If you haven't heard of the wedding boutique BHLDN (pronounced "beholden") yet it's because it only has one flagship store in Houston and otherwise is only found online. Until yesterday. BHDLDN had it's second store grand opening in Chicago! Besides celebrating Valentine's day with my husband, this is where I wanted to be! It's located at 8 E. Walton Street and is two floors of vintage wedding eye candy.
What a creative way to display the wedding gowns on the mannequins! When you walk into this wedding gown room, it feels like these models are staring right back at you. Kinda creepy, yes, but it definitely leaves an impression! If you had a chance to go to NYC last year to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met (which was breathtaking by the way), this display of mannequins reminds you of the goosebumps you felt at that show.
Below is the bridal suite where she gets to try on her dresses. (Sorry for the grainy photos.)
And some creative decor I spotted...Those wings hanging from the ceiling were shipped to Chicago from a theater in London...
I didn't get good photos of their wedding craft room, but they also have a room dedicated for wedding inspiration, decoration, and paper products. And you'll have to see for yourself the shoe, jewelry, lingerie, and bow tie collections.
Even if you're not getting married, I'd definitely put this on your list of places to see in Chicago during your next visit! Check out their website
here.
