Silver Moon1802 W. Berteau Ave., North CenterAn intimate studio for those who want to wed like a vintage Hollywood starlet |
Belle Atelier1755 N. Damen Ave., BucktownA refreshing hidden gem that ushers in the latest edgy high-end designers |
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Boss mode | |
Owner Liz Meyer has run the shop for 22 years while styling wardrobes for celebs like Paul McCartney and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. | Missy Elliott’s tour wardrobe can be credited to shop owner and designer Giselle Ghofrani, who also styles the Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan. |
Tailoring a niche | |
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Appointment minded | |
Brides have the place to themselves for 90-minute try-ons. Sip Champagne and peer into the open-kitchen-style sewing room, where a designer needles dresses to your desires. | In the sweeping raw-concrete space, brides receive the plush-robe-and-hot-tea treatment. Private dressing rooms have stylists who are masters in the art of pin tucking. |
Secret service | |
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Complete your wedding weekend look by working with Kate Loscalzo of Something White Styling, who has her own assortment of cocktail attire for rent onsite. |
Say “I do” to … | |
…a one-of-a-kind 1950s Lanvin pin tuck rhinestone gown. | ![]() |
Photography: (Silver Moon, hair piece) Silver Moon; (Silver Moon gown) Vavoom Studios; (Belle Atelier) Jamie Kelter Davis Photography; (Varca gown) Danielle Simone; (veil) Toni Federici