Alterations

When it comes to the wedding gown, most of you have a list of questions concerning the fit and alterations. Below is a list of FYI's about the fit of your gown:

1) Most bridal and bridesmaids dresses run about 2 sizes smaller than the size you wear. So, if you typically were a size 4 you might fall into a size 6 or 8. Remember its just a number!

2) Yes, designer gowns are ordered at the time of purchase. That does not mean that the dress is ordered exactly for your body. Unless you have requested custom measurements, we measure your bust, waist, and hip and suggest the largest size. For example, if you are a 2 in your bust, a 4 in your waist, and a 6 in your hip we will suggest a size 6 to make sure it fits in your hip. The bust and waist will need alterations.

3) We always recommend the largest size to be on the safe side. Using the example above if we had recommended a size 2 in the bust it probably wouldn't fit in the hip. Personally, I would rather have a dress too big than have a snug dress. Being in front of 200 people in a dress that shows off my body far more than I would ever want to would not be fun.

4) Bottom Line: Its your dress and you can pick the size! We are just here to give you a professional recommendation.

4) Simple rule of thumb: You can aways take in, but you can't always let out.

5) If you are an out of town attendant make sure you go to a professional seamstress. We can always tell when you don't! Trust me, it will be worth it in the end.

6) Best Fit: The good news about alterations is that it will tailor the gown to your body. If you have never altered anything before, you will be impressed!

7) Cost: It ranges depending on what needs to be done. They have to see it before they can make an estimation.

8) If you are over 5'7" you might need extra length. For brides we can do a 'hollow to hem' which allows us to get your exact length measurement. For bridesmaids we can do regular length or add 5". If you don't need all 5" you just get the rest hemmed off. All this is better than have a high-water dress. Agreed?

9) If you're loosing weight, congratulations! I recommend ordering the dress the size you are now and getting it taken in. Once again, it is your body and you are way more familiar with it than we are so that is why you pick the size.

10) Unfortunately, part of being a bride or a bridesmaid is getting alterations. I know its not as much fun as the bachelorette party, but it is necessary. I would love for all my clients to be able to get into their dress for the first time and it zip up and be ready to wear do the aisle. Unfortunately, its just not that simple. Since, alterations are pretty much necessary we have two incredible seamstress that we recommend.

Gainesville/Ocala: Debbie * Alterations Unlimited * 352-620-2551 * Ocala, FL

Orlando/Ocala: Judi * The Seamstress, Inc * 407-740-7544 * Winter Park, FL

If you have any other questions regarding alterations feel free to comment or call your consultant.

~Tali