For 2027, we’re seeing brides embrace more personality, texture, and thoughtful design. Think silhouettes inspired by historical corsetry to romantic lace reimagined for the modern bride. At the same time, the idea of a “wedding dress” is expanding. Brides are dressing for courthouse ceremonies, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and after-parties, creating an entire bridal wardrobe rather than choosing just one look (which we LOVE!).
Read MoreBridal insider Tina Wong has organized some of Chicago’s best bridal shops by shopping timeline, with notes on who each boutique is best for. The “best” bridal shop isn’t universal—it’s the one that aligns with your timeline, style, and decision-making pace.
Read More2026 Bridal Gown Trends – Grace + Ivory premiers three gorgeous designs exclusively on CHI thee WED. The inspiration for these gowns is “Textures and Sculptural Draping”.
Read MoreCHI thee WED Exclusive sneak peek of the new Grace + Ivory new bridal mini gowns gown collection! With reception dresses, after-party minis, and curated rehearsal dinner looks becoming more and more important to brides this year…we couldn’t resist putting our Grace + Ivory touch on a brand new (and shorter!) collection.
Read MoreCustomizable wedding dresses are a modern trend that is re-shaping bridal fashion by allowing brides to get exactly what they want. After all, it's one of the most important dresses you'll wear in your lifetime. You could say it's kind of a big deal.
Read MoreWhether you’ve just starting to shop for your wedding dress or have been shopping for a while, you’re probably discovering that there’s no one way to find your dress. Especially when the proportions of the sample sizing can leave much to be imagined in the bridal shop.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as wonderful as a winter wedding! From the picturesque snow scenes, to the greenery, to the gown fit for a winter queen…2023 and 2024 winter brides; we can already feel the magic.
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