The Couture Seamstress in Tallahassee, FL

We will tailor your bridal dress to perfection!

The Couture Seamstress is committed to tailoring the perfect bridal dress for your wedding day.

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Bridal Dress Alterations

Bridal dress alterations are much more complex than all other alterations.

The dresses have many layers and each layer has to be altered separately.

We prefer to get started on wedding dress alterations 2 to 2.5 months out from the wedding.

If you need a September consultation, for a November wedding, schedule that September consultation in July!

If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call. We'd love to hear from you!

OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Alter Bridal Dresses

Redesign Vintage Bridal Dresses

Create Unique Bustles

Create Custom Bridal Veils

Alter Women's Formal Wear Dresses

Alter Bridesmaid, MOB, & MOG Dresses

Special Discounts

The Couture Seamstress recognizes our military veterans and active duty members and proudly offers a military discount of 10% on wedding dress alterations and related services to active-duty service members and veterans. We only ask that you are able to provide proof of service at your consultation appointment when the original quote is given. Please give us a call if you have questions.

Alterations Costs

How much do Bridal Alterations Cost?

There is no definitive answer to the cost of wedding gown alterations. Here are some things to consider:

1. Cheaper is not always better. If the cost sounds too good to be true, it is.

2. Beading and lace will always cost more.

3. We need to remind you of the importance of maintaining your body size and weight when ordering a dress and during the alteration process. It is always best if your weight remains stable after your order your dress. Significant changes may require a costly redesign of the dress instead of simple alterations. Once alterations have begun, any fluctuations in your weight will necessitate further adjustments, incurring additional costs.

4. There is no way to get a price quote over the phone. Make an appointment and go in to visit the seamstress. Not all bridal seamstresses are created equal. If you are not comfortable with the seamstress, find someone you do feel comfortable with. You will be working with this person for 2 to 3 months through this process.

5. Get a solid final price before letting someone start work on your dress. At the Couture Seamstress the prices do not change part way through the process. Please remember, however, if you request an alteration that was not included in the original quote your price WILL change. Be sure to ask what those additional charges will be.