Our bridal fittings are designed to be simple, special, and flexible enough to accommodate you — and your busy schedule. We recommend calling us to schedule your wedding dress alterations as soon as you have your gown. We suggest a first appointment timeline of 6-8 weeks before your wedding date.
During your personalized bridal fitting, our talented team of bridal experts will spend as much time as necessary with you to make sure your wedding dress fits perfectly for your special day.
Check out our wedding alterations checklist below to make sure you’re prepared for your fitting:
Schedule A Private Fitting
We suggest calling one of our locations to schedule your wedding dress alterations as soon as your receive your gown. But, we won’t schedule your first fitting with us until about 6 to 8 weeks before their wedding day.
What You’ll Need to Bring
Brides: Remember to bring the undergarments and shoes that you’ll be wearing with your dress to all of your scheduled fittings. These items are essential for our seamstresses to get the perfect fit for your gown. We also recommend that you bring someone with you to your scheduled alteration appointments. This person should be accessible to you on your wedding day, both before and during your ceremony and reception. Our seamstresses will take the time to teach your support person how to connect bustles or corsets, how to help you in and out of your gown, and even give you tips for using the ladies’ room.
Multiple Fittings & Timeline
Wedding dress alterations usually take 3 to 4 fittings to complete. However, depending on the complexity of the alteration project, it could require more appointments to complete the work. Our seamstresses will schedule your final fitting no more than a week before your wedding day to ensure that the dress fits perfectly.
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You’ll find Alterations Express to be a valuable asset not just for you, but for the entire wedding party! We complete formal alterations for bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, flower girls — even wedding guests in just four days or less!
Groom or groomsmen wearing suits or tuxedos? Wedding party members coming from out-of-town, guys forgetting to get their suit pants hemmed, or any other wedding wardrobe emergency — know that we’re here to help, whatever the alteration need.
Want to pass on your gown to a future generation? Or maybe preserve it as a keepsake to remember your wedding day? Alterations Express specializes in wedding gown preservation.
With 12 locations across northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, Alterations Express is the perfect place for all your alterations and tailoring projects. Find a location near you today.
