Simply Luxe Bridal

st selections, best atmosphere and consultants that actually care. Amazing!

your stylist’s full attention. Working with them was a perfect experience and I would recommend them to everyone!

family and it was a day to remember!! Margaret was so sweet and helped with every question that I had and gave her true opinion. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! I officially said yes to the dress here and I am so happy that I did!

n based on my taste and style of what I was looking for. The entire experience was a blast and stress free and I felt like a princess! I loved my dress so much and for wearing it for 18+ hours it was surprisingly comfortable!

ied the dress I ended up ordering if she hadn't pulled it for me.

d. I had scheduled 6 dress salon appointments over the course of 3 days while my sister/MOH was home from college for her fall break. This was somewhat stressful, and Simply Luxe was my appointment on the third morning. From the second we walked into the salon, they made my sisters, mom, and me feel like queens. We worked with Lizz who was an absolute pleasure, and she helped me find a dress that looked amazing and was actually below my budget!! The staff was super helpful and very reasonable with price ranges, they never pressured me to spend more. I ended up buying my veil the same day, and my bridesmaids came back to the salon to pick out some of their dresses. I would highly recommend this salon and especially Lizz!

sonal. Their shop is gorgeous, cute, and simple.

was hoping for while dress shopping, one I did not get anywhere else I went. They made me feel extremely welcomed, comfortable and special. My mom, MOH and I had our own space to relax and discuss dresses without having others around. We worked with Lizz and I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was! She was attentive, honest and truly heard what I was telling her about what I wanted in my dress. When I was torn between two, she was patient and ultimately helped me decide on my perfect gown. I would highly recommend scheduling an appointment at Simply Luxe - they really know how to make a bride feel special and really listen to what she wants in her dream dress!

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nk you so much for making our experience so perfect and so memorable.

it had a fairytale feel of how you imagine finding the perfect dress.

ntment with Valerie. I shopped at 3 other places before going to Simply Luxe. Valerie listened to me about what styles I liked and helped guide me to my final decision...which I was beginning to feel like would never happen! She knows her designer's dresses like the alphabet. Do yourself a favour and go see Valerie!

’t take too long until Valerie found me the PERFECT dress! I can’t wait to wear my dress on my wedding day! Simply Luxe is a beautiful shop and I recommend it for every bride!

ral beautiful dresses. After trying a few on, she was able to bring in more dresses based on what was working well. She said she was new to Simply Luxe, but we would have never known. She was so kind, sweet, and helpful. I’m so thankful for Katie for helping me say yes to the dress!

shopping experience at BHLDN in Chicago, I was upset and felt completely deflated from that appointment. I wasn't feeling very hopeful after that, until I walked through the doors of Simply Luxe. If you're looking for that magical experience, then Simply Luxe is the place to go! My dress consultant, Emily, was SO helpful and was so knowledgeable with all of the dresses they had there, and what would look best for my body type. I felt like royalty there. Really, if you're looking for the dress you'll be wearing on the most important day of your life, Simply Luxe has got it!

selection that Simply Luxe has was phenomenal. I never once felt like we weren't going to find something in our budget. All the fittings we had to do were seamless and easy to schedule in. My dress looked amazing the day of and I got so many compliments of how unique and nothing like anyone had seen before. Simply Luxe truly made this an easy process of finding the perfect dress and getting it tailored exactly to me.

had. I was lucky enough to have Emily and honestly lucky isn't even the right word. I was super nervous about dress shopping to begin with since I really hate being the center of attention. But as soon as I walked in the door Emily was there to greet me and was so incredibly friendly. She made every single part of this experience so incredible. I am a huge believer in signs and I believe she was meant to help me find my dress that day. Emily was the one who pulled the dress and told me to keep an open mind. When she put me in the dress I was so surprised at how comfortable I felt in the dress, but this dress became even more special when she was fixing the bottom of the dress and was showing me the underneath layers. She pulled out one of the layers which was completely lace and it was the pattern of roses. I knew then this dress was it. She then put me back in past favorites and told me not to look in the mirror until we got out and as I was trying on past dresses my mind kept thinking about the dress with the rose pattern. As she put me back in my dress I started to cry, I told her this dress means so much more to me since she showed me those roses because I felt like I will have my mother with me. Emily then started to cry with me which meant more then she couldn't possibly know. She brought me out one last time and when I looked in the mirror, I just knew. Emily then told me that this dress had just arrived to their store the night before and they just unpacked it, so I was the first & only one to try it on. So I know there are probably hundreds of dresses with the rose pattern on them, but this was just different in every single way. And if all that wasn't a sign from my mother then I don't know what is! I felt my mother with me every step of the way on this special day, which is so amazing knowing I have been dreading this day knowing she wouldn't be with me. I couldn't be more grateful for Emily and everything she did for me and helping me find a piece of my mother in my dress. So ladies if you are looking for a dress and just want an incredible experience from start to finish Emily is definitely your girl! Plus the shop itself is so beautiful inside! I also came home today to a note in the mail, which completely surprised me and it was from Emily. I cried all over again with all the kind words she wrote me! Thanks so much again Emily & Simply Luxe Bridal you are wonderful!

wanted. I’m so happy I made that call and didn’t settle for less than the best. I was a little worried about the price range (my budget was $500-1000) because I saw online that the starting prices were around $1200, but when I spoke to the manager on the phone, she made it clear they would be able to work within my budget*. Not only was she extremely pleasant to speak with, but she was able to get me in for an appointment the same day. As soon as we walked in, my entourage and I were warmly welcomed and Emily offered us water and champagne. The atmosphere in the Algonquin store is lovely - just what you picture for a “Say Yes to the Dress” experience. I had four ladies with me and we were all able to wait comfortably for my stylist; browsing dresses, looking through a book of designs, viewing a slideshow, etc. When my stylist Emily took us back to the try on area, she was very sweet and did a fantastic job listening to my vision and budget without being judgmental or pushy. We had a nice, private viewing area (very different than the busy, exposed feeling at David’s Bridal), and it was complete with comfy couches, chairs, a floor length mirror to view the dress, a small pedestal to stand on, etc.. I tried on the dresses and the 4th one was THE one. When she brought it back, she told me it was slightly different than what I had originally described, but encouraged me to give it a chance. As soon as it was on, I loved it, and it showed me that Emily was able to read my style/body type/likes/dislikes well and pull something absolutely beautiful which I might not have otherwise picked for myself. One of the best parts is that it was at the bottom of my price range! Even better than the average costs of the dresses I had tried at David’s Bridal! Obviously buying a dress off the rack means you’ll probably need more intensive alterations, but it is worth it when you find the dress you love. It’s also worth mentioning that the two other girls who I saw there during my appointment also found their dresses with Simply Luxe, so that’s saying something for their variety, the quality, and the service they provide. I highly recommend this treasure. The overall experience is worth the trip and your time, and it will give you a day to remember. And maybe even your dream dress. *When I came in, they were having a sample sale - so you buy the dress off the rack and take it home with you right away. They keep their dresses in beautiful condition, so this isn’t a problem. However, I’m not sure if they usually have lower prices like the ones I saw. I would definitely suggest you ask about it if you call to set up an appointment.

wedding this past June with little hope after visiting 10 other bridal salons with no luck. I had gone to countless shops looking for the right dress and often felt pressured into making a purchase that I wasn't sure about. My experience at Simply Luxe was so pleasant; the store was pristine and beautiful and had a great selection of dresses, accessories and jewelry. Chloe and the staff made me and my MOH feel so welcome and comfortable. Chloe asked me a series of questions and pulled less than 5 dresses for me to try on. I knew as soon as I put on the second dress that it was the one. I felt absolutely no pressure to make a decision or purchase the dress at the time but I was happy and relieved to have found the one. My dress ended up coming in even earlier than they had promised. Thank you Simply Luxe for helping me find the dress of my dreams!

so came from the store. I don't even live in Illinois - I was not having good luck in Milwaukee and found Simply Luxe through the designer of my dress and went for a trunk show. Definitely recommend!

our consult at the dress appointment. She was great listening to what I envisioned my wedding dress to be while also working in the comments and thoughts my mother and grandmother gave during the appointment. The end result – finding my dream wedding dress! I also used Simply Lux to do the alterations for my wedding gown. There was an incident that occurred and caused me to doubt if using the services was really the right decision I had made. But, Susan and the team did not take my concern lightly and acted quickly and professionally to turn the situation around and make the experience an overall positive. They dissolved my nerves and worries. My dress came out flawless – fitting me amazing and finished perfectly. I am so happy I did my alterations with them. I cannot thank them enough and recommend them!

that is about all that went well. The dress shipped a month later than I was told and I was strapped for time to get it altered. It was ordered 2 sizes too big, and of course, I had to pay an absurd amount of money for alterations. I got there for my first fitting and the bride before me was having issues with the alterations process. After 2 fittings, I showed up for my final where I was told I'd go home with it. The dress had not been altered since my 1st fitting and was nowhere near ready for me to take home. I got to pick up my dress 2 days before leaving for my wedding. While the staff is incredibly friendly it did not make up for the stress caused by not knowing if I was going to have a dress that fit or even at all. The process was painful and I would caution brides.

a trunk show with the designers going on (and some exclusive sneak peaks of dresses!). Needless to say, it was the best decision I had made. I found the dress of my dreams AND the girls helping me made sure to stay in my budget range. I had gone to 4+ other salons and had walked out of every single one feeling somewhat disappointed. The moment you walk into Simply Luxe, the staff is looking to make sure you enjoy your experience. I have never been happier than when I found the dress of my dreams!!

orked with was nice and accommodating, but I am only giving 4-stars because I was disappointed that I was asked to try on multiple dresses that were outside of my budget (though, they were 10% off if purchased that day, but still outside of my budget). I also was disappointed when I tried on a cheaper gown and the consultant made a comment along the lines of "see, this is the difference between a lower and higher price point." No one should feel bad about the budget that they have to work with. I ended up purchasing a dress that was very similar to one that I liked at Simply Luxe, but was within my budget.

that I send them my Pinterest board so that they could make sure they could match dresses to my expectations. I brought 4 people with me and from the moment we opened the door, we were in awe. The boutique is stunning and it makes the wedding seem very real. I was greeted almost immediately by Valerie and she had such an approach that made me feel at ease and excited. She made me feel incredibly comfortable and yet incredibly special. She gave everyone a glass of champagne and had us all sit down and introduced herself to everyone and really involved everyone in the process. She was SO respectful of what my budget was and what I was looking for that after 3 dress try ons (which I fell in love with each one and had even asked "How many dresses is a bride allowed to have?"), I knew instantly after seeing the 4th dress that it was the one. I never understood how you can "just know" but someone compared it to the feeling of how I met my fiance, "you just know that he's the one. It just clicks" and sure enough that's how I felt with the dress. One of my bridesman actually said he didn't like it, but Val went and grabbed an accessory, he started to feel a bit better about it. She grabbed a tulle train that I've always wanted and put that on and he teared up and ran over and started fluffing up my dress and making me look as special as I was feeling. Valerie was AMAZING at getting everyone to feel what I was feeling and as a bride, this was so important and she made it seem effortless. She is BEYOND INCREDIBLE! What's even better was, since we had so much time left, we started talking about bridesmaids dresses and suddenly my daughter had her dress, my matron of honor had her dress and even my mother in law! Everyone, minus my bridesman that was there was all set! Simply Luxe, you've done a phenomenal job with your style, your layout, your brand and your staff. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience. I really can't thank you enough. Brides - do your research on this boutique's style and provide a lot of pictures on what you do like and they will make your dress shopping a breeze. To find the right boutique is hard because your style has to match their style so communication is key but I promise you that this boutique will do everything they can to make you feel special and even respect your budget so you leave feeling great. My only regret was I found the dress too fast and wasn't able to try on other dresses just to try on all their fabulous dresses!

until the middle of April, and my wedding was 5/19/18. The store did not handle the delay very well. They were never able to give an exact shipping date, and never called to tell me shipment was delayed. I always had to call them, and every time I was given one excuse after another on why shipping was behind schedule. The veil I was given also did not match the color of my dress. Thankfully, the seamstress who did my alterations was able to make me a new one that matched perfectly.

e first dress I tried on. She was extremely accommodating and relatable. I did not feel pressured at all to get a dress. Overall the store was gorgeous and everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. Love love love by dress, thank you!

Valerie, on the other hand, was very friendly and did not make me feel pressured at all. She took her time with me and gave me very helpful tips for my wedding. She even had a dress sent over that I had my eye on at other stores from their other location and gave me a better deal than the other stores. It was the best bridal experience I have ever had and am very grateful for Valerie. Thanks for your kindness!

eeves, somewhat conservative but classic...) I emailed around to multiple shops trying to find a few specific dresses and the ladies at Simply Lux were super helpful and offered the exact dresses they had that would match my style. Upon my arrival, they had the dresses I wanted set aside for me and gave me the option to look through their inventory and see if I wanted to try anything else on. I worked with Chloe and she was absolutely wonderful! Super sweet and really heard my wants. She put a few unique styles together to make the picture in my mind a reality. I ended up with a few favorites including a custom dress from one of their designers. I was super grateful for the time she put into my appointment and all her input. She was honest and really listened. Unfortunately, I went a different route and found my dress somewhere else, but if it wasn’t for her, I would have left feeling super discouraged. I am a plus sized bride, so none of the dresses really fit me. Other shops I had gone to were similar but Chloe did an excellent job and making that a non issue. I am so grateful for the help Chloe gave me and I hope to be back to shop accessories!

made me felt at ease during my visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

ot explain how thankful and happy I was to have Emily as my dress consultant. She was truthful and fun. This dress shop was everything I wanted and more. I highly recommend simply luxe bridal! Thanks so much again Emily!

feel at ease and genuinely showed concern and care, even offering my entourage and I champagne. I arrived to the salon discouraged and not optimistic that I would find "the one." However, Emily was thoughtful and really listened to my vision. When I told her I didn't get to try on any variety of dresses at the previous salon I went to, she brought out ballgowns, lace dress, fit-and-flares...everything to make me feel like I was going through every option, which was important for me. Afterward, my maid of honor who came with told her future sister-in-law to make an appointment with Simply Luxe. That sister-in-law ended up purchasing her dress there as well, even though she had several salon appointments that month! I ended up purchasing the same dress I tried on at the previous salon, only it fit me completely differently because this salon does a great job taking care of their gowns, which made all the difference. I cannot wait for my dress to come in!

ut what style I liked and felt most comfortable in and provided me with a lot of options to style the perfect dress. In the end, I choose the dress that I never thought I would try on. Thanks again Valerie! I highly recommend Simply Luxe!

ed champagne and water right when we arrived. Valerie was a pleasure to work with. She made me feel special and was so helpful and patient. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted and she was able to figure out my style without a problem. She made the whole process fun and enjoyable for all. I would absolutely recommend going to Simply Luxe to buy a wedding gown.

to be pushy. So glad I found my dress there!

ntion. There are only two places for brides to try on dresses, so the salon is a quiet and relaxing place to find a dress. They are good about sticking to your budget and the style you are looking for. Their dresses start around $1200 and they also have veils and accessories to purchase. It would be difficult for me to go to another salon to look for a dress after being at Simply Luxe.

e time and this was on a weekend. They had lots of options and I ended up purchasing my gown here.

eresting at stop two, I researched to find Simply Luxe had the designer I loved. Valerie knew just the dress, and after being sorry she didn’t have it there, took the time to dig through boxes that had just arrived to give me more options. She also found the dress, and I got to have my happy moment. Above and beyond, always made me feel special in such a real way. Thank you!

ntourage at the door and immediately made us feel at home and comfortable! We got champagne right away and the mood was set to have a great time! The store is beautiful, clean and modern. We had our own little side of the store, and my bridesmaids and mom were very comfortable waiting as I tried on dresses. This was the second bridal salon I had visited and was hoping to find my dress, but wasn't getting my hopes up. Chloe found dresses for me and was so so helpful and knowledgeable on the dresses. I wasn't finding EXACTLY what I wanted so I figured I would be settling on something that I didn't love. That was until Chloe brought me MY DREAM DRESS. It is perfect...all I could have imagined and more. The best experience I could have ever asked for and I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! Susan, the owner was so wonderful too! I had questions the next day and she called me back right away. The day was perfect!

hesitant about dress shopping, but they hit it out of the park with the selections they brought me, and accommodated everything I wanted in a dress. They kept my dress in store until I could come in with my godmothers to have a special viewing with them - it was amazing. Not only did I find my dress there, but I found my shoes, veil, and belt there as well. Everything was beautiful, and I HIGHLY recommend this boutique to any bride!

my larger group and took perfect care of us the whole time. I can’t wait to get my dress!

tened to my thoughts and pulled several dresses. After every dress I tried on she asked exactly what I liked and disliked about each dress. She really listened because every dress I tried on got closer and closer until after only 9 dresses I found the one! The boutique is beautiful and they really made me and my guests feel special!

tion of dresses and designers. As a professional wedding planner, I'm familiar with the downtown bridal stores but many aren't in my budget, so I wanted to explore the suburbs for my own dress. Simply Luxe has beautiful dresses in all price ranges. I worked with Dana who did a great job trying to figure out my style all while staying within budget. She brought a few dresses that I would've never looked at on my own, but we're actually really flattering and pretty. She was very patient, friendly, and personable and let me try on as many dresses as I wanted. They aren't strict about trying on "too many" dresses. Deciding on a dress is such a hard and emotional process, and while I didn't end up buying from Simply Luxe, I'm still SO impressed with the store and staff. They have a great selection of bridal accessories, too. I'll definitely be going back for an accessories appointment!

and the salon is adorable. Dana helped me "say yes to the dress" and I couldn't say enough great things about her. She knew what I was looking for, wasn't pushy, and had the right eye to encourage me to try something I may not of picked off the rack. Thank you for all your help Dana!!

nd ended up buying the very first one I tried on there! Valerie was amazing and so accommodating to my entourage and I. If you are looking for the perfect "say yes to the dress moment" I would highly recommend this salon and Valerie!