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Meet Kathryn’s Bridal!

Small town charm with big town designers!


Kathryn’s will delight you with their extensive collection of gowns. From Bridal, Mother’s of the Wedding and Bridesmaids to Evening and Prom – Kathryn’s Bridal has all your special occasion needs covered!

After an extensive career in fashion retail in the Chicagoland area, Kathryn decided to take her love for all things bridal and create the ultimate wedding shopping experience for brides. Her boutique is a stately historic home transformed into an elegant bridal utopia. The gorgeous curated collection of chic gowns along with the loving and knowledgeable staff makes finding your dream dress a truly memorable experience. It is Kathryn’s belief that shopping for your wedding gown should be an intimate and memorable experience, one that is everything you’ve dreamed of - delighting through the process. Styling brides and creating custom looks is her passion; there is no greater joy for her!

With a reputation built on excellence and exceeding expectations, each member of our team is skilled in the art of styling and all the knowledge that goes along with that. Our passion for all things wedding is what has led up to being inducted into The Knot Hall of Fame and being awarded the WeddingWire couples choice designation year after year. Enjoy an exceptional full-service experience including in-house professional seamstresses, custom invitations and tuxedo rentals in a locally owned small business.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999
$4,000 - $6,499

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200
$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$100 - $199
$200 - $299

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months
9-11 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Kathryn's Bridal

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4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
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96% recommend it
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Shannon
Shannon C. Sent on 06/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST experience!!

I would recommend Kathryn’s Bridal to anyone!! Everyone I spoke with before my appointment was extremely helpful in making sure they had an idea of the styles/designer's/specific dresses I was looking at. When I arrived, everyone was so inviting and made me feel so comfortable. When I got into the dressing room, there were at least 10 dresses pulled from links I had sent them before my appointment! I did not feel rushed, I had plenty of time to talk through my options, and was given fantastic advice. This made my day feel so special and allowed me to find the one very easily! The expansive selection here is unmatched! This is the place to go if you are looking for the best dress shopping experience!
Vicki
Vicki L. Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kathryn’s Bridal is the best!

Our family has gone to Kathryn’s Bridal almost 10 years. We have found both of my daughter’s wedding dresses, both also got their bridal party dresses, a family member got their prom dress, mother of the bride dresses and now my wedding dress and I wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else. They are a small-town feel but they have SO many choices of dresses! They are super friendly, very helpful and the seamstress is out-of-this-world with her skills! She can transform a dress into something that fits you more appropriately, it’s just amazing. I have never yet had a bad experience. I would definitely recommend this shop!!!
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Megan S. Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Dress

I can't say enough good things about the team at Kathryn's. Shopping for my dress was a blast, they had so many to choose from and my consultant was patient and helpful, helping me find the perfect dress. Laura was great for alterations, getting the dress exactly how I wanted it. Communication was great throughout, and my dress was perfect.

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
McHenry Country Club McHenry Country Club Country Club Weddings

Wonderful, helpful staff! Gorgeous dresses (both wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses) and a ton of beautiful accessories! Highly recommend!

Twisted Stem Floral Twisted Stem Floral Wedding Florists

I always hear nothing but rave reviews when bride's use Kathryn's.

Invitation and Design Studio Invitation and Design Studio Wedding Dresses

Fabulous selection of dresses! Amazing service!

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