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Quick Tips

Take the ad you found in the magazine with you.
Do not order a dress until you have tried it on.  Some things look different on you than in a magazine.
Ask about the shops alteration policy-in many shops this is an extra fee.
Take a trusted friend with you who will give you an honest opinion.
If possible, use a credit card to make the deposit just in case....
Most designer gowns in Bridal magazines are pricey.  Many shops have similar styles that wont cost you as much.  On average expect to spend $700-$1000. A designer Gown may run you $1200-3000.
What are the exchange and cancellation policies?
What kind of dress? Formal? Informal? Answers to basic questions and more:

 

Having more than 1 flower girl? Some tips and information to help with decisions.

 

On the Internet
Formal Wear
Moonlight Bridal

 

Bridgeport Area

Formal Wear & Bridal 203-373-1261 Trumbull
Classic Brides by Eva (203) 378-9074 Stratford
Davidsons Theatrical Fabrics (203) 333-4127 Bridgeport
Discount Fabric Outlet (203) 334-4132 Bridgeport
House of Formals (203)333-2557 Fairfield
Joans Bridal Boutique & Lingerie (203) 332-0808 Bridgeport
N & D Fashion & Fabrics (203) 333-4673 Bridgeport
Nights IN White Satin (203) 374-3848 Bridgeport
Danbury Area
Julie Allen Bridal 203-426-4378 Newtown
Brides Etc 203-791-1611 Danbury
Cameo Bridal Boutique under new ownership! 203-744-8359 Danbury
Country English Classics 860-868-0372 Washington
Elegant Events 203-790-5767 Bethel
Occassions Bridal 203-791-2425 Bethel
Royal Weddings 203-794-0171 Danbury
Serphim Bridal 860-868-1674 Washington
Wedding Belle 860-350-1211 New Milford
Hartford Area
Creative Bridals 860-667-3721 Newington
Anne's Wedding Connection 860-620-0520 Plantsville
Barrett's at the Bridal Mall 860-739-1919 Niantic
Bridal Celebrations 860-621-7248 Southington
Bridal Gowns by Ina 28-5 Shunpike Rd. 860-635-6671 Cromwell
I do two 1(877) Ido - two2 Courtland
Mia Bridal 203-284-3398 Wallingford
Traditions 860-886-6966 Norwich
New Haven Area
Ahnna-belle 2 Amity Road 203-387-3102 New Haven
Alterations Plus 44 Arch Street 203-776-2771 Hamden
Ann Brody's Bride & Gown 523b Boston Post Rd 203-799-7150 Orange
April Rose Designs 69 Boston Post Rd 203-453-1797 Guilford
Beautiful Beginnings 15 Royalwood CT 203-271-0165 Cheshire
The Bride's Maid 452 East St 860-793-0883 Plainville
Bridal Loft 3210 Whitney Ave 203-248-0543 Hamden
Bridal of Paris 3 Old Tavern Road 203-795-0022 Orange
Brides to Be 860-633-3639 Glastonbury
Bustles & Beaus-Alterations 116 S Main 203-250-8567 Cheshire
Carrington Collection 203-230-8481 New Haven
Coopers Dress Shop 203-787-4866 New Haven
Corrine's for Brides 203-239-6227 North Haven
Discount Bridal Service 203-874-4990 Milford
Elizabeth's Creations 203-933-7377 W. Haven
Formal Alternatives 222 E Main 203-235-0404 Meridan
General's Resisdence 203-245-9863 Madison
Harold's Bridal 19 Elm Street 203-562-4156 New Haven
Hearts Content Bridal Boutique 203-795-1050 Orange
Lulabella Bridal 203-937-6360 W. Haven
La Belle Encore 203-878-1385 Milford
L'Amour Bridal 203-937-6360 W. Haven
Lucille's Bridal Shop 279 Boston Post Rd 203-795-0546 Orange
Marie Anroinette Bridal 1 Derby Ave 203-734-4169 Derby
Maries Bridal Shop 2337 Blk Rk Tnpk 203-372-5712 Fairfield
Pretty Woman Plus 501 Boston Post Road 203-799-0418 Orange
Ragz to Riches 3584 Whittney Ave 203-248-7424 Hamden
Second Hand Rose 50 north Main 203-483-9789 Branford
Smart Shop 203-269-2034 Wallingford
Special Ocassions 203-234-2122 New Haven
Sweet Kicks 203-466-3557 E. Haven
Norwalk Area
Blessings 203-255-1122 Westport
Alena's 203-384-8085 Fairfield
Antonia's originals 203-869-1339 Greenwich
Bridal Closet 203-847-0563 Norwalk
The Bride's Trousseau  80 Main Street 203-966-7205 New Canaan
Chazleet Bridal 203-854-5909 Norwalk
For Brides Only 203-847-8490 Norwalk
Keziah Nouvelle Custom Bridal Design 203-299--0333 Norwalk
Laurelles 203-846-2394 Norwalk
Plumed Serpant 203-226-9868 Westport
Sukrans 203-222-7433 Westport
Sukrans 203-372-8303 Trumbull
New London Area
An Affair 2 Remember 140 WhiteHall Ave 860-572-1465 Mystic
Fripperies Bridal Lingerie 5 West Main (860) 536-7858 Groton
Montage Bridal Salon 27 Broadway Avenue (860) 572-1812 Mystic
Waterbury Area
Allen Julie Bridals 203-426-4378 Newtown
Bridal Manor 860-274-7776 Watertown
Bridal Celebrations of Southington 860-621-7248 Southington
the Bride's Maid 203-793-0883 Plainville
Creative Bridal Service 203-262-6564 Southbury
Delianne Bridal and Formal 203-574-7955 Wolcott
Empresario Bridal 203-574-3837 Wolcott
Giovanna's Dress Shop 203-573-8163 Waterbury
Great White Way 203-945-6058
Joyce's Bridal 203-756-3251
Lizabeth's 203-888-9456 Oxford
Lucillia's Bridal Secret 203-729-1914 Derby
Maynards 860-589-2224 Bristol
Raagtime Boutique 860-274-0048 Watertown
Ros-lyns Bridal Emporium 203-263-5684
Royal Weddings 203-794-0171 Danbury
Seraphim Bridal Boutique 860-274-1988 Watertown
Wedding Embassy 860-274-1988 Watertown
Wedding World 203-757-2836
New York-Westchester County
Affordable Elegance 914-693-5798 Dobbs Ferry
Blue garter Bridal Shop 914-962-9882 Yorktown Hts
Dina's 914-592-2130 Elmsford
Elizabeth-Ann Bridal 914-737-8708 Peekskill
La Sposa Bridal Shoppe 914-621-5741 Mahopac
Paradise Wedding 914-934-2618 Port Chester
Shoe Palace 914-964-0778 Yonkers