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The Altar Bridal
4.8 ★★★★★ 554 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Barrington, Illinois
Boutique carrying an array of wedding gowns along with veils, belts, accessories and plus-size options (including take-home gowns).
Plan your visit
- Alterations on-site alterations mentioned — hems, takes, and tailoring handled where you bought it
- Personal styling one-on-one styling help mentioned — ask about appointments if you want a whole-outfit session rather than a browse
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 387-3930
- Website thealtarbridal.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
What's on the racks
“They have a constant rotation of inventory and I ended up finding my dream dress while also getting to try on nearly a dozen dresses.”
“I had just come from an appointment elsewhere and didn't have a good experience, but as soon as I walked into AltarBridal I just knew this was how it’s supposed to be.”
What shoppers say again and again
“It turns out the last dress I tried on (and I think one that my stylist picked out for me) was perfect and met everything I was looking for at an amazing price.”
“As the mother of the bride, was SHOCKED at how reasonably priced their dresses were listed.”
“She was patient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable of dress styles and alteration options.”
“They had such pretty options, affordable, and my 5 guests and I had a private area for trying on/viewing.”
From the reviews
Caroline helped me find my dream dress! 😊 Walking in— the sign greeting me with my name on it was very cute. I shared my vision of my ideal dress, and was shown a plethora of beautiful options that were within my budget.
My time at Altar Bridal was amazing! There were so many dresses to choose from! We had such a great time looking at the racks of dresses!! My stylist Soli was absolutely amazing and made the whole experience so much fun!!! Everyone in my group had a great time!!
Excellent experience! The staff was super helpful and friendly! They treated my daughter like a princess! We were able to find the perfect dress! The champagne package was the perfect touch to make the event extra special! As the mother of the bride, was SHOCKED at how reasonably priced their dresses were listed.
Me and my crew had a wonderful time!! It was so fun to go “shopping” for dresses and my maid of honor and bridesmaid had a blast trying to find the one. We did the mimosa bar and it definitely added an element that I missed at other shops.
Plus size bridal & formal at The Altar Bridal
The Altar Bridal comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6. Alterations are mentioned on site here, which makes the fitting logistics a whole lot easier.
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