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Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique

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(27)best-of-weddings

1540 Central Avenue, DUBUQUE, IA

About This Vendor

A One of a Kind Bridal Boutique

Located in Dubuque, IA, Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique prides itself on being the leader when it comes to providing a one-of-a-kind bridal experience! Being by appointment only, we are able to provide our brides with a private and unique bridal experience unlike any other bridal shop. We offer both a vast selection of off the rack wedding gowns as well as our very own orderable Haute Bridal Collection. We also offer a wide variety of bridal veils and accessories to make any bridal look complete! Our chic and warm atmosphere is the perfect environment to help any bride say, "Yes to the dress!"

Details

Dresses
Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
Bridal Stylists, Plus Size Available, Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/09/2021 by Emmie R
Shelby was so sweet and easy to work with!! She contacted me before my appointment to figure out what kind of dress I was looking for and had multiple options ready to go when I got there. She has such a cute shop and so many gorgeous and reaso...
nably priced dresses to choose from! I would recommend Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique to anyone!!
Reviewed On 12/01/2020 by Crystal C
This boutique is simply the best! The dresses are like nothing you will see anywhere else! Getting engaged during COVID definitely put a whole new level of stress on trying to find the perfect dress but Shelby made the experience so fun and e...
asy! She had the most gorgeous gowns pulled for me right when I got to my appointment and the third dress I tried on was my DREAM dress! I couldn't recommend this boutique more! I am so lucky I came across it <3 Thank you Shelby!
Reviewed On 12/01/2020 by Matlyn Z
I came in thinking I knew what I wanted but all that changed when I came in for my appointment. Shelby was an amazing listener to what I wanted, liked, and what I would change about each dress. she nailed it in the end and knew it was my dress ...
long before I did! I would recommend any bride to make an appointment here!
Reviewed On 12/01/2020 by Ali S
Shelby was SO helpful in finding me the perfect dress. She asked for pictures days before the appointment and started finding dresses that fit what I wanted. She was super easy going and friendly which made me much more comfortable. After visit...
ing two other shops and traveling from Cedar Rapids, it was nice to feel like she actually listened to what I was looking for in a dress and pulled some for me before hand. I didn’t have to look through every dress in the store and try to determine what fit my wants in a dress while it’s hanging on a rack. Her shop was cute and quaint but had a huge dress selection!
Reviewed On 11/29/2020 by Heather L
When I came into the shop it was my first time shopping for a wedding dress. Shelby already had dresses pulled which I loved so we didn’t have to waste anytime! I tried on the first dress and fell in love with it instantly! I continued to try s...
ome more on but I kept coming back to the first dress that I ever tried on! Well I ended up saying yes that day! She never once pressured me or made me feel pressured that I had to buy a dress. She’s amazing and she knows what she’s doing! Will highly recommend her to all my friends when they get to look for wedding dresses!!
Reviewed On 11/17/2020 by McKenzie D
It's great being the only bride in the shop! I absolutely love my wedding dress I just got here. Thanks Shelby!
Reviewed On 11/13/2020 by Katie S
this boutique is absolutely beautiful! I got my wedding dress over the summer and it was the lost wonderful experience. I went to two shops before I visited Shelby’s and let me tell you, she was absolutely amazing. I didn’t really know what I w...
anted so right when my party and I arrived we were greeted with open arms and led to a wide array of dresses for me to try on. Shelby was helpful and extremely encouraging during my entire fitting and it took less than 30 minutes for me to say yes to the dress. Vintage chic boutique stands out from all the other bridal shops because no matter who you are it’s a one on one experience with her. Not only is she such a sweet person her shop is absolutely gorgeous and it is extremely obvious how much love and attention she puts into her shop. She made me and my entire party feel extremely comfortable and also showed us options for veils and hair pieces. Not only are her dresses absolutely breath taking and extremely size inclusive she has the most beautiful accessories. I drove over two hours to see Shelby and I would gladly do it again. Every bride that goes to visit her will get the most amazing personalized experience. Nor only does Shelby take care of you while you at ein her shop, she makes her own community of vintage chic brides and keeps up with them whenever she can! I loved my experience with Shelby and her store and I will recommend this place up and down. It is never a waste to travel to and no matter who you are you will find your dream dress at vintage chic with the amazing Shelby!! ❤️
Reviewed On 11/10/2020 by Kat S
Shelby was amazing. She listened to my ideas before my appointment and had my perfect dress waiting for me! such an amazing experience!!
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Rachel D
Shelby was absolutely amazing to work with! I travelled 3 hours from Des Moines, IA to have the opportunity to meet with her, and it was absolutely worth the drive. Shelby reached out to me the week of my appointment to hear from me about what ...
I wanted and what my vision was foe my dress. Then she took the time to review what I sent her, and pulled dresses that fit what I wanted. It was a fantastic experience. From the moment I walked into the shop Shelby was ready to help me get the dress of my dreams & she was even sensitive to my budget throughout the process. She was careful and intentional about her selections for dresses for me to try. I am so thankful that I travelled to meet Shelby and get her assistance in such an important piece of my big day.
Reviewed On 9/22/2020 by Shirley E
Shelby was very professional and sweet! She picked dresses that were my style and she was very honest. Unfortunately, I did not find my dress there and Shelby even advised me based on my thoughts and what I was saying that it seemed like my dre...
ss had been at a previous shop. It’s hard to find kind honest sales people these days and I highly recommend shopping at Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique! The dresses were beautiful and very reasonably priced!
Reviewed On 8/18/2020 by Abigail J
Shelby is absolutely amazing! She was really good in our two visits to the boutique (first with just my mom & me, second with mom, MIL, dad, MOHs) & exuded excitement for us! She knew exactly what I was looking for & immediately got me out of t...
he gown when she could tell I wasn't really feeling it.
Reviewed On 8/16/2020 by Lexie E
I drove 5 hours to visit this unique and cozy shop. Shelby was extremely helpful during the whole dress shopping process. She reached out several days in advance to discuss what I was looking for and checked in the day of the appointment. Shel...
by is extremely relatable and down to earth, I felt comfortable around her the entire appointment. I was able to try on several dresses and even additional dresses after I narrowed down my top choices l, just to make sure of my preferred dress style and fit. Shelby was understanding, patient and encouraging during the appointment. I would recommend the experience to any bride looking for unique and affordable dresses. Shelby truly loves her job and celebrates her brides!
Reviewed On 8/16/2020 by Nicole B
I traveled 3 hours from the Des Moines metro to visit Vintage Chic. Finding a shop that was within my budget for a dress was difficult, so when I saw the shop had plenty of options for me, I knew I had to try it. And I'm so glad I did! Shelby h...
as a wonderful personal touch, contacting me two days before my appointment to get a feel for what I was looking for. She was intuitive to what I needed and still let me try on more dresses after I found The One so I could be sure of my decision. I'm excited to go back and pick up my dress!
Reviewed On 8/08/2020 by Hannah R
Shelby felt like an old friend while helping me pick out my dress. I love that you and your crew are the only ones in the shop. Everything Shelby pulled for me to try on was literally something similar to dresses that I had saved on Pinterest. ...
I left so in love with my dress that I picked and I absolutely can’t wait to wear it on my wedding day.
Reviewed On 7/12/2020 by Ashley K
I bought my dress from Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique yesterday and had a wonderful experience! Let me tell you why! I did a lot of searching at other bridal shops in the area online, because I was in search of a very particular dress. Most plac...
es didn't have what I was looking for, and it was kind of a headache searching through thousands of pages, even after trying to filter what I was looking for! Shelby has her dresses posted on her Pinterest boards, so it's really easy to scroll through! She sends you a questionnaire to help narrow down what exactly you are looking for, and her email so you can send pictures prior so she can make sure she has something similar to what you are looking for, saving her and you time! She is a one lady shop, so it's a chill relaxing environment, with just herself, your entourage and you! When we got there she had a selection of dresses picked and ready to try on. It took 30 minutes for me to find the perfect dress!! And it was soooo stress free!! I love the personal touch of the photo when you find your dress ♥️ Shelby is amazing and so is her boutique!!
Reviewed On 5/29/2020 by Reagan J
Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique is an amazing place to shop for your wedding dress. My experience was personable, quick, and easy. Shelby was very kind, understanding, and passionate about the process of wedding dress shopping. I had emailed her ...
prior to my appointment to address some concerns that I had and she was respectful and compassionate about them. When I got to her store, we introduced ourselves and got right to it. She had multiple dresses already picked out for me. Some that I had requested to try on and other that were a similar style. She listened to my concerns and let me know what could and probably couldn’t be done with the dresses that I tried on. It was amazing, quick, and efficient process. I would definitely recommend Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique for anyone (especially us curvy girls)!
Reviewed On 5/25/2020 by Ashley G
It was such a nice experience to have a private appointment and one on one with shelby! She wants nothing but to get you in your dream dress. The selection is beautiful and it doesnt feel so overwhelming. I would recommend everyone to shop wit...
h shelby!
Reviewed On 5/17/2020 by Shari D
Bought my dream dress yesterday. Shelby was amazing!! Her dresses are gorgeous, her shop is adorable, and she is a pro at helping you find the perfect dress and making you feel gorgeous the whole way through. It was easy, it was fun, it was pur...
e magic!! Thank you!!
Reviewed On 5/14/2020 by Lauren H
I had an amazing experience finding my dress at Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique! Shelby was so nice and friendly! She understood what kind of dress I was looking for and helped me say yes to the dress!
Reviewed On 2/03/2020 by Emmy K
My experience at Vintage Chic was more amazing than my words can describe. Shelby, the owner, was so kind, caring, passionate about her work, and all-around phenomenal. I have tried on lots of pageant dresses and gone to quite a few dress bouti...
ques in my past and have never had a great experience (especially as a plus-size woman). I didn't want finding my wedding dress to be as hard, as confidence-wrecking, and as frustrating as my previous prom/pageant experiences have been. I couldn't have chosen a better place to go or a better person to work with. Shelby let me pick out dresses that I wanted to try on and already had some options ready for me when I showed up. She made me feel comfortable in changing and trying on dresses, she encouraged me to try on different styles (while staying true to what I wanted). Shelby also felt like one of the family while my bride tribe was shopping with me! I had my family with me and Shelby fit right in with how silly but supportive my bride team was! Her store is clean, well kept, a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere, all around it was a personal atmosphere and experience. She has a WIDE selection of dresses that fit all kinds of body types. All at an affordable price. I was just planning on buying my dress there but I felt so welcomed and awesome at Vintage Chic, I plan to go back and buy my bridal accessories! Go here to have a personal experience with a wonderful store owner who truly cares about her customers and a beautiful atmosphere!
Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by Kalli S
My experience with Shelby at Vintage Chic, was simply spectacular. I felt cared for and comfortable my entire appointment. Shelby’s boutique is intimate and charming- don’t let its perfectly quaint nature fool you- this place is absolutely brim...
ming with outstanding dresses in every style and size. I cannot say enough positive things about Shelby and all of her diligence and care! Thanks again, Shelby!!
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Ashleigh D
My experience was so great at Vintage Chic with Shelby Duggan! Started off by getting there and she had dresses pulled for what I kind style I had described in the email she sends prior to your appointment. Her shop is soooo cute and has many s...
tyles of dresses in various sizes that ACTUALLY fit you an leave with that day if you find the one! I am one that is normally not super confident about things but the dress that I picked made me feel like a million bucks and I know that it is going to be GORGEOUS on my wedding day! I honestly cant wait until the next time I get to put this beautiful dress on! Also, ended up with a veil which I told my mother I NEVER wanted. But once Shelby got me back in the dress, she dolled up my hair, gave me some jewelry to wear and just like that the simplest things made things come to life! Thanks for such a great experience! <3
Reviewed On 6/13/2019 by Jen H
I had appointments with a couple other bridal shops but never even bothered after my visit at Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique! I fell in love with a dress immediately and purchased it on the spot. Shelby was wonderful! She was very prepared for my...
visit with selections to fit the styles I requested in advance of my appointment. She also added some fun with a little wine. It was the perfect experience for wedding dress shopping!
Reviewed On 6/13/2019 by DezeRae H
It was a spur of the moment trip to Dubuque, we were all tired and done and this was our last stop before heading home. come to find out it was by appointment only I almost threw the towel in and left but decided to call and see if she planned ...
to be open that day, she asked for 20 min and met me to open her boutique. I was blown away with how cute and intimate the place was and Shelby was more than accommodating, tried on my dress and knew right there that it was meant to be! The price point was amazing and my wedding is this weekend and I CANNOT WAIT to wear my dress!!
Reviewed On 6/13/2019 by Jodi R
This place is a classy awesome beautiful place with incredible prices on the dresses. Each dress is different and unique. There is a lot to choose from in all sizes from the small sizes to the plus sizes. In stock and ready to try on. I can't s...
ay enough about how awesome of a selection they have for dresses. Shelby is amazing and wonderful to work with.
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by Jennifer B
Shelby was amazing to work with and gave exceptional 1x1 attention! You don’t have to wait 6 months to get your dress either! I recommend this place to every bride I know!
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by McKenzie D
beautiful dresses and great one on one!!!

Contact Info for Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique

1540 Central Avenue, DUBUQUE, IA
(563) 581-9945

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