4.9 out of 5 stars and 284 reviews
4.9
(284)Best of Weddings (11x).3807 W. Elm St. (IL. Rt. 120), McHenry, IL
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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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After my twin sister’s amazing experience dress shopping at Kathryn’s Bridal for her 2021 wedding, it was an easy decision to make Kathryn’s Bridal my one and only stop for my own dress shopping journey for my November 2024 wedding. And I can honestly say it was an absolutely magical experience!
From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warmest, most knowledgeable staff who made me feel right at home. The selection of dresses is absolutely stunning—so many beautiful styles to choose from! The team at Kathryn’s Bridal helped me narrow it down and, with their expertise, I found the one.
My consultant took the time to really listen to what I was looking for: an elegant dress with a little flare. She brought me several dresses that perfectly captured my vision and style. Throughout the process, they were patient, encouraging, and genuinely excited to help me find the dress of my dreams.
A major bonus was the in-house alteration service! It was such a relief to know that everything—from finding the perfect dress to getting it tailored—was handled under one roof.
I left Kathryn’s Bridal feeling confident, supported, and absolutely thrilled with my choice. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I highly recommend this boutique to any bride-to-be looking for their dream gown.
Highly recommend Kathryn’s for brides looking for their dream dress. The biggest shoutout to Laura who does all alterations in house, and was the biggest support through the alterations process. She made sure my dress was perfect for my big day, and I’m so grateful!
Throughout all of my past years of pageantry, going to prom, and shopping for gowns at your store, I KNEW they wouldn't let me down when it came to my wedding gown.
Thank you for ALL of the wonderful years, beautiful gowns, and fantastic service.
Finding “THE” dress is a stressful experience for every bride. However, all of the staff at Kathryn’s Bridal made sure that I felt beautiful, confident, and excited for my wedding day. When I came in to try on dresses, I had a very vague idea of what I was looking for. Once I started to explain my vision to Kathryn and her staff, each dress that they pulled was closer and closer to what I pictured myself wearing on my wedding day. The last dress that I tried on that day was the one that I ended up saying “yes” to, and I felt so grateful, emotional, and supported in that moment. When my dress arrived a few months later, I was terrified that it wouldn’t fit me (a fear that every bride experiences). Once I relayed how I felt, Kathryn was so kind and understanding, and I was able to come try it on once or twice before alterations began, which was a total relief. The alterations process was also seamless (no pun intended) and I felt assured after every appointment that my dress would be absolutely stunning and fit perfectly on my wedding day… And it definitely did. I highly recommend every new bride check out Kathryn’s for all of their wedding dress needs! (The photos below are taken by My Whole Heart Collective)!
The seamstress took such care in making my dress, fit to me! It turned out great and my gown was fantastic. You'll love the vibe at Kathryn's, the people are so great and you are going to have fun. No doubt that you will feel like the center of attention when you fit on gown, after gown on.
I bought my dress at Kathryn’s and the experience was fantastic all the way through. Lanna was my consultant. She reviewed my Pinterest board and understood the style that I wanted. She was so helpful in making sure I didn’t get clouded vision and that I ended up with a dress that I wanted. My dress was perfect and I’m still obsessed with it. I also did all my alterations through Kathryn’s and they were perfect. My seamstress listened to my concerns and made the changes. My dress fit perfectly! Lastly I did my dress cleaning through them and it was a seamless process. I can’t recommend them enough.
I bought my wedding dress for Kathryn’s Bridal and everything about my experience there was wonderful. Their selection of dresses was what brought me in, and all of the staff we worked with went above and beyond to help make my vision come alive. Emily was my stylist and she was the best! I had so many dresses in mind coming in, and she found one that I didn’t even know about that was perfect! I had trouble finding a veil, and Emily suggested we try a cape instead and oh my gosh, it was the greatest decision. I felt very welcomed and valued at Kathryns! All of the alterations were great as well! Overall, the selection of dresses and the wonderful services made Kathryn’s so perfect!
My son’s wedding was on June 15. I’ve never felt more beautiful than I did wearing my dress from Kathryn’s! Dee was the integral person in making me feel comfortable and confident when I was nervous and not feeling good about myself. She pulled the best dresses for my figure and my vision. MJ was also wonderful to work with. Sherry did amazing work on the alterations and adding a bell sleeve during one of our alteration sessions. I received numerous compliments at the wedding and on FB and IG! The store is absolutely beautiful, the selection of dresses amazing, and the people the most friendly and professional around! I will always recommend Kathryn’s and will only shop here for my future dresses!
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.
I had a wonderful experience shopping and finding my wedding dress at Kathryn's. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating throughout the whole process. The seamstress did an amazing job with the alterations; she was extremely detail-oriented and even made a beautiful lace belt to add just the right amount of embellishment. I would recommend Kathryn's to anyone looking for the perfect dress!
I had a wonderful experience at Kathryn’s! Emily was so helpful in finding my dream dress. Having a seamstress on site was also so convenient! I would recommend Kathryn’s to anyone looking for a wedding dress!
Fair Godmothers! That is what this bridal salon is! I went in newly pregnant worried about a wedding dress and they took that worry and allowed me to feel beautiful in every dress I tried on. When I was postpartum, the seamstress was my biggest cheerleader, allowing me to go down to last minute, because she knew losing the baby weight the natural way was important to me. The staff was an absolute delight to work with. They are knowledgeable and genuinely sincere. They have so many different styles of dresses to choose from, and can find your dream dress just by some pictures and talking with you. They help you step by step and are great at communicating what is needed next. I will forever love Kathryn's bridal!
Working with Lanna at Kathryn’s I felt like I was in good hands with a knowledgeable and experienced saleswoman! She knew her stock, was kind and stayed within my budget.
Sherry was my seamstress and I was completely at ease because again I could tell that she knew her stuff! A very pleasant experience overall and I felt beautiful on my big day!
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Everything about Kathryn's Bridal exceeded all of my expectations. It was a one stop shop for me and found my dream wedding dress during my first visit. The entire staff is so warm and welcoming and treat you like family. From making my appointments to visiting the store for various try ons to answering all of my questions in between, Kathryn's Bridal definitely knows what they are doing. They have so much knowledge and experience being able to listen to what you are looking for and being able to select the exact dresses that match your desires. I could not recommend Kathryn's Bridal enough!
Not only did I find my dress at Kathryns but the experience was by far the best I had encountered while searching. I didn't feel pressured into buying anything and was never uncomfortable. Christine was with us for the first time and she was very good at listening to what I liked and didn't like. She picked a handful of dresses based on what I was thinking and the first dress she had me try on was the one I decided to go with. Which just shows how good she is at her job. Laura altered my dress and again she was very good at listening to what I wanted. She always made me feel comfortable with each try-on and was very good at explaining what changes she was going to make to the dress. I was very appreciative of the time she took to explain.
I will forever be OBSESSED with my dress. I had an over-skirt for the ceremony which made my train longer and more beautiful, it also gave me that A-line look. I then took the over-skirt off for the reception for a second look. It was full of sparkles and so much detail but at the same time still soft and formal. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I recommend Kathryn's not only for their wide variety of dresses and styles, but their amazing staff as well.
I had such a wonderful experience shopping at Kathryn’s. The staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable when shopping. They have an amazing selection of dresses in different styles and price points. We also did alterations through them and the seamstress was attentive to what I wanted tweaked and did a beautiful job. There was an issue with gems falling off the hair piece we bought and they fixed it right away. Cannot recommend enough!
So happy with my beautiful wedding dress!!! I stumbled upon Kathryn’s after having a not so great experience at another bridal shop. I searched the dress I loved from the other shop and saw Kathryn’s had it in stock. They were able to get me right in and I absolutely loved my experience there. My stylist was so down to earth and listened to what I wanted. I tried on some other dresses but ended up picking the original dress I called about. I never knew how important a bridal experience was until having such amazing success at Kathryn’s. My stylist even knew to order my dress for the “shorter” bride which ended up saving me alteration costs! Their seamstress made my dress fit like a glove!!!! My dress was so beautiful, I had so many compliments on my wedding day, one friend said I looked like a Disney princess, lol. That was all made possible by Kathryn’s. I’m so grateful to have found them.
I couldn't have asked for a better experience while shopping for my dress! My best friend got her dress from Katheryn's Bridal years ago and I knew that I would be going for mine someday! They were so helpful with alterations and made me feel like such a beautiful bride. I HIGHLY recommend shopping at Katheryn's!
I absolutely LOVE Kathryn’s! I first went there with a friend to find her dress, which we did successfully. I went there for my wedding dress and my mother’s dress for my wedding. Everyone there is great, but Emily is especially fantastic! They also did the alterations on my wedding dress and did a great job.
Kathryn’s is the best vendor to find your special gown for your special day!
Choosing Kathryn's Bridal was one of our best decisions in our planning process! It was important to us to involve trusted local and small businesses in our hometown to make our day special. Kathryn's helped me find a dress that expressed who I am and fit my vision exactly. The process was seamless and so exciting! To this day, I look at my wedding dress and want to put it back on a dance the night away! I highly recommend Kathryn's Bridal to make you feel as special and beautiful as I did on my wedding day.
I highly recommend getting your wedding dress at Kathryn's. When I went shopping for my bridal dress I liked that they have so many styles and so many dresses in all price ranges. I was able to bring 4 people with me and have a private area. Their associates are really knowledgable about the styles, designers, and dress materials. I highly recommend Kathryn's for bridal
I HIGHLY recommend Kathryn’s Bridal to every one and anyone and I have found all of my dresses at Kathryn’s Bridal. I love the warm welcome you get when you walk in the door and everyone knows me by name which gives it that true small town feel. The staff is all amazing much like the owner. Their selection of dresses is almost “overwhelming” but in a good way especially for a picky girl like me because there’s so many choices. There’s literally a dress for everyone for every shape, size and style. I have shopped at Kathryn’s since my freshman year in high school (2010) so almost 15 years and every time I’m more impressed I will continue to shop here for my dresses. I can’t thank them enough!!
I found my wedding dress before going to Kathryn's, but ended up using Kathryn's for my bridesmaid dresses and all of the guys' tuxes. The few different ladies we had helping us throughout the process of trying on, ordering, measuring, and pickup were all great! Everybody we worked with made the experience easy, enjoyable, and ultimately stress free!! My girls and guys all looked amazing on the day of our wedding (especially my new husband!)
I always knew I didn’t want a traditional wedding dress and struggled to find places that offered dresses that were not white and in my size range. I am so thankful I was able to find my dream black wedding dress at Kathryn’s! Their team was amazing, from picking out my dress with Lanna to getting it altered in-house with Laura. They made a situation that I thought was going to be stressful, fun! My friends and family were very surprised to see my non-traditional dress, and I was able to feel like I was truly being myself as I twirled around the dancefloor in my gothic getup. Kathryn’s should be on every bride’s radar for their big day!
I loved my experience with Kathryn's Bridal! First, it's absolutely beautiful inside! Second, my consultant was so friendly and helpful. She picked out a dress for me that I had seen on the rack and didn't care much for initially. But when she had me try it on, I was in looove, and it ended up being THE ONE! Loved this place, 10/10!
Kathryn’s bridal was such a phenomenal experience every step of the way. I worked with Emily and she was absolutely incredible. I was not the best at describing what I wanted in a dress but with the few details I provided she was able to find me the dress of my dreams. On top of that everytime I had an appointment or simply wanted to try the dress on again Emily was there. It made the experience so much more special knowing everyone who works there was so friendly and really cared about my feelings. The seamstress did an outstanding job and made the dress fit me perfectly. She was very experienced and listened to what I had to say. They made my dress shopping experience stress free and a wonderful memory I can cherish forever. I would recommend Kathryn’s to anyone. It was the best shopping experience I have ever had.
Kathryn's Bridal is the place to find your dream dress! I had the best experience working with Lanna! She was very knowledge and really made my vision of my wedding dress come to life. My husband also got his suit here and worked closely with Kathryn, the owner. She is SO nice and we were impressed with our wedding attire experience. I cannot rave about Kathryn's Bridal enough! Highly, highly recommend!!!!!
We had so much fun at Kathyrn’s! They helped to make my first experience looking at wedding dresses smooth and easy! I am thankful for the amount of time they spent with us and couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Perfect experience. The atmosphere at Kathryn’s is warm, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful! There are gorgeous dresses literally everywhere around you. My stylist, Christine, was calm & genuine and let me and my mom browse and choose the first dresses to try on, which was a huge relief compared to other shops that insisted on selecting dresses for me. Every dress I saw was stunning, it feels like a tastefully curated collection. My alterations were completed by Laura, who is incredibly talented and good at her craft. She had to bring my dress down nearly two sizes because I lost weight. I didn't think it would be possible to maintain the look of the dress (especially with its large, symmetrical lace pattern), but she did it and I would never have known it wasn't the original size! Very thankful for my experience at Kathryn's, 10/10 would recommend to others!!!
I have been shopping at Kathryn’s bridal for as long as I can remember for prom or homecoming so it was a no brainer that I was going to start here for my wedding dress. This was the only bridal shop I ended up going to as I was lucky enough to find my dream dress on my first shopping trip. They had a wonderful selection of dresses- Cinderella dresses, lacey dresses, sexy & slim dresses, traditional dresses, everything you could imagine. I was lucky enough to get my dress from their sample sale which was a dream come true because I am not sure I could have afforded that designer dress otherwise. I was able to get a matching veil there too. I also did all my alterations with them and that process was also wonderful. The seamstress is so kind and sweet, she made everything stress free, and her work is phenomenal. She even found a bead to fill in one that was missing from my dress. If you are looking for a one of a kind experience and dresses, I suggest Kathryns! And a big thank you to all the wonderful and helpful staff there!
I had a wonderful experience at Kathryn’s! They have a great selection of dresses to try on in a variety of sizes. My consultant, Lanna, knew so much and was extremely helpful in narrowing down and customizing to find the absolute perfect dress!
Getting my dress from Kathryn's Bridal was such a wonderful experience! They made me feel very special on the day of my dress appointment and then all appointments after for accessories and alterations went so smoothly. I could not have asked for a better place to help me be stress free leading up to my wedding day!
I had THE BEST experience at Kathryn’s Bridal! Wedding dress shopping was something I was not looking forward to, I had never been a fan of people pushing me to try things on. This was not the case at all at Kathryn’s. They listened to everything I wanted in a wedding dress, and supported me finding just that! They were kind, patient (it’s hard to chose a dress when they’re all so beautiful), and made me feel comfortable right from the start. They have perfected a system to help you find “The Dress.” My wedding dress was everything I ever wanted and more. Thank you Kathryn’s!
I had the pleasure of Emily assisting me in finding my beautiful wedding dress. She exceeded all expectations I had going into it as I was very nervous and unsure of what I wanted. The dress I chose ended up being her pick and I couldn’t be happier! The selection of dresses, jewelry, veils, etc that Kathryn’s had to offer was more than I could have asked for. It’s the prettiest atmosphere of any other bridal shop I went to as well. I used Laura for my alteration needs and she helped me make my dress fit perfectly for my special day! Overall I couldn’t be happier!!
Katherine's bridal was a huge part in completing the dream red barn wedding too. Tammy helped me find my dream firefly in a field wedding dress that I dreamed of. My aunt Linda, sister in law glenda, both bride squad members were there also. Along with my sister in law danneet by video chat.
The song somewhere over the rainbow came on the radio when I found my dress and brought everyone to tears. It's a significant song in our family for special moments.
Every fitting was on point and they even let me stay in the dress a bit longer.
I used Kathryn's Bridal for my mom, and Grandma! It was amaing to get a picture of all three generations saying yes to the dress at the same place. All of the groomsmen along with the father of the Bride also got their suits from Kathryns! It was an amazing process and very seamless!
Kathryn’s bridal has the absolute best team. Christine and Lanna were such amazing consultants. They were so patient with me, understood my vision, and were just all around so helpful. I always felt welcomed and accommodated (which I can’t say the same for some other boutiques in the area). I can’t express how important that was to me for making dress shopping and purchasing a positive experience, especially because big purchases make me nervous! I think this was truly the first time I made a big purchase and walked out without a single doubt, which I have this team to thank for. I really can’t say enough good things, I highly recommend them.
Loved the experience!!
Everyone there was AMAZING.
They were super friendly, had great communication and were very flexible! Lanna was a blast to work with and picked dresses that were perfect! They had a great selection and had many reasonable options!! They made the whole process wonderful!
After several other disappointing appointments at other stores I wasn’t feeling great coming in. Lanna instantly turned that around. She totally understood the look I was going for and brought me quite a few great options right away. I had it narrowed down to two favorites but couldn’t quite decide that day so Lanna came in early the next day to meet me for one last try on to make sure I picked the dress that truly felt like me. I’m so happy I was able to say yes to the dress at Kathryn’s!
Soo many options and the girls are an absolute dream to work with. You guys are the best!
Before coming to Kathryn’s, I felt like I haven’t experienced the true bridal experience. I was truly amazed with how wonderful the staff and service was! I’ve never felt more like a princess than I did being fitted for my wedding day at Kathryn’s! I can’t wait to go back in June to pick up my dress for the big day!!!!!
Emily was a huge help and made the whole experience perfect. She was so nice and easy going, I felt like I was shopping with a friend. There are so many options and styles, you can find anything you want there. They also have great music playing too☺️
I cannot say enough great things about Kathryn's Bridal. I found the perfect dress and was even able to wear it TWICE because we got married during Summer of 2020 and then again in 2021 when we did a renewal of vows and our big postponed reception. The people at Kathryn's were always SO kind and helpful during the very confusing times in 2020 when no one knew what was going to happen to weddings. They worked with me every step of the way and I never felt stressed or worried when it came to having the dress ready in time. In 2019 when I went dress shopping, looking at all the amazing dress options was overwhelming, but somehow it very quickly became an easy decision as we narrowed down styles and looks that I liked/didn't like. When I found the dress, it felt like such a movie moment, and it was SO easy to say "YES" to the dress!
When I went dress shopping I had a wonderful experience! Lana was the one who assisted me and she listened to what I want which was amazing. My alterations also turned out wonderful! If you are looking for your dress make sure you stop at Kathryn’s you won’t be disappointed!
Kathryn’s was a wonderful place to purchase a dress! The atmosphere in this location is so lovely and welcoming. There was an issue with the sizing of my dress when I picked it up, but Kathryn’s made sure to fix the problem and was great through that whole process!
I had the best time at Kathryn’s! There was a HUGE selection of beautiful gowns, and Kathryn was so patient and helpful in helping me find me dream dress. She even made my dress even better by recommending some customization pieces!! Definitely go here!!
Can’t thank Kathryn’s Bridal enough for helping me find my dream wedding dress!!! Christine and Kathryn were great at picking dresses that tailored to everything I wanted. They were so patient, supportive, and a pleasure to be around while I tried on numerous amounts of dresses! And all the dresses were absolutely stunning! I am so happy I said ‘yes to the dress’ at Kathryns Bridal. I would recommend Kathryns Bridal to every bride!
I could not be happier with my experience Kathryn’s Bridal! Emily helped me and she was wonderful. She found so many beautiful dresses and understood exactly what I was looking for right away. I found the perfect dress and had a wonderful time. I would recommend this place to any bride!
I had such a great experience at Kathryn's! I loved being able to walk around to pick out dresses while my consultant did the same thing. I did end up picking my dress when I went and I was not expecting to pick my dress that day. I had looked at pictures from their Instagram highlights, took a screenshot of one that I liked and it ended up being the last dress I tried on and the dress that I said yes to! They were great to work with from my very first appointment, to the day that I picked up my dress for my wedding.
I had a wonderful experience with Kathryns! When I first tried on dresses, before officially landing on the one, they were super helpful with bringing me various options in the style that I had envisioned for myself and did not make me feel pressured to try on dresses that I didn’t like or dresses that weren’t my style. The dress I finally said yes to was absolutely beautiful and just what I had been looking for! They even helped me customized even more to my liking by making suggestions on certain things I could add to the dress to make it pop even more such as the straps and belt. My seamstress, Laura, through kathryns was great as well! Very professional and accommodating! She made sure my dress was absolutely perfect on me before I officially picked it up before the big day! She ensured the dress was comfortable enough to wear all day for the wedding and added a bustle which was barely noticeable at all! I loved the way my dress turned out it made me feel like a princess on my big day and I’m extremely thankful for everyone who helped me with my dress at kathryns! The shop is super cute too if you’re looking for a more boutique style shop. I Highly recommend checking out kathryns when looking for your wedding dress!
Beautiful dresses!! It was so hard to pick just one. The staff made me feel like a bride every step of the way. I had the best experience at Kathryn’s.
They were very helpful and helped me find a dress that I didn't even know I would like. Very knowledgeable and pleasant.
My mom and I came into Kathryn's feeling a bit defeated after I had tried on what felt like a million dresses earlier that day and not finding a dress that I loved. Melissa was my consultant for the appointment and she was awesome! My mom and I were able to browse and pull some dresses that we thought I'd like and just by seeing what we pulled, Melissa was able to figure out my likes and dislikes immediately!
Lana was also great when I called a few days after ordering after having some doubt about the color of my dress (who know there were so many shades of white!). She suggested I come into the store and take another look at my dress just to make sure I was 100% set on my dress. When I arrived at the store, she quickly pulled my dress and helped me get back into it and fall in love with it all over again.
Editing after my wedding because I just have to talk about Laura with alterations. She was INCREDIBLE!! She was able to work with me to ensure I was able to come in for fittings whenever I was in town as I moved out of state during the planning process and was limited on how often I could go in. When I say that she’s a miracle worker, I truly mean it! If you buy your dress at Kathryns, do your alterations with Laura!
Everything about my experience with Kathryns was fantastic! The people there made us feel so welcome, and they were so patient the entire time. I loved that they allowed us to take a look around for dresses ourselves, as well as had some picked out to match my vision! I ended up going with a completely different style dress than I had anticipated because there were just so many beautiful dresses I had to try a bunch and ended up falling in love. Every fitting was very quick, easy, and you can tell Laura takes a lot of time and energy to make the dress perfect. I also ended up buying my accessories from there which were beautiful. I received so many compliments on my dress and would recommend Kathryns to any, and every bride!
My experience at Kathryn’s Bridal was easy and fun!! Im so thankful this was my first (and only!) bridal store I needed to find my dress. I highly recommend this boutique to any bride looking for her dress!
Everyone I encountered at Kathryn’s Bridal made my day special and easy. I was very nervous as I’m a first time bride and I had waited too long to start dress shopping. Lanna made my experience lovely! I will highly recommend others to Kathryn’s bridal and will schedule to get my bridesmaids dresses from there as well.
Top notch. Superior. Outstanding. These 3 words are the only ones that could even come close to the level of service you get when you shop with Kathryn's Bridal. Kathryn and her team of consultants are by far the best in their business. Not only do they take the time to ensure you are trying on the most stylish dresses, but they genuinely care about your feedback and ensure you are comfortable and satisfied throughout the whole process. The selection of dresses is endless; there is something for every style, size and budget. Being from Mchenry, but now living in Kansas, when it came to finding the perfect dress, flying home and shopping at Kathryn's Bridal was a no-brainer. They were flexible with scheduling, and made alterations a breeze. I cannot say enough good things in regards to how great Kathryn's Bridal is, and highly suggest it to anyone in the area (and anyone not in the area too!)
Best experience I could ask for. We really enjoyed the staff who helped me find my dress as she was personable and fun.
As for most we originally were supposed to get married in July 2020 and had to move it. Kathryns is amazing and so are all of the team members. They really go out of their way to make your experience so wonderful. I found that a lot of places had team members coming up to you being a little pushy with what you’re looking for wanting and sometimes I just didn’t have that answer I just was looking, I never felt like that a Kathryns. I was allowed to decide on my own I wasn’t being pushed into purchasing a dress and they never rushed me once. I ended up purchasing my gown from here and I am currently having it altered there as well, by Laura. I’ve had my fair share of needing dresses altered, I have never met someone who is so helpful, passionate, and truly takes the time to listen to what you want or vision you’re dressed to be on your day. She has so much knowledge I find myself thinking of questions I have before my appointments to ask her because she is just been so helpful and informational. My experience at Kathryns has really been amazing, so amazing I’m going to be extremely sad and miss them all when it’s all said and done. I will refer and recommend Any bride I know who wants to truly embrace this experience and soak in every positive moment of it to go to Kathryns!
Our wedding was October 31, 2020. I was referred to Kathryn's by a friend (and bridesmaid) who had a gorgeous wedding dress and a wonderful experience there. I am so grateful for that recommendation. My sisters, mom, cousin and I booked a full weekend of fittings. Kathryn's was our first stop. Our consultant Lana was just wonderful and extremely patient. I did not know at all what I wanted so my family and I selected some dresses while she added input as to what she thought would look best. She added a pick of her own to the pile that I never would have thought I could pull off. Low and behold, it was Lana's pick that had my mom in tears as soon as I walked out. Without any pressure from Lana to make a purchase that day (and in large part because she was just so great to work with), we cancelled all of our other scheduled appointments and said yes to the dress. While waiting for the dress to come in, Kathryn's did a great job communicating. Every employee at Kathryn's is caring, helpful, thoughtful and responsive which became even more important to me as COVID restrictions were implemented. Once the dress arrived, Laura was my seamstress. She is equally as wonderful as Lana and everyone else at Kathryn's. She worked with my schedule. She told me exactly what bra would look best. She let me take my time with the dress, trying out different accessories and hairstyles. She voiced her opinion which I completely trusted. She put in so much effort to be sure that I felt beautiful and, as a result, I did. I received so, so many compliments on the dress, including one from one of our wedding singers who privately pulled me aside to say it was the most beautiful dress she'd ever seen. It is well-worth the drive for the service and beautiful selection. I could not have had a better experience at Kathryn's and I highly recommend it.
I loved my experience at Kathryn's! I lived in the area and always thought it looked like a cute bridal store so when I got engaged I knew that I wanted to go dress shopping there. Emily and Christine were so helpful in my search to find the perfect dress. They were great about listening to what I liked and didn't like about each dress that I tried on. I loved that while I was trying on the dresses they both seemed interested in my wedding/fiance
and would ask question to get to know me, it made me feel like they really cared. My appointment went over the 90 minutes but never once did anyone mention to me that we were almost out of time or overtime. I am so glad that I went to Kathryn's because I found my dress!!!!! I can't wait to see it when it comes in and to get to wear it for my big day! Thank you to everyone at Kathryn's that helped me in my wedding dress search!!
Kathryn's made my bridal experience next level. I truly felt like a fairy tale bride. Sherry (seamstress) made sure we felt comfortable and beautiful. Sherry was the cherry on top of my wonderful experience at Kathryn's. I had to make several decisions on my way to the alter. Kathryn's was definitely one of my best and memorable decisions! Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true, ladies!
My husband and I were married this year in October. My sister recommended Kathryn's to get my dress and I was blown away! I was super excited to support a local shop and in my hometown. The team was so patient and so kind as I feel like I tried on 100 dresses. I truly felt so special being there! I found my dress (actually the first one I tried on) and my alterations were done perfectly and SO fast! Thank you so much for my perfect dress and being incredibly wonderful!
Kathryn’s Bridal is amazing! Everyone was super helpful and kind. So many gorgeous dresses. Found my perfect dress in no time.
So happy kathryns had my dream dress and made the process so easy!! Thanks again!
Lanna was amazing!!! She picked out the most perfect dress that had all the things I was looking for.
Melissa at Kathryns Bridal is fantastic! I recommend her for every bride looking for their dream dress! She made me feel so comfortable and knew exactly what styles would look good on me. Kathryn’s has been a pleasure to work with! So excited for my dress to come in to try it on!
My husband and I were married in June 2019. My experience with Kathryn's was nothing short of amazing! I had a prior situation with a bridesmaid dress where they were simply amazing to accommodate my needs to make the dress perfect. Laura literally helped save the day!! I knew then that when the time came, I wouldn't want to find a bridal gown anywhere else BUT Kathryn's!
From the time I walked in the door to look for gowns to the day I walked out with my wedding dress, the staff at Kathryn's made the experience so enjoyable and wonderful! Anna helped me find the exact look I wanted, and Laura, seamstress extraordinaire, helped put the touches on the gown to make it perfect for my special day! Every encounter helped me be calm, comfortable, and sane throughout all the various decision making appointments! From my gown, to the bridesmaids' dresses, to invitations, programs, and place cards, I couldn't have been more pleased and satisfied with the service, professionalism, and overall wonderful experience there! A special thanks to Laura, Anna, Tammy and Kathryn for all you did to make my day perfect. I would recommend Kathryn's Bridal to anyone looking for a flawless experience!!
Great experience, wonderful atmosphere, very helpful thoughtful staff
We arrived for our appointment and they were all ready for me. They allowed me to bring two other guest with me because of COVID-19. My consultants Christine and Lanna were so incredible! They helped me find my dream gown and the whole experience was simple from start to finish. I highly recommend you make an appointment- there’s no way you’re walking out of here without your dream dress!
I chose Kathryn's Bridal because they're a local business, are LGBTQ-friendly, and carry plus-size sample sizes. I could not be happier with the service I received there. I worked with Lanna, who is super knowledgeable, practical, helpful, and friendly. She helped relieve my anxiety about dress shopping and made the experience fun for me and my three guests. I felt safe with the covid precautions they had in place. I was also able to find a dress under budget, along with a beautiful belt and veil, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase or with my experience at Kathryn's.
Love this place! Excellent service, and great selection of dresses. You get the full, dress shopping experience! Found my dress after just trying on 2!
I love this bridal shop so much because I found the dress of my dress and make changes to it to they way I wanted it to be without any set backs! They made me feel so beautiful at my wedding. I don't know what I would have done without them.
Kathryn's was amazing! They were very helpful, but did not make me feel pressured into buying a certain dress. They made me feel very comfortable and were extremely accommodating in helping me vision what my dress was going to look like based on adjustments I made when ordering it. Highly recommend!!
I had such an incredible experience at Kathryns! The staff was SO personable and helpful and I truly felt like a princess! Mary Jane was so sweet and helped me find my dream dress! Couldn’t be happier!
The first and only place I looked! I highly recommend this bridal shop!
The ladies here took great care of me and my guests. They quickly knew what styles I was gravitating towards while still staying in my price range. Perfect service !
My experience here was absolutely amazing!! They had a huge selection of beautiful dresses and everyone was so friendly and professional from beginning to end. Lana listened to my vision and even asked to see my pinterest board for inspiration. She was very experienced, professional, and gave great advice on all the things to consider when choosing my gown. She made me feel so special and comfortable during the whole process, and I never once felt pressured. The dress I ultimately chose was actually one that she picked out after hearing my vision- it was everything I had dreamed and more!!! I cannot recommend this place enough. Thanks Kathryn’s for making my dress shopping experience unforgettable :)
Best bridal shop around! They are the sweetest ladies ever and really care about making you feel like the star. They went out of their way at each appointment to make sure my dress was perfect! I recommend them to every upcoming bride
My experience at Kathryn’s bridal was perfect from picking out my wedding gown all the way through alterations and the finished product! Not only did Laura in alterations create a jacket from scratch for me, but she was also able to sew my fathers wedding band into my dress after losing him before my wedding. Both the dress and jacket looked better than I could have ever imagined.
Got my bridesmaids’ dresses here. They have a great selection at great prices.
I got my found my dream wedding dress!