BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
FOR A PERFECTLY FITTING WEDDING DRESS.
Whether you need your dream dress shortening or the bodice taking in, look no further.Brides need to know that their precious dress is in expert hands when getting their dress altered, I have the skills and experience to do this.
Price guide: Typical Bridal Alterations range from £250 -£400
For complex fabrics like chiffon or highly beaded lace or extensive alterations or restyling allow £400-£695.
Vintage Dress Refurbishment starts at £350
I offer an extensive range of Bridal alterations as well as Bespoke garments to compliment your dress.
Booking your appointment is easy just call or use my contact form
“Beatrice altered my Wedding dress for me in advance of my upcoming wedding and I cannot recommend her more!”
“Beatrice is above and beyond a dream when it comes to dressmaking..”
Alterations to length,straps,petticoat and bridal loops made.
“Beatrice altered my Wedding dress-she was fantastic from start to finish... being detailed and thorough and ultimately making my dress perfect.I couldn`t recommend her enough.”
“Superb experience and workmanship.I contacted Beatrice to alter my daughter`s Wedding dress and could not have been happier.The service she provided was outstanding,Beatrice visited us on three occasions at a time to suit us and nothing was too much trouble.The finished alteration was perfect and delivered without any delays.Beatrice was a pleasure to work with..”
“Beatrice transformed my second hand Wedding dress into a stunning,well fitted and beautiful dress which I can not wait to wear on my big day..”
PRICING AND SERVICES
every wedding gown differs in construction,fabrics,layers and embellishment and therefore each dress is quoted for individually.
bridal alterations can seem expensive but wedding gowns need careful handling. wedding dresses have complex construction and with delicate fabrics,silks and laces that require advanced sewing skills and precise hand sewing. Prices start from £250-All fittings are included in the price.
re-styling/renovation: For pre-loved or vintage wedding dresses quoted individually.
please allow a minimum of 5-8 weeks before your wedding day when booking.(Last minute orders can sometimes be acommodated so it`s always worth getting in touch!
QUOTES
I can only give a firm quote when I see the dress in person and can properley assess the work that needs doing.
QUOTE VIA EMAIL:
I CAN ONLY GIVE A BALL PARK FIGURE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS.
the quote given covers the work requested at the time of the first fitting- if additional alterations are added along the way, they will be priced and added to the final amount.
Express service:
(please check as not always available)
Sometimes it is possible to fit in Last minute Brides! If you have an emergency and need Bridal or bridesmaids alterations done in a hurry- depending on availability i can offer an Express service with a surcharge of £75.
FITTINGS
FITTINGS NORMALLY TAKE BETWEEN 25-45 MINUTES
A MINIMUM OF 2 FITTINGS ARE NEEDED.
PLEASE WEAR SHOES WITH CORRECT HEEL HEIGHT AND SIMILAR UNDER GARMENTS THAT YOU WILL BE WEARING WITH YOUR DRESS.a stable size should be achieved before fittings commence.
due to space please be aware that a maximum of one extra person can attend the fittings.
PAYMENTS
ONCE THE BOOKING IS CONFIRMED A 50% NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN AT THE FIRST APPOINTMENT*.THE BALANCE TO BE PAID ON COLLECTION OF YOUR DRESS.
* If your booking is a last minute `Express service`-full payment will be taken at the first appointment.
LIST OF ALTERATIONS
shortening hem
SHORTENING HEM FULL SKIRT WITH LONG TRAIN
TAKING IN BODICE
TAKING IN BEADED/LACE BODICE
ADJUSTMENT TO SLEEVES
adjustment to straps
EMBELLISHMENT WORK TO BODICE AND SKIRT
BRIDAL LOOP FOR HEM
SHORTENING SASH
making bespoke sash
making bespoke bow
making bespoke bridal capelet
ALTERATION TO PETTICOAT
CONVERSION FROM ZIP TO corset back- ROULEAUX LOOPS AND RIBBON
conversion from zip to corset back-eyelets and spagetti cord
conversion from corset back to button and loops
conversion from corset back to zip with covered buttons
strap trap-to keep shoulders in place
Additional bespoke items can me made to order
bespoke wedding veils priced and made to order
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES ALTERATIONS
FROM £100
shortening Hem
taking in bodice
taking in beaded bodice
junior Bridesmaids/flower girl Dress alterations FROM £30
shortening hem
WHEN BOOKING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT PLEASE REMEMBER TO:
1.Please let me know straight away if any weight loss/gain is planned as this will affect fit.For best results stable weight should be maintained before getting your Wedding dress altered.
2. If you are feeling at all unwell please re-arrange your appointment. It is never a problem to change your appointment but please just let call as no-show appointments impact my work financially.Thank you.
i look forward to taking your booking!
