Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique - Dubuque, Iowa

Amelia K.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience at Vintage Chic Bridal!!! I had followed the boutique for years on social media after helping my best friend find her dress. I knew when it was my turn I wanted to go to this shop and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!

Shelby and her mother offer a personalized one of a kind experience. I had a terrible time trying to find a dress and just felt that others shops were attempting to tell me I looked beautiful in everything and sell me a dress.

Shelby reached out to me before the appointment to get a sense of my style. She and her mother arranged dresses for me to try on and swapped them out for other dresses as I was able to identify more my preferences during my visit. They helped me identified what I liked and didn’t like.

When I arrived Shelby was there to greet me at the door. They had decorated in the mirror in show room to welcome me. They really took the time to listen to me and offer back constructive feedback. They were also able to inform me of alterations that could be made in the dress design to further customize the dress to me!

They helped me feel confident in my body. They had a large range of sizes so I never tried in a dress that was too small or too large that I had to imagine what it would look like after significant alterations.

In the end I was able to say YES TO THE DRESS at Vintage Chic Bridal!!! Their dresses are only sold at their location so it is highly unlikely I will see anyone in a dress like mine (I drove 3.5 hours to visit their shop). It is worth the trip! I would recommend this shop to all Brides looking for that perfect dress.

Kaylene H.

I had the absolute best experience with Shelby! I was drawn to her shop long before I even got engaged and had been following her for probably a year. I love how transparent she is with everything, including pricing and inventory. My family and I drove 4 hours to visit the shop. Nothing was a surprise when I arrived for my appointment. I felt great the moment I walked in the door. Shelby and her mom were both so friendly and inviting. They listened to what I was saying as I tried on dresses and made changes accordingly. We worked quickly and I was able to try on more than enough dresses to be confident in my decision. I had no trouble saying yes to my dress with their help!🫶🏼

Maggie B.

Shelby made my dress shopping so easy and stress free. I enjoyed having the entire boutique to myself to really take in the moment of picking out the perfect gown. She stuck to my budget, answered any and every question I had, and accommodated to the styles that I was looking at. I highly recommend the when looking for your perfect wedding dress.

Allison M.

Absolutely LOVED my experience here! Shelby helped me pick between a few different styles I was stuck on, & I LOVE the one I decided to get. As a plus size girly I didn't know what to expect, but they made it a great and comfortable experience 10/10 would recommend going here for your Bridal needs!! Few photos of dresses I tried on (not THE dress, still hiding that one from my fiance 🤭)

Alissa H.

There was a reason this was my first and ONLY shop I went to! My wedding party aren’t very big drinkers, but Shelby had a few different nonalcoholic options which was greatly appreciated! Shelby and her mom were so sweet and made it such a memorable experience for me! I tried my 2nd dress on and fell in love with it! Shelby had me try on a few other dresses to make 100% sure I like the fit, which I really appreciated! Shelby and her mom had such an amazing eye to pick out dresses that flattered my figure and showered me with compliments and really made me feel confident in every dress I tried on! I can’t thank these ladies enough

Ellen F.

I'd recommend this beautiful, private, and personalized experience to everyone!

I'm not a girly girl and had a fair amount of anxiety about trying dresses on to begin with. Shelby was positive and excited chatting with me when I first reached out inquiring about selection and the process in general. I immediately knew I wanted to work with her! She put many anxieties to rest.

Fast forward to the week of the appointment - she reached out, again more than helpful and excited about my appointment. She asked about what I was envisioning, if I had tried any dresses on yet, and if I had any pictures to go off of. All of my answers were loose and, I imagine, not very helpful. Haha. My vision was very blurry. I had 1 detail I was set on, the rest up in the air. I hadn't tried any dresses on yet, and I had very few pictures but all were vastly different. I also asked her to bear with me as I knew I was all over the place. She was VERY reassuring and said she had a plan.

The day of, I ended up scheduling another appointment prior. This appointment went well, and I had found a dress I thought I may end up with but hadn't said yes as I really wanted to give Shelby a shot. I am SO glad I did!

I walked in, was greeted warmly, and did introductions. She told me she had pulled some dresses and asked if I was ready. Absolutely - let's go!

I tried on 3 dresses. The first, I loved - and already wrote the dress off from the first store. The 2nd, to my surprise, even better! And then the third - WHAM, BAM, THANK YOU MA'AM!! It was like she knew. She picked up on little details - my body language, my facial expressions, even just my stance - and stepped it up for each of the following dresses.

And the craziest part? I had looked through her gowns prior to the appointment and 100% wrote my "yes dress" off beforehand (unbeknownst to Shelby, as I was trying to trust the process and had already decided I was going to try things out of my comfort zone - I wanted her to guide me). But man - it's the one! Hands down.

I'm WILDLY impressed with how welcoming, comforting, and down to earth Shelby and her mother were! For someone who was uneasy about the whole process - they made it a walk in the park! And you'd swear she knew me prior based off how well she narrowed the process down!

For someone who's very much not a girls girl, and someone who is quiet and private with emotions - these two nailed this process and even got the "yes to the dress" tears from me! From calming nerves to entertaining to making the process smooth to even dress prices -- 1,000,000,000/10 recommend them!!

And don't even get me started on how absolutely gorgeous the shop alone is!! Kudos to you both, and many thanks! You will absolutely be my first recommendation for any future brides I come across! 🤍🤍🖤

Shelby R.

Vintage Chic Boutique and Shelby were fantastic to work with. Shelby understood what I was looking for in my dress before I walked in for my appointment and had options already picked out for me. She is knowledgeable, easy to work with, and has a large selection of gowns with numerous sizes available to help any bride find and feel confident in her wedding gown. From one Shelby to another, thanks for helping me find my perfect dress!

Macey Y.

I am SO happy I got my wedding dress at Vintage Chic! Shelby was absolutely amazing! She made me feel so beautiful in every dress I tried on, and answered all of my silly questions. She knew before I did what dress I was going to choose, this girl knows what she is doing! The shop itself was so beautiful and made me feel so relaxed through the whole process. I wish I could try on dresses with Shelby everyday!!