Bridal Specialist

Weddings are back in full swing. My diary is open for prebooking fittings. To book please fill this Bridal fitting Enquiry📞 07952561923 or email: zenub@tailor-alter.com

A £20 booking deposit is required to secure your fitting appointment. This is credited towards your alterations total and is non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice.Please be punctual, as appointments run to a tight schedule, especially at weekends.

Specialised bridal alterations

I specialise exclusively in bridal wear and complex dress transformations.With over 22 years in the fashion and bridal industry, I have restructured bodices, graded dresses multiple sizes, added bespoke sleeves, embroidery, corsetry and full custom elements to create each bride’s dream look.

When a bride comes to me, she knows her gown is in experienced hands.
Tap & scroll left to see all the bridal dresses transformed below:

SoniaTransformed Sonia's Stella york dress completely .
AnnaAdded full embroidered sleeves and altered neckline to my bride's dream look.
NiamphAdded a full sleeves & covered back with zip and buttons and loop closure
MelDid the embroidery snd then attached it on the bodice front and back on a plain satin dress.
LucieFirst fitted the dress to bride . Then made a completely bespoke bolero with full sleeves and hand stitched appliqués.
Gina Completely restructured the top part of this dress and added in built bra support.
Graded 3 sizesGraded this down from a 12 to an 8 . This was all done meticulously by unpicking all embroidery and details via zip closure
Sleeve and top bodiceI changed the whole top half of this wedding dress.
Customised sleevesThe top half of the dress was completely customised to brides requirements . Full sleeves along with heavily beaded appliques were added all over the dress and train.
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Pricing

Most bridal alterations fall between £200–£600 as a general guideline.More intricate gowns or bespoke additions such as sleeves, embroidery, corsetry or structural changes are priced according to the work involved.

As every dress is constructed differently, I do not provide estimates online, by phone or via email.

Prefit Consultation (£30)

Due to high demand, I offer a structured 45-minute Prefit Consultation where your dress is professionally pinned and assessed in detail. A written itemised estimate is provided.

£20 is deducted from your final alterations total (or storage fee if you leave the dress with me). The prefit consultation fee is non-refundable.

Prefit consultations should take place several months before the wedding date. If your wedding is very close, a prefit may not be possible due to time constraints.

Fitting Process & Timescale

First Fitting

4–5 weeks before your wedding
(or 4–5 weeks before travel for destination weddings)

Duration: 30–45 minutes (longer if bridesmaids)You must bring:

• The exact heels you are wearing on the wedding day
• Your chosen underwear/shapewear

If shoes are forgotten and hemming is required, a £20 charge will be added for an additional appointment.

A 50% deposit is required at this fitting before work begins.You must maintain your measurements from this fitting to your wedding date

Final Fitting

Approximately 2 weeks before the wedding

Duration: 15–45 minutes

Please bring your heels again.Remaining balance is payable at this appointment (cash or bank transfer).After final approval, you sign off your alterations as complete.

Important: Weight & Body Changes

Significant weight loss, weight gain, pregnancy or body changes after the first fitting may require further work and additional charges. If further alterations are required after sign-off, additional charges will apply.

Early Fittings (If Requested)

If you prefer to be fitted much earlier than 4–5 weeks before the wedding, I can accommodate this.

However:
• An additional fitting 4 weeks before the wedding will still be required
• If your body shape changes during this time, further alterations may be necessary and charged accordingly

Collection & Steam Press

After final fitting, most brides leave their dress for professional steam pressing. Collection is arranged as a separate appointment, usually a few days before your wedding or travel.

Collection is for handover only.

The dress is fully pressed, quality-checked and packed in front of you.

There is no try-on at collection, as this would compromise the pressing and preparation.

If you are late for collection, packing in front of you may not be possible due to appointment scheduling. Steam pressing and destination wedding packing services are available.

Insurance & Security

All dresses are kept under CCTV, motion detection and smoke protected and I am fully insured to store, alter and transport your gown until collection.

Parking

Free road parking is available. You may block my driveway if necessary, but please do not block neighbours.

Bridesmaids Notice

Please wear the exact underwear or shapewear intended for the wedding day. Sports bras are not suitable for fittings, as they affect the final fit.