Wedding Dress Alterations in London
At Alterations Boutique, we offer a full range of wedding dress alterations, including taking in, shortening, reshaping the train, neckline restyling, and adding bespoke embellishments. With branches conveniently located near you, we are here to make your special day even more perfect. Our highly experienced and fully qualified bridal seamstresses take the time to understand your needs, meticulously noting every detail to bring your vision to life.
Whether your gown was purchased from a department store, a bridal boutique, inherited, or is a vintage wedding dress requiring restyling, resizing, or remodelling our award-winning expertise ensures your gown is nothing short of perfect for your special day.
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Wedding Dress Alterations Services:
Taking in or Letting out Wedding Dress sides
Narrow Wedding Dress shoulders
Shorten Wedding Dress
Lengthen Wedding Dress Hem
Shorten Wedding Dress Straps
Lengthen Wedding Dress Straps
Reshape Wedding Dress Neckline
Replace Wedding Dress Zip
Restyling Wedding Dress
General Wedding Dress Repairs
The Experience
At Alterations Boutique, we are proud to be renowned for our award-winning customer service, which we believe every bride deserves. Our mission is to ensure every bride-to-be feels truly special by creating a bridal dress that fits flawlessly, looks stunning, and feels as comfortable as it is beautiful.
Whether you already have a clear vision of how you want your wedding dress to fit or need guidance from our talented bridal seamstresses, we are here to help. We will work tirelessly on your gown until it is nothing short of impeccable.
Unlimited Fittings Policy
At Alterations Boutique, we understand that some brides may experience weight changes leading up to their big day. Unlike many other alterations companies that charge extra for additional adjustments after initial fittings, we are proud to offer a free unlimited fittings policy.
This means that if we have previously altered your dress and you lose or gain weight before your wedding, we will make the necessary adjustments at no extra cost. You are welcome to visit us as many times as needed until you are completely happy with your dress.
At Alterations Boutique, our priority is ensuring your gown fits perfectly and makes you feel confident and beautiful on your special day.
When should you have your first wedding dress fitting?
Ideally, you should bring your wedding dress to us as soon as you have it. In our experience, most wedding dresses require alterations, as there is no such thing as a standard body shape. If your gown needs adjustments, it’s crucial to have a plan in place well in advance to ensure everything is ready for your special day.
The timing for bringing your dress to us depends on the complexity of the alterations required. To achieve the best results, we recommend bringing your wedding gown at the earliest opportunity, even if your wedding is 6 months or more away. This allows ample time to complete all necessary work on your dress and schedule multiple fittings to ensure you’re completely happy with the fit and finish.
Your final fitting should be closer to your wedding date to confirm that every detail, including the fit, is absolutely perfect. This approach ensures your gown is in exceptional shape and ready to make your big day even more memorable.
Your First Appointment
We recommend bringing your bridal dress to us at your earliest convenience. Please remember to bring the shoes and underwear you plan to wear on your big day, as they are essential for achieving the perfect fit.
During your first appointment, our bridal seamstress will take the time to understand your vision, carefully pin your wedding gown, and provide you with a detailed breakdown of costs. If you’re happy to proceed, we will schedule your next fitting and store your dress securely until then, saving you the hassle of transporting it back and forth.
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Wedding Dress Alterations Costs
How much does it cost for wedding dress alterations?
We believe in charging our customers fair and reasonable prices, which is why we regularly research the market to ensure our rates remain competitive.
All fittings, including the initial consultation, are completely free, and we will agree on the cost with you before starting any work.
There are no hidden fees or extra charges. If additional adjustments are needed—for example, if we reduce the size of your wedding gown and it still doesn’t fit correctly—we will make the necessary changes to the same area at no additional cost.
Additionally, steaming your dress is included as part of our service and is free of charge.
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 bridal 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 bridal gown has a train, we can use it to design a beautiful christening gown for your baby. This does not mean the end of your 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 bridal dress. Let our talented dressmakers turn your dress into something new, better, modern and exciting. At Alterations Boutique we have the expertise to convert your bridal gown 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 of your special day. Our talented dressmakers will work with you to create a unique piece that will always have a special and personal meaning.
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Recent Events and Publications
Ruby Hammer, British internationally acclaimed fashion and beauty makeup artist, columnist, co-founder of Ruby & Millie, and co-founder and Director of Scarlett & Crimson cosmetics brand, invited Alterations Boutique to make her a wedding dress and a dress for her daughter Reena Hammer. Maria Blazquez, founder of Alterations Boutique, creating the bridal dress which featured in Hello Magazine.
‘"The weather was bright but cool, not the Indian summer I was hoping for, but at least it wasn’t raining," said Ruby, as she arrived in Whitehall for the 4pm service. Her champagne-and-pewter hued vintage dress was a unique creation. "It was discovered by my friend Charlie Brear of the Vintage Wedding Dress Company. Everybody but everybody commented on it,” she told us. “It was originally a flapper dress with an amazing kind of cape or train, and that part was made into my wedding dress by the lovely Maria Blazquez with lots of input from my friends, Reena and myself. Then I wore the flapper dress for the evening party." Hello! Magazine
Alterations Boutique made the first replica of Kate Middleton's Wedding dress as commissioned by the Times in 5 hours! Watch Maria Blazquez, the founder of Alterations Boutique, being interviewed on Sky News (CLICK ON LINK BELOW) and David Emanuel the designer of Diana's (Princess of Wales) wedding dress, praising our bridal dress on ITV's Lorraine show on 02.05.11 (CLICK ON LINK BELOW). You can click on the link below to the Times article 30.04.11 to read the full story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about wedding dress alterations:
At Alterations Boutique, we don’t just specialise in wedding 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 wedding dress 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.
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.
