Photography: Carla TenEyck

BETH CHAPMAN, owner and stylist, is a veteran of the retail industry. She spent 10 years working in the corporate office of Ann Taylor, where she served as a Vice President of Merchandising. Beth’s love of exquisite fabrics and feminine details have enabled her to create a collection for The White Dress by the shore that is the perfect complement for the bride searching for a classic, yet updated wedding gown. Her expertise in fabrications and garment fit and her love of bridal couture, allow her to assist clients in selecting the perfect attire for their wedding. Recognized for her dedication to her business, family and community service, Beth was selected as one of the 5 finalists for the 2006 Connecticut Working Woman of the Year. Beth’s extraordinary fashion sense has led to her styling photo shoots throughout the world. Her work has been seen in:  Grace Ormonde, La Bella Bride,  Brides magazine, Connecticut Bride, Bliss Celebrations, Gala Weddings, style me pretty and 100 Layer Cake, among others. To read more about her love of styling, visit The Musings of  a Stylist.

Beth Chapman created The White Dress by the shore in 2004, out of a sincere desire to create the ultimate wedding shopping experience for her brides. It is her belief that shopping for your wedding gown should be an intimate and memorable experience – one that is everything you’ve dreamed of, but nothing you would expect.

The staff at The White Dress by the shore has diverse backgrounds and combined have years of experience styling brides. Whether you are shopping with us for the first time or picking up your gown at your final fitting, each interaction will be filled with excitement and the desire to provide you with exceptional service. We are by appointment so that our talented stylists may provide you with an intimate, personalized experience. It is the goal of our staff to ensure that the day that you select your wedding attire is as memorable the day that you wear it.