While certain designer’s time frames can vary, we strongly recommend that wedding gowns are ordered at least 9-12 months in advance of the wedding date. Waiting longer than this can result in additional Rush Fees or a delay in the gown’s arrival.

Bridesmaids and mothers are recommended to place their order no less than 6-9 months in advance. Flower girls and accessories are typically more flexible, but to be safe, 3 months or more is an ideal ordering time. All that being said, it is never too soon to find your perfect dress!

This may seem like a funny to question to some, but we are asked this question more and more. The answer is simple: Yes! As the bridal industry has evolved in these last several years, there has been a significant change in how brides purchase their gown in that it has become much more complicated. If I can give a bride any advice, it is to go with your heart and don’t be afraid to fall in love with a gown. More often than not, our brides choose the first gown they love and say ‘I should have just gone with it in the first place, it would have been so much easier!’ and we whole-heartedly agree!

While there is not an actual limit on how many guests you can bring to your appointment, our larger seating area comfortably seats 5-6 guests and our smaller seating area comfortably seats up to 3-4 guests. All that said, it is strongly recommended that you limit your guests to only those few special people in your life who you are closest with so you’re able to enjoy yourself and keep a clear head.

Unfortunately, no. We cannot allow outside food and drink for the sake of our gowns and cleanliness, so we have to insist that customers not bring in champagne or other beverages as well as food. However, you’re welcome to upgrade your bridal package to one of our Signature appointments to include drinks and goodies!

Only if you want to! It’s not required that you bring anything in particular to your appointment other than an open mind! For undergarments, we strongly recommend wearing nude undergarments for trying on wedding gowns, particularly a nude strapless bra. Even if you’re not in the market for a strapless dress, the lines of a typical bra don’t always mesh well with the straps of most wedding gowns. High-heels are also not necessary to bring to your appointment as you will be standing on a pedestal.

Many brides with out-of-state people in their party feel like they should automatically go to a national store for the sake of convenience, but that’s not the case. Here at Lastrina Girls we work with out-of-state parties on a daily basis and the process is actually much simpler than you expect! All we ask is that the person ordering the dress go to their local, most reputable dress shop or tailor to have their measurements taken, then just give us a call and we’ll take it from there! We also have a Measuring Guide to help assist in the process for anyone who needs it.

People often confuse these two and it's easy to understand why. A trunk show is a special weekend which features a particular designer. For the trunk show weekend, the featured designer will loan us several more sample gowns for brides to have even more to choose from and they are typically on sale for that weekend. With a trunk show, brides are still ordering a brand new gown in the size and color of their choice.

Sample sales only feature sample gowns and dresses are sold as-is which means that we cannot change the size or color of the gown. While some ladies may be unsure of a sample gown because it has been tried on by other brides and may have some minor imperfections, here at Lastrina Girls, we take great pride in keeping our sample gowns in great condition and most have no imperfections at all. It’s a great option countless brides have taken advantage of and a good way to save time and money on your gown.

Feel free to call or email with any questions - we’re always happy to help!

Yes! Our salon is by appointment only to ensure that we have a knowledgeable consultant available to help you throughout your time with us to clip you into gowns and help with any questions you may have. You can either fill out an appointment request form or call us to schedule an appointment!

Our custom ordered gowns range from $1,200-$4,000 with the majority of our gowns between $1,600-3,000. If you’re curious about the cost of a specific gown, give us a call!

Our samples range from a bridal size 8-26 with gowns available to order from a bridal size 0-34 depending on the designer's size chart. We also offer custom sizes and lengths in some cases. Our goal is to ensure that every bride who walks through our door feels comfortable and confident in her gown on her wedding day!

Congratulations! Once you’ve said “Yes” we will ask for a 50% deposit to order your gown. When it arrives, we will schedule a Try-On Appointment to check fit, color, and discuss next steps, as well as help you finalize accessories. From there, whether you decide to use our in-house seamstress or go with your own, alterations will typically begin 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding and require approximately 2-3 fittings depending on the amount of work your gown requires. All gowns will be steamed and pressed for your final pick up so they’re perfect for your wedding day!

We pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all your bridal party needs! We offer a large collection of wedding gowns, mother dresses, bridesmaid and junior bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, jewelry, accessories, bridal belts, veils, and hairpieces.

Lastrina Girls Bridal Salon is located in downtown Middletown, Connecticut and we are proud to be a part of this energetic and heartfelt group of fellow small business owners on Main Street. Our bustling downtown is home to some locally famous restaurants as well as other great shops and businesses. If you’re looking for a spot to celebrate and cheers to your ‘Yes’ to your dress, Middletown has a huge variety of lunch and dinner options!

Lastrina Girls Bridal Salon has a convenient parking lot that is free and open to all customers as well as on-street metered parking. Our parking lot is accessible behind our store via College Street and labeled “Plaza Middlesex”. It is available for all our customers to use at no cost. This lot also has handicapped accessible spaces that lead you to the back door of our store where we have no stairs. For on-street parking, please note that meters run from 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday. Meters accept both coins and credit/debit cards. Lost? Give us a call! We’ll do our best to guide you.