What you Need to Know About Wedding Dress Alterations

Even after you’ve said yes to the dress, it’s not quite ready to go with you down the aisle with you just yet. Most gowns need to go through some sort of alteration process so that your gorgeous gown is perfectly fitted to your figure. What are wedding dress alterations? These are appointments with a seamstress to have your dress altered to fit properly and sculpted to your figure - it’s a defining part of your bridal look!

Here is everything you need to know about wedding dress alterations in Orlando:

Schedule at Least Three Dress Fittings

With the help of our professional seamstress, you’ll be ready for your wedding day with a dress that fits flawlessly! Schedule your first fitting to take place about three months before your wedding day, the second fitting about a month before your wedding, and your final fitting at the two-week mark.

If you have extensive customizations, the most important thing to keep in mind is that if you have extensive customizations, such as long sleeves or a train, the more time and fittings you should allow for the process of creating your dream wedding dress. After your final fitting, you can take your dress home!

Bring Your Bridal Accessories and Shoes

When you head to the salon for your alterations, be sure to bring your wedding shoes and any undergarments or accessories you plan on wearing on your wedding day. If you haven’t picked out your wedding shoes by the time of your alterations, bring a pair of shoes comparable in height to the shoes you envision yourself wearing on your wedding day (or else you’ll end up with an incorrect alteration.)

So why do you need to bring your other accessories if they won’t change the fit of your dress? The answer: they contribute to the overall bridal look. For example, where your wedding necklace falls might affect where you want the neckline of your dress to sit.

Don’t Worry Too Much if Your Dress Doesn’t Fit Correctly at the First Appointment

If your dress doesn’t fit correctly after it’s arrived, don’t worry too much, remember that this is what alterations are for! Most wedding dresses are made in generic sizes and don’t often match perfectly. After you say yes to the dress, the salon compares your measurements to what the designer’s size chart says and often orders based on this information.

Remember, it is always better to purchase a gown in a larger size rather than a smaller size. A larger gown can always be made smaller, but it is much harder to make a gown larger. Once it arrives, that is when the dress is tailored to precisely fit your figure.

Ask a Supportive Friend of Family Member to Attend your Appointment

While you might bring an entire entourage with you to find your wedding dress, we suggest bringing only one or two guests with you to your alterations appointment to get a second opinion. For the final fitting, bring the person who will be helping you get ready on the wedding day—the seamstress can show them how to zip up your dress or bustle your train.

Definition Bridal Offers In-House Alterations

Definition Bridal is one of the few bridal salons in Orlando that offers in-house alterations with our professional seamstress. Whether your gown needs to be completely resized, a simple hemming, or a bustle added, our expert in-house seamstress who will help you with your perfect fit, making Definition Bridal your one stop shop in Orlando for your entire wedding dress process.