Bridal gown vendors

here is a listing of bridal gown vendors anything with a * next to it is a prefered vendor and one   I have used in my own wedding i will break down the vendors by area

Central Ct 
Bridal Bells Boutique*
Berlin Ct
bridalbellsboutique.com- this small full service  bridal shop located in a small strip mall in berlin offers an array of gowns don't be fooled by the size of her shop. she has plenty of gowns, mob mog (mom of groom) bridesmaids, flower girl and evening dresses, she also carries vile's  shoes and accessories for your big day her gowns start at 500-2000 with the average gown being in the 900-1200 range she offers designers such as mori lee, jasmine, bonny, and venus, in sample sizes 8-30 to try on. on site seamstress knows the dresses and know what can be done to each dress. she specializes in regular and plus sizes. owner and bridal consultant is great to work with she is not pushy and will not pressure you to buy the gown on the spot she knows its a big purchase and will give you the space you need to make your decision. i got my gown there and had some custom alterations done with the seemstress and they came out amazing i had  a second strap added to the dress as well as a jacket that was needed for religious purposes in church


mariella creations
rocky hill ct
mariellacreations.com located in rocky hill ct this large bridal shop is a full service salon offering bridal bridemaid mob mog evening wear flower girl, and all the accessories and shoes you need for your big day
they also have an attic located on site that sells gowns starting at 99.00 these are sample gowns that are no longer available from the designer. they carry a wide range of designers such as allure, lazaro, jim hjelm, pronovias and many more bridal gowns start at 1200-7000

new haven area
Lucile's bridal shop
orange ct
http://www.lucillesbridalshop.com/- carries bridal bridesmade mob mog, flower girl prom and tuxedos
designers such as stella york, maggie sottero, kenneth winston and ella rosa full service salon offering alterations on site as well as all the accessories you will need for your big day

Middlesex/Shoreline area 
Lastrina girls
Middletown ct
lastrinagirls.com- offers a full service bridal salon mob mog, bridal maids flower girl and proms
designers such as stella york la sposa , allure romance and allure couture

White dress by the shore
Clinton CT
http://www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com/- is a full service bridal salon offering bridal gowns start at $2,500 – $7,000. but they have a small selection of gowns priced at 1,000-2,000 they also offer a bridal soriee where you and your bridal party can have access to there sister store the bridesmade shop with mimosas and cupcakes exclusively for two hours 

danbury fairfield county area 
Majesty Brides 
Danbury CT 
http://www.majestybrides.com/- full service bridal salon offering designers such as maggie sottero allure, casablanca and essance of Australia they also carry prom and bridesmaids

Maries Bridal shop
Fairfield CT
http://www.mariesbridal.com/- is a full service bridal salon offering designers such as justin alexander, cassblanca and more 

Occasions Bridal 
Bethal CT
occasionsbridalshop.com- is a full service bridal salon with sizes 0-32 in stock designers such  mori lee robbin jillian ocasions exclusive and more 

bridal consigments 
Bridestobe 
Glastonbury CT 
http://www.bridestobe-cons.com/- is a full service bridal salon carrying only designer sample gowns 85% of the inventory is new ( meaning sample gowns that they got from designers and stores who want to get rid of the discontinued items. the rest of the inventory is bridal gowns that brides have consigned after the wedding, gowns start at around 200 and up with most being in the 500-700 price point range, designers include, davids bridal, mori lee, allure, lazaro etc sizes range from 0-32 bridal gowns are split up into sections one side of the store is regular sample sizes and the other side is all plus sizes  higher end designer gowns are also separated and have their own rack, they also carry prom mob mog flower girl, and all the accessories you would need for your big day on site seamstress is on hand to do any alterations 


Hope this listing of salons was helpful this is just a small listing of what is out there. for the best shopping experience look up the various designers and see what you like if you find you like a bunch of gowns from that designer find out where you can try on the gowns locally visit their website and check out the other designers they have. its best to make appointments at a few different salons that have different designers from each other that way you get a feel for what is out there and it can help narrow down your choices.

for the plus size bride all bridal designers come in sizes 0-26 or 0-32
some designers have specific lines just for plus sizes those gowns are made to flatter the curvy women
these designers offer curvy lines
Bonny- Unforgettable
Mori Lee- Julietta
Calista
Allure-Women
Venus-Women