A Little Something White Bridal Couture

e true. ALSW was one of the bridal shops I went to on my first day of dress shopping. I was with my Mother & Sister (Matron of Honor). Kim Major greeted us with a warm and energetic smile. After she introduced herself and offered us champagne, she walked the entire shop with me wanting to get to know more about my fiancé, my vision, and me for the wedding day. We pulled A LOT of gowns. We would try each one on and talk about what we liked or disliked about the piece. She was never pushy with her opinions or for the sale; we would talk it through together. We were a team from day one. It was no surprise to my Mom & Sister that I kept referring back to Kim & ALSW – she and the shop quickly became what I would compare all the other dress shops to throughout my search. I actually went back to Kim & ALSW multiple times before committing and again, she always welcomed us with the same warm and energetic smile, never pushing me to make a decision (even though I was trying on the same dress over again and over again!) Finally the day came when I said YES TO THE DRESS and the collaborative effort with myself and ALSW really began. Kim and I over the past two months had developed a trustworthy friendship. She told me that I had to have the best seamstress and that her name was Bridget. I immediately booked all my fittings with Bridget and was fully confident already with her work because I knew Kim would never steer me wrong. Sarah Jesscia Parker once said her seamstress is her best friend and it’s 100% true. I am 5’ 1 and about to wear this extravagant wedding ball gown, it had to fit perfect so I wasn't lost in it. It didn't matter how much the dress cost, the designer or how fit I got, if the dress did not fit my body perfectly all of that wouldn't have mattered. Bridget was so talented and such a professional in each of my fittings, she tailored the dress so it was made for me. It was all mine - I felt and looked like a princess! Kim could not have been more accurate, Bridget is the BEST in the business! The day of my wedding (actually 30 minutes before I was about to walk down the aisle) lipstick got on the bottom of my gown. It was an honest mistake by the makeup artist but as a bride you can only imagine the pure panic that quickly overwhelmed me. I didn't know what to do. I called ALSW because I felt like I needed to talk to them since they had been with me through it all with the dress. Kim was unavailable, however, the owner Ashley immediately got the phone with me. She talked me through what had happened, a few recommendations of her own, but then said she wanted to call the designer herself and ask her what to do. Within 5 minutes I had ALSW and Sareh Nouri both on the phone helping me. It was above five star customer service. The ALSW team, specifically Kim & Bridget, brought my wedding gown dream to life. I will forever be grateful to them!

erful experience and it blew the competitors out of the water by a mile. I'm so happy with my experience at A Little Something White.

business and efficient on time, patiently helping me through two appointments plowing through dresses to ensure I felt good about my choice. She’ll tell you her opinion, too, which underscored her expertise vs. younger associates I worked with at other stores. Another detail I’d like to share. The dress I picked was outside my initial budget. Cindy mentioned one she thought would work for my body type based on another dress I liked and thought was “close.” Only after repeatedly assuring her I would not have a meltdown if I couldn’t have it, I tried it on. I realize that was an immense luxury, but trying on a range of prices did help me gain an understanding of the market and what I was getting because I had a better grasp of the variance in quality and product. If you can remain detached (easier said than done), it can make you smarter and discern what’s important to you if you are as clueless as I was heading into it. I went back a third time to pick out a veil with Cindy. Again, she came through. I wish I would have visited the store sooner for both my dress and veil selection. Doom scrolling online looking for veils isn’t the same as the expertise you’ll get here trying it on and seeing how it complements your dress. Driving down from Hartford was long, but worth it. They’ve even referred me to tailors closer to my area so that I don’t have to drive to Darien for fittings, which I also appreciated.

listened to all my concerns and guided me in the right direction when I finally said yes to the dress. I honestly couldn’t have done it without her.

d not feel rushed at all and ended up saying yes to my dress!

appy. The new space is also stunning. Highly, highly recommend!

was very nervous to dress shop and Kim helped ease the process and immediately picked up on the styles that I truly loved. My group as well was blown away by what an amazing experienced we all had! I am so happy I chose my dress from here and cannot wait until the big day!

ess - I truly could not recommend her and her boutique enough. The space is so immaculate and each bride has their own private space so you don't need to worry about dozens of people seeing you try on dresses. I was so blown away and lucky to have found Ashley!

as exhausted of not finding my dress. Yvette helped me out with a private appointment and it is totally worth it! I had gone in with a vision of the style of dress I wanted but I trusted Yvette who literally suggested a chic timeless dress despite my request to get something with a lot of intricate detailing. I left that appointment knowing my dress was there and then returned several weeks later with my sister and a new accessory, Crutches from my knee surgery. Yvette not only was flexible and super helpful with my inability to stand for long periods but also made me feel like a princess while I tried on dresses with my crutches. She was incredibly accommodating and Angelica is literally a sweet heart <3 Thank you for the amazing experience and creating a memory I will forever cherish.

ppointment. They have a huge selection and their stylists are kind and knowledgeable, they were the only salon who called me in advance to “meet” and get a sense of what I was looking for. The experience I had at ALSW was so superior than even Bergdorfs - you might think NYC is where it’s at but after going here I can tell you it’s not!

olutely no pressure at all from her to close the sale, unlike other bridal stores I went to. They had a great selection of different styles and the prices are super reasonable. I cannot wait to go back and pick out my bridesmaid dresses there. Totally worth the 40min drive!!!

ome and there were shipping issues that they didn't tell me about until I had to inquire. It ended up being totally fine and alterations were all so easy and everyone was so kind!

uld highly recommend!

ving to move forward anyways, and decided on power-house weekend to get it done. The staff and experience at ALSW was the best we had all weekend – I was only shown dresses in my price range and that would arrive in time for my fittings and wedding (not the case at other places), and the staff took the time to get a feel for my tastes and style, as well as indulging a bridesmaid who wanted to see me in something ‘outside my comfort zone.’ I was shown quite a few amazing dresses, but the Suzanne Neville dress I settled on was perfect. I was allowed all the time I needed to decide, trying it on a few times and comparing. Once I had decided, the measurement and customization process was very smooth, and just like that I had a dress! They were very communicative throughout the process, and I did my fittings through them as well. Because of my stylist’s ordering recommendations, I needed really limited adjustments to the dress, and the seamstress did an amazing job. They were upfront with expected costs, timely with appointments, and follow ups, and always lovely to see in the shop. Highly recommend visiting!

ooking for and patiently helped me try on many different dresses until I narrowed in on the one that was perfect for me. They also did a great job with my alterations and I had so much fun going in for all of my fittings. I can't recommend ALSW highly enough!

journey was such a great experience.  Kim Major was beyond helpful and super sweet. She picked out dresses that were exactly what I was looking for and made me feel super comfortable both in and out of the dressing room.  I also loved that I got to shop around too within the store, instead of other shops that just bring you gowns in the room. I HIGHLY recommend visiting A Little Something White!

really listened to what I liked/disliked and helped me find the perfect dress within my budget. The selection of gowns was incredible and they had many gowns in different price ranges. I can't recommend ALSW enough. It's not worth going to a large bridal store in NYC. The service here was phenomenal!