Our Wedding Dresses

Experience affordable luxury from Edwardsville, IL

A group of elegant brides showing the trains of their wedding dresses.

Wedding Dresses for Every Body

Every bride deserves to feel beautiful on her wedding day. That’s why Elegant Brides has carefully curated a selection of wedding dresses that caters to a range of styles, aesthetics, and preferences. There’s something for everyone at Elegant Brides!

We are a body positive and LGBTQ+ friendly bridal boutique. Everyone is welcome here! Now, let’s celebrate you and your big day.

An elegant bride wearing a boho wedding dress with sleeves and a lace covered bust, Sue by Rebecca Ingram.

Our Collections


Maggie Sottero

Maggie Sottero delivers romantic bridal gowns, covered in fine detail, combining traditional bridal style with modern trends. Maggie Sottero is committed to embracing diversity, community, and sustainability in their designs, celebrating brides of all sizes, color, identity, wedding vision, and budget.

A romantic Rebecca Ingram wedding dress featuring playful details, a full skirt and an A-line silhouette.

Rebecca Ingram

Rebecca Ingram celebrates love without excess, the beauty of simplicity, and honoring the time we share with our cherished companions. This designer is perfect for the bride who wants a whimsical look without the fuss.  

A Morilee wedding dress featuring detailed flora-inspired appliques and a full skirt.

Morilee

Mori Lee ensures that each gown is meticulously designed to enhance your natural beauty and make you feel absolutely stunning on your special day. Mori Lee stands as a beacon of inclusivity and excellence in the world of bridal fashion. 

A modern Stella York wedding dress that combines elements of a classic wedding dress with modern trends. The dress features a corset-inspired bodice and a full chiffon skirt.

Stella York

Stella York’s designs are inspired by the hottest red carpet trends, perfect for a bride looking to bring a dramatic flair to their big day. This designer prides themselves on providing exceptional detail and perfect silhouettes, bringing brides a truly designer experience at a fraction of the cost.  

A pink wedding dress inspired by Edwina Sharma from Bridgerton, by Allure Bridals. The dress features a full skirt,sweetheart neckline, detachable sleeves, and subtle detailing on the fabric's surface.

Allure Bridals Bridgerton Collection

Allure bridal brings a spectacular collection of bridal gowns inspired by the sumptuous style of the Bridgerton Series, especially the beautifully multi-faceted Queen Charlotte. This collection draws from the show’s opulent aesthetic and bold regal fashions. The Bridgerton Collection captures romance and luxury in every exquisite detail.  

A simple modern wedding dress by EB Couture featuring a one-shoulder neckline, gathering at the side, and a scarf as an additional accessory, perfect for a modern bride.

EB Couture

Elegant Brides’s signature line, EB Couture, brings brides a luxury feel at an affordable price. Experience excellent quality, beautiful detail, and gorgeous fit without compromising your budget. 


Aisle Ready Wedding Dresses


We carry a selection of aisle ready dresses for brides needing a stunning gown in a hurry. We understand that sometimes brides don’t have time to wait for their dress to be ordered. 

The wedding could happen sooner than a dress can be delivered, there may be an emergency, or maybe you don’t like the original dress you bought. There are a million reasons why a bride may need a dress in a pinch! Don’t worry, we understand, and we’ve got you covered.  

An Elegant Bride wearing a romantic lace wedding dress, 6933 by Stella York.

Plus Size Wedding Dress Selection


a plus-size elegant bride wearing a romantic wedding dress with beading and lace.

The Elegant Brides Team loves making ALL brides feel beautiful and celebrated as their shop for their most important dress! We have an excellent plus-size selection of dresses for brides to try on.  

If you find a dress you love, and we don’t have your size in-store, we’ve got you covered. We can order any of the dresses in our store in your size!  

As a tip, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee, and Stella York pay special attention to inclusivity in their designs, so we recommend plus-size brides take a close look at the dresses in those collections.  

Elegant Brides seamstress performing alterations on a beaded formal dress.

Wedding Dress Preservation

A preserved wedding gown makes the ultimate keepsake from your wedding. We offer wedding dress preservation packages so you can keep your dress in perfect condition for generations to come.  

Alterations

Elegant Brides is not just a wedding dress shop, we also offer the highest quality in-house alterations for wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and other dress alteration requests. There’s no need to find and vet another alteration shop, we have you covered right here.  

Our seamstresses are some of the finest in the St. Louis Metro East and can do everything from adding bustles to taking in your dress, so it fits you like a glove. 

Your Bridal Appointment


We require appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Walk-ins are welcome on Mondays and Fridays, although we recommend booking an appointment so you can have the full Elegant Brides experience! 

The moment you enter our boutique, be prepared to feel like royalty. The Elegant Brides team is excited to see you and celebrate your “yes” moment with you! 

*Please note, if you did not receive an email with your appointment confirmation, please check your junk folder.


Here are some common questions about our bridal appointments: 

How many guests can I bring to my appointment? 

  • We recommend bringing up to 4 guests for the best experience, with a maximum of 8 guests allowed. 

Can I bring food or drinks to my appointment? 

  • We ask that no outside food or drinks be brought into the boutique so we can keep the space clean, comfortable, and enjoyable for all guests. 

Can I bring children to my appointment? 

  • To maintain a relaxed and focused bridal experience, we kindly ask that children under the age of 12 are not permitted during appointments. 
Bridal gowns in bags at Elegant Brides.

What Our Brides Think About Elegant Brides


Whitney P.
My experience was amazing at Elegant Brides! Kaci was absolutely fantastic! Cannot say enough good things about her! She made sure that I found my dress! She was so knowledgeable and had a great personality. She turned my stressful bride shopping experience into a great one! Highly recommend!!
Anna K.
I had a great experience at Elegant Brides finding my wedding dress! Kaci was so helpful during the whole process and so encouraging. I really appreciated her so much! All of the staff members were very kind, thank you Elegant Brides!!
Emma N.
Everything from start to finish was a DREAM. Caidyn made everything so easy. She took my anxiety, worries and nerves, threw them out the window and did what I couldn’t imagine. FOUND MY WEDDING DRESS. She is sweet, conscious, helpful and beautiful!! These girls truly know what they are doing and know what you need. I can’t stop smiling and looking at pics from my appointment and wish I could do this all over again. Thank you for everything Elegant Brides!
Jacquelyn B.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! They helped me pick out the best dress and they were super affordable.
Madison T.
They were super helpful and attentive to what I wanted my dress to be like. It turned out beautiful and loved working with them!
Lacey K.
Best wedding dress shopping experience we have had yet! Showed up on a day without having an appointment and they still took us in and helped me find my dress!! I said yes to the dress here!

Where to Find Us


Frequently Asked Questions


Elegant Brides in Edwardsville, IL offers a wide selection of bridal gowns in a variety of styles and price points. Our boutique provides a personalized, appointment-based experience to help you find the perfect dress. 

At Elegant Brides, wedding dresses typically range from under $1,000 to around $3,500, with options to fit a variety of budgets. 

Yes, appointments are required on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Appointments are always recommended so you can enjoy a full bridal experience with a personal stylist. 

We recommend shopping 10–12 months before your wedding to allow enough time for ordering and alterations. 

Yes. Elegant Brides offers in-house alterations with experienced seamstresses to ensure your gown fits perfectly. 

Yes, we absolutely do! Not only do we serve brides from St. Louis and the St. Louis Metro East, we serve brides from all over the country. We have had brides from coast to coast who are getting married in places all over the world come shop at our store!

Elegant Brides has over 30 excellent years of celebrating and supporting brides as they find their perfect gowns. The Elegant Brides experience is extremely personal, our exceptional stylists and seamstresses are the best in the area, and we create the ultimate comfortable experience for brides and their guests.  

We also offer high-quality in-house alterations and have a wide selection of accessories. Elegant Brides is often a one-stop shop for brides! We love to be there for brides throughout their entire wedding experience.  

Yes, however all card transactions will incur a transaction fee. We welcome cash and check payments, which avoid the transaction fee!

Are You Ready to Find Your Perfect Dress?