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Join us in celebration of our 10th year anniversary!
On behalf of the entire Bella Bleu Bridal team, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has continued to support us over the past 10 years. We wouldn’t have accomplished this without our amazing community of brides and designers.
Bella Bleu celebrates a decade of bridal style
PERFECT 10 Article in MODERN LUXURY magazine by ELLE CASHIN Winnetka bridal salon Bella Bleu Bridal celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, holding its place as the North Shore destination...
Bella Bleu Bridal Voted Best Of The Best in Modern Luxury Magazine 2025
"Modern Luxury Magazine" readers awards Bella Bleu Bridal - "Again a winner, Bella Bleu Bridal of Winnetka offers exclusive collections modern brides will absolutely love."
Featured in "Best of 2025 Celebrations" Modern Luxury Weddings.
Made With Love Bridal - Designer Spotlight 2024
We are so pleased to announce that we are hosting a Winter Designer Spotlight featuring Made With Love’s newest collection as well as fan favorites from past collections. Come celebrate the holidays with us at Bella Bleu by finding your dream Made With Love gown December 6th-15th!
When it comes to bridal fashion that exudes elegance, femininity, and an undeniable sense of individuality, few brands capture the essence of modern romance quite like Made With Love. Founded in Australia, Made With Love Bridal has revolutionized the wedding industry by offering stunning, contemporary wedding gowns that are both effortlessly chic and undeniably timeless.
Modern Luxury Dynamic Women Spotlight on Viviana Marin
As the owner of Bella Bleu Bridal, I am truly honored to be recognized as a 2024 Dynamic Women in NS Chicago Modern Luxury magazine. It is a privilege to stand alongside some of Chicago’s top female leaders and trendsetters “A Dynamic Woman embraces challenges, adapts to change, continuously strives for growth, and never makes excuses.”
Viviana recognized as a 2024 Dynamic Women in NS Chicago Modern Luxury
As the owner of Bella Bleu Bridal, I am truly honored to be recognized as a 2024 Dynamic Women in NS Chicago Modern Luxury magazine. It is a privilege to stand alongside some of Chicago’s top female leaders and trendsetters“A Dynamic Woman embraces challenges, adapts to change, continuously strives for growth, and never makes excuses.
Sassi Holford Now Available at Bella Bleu Bridal
We are so honored to add Sassi Holford Bridal Collection to our store this Spring! Sassi Holford has been a leader in the luxury bridal fashion industry for over 40 years. Made in Somerset, England, her timeless, yet innovative designs have graced A-list celebrities, the Royal Family, and brides throughout the entire world. Using the most luxurious, sustainable fabrics, Sassi Holford creates elegant and contemporary designs that have incredible construction and fit for the bride that leans towards classic looks, with a unique twist.
Tori and Jake: A Whimsical Michigan Wedding
Tori and Jake had a very serendipitous way of falling into each other’s lives. They were both studying at Yale University Graduate School. One day, they walked past each other on the sidewalk outside, started talking and the rest is history. Just a minute later and they would have missed each other. Truly, the beginning of a box office Romantic Comedy.
Michelle and Donald : A meeting of a lifetime in Madison, WI
Description of Wedding: In the summer of 2015, Don and I were both living in Madison, WI and met through a mutual friend. This friend had been trying to set us up for some time, but the timing had never been quite right. Then one day in July, I met this friend on the Capitol Lawn in Madison, Wisconsin for "Concerts on the Square". Halfway through our bottle of wine, Don sees his friend with me and joined us on our picnic blanket. He was talking about his summer and a music festival he'd been to recently.
Beth and James: Pittsburgh natives move back then met online
Beth & James... Ft. MurrayThese Pittsburgh natives both moved back to their home city in 2013, met online soon after, but were both not looking for anything too serious. Surprise surprise this did not last too long! They started dating after two weeks and said I love you after two more. That being said, they were not in any rush to get married. They dated for 6 years, moved to Chicago together, and adopted a dog (more on this adorable Golden Retriever later). Beth always said “not until I’m at least 30!” when it came to the idea of marriage. With this in mind, a week after her 30th birthday James finally popped the question.