The North Fork and the Hamptons are dotted with fabulous shops and boutiques offering clothing and accessories, but for bridal and special occasion fashions the locals know it often requires a trip "up-west" as we like to say to the major shopping centers of Long Island.

However, we do have members offering their services here. Please see below for the current providers.

Other than Tanger Outlet Center in Calverton (see below for details), we recommend you explore the shopping districts of Patchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore, Rocky Point, Selden, Lake Grove, Port Jefferson, and other business districts on in Suffolk County and Nassau County. Quite frankly, that's where we would go!

When a bride walks down the aisle to meet her groom all eyes will be on her, and it will be the details that make the difference-from head to toe. How you adorn your head makes a personal statement about you, so you want to make sure you have right the veil, headpiece or tiara. Veils by Eileen offers a large selection of wedding veils, headpieces, tiaras and gloves in quality that rivals-exceeds-the big department stores, but at a price that doesn't break the bank. Eileen sells handcrafted, one of a kind items that will become a family heirloom, worthy of passing on to the next bride in the family. You can also find hair and headpiece accessories for your flower girl and bridesmaids. So, when you are ready to find the veil or headpiece to complement and complete your wedding day ensemble, make sure you visit Veils by Eileen. Her storefront is completely online-how convenient!

Tanger Outlet in Riverhead is the largest outlet mall on the east coast with over 165 designer, specialty and chain stores. Shoppers flock to this premier center to purchase items at outlet prices in a comfortable and well laid out shoppers' paradise. It is right off Exit 72 on Long Island Expressway.