Please reach us at deanna@deannafokes.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
It is best to contact Deanna for your first fitting at least 4 months before your wedding. First fittings are usually booked 6 to 8 weeks before your event.
Most often, the first fitting is for reviewing and pinning, and the gown is ready for the next appointment. If custom work is being done on the gown, the process may take longer.
Most full bridal alterations include straps, bodice, skirt, hem, and bustle work. Custom work, such as the addition of sleeves, full shoulder modesty pieces, additional skirting, cutting the train, or similar, can also be done at additional cost.
An estimate can usually be done over the phone, but for a firm price you will need to book a consultation appointment so Deanna can see the gown in person and determine what needs to be done and cost accordingly. A consultation is $100 +hst, which will be credited to your alterations should you choose to leave your dress with us. We will also confirm the final price prior to starting any work on the gown.
Please bring your shoes, or a pair of shoes the height you plan to wear, and any special lingerie you plan to wear, such as spanx or sticky cups. We also have sew-in bridal cups on hand.
As a guideline only, most full bridal alterations, which could include straps, bodice, skirt, hem, and bustle work, generally range from $600 to $1000 +hst.
Further, bridal alterations can range anywhere from $75 for a single bustle, to $1000+ for full alterations on a heavily beaded lace gown with any custom work.
In order to quote accurately, we will need to see the gown live - and you in the gown - to understand clearly what work needs to be done. You will be advised of the full price before any work is done on the gown.
We do offer rush alterations at an additional $200 fee. This cost will apply if you contact us within two weeks of your wedding date to book your first fitting.
In order to ensure the highest quality bridal alterations, we alter only bridal gowns. Please contact the boutique where you purchased your gown for another recommended alterationist for all coloured gowns.
Please contact your bridal boutique for recommendations.
So many! Here's the list - feel free to look for your gown's designer.
Adianna Papell
Aesling
After Six; Dessy Collection; Alfred Sung
Alexandra Greco
Allure Bridal; Allure Romance
Alyce Design
Alyssa Kristin
Alyssa Kristin
Angelina Faccenda
Anna Campbell
Azazie
Beautiful Bridal
Beri Jay Occasions
Bill Levkoff
Blue Bridal
Blush Bridal
Blush Prom
Bradley Mischka
Casablanca Bridal
Catherine Deane
Catherine Regehr
Celebrations by Val Stefani
Charlie Brear
Cristtano Lucci
Daalarna
Dan Jones
David’s Bridal; David’s Bridal Occasions; White by Vera Wang Bridal; Vera Wang Occasions
Demetrios Bridal
Divine
Dusk
Eddy K Bridal
Ella Rosa
Emanuella
Enzoani
Essense of Australia
Evelyn Bridal
Frascara
Hailey Paige; Blush by Hailey Paige; Hailey Paige Occasions
Herra Coutur
Jasmine Collection Bridal; Jasmine Occasions
Jenny Yoo Collection
JJ House
Joseph Ribkoff
JS Collection
Justin Alexander
Karl Lagerfeld
Kenneth Winston
Kleifeld Bridal
KWH by Karen Wilis Holmes
Lan Ting Light in the Box
LaSposa Bridal
Laudea
Leanna Marshall
Lela Rose
Lis Simon
LM
L’Amour Calla Blanche
Made With Love
Madi Lane Bridal
Madison James
Maggie Sottero; Sottero & Midgley Couture; Rebecca Ingram
Martina Liana
Monique L’huillier Bridal; Monique L’huillier Occasions
Montage by Mon Cherie; Cameron Blake for Mon Cherie; Cameron Blake Bridal; Social Occasions by Mon Cherie; David Tutera for Mon Cherie; David Tutera Bridal
Mori Lee; Mori Lee Occasions
Nil
Noir by Lazaro
Paloma Blanca; Mikaella
Pronovias; Pronovias Atelier; White One
Randy Fenoli
Revelry
Rianna Couture
Robert Bullock Bride
Rose & William by Tara LaTour
Sophia Tolli
Sorella Vita Occasions
Stella York
Studio Levana
Symphony of Venus
Tadashi Shoji
Tara Lauren
Terani Couture
Theia
Tiffany
Tony Bowls
Truvelle
Venus Occasions
W-Too by Watters; Willowby by Watters; Watters; Watters Brides; Encore by Watters
Wayne Clark
White April
Zavana; Zavana Bridal
"Thank you again for such amazing work on the dress! It was beautiful, fit amazing and truly a blast to dance in all night! You are so very talented!"
-Jenn
"The dress was truly spectacular and I can’t thank you enough for the countless hours you spent altering it."
-Kyla
"I got so many compliments on my dress and would not have been able to look, feel or be confident if it wasn't for you and your incredible, magical hands! I loved my dress and cannot thank you enough!"
-Amanda
"According to my two year old niece, I looked like a princess. Thank you for being so kind and accommodating throughout the whole process. My mother and I truly enjoyed our appointments with you."
-Catherine
"Thank you so much for all of your hard work tailoring this dress for me, and for being flexible with scheduling. The dress fit perfectly, and I was so comfortable all day. I am in awe of how you altered a dress with such complicated lace, it was absolutely seamless!"
-Sarah
"Ferre Sposa may have helped my find the perfect dress but you made it fit me like a glove."
-Michelle
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