I had the best time finding my dress with Ciara! She helped me find the absolute perfect dress that matched my personality! She was so much fun to work with! I wish I could go back and try on dresses just for fun again…. That’s how amazing my experience was there! 😂🤣

I had the absolute BEST experience at the altar bridal! Not only were the dress options beautiful but everyone working there was helpful, friendly and excited to be a part of my big day. Maureen made me feel comfortable from the moment I met her, it truly was like shopping with an old friend! She helped guide me through what my likes and dislikes were with each dress and really took the pressure off that I felt at previous appointments. Once I found the one she helped me with the type of veil that would work and even suggested an alternate belt option that looked better than the dress was as is! I am such an anxious person that honestly if it weren’t for the alter, especially Maureen’s incredible personality and instinct, I’m not sure I would have ever felt like it was “the one” and said yes! I am very grateful for the positive experience and I highly recommend!

This was my first ever appointment on my wedding dress hunt. My crew and I were instantly welcomed by all of the lovely ladies at the front desk. We were greeted by Sierra and she ran our appointment for the day. When I say she was incredible, I mean it. She was attentive to every detail. She did not skip a beat! She catered to every single need and want on my list. She made me feel like the most important bride in the world. She gave me the appointment of my dreams, and my family could not stop raving about it. They said it was the best dress appointment any of them ever took part in. With plenty of tears and laughter, I found the dress of my dreams. And I definitely could not have done it without Sierra. Please, please, please: ADD THE ALTAR BRIDAL TO YOUR APPOINTMENT LIST. You will not regret it. Sierra, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making every minute of the day enjoyable for my family and I!

My experience at the Altar Bridal was everything I could have hoped for when shopping for a wedding dress. As a tall, plus size bride, I was nervous about being able to find a dress (let alone one off the rack). However, Maureen encouraged me to stop in and see what she had. When we arrived, Maureen was so welcoming and immediately put me at ease.The space to try on dresses was intimate (and had flattering lighting too!). There was a great assortment of plus size dresses. Maureen was patient and encouraged me to try on all different silhouettes and didn’t rush me as I tried on a million others.Maureen has continued to provide incredible service as I have alterations made to my dress.I cannot say enough nice things or recommend the Altar Bridal highly enough. So thankful we found Maureen! You definitely wont be disappointed with your experience.l’ll update my review with pictures after the wedding.

Highly recommend going to The Altar Bridal. I had such a pleasant experience, all thanks to Emily! She was very friendly, patient, fun, just overall good personality. She definitely made me feel comfortable and not judged at all. It was all thanks to her that I was able to find my wedding dress even when I didnt exactly know what I liked. This place deserves more than 5 stars!

I was blown away by my experience here! The amount of dresses I was able to choose from and try on was really beyond what I was expecting. Emily helped us out, and I was so nervous about finding a dress and being the center of attention. I actually thought her energy was gonna be a little much for me, but I was so wrong! She really made me so excited and made me feel like being the center of attention was exactly where I belonged. She was so great, never rushed us, and helped me make some difficult decisions. I am so happy I was able to find my dress, and the prices were absolutely amazing, too. I cannot say enough good things about this shop. Definitely recommend!!!

I have been to quite a few bridal stores looking for the perfect dress. Everywhere I went I sort of liked what I tried on, but I never had a this is the dress feeling. Emily was wonderful and as soon as I tried on THE DRESS she began telling me and showing me ways in which we could alter it to make it completely my own. She was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. Overall I had such a wonderful experience here!

Love this place! Girls you have to go here. Best staff ever! I felt comfortable and welcoming from everyone there. I found my dress for my special day. The prices are great! Had a great experience!❤️

Everyone was super nice and welcoming with my situation. Emily was my stylist and she was beyond amazing for making me feel comfortable and beautiful no matter what!!!! thank you for helping me find the dress for me 😊

Worth the trip! Staff is amazing! My daughter had this as her last stop and we are so glad we didnt settle on a dress from the earlier places. So many to look at and we never felt rushed. I watched 3 ladies buy their dress while we were there! Everyone was smiling. A+++Beautiful gown, but not her final purchase... I am sworn to secrecy until September!

I was a little skeptical of finding my dress here because Id gone to other places and I just couldnt find something I liked enough. I ended up getting the second dress I tried on and got my veil there too! My stylist, Ciara was extremely helpful and so sweet. She even helped me by calling where they got the dress to lower the price! The place was very welcoming and looked very nice too. I was able to try on several dresses and although I definitely ended up going over my budget I never thought I would like how a dress looked on me that much even sitting down. I was able to take the dress home the same day and they also have a seamstress that they work with that they recommended for me. I would recommend this place to any bride. I came all the way from Chicago and did not leave empty handed or disappointed. Thank you!

I went through quite the ordeal with finding the perfect wedding dress but I was lucky to have found THE ONE at The Altar Bridal in Barrington, IL! From the moment that I walked in I was greeted and immediately taken care of. I was asked about the details of my wedding, dress styles I preferred and then told about how The Altar Bridal operates. After trying on nearly every dress style, I finally found it - THE ONE, my dress. From start to finish, the young woman who assisted me was knowledgeable, encouraging and fun to work with. The owner of Altar Bridal rang out my dress and we had a short but sweet conversation before I left and I am beyond thrilled to have supported a small business. If you are ever trying to figure out where to get your wedding dress from or know anyone that is struggling to find their dress, GO TO ALTAR BRIDAL. IT IS TOP NOTCH! 10 out of 5 stars. Would hands down recommend!

My first and last stop for finding the dress of my dreams!!! I cannot say enough good things about Maureen who helped me, and the other girls in the store that were hyping me up along the way! Maureen saw and understood my vision as well as I did and made the experience so easy and so FUN! I’ve already messaged another bride-to-be who was considering going there to let her know she absolutely has to!! It was the best thing I could’ve envisioned for the day!

This is SUCH a great place to look for dresses. Im terrible at making decisions, and my stylist Emily was so helpful in narrowing it down for me. She really made it an awesome experience - Ive had friends tell me that they felt pressured or judged or otherwise had rough experiences at bridal shops, but this was great for me. I felt truly beautiful and found my dream gown! Great prices, too. Cant recommend it enough! Thank you!

I highly recommend the Altar Bridal. They not only have so many dresses to choose from, but also the friendliest staff! I had such a great experience and Emily was so fun and great to work with! She really listened to what I liked and didn’t like and surprised me with picking the perfect dress! It was out of my comfort zone, but she had picked a dress that flattered me and was something I would’ve never picked for myself. She has the perfect eye and is exactly who you’d want picking out your dress! I can’t wait to wear it for my wedding day!

I went to 3 bridal shops and my experience here was hands down the best! The others weren’t even comparable. Emily made the process so easy, seamless, fun, and really listened to me to help find exactly what I wanted in a dress. I wish I could shop with her all the time! Don’t even bother with any other place, you will find your dress and have an amazing time at the altar

I got the pleasure of meeting Emily yesterday. She was AMAZING. I never once felt self conscious (which has always been an issue for me). She truly made my day as well as kept my mom and matron of honor entertained. She is so knowledgeable and knew what I was looking for before I did. She was always there, I never had to wonder what dress I was trying next she was one step ahead every minute. While I didn’t find the perfect dress, I did have an amazing experience! Thank you Emily!!

From the moment I walked in the staff could not have been more friendly. I was greeted by Yesi who was truly exceptional. She was so patient and kind with me and never once did I feel rushed throughout the process. We actually ended up staying 2 hours past our appointment end time going back and forth between 2 dresses. I have no doubt in my mind I made the right decision and am so grateful I chose The Altar Bridal to buy my wedding dress. They have a wide selection and everything is right off the rack!

I recommend The Altar Bridal 100%! Ciara was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was super friendly when greeting me and my party when we arrived. She made sure to know who I brought with me. When we took us back to the dressing room, she first made sure to ask me kind of dress I was looking for and helped me pick some dresses out. But she also gave me the confidence to try on styles that I never thought i would love, and one of them ended up being my dress!!! She made me feel very welcome as a plus size bride and made me feel beautiful. Amazing experience, beautiful selection for all sizes, highly recommend!

This place is amazing for buy wedding dresses, veils, and flower girl dresses. The custom service is great and the lady who helped us out was amazing and very nice. She knew what she was talking about and helped us pick out a great dress. I am very grateful for her help and would recommend this place for anyone looking for a wedding dress and veil, or a flower girl dress.

What an amazing experience! Maureen is incredible. She listened to me, understood everything I wanted and didn’t want. She picked out a number of dresses for me but it was the first one she picked out that was the one! The atmosphere was incredible. It wasn’t stuffy or pretentious. Everyone, even the other guests there were so sweet and supportive. It honestly was the most perfect morning. I can’t thank Maureen enough.

Best customer service! Great team - helped me find a dress for my wedding!

From the second you walk into the door you can feel the energy! Maureen is the sweetest and most helpful person. she knows EXACTLY what she’s doing! she helped me find my dress after trying on like only 6 dresses! I am so in love with it. I felt so comfortable throughout my entire experience. I even had my own private room. It felt like a dream. I will forever recommend The Altar Bridal!! Thank you for making me feel on top of the world!! 🥰

The dress and the service was great. Unfortunately, when asked for the budget, the stylist pulled dresses beyond our price range. After falling in love with a dress, it was announced that it was $600 over the budget. Then, when paying for the dress, we were asked to give the stylist a tip, bringing the price even higher.

We had the best time! We were warmly welcomed and made comfortable. All us moms got to pick dresses for our daughter to try on. Our person was amazing showing sleeve options and ways to shorten the train. And of course she said yes to the dress. This place is a must if you are dress shopping!

I had the most wonderful experience here! The staff (especially the owner) is SO friendly, helpful, encouraging, & warm. I felt a little lost with what to look for, & the talented & experienced owner guided me patiently to finding my dream dress. My family & I had a great time & created a beautiful memory. So glad we came!

Went in to find a dress a couple of months before my wedding. Was blown away from the selection available in my price range! Emily went above and beyond, making sure I felt comfortable and helping me feel like a princess. I said YES to my dream dress, wish I found them sooner!!

My experience at The Altar Bridal was nothing short of amazing. I am not a girl that dresses up but went in with the idea that I wanted a dress that made me feel that “wow” moment. The stylist, Emily, was upbeat, positive, encouraging and made the experience comfortable (even for a girl who doesn’t wear dresses). I never felt judged or rushed during the experience. Emily helped with accessories and color guidance. She helped narrow down what I liked and didn’t like about each dress and asked questions that made me really think about what I wanted and what made me feel like a bride. I actually said yes to a dress I never would’ve picked for myself. Emily listened and used my ideas and wishes to guide her and found my dress. The one that made me feel that moment you hear brides talk about. I could not be more grateful to Emily and the Altar Bridal for making such a huge decision feel so easy. I would recommend them to any bride in search of their perfect dress.

Amazing team! They take the time to get to know you to find your dream dress. I had an amazing experience.

I found my dress at The Altar in October. I just had my wedding and got so many compliments on my dress. The Altar had a great selection, and the consultant was very attentive and helpful. She was observant enough to realize I kept looking at a dress behind the counter. She asked me if I liked that one. It had just arrived that day and hadn’t been added to inventory yet. She still let me try it. I had “the moment” and knew it was my dress. I was so grateful. I love having a story that I’m the only one who ever had on my dress. It wouldn’t have been possible if Bri hadn’t noticed me eyeing it. I would highly recommend The Altar for THE dress!

Yesi was so incredibly helpful! I came in not really knowing what my dream dress was. Yesi listened to what I liked in each of the dresses I picked, and brought me loads of great suggestions. By the time I was done, I knew what my dream dress was because Yesi brought it to me! Everyone I encountered here was super supportive and easy to work with. I couldn’t be happier with my experience here!

Loved my whole experience and The Altar Bridal. Very unique dresses that I hadn’t seen at other stores, very friendly staff, and the whole experience is one I won’t forget. Yesi was high energy, fun, and included all my guests in the experience.

In April of 2020, I said YES to my dream dress over Zoom with Maureen! After postponing my wedding TWICE due to COVID, I finally had the opportunity in April 2021 for an in store accessories appointment. Working with Emily was so fun! She is kind, caring, and incredibly creative. Emily helped with the idea of custom making my veil, since I couldn’t choose between two & even found another hair accessory for me. She also let me try on a few other dresses for fun, and I walked out with my second dream dress! Emily was enthusiastic & friendly through the whole experience. Unlike other bridal stores, she never made me feel rushed or like I had to buy a dress or accessory, which was so amazing! Highly recommend Emily & Maureen at the Altar Bridal!

Loved going to The Alter Bridal. Staff was professional and sweet, and the selection was good! I found my perfect dress for my destination wedding!

I found my dress at The Altar Bridal a few weeks ago and it was a great experience! I stumbled upon an ad for The Altar Bridal on Facebook advertising their July sale and made an appointment on a whim not expecting to find a dress but couldnt pass up a sale or the possibility. I was fortunate enough to get their last appointment before the sale ended! Ciara was incredible. She immediately made me feel welcomed and at ease when we walked in. It was an emotional day. My future mother-in-law and grandma-in-law went with me. My mom doesnt live in the Chicagoland area so it felt wrong going shopping without her physically there but she was able to join us over Duo. Ciara helped us make sure my mom was included to the best of our ability and even took my phone around making sure my mom could appreciate the dress styles and details over video. There were many tears from my family members and Ciara when I found my dress. It was truly a special day and an emotional day that well remember forever. I will certainly be encouraging all my friends (local or not local) to visit The Altar Bridal when it is their time to find their dress. Im excited to get married in September 2022!

Absolutely excellent experience. A huge thank you to Emily for helping me to find a dress so easily and making the process so fun. I fully recommend coming here for your wedding dress needs!

I had an AMAZING experience at The Altar Bridal. Yesi was my consultant and she was fabulous. She understood my style right away and found the perfect dress for my big day. The dresses here are amazing and the customer service was outstanding. I am SUPER happy with my purchase thanks to Yesi and I cannot recommend this place enough. I was so worried I wouldnt find a dress that I would love and I walked out of my appointment with the dress of my dreams. If you are looking for quality dresses, wonderful and caring staff, and to have your bridal AH HA moment, this is the place to go!! Thank you Yesi (and Emily) and Altar Bridal team for making my experience PERFECT!!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at The Altar Bridal! Gelly, my consultant, was personable, thoughtful and made us feel comfortable and welcome. She listened to what I liked and found MY dress!! The price was so reasonable and the entire experience was great. I didn’t expect to walk out with my dress and veil but it was perfect and I couldn’t leave without it. I’d recommend this shop to anyone looking for a wide variety of quality, beautiful dresses at a great price!

The Altar Bridal is the absolute BEST!! Maureen is an absolute gem of a person and did everything in her power to find me my dream gown and I couldn’t be happier! I went to six shops total and this was hands down the best experience - incredible customer service, great selection of gowns in a variety of sizes and affordable prices. You can’t go wrong by checking this place out - you will not be disappointed!

I visited this store a few days ago in search of my wedding dress. The store is beautiful! I have no words for wedding dresses! they are all so beautiful that it will take your breath away and you will not know which one to choose! The girl who works there will help you in your choice and in everything. really wonderful place! I am still thinking about the dress but they left a great 1st impression on me!

As a covid brides i have had to reschedule my wedding 4 times. This last time i finally thought we where on track... However another disaster struck... To my dress. But no worries The Altered Bridal jumped right in and helped rescue me with 6 weeks before my big day. Its a stressful time planning any wedding, add covid... And its almost not worth it... But moments like this... Where people make u feel at easy... Those are what build memories to add to my perfect day! Thank you!!!

Had a great experience getting my dress here. I can truly say they have dresses for all budgets. Geli helped me to find my dream dress and she does her job well. She knows what is going to look good on you and what won’t, a true stylist! My dress is gorgeous and after googling it, I found out it was on the show “Say Yes To The Dress” priced for double what I paid. Great experience here.

This was the best experience of my life. I walked in not sure where to begin and the ladies at Altar Bridal guided me into finding the perfect dress. I was so thankful for the experience that I had alongside my mom and grandma. (We talked about it for days on how great this experience was) We spent the morning looking through the racks and picking out our favorites. By the FOURTH dress I had found the one. We all looked at one another and were blown away by the design, color, and perfection. Im so excited to walk down the aisle in this beautiful dress. Thank you Altar Bridal.

The Altar Bridal was amazing, found my dress on the fourth try and I left excited to wear my dream dress

It was my first time dress shopping and I walked out with my dream dress! The staff was so friendly and professional and everyone in my party had a great time. I recommend to anyone looking for beautiful dresses at great prices!

I worked with Gina when I went to the Altar bride and she was great! She was very helpful and pulled dresses she thought I would like to try on. She was helpful providing accessories (belt, veil) too. I found my perfect dress and couldnt ask for a better experience. Ive been to other bridal stores where the consultant is working with more than one bride at a time. It was nice to have Ginas undivided attention. I would recommend brides check out the Altar Bridal.

I cannot recommend The Altar Bridal enough! Maureen, the owner, and Karly were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with. They were both so kind and patient and listened to all my concerns and requests while still sharing their experience and knowledge. They went above and beyond to help me and words cannot express how grateful I am for everything they did. Because of the pandemic, I did their virtual appointment and was able to try on dresses at home. Even virtually, they made me feel like part of their family. This was my first time trying on wedding dresses but they helped me narrow down the different styles and then helped me find the perfect dress for me. They offer a wide selection of BEAUTIFUL designer dresses at a fraction of the cost. I highly recommend all brides to start their dress shopping here. Thank you, Altar Bridal!

Found my dream dress and cried!! Our employee there was super helpful through everything!

Gelly was amazing! She was so sweet to my family and I throughout the entire appointment. I felt very comfortable around her and she got a sense of what I was looking for very quickly! I did not have a good experience at David’s Bridal and was so pleased with my experience at The Altar Bridal! Thank you!

Ciara made my dress shopping experience unforgettable!! She is a ROCKSTAR at her job! The Altar had so many beautiful dresses but Ciara found the one for me! This place will always be so special to my family and I. Thank you all so much for such amazing customer service! I am thrilled I was able to say yes to my dream dress at The Altar!!! I HIGHLY recommend The Altar to any bride to be!!!

I had such a great experience at Altar Bridal. Gelly was awesome and really took into consideration everything I was looking for! This was one of the best experiences I have had by far and I am so happy I found my dress here! I would recommend this to anyone shopping for their wedding dress!

Very happy with my experience at The Altar Bridal. Danelle went above and beyond to help me find the perfect dress. Im so excited to wear my dress on my special day.

Yesterday I bought my beautiful wedding dress from here and I absolutely love it! The staff was very professional and I could tell they truly cared about me finding the perfect dress! When I got home I noticed I was charged $500 more than what I was told. I didn’t notice at checkout because I was so excited. I left a message and the next morning they called me back and immediately refunded me the difference. The lady was very apologetic and sincerely sorry for the mistake. If you’re looking for a place with beautiful dresses and honest staff this is the place to go!

Great selection of sample sale dresses for reasonable prices. Found mine on my first visit. Service was great, super helpful and friendly. Thank you !

Great experience! Wished I had started here... never wouldve had to go anywhere else. Huge selection of dresses. Monique was great to work with, super patient and kind. Ended up with an amazing dress slightly over budget! But way under sticker price and I am thrilled with the dress. Cannot say enough great things about The Altar Bridal!

Met and worked with Gelly (August 22, 2020) and she was amazing! Definitely made the experience great with my mum and sister! (Amidst Covid) She helped me find the perfect dress and Im SO excited to wear it for my wedding day! Thank you so much and that moment wont be forgotten! It was such a special time for all of us, I only wish that I had put this review up sooner!

The Altar Bridal was the first and only bridal shop I went to. I never felt pressured, judged, or rushed in any way while I tried on a few hand fulls of dresses. When we found the style I loved, Bri went to the showroom and brought back my perfect dress. She clearly knows their products and was very knowledgable of the alterations that could be done if needed. Bri was very patient and encouraging with me when I spent quite a bit of time making sure that I had found The Dress (since I was shocked this was my first attempt at dress shopping and didnt intend to find it). She encouraged me to walk around in it, try different head pieces, and hold a bouquet they had to get the best idea of what it may look like on the day. I would recommend The Altar Bridal to any future bride I know. Thank you so much for all of your help, support, and patience!! You made our wedding dress shopping experience go smoothly and I will forever cherish the memories I made that day!

I loved my time here. This place is amazing! I found a dress that I absolutely love. Carly helped me out, and she was the best. I did not feel any pressure and she let me take my time before making a decision. Altar Bridal made this experience memorable and special. I would highly recommend!

Gelly was amazing 👏 she helped me immensely with picking out dresses to clipping the dresses and pulling out tricks to show more about the dresses. In the end I found my dream wedding gown here and said yes to the dress!!!! I only went to one other place than here butvim sure glad I came. She also helped me get a great deal. And I was also able to give towards toys for tots for the Christmas season! It was a great experience! All thanks to The Altar Bridal.So thank you Gelly and all who helped make our experience there a great one.

I was here with a handful of girls to help my sister find her dress. The store is quaint yet beautiful! More importantly, the bride (and family/friends) are treated like they are the ONLY ones there!!!! These ladies know exactly how to find the dress the bride is looking for. They make sure the guests of the bride do not get sidetracked by what THEY would like to see the bride in, but rather, what the bride envisions. And, ladies, they KNOW how to fit a bride properly!! Maybe you are a size 10 but your bust speaks differently. They will help you find a gown that fits you properly without having to order one (you cant here and MEH to chains!!) and that would, hopefully, require minimal alterations. We came here as a first stop for her to just try on dresses to see what she liked and ended up purchasing the most BEAUTIFUL GOWN that morning!! Go here! You will NOT be disappointed!!

This was the first place on my list of wedding dress shops. Everyone I worked with was very kind and I felt very comfortable trying all of the dresses on. The owner knew what style dress I was looking for before I even did myself. I ended up getting the perfect dress that fit my personality and would highly recommend the Altar bridal to any future Mrs.

This place is amazing! The ladies truly want to help every single bride to be that walks through their door! I had a low budget and was feeling defeated and they recognized that. Immediately Monique came and worked with me. She changed the whole vibe of my day and I had an amazing experience! Exceptional customer service!!! Highly recommend

I went in to just browse for dresses because I had no idea what was out there or how long it would take me to find a dress that I loved. In the middle of listing our house for sale & looking for a new house, I needed to remember that I’m also planning a wedding! Gelly was so incredibly helpful when I came in having NO idea of what I wanted, but having an open mind. She had me try on a variety so that I got an idea for fit & feel & she was able to educate me on how strapless dresses and backless dresses can still provide needed support, as well as alterations that could be made to make a dress even more perfect for me. She didn’t rush me or stress me out or pressure me, she made me feel beautiful & she was patient and it was so incredibly helpful for me (as someone that has a hard time making decisions AND hurting feelings) when she would tell me that it would not offend her if I didn’t like a dress AND when she would say if I moved a dress to the 3rd or 4th spot, it wasn’t my dream dress and she was SO RIGHT! I don’t love shopping & I’m not a super girly girl, but my whole experience there was extremely positive and I ended up buying the most STUNNING dress that I absolutely cannot WAIT to wear!!!!

After an extremely disappointing experience trying on wedding dresses for the first time at David’s Bridal, I thought I would give The Altar a try. Let me tell you, they FAR exceeded my previous experience and my expectations. From the time we walked in Gelly was very supportive of me looking through and picking out dresses that I wanted to try. My maid of honor and I were able to take our time looking without anyone hovering over us and being annoying. Then once I was ready Gelly moved us over to the fitting area. The facility is super ideal for trying on gowns. Lots of lighting and lots of mirrors. The fitting room was very spacious and clean and had great lighting and mirrors as well. There was a nice sitting area for my maid of honor. I felt extremely comfortable in the space, and never once was I pressured by Gelly to say I liked something that I actually didn’t like. Every dress I tried on was clean looking and in good condition. I ended up finding my dress! I am completely satisfied with my experience at The Altar Bridal in Barrington, IL and I highly recommend it to anyone (especially if you are unsure of what you’re looking for. The altar bridal has so many different styles to browse through). I will definitely be going back to try on veils. Highly recommend!

My experience at The Altar Bridal with Gelly was amazing. I am not the one who loves shopping for myself and my previous wedding dress shopping was stressful and ended in me leaving discouraged. This was not the case at The Altar Bridal. The room to try on dresses was spacious and comfortable. Gelly kept me laughing and feeling confident in myself the whole time. Gelly also provided a no pressure atmosphere and gave helpful tips and feedback to help me determine what I loved about the dresses. I walked away with my dream dress and I can’t wait to wear it in October!!!

This place was honestly amazing!!! Gina was so kind and understanding. She answered all my questions and helped me find the dress of my dreams!!! She never pressured me and made me feel so comfortable thoughout the whole process. Thank you Altar Bridal for an amazing experience. Will definitely be recommending you to anyone I know.

I came into The Altar Bridal on a busy Sunday. The sales person who helped was Lauren and she was great! She was not pushy at all. In addition, after seeing dresses that I like she pulled stuff that she thought I would like. While I did not purchase anything, this was the perfect place to start out my wedding dress search since they were very flexible, positive, and encouraging.

Went in exhausted from a week of wedding dress shopping and came out with an amazing dress for an even more amazing price. Ava was so helpful. She was respectful of my budget and preferences. She helped me narrow down what I liked and what I didnt like until it was obvious. She gave helpful feedback and suggestions for alterations. Best sales experience Ive had, hands down. Cannot recommend this place enough

I had such an amazing experience here! Gina was the best and made it so easy to shop. I truly left with the dress of my dreams and had a great time with her. Alter Bridal was the first place I went to look and I found exactly what I loved. They have such a large selection I felt like I could try on all different styles and didn’t feel pressured at all. Thank You again Gina!

I bought my wedding dress a couple of weeks ago from Altar Bridal and I am still so happy with my experience! The staff here operates like the bridal salon of your dreams: theyre attentive, knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic about finding your perfect dress! I had been to two bridal salons with no luck before coming in, so I was feeing a little discouraged. Immediately from the time I walked in the door, Gelly renewed my excitement to try on dresses with her optimism. With every dress I tried on, Gelly made me feel confident and beautiful! My whole experience was wonderful from start to finish and finding my wedding dress was icing on the cake! They have complimentary dress cleaning which they say could take a month, but my dress was ready in a week. I highly recommend going to Altar Bridal when youre dress shopping- you wont be disappointed!

Amazing. I only needed one appointment to find my dream gown, but I wish I had needed more because Ava made shopping for my dress so enjoyable! She listened to my likes and dislikes, and seemed to genuinely care about my wedding and my experience. It was laid back, but I still felt important. It’s a no-pressure environment for sure! I loved my experience so much that I told my sister, who just got engaged, that she should shop for her gown here too. Thank you so so much for a great experience!!!

I have so many positive things to say at The Alter Bridal! Large selection of dresses, great prices, and amazing customer service. Ava completely understood my style and what I was looking for. I found the perfect dress and veil on my first visit. What impressed me the most was that Ava was there every time I came in for a fitting. I could tell that her and the entire team truly cared about making my dress perfect.

I wish I discover The Altar bridal store sooner instead of going to so many bridal stores. The selection is AMAZING and with endless options!!! Great quality dresses. Gelly is very knowledgeable, helpful and very professional. Great customer service! Gelly was able to get me an appointment with alternations the same day so that I dont have to make another hour trip to Barrington. Ellen, the seamstress is excellent too! Very positive experience. THANK YOU Gelly for making my special day beautiful.......

Finding your wedding dress should be an amazing experience. One that youll always remember with people that are genuinely interested and excited for you. I was so excited when I scheduled my appointment with The Altar Bridal because they had rave reviews online. The pros are that they have online appointments, they were flexible when we needed to come 2 hours earlier than our scheduled time. The cons, we got there and the only person there (Carly) barely greeted us, she didnt leave from behind the desk or show any real interest in my or my guest. She asked a few questions and then told us to find what we might like and just turn them so she could pick them. She didnt enter the dressing room with me, while trying on about 5 dresses with my matron of honor she checked on us once. She spoke to us through the curtain. Didnt ask what I liked, didnt like or what I was looking for. When none of the 5 worked she asked if thats all I wanted. I left so disappointed that I had just driven 45 minutes for such an experience. Im glad this wasnt the first bridal shop I went to, otherwise I probably wouldve given up immediately. Another thing Im not so keen on is, if I understood her correctly, that the dresses are off the rack then altered for you. Not a brand new dress ordered from the designer then altered to your size, I just felt like it wasnt going to be made for me. Im not sure if I just got a consultant that was having a bad day or if she just really had no interest in her job. But, if youre looking for your wedding gown, I dont recommend The Altar Bridal.The store manger Monique called me the following day after writing this review to follow up with me and to offer a personal appointment with me. I called back to thank her for following up and for her time, but I had purchased my gown elsewhere. She also said she followed up with the stylist that i worked with, im hoping it only gets better from there! Follow up is important and I appreciated that she took the time out to let me know!

Not only did I find my dream dress, but my dream dress ended up being something I never would have picked on my own! I am beyond happy with this dress and it was a totally stress free appointment. Ava helped me find the most amazing and flattering dress. She made sure I tried on all types of dresses and I am so glad she did! Some of the dresses were not for me but they were still gorgeous.Everyone made me feel super welcome and comfortable. I brought 3 people with me and they were all well taken care of too and their opinions were heard. My dress ended up being well in my price range and such good quality. What better way to get a designer dress for a fraction of the price.Overall, I would give more stars if I could. Staff and environment was welcoming and listened to my wants. I was able to find my dress quickly but did not feel rushed. There were about 2-3 dresses I really loved since there was such a wide variety of dresses. With my crew and Ava we were able to pick the perfect dress for me!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! I went in with no expectations on buying a dress and walked out with TWO dresses within my budget! Monique was simply AMAZING and made my shopping experience extremely personable. She listened to my style preferences and showed me additional dresses to compliment my figure. She made me feel comfortable, confident and extremely happy with my final decisions. It was Thank you!!!

I had such an amazing experience here! Karly was FANTASTIC! She was so helpful, kind, honest and patient. She made my experience so special and so much fun. Thank you Karly! Highly recommend!

I loved my time at the Altar Bridal! They were very friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Very knowledgeable and inclusive to my family as well. Thank you for helping me “say yes to the dress”!!

Although I was not able to have a physical appointment, I was able to have a virtual appointment that felt just the same! Maureen took my vision and turned it in to reality and knew exactly what to pick out for me to try and she hit it right on the money with every dress! Maureen and Karly worked with me virtually to walk me through the try ons and we finally were able to find the one. I cannot thank them enough for allowing the opportunity and taking their time to offer virtual appointments through all this craziness 🤍

I cannot begin to thank Ava enough for my wonderful experience buying my wedding dress! She was so kind and knowledgeable and really made the day unforgettable! She was honest in describing which types of dresses worked best for my body, and I ended up finding the absolute perfect dress. I would highly recommend Ava and the altar bridal!

This by far was the best first experiences I have had in a bridal retail environment. I went simply just to look and walked out with a dress that was absolutely perfect. They all made me feel so comfortable and really took there time listen and get a feel for what my style is. And the prices! Perfect!

Fantastic team and selection

Absolutely amazing place ! My wedding is quite a bit away (about a year), and I was hoping to just come to this store to browse a bit and try on a couple of dresses with an open mind to see what I wanted and I ended up purchasing my dress and taking it home with me! Ava was amazing to work with, she guided me in the right direction to find a dress that I loved. I was in tears (happy ones) at one point when I had my dress on! All the employees were amazing and made my mom and I feel super welcomed. I would recommend this store to anyone shopping for their dress. The pieces are super affordable and I never ever felt rushed! Thank you Ava and the Altar Bridal team for making this experience so amazing and easy!

This was the first and only place I looked for my dress! Karly was attentive to what I loved and what I didnt with every dress I tried on to help find the perfect wedding dress! I recommend The Altar for anyone looking for their dream dress!

This store was a god send! I did a walk in with my sister a week after I got engaged to just look at styles and Lauren helped me find the DRESS of my dreams! I tried on 5 dresses and when I put on my final dress - I knew it was the one! They had a name your price event and I was able to take home my dress for like 80% off price tag!!!!!! I was so happy with my purchase and Lauren and the store manager that day was fabulous and I cant say enough great things about this store! YOU NEED TO VISIT ASAP if you are looking for a dress at a steal...

I went to the altar bridal after a failed experience at David’s bridal. And I can honestly say my stylist Ava was the best ever! She made me feel so comfortable and I was connecting with her so great. She was so helpful and tended to everything she new I wanted. I’m so happy I found my dream dress !

This bridal shop was AMAZING! They are not like other dress boutiques, they are very laid back and so much fun. Not only are the prices great, but the dresses are beautiful. One aspect that I loved about this place and my experience here was not only the girl who are so welcoming and keep you laughing and feeling good through out the whole process, but also that you and your guests get to go through the racks and pick what dresses YOU want to try on! Once the consultant gets a feel of what you are looking for she will also pull some she thinks you may like as well, but they highly encourage you and your guests to have fun and look at all the dresses they offer. I would absolutely recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for a beautiful dress that is fairly priced, as well as a fun and unforgettable experience!

I cannot recommend this place enough! The dress shopping experience had been the most overwhelming part of my Wedding Planning. Monique and team were there to help to make it incredible. Both their impressive selection and their expertise was everything I was hoping for. While the search might have spanned a couple days, I finally was able to find the perfect one.

Very nice place to find a dress. My fiancee was worried about finding a dress and I decided to take her there and it worked great. She had special attention and found a wonderful dress (according to her). She is very happy about the whole experience.

Couldn’t be happier with my experience!Everyone at The Altar was beyond helpful in helping me find my dream dress!They took the time to know what i was looking for, and help me look at a variety.I am happy to say I was able to say ‘yes to the dress!’ Thanks to them! 💜💜💜

I highly recommended The Altar Bridal! It’s an amazing shop with great prices and wide range of dresses! Ava of the Altar Bridal shop was absolutely amazing in helping me find the perfect dress! Wonderful service! Thank you Alter Bridal for helping me get my dream dress!!

Amazing place! Gina could not have been more helpful! Great service, selection and price! Highly recommend!!

Could not be happier that I went here! My only regret was not going here first! They have such a wide variety to pick from which they encourage you to be hands on and help pick out what you like. Everything is so reasonably priced. Also another bonus is being outside of cook county so sales tax is much different! I went to Brides By Young and Davids Bridal- both very different experiences but both full of pressure into forming an opinion FAST. At Altar Bridal, there was NO pressure. They helped me out of my dresses multiple times and had me walk around and sit in it to make sure I was 100% happy with my dress. It was so difficult because I had 4 dresses that I LOVED but little by little, I finally found THE ONE and could not be happier! Love, love love this place. Thank you Monica and Tatyana!

I said yes to the dress!!! Such a great experience!!! I went just to look...and bought the most beautiful dress!!! Maureen was awesome...so good at what she does!!! We had a wonderful experience from start to finish!!! So many dresses to choose from...and all different price ranges!!Totally recommend The Altar to any bride looking to find her dream dress!!

I went to the Altar Bridal just to “look” and ended up finding my dress! Ava did such a fantastic job of helping me try out different styles, but also with giving me details about each designer. From the moment I walked in I felt at ease. Friendly staff, clean and professional environment, and great selection.

What an amazing experience! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I was helped by Maureen and she found my dream dress! She made me feel very comfortable the entire appointment. I would definitely recommend this store to everyone- such a wonderful place!

I felt very at ease when I was trying on dresses! My stylist Ashley made me feel relaxed and not at all like I have to buy a dress. She understood I was on a budget but wanted to look like a traditional bride and made it happen!

Absolutely amazing!! My dress is so beautiful I want to wear it now! I cant wait for our special day with love of my life 💕

Had the best shopping experience at Alter Bridal. Customer service was fantastic. Purchased a dress we did not know we wanted. Good prices.

I went to The Altar Bridal in Barrington not expecting to find my wedding dress. I just wanted to look at their selection and try on a dress just to confirm my dress size. The ladies there were so friendly and helpful. To my surprise I left with a beautiful dress at an amazing price. I recommend all brides to make sure they visit this place before buying somewhere else.