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Closed on Bank Holiday Monday, the 2nd of May 2022 – have a lovey break.
Consultations are by appointment: Wed 10am – 07pm, Thur 09am – 08pm, Fri and Sat 09am – 06pm
Please book via email info@brideandalter.com. For cancellations call 020 7498 4360.
We continue to wear face masks to ensure clients’ and staffs’ safety. Can we kindly ask you to also wear a mask when you come for your appointment? Please read our guidelines.
We are closed on God Friday and Easter Monday.
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Please don't leave your alterations to the last minute. Instead, book your bridal fitting 3-2 months before your wedding date as we otherwise might need to charge you express fees. https://t.co/Jeqdmfx6EV
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Contact Us
TRADE
Bride & Alter has partnerships with many bridal designers and stockists in London. Are you interested in working with us? We tailor our services to your needs. Please get in touch with our team to discuss further.
WHAT BRIDES SAY
‘Bride & Alter were wonderful – amazing work on my wedding dress and they made the whole process enjoyable and calm. Would highly recommend.’
‘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!’
Chinese Wedding dresses are often red representing luck, happiness and prosperity. We love the cut and pearl embellishment and detailing it this one.
#chinesewedding #chineseweddingdress #bridalalterations 🪡
You look incredible! Congratulations to Thora @thorakehoe and her wonderful husband @akmedoe 💍 ❤️
‘Hi Bride & Alter, I recently got married and wanted to share my thanks and some photos from the wedding. The alterations made my dress fit me like a glove, and the custom-made veil added the perfect amount of drama. I received so many compliments.’ Thank you very much for your feedback. x❤️ your Team @brideandalter
@stemwilde for 💐
@inbetweendaysphotography 2nd 📸
#beautifulbride #perfectcouple #gettingmarried #individualbride #bridalalterations #brideandalter
Good to have you back, Lucy! 🪡
Lucy is an incredibly experienced bridal seamstress and has worked for us for decades. She came back in April, all the way from Poland, to help us look after all the beautiful wedding dresses we will alter in this very hectic bridal season. ❤️
📸 Lucy working on a wedding dress @chosenbyoneday
Alterations 🪡 of designer clothes @designndalter
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Some of the incredible looks at the @metgalaofficial2022 . ‘Gilded Glamour’ was the theme of the annual Gala hosted by Vogue, Anna Wintour.
We understand and adore the designs and dressmaking skills needed to create some of these most beautiful outfits and the challenge of working within tight deadlines.
📌 B&A and its sister company Design & Alter have a dedicated team of seamstresses and pattern makers that create bespoke bridal and evening wear. Are you curious? Contact us to discuss creating your own unique look.
📸1 Kim Kardashian in the original ‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’ nude dress with Pete Davidson - ref Nina Westervelt for The NYT.
📸2 Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton - ref Krista Schlueter for The NYT
📸3 Hailey Bieber in YSL - ref Nina Westervelt for The NYT.
#metgala2022 #gildedglamour #designerdresses #eveningdress #specialistalterations #bespokeeveningdress #bespokebridal #eveningwearalterations #seamstress
The construction of a bridal gown🪡
Some bridal dresses are corseted, outlining a beautiful female body shape, a narrow waistline and a sculpted bust area. Traditionally corsets are boned and laced.
Before you collect your bridal gown, we show you how to dress and lace it. We create a short video clip for your mum and your bridesmaids to make sure you are in safe hands on your wedding day. ❤️
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Bride & Alter has a dedicated made to measure department that creates outfits for brides that are looking for a unique bridal look. The initial appointment with our team is free of charge. You will meet Eva and Silvia, our pattern cutter who will listen to your ideas and turn them into a beautiful bridal dress. 🪡
📸 Silvia working on made to measure bridal wear.
#bespokebridal #bespokebridalaccessories #bespokeweddingdress #myweddingdress #individualbride #londonwedding #southeastweddings
🪡 Our team of bridal seamstresses is experienced in altering complex and challenging fabrics like this ostrich feather skirt.
📷 Close-up of the Piora, overskirt @charlie_brear 2021
📌 To enquire about your bridal alterations, please email info@brideandalter.com or follow link in bio. 👆🏼
#bridalalterationspecialist #beautifulbridal #londonwedding #bridetobe2022 #myweddingdress #brideandalter
How very beautiful! ❤️
Dear Nina-Louise, thank you for sharing your feedback with us!
@ninalouise_b ‘Just wanted to say a massive thank you for altering my dream dress! The lady that dealt with me, she put me at ease and made me feel so comfortable!! I hope you like the results of the amazing work you did for me!! Again, thank you!’
Thank you, Nina, we are delighted to hear. ❤️
Dress: Rue De Sein ‘Bishop’ @lovelybridelondon
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HAPPY EASTER ❤️
To our wonderful brides, clients, partners and staff!
We hope the sun will shine, and you’ll have a relaxing weekend. 🌞
📌We are closed on God Friday and Easter Monday. 🐇🥚
📷 Mood board for a beautifully embellished dress by @alexandermcqueen showcased in an exhibition in the flagship store, Old Bond Street, London.
#happyeaster #alterationsspecialist #eveningwearalterations #londonbride #weddingplanning #bridalalterations
💡 Dresses can be altered and restyled, but the fundamental structure of a dress shouldn’t be changed.
Make sure you love the style of wedding dress you buy, and it works well with your body shape. ❤️
📷 dress @viviennewestwood bridal collection
#bridalstyle #myweddingdress #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #londonwedding
✂️ Opening seams is a huge part of bridal alterations to maintain the original look, style and proportions; especially important if you want to sell your dress after your wedding. We offer a high quality bridal alterations service.
📷 Nina unpicking a corset to make it smaller @brideandalter workroom
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Nadia, you just look beautiful! ❤️
It is a little while ago, but we don’t want to miss to congratulate you!
@nadiadollz @flamboijant
📷 @claire_nicola
#realbrides #mywedding #beautifulbride #brideandalter
👰🏻♀️ Many brides try to lose weight before their wedding to look even more beautiful on their special day.
💡Remember that your body shape must stay the same once we start the alteration process to avoid repetitive alterations and keep alteration costs within budget.
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How long should my wedding dress be?
We will suggest that long bridal wear should just about touch the floor. But ultimately, the length of your bridal wear is your personal choice. ❤️🪡
📷 Bridal fitting @brideandalter
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BRIDAL FITTINGS & ALTERATIONS
💡💡 Please don’t leave your bridal alterations to the very last minute! The bridal season has started, and we are getting very busy.
Book your bridal consultation two to three months before your wedding. If we need to alter your dress less than four weeks before your wedding, we need to charge you express charges. These are avoidable charges.
We look forward to seeing you. ❤️
#bridalfitting #bridalalterations #myweddingdress #weddingplanning #wedding2022 #londonwedding
Would you like to wear your dress after the wedding? Vampire’s wife dresses are a cool alternative to traditional bridal styles and definitely make a fantastic party dress. ❤️
#myweddingdress #planningmywedding #weddingdressalterations #bridalalterations #londonwedding #weddingplanner
LOVE YOUR DRESS❤️
The wedding was supposed to be two years ago. It seems a long time ago since you bought your wedding dress. Why did you choose this one over others?
💡Remind yourself what you liked about your dress and the look you had in mind. Then, embrace it and fall in love again.
If you can’t, it might be worth thinking about alternatives. One could be to restyle your dress or add exciting accessories. Another option is to sell it and buy a bridal style you love now.
Do you need support and advice from our expert team. Please contact us via email. Follow👆🏼🔗 in bio!
📌 @gillianmillion trades up-market bridal wear that is less than two years old.
#myweddingdress #bridalrestyling #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #bridalseamstress #londonweddings #bridetobe #bride
B&A brand promise. ❤️
We want your wedding dress to be perfect and you 100% happy with how it fits you.
📸 throwback @alexandermcqueen exhibition ‘Roses’ in the Bond Street store, London
#perfectbridal #bridalwear #bridalalterations #bridetobe #engaged #gettingmarried #londonwedding2022 #weddingdressalterations
Passionate about bridal! ❤️
Katie is one of our experienced fitters who also works as a seamstress in the workroom.
💡 Bridal fitters need to know all about the construction of the different wedding dresses to give trusted advice to brides to make the right decisions for their bridal looks.
📌 Did we tell you that @brideandalter offers a 25% discount on the alterations of your bridal party? Because we want to make sure that all guests, particularly those who stand in the first row, have well-fitted clothes to look their best. 📸
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💡 Before you come to your first bridal fitting, make sure you buy your shoes and undergarments. We need them to ensure the best fit and apply the correct length. For challenging underwear solutions like illusion and dresses with a low back line, we recommend @thepantryunderwear in Islington. You can always contact us if you need more information.
In the appointment, our experienced and knowledgeable fitter will pin and advise you on bridal alterations. We will answer all your questions about your bridal look. We offer a small but beautiful collection of veils, capes and bridal accessories and can tailor individual pieces complementing your wedding dress.
At the end of the consultation, we provide you with a cost estimate. We discuss options to keep alteration costs under control. Are you happy to go ahead with the alterations? We take a 50% deposit payment. Most bridal gowns are ready for collection in the second or third fitting. We steam and pack your dress to be ready for your special day. 👰🏻❤️
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Bride & Alter
Bride & Alter, the sister company of Design & Alter, is one of London’s leading wedding dress and bridal alterations services, based in Battersea. Having established our profession for over 25 years, we are a dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced fitting consultants, seamstresses, dressmakers and tailors trusted by London’s leading bridal designers with their wedding dress alterations.
- 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
