Frequently Asked Questions

 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