Desiree’s Bridal Dress Alterations
Hours Of Operation

Do you need an appointment for bridal dress alterations? What forms of payment do I take? What is my turnaround time?

Scheduling Your Bridal Gown Alterations Appointment

I schedule by appointment only---since I have a home-based business. This way I can devote my full attention to you without being interrupted. The days I schedule appointments are:

• Wednesday and Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm; limited Saturday appointments

"Starting 2011 I will not as a rule schedule customers on Saturday's. I will do Saturday appointments only for those who can't come through the week, one Saturday a month. Plus I am going to take only a limited number of brides each year.

"So it would be best to schedule your bridal dress alterations as soon as possible. Once I take a certain amount of appointments I will not be taking any additional appointments. I appologize in advance if I can't fit you in when you call."

Forms of Payment Accepted

I take cash, checks, Master Card, Visa, Debit Cards and money orders.

Payment Schedule

I expect at least ½ of the costs as down payment at the first wedding dress alterations fitting. The balance is to be paid when you pick up the gown.

I accept cash, personal checks, debit cards, or Master and Visa credit cards.

Delivery/Turn Around Time

For bridal dress alterations the turn around time usually is 2 - 3 weeks. during the months from November - February. From March - October it will be 4 weeks minimum. Some, depending on what is needed, will require a longer time frame.

If you want re-design changes made to your gown will have to get with me not later than 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding date.

For all other formal wear alterations the turn around time is usually 2 weeks.

Anything less than these time frames will be considered a “rush.” A “rush fee” may apply in addition to the regular charges.

Your delivery date will be set no less than 2 weeks before your wedding day. I do not do alterations within the 2 week period just before the wedding day.

If you are on a diet, pregnant and or planning portraits need to let me know this, so I can adjust my delivery schedule according to your circumstances.

Otherwise, I suggest getting your bridal dress alterations taken care of as early as possible, to make sure I can fit you in the schedule.

What You Need To Bring With You

For your appointment you need to bring the undergarments that you will be wearing under your gown. This is important in order to achieve a good fit. You would be surprised at how a gown will look and fit differently from one bra to another.

Also shapewear will make your dress fit totally different when wearing one compared to not wearing one. And if you need a hem, you must bring the shoes that you will wear the day of the wedding.

So make sure you have the bra, any body shapewear you plan to wear, bridal petticoat slip and shoes.

Not having what you need will mean I will have to reschedule you.

What Can You Expect

My business philosophy is structured around this fact..." I try to put myself in my customer's place." "I treat my customer the way I would want to be treated if I were a customer!" I also feel my work represents me, so I work hard to make sure your dress is right.

The nicest comment I hear from brides is... “Coming to see you for my alterations is something I look forward to!”

I mentioned recently to a bride that I really haven't had anyone I would call a bridezilla. She replied, "It's because of the friendly and calm manner in which you treat people and the attention that you give them."

I have kept the business in my home all these years because I enjoy giving my clients individualized attention, something I feel is difficult to do in a store front business.

"Many brides, on their initial call looking for someone to do their bridal dress alterations, have mentioned they were glad to find out my business was home based, because they felt they would receive better service with this type of business."

“I feel brides have enough stress with planning their weddings and should not have to deal with that at a dress fitting.”

Happy brides is what I like to see!

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