text: I ordered my dress from Harold's in New Haven, and completely recommend them...they have been nothing but awesome so far. I don't know if they would fit into your budget though, but I'm sure they could work with you. The only other shop that may have dresses that fit into your budget (and that I went to during my dress search) was The Bridal Mall in Niantic. They had a lot of dresses for under $1K. Good luck!
  I got my dress, my BM dresses and the MOG dress at Ragtime in Watertown (link in bio)Love their personal touch and intimate setting! And they can give you great deals because they are a privately owned shop;)