Bridal Trousseau on Main529 Main St., Branford, (203) 488-1552. Tues. & Fri. 10-5, Wed. & Thurs. 10-7, Sat. 11-4. Appointment recommended. 500 wedding-gown samples; designers include Casablanca, Matthew Christopher, Allure, Jim Hjelm, Maggie Sottero, Pronovias, Rivini, Marisa, Alvina Valenta and Watters Brides. 400 bridesmaid's samples; 200 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Kathy Faber Designs LLC737 Stafford Ave., Bristol, (860) 583-3461. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. noon-6, Sat. 10-3. A unique bridal salon that features custom-designed bridal and eveningwear. Designs include wedding gowns, bridesmaid's and flower girl's gowns, mother-of-the-bride/groom gowns, as well as a selection of tiaras, dyeable shoes and accessories.

Marie Antoinette Bridal Salon1 Derby Ave., Derby, (203) 734-4169. Tues. & Thurs. 10-7, Wed. & Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Ap­point­ment required. 400 wedding-gown samples; designers include Casablanca Bridal, Demetrios, Jas­mine, Lila Couture, Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley and Venus. 350 bridesmaid's samples; 100 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Closed inventory.

Mariella Creations2192 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill, (860) 529-8558. Mon. & Thurs. 10-8:30, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-4. Appointment required. 600 wedding-gown samples; designers include Lazaro, Pronovias, Enzoani, Eve of Milady and Kenneth Pool. 250 bridesmaid's samples; 250 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Michele--A Bridal BoutiqueThe Shops at Water's Edge, 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, (860) 399-2231. Sun.-Sat. 10-6. Closed Tuesday. Evenings by appointment. Appointment recommended. 100 wedding-gown samples; designers include Blue by Enzoani, Winnie Couture, Pattis, Janell Berte, Carmela Sutera, Paloma Blanca, Mikaella, and Simone Carvalli. 85 bridesmaid's samples; 100 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.
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The Plumed Serpent295 Post Rd. E., Westport, (203) 226-9868. Mon.-Sat. 10:30-6, Thurs. till 8, Sun. noon-5. Appointment recommended. 200-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Anne Barge, Vera Wang, Mon­ique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera and Romona Keveza. 40 bridesmaid's samples; 25 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.
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The Wedding Dress222 Main St., Portland, (860) 342-5361. Wed. & Sun. by appointment only, Thurs. 11-7, Fri. 11-4, Sat. 10-4. Appointment recommended. 175 wedding-gown samples; designers include Jasmine Haute Couture, Justin Alexander, Casablanca Bridal, Essense of Australia, Robin Jillian, and Lea-Ann Belter. 100 bridesmaid's samples; 50 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

The White Dress by the Shore104 E. Main St., Clinton, (860) 669-4596. Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10-5, Thurs. noon-8, Sat. 10-4. Appoint­ment required. Chic couture for brides, mothers and maids. Designers include: Melissa Sweet, Judd Waddell, Modern Trousseau, Priscilla of Boston and Amy Kuschel.
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Brides To Be, 2277 Main St., Glastonbury, (860) 633-3639. Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Tues. & Thurs. 10-8. No appointment necessary. Upscale consignment shop with 700-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Melissa Sweet, Marisa, Alvina Valenta, Maggie Sottero, Lazaro, Priscilla of Boston, Stewart Parvin and Ines DeSanto, Carolina Herrera, Winnie Couture and Vera Wang. Eveningwear and mother-of-the-bride dresses. Gown alterations and custom veils. Open inventory.


April Rose Designs, 69 Boston St., Guilford, (203) 453-1797. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 10-5; Thurs. evenings by appointment. 350-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Anjolique, Casablanca, Watters Brides, Wtoo Brides, Ever After Bridal, Joli, Eden and Richard Designs. 200-plus bridesmaid's samples; 150-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Argelia Novias Bridal, 602 New Park Ave., West Hart­ford, (860) 232-4780. Mon. & Wed.-Fri. 10-6, Tues. & Sat. 10-5. Appointment recommended. 200 wedding-gown samples; designers include Christina Wu, Forever Yours, Pallas Athena, Victorias, Mary and Venus. 300 bridesmaid's samples; 125 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Be Unique Boutique, 161 Main St., Mount Kisco, N.Y., (914) 241-2410. Tues.-Sat. 11-6, closed Thurs. 100-150 wedding-gown samples, all European imports. 60 bridesmaid's samples; 60 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Beautiful Bride Boutique, 322 East St., Plainville, (860) 747-1135. Tues., Wed., Fri. 11-5, Thurs. 11-7, Sat. 10-4. Appoint­ment re­quired for bridal gowns. 400-plus wedding-gown samples; 100-plus bridesmaid's samples; mother-of-the-bride dresses; flower-girl dresses.

Bella Bridesmaid, 16 Taylor Pl., Westport, (203) 227-5762. Tues.-Sat. Appoint­ment re­quired. 200-plus bridesmaid's samples; designers include Simple Silhouettes, Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston, Priscilla of Boston Vineyard Collection, Nicole Miller, Alix & Kelly, Lela Rose, Lula Kate, Swoon, Queue Collection, Two Birds, Vera Wang and Alvina Valenta. Open inventory.

The Bridal Mall, 6 Liberty Way, Niantic, (860) 739-1919. Mon., Fri., Sat. noon-6, Thurs. noon-8, Sun. noon-6. Appointment required. 700-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include 2Be Bride, Casablanca, Anjolique and Alfred Angelo. 200 bridesmaid's samples. Open inventory.

Bridal Suite, 95 Bedford St., Stamford, (203) 964-1404. Mon.-Thurs. 10-7, Fri. & Sat. 10-5. Appointment recommended. 100-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Paloma Blanca, Marisa, Demetrios, Watters Brides and Casablanca. 150-plus bridesmaid's samples. Open inventory.

Classic Brides by Eva, 88 Ryders La., Stratford, (203) 378-9074. Tues. & Thurs. 10-8, Wed. & Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. By appointment. 100-125 wedding-gown samples; designers include Jasmine, Mag­gie Sottero and Private Label by G. 100 bridesmaid's samples; 50 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

David's Bridal, 15 Backus Ave., Danbury Square, Danbury, (203) 778-4499; 82 Buckland St., The Plaza at Burr Corners, Manchester, (860) 645-7883; 110-118 Boston Post Rd., Orange, (203) 891-8300. Mon.-Fri. 11-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. noon-6. Appointment recommended. Carries sizes 0-26W, petites, misses and womens. 200 ready-for-you wedding-gowns; designers include Oleg Cassini, Galina Signature, David's Bridal Collection. 200 ready-for-you bridesmaid's gowns; 50 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Delianne Bridal, 541 Wolcott St., Waterbury, (203) 574-7955. Tues. & Thurs. 10-7, Wed. & Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Appointment recommended. 500 wedding-gown samples; designers include Casa­blanca, Demetrios, Eve of Milady, Maggie Sottero and Pronovias. 300-400 bridesmaid's samples; 200 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Dynamite Designs Boutique, Staples Plaza, Wallingford, (203) 269-4337. Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Thurs. noon-8; Sat. 10-4. Appoint­ment recommended. 300 wedding-gown samples; designers include Maggie Sottero, Alfred Angelo, Eden Bridal and Private Label by G. 300-plus bridesmaid's samples; 300-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Plus sizes in stock in every category. Open inventory.

East West Bridal, 991 Main St., Manchester, (860) 643-5692. Thurs. 10-8, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-4. Appoint­ment recommended. 500 wedding-gown samples; designers include Demetrios and Maggie Sottero. 400 bridesmaid's samples; 150 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Fairy Tales Formal Wear and Bridal Boutique, 255 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, (860) 657-2211. Tues.-Wed. noon-6, Thurs. noon-7, Fri. noon-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 11-2. 100 wedding-gown samples; designers include Alfred Angelo, Maggie Sottero, Casablanca, Jasmine and DaVinci. 250 bridesmaid's dresses. 50 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Finer Bridal Shop, Flanders Plaza, East Lyme, (860) 739-8845. Tues.-Sat. 10-5. No appointment necessary. 50 wedding-gown samples; designers include Eden and L'Amour. 15 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Great White Way, 731 Main St., Watertown, (860) 945-6058. Tues., Wed. & Fri 11-5, Thurs. 10-8, Sat. 10-5. Appointment recommended. 400 wedding-gown samples; designers include Allure, Maggie Sottero, Marisa, Private Label and Impressions. 250-plus bridesmaid's samples; 150-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Harold's Formalwear, 19 Elm St., New Haven, (203) 562-4156. Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10-4, Thurs. 10-8, Sat. 9-5. Appointment required. 500 wedding-gown samples; designers include Eve of Milady, 2Be Bride, Sophia Tolli, Maggie Sottero, Jasmine, Ilissa and Marisa. 500-plus bridesmaid's samples; 150 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Closed inventory.

Ida's Bridal Shop, 98 Main St., Torrington, (860) 482-3589. Mon.-Wed. 9-7, Thurs. 9-8, Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-6. Appointment recommended. A large variety of wedding-gown samples, bridesmaid's samples, mother-of-the-bride dresses, prom dresses and tuxedos. Open inventory.

Julie Allen Bridals, 154 South Main St., Newtown, (203) 426-4378 or (203) 426-6830. Tues. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Wed. & Fri. 10-4, Sat. 9-4. Appointment recommended. 200 wedding-gown samples; designers include Marisa Bridals, Maggie Sottero and Matthew Christopher. A Watters Platinum Dealer. 500 bridesmaid's samples; 60 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Lewin's Bridal Boutique, 585 Hazard Ave., Enfield, (860) 749-2877. Mon. & Tues. noon-6, Thurs. 11-7, Fri. noon-7, Sat. 10-4. Designs include informal bridal gowns, bridesmaid's samples, mother-of-the-bride dresses. Services include dressmaking and alterations. Open inventory.

Lucille's Bridal Shop, Hitchcock Plaza, 185 Boston Post Rd., Orange, (203) 795-0546. Mon.-Thurs. 10-8, Fri. & Sat. 10-5. Ap­point­ment recommended. 800-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Alfred Angelo, Nino Fontana, Moonlight, Impressions, Kitty Chen Couture, Private Label by G, Maggie Sottero and Piccione. 1,000 bridesmaid's samples. Open inventory.

Majesty, 181 Main St., Danbury, (203) 730-1784. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Appointment recommended. 800-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Maggie Sottero, Casablanca Bridal, Blue by Enzoani and Christina Wu. 100 bridesmaid's samples, 50 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Maria Christine's Bridals and Formal Wear, 243 East Pearl St., Torrington, (860) 489-4774. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Thurs. noon-8, Sat. 10-3. Appointment required. 200-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Alfred Angelo, Mon Cheri, Sophia Tolli, Jasmine and Private Label by G. 200 bridesmaid's samples; 60-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Closed inventory.

Marie's Bridal Shoppe, 2337 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, (203) 372-5712. Tues.-Fri. 10-5:30, Wed. & Thurs. till 8, Sat. 10-4. No appointment necessary. 300-plus wedding gown samples; designers include Casablanca, Ilissa, Mikaella, Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander, Emerald, Venus and Paloma Blanca. 200-plus bridesmaid's samples; 100-150 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Maynard's Bridal Corner, 175 West Main St., Avon, (860) 677-1135. Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 10-5:30, Thurs. 10-7:30, Sat. 10-4. No appointment necessary. 200-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Jasmine, Mon Cheri and Private Label by G. 140 bridesmaid's samples; 100-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Montage Bridal Salon, 251 Flanders Rd., East Lyme, (860) 739-6608. Tues.-Sat. 10-4; evenings by appointment. Appointment required. 200-plus wed­ding-gown samples; designers include Pronovias, Christina Wu, Dere Kiang, Mon Cheri, St. Patrick and Victoria's Bridal. 65 samples in stock. Redesign done on premises. Open inventory.

Occasions Bridal & Evening Wear Bou­tique, 6 P.T. Barnum Square, Bethel, (203) 791-2425. Mon., Tues. & Fri. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4. Appointment recommended. 100-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Alfred Angelo, Bonny, Casa­blanca, Impressions, Maggie Sottero, P.C. Mary's and Mori Lee. 300 bridesmaid's samples; 500 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Ragtime Boutique, 689 Main St., Watertown, (860) 274-0048. Tues. & Thurs. 10-6:30, Wed. & Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-3. Appointment recommended. 150-200 wedding-gown samples; designers include Jasmine, La Sposa and Venus. 250-plus bridesmaid's samples; 175-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Royal Weddings, 42 Federal Rd., Danbury, (203) 794-0171. Tues. & Thurs. noon-8, Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-5. Appointment recommended. 600-plus wedding-gown samples; designers include Maggie Sot­tero, Monique and Private Label by G. 400-plus bridesmaid's samples; 200-plus mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Special Occasions Bridal House, 251 Maple Ave., North Haven, (203) 234-2122. Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Thurs. till 7; Sat. 10-5. No ap­pointment necessary. 300 wedding-gown samples; designers include Impressions, Mori Lee, Bonny Bridal, Essense of Australia, DaVinci Bridal, and Bari Jay. 500 bridesmaid's samples; 100 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Sposa Bella Bridal Shop, 320 Kings Hwy. E., Fair­field, (203) 330-0820. Mon. & Tues. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. & Sat. 10-4, or by appointment. Appointment recommended. 100 wedding-gown samples; designers include DaVinci, Deme­trios, Mon Cheri and Private Lines. 300 bridesmaid's samples; 60 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Closed inventory.

Stars, 138 Simsbury Rd., Avon, (860) 678-0590. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Thurs. till 7, Sat. 10-5. Appointment required. 300 wedding-gown samples; designers include Angelina Faccenda, Casablanca, Couture Bridal by Elma Reise, Mori Lee, Impressions, Emerald, Sophia Tolli, Maggie Sottero and Marisa. 250 bridesmaid's samples; 550 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Closed inventory.

Stylez for the Aisle, 5A Pasco Dr., East Windsor, (860) 254-5397. Tues. & Wed. 12:30-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 12:30-5, Sat. 10-4. Appointment required. 125 wedding-gown samples; designers include Essense of Australia, Ella, Rina Di Montella and Raylia Designs. 125 bridesmaid's samples; 125 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Stylish Impressions Bridal, 254 Main St., Farming­ton, (860) 676-9990. Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Sat. 10-5. Appointment recommended. 300 wedding-gown samples; designers include Alfred Angelo, Anjolique, Jasmine and Casablanca. 300-plus bridesmaid's samples; 250 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

Sukran's Bridal & Tuxedos, 180 Post Rd. E., West­­port; (203) 222-7433; 563 Westport Ave., Norwalk, (203) 847-0607. Mon.-Wed. 10:30-5:30, Thurs. 10:30-7:30, Fri. 10:30-5, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. noon-4. Appt. rec­om­mended. 500-plus wedding-gown samples; many designers as well as private-label and custom-made lines including Designs by Sukran. 300-350 bridesmaid's samples; 200 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.

The Wedding Embassy, 25 Candee Hill Rd., Water­town, (860) 274-1988. Tues. & Thurs. noon-8, Wed. 10-6, Sat. 10-3. Appointment recommended. 90 wedding-gown samples; designers include Casablanca, Blue by Enzoani and Aire Collection (Rosa Clara). 100 bridesmaid's samples; 75 mother-of-the-bride dresses. Open inventory.