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Here are some great site links, just for you!! This list is designed to make your window shopping a quick click away... because all you need to do is click on the link .. or copy and paste the link into your browser to find all these great products! Then, come on back and let us see how we can help you!! If any link fails for you, please let us know ASAP via our contact form.

New lines being explored every day. MEET OUR NEWEST BRIDAL GOWN DESIGNERS: Alexa Claire, Becoming Mrs., Also be sure to see the newest looks from La Belle Neige, a couture-style at a moderate price range! Fabulous silks, charmeuse satins and laces. Look under the BRIDAL WEAR section on this page for some of these links !!

Please let us know if there is something particular you would like to know more about (prices, size, color)!

Be sure to ask about our FREE COMPETITIVE PRICE QUOTE MATCH service; we hope to match or beat ANY designer dress price you have found elsewhere. Please email us for details at thebridalconnection@yahoo.com. Planning, decorating AND totally ONE-STOP shopping ---- this IS where all great weddings BEGIN!



FAVORS GALORE FROM THE TOP DESIGNERS !! Visit some of these sites below to get all the ideas you need, then call or email us for quantity and price information.

FashionCraft, a leading designer in the favor industry.

Event Blossom, featuring many Asian-inspired items.

Kate Aspen features shower, bridal and baby favors, as well as favors that are GREAT for fashion shows, fundraisers and more.

TOTALLY PROM! Here's a few quick links for all you gals searching for prom and Quinceneara gowns. BEFORE YOU PAY MORE SOMEWHERE ELSE (and why would you want to do that??) --- check with us for the best price on the gown you’re looking at. In our catalog and links, you'll find hundreds of styles, from poufy princess tulle skirts to sleek body-hugging designs, in a wide variety of price ranges. Also be sure to go to the tab for our catalog (OUR PRODUCTS), and take a look at the section for Proms & Special Occasions .. lots of styles you will not find elsewhere!

PROM GOWNS FOR FULL SIZE WOMEN? Yes, there is a collection for you ---gowns made by Landa, Calito of Canada and Aurora d’Paradiso are among the companies who offer gowns for full-figured young women! Calito even will provide gowns closer to your custom-measurements, so you have less alterations to worry about!

PROM DRESS REBATES: who else would offer you THIS? YOU EARN CASH BACK on the purchase of your gown for every friend you refer in who purchases her gown here! Ask for details today!


DelaJo Collection
Excellent choice for prom; reasonable prices, nice fabrics and designs!

Precious Formals

Riva Designs

Landa Designs offers two fabulous collections for prom and senior ball events: SPLASH and CIRE prom gowns!! Beautiful fabrics and styles, not your common designs!!

Tiffany Designs

Nina Canacci

Les Soirees


HEADPIECES, TIARAS & COMBS: Ansonia Bridal .. also see their Dazzl and Tiara Misu lines .. hard copy catalogs here!

Illusions Bridal

JLJohnson Bridals

LC International ... one of our favorite suppliers! Orders ship from NJ and arrive within two days .. outstanding service and quality products for bridal, flower girls, first communion headpieces and veils.

Giselle Bridal ... some very lovely designs, best prices in town found right here !!

R & M Bridal of California: site being revamped; please see the catalog here in the studio.

Betty Wales ... headpieces and veil manufacturer of many years .. nice variety.

BRIDAL GOWNS:
About gowns from David's Bridal: this is a line of gowns totally owned by David's. We're sorry, but they DO NOT sell their gowns to other retailers. However, we do come by a few David's gowns from charitable auctions that we attend, so we may feature a David's gown in our catalog from time to time.

We hope you will recognize the clear difference in our personal service, and in offering you the best quality gowns from the many other designers we DO work with.

BRIDALS

Alexa Claire Bridals $$$ - $$$$ for couture styling without the couture price!

Alex Hanson Bridals $$ - $$$ .. if pop-up window asks you to install Chinese language set, click on cancel; it will take you into the site.

Alfred Angelo .. very popular line, reasonably priced gowns.

Amy Lee Bridal -- nice variety of gowns for brides and bridesmaids!

Becoming Mrs., a Los Angeles designer, with a flair for couture fabrics and design, at a VERY modest price, only right here !!

Aurora D'Paradiso is the gown line for women sizes 18+; Kathryn LaCroix for sizes 2-16. Comparable designs and fabrics to other much higher priced lines! $$ - $$$

Bridalane of Montreal features beautiful gowns in a variety of styles. $$$ - $$$$

Essence Designs of Australia; designer features both one and two-piece elegant gown styles that you can mix and match tops and skirts to create the look YOU want. Couture look, $$$-$$$$.


Ever After Bridal: a nice couture look, average price range $$ - $$$. Couture pricing would dictate over $$$$ elsewhere. FABULOUS new designs, only here !!

Ginnis Fashions Inc., fine bridals, bridesmaids and flower girls! $$ - $$$ .

Ian Stuart International -- couture gowns $$$$

Kuraudia Check out their LaBelle Neige bridal line. Romantic, dreamy gowns, $$$ - $$$$$. This link occasionally does not connect; if you get "page cannot be displayed", click on the link again inside the message.

Lamour Bridals .. some very nice affordably priced gowns!

Landa Designs, in exquisite fabrics and designs to flatter every woman !!

Maggie Sottero Bridal
$$$ - $$$$

Mori Lee Bridal Gowns $$$

Nina Canacci For lovely informal bridals, bridesmaids, check out this designer we work with! Most styles to sz. 26!!

Les Soirees Bridesmaids in sizes up to 26 for most styles, quick deliveries!


Sarah Danielle

Sincerity Bridal $$$

Venezia Fashions ... Toronto manufacturer shows wonderful bridal, couture-styled gowns, with exquisite fabrics and trims. $$$

Wedding Channel (click on Artemis & Golden Gate Bridals) Caters to the bride who wants lots of tulle, full skirting; other stunning designs emerging $$$ - $$$$.

Winnie Couture for silky gowns, lace trimmed, tulle skirts and more! $$$$


BRIDAL/PROM SLIPS:
Bridal/prom slips --- you'll find several in our product catalog under "Slips & More". The newest design is a straight slip with built in tummy control!

And DON'T MISS THIS FOR FINE LINGERIE UNDER YOUR GOWN (and everything else you'll ever want to wear): .. the most FLATTERING, most comfortable bustier you'll ever want to own, from FLATTERING ME ... in our catalog, more info on their website.
Flattering Me


LINGERIE FOR THE WEDDING NITE & HONEYMOON (or just because ..) Visit our newest supplier, prices range to $75 max. for gorgeous lingerie!
The Sexy Bride


FLOWER GIRL/FIRST COMMUNION DRESSES:
Bridalane of Montreal ... your darling flower girl in well-made dresses. Special orders 10-12 weeks.

Carina's Creations:
Communion and flower girl dresses, made right here in NYS! Ship time about 4-6 weeks, special order customizing possible (add or remove sleeves, etc.) See the samples in our on-line catalog marked OUR PRODUCTS. Reasonable prices and color options possible!

Ginnis Fashions Inc., flower girls! $$-$$$

Rosebud Fashions Beautiful white or ivory dresses, with a wide assortment of color accents. Fabrics in organza, tulle and satin. $$$

Us Angels from Los Angeles, CA. Darling dresses for first communion or flower girls, mostly tea-length styles featured; sizes range from 12 months to 14. Fabrics include organza, satin, cotton eyelets, silk shantung and tulle.



GOWN CLEANING & PRESERVATIONS:
Wedding Gown Preservation Co. – See the related page on this website under GOWN CLEANING for information EVERY bride should know about taking care of her beautiful gown. Make it part of your bridal planning and shopping experience for the peace of mind that comes with knowing your gown will be properly taken care of after the wedding! We have two services, budget and deluxe. The deluxe offers a better chance for us to get those spots and stains out for you.... an extra special touch of hand cleaning your gown that no one else will do for you!

ACCESSORIES & GIFT ITEMS:
Ansonia Bridal for accessory items, too!

Aalexis Bridal Accessories: wonderful real SILK and botanical paper (hand made in the US) designs, where the quality difference is totally obvious!

See us for wonderful gift ideas from Beverly Clark; catalog orders receive FREE shipping!

Cathy's Concepts accessories for your wedding day; everything from toasting glasses to candles & jewelry.

Carbonneau, famous for shoes, jewelry, gloves, the newest in CAKE Jewelry, tiaras and more! We are their local authorized retailer.

Kerenza Collection .. Hortense B. Hewitt/Treasure Masters -- Their items are featured on many other sites … but you won’t find prices better than ours !! Hard copy catalog available here; please call to make an appointment!

Engravables: fine gifts for the bride & groom, or theirs to give to their bridal attendants! Order with us by catalog (available in our shop), or see some of the wonderful selections in our catalog. Everything can be personalized, from unity candles to leather accessories, glassware and more!! Call or email us to place your order!

Your Wedding Company
Elegant wedding favors, decorations, accessories, planning tips, craft projects, decorating ideas and favor supplies. Ask us for GREAT ideas!

INVITATIONS: for showers, weddings and graduations, plus all the other special events in your life!! Books from several GREAT LINES including Birchcraft, Carlson Craft, Affordably Inviting, Celebrations, NuArt, Naturally Ever After, and lots of others! You'll find TWO site links to check out invitations on line .. or visit with us here in the studio to see over 1000 invitation options, plus an excellent assortment of wedding acessory products, unity candles, goblets, programs, RSVP cards, and more.


JEWELRY:

Ansonia Bridal for jewelry sets for you or your bridal party... see the entire collection of Ansonia, Dazzl and Tiara Misu!

Future Collection – jewelry and limited selections on bags, etc.

Mariell for jewelry, tiaras, pins, necklace sets and more. Perfect for wedding, prom, quince or any special occasion. Moderate price range.

Penina Design For fine jewelry, excellent quality crystals, pearls and rhinestone compositions. Fabulous service! Price requests welcome by email to: thebridalconnection@yahoo.com

Sassy South – jewelry, tiaras and combs

The fabulous WINDSOR jewelry collection pieces (all handmade) appear in our catalog now. Seen only here, no website link.

Bridesmaids/Mothers/Special Occasion, Prom, Evening Wear Dresses: From basic, very transitional dresses to special/social occasion/weddings; dress in STYLE, and opt to wear it again!!

Alex Hanson bridesmaids/prom/special occasion styles $$ - $$$. All the popular colors and styles, satins & more!

Alexia Designs .. several designs in quick ship time of under six weeks!

Alfred Angelo

Amber Nicole Collection

Bari Jay dresses and separates collections. Great website with the option to change the color of the dress you're looking at with the click of the color swatch card -- revolutionary idea!!

Bella Formals by Venus for bridesmaids and mom's alike. Reasonably priced.

Bridalane We are the area's only LOCAL supplier for 100's of miles! Mock two-piece styles, separates & full one-piece dressing, sure to suit every body!

Calito Affordable dresses, well made, great fabric choices. Many styles spell WEAR ME AGAIN! Be sure to see their CURVY line if you're a full-figured woman (18 and up)! Special custom re-sizing of patterns is available, only with this designer.

Cassandra Stone for prom, bridesmaids, black-tie and pageantry events, etc.

DelaJo Collection -- one of the most versatile collections to be found. Great for Mom's, PROM'S, and bridesmaids, and BRIDE AGAIN styles; very moderate price range; most under $200, and also offers plus sizes in some styles.

Dessy

Eden , for bridesmaids and bridal gowns; great for proms, Mom's and bridesmaids and your special occasion event. This is one of several sites that allow you to color click the dress into your choice! $$$

Ever Beauty $$$ - $$$$.

Ginnis Fashions Inc., bridesmaids & special occasion gowns, (MOB) $$-$$$ .

LaFemme Fashion

Landa Designs : be sure to see our newest line of MOB/Bridesmaids.

Loriann Two-to-three day ships from Canada on in-stock merchandise!

Lourea Fashions fast ships from PA.

Panoply Designs

Precious Formals

Rivas Designs

Roberta Bridals for simple, reasonably priced, fast delivery bridesmaids and prom wear.


MOTHER'S GOWNS & FORMAL WEAR:
Be sure to come and see our newest dresses from DelaJo, Patra, Loriann, Carina's Creations, Alex Evenings, Oblique, Lourea Fashions, Vivi and others! Lots of colors in stock: black/white, navy, lavender, red, all black, silver, melon, seafoam greens, and more! You may also find additional link selections in the bridesmaid links noted above.

After Dark by Karen Miller/Mark Henry Fashions
Alex Evenings
Alfred Sung Mothers' dresses
Alfred Angelo a place to find mix/match skirts & tops .. but beware the problem with link .. it may lock you onto their site, and not let you back out.

Bella Formals by Venus for bridesmaids and mom's alike. Reasonably priced.

Carina's Creations (from NYC), with 4-8 week delivery periods! Lots of packable georgette fabrics in a multitude of colors. Price range $$$.

Eden , for bridesmaids and bridal gowns; great for proms, mom's and bridesmaids and your special occasion event. This is one of several sites that allow you to color click the dress into your choice! $$$

DelaJo Collection -- one of the most versatile collections to be found. Great for Mom's, PROM'S and bridesmaids and BRIDE AGAIN; very moderate price range; most under $200, and also offers some plus sizes in some styles.

Jordan Fashions for mothers (their Caterina collection) .. check out their slide show.

LaBelle Fashions Nice selection of gowns.

Loriann Mothers' gowns, social occasions .. great, packable pebble georgette fabrics, satin accents, beading ... traditional lines on dresses, many jacket/dress, jacket/pant ensembles. $$$

Obsessions Couture, whether you're searching for mothers or special occasion dresses! $$$$ +

Unique Couture $$$$ +.
Venezia Fashions Elegance from Venezia's mother's gowns featuring traditional jacket-dress combinations, dresses with matching shawls, beautiful beaded applique work and more! $$$$ +
Ursula of Switzerland --- see Ursula's mothers' fine dress collection, including their new STUDIO Collection $$$+

The Wedding Channel.com Many other different designers featured here; do check it out!

Ask for a price on anything you find, it's FREE!!

PURSES, EVENING BAGS & SHOES: Most all designers offer styles in satin, crepe, or clear acrylic/vinyl fabrics. For dyeable shoes and bags, allow at least 7-14 days for dye work and drying. Many offer the newest rage -- fillable heels for that extra kicky sparkle! Change the bead or sparkle colors for the next gown you wear! Several handbag styles right here in the under $20 bracket!!

Colorful Creations shoes, bags, gloves .. all which can be dyed to match! Great place for ballerina flats, in satin or leather .. for brides who want the near barefoot comfort!

Coloriffics shoes and handbags; can be dyed to match.

Dyeables .. new books out, some styles discontinued, so beware of websites with great sales -- Stock may NOT be available in all sizes!

Saugus Special Occasion Quick turnarounds, quality shoes, nice dye work!

Benjamin Walk's Touchups Collection , in the shoe business over 100 years .. many matching beaded clutch or bucket style handbags to complete your accessory look!

For planning help, wherever you are, and especially if you're NOT local to the Central NY area, you might want to try these links for help. These links are for your information and assistance only. Please ask for and check references with whomever you decide to do business!

Syracuse Wedding



Wedding and Event links. Find links to DJs, Wedding locations, Photographers, Ministers, Wedding Video, Wedding decorations, catering, florist, rentals, Wedding planner, limousine service, invitations, musicians and more!

Wedding Zone The Bridal Connection: One Stop Says it All!