Eva's Bridals
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penta
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2009Eva's in Oak Lawn saved my life. I had been there months ago and ordered my gown elsewhere because I was quoted a lower price by another bridal store. Well...my wedding is September 14 and no gown. I went back to Eva's in... (more)
boohaaa
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2009The upcomming wedding is out of state. After many trip to other salons,we kept comming up empty. Not only were we having a problem finding "the one", we were dissappointed with bridesmaid dresses as well. Once we... (more)
nrochav
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2009The sales staff at Eva's turned what should have been a joyous experience into the most frustrating, disappointing, and exhausting day that we've ever experienced. Warning! They use bait-and-switch techniques,... (more)
cynthia28
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2009I have been there for more than six years, and have worked in several bridal salons prior to that. I realize that this board is only for customers, but could not stop myself from writing the following: Please believe me... (more)
roro
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2009i would give it no starts if i could most of the staff is rude nobody ever returns phone calls, over priced compared to other bridal shops (more)
kathy25
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2009My sister got married 2 years ago. We went dress shopping only 2 months before her wedding and ended up being turned down by 2-3 bridal shops in the area. ?Not enough time to order!?- they were saying?. Finally around... (more)
HollerinBridesmaid
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2009NO STARS FOR THIS TERRIBLE PLACE! Do Not go here! This is the worst place to shop for the happiest day of your life. I have been in 2 weddings, 2 months apart... the 1st wedding they altered the BRIDES dress too small, and... (more)
CSMobileUser4
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2009Do not shop here! They sewed my dress inside out. Had to go for 3 fittings and when I went to pick it up it Smelled Like SMOKE! The Manager Ronia was very in professional and not willing to help! Many other brides... (more)
etquasebarth
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2009Do not put a deposit down here! They will steal your money and pretend they don't have you on file. Then, when you attempt to contact someone about buying a veil or shoes with the deposit, they will claim they don't have... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 02, 2009I had a more than pleasant experience at Eva's Bridal in Oak Lawn January 2009. I called for an appointment for the Maggie Sottero trunk show but they were booked solid from Fri - Mon with no appointments open. Luckily... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 26, 2009I went to Eva's for the Maggie Sottero Trunk Show and found my gown. I didn't purchase it then because I wasn't sure even though I knew the trunk show was over on Sunday. I called yesterday and asked them to hold the sample... (more)
evasofoaklawn
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2009city search is one of the best internet websites. It allows our brides to express their thoughts and opinions and review vendors they like and dislike. Vendors only hope that the reviewers are fair. We, at Eva's in Oak... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2008I went in for my final fitting and everything was great. My friend went with me because they had a trunk show for Anjolique and found her gown as well. Her consultant was Irene. She was so nice and patient. She even held... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2008I purchased my gown from the store and loved the service and selection. My experience was wonderful and would recommend that store with a ten star. The consultants were knowledgeable and the selection was unique.... (more)
nademah
on Citysearch Dec 08, 2008I found my gown,,,finally. I have been all over and shopped everywhere. My mom refused to go with me any where any more and told me this was the last place. They had a trunk show by Justin Alexander and I found the most... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 28, 2008Oak Lawn third generation business operating since 1964 striving to provide designer gowns at affordable prices to brides everywhere. (more)
dsaut
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2008I purchased my gown during the midnite madness sale they had last Friday. I have been searching for that dress for months and they were the only store that had it. It's a Piccione gown. I would have flown anywhere to find... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2008Hello ladies and gentleman. Today this afternoon, I have went into the Eva's Bridal store in the Oak Lawn location. My girlfriend, whom I planned to marry, and her 4 year old sister had entered the store looking at the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2008I bought my gown on Labor Day weekend when they had this big sale. And yes, they did have a little barbecue outside where they served hot dogs and hamburgers on Labor Day. I really thought it was such a nice touch. They... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2008I brought my mom here from out of town... She purchased her dress there. Now it's a run down shop with consultants dressed like street people. My mom was so excited I chose Eva's until we got there. They had a BBQ going?... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008I was so excited to pick out Bridesmaid Dressed for my upcoming April wedding. I went to Eva's looking for a great experience...Unfortunately, I didn't get it. My bridesmaids and I were put in a room with our dresses... (more)
Kirsten78
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2008Eva's is great, if you're not in any hurry to get your dress. They had a great selection of bridal gowns to choose from, and I found one I liked enough to buy. I was lucky enough to be there during a sale, and I got a fantastic... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2008Eva's is great, if you're not in any hurry to get your dress. They had a great selection of bridal gowns to choose from, and I found one I liked enough to buy. I was lucky enough to be there during a sale, and I got a fantastic... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2008Please accept my personal apology, as a bride, on behalf of all these anonymous brides that are writing these bad reviews. I have been in the Oak Lawn store at least six times for my wedding and several other of my... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008This is suppose to be the happiest time of your life and Eva's Bridal knows exactly how to ruin it. The attitude there is horrible. The customer service well let??????s just say there is no customer service. They treat... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008I second Kasia's review. Eva's shouldn't be bothered with any of these negative anonymous reviews. They're probably written by the same people that are distributing those lies in the Brides Beware letters, and we... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008If I were Eva's, I wouldn't even bother to respond to some of these silly reviews. Some of these brides are complaining because they shopped there five times but telling everyone not to go back? Why go there five times... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2008THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!! I have just started the process of wedding gown shopping and as many of you know, it should be a fun experience. Well, not at Eva's. They hassled me about putting down a non-refundable $200.00... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2008Please spend your money on a gown somewhere else!! When you first go there, they are very nice because they just want to make a sale. Once you buy your dress, it becomes the worst place to ever exist. They are rude,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2008I just purchased my gown from Eva's Bridals in Oak Lawn yesterday. I made an appointment and was given undivided attention while I was there. Kasia, who was GREAT, was my consultant but I also worked with Ranya (sp?)... (more)
vivian2
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2008To tell you the truth, I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn because of all the great reviews I read here. My wedding is this weekend and I am taking the time out to tell you about my experience in that store. I went in there on May 16 to... (more)
salome2
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008I have been working with Eva's in Oak Lawn for the past six months planning my wedding. Everything went perfect. I am not an employee either. I'm just a happy a satisfied customer with every single aspect in that store.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008I just got back from my honeymoom and I thought I would take the time out to thank some of the vendors that made my wedding day most memorable. Eva's of Oak Lawn is on top of my list. For the past six months and since the day I... (more)
jaime22
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2008This is the best bridal salon you can find. If city search had ten starts I would have given it to that store. I agree it's not the most elegant around, but who cares. They have gowns that no other store in the entire... (more)
PeaBody2008
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2008Anyone that writes a good review for this store has to be working for them. If I too could only give this place a 1/2 star I would. If you want dirty, trashed gowns, older styles that fit no one normal, they're all either... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2008My wedding is this August and I had walked into Eva's last week. The service was great, very freindly. I tried on 4 dresses and the first one I picked out was great. I had walked in Eva's after having a horrible experience... (more)
miricana
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2008I purchased my gown at Eva's in Oak Lawn and had absolutely the most fun and wonderful experience ever. I can't believe anyone that has anything negative to say about this place. Every one there is so friendly and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2008I will never recommend Eva's Bridal shop to anyone. The sales consultants were rude and very insensitive. In addition, the managers were not much better. I will getting married on July 5th and to date (6/24) my dress... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2008I am an out of town bride and Eva's was so rude to my sister about buying a bridesmaid dress at this location. The attitude came from the mangers (when I called to inquire about the lack of any attention) as well which is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2008UPDATE: My wedding was 08/08/08, and just as I suspected, my wedding dress was the LEAST of my worries on that day. It was perfectly altered. I had heels for the ceremony and flat shoes for the reception, and they... (more)
aceslady
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2008Where do I start? Fast forward through the part where the sales associate made me feel horrible, made me try on dresses that I specifically told her I wasn't interested in, and then ignored me and left me sitting in the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 27, 2008Although, this place has alot of dresses to choose from, I would not recommend it due to the grumpy staff. The girl who helped me was nice (Marianne); however, all the other staffers (especially the front desk) was not... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 20, 2008I didnt know places like this existed, with so many miserable people concentrated in one area. The service is soo bad it is almost humorus to watch them act the way they do. If anyone is doing a piece on bad customer... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 20, 2008I purchased my gown in January and went in for my first fitting today. So far so good. My consultant, Jan, was great, my gown came on time and my first fitting was easy. I didn't give them five stars until I pick up the gown,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 06, 2008Please believe me when I tell you I had the most fun time out of all the stores I went to, and I'm not an easy person to please. The gown, the service and the $590 price on a beautiful sample that was originally priced at... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 05, 2008MY experience with EVA'S BRIDAL ARE NOT GOOD. THE PEOPLE THERE ARE VERY RUDE. THIS PLACE IS SO MONEY HUNGRY. THERE POLICES SUCK ... SO IF YOU ARE BUYING YOUR DRESS FROM HERE MAKE SURE IT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT. ONCE YOU... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 02, 2008I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn. I was looking for a specific designer and style. I saw on the designer's website that the Eva's in Orland carried the line of dresses. When I went to the Oak Lawn store, I asked the woman if she... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008I finally found my wedding gown. I should have gown there first and saved myself months of agony and pain. It was a little over my budget but I didn't care. They had a trunk show and I got almost $700 off the price. This... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2008I purchased my gown from Eva's outlet room. They have a fancy name for it: Room of hidden treasures. It's a big room that has all kinds of gowns on sale, cash and carry, designer gowns sold for may be 70% off. I was there on a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2008Eva's is the WORST bridalshop I've seen in quite a while. Absolutely no customer service, rude on the phone when you ask about a dress that is months late, and actually want you to pay extra to expedite your already late... (more)
genderalleg
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2008They had a trunk show by a designer Stephen Yearick this weekend, and I purchased my gown there. They treated me like royalty in that store. I shopped everywhere but I never felt or was treated like that. I really was... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 29, 2008I read some of the anonymous reviews here and they make me laugh. They should remain anonymous because some of these people will be laughed at in person if they put their real name. This store is the best in every way. If... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2008I saw a set of sleeves in the window of this location that I really liked. Although I already purchased my dress, I knew these would match perfectly. I went in to ask how to get them and was told that they are custom made for... (more)
meganbaum
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2008I can't tell how much fun it was to find my gown, how great the service was, how wonderful my consultant was, how unique the selection of gowns they had and the great price. If you're still looking for your gown, go there... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2008I had the best experience this weekend. I found my Anjolique gown that I have been searching for for months. Guess where? Eva's in Oak Lawn. They had it brought in just for me, especially when no other store would take... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2008I bought my gown at Eva's in Oak Lawn and cannot rave enough about them. The buyer beware review can't be real because everything in it is not true, unless another store wrote it that doesn't know how the store operates.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2008I went to Eva's Bridal to shop for my May 2008 wedding. Prior to coming in, I had a friend do my measurements and then I went to the Maggie Sottero size chart to verify what size I should consider buying. From the size... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2008When I started looking for my dress, I first went to House of Brides. TERRIBLE SERVICE! Then my mom and I went to David's Bridals. The dresses were cheaply made. So based on recommendations, I went to Eva's with my MOH... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2008I believe it was Linda at Evas in Oak Lawn that ordered multiple dresses for me to try on. She was so sweet and kind over the phone- without the hint of a commitment to buy my dress there. Once we were there, Linda presented... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2008I read some of the reviews that have been posted and I wanted to tell the brides, bridesmaids and whomever else had a bad experience that they are not alone. I am employed by evas, I will not say which location because... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2008I had a wonderful experience at Eva's in Oak lawn. I won't let some grumpy mother that had a three year old grudge against them ruin it for me. For one thing, the same manager had been at that store for over twenty years. My... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2008I had the best experience in that store from beginning to end. I purchased my bridal gown there even though I work in another bridal salon in that area. I won't post my name because I don't want to lose my job. Believe me,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2008I'm standing up in a friend's wedding in June. The brideand the wedding are in Texas. She told us which bridesmaid dress, color, etc. and asked us to order them. Eva's carries this particular designer. I called about... (more)
mrskelly1980
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2007I bought my wedding gown from the Oak Lawn store and all my friends were right.; not only they have the best service but the gowns they have no other store has. My gown was a Piccione and the only store that had it was the Oak... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2007I bought my wedding gown from Oak Lawn. It was a Piccione. No other store had the sample except them and its the most beautiful dress on earth. My friends are all right. If you want something new and different, with great... (more)
carsoran
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2007I've purchased my bridal gown and my bridesmaids dresses there. Everytime I walk into that store they make me feel like a princess. I have had nothing but the best servcie there. Even their prices were the best in the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2007funny how this bogus company keeps changing there response to my review. it was different a few days ago some lie about some girl dopping out of my wedding. anyways i really think u should be focused on ways to make... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2007The best of the best. I loved every minute I was there. They made me feel like a princess every time I went there. I don't know why I wasted my time shopping any where else; especially at Evas in Orland. No one has the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2007They saved my life. I had ordered a gown in a down town store for over $3500 that fit me horribly. My wedding was in ten days. I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn and purchased a gown that was priced at $3200 for $700. They did the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2007I went to Eva's bridals after searching for so many dresses, and knowing exactly what I wanted. I knew exactly what I wanted, but of course wanted to see if there was anything else. that's just me. I knew that I did want my... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2007I can't tell you how great the service is at that place. I have never been serviced like this before. I honestly felt like a queen in that place, not to mention to unbelievable selection of gowns. I had gone to four other... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2007I originally ordered my wedding dress elsewhere. My first dress came in wrong. To make a long story short, I ended up at Eva's. I was desperate, hoping at best to find something off the rack for my wedding. I literally... (more)
joram2
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007i purchased my gown at Eva's in Oak Lawn and had no trouble. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. The consultants were very knowledgeable and knew exactly what I needed to wear. My gown came in in eighteen weeks... (more)
ndjhnsn
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007I purchased my gown at Eva's in Oak Lawn and it came in in less than five months. By the way it fit perfect and all I needed was a hem. My bridesmaids gowns have not come in yet but they were ordered the end of May. I have a lot of... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2007My gown just came in. I ordered it in April and it came in a month early. I went for my fitting on Saturday and it was beautiful. My bridesmaids and I took a bottle of wine with us and we celebrated in the store. It was so much... (more)
bilady14
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2007recently engaged and started looking for a dress and went to bridal row where this particular Eva's bridal is. Despite the fact that the place looked like a dump I tried on a few dresses. I found a dress that I absolutely... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2007My sister was supposed to be married in November 2007, but her fiance' unexpectedly passed away in June 2007. Eva's gave her the runaround for awhile first, then stated that they would only refund 60% of our money for... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2007I was to stand up in a wedding in November of this year (2007). In June the groom passed away suddenly. Eva's Bridal was contacted less than a week after the death of the groom. It took them over 2 months and countless... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2007I WENT TO EVA'S BRIDAL YESTERDAY 08/15/07 FRUSTRATED AFTER RUNNING AROUND LOOKING AT OTHER BRIDAL SHOPS WHERE I COULDN'T GET HELP FROM NO ONE, SO BEING TIRED AND HAVING A REAL BAD EXPERIENCE AT THE OTHER BRIDAL SHOPS I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2007It was a great place to purchace my wedding gown from, I loved my experience thier. Thank you for helping me choose the gown of my dreams. This place is the greatest. (more)