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Your wedding dress should feel as beautiful as it looks. Since 2005, Alter My Dress has provided couture-level wedding dress alterations for brides in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, PA, and surrounding communities.
Our experienced design team focuses on fit, comfort, movement and hand-finished details so your gown feels as though it were made for you.
Standard wedding dress alterations may include hemming, bodice fitting, taking a gown in or letting it out when its construction allows, strap and sleeve adjustments, bustle creation and train adjustments.
Every wedding gown is constructed differently, so the alterations required will depend on its fit, fabric, structure and detailing. During your fitting, the Alter My Dress team will evaluate your gown and recommend the adjustments needed for a comfortable, secure and balanced fit.
Your hem will be fitted to your height, wedding shoes and the shape of the skirt. Our team works with single-layer gowns as well as dresses with multiple layers, lace borders, appliqués and detailed hems.
A gown may be taken in or let out when its seams, fabric and construction allow. Bodice, waist and hip adjustments help the dress follow your shape while maintaining comfort and support.
Straps and sleeves can be shortened, lengthened or refined to improve placement, movement and support. Existing lace, beading or appliqués may be carefully removed and reapplied when necessary to complete the alteration.
A bustle lifts and secures the train after the ceremony so you can move, dance and enjoy your reception more comfortably. The bustle style and placement will be selected according to your gown’s train, weight and construction.
Standard train and skirt alterations may correct length, balance, volume or movement without changing the gown’s overall design. More extensive style changes are handled through our separate Wedding Dress Redesign service.
Follow-up fittings allow the team to evaluate the gown’s fit and make the finishing adjustments needed before your wedding. The completed dress is prepared so its hem, bodice, straps, sleeves, bustle and train work together as intended.
Alter My Dress offers private, appointment-only fittings for wedding dress alterations in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, PA. Most brides require two to three fittings, although the number may vary according to the gown and the adjustments being completed.
Bring your wedding dress, wedding-day shoes and the undergarments or shapewear you plan to wear. If relevant, also bring accessories such as a veil, belt or detachable piece. The team will evaluate the gown’s fit, discuss your comfort and movement, pin the recommended adjustments and provide a project quote.
At the next fitting, you will try on the gown so the team can assess the completed work and identify any refinements that may be needed. This is also an opportunity to check the hem, bodice, straps, sleeves, train and bustle together with your wedding-day shoes and undergarments.
The final fitting confirms that the dress fits securely, moves comfortably and reflects the standard alterations discussed during your consultation. The team will also demonstrate how to use the bustle and review any dress-handling instructions relevant to your gown.
Most wedding dress alterations at Alter My Dress take approximately six to twelve weeks, depending on the gown’s construction, the adjustments required and the number of fittings needed. Detailed gowns, multiple skirt layers and extensive hand finishing may require additional time.
Brides should schedule their first fitting as early as possible, particularly during peak wedding and prom seasons. Your wedding date will be reviewed when you request an appointment so the team can confirm availability and recommend an appropriate fitting schedule.
If your wedding is approaching and you need alterations completed sooner, visit our Rush and Emergency Dress Alterations page. Expedited appointments may be available when the studio schedule and the required work allow.
The cost of wedding dress alterations depends on the gown’s construction, fabric, number of layers, embellishments and the adjustments required. A simple strap or bodice adjustment will involve a different level of work than hemming a multilayered skirt, moving lace appliqués or creating a custom bustle.
Alter My Dress evaluates each wedding gown in person before providing a project quote. This allows the team to assess how the dress is constructed and explain the recommended alterations before work begins.
For additional guidance about the factors that affect pricing, visit our guide to wedding dress alteration costs in Philadelphia.
Alter My Dress provides appointment-only wedding dress alterations at studios in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, PA. Brides may request the location that is most convenient when scheduling their fitting.
Our Philadelphia studio is located at 710 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. It welcomes brides from Center City, Old City, South Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square, Fishtown and other Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Our Montgomery County studio is located at 1612 Norristown Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002. It serves brides from Maple Glen, Ambler, Lower Gwynedd, Blue Bell, Horsham, Willow Grove and communities throughout Montgomery County.
Brides also visit Alter My Dress from Bucks County, Delaware County, Chester County, the Main Line and South Jersey. Explore our location pages to learn more about wedding dress alterations near you.
Standard wedding dress alterations focus on fit, length, support and function without changing the gown’s overall design. They may include hemming, taking in or letting out, bodice fitting, strap and sleeve adjustments, bustle creation and train refinements.
Yes. At Alter My Dress, “wedding dress alterations,” “wedding gown alterations” and “bridal gown alterations” describe the same fit-focused service.
Schedule your first fitting as early as possible. Most standard wedding dress alterations take approximately six to twelve weeks, but the timeline may vary according to the gown, required work, fitting schedule and time of year.
Most brides require two to three fittings. A gown may require additional fittings when its construction, fabric, detailing or fit needs closer evaluation.
Bring your wedding dress, wedding-day shoes and the undergarments or shapewear you plan to wear. You should also bring any accessories that may affect the gown’s fit or length, such as a veil, belt or detachable piece.
A wedding dress may be let out when sufficient seam allowance or usable fabric is available. The Alter My Dress team must examine the gown’s construction before confirming what is possible.
Yes. Alter My Dress works with lace, beading, appliqués and other detailed bridal fabrics. Decorative elements may need to be carefully removed and reapplied when they cross a seam, hem or area being adjusted.
Standard alterations improve fit and function while preserving the gown’s overall design. Changes to the neckline, silhouette, sleeves, structure or other design elements are handled through the separate Wedding Dress Redesign service.
Rush and emergency appointments may be available when the studio schedule and the required work allow. Visit the Rush and Emergency Dress Alterations page or contact Alter My Dress with your wedding date and alteration needs.
The team will examine your gown during the first fitting and provide a project quote based on its construction, fabric, detailing and required alterations.
"My experience working with Priscilla and her team was absolutely wonderful! They altered my wedding dress, which I had purchased online and was originally too big. They made it fit perfectly for my big day!..."
"Priscilla altered my wedding gown and did it perfectly! She and her team were very thoughtful to make sure I felt beautiful in my gown and listened to all my points of concern. She delivered it timely and well pressed. It was a pleasure working with her. Highly recommend!"
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Alter My Dress welcomes brides by appointment at our Philadelphia and Montgomery County studios. Contact us with your wedding date, preferred location and information about the alterations you may need. Our team will review your request and help you schedule the appropriate first fitting.
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Philadelphia Location:
710 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Montgomery County Location:
1612 Norristown Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002
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