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A one-of-a-kind selection of vintage bridal gowns from the 20's to the 80's, hand selected by costume designer Kristine Engel, are curated in her lovely atelier. Accessories including custom head pieces, exquisite jewelry and exclusive veils are styled to personalize a unique and modern aesthetic.
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Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Private Appointments Available
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Kristine is very helpful in choosing the right dress which suits your taste and looks good on you. She herself has a very good and elegant taste in fashion and so trusting her honest opinion on how you look in a dress is comes naturally. She also goes out of her way to provide superb customer service —the day i brought my girls with me to show them the dress i liked at the shop, she went out to cut flowers to help them imagine how it will look like once the dress is all dressed up at the wedding day. She was also present on my first fitting for alterations and made sure i will get the right adjustments. Fast forward to the wedding, everyone loved the dress; not too conventional yet very classy and unique. So glad to have met Kristine & purchase my wedding dress at Meringue!
I went to Meringue because I knew I wanted a somewhat untraditional wedding dress and I'm into vintage style. Kristine was so friendly and welcoming, it was great to have such personalized attention and it was a true honor to be able to try on some stunning one-of-a-kind vintage dresses from the 1920s-1970s. I did not end up purchasing a dress from Meringue, but there were many beautiful options from nearly every decade so if you are looking for something truly unique and vintage, I would highly recommend checking out Meringue!
This store is wonderful and Kristine is amazing as well! I knew I wanted a less traditional dress and possibly one that wasn't white, and Kristine helped me find it on my first visit. I didn't want to get my hopes up the first time I went, but was so pleased to find my wedding dress that day. She had so many different styles and colors that it was a breeze and so much fun! Kristine was on my team through the whole process, and she was always available for questions. Just a genuinely wonderful person and small-business owner.
Once I found the dress, Kristine suggested accessories that were the exact ones I had in mind, but had not mentioned to her yet. It was perfect! She added a modern beaded belt which enhanced the dress in just the right way. People even thought it was a part of the dress to begin with!
The dress was not a perfect fit at first, but she assured me that Davis Imperial would be able to help me alter the dress. She was so right! I also needed a crinoline with the perfect amount of poof and Kristine helped me find it as well. I received countless compliments on the dress and accessories. It looked great and I felt great in it!
She went above and beyond when I asked for some vendor recommendations, and I could not have been happier with them. They were all as kind, calm, and accommodating as Kristine.
A diamond in the rough of wedding dress shops. Perfect for something one-of-a-kind and memorable.
I came to Meringue with a dress I had already purchased and worked with Kristine to personalize my look. Her accessory collection is phenomenal, including new and vintage. We chose a stunning vintage headpiece from the late 1800's that was so unique and special - it was the perfect alternative to a veil (however I was extremely tempted by her gorgeous collection of veils!). I also went with a crystal encrusted silk belt that really tied my entire look together. It transformed my dress to a completely one-of-kind look, I cannot count how many compliments I received on both items. Kristine was so welcoming and hospitable, my Mom and I had such a lovely day in her beautiful shop (we were offered tea or champagne and we had her focused attention for the entire appointment). My Mom ended up purchasing a stunning vintage necklace for herself, as well as some fabulous bronze bangles (she wears all the time!). I even went back to purchase my husband's cufflinks for the wedding - a special touch that was my gift to him on our big day. I cannot recommend Meringue enough to any bride!
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2207 West Roscoe, Chicago, IL
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