Alice in Ivory

dresses. She took pictures of the ones I liked the best so that I could show them to my mom and sisters, and was incredibly supportive and offered her opinions when I asked for them. This was my second appointment, and when I tried on Cattleya by Alena Leena, I was pretty sure then that even though the dress was understated on the hanger, it was the right one. Lexi encouraged me to take my time deciding and to come back if I wanted to try any of the dresses on again; when I came back about two months later, I tried Cattleya on again and it was as lovely as I remembered. I bought the dress almost a year before my wedding, and it came in about five months later. Picking it up was a breeze, as was paying the deposit and balance, and Lexi recommended some tailors to me when I took the dress home with me. It was a wonderful experience trying on and purchasing a dress from Alice in Ivory. Photo Credit: Maura Black Photography

that dress that I even reached out to the designer themselves to see if they had any in stock. I then saw that Alice in Ivory used to have an extremely similar dress from the same designer in their store and when I contacted them they had one sample of it left. Tara was my consultant and answered all of my questions via email prior to my appointment-this included even sending me photos of the dress in advance. During my appointment she made the process extremely comfortable and relaxing but also made it very special for my Mom and I. She was just as excited about the dress as we were! After purchasing the dress, Tara provided me with recommendations on where to get the dress altered and cleaned and even gave me two gift cards to one of the recommended shops. I could not recommend Alice in Ivory enough to any new brides!

nging the pattern and removing appliqué. Somehow this very different dress passed Alice in Ivory's "professional" inspection. A month before my wedding, when I went to get alterations, my untrained eye noticed all these design flaws. Even though the shop admitted that the design was not the same after I sent side by side pictures from when I tried on the dress in their shop, they said it was too late for them to help me since I didn't contact them earlier and that they were not responsible. The most they could do was give me a sample dress in a size too big in an unknown condition or give me 27% of what the dress cost to put toward repurchasing the dress again with a different shop. A bride's worst nightmare.

wn my choices, helping me to identify what I liked and didn't like about the dresses I was trying on, and ultimately guiding me to the perfect gown! I wore Melanie by Flora for my wedding and I got so many compliments, including multiple people saying how perfectly the dress suited me and my personality. Tara made the process so easy and fun for both me and my parents, who came along to the salon. I am from Wisconsin, but I highly recommend making the trip to Chicago for Alice in Ivory!

with and was very helpful throughout the whole process!

resses with the specifications I asked for and ones in similar complementary styles. She worked so hard to help me customize my Dress with the designer so that it would have the coverage I wanted but still preserve the look of the dress and gave expert recommendations so that when the dress came it really needed minimal tailoring! She was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout all my emails to her when I was deciding about he the different dresses. I cannot say enough good things about it and I have already sent many people here since I had such a positive experience!

ocess), and made the appointments I had with them feel "normal." I also love that they asked me about my style and selected things based on that. I had such a great time choosing my dress with them that I even went back to choose my wedding accessories - in which I bought a matching veil!

the studio space is classic and beautiful. Their communication after my purchase was also great, the studio was responsive to my questions and kept me updated on the shipping timeline to be sure I had my dress and veil in time!

both on my own and with family and friends. Grace was very helpful and accommodating every time I visited. I would recommend Alice in Ivory to anyone looking for their dream wedding dress!

ld not have been ruder. I understand this is their day job but I wanted my day to be special and they couldn't have been less interested in my experience. Prior to my appointment, I received a harsh email listing out all the things I could not do while at the salon in bold and red. Every other store I visited called me and learned about my style prior to an appointment but Alice in Ivory could not be bothered. On top of their overall rude approach to my appointment, there wasn't any flexibility in number of guests allowed. At the time of my appointment, Chicago was fully re-opened without any Covid restrictions. I called and asked for one more guest above the 2 person limit and was very quickly rejected. I offered to have all guests wear masks and show proof of vaccination. I also offered to come in at an off time to allow other appointments to remain comfortable. Nothing was enough and when I asked to speak to the manager she refused to get on the phone with me. After all the back and forth, I decided to cancel my appointment. Less than 5 days later, they changed their rules to allow more guests so, in my opinion, the entire ordeal was unnecessary. While the dresses are beautiful, the staff's overall approach to such a special day was really upsetting and for that reason I think everyone should not waste their time here and give other salon's that truly care about their customers the business.

Grace was extremely helpful over email and they were able to ship the jumpsuit to me to try on! The process was really easy and I absolutely loved it! Very thankful for Alice In Ivory for making the jumpsuit a reality for me!!

as I walked in the door. The boutique is beautifully designed and the team made me feel special. Alexis was my stylist and really paid attention to the feedback I was sharing (even though I felt in the moment that I loved everything!). She pulled out a gorgeous Theia dress that wasn't even on my radar - it checked all of my boxes except that it was strapless. Although I was a bit uncertain at first, I trusted her judgment and tried it on. Once I did, I never wanted to take it off! Alexis helped me find my unexpected dream dress and made my experience unforgettable. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day and my husband loved my dress!

lready found my dress at a previous salon and making plans to return and buy that dress. After trying on a few dresses that I wasn't interested in, my stylist pulled one from the back that she thought I may like and WOW was she right! That ended up being my dress!! It was so unique, ethereal, romantic and the exact perfect dress I had been looking for but hadn't found! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, romantic, boho, ethereal dress Alice in Ivory has the best selection and setting to find it! That paired with their expert stylists that can tap into your vision to help you find "the one" makes it a must visit.

visited, specifically to try on Rime dresses and Grace was the absolute best stylist to work with! She listened to what I had in mind and brought in a variety of dresses to try on. Luckily the day I visited was also the Rime trunk show and the designer was there as well. After going back and forth on a few dresses the Alice in Ivory team with the amazing help of Rime helped me design a semi-custom dress taking into account all of the aspects I loved from different dresses. Since this was my first try-on session I was hesitant to pull the trigger immediately and Grace was so supportive, she sent me a recap of our meeting immediately after the try-on so that I could review it (with a glass of wine) and ultimately I confirmed later that evening that I wanted to purchase the dress. Grace continued to be a great source of help and reassurance when shipping was delayed due to COVID and provided the BEST recommendation for alterations (The Dress Doctor) to make sure the dress fit perfectly.

xperience perfect. She listened to my feedback and pulled excellent dress choices! I ended up selecting a dress from a different store but her genuine excitement shows how committed this business is to the people, not the sale. I am forever thankful for Rachel and Alice in Ivory. 150% recommend supporting this local business!!

in a dress and made recommendations that didn't feel sales-y or pushy at all! Their store is so beautiful and they have a wide range of dresses (without being overwhelming) to choose from. I highly recommend Alice in Ivory.

think they would like first and then finding other options if needed. The first one I tried on was ultimately THE ONE and lord was it gorgeous. Additionally, I immensely appreciate how communicative they were with me. I had a little bit of a tight timeline, but they were very good with keeping me in the loop on the status of my dress. I highly recommend!

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ywhere else. The experience day of was also great - their showrooms are nice and large and well-lit, and they were really patient when I wanted to go back and try on dresses from earlier in the session until I felt 100% sure I had picked the right one. I worked with Taylor, who was really helpful in figuring out the shipping for the dress and how to care for the items after arrival. They also were helpful in recommending a great tailor in Ette. Highly recommended!

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t suggestions throughout the process. They were so easy to work with and I'd recommend choosing them as your bridal boutique in Chicago!

ot even because I found my gown there!). I wanted a wedding dress that wasn't boring or traditional and spoke to my personal style, and Alice in Ivory was the perfect place to go. If you're looking for a well-tailored selection of gorgeous, classy, chic, and eclectic wedding dresses, look no further! It is a beautiful space, and you feel like a true princess trying on gowns there. The staff was so eager to help you find a gown that was right for you, and I felt very taken care of from start to finish. The gowns are reasonable price-wise, although I did end up choosing a dress a bit above my budget! Thank you so much, Alice in Ivory, for helping me find my dream wedding dress!

y on dresses everyday , it was so much fun and my entire party was impressed with the space and the service. thanks for making my day perfect!

in, and a little bit of volume in the skirt, and really didn't have a lot to choose from. No complaints about service or experience - was just a bit disappointed in the selection. The dresses also seemed to be a bit overpriced to me. I shopped at four other locations in Chicago who seemed to be able to offer a wider range of dresses at a lower budget. If you're a boho or modern bride with a budget over 4K, then this is a great place to shop!

e going to end up with a beautiful product. Also the prices very reasonable. I would recommend them to anyone!

ey have excellent communication, are kind, professional, and just "get" brides. They know how to make everything less awkward during the appointments, and really make you feel special. Can't wait to show them how great I looked thanks to them!

took all of my feedback. They ended up picking out the dress that eventually was the one! I felt like I got a great price and we had an absolutely blast in the process. You ladies are amazing!

I found 3 dresses that I feel in love with! They challenged what I thought I wanted (all lace dress) and helped me find what I actually wanted (simple plain dress)! They were nice and helpful and let me come back a few times while I struggled to decide. Ultimately, I was unable to wear my moms wedding dress and bought a perfect dress for me at Alice in Ivory. Additionally, their accessories are AWESOME! No other place had as perfect of a sparkly belt, so I went back to get the very first one I had tried on.

focused on helping me find the right gown. After letting me pick several options, she and the sales rep from Theia Bridal, Josh, who was hosting a trunk show in the boutique, chose some dresses for me to try on that I wouldn’t have ordinarily chosen. Cue one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make! Seriously, every dress was so unique and amazing, which was far from what I’d experienced at my first appointment at BHLDN that morning. After loving each option, I narrowed it down to three and Michelle helped me try each of them on two more times! On the last go around I put on a veil with my dress and got my mom and one of my bridesmaids bawling. I knew then that it was The One. It was truly a great experience in a small, unique shop with a BEAUTIFUL inventory. I would recommend it to any bride who wants an amazing stylist experience and a special dress that is like no other!

the dress I was interested in to see if an alteration could be made. When the designer said no, she went above and beyond to reach out to an alterations company to make it happen. She has a kind heart and makes shopping for a wedding dress everything it should be and more.

utely loved but couldn’t make a decision. I was only in Chicago for the weekend and after emailing Lindsey they were able to squeeze me in the very next morning so I could choose my beautiful Alexandra Grecco gown!

ress, an Anna Campbell sheath, and left the store knowing that I had made the right decision.

ylie, had me try on so many different styles since I was open to anything and she actually put me in something I never would have considered which ended up being The One!!! So grateful for her professional eye! Great experience.

xceeded all of them. I contacted the shop and immediately started communicating with Kaylee, who was sweet as pie and incredibly accommodating. She went above and beyond, providing local recommendations for places to eat, drink, and shop in the area to create a memorable experience for the ladies accompanying me to the appointment. After only a few emails with Kaylee, I knew this was likely going to be the shop I would find my dress. On the day of, I worked with Alice in Ivory stylist, Lindsey. Before 8am, I had an email waiting for me in my inbox from Lindsey letting me know she had a cancellation that day and wanted to offer me an earlier appointment. This worked out perfectly for our group and I was able to move my appointment up three hours! One of my bridesmaids brought champagne ahead of time and Lindsey was so sweet to help make that a surprise for me. She walked my entire group through all the racks of dresses, sharing her detailed knowledge of each designer along the way. She made everyone feel so welcome and comfortable and then took me back to start trying dresses on. I’m a quick shopper and decision maker and Lindsey picked up on that right away. Also, it’s not every day you strip nearly naked in front of complete stranger, but Lindsey was so professional and sweet, I wasn’t uncomfortable at all. After narrowing it down to one final dress, Lindsey added a hairpiece and we talked about ways a seamstress would be able to customize the dress to make it exactly what I envisioned. That’s all it took – I was sold! That very same night, Lindsey already had information and pricing from the designer about customizing the dress. The next day she had details, pricing, and a mock-up from the seamstress of what the dress would look like with my changes. We emailed back and forth throughout the day working out the details and by the afternoon, everything was done. I seriously cannot thank Kaylee, Lindsey, and their seamstress contact, Giselle, enough for all of their professionalism, attention to detail, and just plain ol’ great customer service. I felt so special, incredibly taken care of, and respected throughout the whole process. I can’t wait to continue working with the Alice in Ivory team on my DREAM dress.

tool blush dress with a beautiful floral train and it was like unlike any other dresses I had found during my search. The gals at the shop were so sweet and really made your appointment personal and fun! I would highly recommend dress shopping at Alice in Ivory and thank you for helping me find the blush dress of my dreams! Haley

the undivided attention of the people working there. Highly recommend!

c though, and helped me find my perfect dress. She was so nice and helpful. I live out of state and they even shipped my dress to me. This shop is wonderful, and I would recommend it to all Chicago brides!

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months hitting up the best rated bridal salons in Chicago, and nothing compared to the gorgeously unique, etherial, and glittering stock that this store had! The ladies patiently helped my find the MOST PERFECT Leanne Marshall dress and a lace top to go with it. You can see evidence of it's beauty here! http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-black-book-blog/2016/09/13/downton-abbey-inspired-1920s-garden-party-wedding/ I can't thank these ladies enough. I've since moved away from Chicago, but I still sometimes dream about going back into their beautiful store and browsing their new stock! Thank you!!

They have the most breathtaking decor and dresses - and, since they only do appointments only - you truly have the store to yourself and feel like a princess. I love their combination of nontraditional, very fashionable dresses and accessories for the modern-romantic bride. I found my dreamy Carol Hannah Kensington skirt with the Carol Hannah bustier here and fell absolutely in love. I have never in my life seen a more beautiful dress and I can't thank Kylie and Kaylee enough for helping me find my perfect gown! They also stepped up after I had my dress in hand and recommended the best alterations referral. Alice in Ivory is a must go to for sure!

intment, tried on several dresses, and purchased one at a trunk show. Kaylee, the owner/stylist is very helpful and friendly. Alice in Ivory carries a great selection of dresses from a great selection of designers. There are a lot of romantic styles, but also simple and some traditional and non-traditional.