WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE FIRST FITTING TO THE LAST?
You can always expect personal, one-on-one attention to your bridal needs.

One person at a time will normally be scheduled for fitting. If more than one in your wedding party wish to come together for a common appointment, please be sure to make this known ahead of time.

First Fitting:
If you already have your shoes or foundation wear be sure to bring them with you for your first appointment and any subsequent fittings. That's because all of these items will have an impact on your gown's fit. The height of your shoes will affect how your skirt needs to be hemmed as does the fullness of your petticoat. Similarly, the fit of your top will be affected by the type of bra you're wearing. It, in turn, might be dictated by the type of gown. So you can see that, along with your gown, all these other items will be needed so that everything will work together and you can get that "perfect fit."

Second Fitting:
Initially, your seamstress basted all seam and hem adjustments. No material was cut, just tucked out of the way temporarily. Any trim that had to be loosened or removed was either not yet replaced or just basted in place. Minor additional adjustments, if needed, are noted and your gown sent back to the seamstress for finalizing.

By the way, this can be very delicate and time consuming work, depending on the complexity of your gown's styling and how ornate its trim. Now see why she is called a seamSTRESS? This is why I continually preach about getting an accurate fit in the first place —so we can make alterations with minimal or no surgery by adjusting the height of your shoes and the "poof" of your petticoat. This is also one very good reason to subscribe for my Wedding Attire Consultation. Getting accurate measurements before ordering will minimize gown alterations, reducing the stress on both your seamstress and your pocketbook.

Third Fitting:
Usually a third fitting isn't necessary. Only if major alterations were needed so that we couldn't really see the outcome after the first session. Your seamstress has gone only as far as she could safely go. Only now, after her preliminary work gives us a satisfactory view of the fit and look will she trim away excess material, permanently sew the seams and replace all the appliques and beadwork that she had loosened.

On your final approval your gown will be finished and steamed —Ready for the
Big Day

Time needed for Alterations:
Wedding Gowns 1 to 3 months
Mothers and Bridesmaids 2 to 4 weeks
Adjustments can be made to these times
depending on the degree of desperation.

Payment for Gown and Dress Alterations:
At least 50% is asked at the time of your second fitting. Please pay the balance at your final fitting or when the garment is picked up. Personal checks can be accepted at least four weeks prior to final fitting. After that, please pay by credit card or cash.

Please make sure that all work has been done to your complete satisfaction before signing your approval.

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