Weddings 826

Bridal Salon

Weddings 826 was established in 1997 as an invitation and wedding planning company. Suzi Mijailovic joined the Weddings 826 team in 2003, took ownership in 2005 and turned Weddings 826 into the unique and renowned bridal boutique in the heart of Lincoln Park.

Weddings 826 expanded to exclusively offer a wide range of bridal dresses, accessories, and alterations. The store soon built a reputation as the shop that offers “everything for your wedding.” Since 2002, we have specialized in offering beautiful off-the-rack bridal gowns and have continued to source a diverse array of bridal accessories.

The twist, at Weddings 826, is that we offer many of our gowns to be purchased off-the-rack. This means that if you find a dress you love and it fits you can actually take a gown home with you the same day opposed to ordering a new gown and waiting four to six months for it to arrive! If a different size or color is desired, there is also the option of ordering a new dress. Offering our gowns off-the-rack is a great option for brides on a budget or with a short engagement. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Erin K.

    Shared on yelp.com

    I have tried on wedding dresses at a couple different places and was really impressed with the gowns at Weddings 826. They have some of the most beautiful and well made dresses I've seen and the prices are very reasonable.

    I lucked into an appointment with the owner, who was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. I picked a couple dresses then she picked a couple based on my feedback.

    The entire experience was a fantastic!

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    Megan S.

    Shared on yelp.com

    From my first appointment until the day I picked up my dress, I was so impressed with Wedding 826 and all of their staff. My dress was stunning (still receiving texts days a week later) and I was able to stay within my price range. They offer veils and all other accessories, so there is no reason to go elsewhere! I also did my alterations at the shop, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They are all passionate about what they do and I cannot wait to recommend this shop to my friends when it's their turn to get married!

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    Julia Nicolini

    Shared on goo.gl

    This place was awesome. The quality was really good on each dress and I thought the prices were very reasonable. I also really enjoyed the gal who helped me. I cant remember her name but she has three little boys. They were very patient and let me try on everything I wanted. I will definitely recommend them to future brides.

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    Meredith B

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    I purchased my dress from a different store but Weddings 826 completed the alterations. I could not be happier with their work! First off, the store is gorgeous and the staff is extremely professional. I felt the the pricing and timing for the alterations were a great value and I did not feel rushed. They definitely ensure you are happy with the final result. When you pick up your dress the day before (or of) the wedding, they clean and prep your dress beautifully and even give you a checklist to keep it pristine. I definitely recommend Weddings 826 for any bride looking for a dress or alterations. (Married Oct 2016)

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    Lara Stephenson

    Shared on goo.gl

    I had THE BEST experience here!! Coming into Weddings 826 was my first time ever trying on any wedding dress, ever, so it was a pretty nerve-wracking feeling once I was actually in the fitting room with the gowns.

    ... Anyway, just want to give a huge thanks to Sara and everyone else at Weddings 826 for making my gown try-on truly memorable!

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