I was wondering if anyone would like to share recommendations for places to purchase a wedding gown? I'm looking for an environment that is pleasant and where we could find a reasonably priced gown. Also, does anyone have recommendations for banquet halls or restaurants for a reception and for a salon that does a great job on special occassion hair styling! Please feel free to share your own personal stories/experiences or referrals of any sort. I would greatly appreciate it! I don't have a lot of family close by to help me with the planning of this wonderful event!
A great place for a wedding gown is Volle's in Lake Zurich and there are a couple of days a year where they have 20% off.......
I was also going to suggest Wedding Belles in Barrington. I got my dress there for a very reasonable price. David's Bridal actually had the same dress/different designer label for several hundred dollars more at the time.
I got bridesmaids dresses in Barrington near Golf and Plum Grove? Next to Carson's furniture. Not the fanciest place, but they had good prices, it was quiet, and my order came in time.
M.
Congratulations Pam!
My husband and I were married in Oct. '05 the reception was held at D'Andrea Banquets in Crystal Lake Rt.14/Rt.31 - We had a wonderful experience! We worked with Lynette, she is so helpful, very personable and will make your daughters day perfect!! The food was really tasty, Lynette even recommended a co. that does a wonderful chocolate fountain. We really loved everything!
For my wedding dress we went to Wedding Belles in Barrington. I can't even begin to explain how beautiful this place is. The staff makes you feel like an absolute princess, they do your hair with a veil and they create the environment for a bride to feel beautiful. The dresses are all very reasonable. From discontinued dresses to some dresses that were worn once (Vera Wang, etc.). The prices are very reasonable. I was able to get my dress for $500, Alfred Angelo with lots of tulle and beading! Gorgeous!
I hope this helps you. I'm glad I get to recommend this place to someone else :)
When my friend got married and was short on cash, we bought her wedding gown on ebay. She ended up with a beautiful silk wedding dress for $250.00. I saw a similar gown in a bridal shop which was $750.00. We were very careful about what seller we chose and picked one who had a high rating and a long history of selling on ebay.
Go to David's Bridal! I purchased a beautiful gown for around $350. If you go across the street to House of Brides, you won't get out of there for less than $1000!
I don't know where you're located, but there's a David's Bridal in Schaumburg on Golf Road (Rte 58).
I can't give you any advice on banquet halls etc, because I got married on Maui & purchased a 'wedding package' there!
Congradulations & good luck!
