BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
When to begin alterations?
Scheduling is suggested 3 months prior to the wedding date.
The first fitting should take place 12 weeks prior the wedding date.
What happens at the first fitting?
We will establish our timeline, initial investment, and discuss actions to ensure your gown is true to fit. We can explore design changes. Appointments are scheduled for one hour.
How many appointments does it take?
Alterations require 3 appointments in total; however, it may vary based on preferences.
What do I need to bring?
Anything you plan to wear on your special day, including shape wear or undergarments and especially your shoes. Setting the hem is not possible without them. Don’t forget the gown!
When do I received the finished gown?
Handover takes place at the final appointment. Payment is due for handover. To ensure the best possible fit, the final appointment is scheduled 3 weeks prior to your wedding day.
Our alteration services ensure your gown flawlessly, allowing you to feel confident and poised.
Note our alteration pricing is for bridal gowns only.
ALTERATIONS PRICING
Add/replace corset back $275
Add zipper back closure $100
Add zipper & corset closure $350
Take in through zipper, reset zipper $50
Take in through zipper w/ loops and buttons $75
Add/reinforce buttons ea $1
Take in/out sides on skirt $50
Add lining to skirt $150
Add belt/sash $45
Add/remove/shorten straps ea $25
Add godet into split $15
Add split w/o lining $15
Add split w/ lining $30
Add bra cups ea $10
Add/replace appliques ea $10
Beading/re-beading $35/hour
Reshape neckline $75
Add/remove sleeves ea $45
Add lining to sleeves ea $25
Take in/out sides through sleeves ea $65
Lower armholes w/sleeves ea $35
Shorten/lengthen sleeves, vented ea $45
Take in/out sides, sleeveless ea $25
Take in/out sides w/sleeves ea $35
Take in princess seams $40
Bustle – first three points $30
Additional bustle point ea $5
Take in/out sides of bodice $50
Add boning to ea seam $10
Replace boning in bodice ea $10
Add lining to bodice $75
Cut edge hem, ea layer $35
Chiffon hem, ea layer $45
Satin/Silk rolled hem $55
Hem and lining enclosed $75
Lace/fancy hem $250
Lining hem $65
Asymmetrical hem $75
Multi-tiered hem: cost vary
Add/replace horsehair, ea layer $25
Replace zipper $25
Replace closures $10
Replace fasteners $10
Spot cleaning $50+
Steam and press $150+
Full gown cleaning $300+
Rush fee — 30% of total alterations