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The Favorite Bridal Shop
of Central Illinois

About
DOWN
THE AISLE

Down the Aisle is a new bridal boutique serving central Illinois brides. We are located in our owner Rachel’s hometown of Dunlap, Illinois–just five minutes north of the Grand Prairie Mall in Peoria.

Fairy Tale
BEGINNINGS

In October of 2021, Rachel purchased the building that formerly housed Her Majesty’s Tea Room in Dunlap, Illinois. Interior construction began immediately after purchase. Her vision was clear: unlike other gray-washed, basic bridal shops, Down the Aisle would be personable, posh, full of couture charm, and a warm, intimate setting for future brides and their entourages.

 

And so, it was.

Five Brides in Wedding Gowns in front of Down the Aisle in Dunlap, IL
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Unparalled
SERVICE

What to Expect at Your Bridal Appointment

At Down the Aisle, your shopping experience is individualized and private. This means that while you are our guest, you are the only client we are focused on. We take the time to listen to your vision; then, we put together a curated collection of gowns for you to try based on the design elements that suit your style preferences. 

 

Additionally, while our bridal stylists help you in and out of our stunning sample gowns, your entourage is tended by the owner, Rachel, who sees that they are well taken care of and comfortable, with all questions answered. 

 

In our shop, it is effortless to say, “Yes!” to the perfect wedding dress!

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The Best Plus-Size Wedding Dress Collection in Central Illinois

Every Bride
IS BEAUTIFUL

Down the Aisle is a size-inclusive bridal shop. This means that we cater to brides of every shape and size. If you are in need of a curvy bridal gown, we can help you find it. Our sample gowns range from size 4-30, and we are able to order from sizes 0-44…so, we do have a dress for everyone!

In addition to bridal gowns, we also specialize in styling Mothers of the Bride and Groom! We carry top designers for wedding matriarchs–Adrianna Pappell Platinum Evenings, Christina Wu Elegance, Montage by Mon Cheri, Cameron Blake, and introducing MGNY by Morilee.

Magic
FOR MOM

If your Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom dress is to be had in Peoria, IL, it is here at Down the Aisle. Our promise is to style Mom so she looks like a “10” for your forever photos–no matronly looks here!

Meet Our

TEAM

It takes a whole crew of devoted people to make your dress dreams come true! Allow us to introduce ourselves. 

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