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The Crystal Bride is excited to announce we are open by appointment!

Please carefully read our guidelines below to ensure a healthy and safe environment for our brides and staff:

We are available by appointment and ask that each shopping appointment has no more than 4 guests

If you feel ill or have traveled in the past two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your appointment

  We are happy to reschedule any appointments to ensure the safety and health of our brides and staff. Please let us know if you or anyone you have been in close contact with has been ill. 

For their safety, no children under the age of 12 

   We love your little ones, but for the time being, it is safest if they stay at home. 

Bridal shopping appointments will begin with a Pinterest Board preview. Gowns will be selected off the racks by your stylist

Prior to your appointment, we will email a registration form to you. Your stylist will call to walk you through our shopping process. You can preview our live inventory on Pinterest @CrystalBrideOfficial. To protect our guests at this time, the stylist will pull the dresses for you. 

We have missed our brides dearly. We appreciate the love and support we have received from you all as we navigated these unprecedented times. Our staff looks forward to getting back to what we love and helping our brides.

Please reach out to book your appointment with us by calling 630-397-5040 or click here!

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Photos by Rachael Watson Photography

CJ & Brian had the dream rustic wedding and we are so excited to share some of the amazing details they incorporated! Their ceremony was held at the First Congregational Church of Geneva. A lovely and classic church right in our backyard! The Reception was held at the gorgeous Abbey Farms in Aurora. It was a beautiful backdrop for the rustic feel the couple was looking to accomplish.

  • Essense of Australia’s Stella York 6432 – This dress is amazing!
  • Finishing touches to her look
  • Don’t forget the fluff!

CJ wore a stunning sweetheart strapless a-line wedding dress designed by Stella York. The lace bodice and textured tulle skirt added the perfect touch of fun and elegance to her big day.

  • We’re all about these detailed shots! From the flowers to the dresses, the color scheme is GOALS!!
  • “Playing dress up begins at age five and truly never ends” – Kate Spade
  • CJ & her lovely mother

Her mom added her own personal touch by making a custom bridal belt complete with ivory trim and a beaded detail at the center. Their gorgeous flowers were competed by our favorite floral vendor Town & Country Gardens. They captured the romance and feminine look that really makes CJ’s dress really pop!

  • The blushing bride!
  • What a dreamy couple!
  • Love!
Where would we be without our girls!?

CJ’s bridesmaids were the perfect execution of mix & match bridesmaids styles. Each look complimented each bridesmaid and really gave a beautiful palette to work off of. She used multiple designers and fabrics to give the look and feel of individuality. The designers represented are Bill Levkoff, The Dessy Group & Jasmine Bridesmaids.

  • First dance photos are always our favorites!

We LOVE first dance photos! It really gives your guests a chance to admire your entire look from all angles.
Pro tip: Make sure you take your time and don’t cut your first dance short! Some venues/coordinators may recommend cutting certain corners to accommodate and tight schedules. This is such a beautiful moment to cherish and you will remember it forever.

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Photos by Kara Evans Photography

Sarah and Paul got married at the gorgeous Greenhouse Lofts in Chicago IL. It can be a difficult feat to get such a beautiful and calming feel in the city of Chicago but that is exactly what Sarah and Paul were able to accomplish. The setting was a perfect natural backdrop for this gorgeous couple.

  • Sarah’s gorgeous Essense of Australia Dress
  • Essense of Australia & Sorella Vita
  • Beautiful details

Sarah wore a beautiful sheath style wedding dress by Essense of Australia [Style number D2533] This dress has amazingly intricate lace that shaped her body perfectly. Crepe material keeping with her understated but classic style. The spaghetti straps on her dress were a perfect compliment to the sexy open back Sarah was sporting.

It is all about natural neutrals this season. Beautiful neutrals make for a classic and timeless look that you will look back on a swoon over for years to come. Sarah did a remarkable job keeping a consistent theme across all platforms from florals, decor and attire.

  • Tender moments they will never forget
  • Timeless and elegant
  • The beautiful couple
  • #BridesmaidsGoals!
  • This is just too cute!!

Her bridesmaids wore mix and match styles by Sorella Vita in matching evergreen chiffon. Each style complemented each bridesmaids style in a unique and beautiful way.

  • They did it!
  • Such a special moment to share with mom

It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the day, but you can tell Sarah & Paul really cherished every moment. The ceremony is one time during your big day to really focus on your relationship, where the next steps are taking you and how grateful you are to be at this point with your partner. Don’t forget to reflect on those details that day.

  • Just beaming!

Congratulations to Sarah & Paul! We wish you both all the happiness in the world and truly hope the happiness you felt on your big day, shines through in your marriage. Thank you for choosing to be a #CrystalBrideForever!

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