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Bride & Alter

Name: Bride & Alter
Address: 14 Ingate Place Queenstown Road, London, SW83NS, GB
Telephone: +442074984360
Price range: £££
Rating: 4.6

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With over 30 years of experience, Bride & Alter is one of London’s leading bridal and wedding dres Are you interested in a unique bridal look?
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Bride & Alter has a team of 25 tailors, seamstresses, fitters and professionals providing expert tailoring advice & wedding dress alterations. The team has expertise in alterations, tailoring, pattern making, restyling, made to measure, bespoke tailoring. Our experts can offer advice in no-obligation consultations. The team restyles vintage wedding dresses and restores family heirlooms. Bride & Al

ter supports brides with alterations and bespoke dressmaking for the bridal party, including the mother-of-bride, groom, and bridesmaids. Bride & Alter's sister company, Design & Alter, offers expert clothes alterations and tailoring for fashion houses and private clients.

26/07/2024

Congratulations to your wedding! ❤️💍 tooley , you look incredible!

06/07/2024

Bridal fitting

29/06/2024

Congratulations to this beautiful couple! 💍 you look amazing!

28/06/2024

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It is often only a little, but altering your wedding dress will make all the difference in your bridal look! So please ensure you budget alterations as part of your wedding planning.

Depending on the type of dress bridal alteration costs can vary significantly. Contact us to find out more, our email is [email protected]

15/06/2024

Looking absolutely fabulous! ❤️

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08/06/2024

Thank you for your reviews! Our team always aims to improve our see of

01/06/2024

Sometimes our fitting studio is not big enough! 👀

The train of this impressive bridal gown was 7 meters long and had at least 4 layers. To ensure our seamstresses could work on the dress, we had to free up extra space in our workroom.

30/05/2024

The fit of your wedding dress!
It’s essential to remember that a wedding dress is not any garment. Even if you’ve ordered it in your size, it’s likely to require some adjustments. It’s the most important dress in your life, leaving a legacy. The fit needs refining to create the most flattering silhouette for your special day.

We start the alteration process with the top and bust area and ensure the waistline sits where it is supposed to sit. Finally, we shorten the length of your dress - often many layers. Some brides want us to add sleeves to their dresses or create a more modest bridal look for the ceremony. We aim to make the most out of your dress to create the best look for your body-shape.

11/05/2024

Buying a bridal outfit you love and fits well is a fantastic way to keep bridal alterations and costs in limits. All we need to do is adjust some measurements to make the outfit perfect!

We recommend extensive research on the available styles and options before buying your wedding dress. You should look at the styles you enjoy wearing - necklines, shapes, and styles - to ensure you purchase a dress you feel comfortable wearing.

We regularly respond to alteration enquiries where brides intend to restyle a complete look. This can be costly and compromise the dress fit. Each style is constructed in a particular way and cannot be easily turned into a different one.

27/04/2024

Quality control

20/04/2024

WHO to bring to your bridal fitting?
A dress fitting requires focus. It is all about you and your dress. It is essential to bring somebody that makes you feel at ease, somebody whose opinion you value and is positive. You may come accompanied by a maximum of two people. We look forward to seeing you.

22/03/2024

Congratulations! Ana, you look incredible! ❤️

Restyling a family heirloom
Ana had a clear vision. We restyled Ana’s mum’s beautifully embellished wedding dress, turned the full skirt into a pencil skirt, took off the train, restyled long into short puff sleeves and added a detachable train and belt to complete the bridal look. Ana had her initial consultation in October 2023. She collected her dress at the end of February for her wedding in South America.

16/03/2024

We alter for

Some brides decide to wear a Vampire’s Wife dress for their wedding. It is a beautiful choice, and the dresses are truly a statement piece!

Our team is experienced in looking after these dresses and make them perfect for you! Email us to enquire and book your dress fitting.

15/03/2024

Shortening you wedding dress
It is about shortening your dress and ensuring the proportions of your wedding dress are kept.

⏰ To allow enough time for the alterations, we recommend booking your appointment 2-3 months before your wedding date. ✍🏼 enquire and book by email.

01/03/2024

How about restyling a family heirloom?

📸 planned to wear her Mum’s beautiful silk dress at her civil wedding ceremony. We supported her in her vision and created a fabulous dress by changing the neckline and turning the long gown into a fun mini-dress. Hannah made her Mum’s dress her own and looked absolutely stunning. 😍

📌 Sometimes, imagination is necessary to see the potential in a dress that has been in your family for some time. Email to enquire - [email protected]

24/02/2024

We fit bridal wear for expecting brides.
✍🏼 Email to enquire and book your appointment.

24/02/2024

Huge congratulations to your wedding! 💍❤️
You look incredible! - thank you for sending us your beautiful pictures!

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03/02/2024

Family heirloom or vintage bridal wear?
Are you considering wearing a family heirloom or buying a vintage wedding dress for your wedding? Our team is experienced and has the skills to restyle and update vintage bridal wear.

📌 Would you like to discuss your ideas? Please email us and book an initial consultation to provide options and a cost estimate. The work is often more extensive, so we suggest booking a consultation for six months before your wedding. We look forward to hearing from you.

13/01/2024

HELLO to a new year ‼️ We have been on holiday and are now back, refreshed and full of ideas and energy for a new bridal season.

ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED IN 2024? 💍

With over 30 years of experience, our team is skilled and has the expertise to create the perfect bridal fit and look for your big day!

To find out more and book your appointment, please email [email protected] 🪡❤️

📸 in the B&A workroom; pic from a previous season

🎄CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Today is our last day before Christmas. We re-open on 13/01/24. For enquiries, please email receptio...

16/12/2023

🎄CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Today is our last day before Christmas. We re-open on 13/01/24. For enquiries, please email [email protected]

We know this sounds like a long break, but many of our tailors want to go home to be with their extended families for the festive season. You can contact us via email - [email protected] - to enquire about bridal alterations and bespoke bridal.

Thank you for choosing us as your alterations service. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! 🔔🎄🌟

📸 Bespoke bridal outfit

09/12/2023

Thank you! 🙏❤️

25/11/2023

Bridesmaids’ alterations - , we offer a 25% discount on bridal party alterations. It includes alterations of bridesmaids’ dresses, outfits of the groom and the mother-of-the-bride.

To enquire, please email - [email protected]

📸 thank you

17/11/2023

💍 The highlight for us always is when we receive pictures of the day, seeing the bride so happy wearing her beautiful dress and truly enjoying her wedding.

📷 - thank you! ❤️

We support brides on their journey, creating their best bridal looks and ensuring their wedding dresses fit perfectly.

📌 To find out more about how we work, please email us - [email protected]

11/11/2023

Huge Congratulations, Sam & Josh! ❤️💍

Thank you very much for your kind feedback, and we agree, the sleeve changes absolutely made the dress - you look fabulous! ✨

10/11/2023

Some bridal dresses are almost perfect - all we had to do was shorten the sleeves from the shoulders.

28/10/2023

HAPPY WEEKEND 🥂❤️

27/10/2023

Are you happy with your wedding dress❓Our team is here to support you in finding the best solutions for your bridal look‼️

TO ENQUIRE AND BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE EMAIL - [email protected]

🪡 The bride was so happy because initially, she felt exposed, and the bust area of her bridal gown needed some extra covering to add more modesty to her bridal look. The train was heavily appliquéd, so we suggested moving some floral lace elements to the bust area, which add modesty and magic to the bust area’s detailing.

27/10/2023

Are you happy with your wedding dress❓Our team is here to support you in finding the best solutions for your bridal look‼️

The bride was so happy because initially, she felt exposed, and the bust area of her bridal gown needed some extra covering to add more modesty to her bridal look. The train was heavily appliquéd, so we suggested moving some floral lace elements to the bust area, which adds modesty and magic to the bust area’s detailing.

27/10/2023

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14 Ingate Place Queenstown Road
London
SW83NS

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 6am
Saturday	9am - 6am

Telephone

+442074984360

Website

http://www.brideandalter.com/

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We are passionate about your bridal look and ensure your wedding dress will be perfect on your special day. Are you getting married in 2024? We suggest booking your first bridal fitting for three months before your wedding, so your dress fits you perfectly on your wedding day. Book your appointment now! Email [email protected] ! #bridalalterations #weddingdressalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #londonbride #londonwedding #sussexbride #surreybride #kentbride #essexbride #gettingmarried #weddingplanning

Inspirational, the #chanelexhibition @vamuseum #passionateaboutfashion #chanel #chanelvintage #vintagebridal #designeralterations #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #eveningwearalterations

VINTAGE BRIDAL We love to support brides on their journey to find their perfect dress. This vintage wedding dress needed repairing, mending, alterations and restyling. The result looked beautiful, and the bride was so happy to wear it on her wedding day. 📌 Are you thinking of buying a vintage wedding gown and would like to find out how we can make it perfect for you? Please email us! #vintagebridal #vintageweddingdress #sustainablebridalwear #londonvintage #indiewedding #secondhandbridal #stillwhite #stillwhitebride #vintagebridallook

Following Lily ❤️ one of our experienced bridal fitters. After your bridal fitting, Lily double-checks the measurements and alterations she discussed with the bride to ensure they are correct. She creates and attaches a computer document to the bridal garment which contains instructions for the workroom manager and the seamstress. The wedding dress is now prepared for the alterations in the workroom and will be collected soon. #bridalfitting #weddingdressfitting #bridalalterations #weddingdressalterations #londonservices #perfect bridal

💡 What happens with your dress after your fitting appointment? We will take your wedding dress to our workroom, where the workroom manager and seamstress discuss the alterations. The seamstress will put your dress onto a mannequin that will be padded up to your body measurements to ensure all instructions are precise. The alterations process begins. During the procedure, your dress will be put into the mannequin again to monitor the process. Once the alterations are complete, your dress will be double/checked on the mannequin one more time against the measurements taken in your fitting appointment. Our workroom team is happy and your dress will now be delivered back to our fitting studio for your next fitting. #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingdressalterationslondon #perfectbridal #londonweddings #londonbride #bridalfitting

Most bridal dresses and outfits are confidential up to the minute the bride will walk down the aisle. Here are some of the dresses we fitted today, packed and prepared to be picked up to go to our workroom, which is 10 minutes away from our fitting Studie, also under the arches in Battersea. #bridalalterations #weddingdressalterations #perfectbridal #batterseaservices #bridaldesigners #weddingpreparations #londonwedding #ruedeseinebridal #lovelybride #catherinedeanebridal #pronoviasbride #rockandlacebride #sisterhood

Today - we are almost there; this Lily; Giorgia and Eva discuss last alterations and instructions before the garments go to the workroom. Happy Weekend! 🎷🎺🥂🥁 Thank you to our customers who came for their fittings today! #weekendvibes #bridalalterations #weddingdressalterations #londonweddings #londonbrides #feelgood

💡How much does it cost to shorten my bridal gown? Because there are so many different types of bridal styles, finishes and fabrics, we provide only rough estimates before seeing your dress to understand the construction. We decide in your consultation what works best for your dress to achieve the best outcome and maintain the original finish. Depending on the bridal style, wedding skirts can have countless layers to add volume, opacity and depth to a bridal look. Occasionally, they only have one layer. We shorten wedding dresses from the hem and the waistline. We unpick and reapply lace trims to maintain a beautifully scalloped hem line. Embellished fabrics often need to be finished by hand to secure the detail. #bridalalterationsspecialist #bridalalterations #londonwedding #weddingdressalterations #perfectbridal #perfectweddingdress

🪡 Throwback 2022 - impressions of our workroom. Our team is here to support you with bridal alterations in 2023 to make your wedding dress perfect! #bridalalterationsspecialist #bridalalterationslondon #perfectweddingdress #perfectbridal #weddingdressalterations #londonbrides #brides

✂️ 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 #bridalalterations #alterationspecialist #londonwedding #londonbride #londonbridetobe2022

READY FOR THE DAY💍Our seamstress pads up a mannequin to simulate the bride’s body shape to ensure the best fit. Doesn’t it look amazing?! ✨ 📷 @elenamaliukofficial - thank you! Dress @charlie_brear #perfectweddingdress #bridalalteration #stylishbride #classybridal #perfectfit #alteredforme #londonalterations #brideandalter #weddingdress #sampledress #bridal #bridalwear #weddingdressinspiration

BRIDAL ALTERATIONS 👰🏻 We added illusion darts to add some extra width to this classy wedding dress. #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingdressalterations #bridalrestyling #weddingdressrestyling #seamstress #dressmaking #londonbride #londonwedding #londoncouple #bridalinspiration #mywedding #myweddingprep

SAMPLE DRESSES Alterations & costs 🪡 In conversation with Eva, one of our workroom managers in our fitting studio. #sampledress #weddingsampledress #trunkshow #trunkshows #weddingdressalterations #alterationspecialist

SAMPLE BRIDAL (1) Every season, we fit many brides that bought their wedding dress at a sample sale. A sample bridal gown is a tempting alternative to bespoke and made to order dresses. They are often heavily discounted due to wear and tear and significantly bigger or smaller than the bride’s normal dress size. 👰🏻 Sample bridal wear has pros and cons when it comes to alterations and restyling. To discuss some of them, we start a series asking our senior fitter and workroom manager Eva who has been working in the bridal industry for longer than three decades. She is happy to answer your question about bridal shopping and alterations too! Please DM us directly. ❤️ #bridalsamplesale #weddingdresssamlesale #samplesale #bridalshopping #bridalalterations #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingdress #weddingdressalterations #weddingdressinspiration #londonwedding #londonweddingstyle #londonbride #beautifulbride #beautifulbridetobe