Real Brides
“I felt like the most beautiful bride on the planet and I cannot thank you guys enough for bringing my dream gown to life.”
“Kpoene’, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into my custom dress, and for the amazing opportunity to wear your stunning hand-beaded gown. I felt absolutely perfect on my wedding day thanks to you. The feeling was everything I hoped for, and more. I am eternally grateful. “
“Everyone at the wedding was in so much awe of all of the beautiful work that you and your team contributed towards my gown.”
We are honored to have been the fairy godmother to hundreds of amazing gowns, from classic to boho to everything in between (don’t forget to scroll down to Claudia’s green dress!) - click through the galleries below to see just a few of our favorite designs from the last 10 years at our Chicago atelier.
Nikki-Jay: Capetown, South Africa - Balloon-sleeve Sequin wrap sheath.
Photographed by Michaela de Frietas.
Featured in Hooray Weddings + Huffington post.
Jenna: orchard farms, chicago: guipure lace long-sleeved off-shoulder a-line gown; blush high-neck beaded lace sheath gown.
Joelle: Flora Farms, Mexico - Strapless crepe sheath + Chantilly topper. Photographed by Julia Franzosa. Featured in the Knot and boho weddings.
Lauren: Lancaster, PA - Silk net + Chantilly lace gown + Juliet cap veil. Photographed by Caroline Logan. Featured in the Knot.
Brenna: Architectural Artifacts, Chicago - Appliqued rhinestone, pearl, +lace bodysuit + silk chiffon layered skirt. Photographed by Steve Koo.
Ashley: Columbus Botanic Gardens - Strapless Alencon lace and Italian silk crepe gown with removable Juliet sleeves.
Lisa: Postcard Ranch Inn, Florida: Silk chiffon strapless sheath with Alencon lace applique. Photographed by Your Story By Us.
Claudia: Bridgeport Arts Center -Chantilly lace sheath gown. Photographed by Allison Williams. Featured in Smashing the Glass.
Taylor: Thalia Hall, Chicago- Gold bias-cut Lyric gown with cowl neck and sheer net back. Photographed by Couple of Dudes.
ashley: ann arbor, mi: silk net gris skirt, silk satin tank, gold sequin skirt, + chantilly lace topper. photography by blaine siessier. featured in the knot.
Jen: honey butter, chicago - italian Crepe bias-cut sheath gown & juliet veil with gold bouillon embroidery. Photographed by Stephanie Bassos.
hannah: duluth, MN- guipure beaded lace bias sheath with cap sleeves and cathedral veil. photographed by twig and olive.
Christy: MI Museum of Art - Blush Chantilly +English net gown with removable trumpet skirt. Photos by Elizabeth Campbell
Renee: Tiato Santa Monica - silk Charmeuse bias gown with pearl-beaded Alencon trim. Photographed by Heidi Ryder. Featured in Ruffled.
Lauren: Cafe Brauer, Chicago: Alencon + silk organza thin-strapped ballgown and cathedral veil. Photographed by Dana Ann Photography.
Katie: Architectural Artifacts, chicago - Flutter sleeve gown with crinkle-silk chiffon skirt + removable train. Photographed by Anna Page.
Adele- Upper Peninsula, MI - Silk net gown with botanic lace applique. photographed by olivia leigh. featured in martha stewart weddings.
Liz: Mattress Factory Museum, Pittsburgh - Grey silk bemberg sheath gown with geometric lace peplum bodice.
Erin: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - Blush net strapless gown with Alencon lace. Photographed by Britta Marie. Featured in Style Me Pretty.
Liz: Sun Wah Restaurant, Chicago-Corseted silk net thin-strapped sheath gown with hand-appliqued Alencon lace bodice and chantilly trim.
Jacquie: The Joinery, Chicago- Silk geometric lace top by Mignonette. Photographed by Pen Carlson. Featured in The Knot.
Liadan: Columbus Park Refectory, Chicago - White sequin Lyric sheath gown and silk net Lyric overskirt. Photographed by Erin Hoyt.
Want more? Here’s just a little taste of the last 10 years of incredible real Mignonette brides.
