About this vendor
The White Dress by The Shore provides brides-to-be with an unforgettable experience as they shop for their dream dress in Clinton, CT on the Connecticut shoreline. You and your loved ones can browse through the stylish collection stocked in the quaint antique-style house with a talented team of specialists there to help you along the way.
Owner Beth has always had a love of fashion and the retail industry, with years of experience working for top designers. Putting that invaluable knowledge to good use, Beth opened The White Dress by The Shore in 2004 and has enjoyed every second of working with nearly-weds and their loved ones.
Book a private shopping appointment and enjoy having the entire salon just for you and your party. Complimentary champagne and sweet or savory snacks are provided while you work with the stylists to find a gown perfect for you. Fur rentals are offered for chillier weather, and when the big day is over, your gown can be beautifully preserved for generations to come. Start making memories with loved ones before the big day even rolls around and enjoy special time with your party while you shop 'til you drop.
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- Veils
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- Woman-owned Business
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- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Flower Girl Dresses
- Shower & Party Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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I had an amazing experience with TWD, especially as a plus size bride. First, the entire process even before the appointment is game changing. They give you multiple opportunities for you to show them and communicate to them what you’re looking for. It felt like they really cared about being prepared for my specific wants and making my appointment special. When I arrived, they already had some dresses pulled and ready to go that were exactly in the styles and shapes that I loved. Mariah then proceeded to work with me on trying dresses and explaining elements to me about each. She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Beth, the owner, also popped in multiple times to not just help out but to hype me up too. I never once felt like a plus size bride, just a regular bride whose wants were actually listened to. With their help and guidance I was able to find a perfect dress that made me feel beautiful and was customized to exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been to several bridal stores before and I can confidently say, TWD is the best of the best, by far. From start to finish, I have never seen or experienced a bridal store care so much about you as a bride - NO STORE does it like they do!! My experience with them truly blew me away.
My experience at The White Dress was absolutely spectacular! Even though I completely changed direction with the desired dress style at my appointment, Flo effortlessly found me stunning gowns to try on - she read my reaction and knew what gown to try on next. Every gown in the store is of the highest quality. They were also incredibly helpful in providing me with information on seamstresses, shoes, and gown cleaning & preservation.
I can't say enough good things about my experience with The White Dress by the Shore! As soon as I arrived I knew that I was in good hands. I chose to do a White Carpet Experience and completely think that it was worth it! I had a private shopping experience when the store was closed. I was able to bring multiple people with me to help me find my dream dress! I loved looking online at dresses prior to my appointment to get an idea of what styles I might like and wanted to try on! I thought this was extremely helpful. I worked with Olivia for my White Carpet Experience and I truly couldn't have been any happier with her. She was so much fun to work with! She asked great questions as I tried on dresses and helped me narrow down what I liked and didn't like, and brought me more dresses based on the styles I liked. I never felt like I was being pressured to make a decision and she helped guide me to finding the dress of my dreams. When I went to pick up my dress and try it on, I again worked with Olivia to design a custom veil that would perfectly fit with my dress. She had great advice veil length, style and helped me create the perfect veil! Olivia is such an asset to their team! I would recommend The White Dress by the Shore and Olivia to anyone!!
The wedding day was perfect, better than we ever dreamed and my dress was such a huge part of that!!! I am love with my dress, I wish I could wear it every day! I knew from the moment I saw the Lexington by Kelly Faetanini in the catalog before my appointment that it would be the one! Thank you to the shop and my personal stylist Mariah who was with me every step of the way. I felt so special as soon as I walked in. The shop itself is gorgeous and it felt like such a personal experience for me and my family that joined me. Every appointment was special and memorable! I’d give them 10/10 stars if the knot would let me
The White Dress by The Shore is a lovely bridal dress shop. I loved how intimate of an experience it was and they had a great selection of dresses. However, there were a couple aspects that I was not impressed with. First, they charge a fee for an appointment (deducted if you purchase a dress, but still). I went to numerous other stores and not a single one of them charged a fee for an appointment. Next, they brought in a gown from one of the designers they sell for me to try on (another fee). However, I was disappointed to find out that after they had charged me a fee to bring in the dress, they had apparently ordered the same dress to have in store, so I didn't actually need to have a sample ordered. It would have been nice if they had told me this. Lastly, I was taken back by them asking for a tip after purchasing a gown from them.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience with The White Dress By The Shore! From the moment I walked in, it was clear that this bridal boutique was something truly special. They helped me find the perfect wedding dress that I knew my future husband would love, and their attention to detail and personalized service made all the difference.
One of the highlights was the incredible White Carpet Experience. This exclusive service allowed me to have a private shopping appointment on a Sunday when the store was closed. The boutique was beautifully set up, complete with champagne and sweet treats, creating a luxurious and intimate atmosphere. To top it all off, they even provided a professional photographer to document the special event, making the entire experience felt magical and memorable.
Being able to share this day with my mom, maid of honor, and aunt, who was also my flower girl, made it all the more special. We loved every moment of the White Carpet Experience so much that we booked their Bridesmaid Soiree months later to find dresses for my bridal party. The selection was stunning, and we found beautiful dresses that perfectly matched our vision.
A special thank you to Shana, who guided us through the entire process with warmth and expertise. From choosing my wedding gown to selecting bridesmaid dresses and accessories, she made sure every detail was perfect. Her dedication and passion for helping brides shine made the entire experience unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a bridal boutique that goes above and beyond, I highly recommend The White Dress By The Shore. Their exceptional service and unique experiences will make your wedding dress journey truly magical!
Thank you so much to the crew at WDbtS for helping me find truly the most beautiful dress I could have imagined for my wedding day AND for helping me find a last minute rehearsal dinner outfit. You helped make my wedding day so special! Brides—definitely check out this bridal shop, it will be worth it!
I booked my appointment to find my dress and between the time I booked it and the appointment’s date, my mom unfortunately fell down a flight of stairs and broke her neck (for clarity, she is doing great and is fully healed!). I called White Dress by the Shore to ensure that they had room in the first floor suite and they went above and beyond to ensure that my appointment was accessible to my mom. This is just the tip of the iceberg of the multiple ways the staff exemplified their commitment to providing a seamless experience for brides & their families. While at my appointment, the staff were extremely attentive and listened to what I was looking for in a dress, eventually pulling what would become my wedding dress. Additionally, the staff connected me with a veil restoration specialist to recomb and brighten the antique, heirloom veil I would be using, and connected me with the sweetest, most reasonably priced, & easy to deal with seamstress, Pat Van Tassel, who could not have been a more perfect fit. To say that my experience far exceeded my expectations would be an understatement.
I had the best experience wedding dress shopping at White Dress By The Shore! Olivia, my stylist, helped pull such a variety of dresses and helped me narrow in on the type of dress I wanted. Throughout the whole process of trying on and deciding, Olivia could not have been more helpful! I absolutely loved the dress I ended up choosing and couldn’t have imagined a better spot to do my wedding dress shopping!
I had an amazing experience finding my wedding dress. I attended their spring sample sale where my stylist had dresses prepared for me based on my preferences I submitted prior to my appointment. We tried on different styles to find one I liked best and we were able to find the one! The team was kind and friendly. I loved the experience I had at The White Dress by The Shore!
I had the most amazing time wedding dress shopping at The White Dress. Olivia was so much fun to work with, extremely professional, and made finding my dream dress a breeze. She already had dresses picked out when I arrived based on my online look book favorites and the questionnaire I completed the day before my appointment. After I tried on those initial dresses, Olivia pulled more options for me based on my likes/dislikes. Eventually, she helped me narrow down to two dresses and ultimately helped me find “the one.” Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations thanks to Olivia! I would absolutely recommend The White Dress to anyone who is looking to have the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience. I felt so special and taken care of!
To be perfectly honest, I thought my appointment at TWD was going to be the start of many bridal appointments since I can be particular and I went in thinking this would be my "warm up" appointment. TWD has an amazing feel when you step inside that instantly makes you comfortable. I cannot speak to all of their staff, but if they are anything like Olivia, then it would be impossible to be in bad hands. Olivia was great from the moment the appointment started. She listened to me, read the room, made insightful recommendations without being pushy, and had my gown on me within 5 tries. I wanted modern and architectural, yet classic and Olivia pulled a new Anne Barge Blue Willow gown straight out of the box. I put it on and rattled off 3 things that needed to change for it be the perfect gown and to my amazement she said "let me check with our owner Beth". Turns out, the designer could accommodate all of my requests and like an overwhelmed fool I LEFT. Olivia handled it with such grace and patience and then worked to squeeze me in on an already packed Small Business Saturday when I frantically texted her a day later saying that was my gown. Every step after that with TWD and Olivia was nothing short of a dream.
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I had a long process to find my dream wedding dress -- I had dozens of appointments at over 10 different bridal boutiques throughout different states. But at TWD I had such an exceptional experience. The bridal stylist, Erin was calm and encouraging from start to finish. At my first appointment she helped me explore styles and figure out what I loved but when I wasn't ready to make a decision she never pressured me. When I came back to revisit the dress, she was excited and worked with me again to finally say yes!
Erin and TWD team helped me with custom measurements for my dress, a custom veil order and recommended me to their amazing seamstress for additional alterations.
The whole team very clearly cares about making their brides feel and look beautiful from start to finish with attention to detail and supportive encouragement all the way - even sending a text on the wedding day!
Couldn't recommend them more!
I wish I could give The White Dress by the Shore 10 stars!!! To start, their boutique is so charming, clean, and gives off such a warm atmosphere the second you walk in. They have SUCH a good assortment of dresses depending on budget, body type, designer, etc and it's so fun to see all of the options right when you walk in. Erin assisted me with all of my bridal appointments and I can't put into words how wonderful she is. She is so kind, empathetic, truly listens, and is very thoughtful with the dress selections she picks, keeping in mind your personal style, budget, and the overall look you are trying to achieve. I ended up buying FIVE (yes, five) outfits from them for my wedding, rehearsal, after party, bachelorette, etc. because that's how much I loved working with them! Beth, the owner, is also wonderful, so stylish, and has your best interest at heart. Finally, I had Shana with me on my wedding day as a personal stylist and oh my goodness- could not recommend more!!!! She is a true angel on earth. She saved me from spiraling multiple times by keeping me calm and hydrated and fed (lol), steamed all of the ladies' dresses, made sure my bustle was secure and ready for dancing, and went above and beyond for me on my wedding day to make sure I was happy and taken care of and felt beautiful and confident. You really can't go wrong with any of the stylists here. They are all genuinely amazing, positive people, and I feel so lucky that this store was recommended to me.
I went to the White dress on a recommendation after a terrible experience elsewhere. The professionalism, the friendliness, the organization. Love. I’ve already recommended them to every future bride i can find
I had an amazing experience finding my dress here! Everyone was so kind and helpful and the selection of dresses were incredible!
Mariah was a fantastic consultant. She helped me find an absolutely gorgeous gown and listened to all of my thoughts when trying on dresses. She was also accommodating to my guests that came with me to shop and made us all feel very comfortable. TWD is a beautiful boutique and all of the staff are so kind and welcoming.
Search no further! You just found your bridal boutique! From start to finish, the staff at The White Dress by the Shore were helpful, fun, caring, and kind. The boutique is simply gorgeous, and I felt pampered during each appointment. My attendant, Erin, went above and beyond and helped me feel comfortable trying on several different styles. After looking through my favorite dresses selected on my portal and speaking about my likes and dislikes, Erin was able to find my dream dress.
After some designer-related complications with my dress, Erin and the entire White Dress by the Shore team came to my aid until the problem was fixed. During a very stressful time, I found comfort in their care and knew I was in good hands.
Erin, I can’t thank you enough for all you did to make this experience a dream come true. I loved every part of being a White Dress by the Shore bride because of you and your lovely team!
The White Dress by the Shore is something out of a fairytale! I could go on and on about what an amazing experience it was visiting their bridal salon for my dress. Liv was a wealth of knowledge about bridal fashion and was able to look through my Pinterest in five minutes and pinpoint the style that I wanted. I went into the day expecting to visit multiple bridal salons over the course of the summer, but I left the White Dress that day with my wedding dress! I recommend TWD to any bride that tells me they don't have their dress yet! It will make for such an amazing memory for you to look back on!
We had an amazing experience at The White Dress. We had our own beautifully designed and comfortable private room. Beth asked for inspiration of what I liked and also what I didnt like, as well as my price range, and pre-pulled a ton of dresses to get started. She would remove or add more along the way based on what we liked and didnt like. There was such a wide selection of so many beautiful styles, thanks to Beth's fabulous taste and extensive experience and knowledge. I had full trust in her suggestions and ideas. Beth was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, and made me, and the women that joined me, feel so special. The whole process was so much easier and more fun than I thought it would be, thanks to Beth and her team. She also recommended a fabulous seamstress (deMelis Aterlier). I highly recommend the White Dress!
I had the best experience buying my dress with The White Dress by the Shore! Olivia was very sweet and super helpful! She was able to guide me to my dream dress while letting me go back and forth a few times! I would highly recommend them for your bridal needs!
I had a great experience working with White Dress by the Shore in Clinton! I purchase the Kelly Faetanini (Amber) as well as a Jenny Yoo style for another bridal event I have coming up this summer. Shana was fantastic during my bridal appointment and it was such a beautiful experience for my mom, mother in law and one of my bridesmaids to be there with me.
I would caution that I tried on a dress during a trunk show that they typically do not have in the store. The size I tried on was the same size they measured me for and was ordered. When my dress came in it was extremely snug but my measurements were the same as when they had measured me at my original appointment. Everything ended up working out as I ended up losing weight before the big day but I would just advise that if you are trying on dresses they can be stretched depending on the material.
As another callout, they do not offer alterations so you will need to find someone local once you pick-up your dress.
Overall, my experience with the White Dress by the Shore staff was great and would recommend brides check them out!
This was the first bridal store I visited and I was 100% not expecting to get anything. I was lucky to have Erin with me and she pulled all of the most beautiful dresses that perfectly fit every single one of my different ideas/requests. We were down to the last dress that Erin had picked out because she just thought it would look good on me and that I should try it and thank God she did! It was the most gorgeous Anne Barge that I definitely would not have picked out myself but looked like it was made for me! We ended up wanting to alter the back to make it into a 'V' instead of straight across and she just texted the rep while I was still trying it on and made it happen almost immediately.
Prior to this, I also got a bridesmaid dress from here and Olivia was amazing through that whole process as well!
Further, I brought my dress also to get cleaned & preserved through the services they provide. They are so kind, responsive, and easy to contact and talk to.
Cannot recommend this bridal boutique enough!
Even before I had picked the dress I knew that The White Dress by the Shore was the store. It was the first shop that I visited to try on dresses and immediately Shana made me feel relaxed and excited. She had such a great sense of what I was looking for even though I didn't make it easy for her with my list of "no glitter, no lace, no sparkles, etc."! I came back for a second appointment and Shana was not available, so I worked with Michelle. Despite not being at my first appointment it was like she had been there the whole time and we picked right back up where we left off. She found me the perfect dress and I said YES to the dress that day. I had such a good experience that I went back for my bridesmaid dresses and even though we were on a fairly tight timeline I knew that Erin, who worked with us on those, had everything under control. Beth, the owner, even came in during our appointment to help answer a fit question. Everything we ordered came in perfectly, on time, and the communication was excellent. Everyone at The White Dress is fabulous! I will tell everyone to go there!
My experience with the TWD team was absolutely amazing. If I could give them 100 stars I would. If you are a bride, this is the place you want to go! The staff was nothing but kind, patient and beyond helpful. When I first reached out to book my appointment, they had such an organized way to looking and tentative dresses before my in person appointment. During my in person appointment, dresses of my interest were already on the rack and the appointment was nothing but smooth. The stylist I worked with made me feel comfortable and was fun to work with. Fast forward to my final dress fitting - my experience was, again, amazing! I had worked with Erin and she was absolutely incredible. When I looked for her advice/expertise she was honest and again made me feel beautiful. She helped me find another veil that just helped me with the "wow" factor I needed. I honestly can't thank the TWD team enough. They walked me through this entire process with ease. I highly recommend working with them if you are a bride!
I can't recommend enough! Loved working with Michelle to find my dream dress. She was so kind and really helped to make sure I left with the dress of my dreams. They have a beautiful collection of dresses, there were many that I loved!
I purchased my wedding gown, veil, and my bridesmaids' gowns from TWD and had a great experience. They have a fantastic selection and every person who works there is kind and knowledgeable. I worked with Olivia throughout the entire process and she was amazing.
Absolutely loved shopping for my gown at TWD. Shayna was incredibly helpful and helped me feel so comfortable during my experience. I loved my gown and veil from TWD and would highly recommend them to any bride!
I had a great time from start to finish working with everyone from The White Dress! All of their dresses are beautiful, they have great price ranges for all budgets and the staff is so helpful and friendly!
The White Dress by The Shore helped me find my wedding dress as well as my bridesmaids' dresses for my September 2022 wedding. I chose to shop for dresses there because they carry a great collection of designers that have the slightly modern, elegant, and timeless styles that I was looking for and because they had a wide selection of Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dresses.
Booking an appointment was a breeze, and all the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. Granted I'm a pretty decisive person and I had a pretty clear vision of what I did/didn't want, but it only took me 1 shopping trip to find my dress because the stylist running my appointment listened and brought me really great options to try on. I brought my MOH with me to pick up my dress and we were able to do a bridesmaid dress appt on the same day while we were there. I'm extremely picky and they were able to help us find something we loved very quickly. All my bridesmaids ordered their dresses through TWD and had positive things to say about the service they received.
Great experience all around!
Wow - where to begin?! We worked with Erin and she was so sweet and patient with me during the entire process. I tend to be indecisive and struggle with finding exactly what I am looking for, but she went above and beyond to help bring my vision to life!
I found a dress online that I went up to Boston to try on and realized it was way out of my budget. I sent a picture of the dress to Beth and team to see if they had anything they'd recommend in their store and they knew exactly which dress I had to try on. Lo and behold, that's the dress I purchased for my wedding!
I was even able to work through Erin with the dress designer (who she texted while I was in the shop) to see if I could customize the top part of the dress to truly bring my vision to life, which we were able to!
I cannot say enough great things about Erin, Beth and the rest of the team at The White Dress. As you can tell, they truly care about their brides and will work with you to ensure you are absolutely in love with your gown. I am so fortunate to have worked with them!
Both my sister and I found our perfect wedding gowns at The White Dress and had great experiences there. My consultant Michelle so patient and helpful every step of the way. Their space is beautiful and allows for privacy for you and your guests as you try on dresses. They have an excellent selection of gowns and beautiful accessories as well. Highly recommend!
This was the first dress shop I went to and the last. I loved my experience here. Kelsey was my stylist for my appointment with my mom and mother in law and she absolutely nailed it with her picks. She was incredibly helpful and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. My mother in law still comments on how wonderful Kelsey was. I absolutely adored my dress and it was so gorgeous on my wedding day. Highly recommend this wedding dress boutique for your big day!
The White Dress by the Shore was my first and only wedding dress stop. Beth was so incredible right from the moment I walked in. She listened to my vision and made me feel so comfortable. I tried on dresses I thought I wanted but weren’t “the one”, until Beth pulled a dress and the second I put it on I knew it was the one. She absolutely nailed my vision and I felt incredibly beautiful on my wedding day. I can’t recommend the shop, Beth and her team. They were so amazing throughout the whole process and have the most beautiful gowns! Thank you for helping me find the dress of my dreams!!
I could not have asked for a better experience at The White Dress by The Shore. I was very nervous going in since this was my first time shopping for a gown and Michelle made me feel so confident and comfortable. She was so kind to me and patient and helped me find my dream dress. It was such a pleasure to work with her and I can't thank her enough for giving me the most positive experience possible!!
Absolutely dream like experience. If you're looking for a bridal salon that feels like the "say yes to the dress" experience, this is your pick! I felt like I was walking into a place that did their research. They had me fill out a survey and already had gorgeous gowns picked out for me. As the day went by, the attendant heard every little thing I liked and didn't like and pulled out my dream wedding dress! I wish I could have gone their for my alterations, but they were amazing with communicating and helping me pick my accessories. I couldn't recommend them enough.
I loved my experience with The White Dress! Beth was so helpful and made the experience fun, easy, and very comfortable. They helped me find the most beautiful dress after considering everything that I was looking for and I’m forever grateful for my experience.
I absolutely loved my experience at The White Dress by the Shore! Michelle was my bridal consultant, and she couldn’t have been more lovely and patient. She never made me feel rushed. I went to a few other shops, and none of my experiences compared to this one. They make you feel important and special! I felt amazing in my dress, and I couldn’t have been happier. I knew it was the one when I tried it on. While the shop didn’t have its own seamstress at the time, they did recommend a local seamstress, and she was fantastic. Several of my friends got their wedding dresses at The White Dress by the Shore, which is why I went there, and I will recommend the shop to others as well!! Truly fantastic experience!
I went here to try on wedding dresses for the first time and had the most wonderful experience. Shana made me and my mom/sister feel so welcomed and comfortable. She had some dresses pulled ahead of our appointment and was able to tailor the whole experience to my likes/dislikes. Although I ultimately did not purchase my dress through them, I would highly recommend the White Dress by the Shore!
I had the loveliest time with my sisters and my mom when selecting my wedding dress. From the outside, the store looks small. Inside, however, is a magical shop FILLED with gorgeous dresses at all price points. I felt listened to, and never felt pressured to make a purchase. I was so lucky to find my dress here. Totally professional and kind!
As a little girl, I grew up driving by The White Dress by The Shore and wanting to get my wedding dress there! The experience was everything that I ever imagined. The service was amazing and they make you feel beautiful in any dress you try on. I cannot express how thankful I am to have gotten my beautiful Made With Love Dress from them.
I found my dream dress at white dress by the shore! They are extremely organized and professional, I absolutely loved my dress on my wedding day and I couldn’t be happier! Highly Recommend!
I had the best experience at The White Dress by the Shore! TWD was the third bridal shop I visited, and candidly at that point I was starting to get nervous - I wasn’t loving many of the styles that I had tried on at the previous 2 boutiques. The ladies at TWD helped me figure out what elements of each dress I liked and encouraged me to try a fit to flare style, which I had originally shied away from. I found several beautiful dresses that were potential options, and ultimately landed on an Anne Barge dress that I couldn’t love more! I really appreciated how the stylists respected my budget throughout the whole process, and gave me plenty of time to make my final decision. They also recommended a great tailor in NYC. I have recommended many friends to TWD… my sister in law even made the trek out from Long Island to get her dress there. Highly, highly recommend!
I had an awesome experience with my stylist, Grace! I had been to a few shops and nothing was catching my eye. It was disheartening to not find the one and I was disappointed that in the past, stylists at the other shops were frustrated with me.
Grace however, was so positive and upbeat and kept going back to take, “one more look around”. She never made me feel pressure to pick a dress or made me feel bad for not finding the “one”.
I asked to try on my first dress again at the end of the appointment and fell in love! Grace let me have space to FaceTime my family and was so personable and kind throughout my appointment.
Grace made choosing my dress a wonderful and positive experience- I can’t thank her enough!!
The White Dress by the Shore was the first bridal dress appointment I had, and I fell in love. I went to a few other places after that, but nothing came close to that dress or the professional and welcoming atmosphere of The White Dress by the Shore. They made me feel comfortable and really made sure that I was staying true to myself and not getting swayed by the many opinions in the room. They were helpful and responsive to my follow up questions and emails prior to purchasing the dress. We had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic, but throughout it all Beth was so flexible and accommodating. She rescheduled my fittings to make sure I would look and feel amazing on my Wedding Day. There was a bit of an issue with the dress caused by cleaning (due to it being a sample), but I completely put my trust in Beth and she definitely delivered. I wasn’t worried at any point because she exudes confidence and for good reason. Beth was professional, responsive and supportive. The dress was absolutely perfect. I had a lot of alterations made to the dress and the seamstress created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Beyond the dress, the seamstress created a gorgeous veil from the lace on my Mother’s wedding gown. It was so special to me and a real showstopper. I received countless compliments on the veil and when I told people it was once my Mother’s dress they were blown away. I highly recommend The White Dress by the Shore!
Reflecting on seven appointments at 5 different shops in CT, Olivia at TWD was my favorite stylist to work with, and it wasn't even close. She was professional, knew her subject matter, kept my guests and I on task, asked thoughtful questions of me, was an attentive listener to all my opinions, and helped me sort through my own confusion. She was respectful of my budget and was careful not even say the amount of the dresses out loud to the wider group without my permission. Sorting through a lookbook in advance allowed Olivia to pull beautiful dresses for me in advance and ensure I made the most of my 90 minutes. My group of tough customers (mom, sister, aunt and grandma) were all impressed with TWD's professionalism throughout and their range of offerings--quality dresses at a variety of prices.
To anyone starting out -- I found the bigger stores in the CT area a waste of time-- I didn't get the same level of professionalism, knowledge, customer service, attentiveness to detail or quality of dresses.
While I didn't get "the dress" here (found it at a store with similar vibes in Darien), I highly recommend coming here, you will undoubtedly start off on a high note.
The White Dress by The Shore was such an incredible experience for me! I was able to find my dream wedding dress with the help of Erin, who was so kind and helpful. I can’t recommend TWD enough!
On a whim I went to the White Dress by the Shore in search of a second reception dress, and ended up finding the dress of my dreams, which I ended up wearing instead of the original dress I had purchased elsewhere. The store is beautiful, and the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. They have a wonderful selection of accessories as well. I now recommend the white dress to all of my engaged friends!
The cutest wedding boutique along the water in CT. I had a great, private and personalized experience here. I bought my veil and bridal accessories here. Very friendly and helpful consultants!
I loved my experience at The White Dress! Grace was fantastic and made trying on so much fun and stress free. She would take what I was describing and bring in exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend to anyone looking for their dream gown!
Grace was an absolute pleasure during my dress fitting at White Dress by the Shore! She has a great personality and a warm energy that made me feel comfortable and at home right from the start. She was easy to talk to and really contributed to how positive our experience was. She was kind, knowledgeable, and a great listener, and was able to pull additional dress options in the moment based on my likes/dislikes. I highly recommend Grace for a fitting at White Dress by the Shore – she is wonderful, as was the entire experience from start to finish!
I am so thankful that the White Dress by the Shore was my first and only stop on the wedding dress hunt! Erin was absolutely amazing during the entire process and really got to know my personality and what I was looking for. She found THE DRESS for me and I knew it as soon as she brought it in to the dressing room. Thank you so much for the best wedding dress shopping experience! I’m so excited to be a White Dress by the Shore bride!
Michelle and everyone at White Dress by the Shore were amazing. I had no idea about what I was walking into as it was my very first dress appointment but Michelle made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. I was really vague about what I was looking for but she took the small information I offered and pulled dresses that I LOVED. She was also so mindful of budget and was not pushy at all. I ended up finding my absolute dream dress and could not be more excited or more pleased with my experience. I was actually sad that it was over because it was such a special time. You need to go to this place for your dress, you won’t regret it!
I was so lucky to work with Michelle during my dress appointment. She was absolutely amazing and made me feel so comfortable during the entire visit. She truly listened to every little thing I said, no matter how big or small of a detail, which led me to finding my dream gown! My mom, sisters, and I loved working with her and she truly made the experience wonderful. Thank you Michelle!
If I could give 10 stars I would! The moment I walked into The White Dress I fell in love with the ambiance and staff. Everyone was so warm when welcoming me & made the experience feel seamless - pun intended. Michelle was a sweetheart with her natural kindness. She did such a great job figuring out my style and helping me with options that looked best with my figure in a caring way. Any communication regarding my dress was done effectively and timely. Beth the owner is an angel - she and her team know how to make every future bride feel special. Melissa my seamstress was personable and thoughtful - helping me make decisions that made me feel beautiful in my dress. I highly recommend The White Dress - if I could get married again I would go there for another dress in a heartbeat knowing I’m in the best hands. Thank you all for the love, support, guidance & kindness.
Erin was absolutely amazing! I had an awesome appointment, and after I left, I found my dream dress on their site, that I didn’t see in the store. Erin was quick to respond and get me in for a follow up appointment within a couple of days. She was incredibly patient and supportive. I have been recommending White Dress and everyone, since my visit!
The White Dress by the Shore is a bridal boutique unlike any other. They offer amazing designers, high quality service, and they treat you like family. You walk into the boutique and the warming charm is just lovely, and Beth's team is the BEST! In June 2019, I scheduled a White Carpet Appointment to shop for my dress. Not knowing what I wanted, Callan walked with me throughout the entire salon and we picked a variety of dresses. Long story short, we found THE dress on the fourth try, which had THREE looks in one. Talk about value! A year later we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID and they offered preservation services which was the SMARTEST thing I did. I was so at ease knowing my dress was in safe keeping for an additional year. As the new date neared, I was able to finally see my dress and it looked perfect. Melissa Oddo, referred by TWD, did my alterations and she was incredible! My dress was the talk of the wedding and I was so happy with how it looked and fit. All in all, TWD is a one stop shop for everything you need as a bride. If you are a bride, definitely make sure you have them on your list! Thank you Callan, Beth, Melissa, and the entire team!
Had an amazing experience at The White Dress by the Shore! Went rogue and went wedding dress shopping without telling my family and friends (lol) and ended up buying my dress and veil there on the spot! We were planning a big dress reveal event at the shop for when it came in but then COVID hit. When I went in for my try-on, they set up an Ipad so all of my bridesmaids, mom and future mother-in-law could experience it with me! They recommended an amazing seamstress closer to where I lived. Everything was perfect, would HIGHLY recommend. They truly know how to make a bride feel special :)
I had the most amazing experience dress shopping here! I was lucky enough to work with the owner, Beth, during my visit and she is a rockstar! Beth pulled dresses I had pinned on my Pinterest board and even pulled a few of her own favorites (one of which being my wedding gown)! The shop is so cute and their selection is top notch.
The White Dress by the Shore is such a beautiful bridal shop! I had such a great experience! From the minute I walked in, to the minute I left I felt so comfortable. We had a nice big room upstairs where my family could relax and my 6-year-old niece could have room to play. I was worried before going because I knew that I didn't have a huge budget but I was so surprised by all the options they had! I chose one of their private label dresses and it was everything I could have imagined it. The sample dress was very large on me and Beth, the owner, took the time to find the dress on their iPad so I could see how it looks on someone when it fits them. I would recommend The White Dress by The Shore to anyone in need of a beautiful dress!!
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