Wedding DRess Alterations

So you've found THE dress! Now is the time to get the fit just right so you can enjoy your wedding day without worrying about tripping over or having to pull your wedding dress up every 10 minutes.

Below are more details about the bridal alterations we offer and how the process works.

The Dressmakers Corset pricing estimate guide

Kind words from Brides ...

Emma

" Had my wedding dress altered here, she did an incredible job...The studio is a gorgeous space and she is very friendly and welcoming, I highly recommend! Thank you so much I can't wait to wear my dress on the big day :) "

How It Works!

Find your dress

12-18 months before your wedding day!

Get in touch, ask for an estimate!

Your wedding day!

A possible third fitting if further adjustments are required (held a week or to after the second appointment)

Book your appointments

Buy your shoes and underwear

First Fitting

6-8 weeks before your wedding date

Second Fitting

2-3 weeks after the first appointment

Sit back as the alterations are sewn

Bridal alterations Breakdown

Below are the details for each of the individual types of alterations most communally made to wedding dresses.

If you have any questions check out or FAQ page. Or if you would like a price estimate for your specific alterations please contact us today.

Shortening the Hems

Lace, beads, horsehair, net, organza. There are many different materials that make up wedding dress hems but they can all be shortened.

To shorten a wedding dress we will go through each layer and pin mark the floor before folding the fabric up so you can see the finished length of the dress. Each layer will be sewn according to the specific material and you will have a perfectly hemmed wedding dress, allowing you to walk and dance without having to lift the layers as you move.

This is the most common alteration made to wedding dresses and the least we would recommend getting done to your dress. If you are at all worried about hemming your dress please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

We also alter Bridesmaid dresses

In case you didn't know we also offer alterations for bridesmaids. You can either have an appointment with your bridesmaids or they can come individually.

Find out more about our bridesmaid alterations here or contact us to book an appointment for you and your bridesmaid(s).

Rough Pricing Guide

A-Line

Plain From £250

Lace From £300

Lace and beads From £400

Fishtail

Plain From £300

Lace From £400

Lace and beads From £500

Ballgown

Plain From £400

Lace From £450

Lace and beads From £550

The silhouettes below outline a rough price range for different dress silhouettes having the hems shortened, the sides taken in and shortening the straps. Each dress is unique so costs vary, to get a more accurate price estimate for your dress, or if you have any questions, email a photo of you in your dress to: info@dressmakerscorset.co.uk

The above prices are a rough guide for the following alterations: Shortening hems, taking in the sides and shortening the straps/shoulders.

For a more tailored price estimate, please send us a photo of you in the garment and a rough idea of the alterations you would like completed to: info@dressmakerscorset.co.uk

On average a bride will spend £250-£350 on their alterations!

Bridal price guide