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from past brides
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0 from 50 reviews
 
Colleen McDonnell from Chicago
on 04/02/2025
My mom, sister, and I had such a lovely experience at Ultimate Bride! Amanda was very kind and knowledgeable about each dress and designer I tried and even referenced photos of potential alterations or modifications to help me visualize. I’d definitely recommend her and Ultimate Bride to other newly engaged shoppers!
Kaedi Leamon from Chicago
on 03/18/2025
Amanda was the absolute best. She was so accommodating the first time and found my dress the second visit. I never felt rushed or pressured. She remembered the styles I loved and pulled more she thought I would love. So grateful to have her through this process!
Tamara Braun from Chicago
on 03/10/2025
Amanda is a delight. I selected a dress that was not on my radar. She made the suggestion after trying a few of my vision on and truly nocked it out of the park.
Andrea Milano from Chicago
on 02/13/2025
Amanda is so helpful and so knowledgeable with all things dresses! Really enjoyed working with her! She’s great!!
Meryl Rosen from Ultimate Bride
on 02/11/2025
Amanda couldn't have been any nicer, and made my mother- of -the -groom dress shopping experience a complete pleasure.
Jessica from Chicago, IL
on 01/27/2025
I am submitting this feedback to express my sincere appreciation for the assistance I received from Amanda today. She demonstrated expert knowledge of the store's inventory and offered thoughtful recommendations based on my style and preferences. Specifically, I appreciated her patience and her willingness to answer all my questions thoroughly. Amanda created a comfortable and supportive environment, which I greatly valued.
Elizabeth Kane from Oak Street
on 01/05/2025
I had an incredible experience at Ultimate Bride and with Emilie. She helped both my sister and me find our perfect dresses and made me feel comfortable and heard. I cannot recommend this salon enough!
Jane from Chicago
on 01/05/2025
Amberlee was great and did a fantastic job adjusting styles based on my feedback as we tried on. It was a great experience for my first time trying on dresses.
Allie Mcbride from Chicago
on 01/04/2025
I have been working with Amanda for my two appointments.. Amanda is an ANGEL. I am picking between my two final gowns and they are stunning! I’ve been to multiple appointments at other stores and I’m honestly SO happy I found my gown at ultimate bride because Amanda has made this the best experience for me. I honestly feel like I’m leaving with a friend! I can feel her genuine excitement and care during each appointment. I’m so happy and can’t wait to make a final selection and continue to work with Amanda!
Shpresa Milla from 106 East oak street
on 12/22/2024
I love Amanda! She’s the best
Catherine M Byrne (daughter is Sara Bulmer) from Chicago, Oak Street
on 12/07/2024
Amanda was professional and knowledgeable. Service was 100%.
Nineveh from Oak Street
on 11/30/2024
Walking in the reception wasn’t very welcoming. However Amanda turned the experience around. She was amazing to work with & made the experience memorable and comfortable!
Mia from Chicago, IL
on 11/15/2024
LOVED my experience at Ultimate Bride - Brandi was so helpful in pulling dresses that fit my style and explaining all of the different features of the dress. Had the best time!
Leigh from Chicago
on 11/13/2024
This was my first dress shopping experience and it was lovely! Emily was fantastic. I think I need another go-around though to find “the one” but I am excited to see what is in store next time!
Emily Bleuher from Chicago
on 11/06/2024
Jill was FANTASTIC! This was my first dress appointment and I was very anxious and unsure of my specific vision for my wedding dress. Jill was able to nail down my style in just the 1.5 hours we had together and I left with two dresses I fell in love with. She was super professional and really listened to what I was saying. Can’t wait to go back in a week and narrow down my choices and hopefully say yes to the dress!
Aliina Klatt from Chicago Store
on 10/14/2024
I went to 3 different stores that day, with Ultimate Bride being the last. My stylist was honestly THE best. She was pulling unique dresses that actually made my party in awe! She fit the dresses the best on me to really provide the vision! Emile was also just a very nice person. I was nervous all day but she calmed me down and made me feel so comfortable.
Catie Staffenberg from Chicago
on 10/03/2024
I had the best experience here! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly greeted and offered refreshments, making me feel comfortable right away. The store has a beautiful, inviting atmosphere that feels calm rather than overwhelming. What truly sets this place apart is the quality of their dresses, the dress selection process and the care taken by the staff. Jillian Totaro made my appointment exceptional. With just an hour, she took the time to connect with me personally, understanding my personality, style, and specific wishes. She clearly explained the process and thoughtfully selected dresses based on our conversation. Every dress she picked felt like a genuine option, which took so much stress off my shoulders. I didn't have to sift through racks or hastily rush around the store trying to grab dresses before others could— everything was curated just for me. Considering all of the emotions that go on during these appointments, I'm really glad I had Jillian during this process. After trying on a few gowns, I explained what I loved about each, and Jillian immediately pulled a dress that embodied everything I wanted. It was as if she was reading my mind. The entire experience felt effortless and enjoyable, and I’m incredibly grateful for her help.
Isabella Vonachen from Chicago, IL
on 09/26/2024
I had the most wonderful experience with Emilia Jancek. She was kind, thoughtful, patient, and very helpful. I visited four bridal boutiques in Chicago and Ultimate Bride was my favorite because of Emilia. I came in a second time alone to try on my dream dress one more time before I purchased it and Emilia made me feel extremely comfortable.
Sara from Chicago
on 09/07/2024
Amanda was AMAZING!! She was so helpful, personable, and helped me find an absolutely perfect dress.
Alissa Nolan from Chicago
on 08/11/2024
Kathia was incredible!!! She was so helpful and I felt so comfortable throughout the whole process!!
Layne Gernert from Chicago
on 07/29/2024
Kathia was so great! She was very personable and really picked out dresses fit my style.
Cassidy
on 07/19/2024
Rachael was amazing to work with. So helpful, and sweet ❤️ Had such an amazing experience with her!
Leah Herlocker from Oak Street, Chicago
on 07/11/2024
Emilie was so warm and professional, she made my experience memorable and emotional. I cannot thank her enough for all she did to show me a range of styles and how she consistently respected my budget.
Shannon Omalley from Chicago
on 06/25/2024
Amanda F deserves the biggest raise. She found me the PERFECT dream dress for my wedding. Very attentive to what I had asked for but also provided suggestions to help guide me. I would have passed up on the dress she suggested for me to try and it ended up being absolutely stunning. She was able to do this without being pushy at all- I felt very comfortable the entire time. She made my experience so special and a day I will never forget. Thank you Amanda F and the Ultimate Bride!
Chloe Cavida from Chicago
on 06/24/2024
I had such a wonderful experience. I cannot thank and praise Brandy enough for her kindness and expertise. After showing her pictures of dresses I’ve tried and talking about what I feel like had been missing from them, Brandy pulled so many beautiful dresses that fit the criteria. When she pulled the gown I eventually ended loved, I had known the second I saw it. Brandy was able to decipher what it had been that I had been wanting, even when I was not 100% sure of it myself. All the dresses at Ultimate Bridal are top tier, and I’m so thankful that Brandy helped me find an amazing gown that feels true to myself and my style!
Emelia Karkazis from Chicago, IL
on 06/22/2024
I had the best time here, Emilie made me feel so welcomed and special. I found my dream dress and couldn't be happier!!
Marisa Mendoza from Chicago, IL
on 06/22/2024
Brandy was the most incredible stylist. She understood my vision immediately, took her time and gave her honest feedback and was so knowledgeable. We found my dream dress on the first try on, thanks to her diligence and knowing my style. I am so grateful to have had the best experience and to be an Ultimate Bride!
Kara from Chicago
on 06/07/2024
Kathia did an outstanding job as my stylist and I couldn't recommend her more. I'm ecstatic to have said yes to the dress at Ultimate Bride!
Anna Czeh from Chicago
on 06/05/2024
As a Plus Size person going into a Bridal Store that has mostly smaller sizes and full of beautiful thin women it is pretty intimidating but Amanda made my dreams come true. She helped my try on my dream Berta gown and made my experience wonderful. Thank you Amanda for being this amazing in what you do! Your talent and passion shows and also the fact that you are the nicest person I have ever met.
Asta Jurgelaityte from Oak st Chicago
on 06/01/2024
We had the best experience at ultimate bride. Jillian was so wonderful came in early one day to fit me in. She was very knowledgeable and gave me great pointers as I wasn’t sure what I wanted as my wedding dress. We ended up buying a dress after our second visit and cannot be happier!
Emily Jastromb from Chicago
on 06/01/2024
It was such a joy to work with Brandy. She was attentive, knowledgeable and added so much value in the decision-making process. I always felt supported. Even when I started to get overwhelmed in my appointment, she knew exactly how to bring it back to fun. Brandy is a true gem—11 out of 10!
Lindsey from Chicago
on 05/31/2024
I can’t say enough good things about Amanda! She picked the perfect dresses for me and I’m so thrilled with what I ended up with. She was also so sweet and helpful. You are lucky to have her!
Emilie from Chicago
on 05/18/2024
I had the most amazing experience with Emilie. She made my first time trying on dresses so special and memorable. She listened and selected perfect dresses for my style.
Amy Bennett from Gold Coast
on 05/17/2024
I worked with Amanda and she put so much effort into making me look and feel like a perfect bride. Her attention to detail was much appreciated! Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I’m looking forward to the rest of the process.
Katherine from Chicago
on 05/05/2024
I last minute decide to go to my first trunk show to kick off my wedding dress search. I made the risky decision to go alone because I am new to Chicago and my friends and family live out of town. regardless, it couldn’t have been a better experience. Emilie was so professional and completely understood what I was looking for. I can’t wait to come back with my crew to hopefully choose a dress. Can’t recommend enough! The store is gorgeous and in a beautiful location.
Anonymous
on 05/04/2024
I had the most amazing experience! I felt like I was the most important bride in the room. Their attention to detail was beyond.
Anonymous
on 04/29/2024
Emilie was a wonderful help, excited from the beginning to help me on my journey and hit the mark each time we found something. She was very professional and made me feel very comfortable through the whole process.
Anneliese from Chicago
on 04/28/2024
Great vibe and attention!
Laura from Chicago
on 04/13/2024
We had a wonderful experience today-Emilie was a delight! She listened to what we were interested in and was able to pull exquisite gowns that exceeded our expectations. Emilie knew exactly what was needed to complete each look with the perfect veil or overlay. We're just beginning our search, but it's going to be difficult to top what we saw today at Ultimate Bride. Thank you for your superb attention to detail, and for being so kind and supportive!
Katie Vander Zanden from Chicago
on 04/06/2024
Excellent experience. Greeted upon arrival by receptionist who took coats and warmly welcomed by consultant. Tried several dresses and narrowed in on one I loved. Amanda knows her stock well and always offers to look up pricing, color variety, designer’s timing, etc. She also offered a discount as incentive to buy. I left satisfied and thinking very strongly about one particular dress.
Megan Murday from Chicago
on 03/18/2024
Amanda was phenomenal - we had gone to several bridal boutiques that day, but she pulled the only gown that made me cry when I tried it on. It was a special moment, and we are excited to go back with our broader group and finalize the decision!
Brooke from Chicago, IL
on 03/17/2024
Working with Jill was phenomenal. Every single dress she brought out was a 10/10. Jill made me feel so comfortable and clearly really listened to what I was (and even what I wasn’t saying). She was warm, thoughtful, an excellent communicator, and found me the most gorgeous dress! The dresses I tried on were all incredible and it was agonizing to choose just one… but what a great problem to have! My experience at Ultimate Bride was absolutely wonderful and I am so excited to continue working with them as I prepare for the big day!
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on 03/13/2024
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Emilie from Chicago
on 03/13/2024
Emilie was incredibly attentive and made my first time shopping for wedding dresses a wonderful experience. Every dress she brought out was carefully curated to fit what I had described as my style. I felt relaxed and comfortable the whole time. Thank you so much!!
Madelyn Huegli from Chicago
on 02/25/2024
Brandy was wonderful, she was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and made me feel like a princess! I loved all of the selections she showed me and was grateful to have her to help with styling recommendations!
Kate Hochwalt from Chicago
on 02/12/2024
I had such a fantastic experience trying on wedding gowns over the weekend. Every single dress I tried on was absolutely stunning, and my stylist Brandy was extremely helpful and insightful. She chose a number of gowns that I wouldn't have necessarily expected and it was such a joy to try them on. Hard to make a decision when every dress is so stunning!!
Brenna from Chicago
on 01/08/2024
I had such a great experience at Ultimate Bride! Amanda was so helpful and knew exactly what to pull for me. My vision came to life within a short time of me being there.
Katie from Chicago
on 12/20/2023
Emilie was so wonderful and made me feel heard, seen, and comfortable. I had such a great experience!
Taylor Bodman from Chicago
on 11/28/2023
Loved working with Jill, she was so attentive and did not make us feel rushed for the process. It's very daunting to pick one dress since they are all so gorgeous. I am so excited to have my dress!
Ranya from Chicago
on 01/21/2023
Diana was truly amazing! Knew exactly what I was looking for.