Bridal Alterations Services London
At Alterations Boutique, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable moments of your life. Your wedding dress is not just an outfit; it’s a statement of who you are and a cherished memory that will last forever.
When choosing a seamstress to perform your bridal alterations, it’s essential to feel confident that your dream dress is in expert hands. Located in the West End of London, our highly respected boutique has earned a reputation for delivering perfection to every bride we work with. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted name in Bridal Gown Alterations.
We are renowned for the exceptional quality of work, award-winning customer service, and reasonable prices we provide. Whether you need precise adjustments or a complete restyling, you can trust us to make your wedding dress truly unforgettable.
- Wedding Dress Alterations
- Bridesmaid Dress Alterations
- Ladies Alterations
- Wedding Gown Alterations
- Bridal Dress Alterations
- Mother Of The Bride Alterations
- Velis & Headdresses
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Why Choose Us?
At Alterations Boutique, we believe that quality workmanship and excellent customer service should be standard, not something clients should pay a premium for. Our highly skilled and talented seamstresses will dedicate as much time as needed to ensure your wedding dress is absolutely perfect. We focus entirely on your needs, working with you on a one-to-one basis. From your first consultation to every fitting, the same seamstress will attend to you and personally work on your dress.
With at least 20 years of experience in Bridal Gown Alterations, our expert seamstresses ensure your dress is in the best possible hands. Beyond delivering the highest quality bridal alterations, we also offer bespoke creations such as boleros, stoles, veils, hair pieces, and sashes, designed to perfectly complement your wedding dress.
This commitment to excellence has made us the number-one choice for brides-to-be. Our reputation extends to high-profile clients like leading British designer Jenny Packham, who entrusts us exclusively with the intricate alterations of her detailed wedding dresses and evening wear. Choose us for a flawless fit and a truly exceptional bridal experience.
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Bridal Dress Alterations
Whether your wedding dress is plain or adorned with intricate lace, beads, or other embellishments, our high-level expertise ensures it will be altered or restyled to perfection. From changing the neckline, adding sleeves, or reshaping the train to adding lace and embellishments, we specialize in transformations you never thought possible.
We work closely with you to listen and fully understand your vision, ensuring that when you walk down the aisle, you feel the most confident you’ve ever felt. This confidence comes from knowing you look absolutely incredible from every angle.
Whether your gown was purchased from a department store, a bridal boutique, inherited, or is a vintage dress needing to be restyled, resized, or remodelled, we are here to help. Trust us to bring your dream wedding dress to life, tailored perfectly to reflect your unique style and personality.
The Experience
At Alterations Boutique we have worked hard on putting together the best possible team to work on your dress, developing a high standard of customer service we believe all brides deserve, and we have been successful at creating a wonderful experience from the moment a bride walks into our boutique.
First Appointment
We would suggest that you bring the wedding dress to us at your earliest convenience, remembering to bring your shoes and undergarments. We will perform an initial consultation, pin the garment and advise you of costs. If you are happy with the costs and go ahead we will keep your dress and schedule a date with you for your first fitting. This saves you from having to transport your dress and eliminates any risk of damaging it.
Fittings
Prior to your wedding, you will visit us on the pre-agreed fitting dates. The number of fittings required will depend on the complexity of the work we are undertaking. Only once you are completely satisfied may you collect your perfectly altered dress and take it with you.
Costs
We believe in charging our customers fair and reasonable prices, therefore, we undertake regular research to ensure our rates are moderate. We appreciate that you would like to know in advance how much the costs are going to be but as Wedding Dresses can vary with regards to fabric, finishing, construction and detail we prefer that customers visit us so we can provide a free, accurate and no obligation quote. At your appointment, we will provide you with a breakdown of costs so you have a clear understanding of what you are being charged for and do our best to make sure we quote within your budget. Our Fair and Reasonable Price policy means that our customers receive the best possible service and outstanding quality workmanship, without having to pay premium prices.
All fittings including the consultation are free. We only charge for the work we perform and you only pay for the work we agree to do once. For example, if we take in the dress and it still does not fit correctly when you try the dress on, we do not charge again. Please book an appointment by clicking on the link above or email us at
After the wedding
Christening Gown
There are many different ways of creating a christening gown but it has increasingly become fashionable to create a baby’s christening gown by incorporating parts of your wedding dress. Your wedding dress is sentimental to you and therefore it is the perfect choice to use it to create another special outfit for another special family day. For example, if your wedding dress has a train, we can use it to design a beautiful christening gown for your baby. This does not mean the end of your wedding dress as we can use it to create a matching tea length dress you can wear at the christening ceremony. Otherwise, we can work with you to design a christening gown using all the fabric and trims from your wedding dress. Whether you will decide to create a mini replica of your own wedding dress or would like us to come up with a completely new design, or have already designed it yourself, let our dressmakers work with you to create a unique and special outfit for you and your baby.
Creating a versatile wardrobe piece
Your wedding day doesn’t have to mean the end of your wedding dress. Let our talented dressmakers turn your wedding dress into something new, better, modern and exciting. At Alterations Boutique we have the expertise to convert your wedding dress into a special outfit you can wear regularly. Let one of our dressmakers create a beautiful cocktail gown, an elegant blouse or remake the bottom part of your dress into a stunning skirt. Whatever piece you choose, it will remind you of the memories from your wedding day. Our talented dressmakers will work with you to create a unique piece that will always have a special and personal meaning.
Reassurance
Alterations Boutique is a VAT registered, Limited Company with a comprehensive insurance policy that covers your garment whilst it is in our possession. Unfortunately, there are individuals that have set up rogue businesses that do not pay tax, take cash only and do not have the correct insurance in place which means you and your garment have no protection. We are proud to be a British company that complies with all rules and regulations to provide peace of mind to our clients.
The Team
All of our team are qualified seamstresses by trade, with at least 20 years of experience. Despite being already qualified, the team have to undergo a rigorous Alterations Boutique training programme to demonstrate they perform work to our high standards. In addition, there is ongoing regular training to help the team master their skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridal Alterations
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about Bridal alterations:
At Alterations Boutique, we don’t just specialise in Bridal Dress Alterations. We also provide expert alterations for bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits, flower girl dresses, and even suits, ensuring everyone looks their best on your special day.
We recommend bringing your bridal gown to us as soon as you have it, even if your wedding is still several months away. This allows us ample time to make any necessary alterations, ensuring your dress is perfectly tailored for your big day.
Ideally, most brides require 2–3 fittings. The first fitting assesses the changes needed, the second refines the adjustments, and the final fitting ensures the perfect fit. However, we never guarantee how many fittings may be required to complete the dress to your satisfaction. For major modifications or intricate customizations, additional fittings may be necessary. We offer an unlimited fittings policy, ensuring that your dress is perfected to your satisfaction without extra charges for additional fittings.
Yes, most dresses can be taken in or let out by 1–2 sizes, depending on the seam allowance. If you need a larger adjustment, extra fabric or creative tailoring solutions may be required.
Absolutely! Our expert seamstresses can add lace, illusion, or full-length sleeves, adjust necklines, or create custom embellishments to match your vision.
Yes! We can shorten the train to your preferred length or add a bustle so you can lift it for easier movement during the reception.
Yes, we frequently tailor wedding dresses purchased online to ensure the perfect fit, as sizing can vary significantly between brands.
The duration of the alteration process and the number of fittings required depend on the complexity of the alterations and our current workload. While we strive to complete the work within a reasonable timeframe, we prioritise ensuring the highest quality craftsmanship.
Yes, we operate on an appointment-only basis for all wedding dress alterations. This ensures that our team can dedicate ample time and attention to your specific needs. Appointments also allow us to manage our workflow efficiently while providing you with a personalized and focused experience.
We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, and we will do our best to accommodate last-minute wedding dress alterations based on availability. Please contact us as soon as possible, and we will work with you to find a suitable solution.
For your fitting appointment, please bring the undergarments and shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day. This ensures accurate measurements and proper hemming adjustments for the perfect fit.
If you haven’t yet purchased your wedding shoes, please inform our bridal seamstress so the hem can be pinned at a later fitting once you have them.
Fittings are scheduled to last a maximum of 30 minutes. It’s important to arrive on time for your appointment, as arriving late may result in a reduced fitting time to accommodate other clients who are booked after you.
We recommend bringing no more than two people with you to your appointment.
To minimise the risk of staining wedding dresses, food and drink are not permitted on the premises.
While we love animals, we regret that they cannot be permitted on-site to avoid the risk of staining wedding dresses.
No need to worry! Our skilled wedding dress alterations seamstress can expertly convert your dress from a zip-up style to a lace-up back, providing the extra room you need for a perfect fit.
Yes, we do offer steaming, but we only steam the dress during your final fitting when you are collecting it. We recommend steaming only if it is necessary to preserve the fabric and overall condition of the gown.
Yes, we will store your dress from the point of your first fitting until when you collect it once all the alterations are completed.
