About this vendor
Bridal Affection located in Hamden, CT, is a wedding salon specializing in sourcing designer wedding gowns for your most special occasion. The dress can be one of the most important parts of your wedding day. It can help you to look and feel your best when all eyes are on you. This company helps to make this big decision easier and your dream come true.
Bridal Affection aims to make stunning designer wedding gowns available by offering two options: a Flagship Salon and Sample Salon in one location. Gather your loved ones for a luxurious afternoon of discovering dresses from your favorite designers. Their dedicated team is on hand to help you achieve the ideal style for your dream wedding day.
Their selection of high-quality, designer wedding gowns have been handpicked by their stylists from American and European designers. For a complete look, choose from Bridal Affection’s variety of accessories such as sashes and belts, crown and tiaras, and gorgeous veils. Caring for your dress after the wedding is made easy with their dry cleaning and gown preservation service.
Details
Accessories
- Hair Accessories
- Headbands
- Pins, Combs & Clips
- Tiaras
- Sashes & Belts
- Veils
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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Absolutely recommend! My visit to Bridal Affection was my second time trying on wedding dresses. I did not think I was going to find anything and thought it would be an appointment...
to try on dresses to help narrow down the style of dress I would like.
Fast forward, I said "yes" to the dress! I highly recommend Bridal Affection! I had a wonderful experience. Clearly, they surpassed all of my expectations since I walked out with a dress.
First, the staff was incredibly kind and so patient while I tried on dresses. I probably tried on about 12 different dresses, retrying on a handful for my final decision-making. They were supportive and kindly kept me focused when my mom was being a little difficult on Facetime as we went through the final dresses. (They could tell I was getting annoyed with mom's lack of focus and helpfulness.) I went during a huge sample sale, and they had so many beautiful options. (My dress was only $500 for a designer gown!) The selection was amazing, and there are multiple dresses I would have been happy with, but, of course, I found the one I loved the most. I can only imagine what the selection would be like if I wasn't only looking at samples that day!
Mel is amazing. I caught up with her months after I purchased my dress, and she remembered me, my family, and the exact dress I purchased, which I think speaks so much to her as a store owner! I also learned that Mel and her husband own both Bridal Affection in Hamden and Bridal Trousseau in New Haven. I only got to experience Bridal Affection, but I imagine Bridal Trousseau would be a similar experience if you're looking! I cannot recommend Bridal Affection enough!
I was very adamant about wanting to find a dress that I could try on in person--I did not want an online shopping experience for my wedding dress. I knew it would be hard with my budget, but I am in love with my dress and absolutely loved my experience at Bridal Affection!
At my first visit I brought my future sister-in-law and we found 2 amazing--and very opposite--dresses. Two weeks later, I brought my mom back, we re-tried one I had tried the prev...
ious visit and *the feeling* (that I was sure I wouldn't feel since I worked in bridal before and have worn HUNDREDS of dresses) FINALLY HIT ME. I said yes to the most elegant maggie sottero dress (my FAVORITE designer) that felt authentically me. I'm getting married at 36, and so many dresses lately feel too youthful. So happy we found this sophisticated gown. Ava and Mel were so sweet and supportive. I'm an indecisive person and I felt supported and encouraged to try different things. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend Bridal Affection to any brides-to-be. Thanks again ladies!
Bridal Affection went above and beyond for me in my search for dresses, provided more understanding and kindness than any other vendor I looked at in CT, and I ended up finding my ...
dream dress after three appointments with them. Ava was an amazing stylist, and the team all made me and my family feel included and supported during this stressful process. They are size inclusive and have so many unique dresses that nowhere else had. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a wedding dress!
The family at Bridal Trousseau and Bridal Affection were wonderful! I had such an amazing experience with Yvonne, Mel, Kelly, Ide, and Ava. I would highly recommend their bridal sh...
ops! They made me and my mother feel welcomed, comfortable, and special. We had an excellent time there. All the staff are very familiar with the designers, styles, and materials. Also, what is available because I needed to get my dress a couple of months before my wedding, and they were accommodating in helping me find my dress. Thanks, Yvonne. Also, the staff went above and beyond with cleaning my dress so I could wear it a second time! I could not say anything bad, they are truly a one-of-a-kind place, and I would recommend it to anyone getting married! Especially thanks to Kelly and Ide, you two are exquisite! I can't thank them enough for making me feel beautiful for my wedding day!
This was my first appointment dress shopping. Ava did a great job picking out dresses that were a close match to the sample pictures I sent over. I loved the privacy of the exclusi...
ve bride n bubbly appointment. And I ended up finding my dress.
I absolutely Love Mel and her staff at Bridal Affection . They were patient, encouraging, funny and transparent. Not to mention they have a huge selection of dresses for all sizes...
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Beyond all expectations
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bridal Affection! Mel was amazing, kind, encouraging and made the whole experience more than I could have asked for. I have ...
had my eye on a dress for years and sadly it was discontinued. I found a sample dress at Bridal Affection. I drove from out of state to try on the dress, along with many other beautiful dresses. Ultimately, I said "Yes" to my sample dress and now I cannot wait for the day! Thank you Mel for the incredible experience!
I had the best experience finding my wedding dress at Bridal Affection! My sister booked a Bride N Bubbly appointment, and it was amazing. I loved the privacy of the appointment, a...
nd Samantha was such a pleasure to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and special. The gowns were also so affordable! Highly recommend for any bride who wants to look amazing without breaking the bank.
Samantha was absolutely amazing in helping me discover the perfect wedding gown! She made the whole process feel like a breeze, and I felt completely at home. The store layout made...
it super easy to navigate, and every dress was just stunning. It truly made for an unforgettable experience!
Samantha was wonderful to work with. They have a wonderful selection of dresses in a variety of price ranges. It was a great experience from start to finish.
Wonderful experience at Bridal Affection!
Beautiful Dresses for every taste… .
Amazing experience! Service and intake was personable and thorough. Samantha was especially terrific in helping me figure out both what I didn't want in a dress and what I wanted. ...
I ended up cancelling a second appointment that I had that day and saying YES to the dress at Bridal Affection. Highly recommend Bridal Affection!
Amazing, detailed, and personalized experience.
Mel and Samantha were amazing. I primarily worked with Samantha and before my appointment she requested inspiration photos of my dream dress to better prepare. Samantha was extreme...
ly personable and did not pressure me in any way. I picked several dresses and ended up falling in love with a dress that Samantha picked out after reviewing my inspiration and getting a feel of my personality.
Mel and Samantha were able to open another appointment for me the next day so I could sleep on my options. It should be noted that prior to my visit at the boutique I was feeling stressed and defeated after trying on several other dresses at another location and not loving a single one.
After deciding I was completely obsessed with the gown they offered to customize the dress even more to make it completely the “one”. I had an impeccable experience and I could not recommend this business more.
These women clearly know what they are doing and they have the professionalism to back it. I’m looking forward to continuing my wedding journey with them.
Mel and Samantha helped me choose my wedding dress. They made me feel super comfortable during my appointment. They listened to me and were able to guide me to find my perfect dres...
s!
I cannot say enough good things about Bridal Affection and especially Mel! My experience there was everything I had hoped dress shopping would be. This was my first and only dress ...
shopping stop. We scheduled a Bride n Bubbly appointment and my guests really enjoyed themselves as well. We were greeted at the door by Mel when we got there and as we walked in there were signs everywhere saying welcome with my name on it. She really put a LOT of time and effort into making this appointment so special for me and my guests. Mel was very attentive, patient, and she really listened to what I liked and didn’t like and it was clear to me she is very experienced in what she does and also really enjoys it. She was careful not to let me try on dresses over my budget, and she knew exactly where specific dresses in her shop were that I wanted to try on. My appointment even went slightly over the booked appointment time and she still let me try on a few more dresses and we didn’t feel rushed to finish our appointment. Mel was not pushy at all like some salespeople can be and that really took so much pressure off and made the experience all around even more enjoyable. I found my dress and it was exactly what I had dreamed of. Bridal Affection should be your #1 stop when you are dress shopping. The variety, price points, service, atmosphere, etc are top tier. I highly recommend Bridal Affection!
Samantha was amazing when helping me look at dresses. She was so patient and kind as I am a very indecisive bride. She pulled even more gowns as I mentioned particular things I lik...
ed. They have a tremendous showroom! I unfortunately didn’t find a dress there, I wish I did! I would recommend them to everyone! They were wonderful, such a hidden gem!
I can not say enough great things about Bridal Affection! Every employee was so friendly and really made you feel like a part of their family. Especially Mel and Samantha. They enc...
ouraged me to try some things a little out of my usual, it paid close attention to what I liked and didn’t. If you are looking for a great dress shop to find something for your big day I would absolutely recommend them.
I had a great experience from the moment Mel opened the door. The shop has a large selection of gowns for various budgets. I was encouraged to try on as many dresses as I wanted an...
d given all the time and information to make an informed decision. I felt comfortable and welcomed the entire time, and this was my best experience at a bridal shop. I am so happy that I found my wedding gown here!
I had an amazing experience! Just when panic and anxiety had settled in because I thought I missed my window to find my dress, along came the owner and a lovely bridal expert to he...
lp me find my perfect gown!
Bridal affection has an array of BEAUTIFUL bridal gowns both in their flagship and sample stores. I was allowed the opportunity to try on as many dresses as my heart desired - I even tried on the same dress 3 times in one appointment. In addition, walked around in the gown and even tried it on with a veil.
I said yes to the boutique, yes to the service, yes to the amazing vibe and YESSSSS to the dress!
PS - it’s woman owned and black owned…a huge plus for me!
I chose this place based off of the reviews and it being black owned. The staff was amazing, patient, and listen to all my needs. I’m so blessed to have found this place to nail do...
wn my ideal wedding dress for my special day. Thank you for making my vision a reality.
I had an amazing Bride & Bubbly event this weekend and Toni was amazing. She accommodated me, my three friends and two mothers for a fabulous afternoon of wedding dress shopping. I...
couldn’t decide between two styles and Toni came to the rescue to create an addition to one dress that took elements of both to create exactly what I was looking for! I LOVE my dress. Thank you, Bridal Affection!
I had the most amazing experience at Bridal Affection! The owners of the shop happen to be there during my appointment and they were beyond friendly. Toni was my stylist and she ma...
de my day unforgettable!! I’m so glad I found Bridal Affection and officially ‘said YES to my dress!’
I had such a great experience finding my wedding dress here. From the moment we arrived, someone was at the front door holding it open for us and greeting us politely. Ebony assist...
ed me with finding my dress and she was BEYOND helpful and patient. She even walked me around the store as I had a dress on, holding the train while I peered at some other dresses. The dress I found was the SECOND DRESS I tried on and this was my FIRST appointment EVER! Such a lovely experience altogether and I highly recommend.
I had a wonderful experience here. It was my first and only salon I visited and Zoey helped me to find my dress! They had a beautiful selection and I felt so comfortable. My guests...
and I had a great time with the Bride n' Bubbly package. Highly recommend Bridal Affection!
My Bride and Bubbly appointment with Toni was more than I could have dreamed of. Toni is an absolute sweetheart and REALLY knows her stuff. She worked within my budget to help me p...
ick several beautiful dresses to try on. I brought my two best friends, mom and grandma with me and everyone felt like she really connected with them and made the appointment special. At the end of the appointment I said yes to my dream dress and I cannot WAIT til I can wear it again. At lunch we all talked about how much fun we had. Truly an experience I will cherish forever. Thank you so much, this was one of the most special days of my life <3 :)
I had my first ever dress appointment at Bridal Affection and my consultant, Toni, made it a wonderful experience! She was very knowledgeable and insisted "no question is a silly q...
uestion" which helped to ease my nerves. She made sure I felt completely comfortable throughout my whole visit, and I appreciate that, because of her I highly recommend.
I absolutely LOVED my experience at Bridal Affection. Toni was an absolute sweetheart. She listened to what I wanted and the first dress I tried on, was the one I ended up going wi...
th 😍. The reviews I read before coming here were not at all, a lie. I cannot wait for my accessories and fitting appointment.
The bridal attendants/ stylists that work there are so warm, welcoming, knowledgeable on all the bridal style! What a great experience overall! I love it and walked out with my bea...
utiful gown that captured EVERYTHING I wanted/ dreamed of. Just overall great experience with LOTS of different styles AND sizes! So so happy. Truly.
I found this place by chance on Google and loved that they sold samples as an option. I walked in having almost no idea what I wanted and 2 hours later I walked out of the building...
with my dress! There were not 1 but 2 saleswomen helping me the whole time, and the owner was super helpful as well. They have a huge selection of discounted designer dresses and the option to buy them new. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a wedding dress!
I had a Bride and Bubbly appointment with Toni. It was a relaxing atmosphere and Toni really listened to what I liked and didn’t. My guests were able to browse and pick out dresses...
as well. In the end I walked out with my dream dress and great memories! Thank you!!
I went to 4 bridal appointments before coming here and leaving with a YES! The store is spacious and clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and overall it wasn't overwhelmi...
ng like some stores. Can't wait for my dress to come in!
Great selection wonderful staff specially Toni . I recommend Bridal Affection 100% to any Bride . They take the time to talk to understand all ur questions and concerns... I love ...
them ... Thank u for making me feel so comfortable .... and Maybe this is the place that Iam going To Said Yes To The DRESS
Great experience wedding dress shopping with Toni! They have a great selection including dresses you can get right off the rack and ones you can order. Everyone was so helpful and ...
friendly.
Great selection, wonderful staff, incredible prices!
I said YES to the dress!! (Not the one in the picture btw) but I recommend this shop to anyone looking for expertise and an amazing experience! I drove by one day and decided to ta...
ke a look! Mel’s service was phenomenal! She wasn’t pushy, she understood my concerns and had tons of knowledge about designers, shapes and material! I went back today and tried on my favs for my mom to see, and we found the one!!! Mel helped me fall in love with myself and that feeling is something I cannot put into words! You will not be disappointed with this shop!! If you’re looking for a wedding dress, put them at the top of your list!
Created such a beautiful and flawless experience!! Mel and Mary were so great ! Would recommend to everyone! If I could 1000 stars .......
Contact
1125 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Bridal Affection