The Wedding Dress

When I went shopping for my wedding dress, I had no idea what I wanted. Abbie was so kind and helpful and found the perfect dress for me! Abbie is very knowledgeable at what she does and has a large selection to pick from. I highly recommend using The Wedding Dress!

Abbie was AMAZING to work with. She was so patient and helpful, and very responsive any time I had questions. There was never any pressure to make a decision. She helped me find a dress that I loved and made sure it would arrive in time for my big day. I cannot recommend the Wedding Dress LLC enough!!!

Abbie at The Wedding Dress was absolutely amazing to work with! When I was shopping for my dress, I popped in there just to browse, and Abbie found my perfect dress after only trying two other dresses on. She has a gift! And beautiful inventory! Lots of different styles to choose from, and I loved that she let us pick what we wanted, while also suggesting things. She is a great communicator and fun to work with. Highly recommend this little shop!

Abbie from The Wedding Dress helped me pick my dream dress, it was honestly something I thought I would never wear but I tried it on and I instantly knew. I felt so skinny and beautiful. And it had POCKETS! Abbie kept me informed throughout the whole process like when my dress shipped to the store and when it arrived. She also helped pick out my belt, which really made the dress even more beautiful. I have never felt more beautiful in my life before and I have Abbie to thank for that. She also was very patient with my mom who tried on pretty much every Mother of the Bride dress at the store. I would recommend The Wedding Dress to everyone! It’s small but has beautiful dresses and you feel welcomed and comfortable

I had an amazing experience at The Wedding Dress, despite it being during COVID times with restrictions. The ladies here are so kind and helpful, and made the process so fun and easy. There are beautiful dresses, and I felt so beautiful in the dress I chose!

OMG after a terrible experience previously as looking for a wedding dress bwing an okder bride and not my first marriage. I happened to see this quaint shop. I decided to stop and try to regroup my self after my previous miserable experience elsewhere. Let me tell you my only regret is that I did not find this place first. The customer service was A+ . I kinda told them what I was looking for and they were amazing only problem now I have several choices. I am headed back with my MOH and will definitely be purchasing one of the beautiful options they have recommended. This place is amazing! Thank you so much!

I had such an amazing time picking out my wedding dress, and I would highly recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone! Dress Selection: The Wedding Dress was the second place I went to look for dresses, and it was such a great experience. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but nothing locked in within my budget. So we got to pull dresses, no matter the price, to narrow down the style. The team pulled a dress from the back that was the exact style and right in budget for me. I definitely had that “bridal moment”! Tailoring: We worked with DORIS in Downtown Middletown to have the dress tailored, and the process was incredibly quick and easy. Her pricing was very fair for the level of work she put into the dress, and she was very transparent with her charges. She also offers steaming of the dress and veil, which was a nice touch! Wedding Day: Our wedding was held up a mountain during a record-breaking snowstorm - over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions on the day of our wedding. While I wanted some snow on the ground, I think this was more than anyone planned for. I felt like a snow princess in a fairy tale. My dress was so beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for anything better!

I bought my dress the same day as my appointment! Because of this, I was given a credit for an accessory. So I also got my headpiece there and my bra which they shipped from NYC for me within a week. They have a variety of dresses and are plus size friendly!

Abbie is THE BEST! Going into dress shopping the only thing I knew I wanted in my dress was for it to have straps. I think a lot of brides probably have a much better idea of what they are looking for, but I wasn't quite sure. I thought for sure it would take a couple trips to different bridal salons for me to find the dress, but I found it my very first day shopping at The Wedding Dress. Abbie was so great to work with and made me feel comfortable expressing what I did or didn't like about the different dresses I tried on. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and I owe a lot of that to Abbie for helping me find my perfect dress!

Abbie was so professional and patient throughout the whole process! I truly walked into this process without knowing at all what I wanted. With Abbie’s help and expertise, I was able to find my dream dress that I get to wear on my big day!

I want to give a huge thank you to Abbie at The Wedding Dress! After trying on many dresses, she found me THE ONE. I am so in love with it and cannot wait to wear it in two days! Abbie was so supportive and accommodating, especially during this pandemic. With delivery delays, Abbie stayed on top of it, keeping me in the loop the whole time. Thank you so much for everything!

so helpful and amazing dresses!

I cannot thank Abbie at The Wedding Dress enough! I fell in love with a Lillian West dress online and called 6 stores around MA CT and NY to get my hands on this dress! Not one retailer had the dress. After being told many “no we don’t have that dress” and a few, “we can only get a lender dress to try on” I left my final voice message with Abbie at The Wedding dress. I got a quick call back from her and I told Abbie the style number, size, and color that I was hoping to try. She told me that she didn’t have the dress in her store but that she would call the manufacturer. She called me back, again very quickly, and told me she found it..style, size and color that I wanted! This came as a surprise to me because other salons had told me they could lend the dress from the manufacturer but not guarantee size or color, only the style. Since the manufacturer had only three dresses left in stock, two that were my size but not the color I wanted and one that was the color I wanted but not my size and would have broke my budget to alter it , I began to realize that my only hope was to buy the lended dress. I began to feel hopeless about ever being able to buy my dream dress because previously I was told stock on the style dress I wanted was not coming in until the end of August and therefore cutting it way to close for comfort for my September wedding. So I figured what was the sense of trying on the gown if I couldn’t buy it? I didn’t want to risk falling in love when I tried the dress on only to be unable to buy it, at least in time for my wedding. So when Abbie called me back I told Abbie about my dilemma . She told me that she had actually already asked for me but that they told her they don’t allow lender dresses to be sold, unless it was an emergency situation, only then would they allow me to buy it. Well when Abbie told me this I said “isn’t being in the middle of a Pandemic enough of an emergency”? Abbie must have agreed because she told me that she would call back and speak to the “higher ups” at the corporate level and try to get them to allow her to sell it to me and that she would call me back the next day. True to her word she called me back the next day and told me she was able to make it happen! They agreed to allow Abbie to sell me the loaner dress! Relieved and very thankful I eagerly waited a week to finally get my body into that dress and when I did, I could not get her zipped and buttoned fast enough! Stunning dress to look at but even better on me! Teary eyed and completely and utterly elated and quite frankly shocked at the way I was reacting and coming to the realization that it was the one I now couldn’t get my credit card out fast enough! Abbie graciously took 10 % off which made the dress $100 dollars under budget to boot! Thank you again Abbie! This experience felt like a miracle happened and you were the main force pushing to make it happen...all for me! No other salon gave attempts such as yours to get this desperate girl in her absolute dream dress but you! Thank you, thank you! ... and hey, look for those pictures of me in the dress on my wedding day landing in your inbox come this September! Mwah!

Abbie is amazing!! Look NO further!! She is so nice, caring and understanding. The second I put on “the” dress, she looked at me and we both immediately knew! She listened to my vision and worked with me to customize an already perfect dress to become my dress and to exactly what I wanted - And it is the dress of my dreams! Her option for a champagne Sunday is also amazing and so much fun! I personally enjoyed having the salon to myself, my girls and family - it made the experience that much more special! There are so many options at The Wedding Dress, I guarantee you will find something for you! Call Abbie today :)

I had such a wonderful experience. The staff and owner are friendly and helpful. They listen to what you want in a dress (including budget) and really help you find the right dress. I put on dresses at the higher end of my budget, but everyone, including the sales person agreed that the dress on the lower end was the one. It was amazing not to feel pressured into getting the wrong dress for a better sale for them. Their selection contains a very wide range of prices and styles to choose from. I went to larger salons that seemed to have less options. They also have many unique dresses.I have not seen my dress anywhere else! I also got my veil and a belt for my dress there. Overall, I could not have hoped for a better experience.

The Wedding Dress is by far the best place to get your wedding dress!!! Abbie and Shelley were both amazing. They were super accommodating, friendly, professional and honest. They suggested dresses that flattered my figure and made me feel super comfortable trying on different dresses. I had such a great experience here and I highly reccommend theThe Wedding Dress as your first stop for all wedding dress shopping.

Great selection of different dresses - and the owner Abbie is really kind and great to work with! We really enjoyed our visit here

Where do I begin. I started my shopping for my wedding dress at a consignment shop that was highly recommended to myself and other brides on a Facebook group that I am part of. Because my then fiance and I were on a strict budget for our wedding, I figured I could find something "good enough" at a second hand store, or a consignment shop and stay well below my budget. Well that was a disaster! That shop made me feel underappreciated and less than beautiful! Two things that I thought a bride was supposed to experience with dress shopping. I left that shop and knew I had another appointment to go to at The Wedding Dress in Portland. I went to lunch with my neice, had a cocktail in hopes that it would ease my mind - it didn't. I felt disgusting. We arrived at The Wedding Dress and sat in the parking lot for an hour before the appointment. I almost drove away a few times just because I was so disheartened. Boy am I glad I didn't!!! I walked into the shop at my appointment time and the first few thing I remember were the smell, it was so clean and fresh and relaxing (not moth balls and misty!), the brightness of the dresses (and there was A LOT of dresses), and the sound of three voices greeting me with excitement and happiness! Those three voices turned out to be Shelley, Abbie and Lisa. I almost wanted to cry. I explained to the three ladies how my past experience was and they told me "That is not how it is supposed to be! We got this! You pick out some dresses you want to try on and we'll take it from there!" They made me feel appreciated. They made me feel beautiful. They made me feel so important. It was an amazing experience! The dress I chose was a Justin Alexander dress, which was ironic because the original dress I wanted was his design as well but totally different (lace actually). The dress was strapless and I needed straps to be designed and put on and the seamstress that works with The Wedding Dress, Dora, was AMAZING! After ordering the dress and when the dress came in, my experience just blossomed more with the ladies! I really can't sing their praises enough! I am not a skinny size 4 kind of bride. So I was discouraged to start with but not once when I tried on dresses did I ever feel that I was overweight or not beautiful! Abbie, Shelley and Lisa know how to make you feel absolutely stunning and help you every step of the way! I couldn't be happier with my experience and will stop in to visit the ladies from time to time! Highly recommend this little shop in Portland that makes you feel like a million bucks from the moment you step in it till the moment you leave with your gown!

A special thank you to Abbie for 5-start customer service. She went above and beyond to resolve an issue with a mother of the bride dress. She is compassionate and professional. We had extreme confidence in her and her ability to make sure the end result was nothing but perfect. Her recommended seamstress, Dora, was a joy to work with. She is easy going, pleasant, experienced, positive, and does exceptional work. We would highly recommend The Wedding Dress, and Dora! Sarah & Nancy

I visited 6 different shops when looking for my dress and definitely had the best experience at The Wedding Dress. Abbie & her team were patient and accommodating when I needed to come back a few times to make up my mind on the dress. They were also flexible in working with my schedule which was helpful and much appreciated. The shop offers several different designers, styles, and price ranges and I loved being able to browse them all to figure out what I wanted. I definitely recommend The Wedding Dress!

The Wedding Dress was welcoming, friendly and so helpful!! They have a gorgeous range of dresses! They were personal in their help and guidance and really took the time to get to know me as a bride!! Highly recommend!!

I shopped at several bridal stores in search of my dress and I am so glad that I found the one at The Wedding Dress! The customer service was amazing - always quick to respond to any questions, and very helpful in staying organized, getting my dress altered and even finding accessories to go with it! Abbie is so friendly and professional!! 100% going to tell every bride to go there!

My experience at The Wedding Dress was more than I could have hoped for! Lisa was very kind, helpful, and patient! She allowed my mother and I to look around the store and gather all the dresses we liked. She then helped with trying them on, offered some great advice, and did not pressure me to make a decision. The Wedding Dress has a very good selection of bridal gowns, and I was able to find the perfect dress within an hour of trying on gowns. Despite my wedding being 6 months away, they did not make me feel even the slightest bit nervous about my dress not arriving on time. Lisa's measurements were so on point that I will need minimal alterations! Abby was also very helpful in keeping me up to date with the shipping delay due to the 4th of July holiday. I would highly recommend this bridal shoppe to anyone looking for an amazing experience from start to finish!

I had a wonderful experience with Abbie at the Wedding Dress LLC this past weekend. We had a Champagne Sunday experience that was better than even expected! Abbie was wonderful, supplying us with Champagne and snacks as we shopped around the store. Her knowledge was really helpful and she helped make my vision come to life on my dress...so I said YES! It was all around a great day. The shop had a great selection of designers/styles/selection and my mother was even able to try on some MOB dresses as well. A+. Thanks Abbie and The Wedding Dress!

I highly recommend The Wedding Dress for any bride-to-be! The prices are reasonable, the dresses are beautiful with varying styles, and the service is absolutely fantastic. My first bridal shopping experience elsewhere didn't go well, and I was quite nervous I wouldn't find the style I was looking for. However, from the moment I stepped into The Wedding Dress and met my consultant, Lisa, I immediately had a sigh of relief. I cannot say enough kind words about her. She truly listened to my vision, picked a great selection of dresses for me to try, and made me feel genuinely comfortable throughout the appointment. Because the dress I chose was so simple, she also showed me a lot of great options to help it stand out. Please check this quiet, little shop out! It will be so worth your time!

I highly recommend The Wedding Dress to any bride who wants a personable and fun experience finding their wedding dress! Their new location is beautiful with a variety of styles and accessories! Also, if you buy your dress on the first visit you get credit for an accesory or shoes! Thank you Abbie and Lisa for helping me find the perfect wedding dress and accessories!

Went to the Wedding Dress for bridesmaids dresses. Lisa was absolutely fantastic! Very attentive to each or my bridesmaid and was more than willing to walk us through the process and help. The shop offers a wide range of colors and selection of dress styles. Would highly recommend to any bride!

I went searching for a mother of the bride dress at The Wedding Dress. After going to multiple stores and not finding anything I was SO relieved when I found not one but MULTIPLE options! This store had amazing selection for all styles! Abbie assisted me and she did such an amazing job! The new store is stunning and makes you feel relaxed. I felt glamorous and beautiful in the dress I choose. Their customer service is above and beyond any bridal store I have ever stepped foot in. They are not pushy and truly care to help you find something you love. I will recommend the wedding dress to everyone I know!

The wedding dress not only made me feel the most comfortable trying on my first round of dresses but had great styles for women with curves. The outstanding customer service from shop Owner abbie can not be missed. You can really tell she takes much pride in this line of work and making a Bride feel her best! I highly recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone who is looking for a memorable experience.

If I could give The Wedding dress in Portland, Ct 100 stars I would! I booked a champagne Sunday With Abbie in their new location! How fun! The provided snacks and mimosas for me and my bridal party and we had the whole place to ourselves! Abbie was super professional and so was her assistant Mattie! I went in there not sure about what would look good on me and Abbie picked out the perfect style that made me say yes to the dress!! And they give you a 10% discount if you get your bridesmaids gowns there!! I will he sending everyone I know to The Wedding Dress!! Love, love, love them!

Words cannot describe how amazing my experience was at The Wedding Dress! We did a champagne Sunday which came with the whole store to ourselves. Abbie did such an amazing job with setting out champagne and snacks then helped me find my dream dress! It was truly the most amazing experience I had and I wouldn’t want to have it any other way!!

I cannot express how amazing The Wedding Dress is. Their new beautiful boutique is stunning! They have a huge selection of gowns for a smaller store and so many different designs, truly something for everyone! Abbie Helped me and she was truly the best. She was so knowledgeable and genuinely wanted to help me find the dress of my dreams. After going to 7 different boutiques I wasn’t finding anything and just wasn’t connecting with any of my the bridal stylists. I was so relieved when I met Abbie and went to her store. She took all the stressful thoughts away and I had a blast at my appointment! I found the dress of my dreams and I couldn’t be happier. I will continue to recommend this shop to everyone! Thanks again to all the girls at The Wedding Dress!

I loveeeeeee this store! I found my dream wedding dress here, and the lovely Abbie helped me find it. Before I found THE dress, I had shopped around at different places but nothing really stood out to me. I stopped by The Wedding Dress, and although it seemed like a smaller store compared to others, there were still a wide variety of dresses. I picked some out, and liked the dresses but still didn't find the one. Abbie stepped in, and with her expertise, she picked a dress for me to try in - lo and behold, this was it! I literally felt like a princess in the dress, the color/material/ruffles were just perfect. AND to make it even more perfect, Abbie helped with the accessories as well!!!!! Fast forward a few months to the actual wedding day - my husband loved the dress (he still gushes about it 'til this day), and could not picture me in anything else other than the Casablanca dress I chose. Thank you Abbie and The Wedding Dress!!!!!

They say your wedding will be one of the best days of your life but I also think all the stops during planning are too! From the moment I arrived at The Wedding Dress I felt comfortable and welcome! They made my experience fun and relaxed! They have a large assortment for such a small elegant place! I found the perfect gown with the help of Shelley the owner! She knew exactly the look I was going for and guided me to help me find a stunning gown! I can not thank her and all the staff enough! I can’t wait until my wedding day because I know I will truly look gorgeous! Thank you girls!!! ♥️

I got my gown at The Wedding Dress in Portland, CT and could not be happier. I had an amazing experience from the moment I walked through the door. The selection available at The Wedding Dress was perfect. There are just enough dresses and the perfect variety! I had been to 3 shops before The Wedding Dress, and found that the selections were overwhelming and it seemed impossible to "weed" through everything there. The girls at The Wedding Dress attend fashion shows and trunk shows before carefully handpicking the gowns they want at the shop! The designer gowns carried at The Wedding Dress are the most recent and stylish, right off the runway! Abbie and Shelly were so helpful and open to any requests or suggestions I had. I knew I wanted something fitted and they helped me find exactly the dress I was looking for, without pushing different styles on me. I found the most amazing dress with help from Abbie and Shelly. I could not be happier and would recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone!

This lovely little bridal shop is amazing! I found The Wedding Dress because they are the only place anywhere near Boston or NYC that sells dresses from Lea Ann Belter. Her dresses are amazing, and if you like them, then The Wedding Dress is the place for you! What makes this place even more special though, is the kindness of everyone there! We worked with Shelley, who was responsive and helpful, and made sure to help me get the dresses I wanted to try on. She was so friendly, and was so nice to my little 1 year old niece who came to all my visits! I went to a few different bridal shops in my search, but no place made me feel quite so at home like The Wedding Dress did. Shelley also recommended Dora, a seamstress down the road, who did beautiful work on my dress. Thank you, The Wedding Dress, for helping me feel so beautiful!

I really enjoyed my experience at The Wedding Dress. They had some great options. The staff was very attentive and helpful. My only complaint is that there was only one person working at the store when I was trying on dresses. I could hear the phone ringing in the back and a few other people come in for various reasons that she had to turn away. I enjoyed my experience, but there was no one else to answer the phone or work with customers dropping in for pick ups, etc.

The Wedding Dress was great to work with! They were accommodating and have beautiful dresses for good prices. They made me feel like a princess when I picked out my dress and when I went to try it on for the first time. We were even there over our appointment time and I never felt rushed at any time. Another bonus was the addition of a $150 gift since I bought my dress in my first visit. I would recommend The Wedding Dress to any bride looking for their dress.

I highly recommend The Wedding Dress. I went to a few different places in the area and wasn't impressed by the service. Once I found my dress at The Wedding Dress, I knew I didn't need to look anywhere else. Shelley is so sweet, I love that they make appointments to give you the one on one experience. She makes you feel like a princess. The dresses are gorgeous, I found my dream dress and the prices are reasonable. She has quality designers that are beautiful and well made. Do not waste your time going to a David's Bridal or a big box shop, shop small business! You will not be disappointed!

Shelley and the rest of her team at The Wedding Dress are AMAZING!! After a failed appointment at another boutique close by, my friends and I discovered TWD. I am so glad we did!! I only had TWO MONTHS until I needed the dress in my possession, and they made it happen! Even though they were very busy, and I was a walk in, they still made sure I felt special. I recommend them to anyone and everyone!

I had a great experience buying my dress at The Wedding Dress. Lisa was so wonderful to work with and really helped me make the right decision. I would highly recommend The Wedding Dress!

Shelley and the rest of The Wedding Dress staff have been absolutely amazing during my search for a wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. Before my bridal appointment at The Wedding Dress, I had thought I found my wedding gown already, but I was pleasantly surprised with what we found at The Wedding Dress. The dresses there are stunning and my mom, friends, and I had such a great time picking one out. There is only one appointment at a time, so of all the attention is on you. They helped me try on dresses within my budget and Shelley and Lisa basically made a miracle happen with the dress of my dreams. I cannot wait to wear it on my wedding day! After searching many boutiques and websites, I decided to have my bridesmaids order their dresses with Shelley as well. The bridesmaids receive 10% off their order when the bride gets her dress there. Shelley has been patient and gone above and beyond in my search for dresses in the correct color. We found exactly what I was hoping for!! I am looking forward to our appointment this winter when all of the girls are going to pick out which dress they want to wear. Shelley and her staff will make you feel like family. I am so glad she has been a part of my wedding planning process. I will be forever grateful for her help!

I came here looking for a formal dress as a guest of a wedding. They had an amazing selection of dresses and the staff was so kind and welcoming. They immediately pulled dresses based on my body type and I looked through as well and chose a few. They were very knowledgeable and had great genuine feedback for me on every dress. I will be returning again for any other event I have!

If you want to feel comfortable, welcome and have fun with your weddding dress experience, this is the place for you! These ladies are amazing and know what looks good on every body type. Out of all the shops I visited they were the best experience. Very down to earth and sweet ladies, never once made me feel pressured to buy. If I could give 10 stars I would! I found a beautiful formal gown for an event from them, left extremely happy!

Amazing experience! I went looking and did not buy on my first visit. The customer service was excellent and these girls made me feel so welcome. I never felt pressured to buy, they were sincerely trying to help me find my dream gown! Their knowledge and recommendations made the process so smooth. I ended up going back and buying my gown from them. Best boutique in CT hands down!