Our Brides
Photo By: Paige Eden
Our number one priority is for our Brides to look and feel like their most beautiful self on their wedding day. These pictures and testimonials are affirmations of our passion and our commitment to our Brides.
Perks of being a Belle Vie Bride include being invited to A-list parties and events in Chicago, having dedicated stylists who work with you every step of the way up until your wedding day, getting invited to private Belle Vie and Vera Wang in-store events, and having the social status of being a Belle Vie Bride.
Meet our Brides
Erica Somogyi-Wohlreich
July 8, 2006
Columbus, OH
Gown by LAZARO
“Just a note to thank you again…I couldn’t have adored my dress and the way it fit any more! I know you will be getting quite a few calls as SO many people were raving about the dress and wanted to know where I found something so gorgeous! It was a perfect day, perfect weather for an outside wedding! It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for all.”
Rhonda Quesenberry
July 8, 2006
Ceremony: Virginia Tech Chapel, Blacksburg, Va; Reception: Mountain Lake Ballroom, Pembroke, Va.
Gown & matching veil by LAZARO
“I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful experience of finding the perfect wedding gown. My wedding day was absolutely beautiful. The gown was perfect. I found everyone so accommodating to the fact that I was living in a couple of different states while trying to find time to get dress fittings. Thank you for your patience, professionalism and always making me feel like your only customer. I would recommend Belle Vie to anyone looking for the perfect wedding gown.”
Natalie Drungle-Van Dalen
July 8, 2006
Ceremony: Old St. Pat’s, Reception: Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
Gown by Lea-Ann Belter, veil by TONI FEDERICI, Hair & Make-up by BOMBSHELL BEAUTY
“Dear Belle Vie, Thank you for making a big part of the wedding planning process so delightful! One aspect of the Belle Vie experience I cherished most was the fact that all of your gowns are on display so you get to browse and try on what interests you. The dressing rooms were luxurious and oversized but there was also plenty of room to walk around and get a feel for the gown. And most importantly I loved the personal attention and patience that was so graciously shown. Additionally, the champange jewelry show where Rosie & Robyn were doing hair and makeup was an added bonus – I used them on my wedding day and they were fabulous! Everything about the experience left me feeling that I had not only chosen the right gown but also the right bridal salon. Thank you for dressing me from head to toe and letting me feel like the ultimate princess!”
Ali Stiefel
June 24, 2006
Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, IL
Gown by ANNE BARGE, veil & headpiece by TONI FEDERICI, jewelry by HAUTE BRIDE and bridesmaids gowns by AMSALE
“I could not have asked for a better bridal experience than the one I had at Belle Vie. I got my gown, bridesmaid dresses, veils, and other accessories at Belle Vie and I was so happy with everything. In addition to the beautiful gown I purchased, the customer service and friendly staff was so important to me. I was thrilled to get married, but sad to be ending my relationship with the wonderful Belle Vie staff. Since then, I’ve sent many friends to the store and I’ll continue to recommend it! Thanks for helping to make me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!”
Colleen Johnson-Skay
June 24, 2006
Gown & veil by JUSTINA McCAFFREY
“In reference to my experience at Belle Vie, I do have glowing memories. Since John and I were engaged for three years prior to getting married, I visited several dress boutiques and stores in an attempt to find a wedding dress. I was never a girl who dreamed about the perfect wedding or \”the dress\”, but I am very thoughtful and conservative in my decisions, especially important ones like picking wedding vendors! Pompous, pretentious, uncomfortable, and impersonal- I never had the right feeling from some vendors. It truly wasn’t until I found you ladies that I felt like I was working with the professionals, delighted with their jobs, and willing to take the extra step, to make my wedding dress shopping experience the best! Whether sipping peppermint tea, lounging in a Victorian chaise, or chatting with the gracious girls prior to my departure after fittings was dainty, regal, and still like sitting with my giddy friends in anticipation of one of the biggest days in my life. My bridesmaids were all able to visit with me on either a fitting or actually picking out the gown, and they, too, enjoyed the atmosphere of Belle Vie. I truly have to credit Amanda’s professionalism and presence, Stephanie’s know-how and communication, and Sulah’s impecable and beautiful skills that highlighted my satisfaction with Belle Vie. I am so grateful for Belle Vie- just like my adoration for my loving groom, fantastic family, and amazing wedding day, my wedding dress is a shining memory of glorious happiness upon which I STILL girlishly reflect and smile. On a side/quirky note….I’ve never liked the month of February. I know it sounds funny, but I have very few positive things to associate with that month. The solitary good thing I can remember about February- ever- is committing to Belle Vie and purchasing my wedding dress…and on Valentine’s Day no less:) I hope Belle Vie continues to uphold its standards fit for a princess and that future brides feel as lucky as I did to have found this boutique.”
Elena Fen
June 3, 2006
Chicago, IL, The Four Seasons
Gown by LAZARO
“A huge thank you to the staff at Belle Vie for being so wonderful and helpful throughout my gown search, purchase and many fittings! It was amazing and everything was absolutely perfect on the big day!”
Beth Kronfeld
May 28, 2006
Chicago, IL, The Four Seasons Hotel Custom
gown by ANNE BARGE, veil by TONI FEDERICI
“Belle Vie and all their staff are warm, welcoming, attentive and professional. There was no snobbery involved and everyone was truly happy to be a part of my wedding day. I was thrilled to find a store and dress designer that was willing to create a custom dress from an established collection. Belle Vie’s attention to detail and customer service are unique in the bridal market. I knew I was in good hands with their seamstress when she was willing to change or adjust even the most minor detail of my dress if it bothered me. My dress fit like a glove and I never once had to pull it up the entire evening of my wedding!”
Kristen Wahl-Hagan
April 29, 2006
Meadowood, Napa Valley, CA
Gown by SHANNON MCLEAN
“Thank you so much for all of your assistance and expertise during the finding and fitting of my bridal gown. I could not have been more pleased with my experience! I truly felt like a bride on my wedding day and it was in large part due to my amazing dress and veil. Everyone complimented how my dress fit me like it was custom tailored! It was an absolute treat to wear this dress- I just wish I could wear it again!!”
Emily Friend
February 4, 2006
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Gown by ELIZABETH FILLMORE
“I cannot thank you enough for all that you did for me, I always felt so special when I came to the store. After MUCH searching, you helped me find my dream dress. The wedding was beyond anything I could have imagined and a lot of that was due to how perfect the dress was. I was so comfortable and felt beautiful in it. I got so many compliments and everybody wanted to know where I got it-I did lots of referring!) So, thank you for your enthusiasm, your patience, your excellence and your kindness throughout the entire process. You’re the best!”
Erika Eastridge-Haynie
November 12, 2005
Tucson, Arizona
Gown by ELIZABETH FILLMORE
“Loved the dress so much and I was so happy; it made the day even better if that is possible. Amanda I saw your write up in the AXO lyre last week-very nice! And I’ve recommended Belle Vie to everyone I can!”