Alterations
How does it happen?
Scheduling
We schedule 3 appointments about 6 – 8 weeks before your wedding, the total process of alterations usually takes about 4 – 6 weeks. It is best to schedule your first appointment when you order your dress. This way you have a better chance of booking before we are full!
First Appointment
At the first appointment, we assess the necessary alterations, and pin the gown appropriately.
Shoes
It’s essential you bring your shoes that you will be wearing with your dress on the day of your wedding, as this is how we measure for your hem and bustle. Please bring your shoes to all of your following appointments as well.
Second Appointment
Your second appointment takes place approximately two weeks after your first. At this point the dress will have been sewn as pinned.
If it fits...
If everything fits as intended and no further adjustments are needed, you are set to take the dress home! Often enough, however, we find a few more issues that need to be addressed, which we will pin, and in the following 2 weeks, sew, in time for your third appointment.
Third Appointment
At the third appointment, you’ll try the dress on to confirm it fits. After which you can finally take it home! We like to make this last appointment 2 weeks before your wedding or before the day you are leaving if you are traveling.
Consultations
If you would like to get an idea of the work that needs to be done on your dress and it's cost before committing to it, we offer consultation appointments to discuss your dress when our schedule permits (for a fee, which will be deducted from the final cost, should you continue with the alterations process).
During the height of wedding season, please understand that these appointment times may not be available.
Just be sure to call to schedule your consultation appointment as soon as you order your dress, at least three to four months before your wedding day.