
Bridal Alterations
At The Alteration House, we know every bride, every body, and every dress is unique—which is why our alterations are fully personalized to fit your vision perfectly. Our team is here to make each fitting enjoyable and stress-free, handling every gown with expert care to highlight your personal style.
Because each dress requires its own special touch, pricing varies based on your specific needs. We offer consultations for $40, giving you a chance to discuss your ideas and explore the best options for your gown.
Let us help make your big day feel as beautiful and unique as you are!
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s best to have only one other person attend your bridal fittings. It tends to get overwhelming for the bride when there are too many people sharing opinions.
If you have others in your bridal party that need dresses fitted, just let us know, we can schedule a bridal fitting party!
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A bustle is used when you want the train of your dress up off the ground, mostly during the reception. Usually there are 3-7 points to make this happen. It may be buttons and loops or a series of ribbons to connect the points. At your final fitting, it’s best to bring a friend or family member that will help with your bustle the day of the wedding. If you don’t have anyone available to attend the fitting, we are happy to record a video for you!
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For wedding dresses, 8 - 12 weeks is ideal but we can always make time for our brides. However, keep in mind that the popular dates fill up fast. For this reason, we recommend contacting us asap to secure your space with our bridal specialist.
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Depending on the extent of the alterations, it usually takes 2-4 appointments.
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Depending on the extent of the work needed, most bridal tickets range from $400-1,100. An average ticket is usually $800. Things that add to the cost include extensive beading, appliques, things that require lots of hand sewing. You can always schedule a consultation for $30 to get a more customized quote.
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For bridal, a consult deposits are $40 non refundable. The consult is to get an estimate of the alterations needed on your dress. This holds your appointment. We honor all estimates for 6 months.
Or you can choose to do a first fitting appointment, cost is $40 and will be credited to your final alteration bill. At this appointment we will pin your dress to begin the alteration process.
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Bring your shoes and any undergarments you plan to wear. If you are unsure of what to wear underneath, we can help talk about different options from bustiers to bra cups!
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Totally not a problem. We ideally need 2-3 weeks before the event/travel date to get started. It is highly recommended that you select a dress with an empire seam for best fit options. If you have any questions on style, just call!