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What to Expect
For many, this is their first wedding dress and an overwhelming process. I am here to make you feel comfortable during your fittings, and for your alteration experience run smoothly. Please view the other pages I have here to get an idea of what to expect, what I expect from clients, and what kind of charges are for particular services. First things First The best time to book your first gown fitting would be 3 months before your wedding, or when you leave for your destination wedding. This is because there are typically 2-3 fittings before taking your dress home. Give me a call with a few different times you're available for your first fitting and we'll set a date. Wedding Gown Fittings BEFORE the 1st fitting- Make sure that you have any shapewear and shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day. These 2 items NEED to be brought to your 1st fitting. 1st Fitting - $100 Fitting fee required. This fee is for the time I take with you during the fitting process. My time is valuable and so is your input and evaluation of my expertise in progress. The fitting fee covers up to 3 visits I have with you, or roughly 3 hours. Plan on 1 hour for your first fitting. Depending on the amount of work needing done, we may only pin the top 1/2 of your dress and leave the bottom for the next fitting. You are welcome to leave your shapewear & shoes with your dress so you don't forget them next time. 2nd Fitting- $50 required toward the alterations. Time: about 1/2 hour- hour. This fitting is to see if the alterations thus far are a good fit. If you are gaining or losing weight, come right after lunch, or get pregnant, it's going to show. Keep in mind many things affect the way your dress will fit. The goal is to maintain the measurements you had at your first fitting. If it fluctuates significantly you will have to pay for the additional work it creates. This fitting is also to address the hem, if not done yet. 3rd Fitting-$50 required toward alterations. Timing: 1/2-1 hour. For some, this is the last fitting and final pick up. For others, it's to make sure the work up top is final and the hem can be finished. 4th Fitting/Pick up- $25 charge for fitting + the Balance Due. This is the last time you will try on your dress. If you don't want it steamed, then you can take it home! STEAMING- $35-50 usually done the week of the wedding. The dress will not be tried on again until your wedding day. |