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Lovely Bride Chicago is a bridal shop like no other! At Lovely shopping for your wedding dress is a fun and exciting experience! With indie designers and big names alike, we have a curated selection of the most delightful wedding gowns in town.
We're all about giving our brides a personalized experience. Each bride has her own private room and a stylist dedicated to helping her find the perfect dress! Our dresses range from $2,000 to $7,000.
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- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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I’m currently in the beginning stages of finding my dress and my stylist, Kate, literallyyyyyyy was the best. I went solo for this trip and she felt like a close friend that I brought along. It really made the experience so fun and enjoyable! She was the greatest. I highly recommend Kate at the Lovely Bride in Chicago!
HORRIBLE.
The sales associate, Rachel, was friendly and overall I had a good in-store experience. Her and the manager took my measurements, and while taking them my mom, my maid of honor, and I all asked MULTIPLE times if ordering 2 sizes down from the sample would affect the construction of the dress. We had concerns as I’m taller and have a long torso, so I was concerned mainly about the bodice. We were assured over and over that it would be an unnoticeable difference.
I had followed up via email a few weeks after ordering the dress because I had a gut feeling that something didn’t feel right with the sizing. I once again was assured that the length was still going to be okay. If I had known the construction was going to be compromised I would have had no issues going up in size but I told the yes let’s keep what we ordered since the “professionals” supposedly knew what they were doing. But again, I was assured over and over the fit would not be compromised. So I chose to trust this team of professionals who have “sold this dress hundreds of times.”
When the dress finally came in, THREE MONTHS before my wedding, I tried it on and my jaw dropped. The dress construction and bodice was completely different. The points of the dress were flimsy and poorly constructed, the bodice was nearly 2 inches shorter than the one I tried on in store (I was assured it should only be a 3/8th difference), and the dress had small strings hanging. My seamstress, who has been voted best in state many times, told me there was no way of fixing this. I took this to get multiple opinions and all agreed that the bodice was not only constructed poorly but too short for me.
When I reached out to Lovely Bride and I was contacted (days later) by their customer service manger, Sammy. She seemed to want to help at first, but as time went on she began getting more condescending and trying to convince me into thinking this was how it was supposed to be and acted as if they don’t make mistakes. She recommended I came back to Chicago (I’m from out of state) to see a seamstress they recommended. The solution she provided was get the back let out and lifted. When I told them that multiple seamstresses said that there was not even enough to let out to get it higher over back (which is odd because I lost weight since they had measured me in-store) they became even more frustrated with my concerns and reiterated this was not a measuring issue on their end. I requested a copy of the contract but never heard from them again.
.I spent almost $5,000 int their store to get a dress that needed to be completely rebuilt. Literally, rebuilt. I was stuck with a HEFTY alterations fee that I did not anticipate because of inaccurate measurements.
Not only was there issues with my wedding gown, but I also bought a mini dress for another bridal event. I was told to order a size that was nearly 3 sizes to big and had to pay another large alterations fee to get that taken in as well. Once again, a measuring issue. I also felt like every dress I tried on in this store was absolutely filthy, which is extremely disgusting and highly unsanitary.
I am extremely disappointed by Lovely Bride and their disregard for this entire situation. I hope no other bride has to experience this level of gaslighting, unprofessionalism and regret.
Note: I never once heard from the store manager or owner.
This place has sooo many amazing dresses to choose from and the staff was sooooo nice. They had a style of dress that I was looking for, so for me it felt like the place that had the most options for me. They made me feel special each time. I highly recommend Kate or Sammy for your consultant, but everyone there is great!
WOW. Where do I even start?
I had been so nervous to start wedding dress shopping because I worried the high-end stores wouldn't feel warm or welcoming, but my sister (who also got her dress at Lovely!) told me not to worry about that with Lovely Bride. She wasn't wrong! From the moment I walked in and was greeted by Sydney's kind, soothing presence, I felt SO welcome.
I also was nervous to dress shop because my mom is no longer with us, and I worried I'd be emotional or melancholy and would have a hard time having fun, but Tiffany made every step of the entire experience a BLAST and truly unforgettable. Her warm, outgoing, hilarious, bubbly personality and top-tier knowledge of all things bridal made shopping a truly collaborative experience, and she and Sydney hyped me up the entire time. I felt GORGEOUS and like I could be honest about how I felt about dresses. It felt like shopping with my best friends, and my family felt comfortable and relaxed the entire time.
The true piece de resistance though was when Tiffany guided me towards the most incredible dress of all time that I literally never would have thought would be the one. I ended my appointment crying into her arms with gratitude for how special she made the day, and all of the above created a beautiful experience and memory that I will take with me always.
Do yourself a favor and go to Lovely Bride. Make it your first stop, enjoy some bubbly, and have the best time with the amazing people who work there. You'll find the dress and have a great time doing it.
WOW WOW WOW! What a great experience I had here. Not going to lie I booked this appointment last minute and wasn’t super excited. Lovely Bride exceeded my expectations and made me feel so comfortable, confident and beautiful. The staff knew everything about their dresses and designers. The had a great selection and were very transparent on pricing. I found my dress within an hour and couldn’t be more excited. Shoutout Sydney in the Chicago location 🤩 Highly recommend if your looking for beautiful and affordable dresses!
What a great experience from start to finish! Not only did Tiffany help me find my perfect dress (after trying on what felt like a million) they were so kind and easy to work with. While I had to find my own alternations (they don’t do it in house) my alterations team was shocked at the quality of the material and the way it was made!
Tiffany was the absolute BEST. Such a great dress selection, beautiful studio, and amazing staff. No pushy sales tactics and they make you feel so comfortable and confident in your decisions. If you are on the fence, this is your sign to make the appointment!
Lovely bride was the best shop I visited!! They had such a great variety in my budget and some really beautiful designs. Tiffany at the Chicago shop was so helpful and really understood what I was going for
I cannot recommend this bridal boutique enough! My stylist made me feel incredibly special and the whole experience from start to finish was simply amazing. I went to a few salons before this and Lovely goes above and beyond for their brides. I walked out of the salon that day with my dream dress, when I walked in I had no idea what my “dream dress” even was!
Both my sister and I found our dresses at Lovely Bridal. Not only do they have a great selection, but they also have the most amazing people. I had tried a few other bridal salons and was starting to get discouraged, but Tiffany was so positive and knowledgeable, it made the process so much better! Highly recommend!
I had such an amazing experience at Lovely! I felt so comfortable and welcomed. Max was so great to work with - kind, smart, and all around amazing!
Max was so kind and knowledgeable from the moment we walked into the store. We were offered a chilled beverage and got to look at all the dresses on the floor, which not every place let me do. The whole appointment felt very private with tons of natural light and just good vibes all around with Max. Even though I didn't ultimately pick a dress from Lovely Bride, I would highly recommend this store to anyone else. Thank you lovely bride and thank you, Max!
Max did an amazing job running my appointment! She was attentive, thoughtful, helpful and extremely supportive throughout the entire process! I am so appreciative for her time and patience and had so much fun during my appointment. Overall this was a great experience and I highly recommend any bride in Chicago to go here!
What an amazing experience! Max is so amazing at what she does. One of the dresses she brought me became my dream dress. And then she brought a veil and suddenly I could see what my bride look was and it was magical or should I say Max-ical. This was the most supportive fitting I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to get my dress!
Max was AMAZING! So kind and listened. This was my first ever experience trying on wedding dresses and Max made me feel comfortable. Her knowledge about the different dresses, finding ones that fit my style, and the time she took fitting each dress was really impressive. Thank you Max and Lovely Bride.
Had the most amazing experience at Lovely Bride Chicago! The space is adorable and they had a wonderful selection of dresses. Tiffany could not have been more helpful! She made me feel so comfortable and had brought out dresses that were exactly what was in my budget and styles that I liked. Thank you Tiffany for making the day so special!
Can’t wait to wear the dress on my wedding day!!
I had SUCH a great experience at Lovely Bride Chicago. Beautiful store and gorgeous selection of dresses. Max was a huge help, making sure every sample dress was clipped so well that it felt like the dresses were perfectly fit every time. It made it so much easier to compare dresses and make my decision. Highly recommend!
I got 3 wedding dresses from Lovely for my wedding! Loved each one!
The crew at Lovely Bride Chicago was warm and welcoming when I visited this last summer during their veil trunk show! I already had bought my dress elsewhere but was looking for a knockout veil and saw they were having a designer's trunk show ending very soon. Even though I didn't even buy my dress there Tiffany took her time with me having me try on at least 6-7 veils! So as not to get my own dress dirty or potentially damaged they had me try on veils with a dress that looked similar to one of theirs (silhouette, shade of white, neckline, etc). In the end, we had so much fun but Tiffany was really a blast to work with- so knowledgeable and practical and helped me choose the most beautiful Toni Federici veil that ended up being by far my favorite part of my wedding outfit. Tiffany and her staff were communicative with me throughout the entire process of choosing/ordering/receiving the veil in time for the wedding and I cannot thank her enough. Love Tiffany and the Lovely Bride Chicago crew!
Had a great experience at Lovely Bride Chicago! I had gone to several other places prior and had struck out at all of them. The team at Lovely Bride listened closely to what I wanted and helped me find a dress that made me feel so special but also like myself! Could not recommend coming here more!
I had a great experience shopping for wedding dresses here! The store offered a wide variety of dresses and the attendant was incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend this store to any of my friends/family members getting married!
Had a wonderful experience at Lovely Bride yesterday, and could not recommend the shop more to anyone searching! Epiphany was incredible, and truly helped make the appointment the best experience possible. She was incredibly patient and helpful and made the process so much fun - I did not expect to laugh so much, the hour and a half flew by! Would highly recommend Lovely Bride and Epiphany 10 times over, thanks so much for such a great experience!
Lovely Bride Chicago was my third stop for wedding dress shopping, and when I came in I was aaaaall over the place about what I wanted! I had no idea! Tiffany was my stylist and she patiently helped me try a bunch of different styles, which ultimately led me to me dream dress. Tiffany was a joy to work with, and I am so glad I made the appointment!
Best salon ever! Good variety of dresses and the staff made me feel so comfortable and created such a great atmosphere. I cannot say enough about how rad my stylist, Bri, was. 10/10 recommend!!
I found my gorgeous dress at Lovely and could not be happier! My stylist Bri was extremely helpful in working with me to pull dresses that were within my budget & style preferences. There were no sales tactics or pressure; she really wanted what was best for me and made me feel comfortable. Bri knew I had another appointment after Lovely and was very open to me calling back with feedback after my second appointment, no pressure to cancel. The space is clean, the staff is really friendly and helpful, and the dresses are LOVELY. I am thrilled with the overall experience and will be recommending Lovely to all of my girls. Thank you!! XO
Wow, I wish I could bottle up the experience! I had the most fantastic time trying on wedding dresses. My stylist, Tiffany was the coolest human ever and made me feel so amazing and beautiful, I didn’t want the appointment to end. She knows the ins and the outs of every dress and recommended some excellent options I didn’t consider at first. My whole entourage had the best time. If you’re a bride, and you want to feel special- go to Lovely and hang out with Tiffany!
The loveliest dress shopping experience ! I felt relaxed and catered to the entire time. My dress consultant, Tiffany (shout out to you girl !), was very attentive, accommodating, and encouraging! I definitely recommend working with Tiffany to find your dream dress. The dress selection from Lover Society was gorgeous and full of boho magic. Great experience!
I cannot say enough good things about Lovely Bride and my experience there! I had two appointments, both with Epiphany, who made me feel like royalty. I went with a specific dress I wanted to try on, but ended up trying on several more that Epiphany picked out that were just as perfect. She was knowledgeable, funny, attentive, and also knew when to step back and let me take it all in. The shop itself was taking COVID safety very seriously (masks required, hand sanitizer provided, minimal guests allowed) and was clean and beautiful. Each dressing room is really big and you feel like you're the only person in the shop. The samples are very well maintained and I actually ended up buying a sample and saved a TON of money and would recommend that route to any budget-minded bride! If you're looking for a luxury bridal shop experience with a warm and friendly vibe, Lovely Bride is the place for you!
I made three appointments for one weekend when my MOH came from out of town to visit. Lovely initially wasn't on my list, but after cutting another salon (due to style), I added Lovely. THANK GOODNESS I did because Tiffany helped me find THE ONE!!!! The customer experience with Lovely begins before you've ever stepped foot in the door - I felt taken care of from the moment I made an appointment! Could not be happier with my choice and experience at Lovely :)
I had an amazing experience at Lovely Bride. I was really nervous when I went in and Bri was so comforting and helpful. She listened to what I wanted and delivered. I felt like she really heard me and was so patient. She is really knowledgeable about the dresses and was on point about all her advice. I feel super lucky to have had her help! I would have been lost without you Bri!
Not only is this shop amazing because of next level customer service, it’s amazing because of Epiphany. She truly listened to what I had to say and stuck with me till we found “the one”. She took a different underlay to the dress I wanted to create a one of a kind experience and my one of a kind dress. I cannot speak more highly of her, or my experience at Lovely. Ask for her, you will not be disappointed.
I had such an amazing first time shopping for wedding dresses at Lovely Bride. Epiphane was so wonderful to me and my guests. She made me feel comfortable, beautiful, confident, and helped me wiggle my way into every dress. We laughed the entire time and she had us all feeling so wonderful, joyful, and light!! I walked in not knowing at all what I wanted and she gave me so many options to try on and helped me really identify the things I love. If the rating is out of 5 starts she deserves 10. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!
Anesha was so kind to me and my friends as I tried on A TON of dresses. She was so stylish and cool and I felt like she really understood me. The selection was really great and I will definitely be back.
I loved my experience at Lovely! It was the first place I went to try on dresses and Tiffany made me feel comfortable immediately. She brought a "let's have fun" vibe that made the appointment really enjoyable. She really listened to what I was looking for and also pulled in some dresses I wouldn't have thought of, but looked great on me. It was really helpful to see the other dresses to validate I was thinking about the right style. A few of the designers that Lovely carries really "got" me and I loved several of their dresses. I ended up falling in the love with the LAST dress that Tiffany showed me and got that misty feeling. We had another appointment so we went over measurements etc but I felt no pressure to make a purchase at any point during the appointment. I just purchased the dress a few days later. Great experience and can only imagine it would be even better outside of a COVID world.
When I walked into Lovely Bride Chicago I was immediately offered and drink and shown to my private dressing room! Olivia was so helpful and had already looked over my Pinterest board and knew what styles I liked! She made the process so simple and comfortable! And I found my dream dress!
I had a great experience with Bri from The Lovely Bride! I had come from another boutique that just wasn't quite fitting my vibe and they were able to pull dresses that really worked! I also has put myself on the waiting list in case of a cancellation and I LOVE that they called me even though there was such a short time to make the appointment. I didn't have my closet set up but Bri did an AMAZING job pulling styles that worked and understanding what I liked and didn't like!
Bri at Lovely Bride is a must see! She really wanted to understand what you liked and didn't like about each dress so she could find the perfect dress for you. I loved my experience and would definitely recommend to every bride.
My experience at Lovely Bride was amazing thanks to Bri! She truly listened to my wishes and found me the PERFECT dress. She helped to make my family on the east coast feel welcome and just made this experience everything I imagined given the pandemic. I highly recommend her as your stylist if you choose to go here!
There was not one single dress I didn’t love at Lovely and Epiphany (who helped us) was absolutely wonderful! The pricing is extremely reasonable as well. I absolutely loved my entire experience here!!
I had the best experience at Lovely in Chicago! I found the perfect dress that was actually pulled by my stylist Samantha! I would have never picked it but I’m so glad she did! Even with Covid the whole experience was amazing!
Bri was amazing. She was attentive, answered all our questions and ultimately ended up showing a dress that totally was not on our radar but ended up being the one. It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Bri!!!!
I had a lovely time working with Anesha in the shop at my first appointment - she absolutely NAILED the gown selection and I fell in love with the second dress she pulled for me! However, I opted against purchasing from this shop specifically due to the "hard sell" she and a colleague suddenly tried to strong arm me into at my second try on appointment. The attitude was essentially, "You love it? Great! What's your CC number?," then telling me I had 24 hours to "decide" and make the 70% deposit payment. Really off-putting, especially when I still felt as though I had a lot of questions that they hadn't taken the time to answer fully or with consideration. It was strange since to that point, Anesha had been really helpful and informative. Not sure if this is a selling tactic they're told to use by corporate? At any rate, it's not effective - they lost the sale because of it.
I worked with Bri and she was so great! She wasn’t fake or trying to make a sale and she offered unbiased opinion in what she saw ME do/how I reacted to each dress I tried on that I wasn’t even aware of (I was between 2 styles and really having a hard time selecting where to go from there). She also completely understood what I was looking for through my descriptions, which made trying on each dress fun, despite being so tried (Lovely was my third bridal appointment for that day). You can tell she’s worked in fashion/retail for awhile. I also really appreciated the shop lay out but also the conditions and precautions they have implemented transparently to keep everything safe and no ambiguity with the rules. The shop still found a way to make things a fun and nice experience with champagne too despite the COVID times in a safe way. Nice job, Lovely!
I will literally be recommending Lovely Bride to any friend that is getting married. The stylist I worked with was named Anesha and it was like she was reading my mind. I wasn't totally sure what I wanted for a dress when I came into the store but she was able to guide me to the dresses I liked the best. Even my mom and fiance's mother said it was amazing that she could take a comment of "I like that..." and select a dress that looked amazing on me.
Even though I didn't end up buying my dress here (my second favorite was at Lovely Bride) I was blown away by the amazing experience I had - even with the pandemic. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend this bridal salon.
Lovely was everything I ever dreamt of! My stylist was Samantha, she was super calm and knew her stuff! We first set up a zoom meeting and went over of what to expect and she was able to answer my questions prior to the in person appointment. The day of, I went with my parents and we were in our own private fitting room. Samantha slowly brought over the dresses in my wishlist and helped me get in and out of each dress- she did not pressure me in the order of the dresses I tried on and at one point offered a veil and a small bouquet of flowers to add to the look! HOW AMAZING! With that being said, I tried on about 10 dresses- my final two Samantha asked if I was interested in trying on the dresses multiple times to help decide. I left lovely with the one!! Prior to leaving, allll my measurements were made, Samantha also allowed me to be involved in finalizing the size of my dress because I was in between sizes which I appreciated! Would totally recommend, not your typical bridal store. I felt comfortable from the minute I walked in to the minute I left!
Lovely was the first and last bridal shop I’ve ever been to , and honestly I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else! The shop was clean and sanitized, and we felt safe being there during these crazy Covid times.
Brianna was THE BEST! Her bubbly personality and professionalism made me feel so comfortable and confident. I had a vision going in and Bri made sure I got it. I found my perfect dress with ease!
Go to Lovely!!! You won’t regret it.
Bri was my consultant and she was SO AWESOME!! I couldn't have been happier with my dress journey, and a lot of that is thanks to her help and cheering me on! Lovely Bride still accommodated our needs, even through COVID19-- making me feel special, yet keeping us safe! :) I found the dress of my dreams, and I wish I could've worn it out the door!!
Epiphany’s energy and attention to detail from the very start was truly amazing... she made me feel comfortable and relaxed even though I was having back pain from a recent surgery. She asked me questions about how I felt about each dress once I had it on. Epiphany then took all of that information to bring me two dresses that weren’t even on my original wishlist—-they ended up being my favorite dresses out of 9 I tried on! I’m pretty sure one of the two will be my dress, but I didn’t feel ready to make a decision just yet. Epiphany respected what I said and I didn’t feel pressure to commit to a dress like I have at other shops. I can’t recommend Lovely Bride and Epiphany enough. I had a great time and Epiphany definitely elevated the entire experience!! I can’t wait to return to Lovely.
I truly cannot say convey how amazing my experience at Lovely with Epiphany was. Her kindness, sweet spirit, & assistance on a tough day for me (physical health wise) was above and beyond. Her helpful suggestions and excellent dress choices led to me finding my dress & I am forever thankful. Plus- Lovely as a company is AMAZING- their stance on body inclusivity and commitment to diversity and anti-racism are exactly why I wanted to give them my business. 150% recommend!
I had a wonderful time dress shopping at Lovely Bride. I went post-COVID, and they had a ton of safety measures in place to ensure brides, guests + staff were all safe & comfortable. Anesha was my assistant, and she took the time before my appointment to VC me and walk me through some gowns I may want to try. Throughout the entire appointment she made me feel super comfortable trying own gowns and figuring out what I liked. She was also very knowledgeable about each gown and was respectful of my price point and preferences. Thank you Anesha and Lovely Bride for treating me so well during my appointment!
I really enjoyed my experience at Lovely Bride- Chicago. My stylist was Epiphany, and she was so helpful and fun to work with. I could tell she really wanted to understand what I was looking for in a dress and went above and beyond to find options that could work for me. Epiphany brought me several additional dresses to try on based on feedback I gave on my wish list options, one of which ended up being one of my top favorite dresses! Epiphany showed me how their dresses could look on me with different alterations or accessories which really helped me see what was possible for my future wedding dress. I highly recommend this location and Epiphany! :)
I found the one at Lovely Bride Chicago and I couldn't be more excited! Anesha was my stylist and she was the best! She helped me get into every dress and was super sweet as well as patient. She was great when I simply didn't like something or loved it, but wanted to see more. I initially chose a few in the showroom that I liked, but I LOVED how she also kept coming back with more options to show me. Highly recommend Lovely Bride and highly recommend Anesha!
Lovely Bride is an absolute MUST if you are looking for a dress that makes you feel like YOU. From gorgeous and intricate lace details, to dramatic necklines, and a wide array of options, I felt like their selection was diverse, rare, and beautiful. This is NOT a traditional, stuffy bridal store by any stretch. I arrived by myself, anxious to go dress shopping alone, as my best friend and I did not find anything the week before while shopping together with multiple appointments across Chicago.
That being said, my stylist Samantha was absolutely wonderful. She was calm, encouraging, and so helpful, allowing me to try on multiple dresses, walk around in them, and even took photos that I sent to my mom and my best friend. We tried gowns on at a pace that was not overwhelming, and I ended up finding not one, but TWO dresses that I was completely in love with! (So hard to choose!) On top of that, before we even started, I spoke with Samantha about the vibe of our garden-party-themed event, and she helped me find dresses that would not only be beautiful, but appropriate for the nature of our wedding. Her vision and knowledge of the dresses at Lovely Bride was incredibly helpful in making the process easy, seamless, and fun! Side Note: I had never tried peach-flavored sparkling rose before that appointment, and it was a fantastic choice.
If you are looking for a dress that is modern, beautiful, and (dare I say?!) intellectual, the dresses and designers at Lovely Bride will not disappoint. This was absolutely one of the most amazing, accommodating bridal experiences I had, and am so appreciative of Samantha and the team at Lovely Bride.
I had such an incredible experience at Lovely Bride Chicago. As soon as you walk in the door, you're greeted by a friendly face and offered an adorable can of bubbly. The shop is so cute and your trying on experience is private (you have your own space). Tiffany was my consultant and she was AMAZING. She was warm and welcoming, sweet and SO helpful! She truly made my experience amazing. I ended up buying my dress here and I could feel that she was so excited for me. There was never any pressure - it was a truly great experience.
Tiffany was the world's best wedding dress consultant! She was so supportive and helpful and made what could have been really stressful into a joyful and exciting event. And of course, she was really helpful in matters of style, but what set her apart was her positive attitude, warmth, and genuine pleasure in making a bride's vision come true. Thank you, Tiffany!
Trust me- make an appointment here. After visiting a few places that were so pushy, I was feeling really defeated by the whole dress shopping process. That totally changed when coming to LB! It was so refreshing to work with Tiffany, who truly just wanted me to feel great and take my time. She was fun, attentive, and did an amazing job picking out dresses based on my style. I would recommend this place a thousand times over for the customer service and experience alone!
That said, the gowns are also incredibly STUNNING. I haven’t decided if I’ll be buying mine yet from Lovely Bride (deciding between one from there and one from another store) but I am still screaming from the rooftops about everything this store has to offer.
SUCH an amazing experience here!! This was the 3rd place I went, and was on such a different playing field than the first 2. They didn't make me feel rushed at all, had amazing advice/opinions/ideas in all the right ways, and made me feel special when I eventually said 'yes' to my dress. I also loved that they have so many different types of styles of dresses, I feel like every bride needs to do an appt here! 100% recommend this place.
Extremely helpful and patient! Loved the selection and was so happy to have found my dress there!
What a great experience! Lindsay was my stylist and she did an exceptional job maximizing my time. She did not make me feel rushed and even pulled a last minute dress for me that ended up being THE dress 😍
The store even went the extra mile and ordered a smaller size in my dress for me to try before we invest. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Definitely recommend!!
I had the BEST experience at Lovely Bride. First of all, their selection of gowns is incredible for the "deconstructed, non-traditional bride". No ugly, overdone, seen-that-bedazzled-tacky-dress-1-million-times-before dresses to be had. Everything is elegant, unique, stunning, and great for so many different body types. I found my DREAM DRESS during a trunk show for an Italian designer- the girl helping me, whose name escapes me, told me that I would be the only one in the country with this dress! She was a huge help. She gave advice and her opinion, but didn't push more expensive dresses on me that were out of my budget.
Lovely Bride Chi also has the BEST recommendations for tailors. I moved to San Francisco and needed my dress tailored there. I was so worried they wouldn't be able to recommend a tailor there. I called their store, and they pulled up their list of tailors in SF!
Since purchasing my dress at Lovely Bride Chi, I have since sent multiple people there to buy their dream dresses- and they have found them there!!
11/10 would recommend.
When I first started looking at wedding dresses online, Lovely caught my eye. I loved their range of different dresses and it seemed like a fun environment! The Sienna dress was my favorite online and the first one I tried on at my appointment. I instantly knew it was the one but thought too good to be true. The stylist was super nice and helpful & my mom, maid of honor, and myself had a great time trying on all types of dresses & sipping champagne. By the end, The Sienna was still the one and I couldn’t be happier! I ended up making a few alterations (at their requested tailor, also amazing) and love the way it turned out. Thank you, Lovely!
My experience with Lovely Bride was simply ... lovely! From the moment I walked in, I - and my group - felt very welcomed. All of the dresses there are gorgeous and the space itself is beautiful. I tried on probably 10 dresses and ended up finding THE ONE! I highly recommend visiting Lovely Bride to any bride looking for their dream dress.
I went to Lovely Bride Chicago, because of the reviews I had seen. I was getting married on the beach in California, in a very small wedding. I had no bridesmaids. I wore foot jewelry and a crown of babies breath. Lovely Bride Chicago was my first and only place I found the perfect dress. They have a variety of options for every Bride in the upmost high quality. They do not judge you and only make you feel beautiful. I tried on 2 dresses and found my dress. The staff was extremely attentive, kind, and offered advice regarding everything I did not know about purchasing a wedding dress. If you would not like any intimidation from the “Michigan Avenue esqué” stores, along with extremely high quality dresses, this is your place. They are the only place I would recommend in the Chicago area for any bride. They treat you like a Princess without feeling pressured. They provided me my dream beach barefoot bride dress and I am forever grateful.
I came to Lovely Bride when it was fairly new but they carried the style of dresses I was looking for. There was one dress in particular that I had my eye on. When I first came in this dress wasn't available yet but that didn't stop me from enjoying trying on other dresses. Heather was wonderful and contacted me right away when that dress came into the store. I made another appointment and ended up getting that dress. To say I loved my dress would be an understatement. I highly recommend Heather and Lovely Bride :)
I had a wonderful welcoming time at Lovely! There are so professional. I had a schedule appointment with my friend and tried on potential dresses and fell in love with one of them. I went to another salon with my mother when she was in town and I kept telling her about this one dress at Lovely. I called them and they were able to fit me in that day so my mom could see the dress (which ended up being my wedding dress!) they are truly amazing.
Wonderful experience! MY attendant was patient and a wonderful listener with balancing what I wanted and my price point. I felt like my desires were heard and after trying on a few styles, I found my dream dress from Theia. She gave me and my crew champagne - it was exactly how I hoped what finding my wedding dress would be like! I highly recommend Lovely Bride!
I had a great experience at Lovely Bride trying on dresses with Ephiphany! She was so helpful and pulled the perfect dresses to help me narrow down different styles and fits that I like. Each time I tried something on and didn't absolutely *love* it, she listened to the things I did like about it and found those similar features in other dresses. This process of soliciting feedback, listening to my likes/dislikes, and having an eye for the best dresses eventually lead me to the dress I loved the most! I would definitely recommend this salon and hope you get to work with Epiphany!
Lovely Bride was my last stop of the wedding dress shopping day and I'm so glad we ended there! I tried on beautiful dresses elsewhere, but found my perfect dress at Lovely Bride! The staff was wonderful and made us feel special. They also recommended a wonderful tailor who was outstanding (Alva Tailor shop). The staff was attentive and answered questions throughout the ordering, delivery stage. Highly recommend!
I was excited to come here because of the selection of designers were my style. Online said they carried a dress from a designer I wanted, but they actually didn't in the store. It $150 to ship the dress to the store (typical salons do not do this). The stylist I had didn't seem happy to be there and wasn't knowledgeable about the fabric, fit or alterations. They also do not do alterations in the store so she really didn't know how the alterations worked. For my first dress shopping experience, I left disappointed and discouraged. If I found a dress I liked, I wouldn't buy from here. I'm only giving it one stars because they give you a free drink.
Had a great experience finding my dress at Lovely Bride and Regan was the absolute best!
I wasn't too sure what I wanted but Regan had a great method in helping me choose what to try and a systematic way of narrowing down gowns we liked. She was very knowledgable about all of the designers and selections in store. She wasn't pushy or just trying to sell, she genuinely cared that I found the right dress and felt comfortable in it. It wasn't before long until I found the one and am so happy with my purchase!!
They have a wide range of styles with varied prices so theres something for everyone. They have a little suite for you and your groups and give you champagne, my family and I had so much fun! I highly recommend for any bride looking for a unique gown for their day.
Jayme and Kylie were fantastic and made everything so easy. My hair and makeup were both perfect and so was my bridal party’s! Everyone was so happy with everything!
Raegan was great to work with, very positive and open minded about different preferences and stages of the wedding dress shopping experience.
This is the cutest store ever! The sales associate was absolutely wonderful in capturing our wedding’s essence within my budget. She actually selected “The Dress” on the first try! The atmosphere of Lovely Bride Chicago is so cool and absolutely made me feel like a lovely bride.
Okay, first of all, my Stylist Caroline?? GIRL, you rock!!!! Every single dress and accessory she pulled was perfectly tailored to my style and body type. She has fashion stylist ESP, I swear! Secondly, I cannot thank LBC enough for making my wedding dress hunt an absolutely magical experience. I was totally detached from the entire wedding dress shopping experience on an emotional level...but the chic-ness of the shop, the beyond gorgeous boho dresses, the kindness/expertise of the staff (looking at you, Caroline and Olivia!), and the peach bubbly they served literally brought me to tears of joy when I said "yaaaass" to my perfect dress! And I am not a crier!!! 10/10 reccomend, thank you Lovely Bride Chicago!!!!
I really enjoyed my experience at Lovely Bride. I worked with Nathaniel during my first & second appointments and never felt any pressure to buy a dress that wasn't right for me (unlike experiences I had at other bridal salons in Chicago). He was a true pleasure!
There was a small issue with the zipper on my dress when it arrived but Lovely Bride worked directly with the tailor to cover the cost of fixing it.
Great shopping experience here! As a young bride who didn't want a dress that was too modern, I had a great selection of looks and styles to choose from. I didn't end up getting my dress here, but had it not been for one more bridal appointment, I would have been a Lovely bride! Even though my consultant was a man, I felt really comfortable and listened to during the whole process. They were friendly and accommodating to my large group, and we all had a lot of fun in my appointment. They have a range of gowns from simple to boho to lace details to dreamy tulle. Definitely recommend an appointment here. I even left with a handwritten note from my consultant with the details of my favorite dress and what I liked about it. Great to walk away with after a weekend packed with multiple appointments and too many dresses to count.
My MOH and I had a really wonderful experience at Lovely with our bridal assistant, Nathaniel! The shop is adorable and they offer you delicious (and super cute!) sparkling wine options the moment you walk in. Nathaniel took us on a "tour" to browse through the dresses, which were perfectly displayed so you could get a great look at each one. Nathaniel was very helpful and knowledgeable about the dresses. Although I found "the one" at a different shop, I highly recommend coming into Lovely! Their selection, store, and service is fantastic.
Lovely Bride Chicago is wonderful. They have a great selection of dresses. We worked with Maura- she knew the best dresses to pull and was so friendly. She made the experience great and easy. You can't beat the location in the heart of Old Town. My family enjoyed waiting in a private area and sipping champagne while I tried on dresses.
I had a really great experience at Lovely Bride for my first appointment. It’s a pretty busy place - the space is a little on the small side with several groups in there at a time, but it really wasn’t a problem. Everyone was very welcoming to our group. We got checked in and helped ourselves to some complimentary champagne from their wine fridge while we waited, then got settled in our own room. I got to work with Heather, the salon owner, and she was a dream to work with. She took me through all of the gowns by designer, getting my thoughts on all of them. They have a really nice selection! Once we were done with that, she started pulling ones I had liked and some she felt were up my alley based on what I had told her I was into. She was really great about taking my feedback (as well as the groups’), narrowing down the selection based on that, and overall just a joy to chat with and spend the hour with! She never rushed me, even when we were coming up to the end of our appointment time and totally gushing over our the top choice for maybe a few minutes too long. Overall - we really enjoyed the whole experience and I’d recommend this spot to anyone on your hunt.
I had such a lovely experience here! Maura was SO sweet and friendly, she made me feel extremely comfortable and the friends I brought with loved her as well. I never felt pressured into making a purchase or into trying on styles that weren't for me. They had such a stunning and diverse collection, it was hard to pick just a few dresses to try on. There were other brides there trying on dresses but the set up of the store allows for a very private experience, which I appreciated! I cannot recommend Lovely Bride or Maura enough and I can't wait to come back to try to narrow down my top picks to a final choice!
If you live in the area and have the ability of booking an appointment with Nathaniel, I HIGHLY recommend doing so! I've worked in the bridal industry for almost my entire career and he was so compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly knew how to make me feel special. After we left, my family and I went to lunch and could not stop gushing about him! He's someone who you immediately want to become friends with and just seems like such a great person inside and out. Best part yet, I found my gown at Lovely and can not wait to book a second appointment to see him again and actually "say yes"!!
Outside of my experience with Nathaniel, the gowns are gorgeous, well curated, and the space so beautifully curated. Again, as someone who has worked in this industry I did not think my experiences would be anything to write home about, but I can not say enough great things about Lovely Chicago!
I will start by saying that I have never written a review in my life, but my experience at Lovely Bride was just that good. Out of 5 bridal appointments, my experience at Lovely Bride was HANDS DOWN the best. Morgan was personable, knowledgeable, funny, helpful.... I could go on and on. She did a great job of listening to comments (both positive and negative) from myself and my bridal party about dresses as I tried them on and used this information to shape what other choices she made off of the floor. I appreciated that she took time to walk me around the showroom floor, explain to me where certain designers were, and tell me about the designers and their price points. She made me feel incredibly comfortable and excited throughout my appointment. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Morgan. We showed up to our appointment 30 minutes early and she took us in with stride and a smile on her face! Morgan helped me to find the dress of my dreams that I never could have imagined but now can’t imagine my wedding without. Overall, Lovely Bride has a beautiful space, great staff, and a very unique selection of dresses that you won’t find anywhere else. THANK YOU for the overwhelmingly positive experience!
I had such a wonderful experience at Lovely Bride. My mom and now husbands mom and I were offered champagne right away by Barbara and she made us feel at home. I found trying on dresses to be overwhelming at other salons but lovely bride was such a pleasure. Their dresses are beautiful - many with a vintage or boho quality to them. The dresses I saw there, I did not see in other stores. I highly recommend!
I ended up going to several bridal salons, but none of the experiences compared to that of my experience at Lovely Bride. I ended up coming back in two separate times before scheduling a final “say yes” appointment (so three total) and never felt any pressure. Morgan was so kind and attentive and I truly felt she was my advocate throughout the process, making it much less overwhelming. She asked me questions that helped guide me to the dress of my dreams (which happened to be the least expensive dress I tried). At no point did it ever feel salesy - Morgan took care of my whole crew! Better yet, she was really great at pinning the dress so you could get a great visual of the actual fit.
Lovely had beautiful, affordable dresses. Morgan was extremely kind, patient, and informative. I’m so glad I went to lovely.