Specialists in Wedding Dress Alterations in London & Greater London

Is your wedding dress simply plain, fully lace, seriously beaded or any other type of embellishment? Bridal Gowns can be new, preloved or vintage. They can be in silk, lace, tulle, brocades etc.

At Bridal Caprice Boutique we offer a full range of wedding dress alterations.

HEM

Slim Hem Plain (Fishtail and Fit & Flare with linings) £110

Slim Lace Hem (Fishtail and Fit & Flare with linings) £150.00

​Standard A line Hem (incl. all linings, and nets) from £180.00

​Layered Hem, chiffon, georgette, organza (incl. linings and nets) £190.00

Ballgown style, layered hem (tulle with multiple layers and linings) £200.00

​Lace hem/horsehair hem (including all layers, linings, and nets) £250.00

BODICE

​Plain side seams (taking in/letting out) £90.00

Side seams with lace or beadwork (taking in/letting out) £120.00

Standard shoulders/ Straps (taking up) £50.00

Shoulders with sleeve/dart adjustments £60.00

​SKIRT

Letting out/taking in over hip/thigh on plain skirt from £70.00

Letting out/taking in over hip/thigh on lace or beaded skirt from £90.00

 

Bust pads and fitting £20.00 per pair

Sew bridal belt £30.00

​Hand sewing and finishing charged by the hour from £40.00

​Standard train bustle £15.00

Multiple bustles ​£30.00

American style bustle £45.00

Changing zip back to corset back (incl. fabric costs) £200.00 ​

 

As a guide, most bridal gowns alterations will be approximately £250 – £450 per dress, depending on the work that needs undertaking.

  1. We are proud for providing excellent customer service that we believe every bride deserves.
  2. We focus on the fit, comfort and style of your wedding gown and we make sure all brides are pleased and the dresses fit them as a glove.
  3. Whether you have already decided how you would like your wedding dress to fit or need some advice from our professional seamstresses, we will work on your gown until it’s impeccable.

We would recommend that you visit us at your earliest convenience, bring your dress and remembering to have your shoes and underwear you intend to wear on the big day with your perfect bridal gown. During your first appointment we will discuss your vision, pin your wedding gown and give you a breakdown of costs. If you are happy to proceed, we will schedule a date for your next fitting, which we suggest 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. We will store your dress until then so you won’t have to transport it to us again.

You have only weeks left for your wedding day?

Moreover, we do have requests from brides to complete the alterations with short notice. If this is the case, please do let us know.

We can offer an ‘express service’.

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WHEN WILL I NEED TO SEE THE TAILOR?

We suggest around 6-8 weeks before your Wedding Day for your first tailoring appointment. We will contact you when the dress has arrived and arrange for you to see the dress at our London bridal boutique or in case of close to your wedding day we arrange your tailoring appointment straight away.

CAN MY FAMILY/FRIENDS COME TO MY ALTERATION FITTING?

You are of course more than welcome to come with your Mum, bridesmaids or friends.

HOW MANY FITTINGS WILL BE REQUIRED?

Typically, from 2 to 4 fittings are required to make your wedding dress looking perfect. Our alteration appointments last 30 min. We do have the seamstress in the shop and she will attend every fitting of yours with a shop assistant also.

WHAT HAPPENS AT MY FIRST FITTING APPOINTMENT AND WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING WITH ME EVERY TIME?

First Fitting, you must bring your actual wedding shoes, so we could alter the length of your dress, if needed. Moreover, if you are planning to wear any bra or special underwear, you have to wear it on. Please ensure to bring these to all your fittings. After your first fitting, we will let you know when to come for your second fitting. Keep in mind that it is usually easier to take in a garment than it is to let it out. We really would like you to stay in the same dress size until your wedding day, so you could avoid an extra charge for the alterations.

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TAILORING SERVICE?

We work with an exceptional and very experienced seamstress in the shop. We have confidence in charging our customers fair and reasonable prices. All fittings including the initial consultation are free and we would agree the approximate cost with you prior to starting any work.If you are unsure of whether alterations can be performed, we can arrange a consultation prior to any fittings at a time that is suitable to you via Virtual Appointment. The exact amount will be given to you by the seamstress when all alterations are done, as each wedding dress is different. You only pay for your alteration cost at the end of the tailoring process when you are totally happy. We are also happy to help our customers with their bridesmaids dresses alterations and tailoring Mum of the Bride outfits.

I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE MY WEDDING

If you are going to lose weight, we recommend you to be at your happy wedding weight on your first fitting. As if you will change after the first fitting, it will result in an additional cost.
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