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Ultimate Bride

4.4
(59)
best-of-weddings

106 E Oak St, Chicago, IL

About This Vendor

Nestled on Chicago's prestigious Oak Street in the Gold Coast area, Ultimate Bride continues its reign as one of the country's finest bridal salons. The salon carries designers from all over the world such as Berta, Peter Langner, Oscar de la Renta, Mira Zwillinger, Carolina Herrera just to name a few. The bride will be surrounded by a beautiful selection of designer gowns with a full realm of services, enhanced by elegance, ambiance and courteous consultants who are passionate about making her bridal dreams come true.

Details

Dresses
Mother of the Bride Dresses, Shower & Party Dresses, Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
Alterations, Bridal Stylists, Custom Designs, Plus Size Available, Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Ultimate Bride Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/24/2022 by Lindsay B
I found my dream dress at Ultimate Bride, and I am so happy I did because the entire process from try on to alterations was stress free and enjoyable. They suggested ways to make my bridal look my own by making a semi-custom cape with lace that...
matched the lace of my dress. It was so fun to see the look come together and they were so attentive to every detail ensuring that everything was perfect at the end. It was very easy to contact them via text. I would highly recommend them to any bride!
Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Margot I
Brandy O at Ultimate is AMAZING. She was so kind and easy to work with. She really listened to what I was looking for and pulled my favorite designers. Even though I didn't end up saying yes to my dress here, I couldn't recommend Brandy enough!
Reviewed On 2/01/2021 by Miranda P
I went into my Ultimate Bride appointment excited to see some more unique and couture dresses. The man who greeted us was very nice then we waited for the consultant to come help us. She greeted us and I told her exactly what I was looking for ...
(volume, beading, embellishments, a-line/ ballgown, etc.). This was my 5th dress appointment so I had a good idea of what I wanted. I work in fashion so I like to think that I can describe things pretty well. We didn't get to pull any dresses she was going to bring them out, which is fine and I guess part of the "luxury" experience. The first dress she brought out gave me a heart attack. It was absolutely plain, a straight silhouette, no embellishments whatsoever. Pretty much the exact opposite of what I described. She went back to grab more dresses and those were better and more what I was looking for. But, they were around $5.5k-$6k and looked almost identical to dresses I tried on that were $3k or less at other salons. I said my budget was up to $7k which made me extremely limited in my options there, which I didn't think would be the case. The only dress I liked was above the budget, but again I didn't think it looked like the price tag. You are for sure paying for the designer name with their dresses. Overall our consultant seemed a little snobby and I didn't feel worthy of being there. The vibe just wasn't super welcoming and I felt a little uncomfortable. Compared to other higher end bridal salons I've been in the space was very small and I almost got run over or I cut off by someone constantly when getting in and out of the changing rooms. Overall, if you have $10k+ to spend this is a good place to go. But, otherwise I wouldn't recommend.
Reviewed On 2/18/2020 by Jennifer A
I had the most amazing experience at Ultimate Bride and cannot recommend them enough! I ended up at Ultimate Bride because my first wedding dress (purchased from another Chicago bridal shop) was ruined during alterations. With only 2 months bef...
ore my wedding, my mom called Ultimate Bride on a whim (and in a panic) to see if they could help me find a new dress, and Constantine (the owner) assured her it would not be a problem. When I arrived to Ultimate Bride, Amanda and Lori were SO kind, patient, accommodating, and helpful. Amanda pulled several dresses for me to try that fit the exact style I was looking for (they have an amazing selection), and Lori called the designers to make sure that those specific dresses could be rush ordered since I was in a time crunch. The very last dress Amanda pulled out for me to try ended up being a new, off the rack sample that had never been worn before, and oddly enough was my exact size! They allowed me to purchase that exact dress the day I tried it on and I was able to leave feeling SO relieved and happy. I ended up loving this dress more than my first! I also loved that alterations were in house. Their alterations team is so talented and did an amazing job on my dress – I could not have been happier with how it turned out. LASTLY, a glass of red wine was spilled on my dress at my wedding reception and completely stained the skirt – Diane spent nearly an hour on the phone with my mom guiding her through exactly who to reach out to and how to handle the cleaning process. We so appreciated her time and guidance! Every single person we interacted with at Ultimate Bride went above and beyond to make a stressful situation such a positive and fun experience. I am recommending them to all of my newly engaged friends without hesitation!
Reviewed On 12/23/2019 by Sam M
Overall, the experience was very positive! Friendly people, an easy shopping experience and overall great alterations. My only regret is that my bustle lasted for about 15 minutes before falling apart. I spent way too much time caring about my ...
train than I should have during my wedding. Even a bridesmaid had to do some make-shift stitching, so I could dance without tripping. I wish they would have been more real about the bustle and we could have discussed my options.
Reviewed On 7/22/2019 by Heather M
Amanda Franklin is absolutely amazing and Ultimate Bride is a fabulous store with so many beautiful dresses. I was extremely picky and knew exactly what I wanted in a wedding dress. Found it immediately and Amanda was phenomenal at helping me...
accessorize to absolute perfection. She listened to my mother and me, tailored her suggestions to me personally, allowed me to come in for a second appointment the very next day to try everything on again before I formally decided to buy it, walked me through how to get the lowest price possible on the dress (trunk show discount deadline, sales tax waived since I had it shipped to GA, where I live), and stayed in touch well past me leaving the store. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable - everything I could have ever wanted in a bridal consultant, leading me to everything I could have ever wanted in my dream wedding dress! Thank you so very much, Amanda.
Reviewed On 7/05/2019 by Mary W
After going to many places I ended up purchasing my dress here. Loved the dress and the way it turned out. They were organized and knew what they were doing. Only thing I didn't like was that the first time you get your alteration they send you...
to a new person without the person who you bought it from explaining to the seamstress what you want done... which was a little stressful. However, seamstress was incredible, well experienced and did a great job!
Reviewed On 2/17/2019 by Cassandra V
Unprofessional and terrible experience. They lie about alterations cost even when you tell them you have a budget. They do not care about you as a bride they care only about money. They literally lied and told me a dress alteration would be eas...
y so I took it to the preferred seamstress who said it was not even possible to alter the gown the way Ultimate Bride was saying. Ultimate Bride lied to me to make a sale and now I have lost money, have no gown and am very disappointed because my wedding is very close. They are absolutely terrible. When I tried to speak to the owner he brought some gal with 5 inch heels in the room who kept trying to tell me I had no idea what I was talking about and she kept laughing at me under her breathe. Complete harassment. BRIDES STAY AWAY.
Reviewed On 11/07/2018 by Chelsea N
Ultimate Bride has an incredible selection of high end wedding dresses. I found my dream gown (Ines di Santo - Daisy) after only one visit with Lori. We paired a gorgeous cathedral veil with the dress. Leading up to the wedding I had several a...
lteration appointments to ensure the dress fit me perfectly. The week of the wedding I picked up my dress. We discovered there was a miscommunication and an alteration was made that I did not request. Ultimate Bride fit me into the schedule the very next day and the head seamstress quickly reversed the change. What could have been a distressing situation was resolved smoothly and promptly. I highly recommend Ultimate Bride to any bride both for stunning gowns and great customer service!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2018 by Katie F
Professional bridal salon with attentive and patient stylists! I was one of those brides that was completely overwhelmed with the process and truly didn't know what I liked. When I went to Ultimate Bride, they made me feel so comfortable and ...
confident. Their alterations department is superb and made adjustments to my dress to really make it feel unique and like mine! Highly highly recommend! You will feel like a princess when you go here. It's a great experience!
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Kelly K
The space is comfortable and well-lit, which makes a big difference honestly. The staff helped me find the perfect dress and tailored it beautifully. Best boutique I visited by far.
Reviewed On 1/18/2018 by Brittany W
Yikes, definitely wouldn't recommend this be a stop for your wedding gown. I came here about a month ago with a certain designer in mind, but also was open to trying things in a very specific style. I did have a budget, but mentioned if I absol...
utely loved something, I would spend more. I worked with Amanda. It's interesting how little of a selection the store has? I wanted form fitted and a good amount of beading. I told her I really liked crepe, but wasn't limiting my choices to only that material. Not one of the dresses brought for me to try on had close to a generous amount of beading on them. I'm not totally sure Amanda really understood what I was looking for, because she kept bringing me a few dresses at a time that were not anything close to what I had asked for. No one in the store was overly friendly and the whole appointment was kind of awkward. I liked Berta and was interested in a gown they were expected to get in their Spring 18 line. Amanda said she would get back to me asap about pricing and information on that gown since I didn't really find anything I loved at the store. It's been over 1 month and no email, no call. I don't think the associates care or are even remotely interested in any of the brides that walk in. They don't listen to them, they don't give input on what might look best. They just make the whole experience super awkward as if they don't really want you trying on the gowns unless you know you are going to purchase it. It was all kind of a big joke. If you want a real salon with amazing designers, amazing associates.. go to Mira Couture down the street! I found both of my gowns there!
Reviewed On 10/24/2017 by Lyndsey P
Beautiful dress selection! Easy to communicate with via email or phone. Amanda was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with a very indecisive bride. Sarah was incredible at helping with alterations, and being very patient and understanding as ...
extra alterations were needed towards the end ! I absolutely recommend getting your dress from Ultimate Nride!
Reviewed On 9/24/2017 by Camryn G
I live NYC, but am from Chicago and ended up purchasing my dress at Ultimate Bride. Even though I was far away, the process was very easy and they were very accommodating. They have a beautiful selection of high-end wedding gowns. I chose a ...
Mira Zwillinger dress and could not be happier! The woman who did our alterations was so sweet and did an incredible job altering the dress. I also had my veil custom-made at Ultimate Bride and it was exactly what I wanted. Would highly recommend any bride purchasing their dress there.
Reviewed On 9/11/2017 by Kaitie M
I almost didn't come to Ultimate Bride - it was my last appointment (7 of 7!), and I was already happy with a handful of dresses at other salons. I'm SO glad my mom encouraged me to keep this appointment, as it was my best of the 7, and Nancy w...
as - by far - my favorite stylist. By the time I went to Ultimate, I had a very good idea of the style wedding dress I wanted. Nancy pulled dresses for me that were similar to others I'd tried on and liked, but she also pulled dresses with details I was pretty vehemently against... but to my surprise, she totally nailed it! (I wanted an A-line dress with straps; I ended up in a strapless column gown - ha!) Everything Nancy put me in was figure-flattering, and her pinning expertise made me feel like I was wearing tailored gowns. (I'm 5'3" and busty, so this is not easy to do with sample sizes!!) I was amazed by how well she read and understood my body. I was having such good luck with everything I tried on that I went a full hour over my allotted time - and a full hour past the salon's closing hours - and no one in the salon made me feel pressured or rushed. In fact, once I picked my dress, Nancy took even more time to help me find the perfect veil. I really couldn't be more pleased with this experience and would recommend this salon to every bride in Chicago looking for a gown. Other pros: The salon is clean and spacious; there are dresses on display to look through; and they give you a strapless bustier bra to try on under dresses. Can't wait for my dress to arrive so we can begin the fitting process!
Reviewed On 7/23/2017 by Megan M
I am obsessed with Ultimate Bride. Everyone there is so professional and so kind. I absolutely loved my Monique Lhuillier dress. The alterations were perfect. They made me feel at ease and also like a princess. Highly recommend Ultimate Bride f...
or your designer wedding dress!
Reviewed On 4/25/2017 by Kendal W
Wasn't very impressed with this place for the amount of money being spent. They crammed multiple brides on top of each other when trying them on for family. Wasn't a personable experience and felt pressured.
Reviewed On 10/15/2016 by Mallory S
I am a fashion major, so the pressure was on for my dress. I told Wendy that I wanted something backless and was really in love with lace. I also mentioned I hate ball gowns. Wendy definitely abided by my backless theme but went off the beaten ...
path with the material. While every dress was beautiful, I wanted a classic chic dress that I will love forever and ever. After my amazing experience at Ultimate Bride, I had another appt with a different salon. Wendy wrote down the dresses I really loved and the prices. After we went to the other place, which didn't even compare to Ultimate Bride, we had to decipher over drinks. I immediately called Ultimate Bride and asked if they could get out 4 dresses for me to try on one last time before the closed for the weekend. They were kind enough to bring out the dresses and have my friends come and see the gowns. I chose an Austin Scarlett dress with bow detail in the back. Wendy knew I wanted something interesting on the back and once she put a belt on, it was a slam dunk. Then the alterations team was amazing. I kept losing weight and they kept bringing it in and I wanted the bow to be fuller so they put netting in the bow. They were amazing. Not only that, but they shipped the dress to Iowa so we didn't need to pay tax. My experience from beginning to end was amazing at Ultimate Bride. Thank you so much for finding the perfect dress for me and having it fit perfectly!
Reviewed On 7/03/2016 by Kelly B
I went to ultimate bride to pick out bridesmaid dresses. At first impression the store was beautiful and the staff seemed very friendly and knowledgeable, however, after trying on a couple of dresses the lovely girl who was helping us left to a...
ttend a different group so we had to handle the final details with another employee. We just needed to pick out the color of the dress we wanted and the employee handed me a large book with color samples to choose from. Some of those color samples were missing and I nicely explained that to the employee because one of the missing color samples seemed to be in the range of color I was looking for. She told me that no the color sample was not missing so I had to point out over and over that yes it was missing and I really wanted to see that color. I was very nice and calm about the whole thing (I have worked in retail for a very long time and I would never be rude to a retail employee) she became very rude and told us she wanted someone else to help us. Finally a different employee came over to help and told her that in fact the color sample was missing. The employee started being overly nice to make up the fact she was wrong and still didn't help me find the missing color sample so I was just SOL. The staff was all over the place and I would have to call numerous times to make sure things I specified that I wanted were still being done. They would call me about things I told them many times previously what I wanted. I was never mean or rude to them I just wanted to get my girls dresses (Which were astronomical in price) and get them on time. I ended up having to talk straight to the manager since no one could seem to keep any of their information straight. This is the first time I have ever given a business a bad review but I feel with the amount of stress and money going into a wedding this shop and their beautiful dresses are not worth the time or hassle.
Reviewed On 6/21/2016 by Abby M
They are the best! The stylist know so much and really listen to what YOU want. Plus, they do an amazing job tailoring your dress to YOU!
Reviewed On 12/23/2015 by Sofia U
I loved Ultimate Bride! I worked with Rachel to get my dress and this experience was like no other I had. You are greeted in very pretty lobby area and the receptionist is very professional. Rachel took me back into a spacious fitting room and ...
my mom sat outside next to the pedestal. I tried on ALL sorts of dresses, ones I had mentioned and ones I wouldn't have ever picked out, but this was great because it helped everyone narrow down what was working for my shape and what I wanted. Rachel was completely professional, she let my mom and I give her feedback, even if it was bad and you could tell that she was really focusing in on what we were saying, almost as if she was going through a mental dress catalog! She worked fast and made me very comfortable. She totally hit the nail on the head with my dress! I actually noticed it hanging in my room and I knew the second she put it on me it was the one! It was every single thing I asked for. The woman who took my measurements was also very friendly. Best of all, there was ZERO pressure. I told Rachel I wouldn't be buying that day, I'm not someone who can make spontaneous decisions and she was totally cool with it. We made an appointment to come back and do all the paperwork. It was a fantastic experience!
Reviewed On 5/11/2015 by Elizabeth S
I have had two daughters get their wedding dresses here within the last year and highly recommend Ultimate Bride and especially RACHEL!!!! She is THE BEST!!! My 2nd daughter had some last minute glitches, and Ultimate Bride, especially Rachel...
, and Maria (seamstress) did EVERYTHING to make sure they had a happy bride walking down the aisle - TRULY went above and beyond. Definitely go here for your dress! Wish I could give them more than 5 stars!
Reviewed On 11/10/2014 by Anne S
Ultimate Bride is the only place in Chicago that sells Jenny Packham, which is what I was looking for. My original consultant, Courtney, was amazing and very respectful. Unfortunately, she quit mid-way through my process, and other people I w...
orked with were not always as friendly. (One was horrified that I wanted to wear flats. Not on her watch!) Alterations were convenient, but again, stand your ground. I ended up paying for an expensive bustle that I did not want (or end up using), even though my dress had no train. Ultimately, however, I absolutely loved my dress, and it did fit beautifully! Definitely worth it!
Reviewed On 10/16/2014 by Ashley H
I absolutely loved my dress and it was a very expensive ML dress. Ultimate Bride did a good job, but not a great job customer service wise for the amount you spend. I also felt like the alternation costs could have been clearer up front. They d...
efinitely have an attitude and if you have any issues or too many questions they get easily annoyed. Overall my dress and alternations turned out perfectly, but I knocked a star off for customer service.
Reviewed On 6/21/2014 by Andrea M
Everything was absolutely pleasant at Ultimate Bride. Meghan helped me find the perfect dress. She listened and offered her advice. She took everyones visions into consideration. Maria in alterations was phenomenal. Her experience is priceless.
Reviewed On 12/12/2013 by Brooke R
My initial visit was full of emotion, as I would imagine is the case for most brides. I worked with Rachel, who helped my find my perfect dress, which couldn't have been more different that what I thought that I wanted. She was patient and re...
ally listened and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The fittings and alterations were also very well done. My dress fit perfectly on the day of our wedding and I couldn't have been more happy with it.
Reviewed On 10/21/2013 by Emily K
Though the dresses are on the pricey side they carry great designers and the fabrics are wonderful. I never felt like I was wearing a heavy wedding dress. My consultant was amazing and made me feel comfortable and seemed to be truly interested ...
I finding me a dress. It was also great that the alterations and final steaming were done in house.
Reviewed On 8/25/2013 by Diane Z
Marina of Ultimate Bride was very patient and good in offering advice. She is a very good listener. She was never pushy and respected my indecisiveness throughout the entire process. Maria of the alterations department was very nice and patient...
with me too. You can tell she is very hardworking. I was so happy with the bustle she made for me. I am so happy I got my dress from Ultimate Bride and that it's still perfect after all the alterations!
Reviewed On 7/06/2013 by Maria R
The girl who helped me find my dress was the first person who actually LISTENED to me and what I wanted. I wasn't a very picky person, but knew what style I liked best and she went with different dresses in that style and I was able to find a d...
ress I loved. The tailoring they did in house was amazing too. Did a great job. Also got my veil here. Beautiful. Everyone complimented me on the dress and veil.
Reviewed On 3/20/2013 by amanda r
Everyone i worked with at Ultimate bride was amazing. they have some beautiful dresses and work with you to find one that's just perfect. They were easy to work with throughout the alteration process as well. I was initially supposed to have 3 ...
fittings but ended up having 4 (the last one just two days before my wedding!) and the dress turned out amazingly. The quality of the alterations was great and made the dress fit perfectly. They also were very accommodating with regards to my sister's hissyfit about her bridesmaid dress alterations (that wasn't bought / altered at Ultimate Bride) and two days before my wedding were able to fix the botched alterations that were done to it. One tip - they capped my alterations which definitely saved a lot of money in the end!
Reviewed On 1/26/2013 by Meghan H
Ultimate Bride is fantastic. They went out of their way to special order a sample of a Europe only gown that I wanted to try on. Their alterations department is wonderful, and the remembered everything about me! I was so happy I chose to sho...
p at Ultimate Bride!
Reviewed On 1/25/2013 by Carolyn M
This was the first place I went to look for a dress, and I cancelled all of my appointments after going here. My consultant did an excellent job listening to my ideas and preferences. She gave me many dresses that fit my description to try on, ...
but also brought dresses that she thought would be flattering or in line with what I already had liked. For me, the most important thing that I wanted in a dress was to find one that was as flattering as possible. As a petite woman, the consultant brought dresses that are flattering to shorter woman, and even mentioned how certain designers catered to this (Monique Lhuillier for example who also is a petite woman). I had my three sisters, my maid of honor, and mother with me, and the store made sure everyone had a place to sit and was comfortable.
Reviewed On 12/18/2012 by Brighid O
Everything about my experience with Ultimate Bride was positive. The receptionists who greeted me at the door each time were incredibly helpful and friendly. They made me a very last minute appointment in order to ensure everything was ready fo...
r the big day. They didn't have to do that, and I didn't even ask; they just offered. The consultants I worked with were helpful, honest, patient, and not pushy. They made the experience so fun and exciting. I didn't feel pressured, and I felt like they listened to me the entire time. I ended up with the perfect dress that fit me. I cannot say enough about the alterations department. Maria and Nami are the best. Seriously. My dress fit like a glove. It honestly looked like it was made just for me when they were finished. They did such a beautiful job. Ultimate Bride is definitely a wonderful place to go to find your dress.
Reviewed On 11/20/2012 by Stephanie S
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Ultimate Bride. I absolutely LOVED my dress and working with them was so easy. Laura - my dress consultant is amazing - so encouraging and enthusiastic. I really got personal treatment and felt...
like a million dollars. I loved them!
Reviewed On 11/20/2012 by Erin S
Ultimate Bride has an amazing selection of gowns. I really liked my consultant too (but she no longer works there). The atmosphere is a bit snobby but I suppose it's worth it to have access to the gorgeous dresses. I was not entirely satisfi...
ed with my alterations, though. Might want to go somewhere else for alterations.
Reviewed On 11/13/2012 by Karen M
Everyone I worked with was very friendly. My salesperson was Courtney, and she was my absolute favorite salesperson I worked with at any of the 4 shops I went to. So nice and so helpful. It was the perfect balance of giving her honest opinion ...
and letting you make your won decision. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because there were a few things I think could have been a little better in my alterations. Overall, alterations were pretty good, but there were a couple things that weren't fixed when they were supposed to be, which resulted in me having to make more trips.
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 by Stephanie S
I loved shopping at Ultimate Bride and my dress was amazing! I have to say Maria who did the alterations is a true genius. My photographer was amazed how my dress did not move the entire night and fit me like a glove. Not only does Ultimate Br...
ide carry the most beautiful dresses they really know how to find the right one for you.
Reviewed On 10/08/2012 by Mary B
By far the best selection in Chicago and everyone is wonderful to work with! The alterations were almost twice what we were originally quoted but I had a lot done to my dress.
Reviewed On 9/04/2012 by Lauren P
Every dress was classy and well made. Unfortunately Stephanie, who helped me, is no longer there. She was the best!! Regardless, good place with great people. The alterations department rocks!!!!! My dress was a 14 and by wedding time I wa...
s a 0. No problems, they were perfect!
Reviewed On 7/23/2012 by Sarah L
I went into Ultimate Bride prepared to walk away with a dress waaaaay over my budget- instead, the one I fell in love with was 60% off as a sample. Though I'd have happily paid full price and waited 6 months, I was delighted to take my dress h...
ome that day!
Reviewed On 7/19/2012 by January W
Rachel at Ultimate Bride was amazing. I had an idea of what type of dress I wanted and she guided me through the newest collection. The fitting team is amazing and helped me tailor my dress perfectly to my body. Everything turned out wonderf...
ul. I love my dress and it was gorgeous for my wedding day!
Reviewed On 6/22/2012 by Kristin B
Ultimate Bride was such a joy to work with. They were so attentive and helpful while shopping for a dress. They had great suggestions for accessories as well. They did an incredible job with alterations and made me look and feel beautiful on my...
big day!
Reviewed On 5/25/2012 by Danielle K
Couldn't have asked for a better experience at Ultimate Bride. My dress needed major work and the alterations department had it perfect after my first fitting. They were caring, listened to what I wanted and made me feel great!!!
Reviewed On 5/01/2012 by Gretchen M
I had the greatest experience with Laura & Ultimate Bride! I actually had purchased a different dress but always wanted a Monique that I had been unable to try on, and Ultimate made it happen! They worked with me on price and made it totall...
y affordable, so I was able to get my dream wedding dress :) I highly recommend working with Laura - she was a doll!
Reviewed On 4/24/2012 by Crystal Y
I had a wonderful experience with Ultimate Bride, and ended up selecting the first dress I tried on. The sales people we not pushy, and even though I loved the first dress encouraged me to go to keep my other appointments so I could compare. ...
Also, they gave me the tip of having my dress shipped to me out of state so I wouldn't have to pay sales tax, and my dress was in a month before they said it would arrive. Wonderful ladies!
Reviewed On 11/08/2011 by Stephanie B
Everyone is there to help you, which meant the world. They truly make you feel special.
Reviewed On 11/06/2011 by Meghan M
I got my dress at Ultimate Bride and loved it. I was worried that all the dresses would be way out of my price range but found a few that were very reasonable! The staff ws very helpful and brought in the dress i ended up wearing which is somet...
hing i would have never picke don my own but ended up loving it. I walk by their store all the time and wish i had another reason to go back!
Reviewed On 9/20/2011 by Molly S
From beginning to end, I was thrilled with this little Oak St. boutique. Service in all bridal shops was great I found but this went above and beyond. From helping me select a dress, matching a veil and recommendations for alterations I wouldn'...
t have changed a thing. They really know what they are doing.
Reviewed On 8/12/2011 by Alison C
I didn't have much luck with wedding dresses until I went to Ultimate Bride. Lots of options and beautiful dresses.
Reviewed On 8/09/2011 by Nicole S
I loved the lack of pressure and willingness to pull items in my price range, even though it is a more expensive boutique. It was a very Say Yes experience!
Reviewed On 8/02/2011 by Maha M
The people here were always nice and accomidating. However, when you are spending over $8000 on a dress you would think it would be perfect. However, after 4 alteration appointments I still had a problem with the dress. They were the only st...
ore in the state of Illinois that carried the dress I was looking for.
Reviewed On 7/26/2011 by Maria B
I found my dress at Ultimate because they had the largest selection of higher quality wedding dresses in the Chicago area. My salesperson was great, and found the dress that was "me" and I wouldn't change that selection for anything. That sai...
d, the alterations were another story. I had to go in for 6 fittings - each time driving 100 miles round trip, taking a day off of work, paying for lunch and parking, etc. because for some reason they couldn't do the alterations in fewer fittings. They do a very poor job with hemming - my dress was far too long, which we told them, but they assured us it was just right (I can't count how many times my dress got stepped on the day of my wedding). During one of my fittings I saw them hemming another girl's dress and it was obviously uneven because it was a scalloped edge, but I don't think the alterations department cared. I ended up having to return my dress after having taken it home because when I tried it on for my mom, it wasn't laying flat at all in the back, but because I couldn't see that in my fitting, the alterations department didn't say a word. That was 4 days before my wedding...imagine how nervous and upset you would be. I spoke to management and they rectified the problem, but not without a lot of unecessary heartache, thousands in lost wages, gas and parking expenses, and a ripped dress because it was indeed too long.
Reviewed On 5/05/2011 by Nicole P
Stephanie is such an amazing bridal consultant. She helped me find the dress of my dreams and my wedding would not have been complete without her! The perfect wedding dress is every girls dream and mine came true because of them!
Reviewed On 12/02/2010 by katie m
Ultimate Bride sales girls are so helpful and they really help you feel comfortable and good about trying on your wedding dress! The woman who makes the veils works until you are happy and will not stop until you are. But the best part of ulti...
mate bride is Maria the woman who does the alterations. She is amazing and will work with you until you are completely comfortable and the dress fits perfectly. She can deal with any obstacle the may arise head on and make the dress work. She is amazing and truly just a kind person as well.
Reviewed On 11/23/2010 by Nikki M
I went in here one Saturday morning for an appointment with 3 of my bridesmaids. First of all, it seemed pretty cramped because all of us plus the bridal consultant were squeezed into one dressing room. Apparently the two other brides and their...
entourages had taken up the other seating. When I was trying to explain the look I was going for, the consultant seemed like she was in a hurry and complained that I showed her two completely different styles of dress...which I did, but I also mentioned I was torn between the two. She seemed aggrevated, asked me my budget and left. When she came back with a handful of dresses, I was not impressed with her selection, but I am a believer that not everything looks good on a hanger. In this case however, I was right. I didn't like any of them, not even after she left and brought in a second round. When she brought the third round in I was pretty dissapointed (as were all of my bridesmaids). When I finally asked the price of one dress that was average looking, I was amazed to find it over $1,000 over my budget! I guess she chose to ignore my budget... Then we were rushed out of the room exactly on the hour because they had 'overbooked' the consultations. I had never been to an appointment shorter than 90 minutes. Needless to say, I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Reviewed On 11/16/2010 by Caroline C
Ultimate Bride has a great selection of dresses and are very professional. I was very happy with the turn out. The seamstress are so sweet and very attentive.
Reviewed On 10/01/2010 by Natalie M
everyone at ultimate bride was a dream to work with, but i can't thank stephanie enough for helping me to find my perfect dress. she was a dream to work with, so incredibly sweet, and stayed connected with me throughout the process from start ...
to finish. i also thought deborah was fantastic for her help in creating a unique headpiece and veil for me -- it was most definitely a collaborative process to get to the end result, which i could not hear enough wonderful things about. i would recommend to any bride to use ultimate bride to get that special bridal experience!
Reviewed On 8/31/2010 by Lauren K
The buying experience was fabulous. I had Kate and she was such a joy to work with and did not put pressure on us to buy. We tried on dresses then left to go to another store and came back the next day and bought "the dress." The alterations...
women are absolutely fabulous as well. The entire staff is so sweet and made the experience fun and luxurious
Reviewed On 5/17/2010 by LISA T
I am sure there were some beautful dresses here, but I wouldn't really know. The lady helping us didn't listen to one word I said. The dresses she brought for me to try on were not anything that would look good on me, we told her to bring dif...
ferent styles, keep t more simple, though she didn't. Also, they keep the dresses hidden from you, you cannot look through them or see what they have available and that made it hard to know if it was even worth looking. This was the first dress place we looked and there was no success. Though somehow the second place we went I was able to see the dresses and I knew my wedding dress the minute we saw it and put it on. I know some people love and swear by this place, but I cannot vouch for it.

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