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Atelier Igar Bridal

Atelier Igar Bridal

North Chicago, IL
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    Amanda M. Sent on 02/12/2023
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    Maggie is a Diamond among Stunning Dresses

    Maggie carries beautiful dresses in her store but she is the diamond. She will not pressure you, she listens to you, she explains her choices, and overall is your cheerleader for this special moment in your life. There is no one better I could recommend to you (and I can be a bit of a picky person so my recommendation is a really good one).

    I cannot say enough good things about Maggie and her shop. I booked an appointment and reached out to Maggie to see if she had a few specific dresses from designers she carries and she quickly replied! As I kept looking, there was one she didn’t have but I desperately wanted to try on. She was able to work wit the designer to send a loaner that arrived for my appointment (she actually had to go to FedEx and track it down because it kept getting marked as unable to deliver).

    When we arrived for the appointment, Maggie greeted us and took me around listening to what I was looking for and we picked a few dresses. To be honest, I had a lot of nerves and anxiety, which Maggie instantly picked up on and was so sweet and reassuring. With each dress I tried on, Maggie listened to what I liked, didn’t like or wished it had (even in small comments to my group) and carefully picked more. She carefully honed in on two dresses that I adored but was unable to commit to. Maggie was so sweet and kind and told me “it might just not be the day for you or none of these may be there dress for you and that’s ok. I am happy to help you again anytime”.

    I left with my group having absolutely nothing but good things to say about Maggie - I adored her!

    Later that night at dinner, I was looking at pictures and I decided to see email Maggie and see if I could come back the next day. She quickly replied that she could see me in the morning. I went in feeling much less stressed and told Maggie my thoughts on each dress (and showed her something I liked from another spot). She quickly went and picked a dress. I put on this dress and it perfectly combined each detail I loved about everything.

    I am not sure why she didn’t pick this dress the day before (well likely that I had some different thoughts today) but I am glad she didn’t, my mind today so much clearer and I was ready to “Say Yes to the Dress”. I didn’t even want to retry on any of the others I had thought I was going to this morning. Maggie picked the perfect veil to compliment the dress and I said “Yes” to the dress.

    When I said “Yes” Maggie was so specific about the dress I ordered and made sure we got all the customizations and the size correct. Her level of detail was perfect and the whole time she was so warm, comforting and genuine.

    If you are looking for your wedding dress, visit Atelier Igar Bridal, I cannot promise you will find your dress but I promise you will have the best experience.
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    Dave Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Welcoming and well-run bridal salon

    Atelier Igar Bridal is a small dress shop with a pretty large selection of wedding dresses. I went there feeling a little disappointed from my first appointment at a different salon where they didn’t seem to understand my vision. Maggie understood my vision right away! Plus, she’s so sweet and really cares about the brides. She also understood what would suit my figure and pulled dresses that looked amazing. I think I only tried on 4 dresses before I found the one. Working with Mirka was also a breeze considering it was anticipated to be difficult with my small stature. Would absolutely recommend this bridal salon!
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    Alexandra B. Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Highly recommend!

    Maggie and Igar bridal are AMAZING. She has a large collection of quality dresses. I went in with a budget of $1000-$1500 and Maggie was able to work within this budget comfortably for me (most bridal shops in the area couldn’t). I found a beautiful dress that I absolutely love. Beyond the great selection, I also had an individual appointment. The only people in the store at the time were my party and Maggie. It was so nice to have a private viewing experience without others around. I cannot recommend enough.
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    Meghann Sent on 12/14/2018
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    Best Bridal Salon

    Can't say enough good things about this salon! She really took her time with me so I never felt rushed or pressured. Pricing couldn't be beat anywhere, and I called from Chicago to Milwaukee. I didn't mind driving the 35 minutes to get here because the customer service was exceptional. The owner was very personable, making this a fantastic experience! I highly recommend every bride visit here.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Meghann, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know you had a pleasant experience with us. We are sure you will look stunning. Remember to tag us in your wedding photos to see how beautiful you look. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Emily Sent on 12/14/2018
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    Found my DREAM wedding dress here!!

    Maggie was so helpful, my mom and I called ahead to describe the dress I was looking for (sparkly ballgown on top and bottom) and in our price range, and she said she had exactly what I was looking for as she carries the Evelyn Bridal dresses. We went and found the PERFECT dress!! (Many other stores said they had what I wanted and when I went they did not, or the dress was 4-5,000$). She worked with us the whole time, as I was saying out loud I wished the sparkles were on the top layer instead of covered by a thin layer of toole in some sections and she helped give ideas to make that happen, and I am so happy she did!! She is very professional. Thank you Maggie!!!

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Emily,
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. You sparkled magnificently! We are delighted to know we were able to accommodate all of your requests. Clearly, you looked stunning! Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Dorothy Sent on 09/26/2018
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    Beautiful gowns! Make sure to make an appointment and give yourself a little extra time. This was the first and only bridal shop I went to. Maggie was so, so helpful. I told her I would love to try on every kind of dress, because well I did plan on getting married once! I tried the ballgown, mermaid, every style you can think of. I highly recommend you do that because you never know which style you will fall in love with! Maggie allowed us to browse and pick a few different dresses. I tried on one strapless gown and didn't like it. Immediately she took all the strapless gowns so I don't bother trying anymore on. I had top 3 choices. The first 2 looked very similar, only difference were the patterns. I ended up falling in love with the last dress I tried on, and the last in my top 3 list. I wanted to get it then but she said come back within a month to officially buy it.
    The dresses are reasonably priced and the alteration is very affordable! They did A LOT for my alterations. They had to bring it in a lot, cut a lot off on the bottom (I'm 5'1), bustles, and a few more things. I was mind-blown on how much some of the brides I've talked with about their alteration. Let's just say I've spent less than some girls. One girl spent more than me when she needed a few bustles and only an inch off.
    Igar Bridal is worth every penny. It's a very cute, small shop! I loved that they focus on just you. Sometimes there is another bride so they'll go back and forth. However, it's around the time the other bride is almost done with her appointment and you're getting ready for yours or vise versa.
    The shop also has mother of the bride/groom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, shoes, and so many other things. Igar Bridal always has trunk shows. You can easily follow/like them on Facebook or Instagram to get the latest news/event.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Dorothy,
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review, We are absolutely delighted that you were satisfied with the experience and gown selections. It was truly a pleasure working with you. We are truly flattered by your comments. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Lindsey Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Great Experience

    I worked with Maggie and had the BEST experience. She was kind and made me feel extremely comfortable. She was mindful of my budget and was extremely accommodating. I bought a dress off the rack and she helped with every detail from removing the corset and adding custom ordered buttons to making sure each lace flower was falling exactly how it should. In my opinion, this shop had the best selection of unique gowns, I don't think any dress felt "cookie cutter". I would recommend Igar Bridal to any bride!

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Lindsey,
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are absolutely delighted to know you were able to find your dream dress with us. The wedding photos sent to us proved our attention to detail paid off because you looked stunning! Thank you for allowing Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Lauren Sent on 12/22/2017
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    You must look for your gown here! Maggie is so wonderful and truly wants to help you find your perfect dress! Every single gown in this bridal shop is absolutely gorgeous in it's own way and no two are alike. I ended up finding two completely different gowns here and instantly fell in love with both. From my first online inquiry to my in person visits, the support and assistance I received here did not come close to what I experienced at other bridal shops. I purchased both dresses and couldn't be happier! I never thought I would be a bride with two perfect dresses but I can't wait to suprise my groom-to-be with them! Thank you so much Maggie!
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    Natalie Sent on 10/31/2017
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    This was the 3rd salon I had visited while searching for my bridal gown. Maggie was so helpful, honest, and flexible (hours) throughout the entire process of selecting my sottero and Midgley Tracey gown. I fell in love with the gown and never looked back. Mirka my seamstress was very patient, kind and also honest about how my dress was going to fit. This team of ladies had to deal with my difficult mother and she's even given them praise. She was even happy with her dress. If you're shopping for any type of a bridal gowns I would definitely recommend atelier bridal, you'll love the personalized experience, I promise.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Natalie,
    Third time is the charm! We are absolutely delighted that you were happy with your gown selection and your experience. Attention to detail is very important to us and we are pleased to have satisfied all of your mother's needs as well. It was truly a pleasure working with the both of you. We are sure you looked absolutely stunning! Feel free to share your wedding pictures via social media. We love seeing our beautiful brides on their special day. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey.
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    I was researching wedding dresses and found that I liked Rebecca Ingram dresses the most. I made an appointment here because they carry many Rebecca Ingram dresses. You have 2 hours for your appointment and have the store to yourself during that time. I found a few dresses that I really liked. I haven't pulled the trigger on buying any yet because I am a person who needs a couple of days to think about big purchases. The women Maggie and Paula were extremely nice and accommodating. I did not feel pressured in the slightest bit.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience. We are delighted to know you were pleased with our gown selections and service. Making the decision for your dream dress is HUGE so we completely understand. We want you to be sure and content with your dream dress. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Christine Sent on 06/27/2017
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    I bought my wedding dress here and I couldn't have been happier! Maggie works with you through the whole process. She doesn't just stop when you pay for the gown. They do alterations in the store as well. I would definitely recommend this store to others.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Christine,
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know you were pleased with your experience at our boutique. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding experience. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Brittani Sent on 12/11/2016
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    Loved working with Maggie at this salon. She helped me pick a unique wedding dress and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. My blush wedding dres with stripes was exactly what I wanted. Maggie was sweet and patient, while knowledgable and helpful. I did go in for multiple fittings, I would say close to 5 times after my dress came in, but they made sure it was perfect on me.

    Thank you for your help!

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Brittani,
    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are delighted to know you were pleased with the final outcome of your dream dress. Fit is very important to us so we require a couple more appointments, thank you for your patience! Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Basia Sent on 01/10/2016
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    If you are looking for a unique and elegant wedding dress this is a place for you! They have a great selection of different styles and the dresses are fairly priced too! They worked with my budget to find a dress I would love. When I was there they also had some sales going on so I had a lot to choose form.

    Maggie was my consultant, and she made my experience wonderful. All of the ladies there are helpful, friendly, and professional. They not only took care of me, but everyone that came with to help me pick the dress. Everyone at Igar Bridal is also VERY patient! I am naturally a very indecisive person. I went to them twice before making my final decision. In-between my visits they were aware that I am looking at dresses at other places. They never made me feel pressured to make a quick purchase or decision, which I really appreciated.

    All of the staff at Igar Bridal is very experienced and they know what they are doing. They listened to everything I had to say and any concerns I might of had. They also gave me their professional opinion whenever I asked for it. Because of that it was very easy to collaborate with everyone on any decision-making.

    Overall, I had a really GREAT experience there! They genuinely care about everyone that comes to them and they will make sure you look beautiful on your big day! I highly recommend Igar Bridal.

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Basia,

    Thank you for writing a review of your experience. It was truly a pleasure working with you. No worries! We understand that making the final decision on your dream dress is HUGE. We want you to be certain and content with your decision at our boutique. We are sure you looked absolutely stunning. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your wedding journey. We wish you many years of happiness.
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    Margaret Sent on 08/16/2015
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    This store is absolutly amazing . My stepdaughter was able to find a beautiful dress AND jewerly all in one store. Maggie who was helping us was very nice and professional. We didn't feel pressure to make a purchase. . Highly recomend this store

    Atelier Igar Bridal's reply:

    Margaret,

    Than you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know you were satisfied with our gown selections and service. Making a decision on your dream dress is HUGE so we would never want to rush a bride's decision. We want our brides to be content and certain of their decision. Thank you for letting Atelier Igar Bridal be a part of your stepdaughter's wedding journey. We wish you all many years of happiness.
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