BRIDAL GOWN ALTERATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When to begin alterations?
Scheduling is suggested 3 months before the wedding date.
The first fitting should take place 12 weeks before the wedding date.
What happens at the first fitting?
We will establish our timeline, initial investment, and discuss actions to ensure your gown is true to fit. We can explore design changes. Appointments are scheduled for one hour.
How many appointments does it take?
Alterations require 3 appointments in total; however, it may vary based on preferences.
What do I need to bring?
Anything you plan to wear on your special day, including shape wear or undergarments, and especially your shoes. Setting the hem is not possible without them. Don’t forget the gown!
When will I receive the finished gown?
Handover takes place at the final appointment. Payment is due for handover. To ensure the best possible fit, the final appointment is scheduled 3 weeks prior to your wedding day.
ALTERATIONS PRICE LIST
Note that our alteration pricing is for gowns only.
Add/replace corset back $275
Add zipper back closure $100
Add zipper & corset closure $350
Take in through zipper, reset zipper $50
Take in through zipper w/ loops and buttons $75
Add/replace loops w/ buttons $50
Add/reinforce buttons ea $1
Take in/out sides on skirt $50
Add lining to skirt $150
Add godet into split $15
Add split w/o lining $15
Add split w/ lining $30
Add bra cups ea $10
Add/replace appliques ea $5
Beading/re-beading $35/hour
Reshape neckline $75
Add/remove sleeves ea $45
Add lining to sleeves ea $25
Take in/out sides through sleeves ea $65
Lower armholes w/sleeves ea $35
Shorten/lengthen sleeves, vented ea $45
Take in/out sides, sleeveless ea $25
Take in/out sides w/sleeves ea $35
Take in princess seams $40
Bustle – first three points $30
Additional bustle point ea $5
Take in/out sides of bodice $50
Add/replace boning to ea $10
Add lining to bodice $75
Add belt/sash $45
Add/remove/shorten straps ea $25
Cut edge hem, ea layer $35
Chiffon hem, ea layer $45
Satin/Silk rolled hem $55
Hem and lining enclosed $75
Lace/fancy hem $250
Lining hem $50
Asymmetrical hem $75
Multi-tiered hem: cost vary
Add/replace horsehair, ea layer $25
Replace zipper $25
Add/replace hook and eye ea $2
Replace fasteners $10
Spot cleaning $50+
Steam and press $150+
Full gown cleaning $300+
Rush fee — 15% of total alterations
ALTERATIONS APPOINTMENTS
Our in-house bridal atelier is open by appointment only on Saturday and Sunday.
Our alteration services are exclusively for gowns, both bridal and non-bridal. A 50% deposit is required before work begins, with the remaining balance due upon collection/handover.
For assistance, send an email to atelier@thepalingenesis.com.