the gowns ordered and made exactly for you. I have been to a few off the rack stores, but none of them have been even in the same ballpark as the selection here. There were Berta, Gaila Lahav, and other extremely high end dresses here for a GREAT deal. More so than just the dress selection, the associate I worked with (Keturah), was so knowledgable about the different styles, materials, how they can be altered for your specific style, and more. She also was not in a rush and let me take my time, which was really important to me as some other places just try to get you in and out so quickly. I truly can't say enough good things about Luxe Bridal Rack, and recommend absolutely any bride to come in!!
Reviewed On 1/27/2019 by Liz T
Wow, where do I even begin?! From the moment we walked in, even after a long, tiring day of trying on several dresses, my experience at LBR was absolutely marvelous. My mom and I had the store to ourselves with Antonila, my LBR assistant. We in...
stantly felt welcomed, getting comfy in some adorable LBR custom slides. Antonila started by explaining the layout of the showroom and asking well-informed questions about my dress shopping experiences thus far, as well as my preferences. She was very attentive and perceptive, quickly understanding my "style". Her knowledge about the dresses' designers, fits, styles, etc. was evident from the beginning. We pulled several dresses, and she once more knew all the right questions to help me narrow down my selections into a manageable few top choices (after trying on almost the whole store, which Antonila encouraged!). She never made me feel bad for wanting to try on more and more. She actually made the experience, which can be exhausting, super fun and exciting. When it came time to decide--as I knew one of these dresses was "the one"--Antonila was encouraging, patient, and genuinely vested in helping me find the perfect dress for ME. In the end, I found "the one" and could not be any happier! She also helped me find the perfect jewlery and veil, which we weren't expecting to find that day. All three of us celebrated with a few tears and hugs, and Antonila took some lovely pictures of my mom and me to celebrate the moment. All in all, I cannot recommend LBR enough to future brides! Thanks again, Antonila!
Reviewed On 12/20/2018 by xaviera g
The best experience I've had! I've been to several boutiques and bridal shops but have had horrible service experience. One place told me to go grab any of the dresses and just put them on in the fitting room by myself. Luxe Bridal was profess...
ional. I was pretty indecisive and not very confident about​ what I wanted. They helped me every step of the way and asked questions in regards to my style, what I like to wear, what hobbies etc. to get a feel of who I am. Based on my one and one with the stylist, we picked out some great options. My mom came with me and she was a little on the fence about the one dress I really loved. She's a traditional woman that loves tons of lace and shine, and I am the opposite of that. Maria came out and explained how the alterations I wanted would help make the dress quite elegant, and how we could order some of the shine from the bit of lace on the train of the dress and add it to the front to make it pop a bit. My mother is also Mexican and speaks English but she is more comfortable speaking Spanish and Maria explained all this in Spanish which was so kind of her. Definitely made my mom happier. I would recommend this place a thousand times over!
Reviewed On 12/16/2018 by Elena R
I could not be happier with the dress I found at Luxe Bridal Rack!! The salon is beautiful, has a ton of natural light and there’s a good amount of privacy. Their sample dresses are in impeccable condition too. I knew exactly what I wanted and ...
had a strict budget and was still able to find the dress of my dreams. Maria and the woman running my fitting were so sweet and made me feel very special. I am thrilled with my experience and can’t wait to wear my beautiful dress.
Reviewed On 11/06/2018 by Gigi S
I had some initial issues selecting my dress here, but the shop owner personally contacted me and is trying to do what she can to help me with some of those issues. It's a newly opened shop, so I think there are some growing pains but they do h...
ave some lovely dresses and are working hard to hold themselves to a high standard. They will definitely give you personalized and dedicated attention, as it's an intimate shop. And after additional interactions with the owner, I think she really does care about doing what she can to make her customers feel happy and confident in their ultimate wedding dress selection.
Reviewed On 6/29/2018 by Maggie N
I love my one-of-a-kind dress from Luxe Bridal Rack! I knew as soon as I put it on that it was "the one." I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, and I received so many compliments. The best part was I got the dress for more than half off the re...
tail price, and I was able to take it home that same day! (Super important given my 5-month engagement.)
Reviewed On 6/16/2018 by Lynsey B
I cannot thank Maria and her team enough! It was an amazing experience with truly beautiful and one of a kind dresses. They are true experts, extremely honest and knowledgeable! They really want you to look and feel the best on you big day! Tha...
nk you Lix Bridal for helping me find the dress of my dreams.
Reviewed On 5/29/2018 by Jessica R
Let me start off by saying I thought I was going to have a traumatic experience looking for a wedding dress. I walked into my appointment stressed and overwhelmed. However, as soon as I met my stylist Joceline everything changed. She was so pat...
ient and kind with me. Best of all, I did not feel pressured as I did in a previous shop. My decision came down to two dresses and I love that Joceline gave me her honest opinion. Best of all, she kept me in by budget. If you are looking for a beautiful dress, memorable shopping experience and something for a reasonable price, look no further. I can't thank the ladies at this shop enough for helping me find my dream dress!
Reviewed On 4/24/2018 by Britney D
I purchased my wedding dress from LBR and I had the best experience! Both Maria (the owner) and my bridal consultant were extremely friendly and helpful. They made sure I found "The Dress!"..without feeling the pressure. It was my first time tr...
ying on dresses and ultimately I picked the very first dress I tried on. Great selection for all price ranges. I'd definitely recommend them!
Reviewed On 4/23/2018 by Kayla F
Antonella was extremely friendly and helpful with picking out a dress. The store has tons of great choices at a reasonable price point. The store is clean and bright and i highly recommend it!!
Reviewed On 4/04/2018 by Leah H
If you are considering making an appointment here, you definitely should! LBR has a beautiful selection. Maria is extremely knowledgeable about all the dresses and designers. I pulled a ton of dresses myself, but I ended up saying yes to a dre...
ss Maria pulled for me that I would never have picked myself! As a major plus, the salon has excellent lighting which was not the case at some of the other salons I went to. Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommend it.
Reviewed On 4/03/2018 by Allison P
I highly recommend Luxe Bridal Rack to any bride who is searching for a wedding gown. The shop is small, but FILLED with beautiful dresses. There is a wonderful variety of dresses that can fit into many different budgets. Maria, the shop owner,...
is WONDERFUL and seriously made this experience so special. I was nervous about trying on dresses, but Maria helped calm me and make me excited about the whole process. In the end, this was the first and last shop I visited! I ended up buying the 2nd gown I tried on, but Maria was patient and helped me try on others to be sure. It was a great experience and I highly recommend Maria at LBR!
Reviewed On 3/17/2018 by Amanda M
I cannot say enough great things about LBR! They were so helpful and friendly and helped me find “THE DRESS” I was so happy to find my dress and LBR! They had so many different options! It was such an intimate experience!
Reviewed On 2/06/2018 by Erin E
I just bought my dress from Luxe Bridal Rack this past weekend. I went into my appointment with an idea of what I was looking for, but as I started trying on dresses, I quickly learned that my initial vision was not working. In working with S...
andy and owner Maria, they pulled a few options based on one of the dresses I liked and after trying on a few more dresses I stepped into the perfect dress. Sandy and Maria were able to take cues from what I liked and didn't like and help find me exactly what I was looking for, although it was different from what I originally thought! I would recommend this store to anyone looking for an intimate experience with a knowledgeable and committed staff.
Reviewed On 1/29/2018 by Laura-Caroline J
I purchased my wedding dress here and I loved my experience! The sales staff were all incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the pieces without being at all pushy. They were particularly helpful when it came to talking through what alterati...
ons might be possible with which dresses. The shop was clean and bright and gave sufficient space for two brides to shop simultaneously. The dress selections were wide, though the prices were a bit higher than I was anticipating for an off-the-rack store. But, I love my dress and the sales experience was one of the best I'd had after shopping at 6 other stores.
Reviewed On 1/17/2018 by Tali S
I can't say enough good things about Luxe Bridal Rack! The selection of dresses is beautiful and all at great prices. Coming in there I had no idea what I wanted my dress to look like, and I was able to try on a variety of styles and fabrics to...
find the perfect one. Maria, the store owner, is the BEST. She listened to what I wanted and found the most beautiful dresses for me to try on. She made the whole experience painless, easy, and FUN. This was my first appointment and even though I went to 2 other stores after, I knew I would be coming back to LBR to purchase my dress. I'm extremely happy with my decision and will recommend it to every bride I know!
Reviewed On 1/08/2018 by Maureen L
I had a good feeling about Luxe Bridal Rack weeks before my appointment, and needless to say, I chose the very first dress I tried on. Not only is this boutique stylish and inviting, but the owner, Maria, couldn't have done a better job at desc...
ribing the dress styles and designer backgrounds so I had knowledge about each piece I tried on. She quickly felt like apart of our family - me, my sisters, and my mother loved sharing this experience with her. I can't imagine a better bridal boutique and I'll be recommending Luxe to every new bride I know :)
Reviewed On 11/18/2017 by Sabrina A
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Maria and the team at Luxe Bridal Rack. They have an amazing selection of beautiful gowns at great prices. This was the first my first shopping experience in the wedding dress hunt and they set the sta...
ndards very high. I had a total of 4 appointments and ended up picking my dress from LBR. Maria and her team are experienced and make you feel very comfortable. One of my favorite things about Maria that stood out compared to other shops is her honest and warm personality. They are not just trying to sell you a gown, it is more of an emotional experience and they want you to LOVE what you are wearing. I am so happy I found my dress here!
Reviewed On 11/12/2017 by Sarah L
Luxe was the first place I looked and I had an absolutely amazing experience! Maria was wonderful and was not just looking to make the sale she genuinely wants you to find the dress of your dreams! I was between three dresses and she let me put...
them all on a number of times until I was sure what I wanted! The selection was incredibly unique and you get amazing prices! I would highly recommend Luxe Bridal for your wedding dress needs in Chicago!
Reviewed On 11/06/2017 by Caitlin C
Maria is literally the best! She is so friendly and honest with you. I was pretty sure that I wanted a beautiful Pronovias dress, but my MOH was not there to see it the first time I tried it on. Maria squeezed us in so that she could see it, an...
d I said yes to the dress! Not only do they have off the rack dresses, they also carry the newest collection of Pronovias dresses that you can order new. This was by far the best experience I had looking at dresses, and I cannot wait to get to wear my dress!
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Christine R
Wow!!! I had previously tried on dresses at two other boutiques earlier in the day and decided to end the day at Luxe Bridal Rack. As soon as we walked in Maria was so friendly and made us feel right at home. She heard what I liked and showed m...
e a dress instantly that she thought I would love. I put that one on first and it was the one, but the thing that really sold me was her knowledge and expertise. You can tell how knowledgable she is by the way she speaks to what works for your shape and what vision you have on your special day. I am SO happy I found my dress here and know she will be making so many other brides happy.
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Samy L
I had a great experience at Luxe Bridal Rack. It was my first time trying on wedding dresses. We were the only group there and in no way rushed which made the experience great. There's quite a diverse collection and all of the dresses are uniqu...
e and of very high quality. There's a good range of prices and Natasha did a good job of keeping me (and my friends who helped pick out a few to try) in budget. Natasha and Maria were helpful and gave good, honest advice/guidance. After trying on dresses at another store it affirmed that I'd found my dress at Luxe and I had a greater appreciation for how high quality the dresses at Luxe are. I went back the next day to buy my dress (having decided after shopping around more) and they let me try it on one more time and helped me pick out an accessory too. I very much recommend them if you're looking for something unique and can wear a sample size.
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Brooke P
I had such a great experience working with Maria to say yes to the dress!! Coming from a not so wonderful first experience trying on dresses at another shop I can honestly say that I was anxious to try again. However Maria made it a positive ex...
citing experience again. She listened to what I thought I wanted and gave her advice as well in a non-pushy manner which made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend anyone come looking for a one of kind experience and dress to come look for dresses at Luxe Bridal rack.
Reviewed On 10/03/2017 by Cara Z
I had a wonderful experience shopping for my wedding dress at Luxe Bridal Rack with my mother. Maria, the owner, was so attentive! She went into great detail describing each dress - the style, design, types of fabric etc! I tried on 12 dresses ...
and ended up finding the one!!! I would highly recommend Luxe Bridal Rack to anyone wanting a high-end experience even when you are on a budget.
Reviewed On 8/11/2017 by Elona B
First, I was greeted warmly as I came into the boutique for my appointment. I was delighted by the selection of high end designers and the variety of styles. I picked a five dresses to start. But dress number three, I had found my dress. I pai...
d and was able to take my dress with me to my Grandmother's house. I tried it on for her and we played with jewelry options. How wonderful to share this special moment with her! She would have had a hard time driving all over the city and sitting while I tried on dresses. Afterwards, I went to my future Mother-in-Law's house and showed her my dress, shoes and my something borrowed. It was a pleasure to see her reaction and to feel like we were starting blending our two families.
Reviewed On 6/08/2017 by Alex K
I was not expecting to find my dress here but I was pleasantly surprised. Maria and Jane were absolutely amazing. Maria's energy and her expertise were superior to other bridal boutiques I have been to. She was patient, asked the right quest...
ions and knew exactly what I was looking for. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed On 5/16/2017 by Julie C
I didn't expect to find my dress at an off the rack shop but they have so many beautiful and unique dresses that you won't see elsewhere! I had been to 6 places and thought I'd seen almost everything, but I was wrong. Maria is absolutely wonder...
ful. You have the entire store to yourself and it's so personal and tailored to you. I could go on and on about my experience. Do yourself a favor and make this one of your stops. I am so happy that I ended my search here and said yes to the dress! Thank you Maria!
Reviewed On 5/01/2017 by Paige P
I had such an incredible experience at Luxe Bridal Rack! I was in search for a specific style of dress and had been to several big name boutiques and was just not able to find anything that I was looking for. Within 5 minutes of talking to Mari...
a, she grabbed a dress off the rack, said "I think this is it" and put it in a fitting room for me. Low and behold, that was my dress! By far the best dress shopping experience I had out of any dress shop I had been to. I felt like Maria and Jane took the time to listen to what I was looking for instead of just throwing dresses at me. It was perfect! I HIGHLY recommend going here! You can't beat the prices, quality, or experience!
Reviewed On 4/22/2017 by Maureen M
I will recommend Luxe Bridal Rack anyone in search of a wedding dress. I do not have the words to express just how much I LOVED my experience working with Maria and Jane. During my appointment time I was the only person in the shop (other than ...
my MOH), and Maria gave me some insight to her experience. She has been working in this industry for 10+ years and knows the business inside and out. She opened this shop to be able to provide designer dresses to women working on a budget. When I say "designer dresses" I mean those dresses that we've all seen on Pinterest and dream about wearing but could never afford. Well, now you can! Thanks to Maria at Luxe Bridal! The prices she's offering these dresses at 1) indicate that there is no middle-man between her and the designers she purchases from, and 2) are an absolute STEAL! An added bonus was that my experience there felt like one of those made-for-TV moments I had always hope it would be. Maria and Jane also made me their top priority. They listened to what I was looking for and pointed out some options, and suggested others. They were also incredibly honest --but not rude. When I put on the first dress that I, myself, had pulled they pointed out that, despite the princess-y feeling I was having, the dress was not the right fit. Then I tried on a dress my MOH had pulled (which I scoffed at because it was NOT what I was envisioning) at the insistence of M + J, and... well, it was game over. After being zipped up, pinned in, and walking out of the dressing room I was floored. Almost literally. Tears started flowing and I knew. I knew that everything I thought I wanted was just so wrong for me and all I wanted was that dress! It was perfect (and I mean PERFECT) and I have to thank my MOH, Maria, and Jane for insisting I try it on. Long story short: GO TO LUXE BRIDAL! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Reviewed On 3/31/2017 by Cristina L
Absolutely loved my whole experience at Luxe Bridal Rack! Everyone was very sweet & extremely accommodating! Maria made you feel right at home, made you feel comfortable and definitely not rushed! I would recommend this place if you're looking ...
for a gorgeous wedding dress!! Also, the boutique was very elegant & chic! They knew a lot of the information about the details of every dress which makes you feel reassured that you're in good hands!

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