If you’ve seen a detail you love — or imagined one you’ve never seen anywhere — this is where we make it real. We elevate, redesign, and enhance until the gown is unmistakably yours, while protecting the integrity of the original.
Four ways in — from a simple perfect fit to a full creative redesign.
The essential service — hem, take-in, and bustle so your gown sits and moves exactly right on the day.
Reimagine necklines, sleeves, backs or silhouette. We elevate the design while protecting the original gown.
Restore, restructure and refresh a vintage or passed-down gown so it’s ready for a new wedding day.
Tight timeline? We accept rush bookings with a surcharge and keep every detail unhurried in the room.
No two gowns are alike, so no two plans are either. Every alteration begins with precision and ends where the work disappears.
Every bridal alteration begins with precision. Our foundation services ensure your gown sits, moves, and photographs exactly as it should.
Sometimes the dress arrives late, or the date moves up. We accommodate rush timelines. Just flag it on your quote, and we’ll get back to you right away.
Before you start
New to bridal alterations?
Our step-by-step guide covers timing, fittings, bustles and rush options, so you know what to expect before your appointment.
Read the Bridal Alterations Guide →Bridal alterations start from $900 and rise with complexity — the number of services, fabric type, and any custom work. We provide a clear quote before any work begins, and invite you to request a virtual estimate ahead of your visit.
We recommend booking 3–4 months before your wedding so fittings aren’t rushed. Structural or custom work needs more lead time. Short notice is possible with a rush surcharge — from $300 to $800 depending on how close the date is.
Most brides need two to three fittings. The exact number depends on the extent of the work and any changes to your body leading up to the day. We’ll give you a realistic estimate after your first appointment.
Your gown, the exact shoes you’ll wear, and your wedding-day undergarments — all three directly affect the fit. Missing items may require a $50 re-fitting and an additional appointment, so please plan ahead.
We can reshape necklines, backs, sleeves, and silhouette, but every gown’s construction sets its own limits — and once a hem is cut, length may not be recoverable. We’ll always tell you honestly what’s structurally achievable before we begin. See what can be customized on a wedding dress →
Yes. Beyond alterations we can repurpose your gown or fabric into an anniversary dress, cocktail or vacation dress, reception mini, two-piece set, or bridal robe. Let us know on your quote and we’ll discuss options at your consultation.
Yes. Every gown is fitted by hand in our Little Portugal atelier, led by our master tailor, Ping, who has more than 40 years of experience with lace, beading, silk and structured bodices.
Yes. We create French, American and ballroom bustles sized to your train, and at your final fitting we teach the person helping you how to bustle your gown. Read our bustle guide →
From the first pin to the final reveal, your gown is in the same careful hands.
Limited availability during peak season — we recommend booking 4 months in advance.
