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Weddings 826 is a unique and affordable bridal boutique in Chicago, Illinois. This specialty shop offers some of the country’s most popular designers, as well as fabulous off-the-rack dresses sold at a discount. Weddings 826 has an extensive inventory of both dresses and bridal accessories, so you’re almost guaranteed to find something you love during your appointment. Choose Weddings 826 for a truly magical shopping experience that will make you even more excited about your wedding day.

Services Offered

Weddings 826 sells both new designer gowns and sample dresses, as well as a variety of bridal accessories. Designer dresses are ordered specifically to your size and color preference, while sample dresses are sold as-is for a discounted rate. An associate will help you throughout the appointment to find a dress that’s the right style and budget for you. Weddings 826 also offers alteration services in-house.

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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500
$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Preservation
Sample Sales

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Weddings 826

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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Maggie P. Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Weddings 826 Saved My Wedding!

Weddings 826 literally saved my wedding. I got my dress in San Diego while I was still living in California and then moved back to Chicago and needed my alterations there. Thank God I found Weddings 826. I was incorrectly sized for my dress when I bought it and lost some weight. The seamstress, Carolyn (who is also amazing), had to take in 16 inches. Not only that, the fabric was beaded!

The dress turned out perfect. She literally deconstructed the dress. I don't know what I would have done without her. I did 6 fittings and she gave such helpful feedback with everything. I am so grateful they were recommended to me. Definitely come here for alterations!
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Carrie Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Dress Experience

I cannot speak more highly about my experience wedding dress shopping, purchasing, and tailoring with Weddings 826! From the very start they were accommodating, kind, and helped me pick out my dream dress as well as tailor it. Brian is magic and really made my dress feel special and like my own even many months after purchasing. They allowed me to bring guests to all of my appointments and of course Summer the shop dog is the best support while wedding dress shopping. Thank you for all that you do!
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Megan Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Seamstresses!

Lisa and the rest of the team at Weddings 826 were absolutely incredible to work with. Lisa re-did my mom's wedding gown from 1984, and turned it into the dress of my dreams. She was so careful to consult me during every step of the process, and the result was phenomenal. Pricing was incredibly reasonable too. I couldn't be happier with Weddings 826!

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