If you have questions about the wedding planning process, you’re not alone. There are so many different things to consider and it can be difficult to make sure that everything is taken care of. Today we’re going to be talking about wedding dress alterations. Are you ready to get started?!

Wedding Dress Alterations

The majority of people who choose to wear a wedding dress will need alterations. It’s important that your dress fits you well and that you’re comfortable on your big day and that rarely happens when you buy a dress off the rack. If you’re not sure what to do when it comes to wedding alterations, keep reading.

Timeline

One of the most important things to think about when it comes to wedding dress alterations is giving yourself enough time to get the alterations done. Alterations can sometimes take months, so this isn’t something that you’ll want to leave to the last minute.

 

It’s typically recommended that once you find your wedding dress, you make an appointment to start the alterations process. Make sure that you’re clear with your tailor about when your wedding is, so that nobody is surprised and everyone’s on the same page. But when in doubt, it’s better to play it safe and give yourself much more time than you think you need to make sure that the dress fits perfectly.

Price

Alterations can range greatly in price. One of the biggest things that will most likely determine the price is how severe the alterations will need to be. If you’re making minor details, then your alterations will most likely not break the bank. However, if you’re making major changes to a dress, then that’s something that you’ll want to think about when figuring out the final price tag of your dress.

Trusted Professional

Depending on where you live, you’ll likely have a few different tailor options. It can be difficult to select from all your different choices, so consider reading reviews and learning from the experiences of others. Your wedding dress is extremely important and you want to make sure that you truly trust the person who’s going to be altering it. 

 

If you’re not sure whether or not a specific tailor is the right choice, consider asking them if there’s a time when you can set up an appointment to learn more about their process and potentially see some of their work.

 

Google reviews are a great place to start your search! You can also ask your bridal stylist if they have any local recommendations.

Appointments

One important thing to ask about when getting your alterations done is how many appointments it will require. This is an especially important thing to ask about if you’re going to be traveling to get your alterations done – this may be inconvenient or costly so it’s essential to ask how many appointments your alterations may take so that you can plan ahead and make sure that everyone’s on the same page about expectations.