About this vendor
In A'Dor Couture Flagship Store we carry over 50 samples from all A'Dor Couture Collections. Our 2 hour private appointments are FREE for all of our brides along with friends and family. Our mission is to create the best experience for our future brides to be. A'Dor Couture dresses and accessories are designed and made in USA. All the fabrics and laces used in A'Dor Couture dresses and accessories are high quality. Each dress can be customized to the bride's vision and needs.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.2020.
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Doroda and A’Dor Couture in Southport, Connecticut. From the very beginning, working with Doroda was such a wonderful and personal experi...
ence. She is incredibly talented, patient, creative, and truly dedicated to making sure every detail is exactly what you envision.
My daughter’s wedding dress was absolutely gorgeous. What made it so special was that Doroda created several different looks from one beautiful gown — one for the church, one for pictures, and another for the reception. Each look was beautiful and completely unique to my daughter.
The fit was absolutely perfect. We met with Doroda several times throughout the process, and she was meticulous about making sure every detail was right. The finished gown looked as though it had been created specifically for my daughter — because it was. The fabric was gorgeous, the craftsmanship was beautiful, and the level of customization was truly exceptional.
Doroda doesn't simply have you choose a dress and make minor alterations. She listens to what you want, understands your vision, and will customize the gown so that it is truly your own. She has such an amazing eye for detail and is willing to make changes and additions so that your dress doesn't look like anyone else's.
Her service was just as impressive as her talent. Doroda has a wonderful personality and is incredibly patient and attentive. She even helped me figure out how to bustle my daughter's dress and actually watched me practice until I felt comfortable doing it myself! That is the kind of personal attention that makes such a difference during an already busy and emotional time. She was also incredibly helpful with suggestions and advice about other wedding vendors.
And Doroda didn't just create my daughter's gown — she created my Mother of the Bride dress as well. I came to her with a picture and an idea in my head of what I wanted. She took that vision and turned it into a beautiful dress that was completely customized for me. I had a very specific color and wanted silk shantung fabric, and she went out of her way to find exactly what I was looking for. She even created multiple looks for my dress. It was everything I had imagined and more.
Doroda delivers exactly what she promises, her timeline is very reasonable, and her pricing is exceptional considering the quality, craftsmanship, and extraordinary amount of personal attention and customization she provides.
If you are a bride looking for a gown that is truly unique — and a designer who will listen to you, work with you, and bring your vision to life — I would highly, highly recommend Doroda and A’Dor Couture.
Choosing A’Dor Couture was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding. Doroda helped make my daughter feel absolutely beautiful and confident on one of the most important days of her life, and I will always be grateful for that.
Dorota is simply the best! I cannot recommend her enough for wedding dress alterations (and custom dresses)! From the very beginning, she was so kind, patient, and incredibly talen...
ted. She made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process and truly took the time to make sure every detail of my dress was perfect.
My dress required quite a bit of work, and she went above and beyond to make sure it fit me beautifully and looked exactly how I envisioned it. She was so meticulous with every detail, and I genuinely felt like I could trust her completely with such an important part of my wedding day.
1 am so grateful I found her and would recommend her to any bride looking for someone who is talented, trustworthy, and truly cares about her work. She helped make my wedding dress feel absolutely perfect!
I never in a million years would have thought I’d be wearing my own one of a kind dream wedding dress, but Dorota made it possible.
From the very beginning, she took my vision an...
d turned it into something even more beautiful than I could have imagined. She is truly one of the most talented people I know and made the entire process feel so seamless from start to finish.
From designing my dress, to every fitting, to the moment I finally picked it up, working with Dorota was such a special experience. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I couldn’t recommend her enough to any bride looking for someone who will truly bring their dream dress to life.
Dorota and her team were amazing to work with. I walked away loving my experience and with my dream dress. From the first appointment until the last fitting, there was so much atte...
ntion to detail it made the process seamless.
I got married about 2 weeks ago and received countless compliments on the dress purchased from A’Dor Couture. I was so comfortable and confident in me dress all night. I am so than...
kful for all of the help finding my dream dress and tailoring it to my body so it looked wonderful the night of the wedding!
Lovely dresses unique presentation very attentive seamstresses and beautiful dress designer top notch best care for her clients highly recommend her salon to everyone interested ...
in a personalized experience with a unique dress for that special occasion.
From the moment I walked into A’Dor Couture, I knew I was in the right place. The boutique has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and they truly make every bride feel special throu...
ghout the entire experience.
Dorota, the owner, is incredibly talented and has an amazing eye for detail. She made choosing and fitting my wedding dress such a memorable and enjoyable experience. Her passion for what she does shines through in every interaction, and the quality of her work is exceptional. My wedding dress was absolutely perfect, and I couldn’t have been happier.
A special thank you to Rachel as well, who is so sweet, kind, and helpful. She made every appointment feel relaxed and enjoyable, and her genuine care added so much to the experience.
I can’t recommend A’Dor Couture enough to any bride looking for not only a beautiful wedding dress but also an unforgettable experience.
Thank you, Dorota and Rachel, for helping make me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
I had a truly amazing experience! I had tried on dresses at another salon prior to coming in and I was blown away by how unique the whole process was here! It was so relaxing and I...
felt heard. I cannot recommend it enough to any bride looking for their perfect dress 😊
I can’t recommend A’dor Couture enough! Dorota is professional, friendly, and truly a pleasure to work with. She custom-made my dress to fit me perfectly. I especially appreciated ...
that all alterations were included in the price of the dress—no hidden fees or extra costs. Her handmade stitching is absolutely beautiful and makes each piece feel so unique and special. She worked with me every step of the way to make sure my dress felt completely made for me. As she always says, “Happy bride, happy life,” and she truly lives by that!
Darota is one of a kind! She is customizing my dream dress. I could not recommend her more. I went in not know what I wanted and she gave me every option imaginable. She’s kind, ca...
ring and compassionate about her work. She is extremely knowledgeable and if you find something in her store but want to make adjustments the world is your oyster. She customizes to your wants and liking. Darota and her team know customer service. There was no charge to try dresses on, no charge to bring people to the appointment and she provided complimentary champagne! Ador made this exciting process smooth, easy and relaxing!
100% recommend. Dorota tailored my dress perfectly, created a custom veil for me, and had great hair pieces to choose from when I decided to go that route. Very knowledgeable and m...
ade the whole experience low stress
Dorota was absolutely phenomenal, I can't express this enough. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about weddings and dresses that you feel comfortable and in good hands the sec...
ond you walk through the door. I would recommend her for anything and everything wedding dress or just dress related - she's the best!
My experience at A'Dor was nothing short of amazing. It was the second dress shop I visited, and upon walking in and trying on the first dress, I knew it was the one. Dorota listen...
ed to everything that I dreamed of to make my dress perfect for my wedding, adjusting parts of it and adding more. It was the absolute best experience, and I cannot recommend going here enough!!! I will be going here for every event I have going forward for alterations and sending all my future bride friends!! I cannot WAIT to wear my dress on my wedding day next month.
Absolutely stunning dress and atmosphere. She took what I was looking for and created the perfect dress for me.
Dorota is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough! Dorota at A’Dor Couture delivers an unparalleled bridal experience.
The level of professionalism, craftsmanship, and personal a...
ttention is exceptional. From start to finish, the process was seamless and luxurious, and my gown is nothing short of breathtaking. Everything I dreamed of.
Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and I felt confident, supported, and radiant throughout my appointment.
Dorota worked with me through an unfortunate unexpected life event a month before my wedding. She was kind, understanding, and incredibly accommodating during a time when I needed it most. Her reassurance and dedication lifted a huge weight off my shoulders and reminded me I was in the best hands and helped me get through the unimaginable.
I cannot recommend A’Dor Couture enough to any bride looking for something truly extraordinary.
I cannot praise Dorota and A’Dor Couture enough! She is so incredibly talented and made my dress perfectly, accommodating to my likes and dislikes of certain dress elements. I woul...
d choose to get my dress here time and time again and have already recommended her to at least 10 people! The best designer and atelier I could’ve ever imagined.
Dorota and her team are amazing. My dress is exactly what I didn’t know I wanted … I tried on a bunch and then we literally created what I wanted with fabric, alterations, etc., sh...
e designed something totally new just for me! She was also super flexible with my schedule and I always had the boutique to myself when I visited. Thank you so much!!!
Dorota is THE BEST!! She transformed my mom’s wedding dress into the perfect mini dress for my bridal shower. When you go to her studio for an appointment she is always so welcomin...
g and hospitable! When it was time to talk alterations of the dress she was patient and let me talk through my visual before sharing her suggestions. She’s a true professional and the only person I would trust to handle such a sentiment piece of clothing. I got so many compliments on the dress at my shower and truly could not have ask for a better experience with A’Dor Couture!
Dorota was an absolute joy to work with and made the wedding dress alterations process enjoyable from start to finish. She is a true expert and her knowledge shows in the incredibl...
e quality of her work. I purchased a sample gown from another store and brought it to A’Dor for alterations, and the process was smooth and was intentionally designed to ensure that work didn’t have to be duplicated. I am so grateful for her expertise, including helping me to decide a style of bustle, designing the bustle to be easy to understand, and giving me pointers on managing the dress (which had a long train) during my wedding events.
If you have the chance to work with Dorota, do not hesitate! I would recommend her services to anyone, even beyond brides - any alterations will be in excellent hands with her and her team!
100% Recommend!
I visited A'Dor Couture in December 2024 in search of a wedding dress after having been to several other shops and still not finding quite the right one. I was ner...
vous about the entire process — choosing a dress, waiting for it to arrive, having to bring it elsewhere for multiple rounds of alterations — all in time for my July 2025 wedding.
From the moment I walked into A'Dor Couture, my mind was put at ease. Dorota welcomed us warmly and showed all of her designs, and I found my dress that day. Alterations were included, so I never had to deal with the stress of coordinating with a separate tailor.
My dress was highly customized (I added an overskirt and a bolero) and Dorota worked with me through many appointments to bring my vision to life. I wore it this past weekend for my wedding and received so many compliments. Everyone said the dress looked like it had been made just for me. Every detail was perfect — Dorota has impeccable attention to detail, and working with her was by far the least stressful part of planning my entire wedding.
I can’t recommend A'Dor Couture enough for any bride looking for a beautiful, custom, stress-free dress experience.
Dorota designed my wedding gown and it was everything I dreamed of! My friends and family told me that it was perfect for me, and it truly was. Dorota listened to my ideas and exec...
uted a beautiful gown. The dress fit like a glove, as she promised! I hope every bride will go to Dorota and have an amazing and personalized experience--it is so worth it. She is kind, patient and extremely talented! A'Dor Couture is the best!
Dorota is truly amazing at what she does. This was my 3rd bridal appointment and by far the best one. Her attention to detail and knowledge is above everyone else. I cannot wait fo...
r my first fitting in a few months!!!
I cannot recommend Dorota and Adore Couture enough!!! In such a short amount of time (3 months), Dorota created my dream dress tailored exactly to every inch of my body! She exceed...
ed all my expectation and beyond!!
All my sessions with her were private and I never felt rushed! She did such an amazing job on my dress that I want to wear it nonstop even after the wedding!
I can’t thank her enough for my dream dress, I felt so beautiful and received so many compliments on my dress!! Her dress made me feel the special way you hope to feel on your big day!!!
Dorota is one of a kind. The experience, the dresses, everything was more than I could ever ask for. I'm so happy I came across her business. Dorota is the designer and owner and t...
akes a lot of pride in her work. She is different from any other bridal boutique. You get to work with Dorota 1:1 and really customize a dress to your exact liking. Her prices are very reasonable and you definitely get the most out of the experience. She is not pushy and doesn't make it awkward if you walk out empty handed. She was the first place I visited and I fell in love with the very first dress but felt that was just too quick so I left, did some more shopping and within a week I was back putting a deposit down. I was close to tears picking up my dress, not just because I had the most perfect gown but I also knew I would miss working with her after stopping in throughout the past year for adjustments. She became family and I had everyone going to her for alterations, advice, etc. This will be your spot to find the perfect dress, I can promise you that.
My dress was out of a fairytale and everything I wanted. Dorota is amazing and is a design LEGEND!
When I had my first consultation with Dorota, I knew I had to have my wedding dress done at A’Dor Couture! Dorota uniquely hand crafts every dress and customizes it to each brides ...
desires. She makes sure every detail is perfect. She is truly a gem! I cannot recommend A’dor Couture enough!!
Go here for your wedding dress!!! Dorota is my hero. On the morning of my wedding, I had red lipstick on the front of my dress. I called Dorota and she walked me through step by st...
ep to get it out. Worked like a charm! She is so talented and will make sure your dress is everything you want. Worth every penny. Thank you A’Dor Couture!!
I can not say enough amazing things about Dorota and A’Dor Couture! I’ve always had a hard time shopping, and was very nervous about the wedding dress process. From start to finish...
, Dorota made me feel comfortable and beautiful. You truly have a personalized and private experience. At the first fitting, she put together several of her previous designs to create a dress custom-made for me. She will make your dreams come true, and create the most BEAUTIFUL perfect dress for your body. I tried a few other shops before seeing Dorota, and nowhere else comes close. You can tell this is Dorota’s passion, and she really cares about her brides. She is also so kind, welcoming, and incredibly patient. There is no place better to get your wedding gown. Run don’t walk!
Dorota is the most talented, understanding, patient, and kind-hearted person to work with. My experience at A’Dor Couture was nothing short of exquisite from start to finish. Dorot...
a helped me create the dress of my dreams by putting together parts of four different dresses she had already created. The process was intricate and absolutely seamless! Her attention to detail is outstanding and resulted in a dress that was so me and fit me like a glove. Not only did she create the dress of my dreams she also took the time to design and make a dress for my mom as well. We both got to feel so stunning and comfortable on the biggest day of my life. Words will never be able to express how blessed and genuinely thankful my mom and I feel to have been able to work with Dorota!
Getting my wedding dress from A'dor Couture was the best decision. Dorota made the dress of my DREAMS and it turned out incredible. She is extremely organized and I never had to wo...
rry for a second that anything would go wrong. She is extremely talented!! Highly recommend this bridal shop and Dorota.
Dorota, I can't thank you enough for the absolutely beautiful job you did! You made my wedding dress experience amazing and for that I am so grateful. Thank you for taking such goo...
d care of me and for making me a beautiful bride. A'Dor Couture deserves more than 5 stars. For all the Brides to be, make this your first stop because you will for sure say "Yes To The Dress". Thanks again!
Love A’dor Couture! Cant wait to get to wear my custom made wedding dress. Patient, caring, and kind! Took all of my thoughts and likes and put them into my dress.
Dorota is a genius. She has an incredible eye for detail, really knows what she is doing, and is so kind and thoughtful. Her prices are so reasonable too. I felt gorgeous on my wed...
ding day. She also designed and made my mom's dress for the big day! She is amazing and you should definitely support her top quality business!
Words cannot and will not ever express how grateful and blessed I feel to have had Dorota create my wedding dress of my dreams!! She works with you and your schedule. Her attention...
to detail is outstanding. She is so easy to work with and really listens to your every want and need. Thank you Dorota for everything, you are a true magician and artist!! 😍💕💖
Dorota is an absolute treasure. From the minute I walked in she was inviting and very knowledgeable. Her talent can’t be matched. I’m so happy that I found her to give me the dress...
of my dreams and make me feel beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for my dress and the alterations of my mother’s dress.
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience at A'dor. Dorota is incredible, patient and understanding, when I've reached out with wanting to change things and an...
unexpected weight gain. Dorota and her team are absolutely amazing.
Choosing A'Dor Couture and working with Dorota has been the best decision in all my wedding planning! After visiting so many different bridal boutiques, the second I stepped into A...
'Dor, I felt welcomed and knew my vision could become a reality. Dorota has made the process so easy and has gone out of her way to make sure every small detail is perfect. I highly recommend every bride choose A'Dor Couture, even if they are out of state, like me! This has been a 10/10 experience.
A'Dor Couture has the most beautiful and elegant wedding dresses. I have had the pleasure of the past few months of working with Dorota, the designer. As Miss Polonia Connecticut 2...
020, I am completely honored to have the chance to wear Dorota's exquisite gowns to my competitions as well as various celebrations. I am constantly complimented on the dresses I wear and their incredible detailing. Dorota is completely dedicated to the work she does, which makes buying your dress at A'Dor Couture even more special. Every time I walk into the boutique, I am blown away by her creativity and ability to successfully design various wedding dress styles. From sexy to elegant to simple to traditional, whatever you have in mind, she will have the perfect dress for you to make you feel beautiful on your special day. I highly recommend coming to A'Dor Couture and allowing them be a part of your wedding experience!
I highly recommend this bridal shop! Dorota is so talented, friendly, and makes you feel at home. From my first appointment my mom, grandma, moh and I had the studio all to ourselv...
es and were treated to champagne and macaroons. The process was so special and beautiful. I wanted a bottom with a different top to the dress and Dorota made me a completely custom gown in the material I wanted for an INCREDIBLE price within my budget with ALL ALTERATIONS included! She listened to all of my needs throughout the fittings. The dress is made for my body and was created using a muslin fitting first. The dress and veil are absolutely gorgeous and no one will have the same dress as me. It’s perfect and I cannot wait for my wedding! THANK YOU DOROTA!!!!!
I am so happy that I found my dress at A’Dor Couture. Dorota and her assistant truly made my wedding dress shopping experience a memorable one. Their knowledge, professionalism, fr...
iendliness, and responsiveness are second to none. I constantly found myself stuck between two dresses at other locations thinking “if only the designer paired that bottom with this top”. I was shocked to learn at A’Dor Couture I had the opportunity to work with the designer on the pattern, material of the dress, shape of the dress, etc. Dorota’s assistant was so well prepared for my appointment, she was able to use an app on her phone to show us what the changes would like, though I ended up falling in love with a dress without making any changes to it. Dorota’s dresses are unique and one of a kind and I promise you will have a fabulous experience regardless of making a purchase.
Dorota and Haley were absolutely AMAZING! From the moment I spoke with Dorota over the phone, I knew I would get the dress that I wanted from A'Dor Couture. Dorota is very passiona...
te and knowledgeable about what she does. I told the ladies my must haves (long sleeves, form fitting, slit, lace, and pockets) Dorota was able to nail 4 out 5 must haves, I think that is really impressive. Dorota didn't rush me and even had me try on something that she was working on for her new line. I definitely CAN NOT wait to see the finished product. My friend who was with me also decided during my visit that she would have Dorota design her wedding dress as well.
Such a great experience working with Dorota. I purchased all my wedding accessories from A'Dor and so glad I did (veil, tiara, belt). Everything was high quality and perfect. Dorot...
a has beautiful items and truly cares about her customers. Her shop is so pretty and clean. She handmade my veil and you could see how high quality her work is.
I had the most wonderful experience at A'dor Coture! My dress was handmade to perfection for my special day. The detail and material is absolutely gorgeous. Exceeded my expectation...
s. 10 out of 10.
Dorota was wonderful and helped me create a dress and style that I wanted and loved. Very professional and caring.
We had an amazing experience at A'Dor Couture! Dorota is so knowledgable and kind. Her dresses are incredibly beautiful and she provides very personalized assistance. I would highl...
y recommend A'Dor Couture to anyone shopping for a wedding dress!
Such a wonderful experience! They really listened to my needs and wants as a bride to be heard. A great place to go and really down to earth!
A’Dor Couture has been wonderful in helping me create the perfect dress for my wedding! Everyone there is gracious and more then wonderful! I will refer every bride to be I know!- ...
Melissa Matula the future Mrs. Englisch
We had a wonderful experience at A'Dor Couture trying on dresses! The owner and designer helped us personally and was fabulous. I was super indecisive about what I wanted and she w...
orked with me to help me find something that was absolutely perfect. It was private and intimate. Throughout the whole process, I felt that my concerns were heard.
Dorota is incredible!! Her attention to detail is unmatched and her designs are incredible! She makes every effort to have every bride’s vision come to fruition and has such a grea...
t eye! Her shop is super cute and clean as well! I have been trying to send every newly engaged bride here!
A’Dor was an amazing experience! The shop has unique styles that can be customized in the store. Dorota was so knowledgeable and helpful and made the dress buying process so much f...
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3695 Post Rd, Southport, CT
