We like to have 8 to 12 weeks for the full alterations process, which generally includes 2 to 3 fittings. Plan to start earlier if your availability is limited.  Our calendar fills up quickly in the spring for summer weddings, so schedule early or we might be fully committed if you wait until when we would normally see you
If your wedding is sooner than our normal time frame, we may still be able to accommodate you – give us a call to check availability and discuss any rush fees.

Plan to contact us to schedule your appointment when you order your dress for best availability, especially during our very busy summer months. If you have a summer wedding and are only available on weekends, you may want to consider scheduling your appointments earlier in the year. 

You will need to bring the shoes you plan to wear with the dress (the actual shoes you will wear on your day-- so we may accurately mark your hem), as well as any undergarments. We can provide bra cups to be sewn in for brides with a bust size of A cup or B cup. Larger cup sizes may require you to purchase a long line bustier style strapless bra for proper support, depending on your body and the construction of your dress. 

Occasionally, we can give you a price range for your alterations by phone or email if you tell us the designer an style name of your gown . We can also meet with you for more exact pricing based on our availability. We do charge for our meeting time, and the fee is applied to your alteration charges. Average wedding gown alterations usually fall between $700--$1400.

 Sometimes we can, sometimes we can’t. Bridal shop employees are generally not experts in gown alterations or construction, and although they usually have the best of intentions, they may not have given you accurate information about what’s possible. You are always welcome to call or email us to ask about the possibilities for your dress before purchase.  Substantial style or sizing changes will push your alterations ticket higher than average. 

Usually we can, although it’s best to start with a dress that is close to fitting and with a style that is similar to what you have in mind for the end result. In some instances, if the dress is in very delicate condition we must chose to not take on a particular project.

We do not make custom wedding dresses at this time. We only offer alterations services.  

We can make simple veils for you from the materials we have on hand, though we no longer offer any merchandise such as wedding gowns or jewelry. Our friends over at Bella Vittoria and Fabrics, Findings, and Finishings do! A lot of our merchandise that we used to carry can be found there. Visit Bella Vittoria or Fabrics Findings and Finishings on Etsy! We also have a couple of amazing jewelry shops near our meeting location!