bridal

Work alongside our Head Seamstress to reimagine an off the rack dress into the perfect style and fit for you.

you’re probably not getting a wedding dress altered EVERYDAY…

Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be as stressful and as uptight of a process as you may think.

We’ve made it easy to prepare for the alterations process, so you can take some of the guess work out of timeline, budget, and fittings.

Use our bridal guide to Take a peek at what it’s like to work with us.

Alterations

Standard Alterations include adjustments to bodice, hem, and adding a bustle to the train of your dress.

What we do best

Advanced alterations (Resizing)

when dresses are extremely large or too small, we creatively problem SOLVE for a clean, “seamless” look.

Vintage redesign

We redesign your mom’s (or grandma’s) wedding dress into something modern for your wedding FESTIVITIES.

Bespoke design

  • Sleeves and straps

  • Extensive design changes

  • Additions (ie. bows)

  • Full gowns upon request only

When to request a fitting

We begin the alterations process with an initial fitting 8-10 weeks before your “wear date”.

To get a better idea of what that turnaround time looks like, click on the current month below to view the estimated completion date.

Be sure to submit your request as soon as possible so that we can ASSURE the requested services can be completed in a timely manner.

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How to request our services

1

Request our SERVICES by filling out the form below.

please include as much detail as possible about your gown and desired alterations.

2

Carrie, our customer care expert will review your submission and respond via email.

Upon approval, you’ll receive a link to book your initial fitting via email.

3

Review our bridal guide to Be in the know and ready to go for your fitting!

A few of the designers we’re familiar with…

  • Alexandra Grecco

  • All Who Wonder

  • Amsale

  • Carol Hannah

  • Carolina Herrea

  • Claire La Faye

  • Dan Jones

  • Dearheart by Carol Hannah

  • Elizabeth Dye

  • Essense of Australia

  • Jenny Packham

  • Jenny Yoo

  • Justin Alexander

  • Leanne Marshall

  • Lela Rose

  • Lovers Society

  • Made With Love

  • Madi Lane

  • Martina Liana

  • Modern Trousseau

  • Oscar de la Renta

  • Pronovias

  • Suzanne Neville

  • Stella York

  • The Law

  • Truvelle

  • Vagabond

  • Vera Wang

  • Watters

  • & Many more

 FAQs

  • We recommend starting the alterations process 8-10 weeks prior to the date you need your gown completed by. For example, if you are taking bridal portraits before your wedding date, your first appointment should be scheduled no less than 8 weeks prior to the date of your portraits.

  • There are typically 4 fittings scheduled for bridal alterations, however the number of fittings may vary based on the amount of work that needs to be done.

  • - Ensemble cannot be held responsible for fit or additional costs (alterations or materials needed) due to weight loss/gain, pregnancy, menstrual cycle, plastic surgery, failure to wear the same shoes or undergarments from first fitting, etc.

    - Clients are advised to not introduce any major lifestyle changes that may influence body weight and type as not to disrupt the fitting process.

  • We love working on dresses of all ages and styles! However, if your secondhand gown isn’t preserved, we prefer that your gown be professionally dry cleaned (we love the vintage style, but not so much that vintage smell :) ).

  • - It is important to bring the exact shoes you are planning to wear on the day of your wedding as to ensure consistency throughout the alterations process.

    - Shoes; heels, flats, sneakers, etc. are required for all garments at all fittings

    - Please bring any undergarments you plan to wear on the day of your wedding as these can affect the fit of your dress.

    - Undergarments are required; panties and a bra with support (unless you are not planning on wearing one with your gown). Sports bras and bralettes are a no-go.

  • - We kindly ask that you bring no more than two guests to your fitting as there is limited seating in the shop.

    - Due to the sharp tools and hot irons in our shop, we recommend that no children be left unattended during your fitting for their safety.

  • Depending on the type of fitting, appointments could last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.

  • 50% of the estimated total is due at the first appointment. The remaining balance is due prior to picking up your wedding gown.

  • Because of the various types of wedding dress designs, it is difficult to give any price estimate prior to seeing the gown in person.

  • - We do not offer steaming services for bridal gowns.

    - While a professional steam will eliminate all wrinkles in your gown, it is not guaranteed that your dress will stay wrinkle free after being put back in garment bag or during transport. We always recommend using a hand steamer to touch up your gown on the day of your wedding.

  • We request that you reach out to us as soon as possible to ensure that we have room for your project in our schedule. Anything beyond standard alterations will need more sewing time which can result in a higher alteration cost.

  • We do charge rush fees for any gowns that must be completed within less than 4 weeks.

    • 4 weeks to complete: $200

    • 3 weeks to complete: $300

    • 2 weeks to complete: $400