Make a Day Out of Your Bridal Appointment
Your bridal appointment might be the reason you're coming to Clinton, but it doesn't have to be the only thing on the itinerary.
The White Dress by the shore is tucked right along the Connecticut shoreline, surrounded by waterfront restaurants, local shops, vineyards, beaches, and some of our favorite New England towns. So whether you're coming with your mom, sisters, best friends, or a few of your favorite people, why not make a day out of it?
Here are a few ways to plan your day around your bridal appointment.
Have a Morning Appointment?
Start the day with the main event: wedding gown shopping.
After your appointment, keep the celebration going with lunch at The Wharf Restaurant in Madison. Located right on the water, it's a beautiful spot to sit down, order something delicious, and talk through all of the gowns you just tried on.
From there, you have plenty of options.
Head to Clinton Premium Outlets for an afternoon of shopping, wander through downtown Madison and stop into Lily's Boutique, or make your way to Chamard Vineyards for a slower afternoon with local wine and countryside views.
And if your appointment ends with a yes? Even more reason to celebrate.
Coming in for an Afternoon Appointment?
Make the morning part of the experience, too.
Grab coffee and something to eat at Café Nola or Julie's Cup of Joe before doing a little shopping around Clinton.
If you're visiting during the fall, take a drive to Bishop's Orchards in Guilford for the farm market, seasonal treats, and apple picking before making your way to the boutique.
Then it's time to head to The White Dress by the shore for your appointment.
Make It a Full Girls' Weekend
If you're traveling to Clinton or have friends and family coming in from out of town, your bridal appointment is the perfect excuse to turn one day into a whole weekend.
Stay along the shoreline at Madison Beach Hotel, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, or Water's Edge Resort & Spa for a little waterfront escape.
Check in the night before, have dinner together, wake up for your bridal appointment, and leave the rest of the weekend open for exploring.
Explore a Little More of the Shoreline
Have some extra time? There's plenty more to see while you're here.
Go antiquing around Clinton, spend an afternoon exploring Old Saybrook, stop for tea at Tea & Tarot, or head farther down the shoreline to Mystic for shops, restaurants, and a quintessential New England afternoon.
You don't need a packed itinerary, either. Sometimes the best plan is simply leaving a little extra time before or after your appointment to see where the day takes you.
Your Bridal Appointment Is Part of the Memory
Finding your wedding gown is a pretty big moment. And years from now, you probably won't just remember the dress you chose. You'll remember who was there, where you went afterward, what you talked about over lunch, and how the whole day felt.
So gather your favorite people, plan your bridal appointment at The White Dress by the shore, and leave a little extra room on the itinerary.
Come find your gown. Stay for the shoreline.
Xo, Twd Lovelies