The White Dress by The Shore

Between dress shopping and fittings, my mom and I spent a lot of time at The White Dress by The Shore in the months leading up to my wedding, especially with our *amazing* stylist Lauren, and we agreed it was without a doubt one of the best and most positive parts of the wedding... Read More planning process. I purchased my wedding gown and belt at TWD and my mom got her day-of and rehearsal dinner dresses, and every experience with this team was above and beyond! The space is beautiful and cozy, their dress offering is unique and stunning and I truly looked forward to each visit. Lauren was THE. ABSOLUTE. BEST! I cannot say enough nice things about her and our experience working with her, she is so knowledgeable and fun and has a great sense of style and she was so helpful in every step, from choosing dresses and accessories to coordinating a substantial dress alteration and multiple fittings, she was always so organized and such a positive presence and I cannot thank her enough for how easy she made this entire process. Thank you SO much! XO

From start to finish my experience with The White Dress by The Shore was wonderful! We worked with Kelly for my initial appointment and she was amazing. She listened to my ideal gown style and budget and made me feel so at ease. I ended up purchasing the first gown I tried... Read More on, a beautiful dress from Theia. The alterations process was very thorough and I was confident in the fit the whole time. I was married in my dream gown and felt so beautiful!

I had a wonderful experience at the White Dress by the Shore. All of the staff were patient, knowledgeable and go out out of their way to make you feel special. I worked with Shana through out the entire process. She helped me pick the perfect dress for myself, my Mom and my... Read More bridesmaids! She was such a special part of helping me to feel beautiful on my wedding day! You will not be disappointed if you choose to say yes to the dress at the White Dress by the Shore!

I can't say enough how much I loved my experience at this boutique. This was my third experience trying dresses on. The reason I feel like I had such a successful time at "The White Dress by The Shore" was because I loved my consultant! Lauren, was amazing. I didn't feel... Read More pressured or made to feel like I had to buy my dress there. I bought a dress I never realized I wanted! Lauren gave me the confidence and honesty I needed. I didn't go with any of my friends, just my parents, so having Lauren give me her honest opinion, almost as a friend, really helped! I want to experience it all over again! Thank you again to "The White Dress by The Shore" for making my dreams come true.

I had such a great experience at White Dress by the Shore! The salon itself is beautiful and I knew walking in they would have a great selection of dresses to try on. Jessica was so nice and patient, and showed us a ton of dresses - even past the 1.5 hour appointment. I went in... Read More looking for one specific dress (which I loved) but also found another style that I fell in love with. I left the store completely torn (but in a good way), and have a good feeling I will choose one of the two dresses as my wedding dress :)

I had such an incredible experience shopping for my wedding dress at The White Dress by the Shore. My experience felt like something you see in a movie, and quite honestly, I did not know such experiences actually exist in real life! I had shopped at other bridal stores for my... Read More wedding dress prior to my appointment at The White Dress, and my experience there stood out by a landslide. The owner of the shop, Beth, worked with my mom, my 3 friends and me on the day of my appointment. We were greeted with champagne, our own private room and attitudes from all the employees that made you feel like you were the most important bride on the planet. It is so clear that Beth cares about all of her customers and works tirelessly to ensure that brides and their company have the perfect experience. Not to mention, her collections are all beautiful! I highly recommend the White Dress to any bride who is looking for the perfect dress and the perfect, memorable experience.

Lauren has been so wonderful to work with!

The White Dress by the Shore will be your first and only stop when looking for the perfect wedding dress! Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted with a warm welcome that continued throughout the process of selecting my dress, choosing accessories, and the on-site... Read More alterations. The knowledgeable staff and owner, Beth Chapman, made me feel at ease and assisted with each step along the way. There attention to detail and making you feel as if you are the only bride in their boutique only enhanced my experience. This made it easy for me when deciding on where to go with my bridesmaids for their dresses. I wanted them to feel as special as I did when choosing their dresses, which they experienced at their bridesmaid atelier. I can't thank the staff at The White Dress by the Shore for making this experience so pleasurable and memorable.

The White Dress by the Shore is the most beautiful bridal boutique ever, they have SO many options and Lauren was absolutely fabulous to work with! I was there a couple hours the first time I went trying on tons of dresses in different styles, they were all breath taking.... Read More Lauren was knowledgeable in the customizations I wanted and ensured everything went smoothly all the way through my final fitting! She was always available to chat whenever I had questions and even helped with some billing inquiries. My bridesmaids got their dresses through The White Dress by the Shore as well and they all looked stunning! I highly recommend them to anyone that has high quality standards and expects a royal treatment, I truly felt like a queen on my big day and throughout the entire process! Thanks so much Lauren and everyone else at The White Dress by the Shore!

There will not be enough words of love that I can share about The White Dress and the ladies that make the magic happen here. Just know the love for them is endless...I'll use my words to provide helpful details: The salon is pristine while being warm and welcoming. It's got a... Read More classic, feminine decor with beautiful New England touches (hard woods, beautiful stone fireplace, etc.). So, at first sight, you're in a beautiful space. The selection that you'll find is so balanced, there is something for everyone that comes in and you won't feel like you're sacrificing if you're more budget conscious (you'll still be in a reputable designer in a gorgeous dress made with fine fabrics/textiles). Not only do they have a wide range of prices, but they have so many amazing styles and Beth the salon owner (who I'll get to in a moment) has such an eye for how the dress can be customized during alterations. Ok, so space - check, dresses/designers - check, price range - check. The stylists you'll meet are sweet, personal and personable, they listen, they want you to feel amazing and they have vision! They are not pushy...ever! Even after you've tried on too many dresses and are feeling confused, they are patient and helpful. They are women you feel are friends after two hours! Penny who does the alterations at the White Dress is sweet, she listens and she is incredibly skilled. Beth is the best in the business and I shopped in Boston, NY and lots of places in between. What you get with Beth is someone who gets excited with you, helps you make decisions for you, shares in the process and has style, vision and the ability to make beautiful things come to life! Visit The White Dress to see for yourself (you can also get a good sense of what you'll get with their instagram @thewhitedress). Congrats to you!

Today was my first and last time shopping for my perfect wedding gown thanks to The White Dress By The Shore! The atmosphere of the boutique as soon as you walk in, is warm & inviting. The overall experience this place provides you with is amazing! I cannot rave enough about my... Read More bridal consultant Kim, she was amazing! She helped me feel like a bride & accommodated my family & I with what ever we needed. She made my family & I feel welcome & important. For any of my future bride friends & and any of my future appointments I will be returning to this gorgeous little boutique by the sea & recommending Kim!

The White Dress by the Shore made me feel like a bride. From the moment we walked in, Lauren made us feel comfortable and relaxed. The selection of dresses was incredible. I was able to try on many different dresses in the style I was looking for. While trying on dresses, we... Read More never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision. I found the perfect dress. When I returned for the fittings, Penny was absolutely amazing. Her talent was incredible. She tailored the dress perfectly and I wouldn't have changed a thing! I am so thankful to have worked with such talented people for such a big purchase. I was also appreciative of the flexibility of trying to schedule an appointment knowing that I did not live close to Clinton. Thank you!

I had such an amazing experience at The White Dress By the Shore! Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating! I went to two other bridal stores and neither experience could compare to the treatment I received here. I have a hard time making decisions so I know I wasn't the... Read More easiest customer but Beth and her team were so patient and really listened to me. I found White Dress By the Shore because they were hosting a Hayley Paige trunk show and I fell in love with one of the dresses. I had appointments elsewhere the next day so I held off and Beth and team were extremely understanding. They allowed me to come in two days later without an appointment to try it on again which gave me the time I needed to know for sure that this was the perfect gown. I am so thankful and cant say enough about how great this place is!

This is simply the most amazing place. They have the most beautiful dresses and really make the wedding dress experience so special. I feel so lucky to have come here for my wedding dress. You will not be disappointed.

I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. From picking out my dress. To my accessories appt and all my alteration spots. Everyone was great that I worked with. I always felt at eased. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding dress.

I tell every bride I meet that they need to go to The White Dress by The Shore for their gown! I had an incredible experience there. I went to a couple of other stores that weren't really my vibe - I have a very classic style and a lot of the bridal trends today are more... Read More bohemian. But White Dress really has everything. My mom and my Maid of Honor came with me, and were able to pick out dresses alongside our awesome consultant, Alexandra. She listened to my feedback and showed me dresses in a variety of styles and prices. I never felt pressured to buy, which was important to me. I ended up with a gorgeous Jenny Yoo dress below budget that was perfect. I had about 5 dresses to choose from at the end and loved them all!! I also got my accessories there - sash and veil. They hooked me up with a lingerie store in Branford and even a seamstress in my hometown of West Hartford. My mom ended up getting her MOTB dress there as well! Highly recommend - this is practically a wedding institution in CT, and for good reason.

I can not say enough about the amazing experience I had here. It was my first time trying on bridal gowns and I did not expect I would find something that day. From the moment we walked in everyone was amazing. I had no idea what I wanted and Kim was so helpful in helping me... Read More select a variety of styles to try. I fell in love with the first dress but Kim was very patient as I tried on multiple other gowns and offering suggestions. I was never rushed and did not feel pressured to buy anything. When I finally decided to try on the first dress again, Kim had selected a veil she thought would work well and I fell in love. The owner Beth even took the time to pop in through the appointment to see how we were doing. I felt as though her and Kim were just as excited as we were when I chose my gown. My experience here exceeded my expectations and I can not wait for my gown/ veil to come in! I will hopefully be back soon to choose bridesmaids dresses as well. I can not recommend this shop enough. Thank you for such a special experience!

My experience at The White Dress was nothing short of fabulous! TWD was the third bridal salon I visited, and I knew as soon as I walked in that I would find my dress there. My bridal consultant, Lauren, was professional, friendly, and sweet! She listened to what I was looking... Read More for in a gown and helped me find a simple, elegant Amy Kuschel gown that was basically made for me. When my dress came in, TWD happily accommodated my limited fitting schedule due to my status as a cross-country bride. During my fittings, Lauren assisted me in purchasing some beautiful Sara Gabriel accessories that seamlessly completed my look. If you're looking for a full service bridal salon that has a top notch selection of gowns and accessories but still want the intimate feel of a small business - look no further than TWD!

LOVE this place!!! They treat you like family and like you are their only bride right from the start! They make everything so easy and stress free when it comes to finding a dress and getting alterations done on time!!! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!!!!

Working with the white dress was such a pleasant experience. The white dress was the first bridal salon I visited to look for a dress and I found my dream dress thanks to the bridal consultant Lauren. Every visit from there on out was amazing. The seamstress that I worked with... Read More was so sweet. After hearing experiences from friends who are married and shopped at the large bridal salons, I am so glad I chose to shop at a small business and have such an intimate and warm experience.

After visiting multiple bridal shops (4 in one day!) I felt so exhausted and felt like nothing was going to fit me. Most dresses carried by other shops in the area were limited to a Size 2, especially the ones that I liked (figures). I am a size 12 in normal everyday dress size... Read More and felt like nothing would fit. Arriving at the White Dress by the Shore, my family and I were greeted by friendly staff, apple cider mimosas and the most gorgeous decor of any shop I had been to. I already knew I wanted to buy from them because I respected so many of the business choices they had made. I was sold when I tried on a dress that was a size 18 UK, which fit me perfectly as it was. It really helped me see the final product and enjoy the full experience. My consultant was Lauren and she did a fantastic job. Their seamstress, Penny, is also wonderful. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you want a low-stress buying experience, please go visit them.

Wedding gown shopping was one of the most stressful aspects of wedding planning for me. I am not an off-the-rack size and knew it was going to be a challenge finding a gown that I loved and that looked good on my frame. After a few failed attempts elsewhere, I was able to... Read More secure an appointment at the White Dress by the Shore. I recall telling my sister/MOH that she didn't need to make the drive for the appointment as it was probably going to be another disappointment. My experience at the White Dress was anything but a disappointment. I was taken care of by Beth (owner) and Kim on my first appointment. I was swept away by all of the details to include a private salon with beautiful décor and accessory pieces to look at while I was waiting. Kim was very patient and accommodating to all of my needs and questions. I felt special, even beautiful, when we landed on the gown that I knew was for me. Beth’s expertise and amazing style allowed me to add a custom feature (sleeves) to my gown that made it the perfect selection for me. My mother and I were provided champagne to celebrate as we finalized the details of my gown order. I made several trips back to the White Dress for my fittings, jewelry selection and gown pick-up. Lauren, Shana and the other associates I encountered were all friendly, professional and always made me feel special. I even received a hand-written note from Kim after selecting my gown. While all brides will have different styles and budgets, I would recommend the White Dress by the Shore to anyone who wants to feel like a princess during their gown experience. The number of complements I received on my special day exceeded my expectations and most importantly, I took my groom’s breath away. Beth and her team at the White Dress by the Shore helped make my wedding dreams come true.

I've known about The White Dress by the Shore for years, but always assumed I would be happy with a much less expensive wedding dress and therefore wouldn't be buying from them... until I fell in love with the Hayley Paige "Behati" gown and HAD TO try it on. I found out about a... Read More HP trunk show last minute and was able to make my appointment with only 2 days notice. They were able to accommodate a large group of my family and bridesmaids in the fabulous upstairs room and were incredibly friendly and helpful. My consultant pulled about 6 dresses for me - a mix of Hayley Paige gowns from the trunk show and others that they have at the shop regularly - and despite the small sample sizes not fitting my plus-size body, she was able to give me a great idea of how they would look on me in the end. Turns out the Behati gown WAS the dress for me and because of the trunk show, I got it at 10% off. The fitting/alteration process went smoothly thanks to their extended hours on Thursday evenings (but cost a bit more than I initially planned for) and I picked my dress up a few weeks before the wedding. I can't imagine having a better dress experience anywhere else - would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking to purchase a designer gown for their big day.

The White Dress by The Shore and Callan in particular was awesome. She helped me find the perfect dress, and it was something she pulled for me based on what she knew I liked. I had visited a few other shops, but The White Dress by The Shore definitely had the most beautiful... Read More dresses. It was well-worth the ride up there!

I am a shopper. I can shop around for hours for anything and everything. I figured that I would be shopping forever for the most important dress of my life. But, from the moment I walked into The White Dress by the Shore, I knew I had found THE PLACE. The place that I was... Read More going to find my dream gown. I just knew that this would be my last stop and that I was going to be a TWD Bride. My time spent at TWD was truly the best experience of my entire wedding planning process. I did not want it to end! I would get married again (to the same guy, of course) if it meant that I could continue shopping at TWD! From start to finish (and even afterwards), Beth and her girls went above and beyond to ensure that my vision became a reality and my wedding look was beyond perfect. My bridesmaids looked flawless, as well! I highly recommend this beautiful shop to all brides to be.