Wedding Dress Alterations

You've found your gown, but it's not quite the perfect fit...yet

Many gowns need at least some sort of alteration, but keep in mind that your alteration issues can vary greatly, depending on where you got your gown and how many changes need to be made. But if your expectations are in order and you go to the right seamstress or tailor, you should be ready for your wedding day with a gown that fits flawlessly.

Timing Is Everything

It's important to time your alterations right. Bring your gown in too early, and you might not end up with a proper fit.  Bring your gown in too late, and you run the risk of not allowing enough time to have all the changes made, allowing two to three months from the time of your first fitting to your last, as an ideal timeline to make all the alterations. Also keep in mind that the amount of times you need to go for fittings depends on how much you're getting done to the gown -- on average, most brides go for three to four fittings.

Who to Go to?

Most reputable wedding gown shops usually offer alterations on new gowns. If they don't, or if your gown is a sample, -- I am a  professional Seamstress who will have seen and worked on such gown components in the past.

What to Bring?

When you're ready for alterations, don't just bring your gown, also take your undergarments, shoes, and accessories to your fittings as well. With all of the pieces in place, it'll be easier to envision your overall wedding day look -- you should have your undergarments and shoes on hand in order to obtain the proper fit and length of your gown, and your hair accessories or veil will help ensure you've got the right balance. If you don't have the exact shoe you'll be wearing, bring something similar in height so you don't wind up tripping over your dress on your wedding day.

Endless Possibilities

Whether you found your gown at a couture salon , a bridal sample sale or online, the options for alterations are nearly endless...