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How to find a Wedding Gown Alterations Expert! (part 3 of our 4 part alteration series)
We’ve been discussing alterations in Part 1 and Part 2 in our alterations series. Fit is crucial to a flawless look on your wedding day. Now the question is, how does a bride find the right alteration expert to help her with proper fit and alteratioons?
You should start thinking about alterations BEFORE you finalize the purchase of your wedding gown. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding your gown, but that’s only the first step in the dress process.
True, full service bridal salons, both large and small, should offer in house alterations. This reassures the bride that the salon stands behind their gowns and will take care of the bride right up to her wedding day. When a salon hands you a list of suggested seamstresses, they are also handing off the responsibility of the final result of your gown. The fact is that many people sell wedding gowns for the “glamour” or for the dollars. Then they pass off the real service of bridal to someone else.
If the salon where you find your dream dress offers in-house alterations, get a written estimate of anticipated alterations. Although these might change a bit once your gown arrives, at least you will have a general idea of what to expect. Find out how many fittings are included. If your weight changes, will you have to pay again? You don’t want to find out after your gown arrives that your alterations are double or more than what you expected.
What happens when you find a gown you love, but the store does not offer in-house alterations or you just don’t feel comfortable with the salon’s staff? First, check online to see where else that designer offers their collection. If possible, visit those stores and check out their service staff. You might find the dress at another location.
How do you find a bridal gown alteration specialist once you decide to buy a gown from a shop where you will not have alterations done? Best place to start is with friends and family. Get referrals. You might also check online. Look for wedding gown specialists, not general alteration seamstresses. If time allows, get a couple of estimates. It’s important to find someone who is not only skilled in alterations, but who is up to date on fashion and trends. When you meet with them, are they willing to work with your time frame and idea?
Although it may seem a bit of a daunting task, trust yourself, listen to your inner voice and make the choices that will make you the most comfortable.
The final chapter of our 4 part series will be “The Epiphany Alterations Experience”. See you next week!
Need more information or have a question that we’ve not covered? Our team of bridal consultants are available to answer any of your questions. info@epiphany-boutique.com or 831.626.7700.
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Wear Again Bridesmaid Dresses – Yes,Really!
Yes, it’s true! We have found some beautiful bridemaid dresses that really can be worn again!
What makes one bridesmaid dress wearable for other occasions and most other bridesmaid dresses just that – beautiful, but still just a bridesmaid dress? There are three elements that elevate a bridesmaid dress into a great wear again dress:
1. Fabric. Flowy chiffons or a luxurious silk charmeuse are much more wearable for other occasions than, say, a poly satin.
2. Color. While a particular color may look great for a wedding party, it may not be a color that a girl will pull out of her closet for another occasion. Black, navy, chocolate brown, those are some colors that you might use again. Turqoise satin, not so much.
3. Style. Bridesmaid dresses that reflect ready to wear styling are much more wearable again. Think clean, simpler designs that are comfortable to wear.
To make a bridesmaid dress re-wearable, all three of these elements need to be in sync.
Here are a few dresses from our collections that fit the “I will wear that again” look!
That’s just a few. Depending on how you mix and match your colors and styles, you really can create a great look that your bridesmaids will love to wear again. Come visit us and our great consultants will be happy assist you.
If you are a shoe girl, you are going to LOVE this collection! Benjamin Adams of London has just introduced a brand new 2012 evening shoe collection. Gorgeous, glamorous and unbelievably sexy!
The entire collection is now available here at Epiphany. Stop by and take a look!
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