Martellen's Dress & Bridal Boutique

e a personalized experience with so many gown choices!

liked. The dress I ended up falling in love with was the last dress I tried on. I ended up losing weight, so I was swimming in the dress when it finally came in, but the seamstress worked her magic, and it ended up fitting like a glove. I got so many compliments on my dress and how it fit my shape. They made the process of trying on and alterations so easy especially since I was out of state.

e and confident. She listened to what I loved on several different dresses and put the pieces together to find me my dream dress.

nd. I ended up finding the perfect dress! I would highly recommend Martellen's! :)

trip was well worth it. The shop is bright and inviting, with a beautiful selection of gowns from various designers, all in great condition. MaryBeth, the owner, and her team were incredibly warm and welcoming. After sharing a few inspiration photos, MaryBeth picked out the first dress I tried on, and I absolutely fell in love with it! I can't thank Martellen's enough for such a comfortable and memorable experience. Highly recommend!

ut my dream dress, and they were always so kind and down to earth. I had such a great experience here. Highly recommend!!!

ng a few ladies from my bridal party and we had our own room as I tried on various dresses. The dress I purchased was absolutely stunning and I received so many compliments! I also purchased a jean jacket with my last name on it which was perfect for my bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and pictures on our wedding day. The whole team was so nice and response. I also used the seamstress for my alterations and she was the absolute best! An added perk is they are located in downtown Lemont so every time I went in we made a fun day of it with my bridal party or significant other.

st appointment. She knows what she is doing! She pulled the dress I came in to try and a few others. After watching my reactions, she pulled another Maggie Sotero gown and told me to try it on. It was the one, and Karen knew it before I even knew it. I did not need to try on any other or look at any other shops. Karen styled it by adding a belt, earrings, and a veil. They all looked perfect with the dress, so I did not need to look for accessories. She even had a suggestion for how to bustle the train. Mary Beth and Karen were so kind. Every time I came in to the shop for fittings, they remembered me. I was never actually worried about my dress because I knew it was in good hands. My dress had a very long train, which I wore as is for my ceremony. We were able to alter my dress for the reception so the train was actually hidden underneath, maintaining the dress shape. They also gave me recommendations for preserving my beautiful dress. I highly recommend Martellen’s Bridal.

ryone was so helpful and easy to work with! Would recommend them in a heartbeat!

ing on dresses and ended up falling in love with the perfect dress! After saying "yes to the dress", the process of dress ordering and alterations was seamless and very easy! Everything was clearly communicated to me and arrived with plenty of time prior to my big day. Thank you Martellen's for everything you did to make my wedding dress experience so perfect! I can't recommend Martellen's enough!

l process and my gown was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend Martellen’s Bridal.

it was hard to tell if I'd actually like it. They called around to other shops and encouraged me to find a place where I could find it. They were able to ship the dress in for me in a closer size to try on before making a decision. They've been super flexible with me and honest. The owner and one of employees both helped me through the process and were so kind and never pushy which I appreciated. Outstanding experience!

ught be got better, and closer to what I wanted until she found my perfect dress! I’d recommend Martellens to every bride!

re beautiful than I did on my wedding day in it.

nd even then, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. So I went dress shopping again to find a different dress. After going to nearly every dress shop in West Michigan (some of them twice) and not having any luck, I ended up traveling back to near my hometown in Illinois to dress shop. The consultant that I worked with was so helpful and kind! She listened to what I was envisioning, what I liked, what I didn't like, and she respected my budget by only showing me dresses that were within my range and that would arrive before my July 2022 wedding. I found my dress at Martellens, and they helped me customize it to exactly what I was looking for! They sent me occasional status updates, and also texted me photos when it arrived. They were also able to accommodate my need for dress fitting appointments in the evening, since I drove in from Michigan. I strongly recommend them for purchasing a dress!

l shop is cute, cozy, relaxing (because dress shopping is fun but can be stressful!), and they have so many beautiful options. I found their pricing to be much more reasonable than a lot of the other dress shops in the Chicago suburbs. The staff were beyond helpful and made the process enjoyable and easy. Karen helped me out and she had so much fun with us, was uplifting, and helped me find my dream dress. They did my altering there as well which was really nice not to have to find another place to do it. Would definitely recommend this place!

tions were beautifully done and the dress fit perfectly- even adding a gorgeous bow on the back of the dress that received so many compliments on our wedding day!! This shop is so great to work with!

feeling there compared to other places. We weren't rush or forgotten, I ended saying "Yes to the Dress", thank you! Shanna

eir wedding dresses there. I was able to make an appointment the same week I initially called to inquire about availability. Everything about planning a wedding stressed me out, but my experience at Martellen's wasn't stressful at all. I didn't know exactly what kind of dress I wanted, but Missy was wonderful to work with. She really listened to me when I was struggling to articulate what I might be looking for and helped me analyze the different dresses I was trying on to narrow the selection to what I truly wanted. I tried on numerous beautiful dresses in my search. Missy was patient, kind, and calming, and assured me that I didn't need to make a decision in the moment if I wasn't ready yet, that it was ok to sleep on it. Mary Ellen helped me select my veil at a later appointment and was very patient while I struggled to make a decision. I had my dress altered through Martellen's and the seamstress I worked with did a wonderful job. My dress fit perfectly for my wedding and the whole look was everything I hoped it would be. I would highly recommend Martellen's to anyone looking for a great selection of quality dresses and a great in-house seamstress!

erience at Martellen's. They have a beautiful selection of dresses, individualized customer service, and quality in house alterations.

ylist and helped me find my perfect dress. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend if you’re looking to say yes to the dress! :)

eceived so many compliments.

ful and I can’t imagine buying my dress elsewhere! Mary Ellen and her team are the best! Thank you for finding me my dream dress!! -Krystal ❤️

he whole experience so much fun. We wanted to shop together without seeing each other in the dresses, so they helped us alternate coming out of the dressing rooms. When we had our favorite dresses at the end of our appointment, they even helped us come out blindfolded so that our families could see us both in our dresses next to each other!

ying on dresses and they took it all away and were incredibly helpful. I got my gown from there and alterations done through their seamstress as well. I cannot recommend them enough!

ferent boutiques in October 2020 for my dress with my mom and two maids of honor during COVID and Martellen's was by far my favorite experience. The team there were all so nice and helpful and they understood my vision so well. They picked all of the dresses because of COVID but they ALL matched my style so well I didn't mind at all. I will say I am a size 12 in wedding dresses and I got a strapless, A-line gown. The one I had tried on in the store was many sizes bigger, so they clipped the back together. There was a small crease at my hips that they told me was inevitable because of my body shape, but it was so unnoticeable that I didn’t care. However, when I got my actual dress delivered and tried it on, the crease went all the way around my entire waist. I do have big hips, but I wasn’t expecting the whole dress to be creased because of my hips. (Measurements: B-36 W-31 H-42) I was a little upset and so I had to make an extra alteration appointment to try and get it fixed. I did my alterations here in-store, and I am not sure if I recommend it. They did eventually fix the majority of the problem by the wedding day so that is good news, but I was just a bit shocked because it looked pretty different from when I had tried it on. So I am still recommending you go, but just be aware that if you have bigger hips, this strapless, A-line style may sit a little differently than you think. My bustle also was in a weird spot on my butt and I wish it was raised to the start of my hips to have more of a smooth transition, but they had pre-hemmed my dress when I had initially ordered it which meant it could only be raised to a certain height. My dress also was really tight around my chest and the clasp popped on my wedding day. I had to spend a lot of time asking bridesmaids to safety-pin it together because with semi-slight movements it would pop again. I would maybe recommend either making it a tad looser or adding in a second silver clasp in alterations. I still wouldn’t have changed anything about buying the dress that I got from this shop, because I really did like the staff and the experience at Martellen’s. Maybe just go somewhere else for alterations and you’ll be good to go!

id they deliver. It was a complete stress free appointment we laughed, we cried, we found the ONE. They listened carefully and thoughtfully to what I wanted and I walked away in a dress I never even thought about and it’s perfect. Thanks again ladies!!

k you for helping me find my dream dress - my groom was so surprised and kept saying how beautiful i was all night. It was perfect

t finding her brides the perfect dress. Off of only a few details I provided of what I liked, she was able to pick winner after winner and I found my dress! The best thing about Martellen’s is how supportive and body positive the staff is. I had emailed ahead of time to make sure there would be samples I, a size 12, would be able to put on my body. My experience was awesome and never at any time did I feel uncomfortable with my body. I appreciate the large selection of sample sizes as well as the compassion and enthusiasm of the consultants! I can’t recommend this salon more.

t, kind, and so accommodating. Every employee in the whole boutique had your best interest at heart and would stop what they were doing to share kind words with brides and their families. I cannot recommend Martellens enough! I am so thankful to have had this experience there and to have been able to say yes to the dress!

bride/groom gowns. My mom found her dress there, and it is beautiful. When I first when and tried on wedding dresses, the ladies at Martellen's were very helpful and helped me select several beautiful gowns for me to try on. They did not pressure me into purchasing a gown in any way, and they also helped me find a beautiful veil that matches my dress perfectly. Mary Beth was always very friendly and helpful at my fittings, and Mary Ellen is always extremely nice too. I would strongly recommend visiting Martellen's to find your perfect wedding dress!

and we discussed what I was looking for and how they could help. When I had my appointment, Mary Ellen was so patient and easy to work with. I never felt rushed or pushed into making a decision. The staff and so sweet and I found multiple dresses at this location that fit my style and budget. Go here!!

s in a $1000-2500 budget which was perfect for me. Mary Ellen and the rest of the Martellen's crew were very helpful in the selection process. I am VERY indecisive so it took 3 visits back before I could commit to THE dress (...my family had almost given up on me haha, but Mary Ellen was still as patient as ever!) Alterations also turned out great and even with the most intricate lace, shortening my dress turned out beautifully! Martellen's will go above and beyond for you to make your dress everything you've dreamed and I can barely put into words what this meant for me during wedding planning. I would highly recommend choosing Martellen's for your bridal salon.

ect body) but Mary Beth, made me feel so pretty & comfortable during this process. MY dress is absolutely beautiful, "fits like a glove." The Martellan's girls made this whole process easy for me: from the initial appointment, to my alterations to the pick up/steam date- everything went FLAWLESS. I am sad that I was only able to wear it for one day. OH! I cannot forget about y gorgeous veil- gosh i LOVE everything about this whole experience. Thank you SO much. I will be sure to tell everyone about Martellan's Dress & Bridal Boutique.

iently tried to figure it out with me. I tried on over 13 dresses and ultimately ended up saying yes to one of them. Much to my dismay, it wasnt THE one. I was devastated and worried I'd have to keep that one, and at first it didnt seem promising. Mary Ellen was SO patient and attentive with me as I shared this with her. She immediately contacted the designer's rep to see what could be done. The rep and Mary Ellen made a dream come true and was able to cancel my order in the knick of time before the dress went into production. PHEW! Martellan's welcomed me back for another opportunity to find MY dress. Beth did an amazing job on my second visit to make sure the dresses I was trying on really fit my (newly realized) requirements. She was very patient and attentive.. and I found MY dress, and happily said yes to it! I'm thankful and grateful to the entire team at Martellan's as I recognize I was not the easiest bride to deal with with my indecisive and unsure-ness. Even the other women working in the shop were helping, and it's thanks to the entire team involved on the first and the second visit that I found my dream dress for my dream wedding. 100 stars across the board for staff, dress selection range, quality dress material and as I cant say it enough- impeccable customer service. Of the hundreds upon hundreds of brides they service, during my visit they made me feel like I was the only one that mattered. Thank you Melissa, Beth, and especially Mary Ellen along with the rest of the team. You ladies ROCK and I cant wait for my dress to come in!

he $1000-$3000 range and the salon itself was very cute and private. I actually ended up buying the first dress I tried on at this shop, just in white as opposed to champagne. From trying on dresses to alterations and final steaming, Martellen's made my dress buying experience absolutely wonderful.

g dress. Thanks so much Mary Beth, could not have done it without you.

m dress with them and could not have been happier. I did all of my alterations with them and each time I came in I always had a personalized visit, was never rushed, and felt like my seamstress made the dress herself. My mom also found her MOB dress at the boutique and was so happy with her outcome. Recommend a million times over!

back to look at bridesmaids dresses.

ery last minute and they were able to get it for me. The staff is super easy to work with and they are all so friendly. I highly recommend buying your dress at Martellen’s!!

ting. I worked with Martellen and she was amazing and very knowledgeable. We went over what my budget and preferences were but I didn’t have anything specific in mind besides that I didn’t want anything too revealing. I had to of tried on maybe 15-20 dresses and she was so helpful and patient. As I tried on the dresses if there was anything I wasn’t sure about as to if I felt is was too revealing or didn’t like the sleeves. She would bring out alternative sleeves or a decorative piece that could be used to make me feel more comfortable. I was able to stay within budget and able to find a dress I have not been able to stop thinking about. Overall, my experience was amazing and I’m so glad I chose Martellen’s, their dresses are absolutely stunning and the staff is very friendly.

pping each one so I would get the full effect of the dress. She reached out to me when the dress came in and kept me in the loop throughout the process. She also helped my Maid of Honor and young Flower Girl select their dresses as well. The alternations were perfect and timely. Martellen's was very flexible in having my alterations and my bridal party alterations at the same time!

r selection is amazing and they couldn’t have made the process any easier! So happy I found them and ordered my dress with them! You will not be disappointed!