This collection of top bridal shops in Chicago has something for every personality. Whether you’re searching for a wedding dress that features a feminine silhouette, such as a layered lace wedding dress, or a trendy bohemian wedding dress, this list of bridal shops has you covered.
Alice in Ivory
If you’re looking for wedding dress stores that cater to modern wedding dress styles and appeal to a romantic woman, Alice In Ivory carries 150 gowns from designers like Theia, Hayley Paige, and Rue De Seine. The store interior, decorated with crystal chandeliers and ornate gilded mirrors, has all the feel of a romantic Parisian boutique.
1117 W Armitage Ave | Lincoln Park | 312.533.9326 | aliceinivory.com
Sarah Seven
This Lincoln Park bridal store offers two distinct lines of wedding dress styles for two distinct brides, Sarah Seven and Bride by Sarah Seven. The Sarah Seven collection offers different styles of wedding dresses that are sleek and simple with understated architectural details. The Bride by Sarah Seven collection is full of flowing chiffon and detailed, ultra-feminine lace gowns designed for a bold bride ready to make a statement. The bright and airy flagship Chicago bridal shop reflects the design of both collections, pairing sleek gown displays with original detailing of the vintage space.
532 W Arlington Pl | Lincoln Park | 773.270.5939 | sarahseven.com
Ultimate Bride
One of the bridal shops nestled on Chicago’s prestigious Oak Street, Ultimate Bride is an appointment-only wedding boutique that carries styles by designers from all over the world such as Berta, Peter Langner, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. The light-filled, all-white interior provides the perfect backdrop for their collections of wedding dress styles.
106 E Oak St | Gold Coast | 312.337.6300 | ultimatebride.com
Mignonette Bridal
Providing heirloom wedding dress options and bespoke designs for modern brides, Mignontte Bridal is a bridal shop in Chicago situated in the heart of Lakeview. Over 15 years ago, owner and designer Kpoene Kofi-Nicklin started out selling her handmade gowns on Etsy. Great demand for her designs led to her setting up one of the northside’s favorite wedding dress shops in Mignonette Bridal. Brides can find a wedding dress somewhere in the price range of $2,500-$4,500.
1747 W. Belmont Ave | Lakeview | 773.880.9141 | mignonettebridal.com
Vera Wang
The sleek Vera Wang flagship salon is one of Chicago’s most recognizable wedding boutiques and it sits at the corner of Rush St and Oak St in the Gold Coast. The salon carries some of Wang’s iconic wedding dress styles in addition to the newest bridal collections and accessories. Vera Wang’s latest bridal collection embraces contemporary forms and delicate fabrics for a romantic, avant-garde vibe.
945 N. Rush St | Gold Coast | 312.379.5355 | verawang.com
Glamour Closet
This River North bridal shop offers an elegant boutique environment with outlet store prices. Brides can select from a collection of designer wedding dress styles, all off the rack, for 25 – 75% off retail prices. Walk-ins are welcomed, walk out with your gown same-day!
209 E. Illinois St | River North | 312.245.2790 | glamourcloset.com
Viero Bridal
Inspired by the latest European fashion trends, this one of the Ukrainian Village neighborhood’s bridal shops that carries a collection of wedding dress styles for the bride who’s seeking elegance and grace, clean lines, and individuality. Their 2018 Dolce Vita collection features lace wedding dress detailing, beading, separates, and a balance of classic and contemporary silhouettes.
2236 W. Chicago Ave | Ukrainian Village | 872.802.4415 | vieroweddingdresses.com
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BHLDN
One of the wedding dress stores by Anthropologie, BHLDN (pronounced Be-Hold-En) offers vintage-inspired, beautifully crafted Anthropologie wedding dresses, wedding décor and gifts. Situated at 8 East Walton St in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, the BHLDN bridal boutique was designed with the urban bride and party-goer in mind – offering brides and their wedding party the opportunity to experiment with headpieces and jewels in the accessories salon, as well as explore their assortment of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.
8 E. Walton St | Gold Coast | 312.573.2573 | bhldn.com
Lovely Bride
Hailing from New York City, Lovely sees itself as one of the city’s best indie bridal shops for cool brides. Lovely Bride offers cutting-edge wedding dress styles from emerging designers. Appointments available Wednesday – Sunday. Wedding dresses range from $2,000 – $7,000.
1657 N. Wells St | Old Town | 312.285.2990 | lovelybride.com
Bella Bianca
This Gold Coast luxury wedding dress store is home to a collection of wedding dress styles from some of the most sought after domestic and international designers such as Lazaro, Ines Di Santo, and Ramona Keveza. Owners Melissa Russell and Natalie Bauer pride themselves on the Bella Bianca philosophy – to deliver the finest couture bridal fashion while creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment for their brides.
12 W. Maple St | Gold Coast | 312.787.2377 | bellabianca.com
Honey Bridal
Located in Andersonville, Honey Bridal stocks handcrafted wedding dresses and separates from independent designers. Styles range from understated jumpsuits to full-on ball gowns. Owners and sisters Dana Karlow and Hallie Borden see Honey as a fresh take on bridal shops in Chicago – relaxed, inclusive, and a little bit irreverent, serving up cocktails and good music for each appointment.
5135 N. Clark St | Andersonville | 773.809.3382 | honey-bridal.com
Alyssa Kristin
Founded by designer Alyssa Kahle, Alyssa Kristin’s wedding dress collections are designed and created right here in Chicago. The wedding dresses are thoughtfully designed so that each piece features a distinctive element – a dramatic train, a unique neckline, a removable skirt. Alyssa Kristin offers low-cost customizations on all of their wedding dress styles, encouraging their brides to have fun – mix & match tops and skirts, add a sleeve, lower the back or add some train.
505 N. LaSalle Dr., #575 | Gold Coast | 773.887.2812 | alyssakristin.com
Dimitra’s Bridal Couture
Touting a fashion-focused approach, Dimitras Bridal Couture is a bridal shop that carries a coveted selection of couture wedding dresses by designers such as J’Aton Couture, Reem Acra, and Marchesa. Bridal consultants meet one-on-one with each bride to discuss the wedding dress styles to match their vision before pulling bridal silhouettes and styles that are best suited for the bride and her wedding.
1009 N. Rush St | 312.787.0920 | dimitrasbridal.com
VWIDON
Designers Hwang and Kenneth Park are the husband-and-wife team behind VWIDON bridal shop and VWIDON Atelier. Having launched their first bridal collection of wedding dress styles in 2001 Hwang and Park continue to design contemporary wedding gowns for fashion-forward brides. All VWIDON gowns are designed and made in right here in Chicago.
740 N. Franklin St., Suite 11 | River North | 312.654.9078 | vwidon.com
Jenny Yoo
The Jenny Yoo collections incorporate rich and luxurious fabrics to create elegant, feminine, refined wedding dress styles for brides and bridesmaids. Attention to detail, cut, proportion ensures each wedding dress that’s made in this bridal store receives the most feminine and flattering fit for the modern bride or bridesmaid. Jenny Yoo’s new Superior St showroom is outfitted with pink tufted seating and warn brass elements that embody the feminine brand.
311 W Superior St., Suite 404 | River North | 312.642.2327 | jennyyoo.com
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Luxe Bridal Rack
At Luxe Bridal Rack you’ll find hundreds of high-end wedding dress styles for a fraction of retail prices. New to the Chicago bridal store market in 2017, this Logan Square boutique is committed to providing a shopping service that is truly special.
2167 N. Milwaukee Ave | Logan Square | 773.917.5893 | luxebridalrack.com
Mira Couture
Another significant player in the Gold Coast Bridal District, Mira Couture, has been marrying brides with couture wedding dress styles for nearly 50 years. Equal parts bridal boutique and couture atelier, brides can peruse the selection of luxury gowns or work with in-house wedding dress makers and designers to create a bespoke piece. Mira Couture also carries a selection of evening gowns and cocktail attire.
1 E. Delaware Pl | Gold Coast | 312.255.1699 | miracouture.com
Image credits in order of appearance: 1: Alice in Ivory gown at Chez. Photo by Christy Tyler Photography. 2: Mignonette Bridal Two Piece. Photo by Studio 29 Photography. 3: Models wearing Alyssa Kristin gowns. Photo by Erin Stubblefield Photography.