Wedding is 7.23.11. Set the date, venue, and church. Really nervous about shopping for a dress because of all the mixed reviews of the places that I'm considering (House of Brides, Eva's Bridal, etc) Trying to educate myself as much as possible about wedding dress shopping and maybe I'm just being negative but it sounds like the wedding industry can be just ruthless and money hungry. Makes me feel discouraged. Would like to try those 2 shops but nervous. Any other smaller dress shops out there you'd recommend in Chicago/Suburb area that aren't crazy expensive?