The White Dress by the shore Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
148 Reviews
96% recommend it
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Morgan T. Sent on 05/18/2023
Cannot recommend enough!
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.
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Carly M. Sent on 01/02/2023Amazing Products Amazing Service
I had the best experience at the White Dress. It was the second store I had visited (after a not so great experience) and I was blown away by Erin's kindness, knowledge, and professionalism. I went in describing a dress I wanted (and didn't want) and she recommended me try something (that I swore I didn't want) as she thought it would be complementary to my body type. Of course, it's the dress I ended up picking!!!! The women at the white dress were kind, it had an adorable atmosphere, fun, communicative, and even sent me a text on my wedding day to say congratulations!!! They also gave me recommended seamstresses organized by county- I ended up using two of them for different dresses and was blown away by both! I would recommend the white dress to anybody! -
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Kayla P. Sent on 10/26/2022
Absolutely Love TWD!
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! -
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Renee S. Sent on 10/09/2022Great dress selection and great people to work with!
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!
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Caitlyn P. Sent on 03/27/2022Amazing!!!
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! -
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Bridget L. Sent on 11/12/2020Dreamy Dress Experience
It was such a pleasure being able to work with Kelsey to help me and my mom find my dream dress. Kelsey made the experience so relaxed and comfortable and she was very patient as I tried on all sorts of dresses. She really made the process as stress-free as possible. My mom and I were lucky to be able to return for a second look before ultimately finding my dream dress. Kelsey was so thoughtful and saved my dress so I could try it on one last time before making a final decision. Beth was there when I picked up my gown and she also a pleasure to get to know and so friendly. My mom and I have been raving about our local wedding boutique and have recommended it to anyone who is looking for a great experience with wedding dress shopping! Thank you Kelsey and everyone at The White Dress for your grace, professionalism, and expertise and making this indecisive bride so comfortable and confident with her beautiful gown :) -
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Linda Sent on 09/19/2018My daughter and her sisters and future mother in law all went to see Kelsey try on gowns and what a perfect experience. The room we sat in was private and comfortable.Abby was great with letting Kelsey pick out gowns she wanted to try. The shop manager stopped in a couple of times to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. We were even allowed to take pictures of her in the dresses which some shops do not allow. We had been to two other shops in RHODE ISLAND but the experience could not compare to here. Kelsey said ‘YES’ to her dress here, we were all served champagne and pictures were taken with the YES sign. Couldn’t have been better,
Potential buyers beware.....Connecticut charges 7.75% luxury tax on anything over 1000$. -
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Marissa Sent on 10/04/2019Perfect in White
I couldn’t have asked for a better place to purchase my gown. My appointment made me feel like a princess and the seamstress is beyond talented. An excellent staff with gorgeous dresses! -
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Libby S. Sent on 10/07/2019
The Best Experience
The White Dress was my first and only stop for wedding dress shopping. Working with Beth and Callen was so fun and relaxing. I found so many gowns I loved, it was hard to choose. Can't recommend enough! -
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Kristin A. Sent on 10/24/2019
Amazing exerpeince at TWD
The White Dress by the Shore exceeded all of my expectations. The bridal process was made simple, easy, fun, and relaxed from start to finish. TWD truly makes you feel like you are the most important bride at all times. My bridal exerpience was amazing! Thank you so much
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Lindsay C. Sent on 11/01/2019Dream dress/dream team
This is a longggg overdue review but I needed the dust to settle after my dream wedding in Newport this June to adequately describe how grateful I am for this dream shop where I found my dream dress. TWD was the first place I went to when looking for a dress. I went with my mom and my sister and two friends. We had no expectations as this was our first time we were looking, as a matter of fact we were quite sure I was not going to purchase a dress that day! When you first step into the TWD you are treated like a queen and it was the first time that I felt like sh*t was getting real! Our stylist was Callan and I gave her a few examples of what I was thinking for my dress and she pulled a few gems. By the end of the appointment I had two dresses I loved! I loved the bottom of one but the top of the other and so right then and there my dream dress was created- callan immediately was like well we can make this! I shortly had both dresses on and our vision was made!
I had a few anxious months after purchasing my dress since I never had on / or saw what exactly was going to be my dress. But when I finally saw it and tried it on I was in AWE.. it truly turned out to be the most amazing dress for me and I wish I could wear it everyday for the rest of my life!
Callan got to be our stylist through every fitting and she truly was amazing and always made me feel beautiful. It was at the fittings where we also go to meet the amazing seamstress our MRS CT ( in my eyes at least) melissa- she worked her magic on my dress and made me love it even more- didnt know that was possible. My experience wouldn't have been the same without those 2. It was so sad to say goodbye after our final fitting as it became so fun seeing callan and melissa every month! And it was always extra special when Beth the owner would pop in during a fitting and come up with ideas to make the dress ever more perfect!
I truly would recommend this shop a million x over for anyone looking for their dream wedding dress! All my love to theTWD team I am so thankful for them all!
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Erin C. Sent on 06/24/2019The most beautiful, classic collection of wedding gowns
When I stepped into the White Dress By The Shore boutique, I knew it was the place I was going to find my dream gown. Every single gown on the rack was just dreamy. Callan was my bridal stylist. I felt so lucky that she had an amazing style so similar to my own. We shared a love for bows too! I just adored her. After trying on a few dresses, she introduced the idea of customizing my gown. I never imagined that would have even been an option, but loved the idea that I could make a wedding dress with the exact fabric, neckline, and bow, and skirt that I wanted. Not only did they help me customize the dress, but they also helped me customize my bridesmaids' Lula Kate dresses. And when it came time for alterations, I worked with Penny. They described her as a magical fairy, and what they said was true. At each fitting she made sure every little detail of my gown was just perfect. Thank you so much to the entire White Dress By The Shore team for making my wedding dress (and bridesmaid dresses) dreams come true. -
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Jacqueline Sent on 09/29/2017There 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 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).
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