Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I expect at my appointment at Ultimate Bride?
A: As you enter Ultimate Bride you are greeted by our team who will explain our luxury Chicago wedding appointment by providing information about any couture designer trunk shows for the weekend & connect a private bridal stylist to guide our bride & guests to a room asking question about the wedding to get the vibe of the venue plus requesting any inspirational photos. Part of the elevated luxury experience is that our bridal stylist will bring the gowns to our Ultimate Brides. Happy shopping!
Q: How many guests can I bring to my appointment?
A: We can accommodate up to 3 guests with you at the time of your appointment. Should you want to bring additional guests, we offer a Platinum VIP Experience on Sundays when we are closed to accommodate groups with up to 8 guests.
Q: How long are the appointments?
A: Our bridal appointments are 90 minutes in duration where you will work closely with a talented and knowledgeable bridal stylist to help you find the perfect gown for your special day.
Q: What is the starting price point at Ultimate Bride?
A: Our bridal gowns start at about $4,000 and go up from there. Our evening wear gowns start at about $2,500.
Q: When should I start looking for a dress?
A: We recommend to start shopping for a gown at least 12 months before your wedding date. A gown can take anywhere from 6-10 months to arrive after you purchase and all gowns will need a form of alterations.
Q: Do you offer alterations?
A: Yes! We offer in house alterations on our special order gowns. For gowns purchased off the rack, we have tailors close in the area that we can recommend you to, or we can recommend a seamstress closer to home if you are not local.
Q: How long do alterations take and how many fittings are there?
A: Typically over an 8-10 week period, we will see a bride about four times for alterations.
Q: Do you offer cleaning and preservation for after the wedding?
A: We do not offer a cleaning a preservation service, however, we do recommend Davis Imperial Cleaning for all cleaning and preservation for after the wedding.
Q: I saw a dress on your Instagram, how do I know if you carry it in your salon?
A: Please email us at info@ultimatebride.com or call us at 312.337.6300 for additional information.