Alterations and Custom Accessories
bridal gowns and formalwear
Choosing the right size dress is just the beginning. Expert alterations ensure your gown fits perfectly, making it feel custom-made just for you. Personalize your gown by adding straps, sleeves, a zipper or corset back. Enhance your look with an elegant bustle, sash, beading, bows, or lace. Complete your ensemble with a custom-ordered veil, headpiece, and jewelry. The possibilities for creating your dream dress are endless!
What to Expect at Your Fitting
Bridal Dress Fittings
Duration: Plan for approximately one hour.
What to Bring: Please bring the shoes you’ll be wearing for the event, as well as any underpinnings like bras and slips. Bringing these items to your first appointment ensures the best fit for your dress or formalwear.
Special Occasion and Bridesmaid Dress Fittings
Duration: These fittings usually take around thirty minutes.
What to Bring: Similar to wedding gown fittings, please bring the shoes and any necessary undergarments.
During Your Fitting
Pinning for Perfect Fit: Your dress will be carefully pinned to achieve the best fit.
Bustle Options: For dresses with trains, we’ll show you several options for bustles and provide recommendations.
Steaming: We will steam your dress to help eliminate wrinkles.
Payment and Fees
Payment and Fees: We'll go over all fees during your fitting. Payment options will be discussed (cash, credit card, checks accepted but must clear prior to releasing dress).
Payment Methods: Please note that full payment is due before the dress can be taken home. We’re here to ensure your dress fits beautifully and that you feel confident and comfortable on your special day. If you have any questions or need to schedule a fitting, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Duration: Plan for approximately one hour.
What to Bring: Please bring the shoes you’ll be wearing for the event, as well as any underpinnings like bras and slips. Bringing these items to your first appointment ensures the best fit for your dress or formalwear.
Special Occasion and Bridesmaid Dress Fittings
Duration: These fittings usually take around thirty minutes.
What to Bring: Similar to wedding gown fittings, please bring the shoes and any necessary undergarments.
During Your Fitting
Pinning for Perfect Fit: Your dress will be carefully pinned to achieve the best fit.
Bustle Options: For dresses with trains, we’ll show you several options for bustles and provide recommendations.
Steaming: We will steam your dress to help eliminate wrinkles.
Payment and Fees
Payment and Fees: We'll go over all fees during your fitting. Payment options will be discussed (cash, credit card, checks accepted but must clear prior to releasing dress).
Payment Methods: Please note that full payment is due before the dress can be taken home. We’re here to ensure your dress fits beautifully and that you feel confident and comfortable on your special day. If you have any questions or need to schedule a fitting, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Expert Alteration Services
Every dress tells a unique story, and we’re here to ensure yours fits just right. Our expert alteration services cover everything from simple adjustments to detailed modifications. Whether you're a bride preparing for your big day or a bridesmaid seeking the perfect fit, we’re happy to help.
Our services include hemming, resizing, adjusting sleeves, altering shoulders, taking in or letting out sides, creating beautiful bustles, adding bra cups, and shortening straps. Each alteration is tailored to the specific fabric and design of your dress, ensuring it looks and feels perfect.
Typically, bridal alterations range from $400 to $800, depending on the complexity and details of the gown. Bridesmaid and mother of the bride alterations usually range from $55 to $200. During your initial consultation, we'll go over the pricing to ensure everything is clear and agreed upon.
For the best experience, we recommend scheduling your bridal alterations as soon as you choose your dress or formalwear. While we understand that many brides and bridesmaids plan to lose weight, take trips, and plan events, it’s crucial not to wait until the last minute to schedule your fitting. Our appointments fill up quickly, and to ensure the most convenient timing for you, it’s best to schedule at least 4-6 months before your event.
We look forward to helping you achieve the perfect fit, so you can feel confident and beautiful. Contact us today to discuss your alteration needs and schedule a fitting.
Our services include hemming, resizing, adjusting sleeves, altering shoulders, taking in or letting out sides, creating beautiful bustles, adding bra cups, and shortening straps. Each alteration is tailored to the specific fabric and design of your dress, ensuring it looks and feels perfect.
Typically, bridal alterations range from $400 to $800, depending on the complexity and details of the gown. Bridesmaid and mother of the bride alterations usually range from $55 to $200. During your initial consultation, we'll go over the pricing to ensure everything is clear and agreed upon.
For the best experience, we recommend scheduling your bridal alterations as soon as you choose your dress or formalwear. While we understand that many brides and bridesmaids plan to lose weight, take trips, and plan events, it’s crucial not to wait until the last minute to schedule your fitting. Our appointments fill up quickly, and to ensure the most convenient timing for you, it’s best to schedule at least 4-6 months before your event.
We look forward to helping you achieve the perfect fit, so you can feel confident and beautiful. Contact us today to discuss your alteration needs and schedule a fitting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When should I schedule my fitting? Our appointments fill up quickly, often scheduling six months out. It’s imperative that you schedule your fitting as soon as you choose your dress to ensure timely service.
2. What forms of payment do you accept? We accept several forms of payment, including cash, check, and credit/debit cards. Please note that credit/debit card payments will incur a 3% service fee. Checks must be received at least two weeks prior to picking up your dress to allow time for the bank to clear the funds.
3. What should I bring to my fitting? Please bring the shoes you’ll be wearing for the event, as well as any underpinnings like bras and slips. Bringing these items to your first appointment ensures the best fit for your dress or formalwear.
4. How long do fittings usually take? Wedding gown fittings typically take about one hour, while special occasion and bridesmaid dress fittings usually take around thirty minutes.
5. What types of alterations do you offer? We offer a wide range of alteration services, including hemming, resizing, adjusting sleeves, altering shoulders, taking in or letting out sides, creating bustles, adding bra cups, and shortening straps. Each alteration is tailored to the specific fabric and design of your dress.
6. Do you offer rush services? Yes, we do offer rush services based on availability and complexity. It’s best to schedule your alterations well in advance, but we can accommodate last-minute needs when possible.
7. Will my dress be steamed? Yes, we will steam your dress to help eliminate wrinkles. However, we do not guarantee that it will be perfectly pressed.
8. What if I plan to lose weight or I'm pregnant? While we understand that many people plan to lose weight or may have life events happen, alterations often require removing lace and other intricate details. Please disclose any such plans upfront so we can schedule your fittings accordingly and ensure the best possible outcome.
If you have any other questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to ensure your dress fits beautifully and that you feel confident and comfortable on your special day.