The Altar Bridal - Barrington

t have picked a better place to start the journey. The selection was incredible! My sister is planning a tropical destination wedding and loves sleek, simple, modern styles, while I’m having a winery wedding with a boho-chic, whimsical vibe — and we both found multiple dresses that fit our very different visions. That alone speaks volumes! But what truly made this experience special was our stylist, Amanda. She is an absolute gem — kind, personable, and genuinely supportive. I walked in with only a vague idea of what I wanted, and Amanda worked her magic. She listened, asked thoughtful questions, and pulled dresses in different fabrics and silhouettes based on my feedback. She clearly knows the inventory inside and out. I also really appreciated how respectful she was of my budget. One dress I chose was way over, and while she didn’t pressure me at all to try it on… let’s just say I did cave, and now I’m trying to figure out how to make it work because I loved it that much. 😂 Even though I’m not ready to commit just yet (I want to explore all my options), I’m almost positive I’ll be back for one of the dresses Amanda helped me find — and when I do, I will make sure she’s there, because she absolutely deserves the commission. If you’re looking for a warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable team to help you find the one, go to The Altar Bridal in Barrington and ask for Amanda. I couldn’t recommend them more! 💍🤍

was so kind and when I came back later to buy my dress, she was genuinely excited for me!

s or I had to find the right one. It truly was a beautiful experience and I FOUND MY DRESS and got to take it home same day!! I got a beautiful dress for under $2000, and later found out the dress at anther shop would have cost over $4500! I cannot recommend this place enough. We had the entire store to ourselves with a weekday appointment and felt so relaxed when trying on dresses. If you haven't booked your appointment, do it now!!

wrong right away when it was written at the top of her sheet. She did not assist me in picking out gowns, as many other consultants were doing. She said she would be available to help me zip or clip dresses once I was changed into them, and every single time was across the store and my mom had to help me into the dress. When she was around and i would ask about the fabric or any questions related to the dress she was so unknowledgeable. At 20 minutes into my appointment, she told me I had 30 mins and i needed to start re-trying on dresses, when i still had 3-4 dresses to try on, but then later told me she didn't know how much time i had left, and when i finally got changed into my clothes said i had 45 minutes left in my appointment at which point i chose to leave. I hope others don't have the same experience that I had, because the other consultants seemed wonderful and helpful!

style and asked me questions that helped me eliminate dresses I chose to try on but didn't suit what I wanted. All in all, I found my wedding dress here and it's beautiful! Maureen even found a beautiful veil that looked like it was created for the dress. Being a size 16/18, I was worried there wouldn't be a vast selection of dresses, but there was! I love that I got to immediately take my dress home and it'll need minimal alterations, since it fit me perfectly! It was also within my budget. Thank you to Altar Bridal for helping me find my dream dress! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for their wedding dress.

ned to my vision, worked with my budget, and I left 90 minutes later with my dream dress! Best part is that it was way under budget AND stunning. Definitely make this your first stop when dress shopping.

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lected to my cautious, concerned, and clueless. I picked out a bunch of dresses that I ended up liking on but wasn’t sure about. She asked if she could clear the deck and grab a few she thought I’d like. She knew what I wanted when I didn’t and without being rude or pushy, helped me put on my dream dress. She was 100% right. She knows what she’s doing. She is the definition of “made for this”. Her degrees in fashion and design show!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! (I’m a cautious person so I didn’t buy until the next day, but she definitely deserves the credit. )

left I enjoyed myself. I didn’t but my dress immediately but came back later and bought it. They had it pulled again and had it waiting for me. The quality of the dresses is outstanding and I stayed under budget! I am so happy with my dress and experience there. Definitely recommend this place!

as so helpful and so caring, even if they weren't helping me directly.

y, and had a FABULOUS selection for being an off-the-rack store. I was made to feel beautiful and went home with my dress that day :)

on with Emily to find my dream dress. I was so anxious about this process and the team made my worries fly away! Not pushy on sales and truly present for being a support during my visit made all the difference. My dress came home with me on the same day, which makes me so happy to know I won’t have to worry about waiting for it and fitting alterations in on time. I absolutely love my dress and cannot wait to show it off next year to my friends and family when I walk down the aisle!

ned to every thought I had on each one. I definitely found my dream dress by the end of my visit, and they had it cleaned for me in less than a week. Super easy, super friendly, and a super fun visit!

g discouraged. This was not the case at The Altar Bridal. The room to try on dresses was spacious and comfortable. Gelly kept me laughing and feeling confident in myself the whole time. Gelly also provided a no pressure atmosphere and gave helpful tips and feedback to help me determine what I loved about the dresses. I walked away with my dream dress and I can’t wait to wear it in October!!!

attentive, knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic about finding your perfect dress! My whole experience was wonderful from start to finish and finding my wedding dress was icing on the cake! They have complimentary dress cleaning which they say could take a month, but my dress was ready in a week. I highly recommend going to Altar Bridal when you're dress shopping- you won't be disappointed!

nt. I called a few weeks in advance of my appointment to confirm and to notify that I had an additional guest joining my party. I spoke with Carly, who was lovely, and said, no problem, you don't have to let us know your party size. The day before my appointment, I received a voicemail from Monique indicating that my party size was too big and I needed to remove 2 people from my party. I also received a follow up voicemail on the day of my appointment from Monique indicating the same. My sister contacted Monique back to discuss who then told us we needed to remove 2 people from our party. After much discussion, my sister informed Monique that we had people travel in from out of state, as far as Texas, to be here on this day for my dress appointment. We ultimately were given the OK to bring my party to the appointment but were told that we would have to sign waivers because we had a party of 8. I was really worried after these phone calls because I didn't want any negativity or issues during my dress shopping. Upon arrival, the dress shop was very busy, but we were assigned Carly as our consultant. We were never asked to sign any waivers, and we were given a huge changing room that easily accommodated our group size without issue. Carly was absolutely amazing, making me feel so calm and comfortable, and was never pushy in the process. She complimented my group of 8, saying they were one of the nicest groups she's had of that size. She was VERY helpful with trying on dresses, asked me pointed questions to help me determine my final choice, and ultimately helped me find my dress that I said Yes to! Then when I was getting ready to check out, I noticed some dream catchers that completely aligned with my wedding decor, and Carly took the time to contact the owner and ask if they were for sale. The owner offered them to sell to me, and I purchased those for my wedding as well! Overall I purchased my dress, a wrap, and decor, all at a very reasonable price. Carly was AMAZING to work with. I would've given this shop 5 stars if there wasn't the confusion regarding the party size, even after I had called to confirm a few weeks before my appointment. I felt like it was an unneccessary stressor, but luckily it ended up not being an issue when we arrived.

pping, but boy was I surprised! Tatiana and the entire staff at the location in Barrington were so sweet and made me feel really special. I definitely recommend The Altar Bridal for all soon to be brides in Chicago.THANKS AGAIN TATIANA AND COMPANY!!!!

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g dress shop while we were together (which doesn’t happen very often). I mostly wanted to try different silhouettes to get a feel for what I would look for back in NE, and did not plan on buying anything. Monique and Ashley were both so helpful and had very thoughtful insights about each dress I tried on. As I put one of my final picks on, Monique popped in and said, “Ohhhh! I know I don’t really even know you, but that dress is YOU!” She was right. It was absolutely GORGEOUS. An hour later I walked out the door with the dress and a cathedral length veil for an *unbelievable* price. 10/10 - would definitely dress shop here again (but hopefully not 😂).

made me feel so comfortable and really took there time listen and get a feel for what my style is. And the prices! Perfect!

asked lots of questions to get to know me and my style and the type of wedding I wanted. They were extremely professional and seemed to genuinely want to help me find the dress of my dreams. I was torn between two choices but went back the next day and said yes to the dress. I am so happy I didn’t let the perfect dress slip away! Couldn’t have been more pleased with the service during both my visits, the ladies in the store did an outstanding job!! Highly recommend.

find the right style and fit, and THE dress. Ellen at E Veli Atelier did beautiful and quick alterations. I bought the dress at the beginning of February 2019 for a wedding in March 2019. While I do not recommend doing this in such short amount of time, I am incredibly thankful for Ellen's service and quality in a short timeline. She is amazing!

t dress" including price. Great selection, lovely setting, expert personnel. Don't miss The Altar. PS they have more than bridal gowns but that was our focus.

rk with. She made my bridal party just as comfortable and happy as I was. Even got to video chat with my MOH the whole time! She let me pick out the dresses I wanted (not all stores do) and also gave me suggestions based on what I wanted. I thought my dress was perfect, but then she found a belt (that didnt come with it) and it made it stunning. Prices are incredible and amazing quality. They even have alterations on site and their head lady came and gave me a great quote with amazing suggestions to make it unforgettable (we are adding straps). Super excited for my dress and so thankful to Ava and Altar for helping my dreams come true.

in for a look right before paying for my dream dress at a different store. As soon as I walked in the staff was more than welcoming and every single consultant on the floor was helpful and looking for the details to bring the best options available. I like to think that I have Fashion forward sophisticated taste, so when I looked at the dresses they had I noticed quality of cuts and materials and and inexpensive correlating prices, I was shocked. I highly recommend this bridal boutique to any ride as a first dress shop experience all the way down to checking before you make any commitment anywhere else! They will more than likely change your mind on your dream dress & find you a dress 10 times better.

dible. Both their impressive selection and their expertise was everything I was hoping for. While the search might have spanned a couple days, I finally was able to find the perfect one.