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Bridesmaids & Bridal Party
We offer free consultations to brides to discuss wedding dresses before they buy. The consultation aims to help to make the right decision in terms of buying the dress for your body shape your type of wedding, and staying in budget with alteration costs.
WHAT BRIDES SAY
I can’t thank you again for everything you did for me and my dress. It fitted perfectly and made my day even more magical! I wanted to show you some pictures from the day! S.P. August 2019
Hi B&A, I would just like to say a huge thank you for your patience in altering my beautiful dress. It fitted perfectly on the day and I had so many compliments. A.P. May 2019
TRADE
We are very happy to start looking after Morgan Davies brides this season. Morgan Davies is a luxurious, award winning bridal stockist in Islington. It is family owned and run by the third generation. @morgan_davies_bridal #stephanieallin #jesuspeiro #alanhannah #annageorgina #boandluca amongst others #bridalalterations #weddingdress #weddingslondon #beingengaged #wedding2020 #bridal #bridalstore #bridalstockist #londonbride #morgandaviesbridal #morgandavies
Intricate fabric detail of one of our recent made to measure dresses. The dress is confidential; all we can say is, it looked absolutely stunning and was the dress our client always wanted - sophisticated, distinctive - stylish - truly individual. If you are interested in creating the wedding dress of your dreams, please get in touch with our made to measure department. Our promotion of a 30% discount on all orders finishes at the end of February 2020. #dreamweddingdress #myweddingdress #weddingdressrestyling #bridaltailor #bridaltailoring #londonwedding #londonwedding2020 #londonbrides #londonbridetobe #individualbride #seamstress #dressmaking #bridaldressmaking #beingabride #fashionistabride
Our senior bridal tailor Lucy is working on a beautiful intricate wedding dress. Lucy has decades of experience and is highly skilled looking after the most complex wedding and evening dresses. #bridalalterations #bridalterationsspecialist #bridalwear #londonbride #beautifulbride #londonwedding2020 #fashionablebride #seamstress #tailor #forever
The Bride & Alter/Design & Alter workroom has been busy with last minute tailoring and alterations before Christmas. #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #wedding #weddingdresses #londonwedding2019 #mywedding
There are so many different ways of how to bustle your wedding dress. We will advise you of what works best to make your dress manageable for the evening party. #bridalservices #bustle #bridalalterations #weddingdressalterations #londonbride #londonwedding #weddingdance #beautifulbride #beautifulbridetobe #londonwedding2020
This beautiful sequin #pacorabanne lace party dress is a great alternative for the evening. It is fun and definitely a statement! #adifferentweddingdress #bridalalterations #alterationspecialist #weddingdress #partydress #londonbride #fashionablebride #stylishbride #wedding2020 #londonwedding
#lfw2019 House of Holland Catwalk. We loved this suit and thought it would be a great alternative to a wedding dress. #amazingoutfit #alternativebridal #individualbride #alterationspecialist #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingoutfits #londonbride
The Perfect Fit is most important for the wedding dresses. Being in the spot light all day and feeling totally at ease adds the confidence you need to truly enjoy your special day. This is why it is important to have bridal wear altered professionally. Our fitters and bridal tailors have years, decades of experience to make sure you will look your absolutely best! #professionals #professionalalterations #bridalterations #bridalalterationspecialist #londonweddings #londonbridetobe #londonbridetobe2020 #perfectbride #perfectweddingdress #perfectweddingday #weddingplannerlondon #stylishbride
Bride & Alter – bridal alterations – bridal restyling – wedding dress alterations – made-to-measure and bespoke bridal wear – restoring and restyling of vintage bridal wear
Bride & Alter, sister company of Design & Alter is one of London’s leading bridal tailoring and wedding dress alteration services based in Battersea. Having established our profession for over 20 years, we are a dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced fitting consultants, seamstresses, tailors and dressmakers trusted by London’s leading bridal designers with their wedding dress alterations. We carry out:
- Wedding dress alterations
- Bridal alterations
- Bridal garment alterations
- Couture bridal alterations – hand finish
- Made-to-measure and bespoke bridal tailoring
- Restyling and restoring of vintage bridal wear
- Mother of bride dress alterations and tailoring
- Bridesmaids’ Dress Alterations
- Groom suit alterations and tailoring
- Jacket alterations and jacket tailoring
- Trouser alterations
- Shirt alterations
Latest News
Wedding Dress & Bridal Restyling
Restyling & Updating of a Family Heirloom The Project This season we have looked after some challenging but rewarding bridal projects. One of them was a bridal gown the mum of the bride-to-be had designed for her own wedding 30 years ago. The ivory ball...
Offer: All Bridesmaids & Your Bridal Family
25% Discount on Alterations of Bridesmaids' Dresses or outfits of members of your Bridal Party! Whether it is the mother of bride or groom, the father, groom or your guests, we offer this fantastic promotion, 25% discount to ensure the best fit and look for...
Bridal Shoes & Accessories
25% Discount on Alteration Charges for all Members of your Bridal Party If you have your wedding dress altered, tailored or restyled with us. Any member of your bridal party is invited to have their wedding clothes altered with us and benefit of a 25% discount on...
Bridal Sample Dresses
SHOPPING AT BRIDAL SAMPLE SALES ...and how to choose a bridal sample dress with your budget for alteration costs in mind. We currently take many bookings for brides who have been lucky and bought their beautiful...
Bridal Vintage
Can I alter a Vintage Wedding Dress? Can I restyle my Mum's Bridal Dress? We regularly restyle vintage and family owned wedding dresses. It is always a pleasure to be involved in this very special process. We advise brides in how they...
Bridal Alterations – Summer Promotions 2018
25% DISCOUNT ON BRIDESMAID ALTERATIONS FREE FITTING CONSULTATION FOR THE BRIDAL FAMILY: Mother of bride, groom and any other family members who need their wedding garments altered We are in the middle of our bridal season and our tailors are busy but we would like...
What is the most common style mistake a bride makes?
VERA WANG, on weddings Nina Garcia, Editor-in-Chief at Elle interviewed Vera Wang for her 'The little Book of Style' about weddings. We think this is great advice for any bride and therefore would like to publish it on our B&A Blog. Q: What is the most common...
Bridal Trends and Alterations
THE IMPACT OF BRIDAL FASHION TRENDS ON BRIDAL ALTERATIONS. Bridal dress trends are often greatly influenced by iconic, memorable gowns of celebrities like Grace Kelly in the 50s or Princess Diana in the 80s. The upcoming Royal wedding in May this year will...
Bridal Alteration Costs
WHY IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE REALISTIC ESTIMATES FOR BRIDAL ALTERATION COSTS OVER THE PHONE WITHOUT HAVING SEEN THE GARMENT. We are often asked to estimate wedding dress alterations - over the phone - but giving an 'unseen' quotation for an alteration is...
The Art of Fitting
THE ART OF FITTING. We regularly get asked the question: “What in fact is the difference between a fitter and a tailor?” The answer is: “A tailor does not necessarily need to be a fitter but a fitter needs to be a tailor and much more than that.” Fitters need...
