How much are wedding dress alterations?

Some brides might not factor in the cost of alterations ontop of purchasing their dress but most reputable boutiques, should notify you before purchasing. Bridal alterations may take a long time to complete and is no quick work but the results are phenomenal with a well tailored dress for your special day.

Your dress is unique to you, and as such - it’s tricky to quote before seeing you in it. We don’t offer a one price fits all cost - as we charge for the work that you need to make your dress fit you perfectly and each dress is always made differently via the designer / manufacturer.

The average cost for standard alterations is around £450- £500 including fittings, and can be more or less depending on the work we need to do on your dress. Heavily embellished + lace dresses are normally closer to the £600 - £700 price region as an average.

Standard alterations would normally include; shorten, lift shoulders, take in + bustle.

However, I think it’s really important to know what these charges may be before you commit to working with me. 

Take a look at our price guide below + drop us an email if you have any questions. If you look and think AHHHHHH! help, theres too many options and I dont know what is needed, we always provide a written quote after your first fitting detailing exactly what you need doing to ensure your dress is fitting perfectly!

Alteration Charges

Hems are quoted for side
seam to side seam or
appropriate finishing point
tapered into the train.

Plain Hem
From £175 

Lace Hem
From £195
Including removing of lace in place £245

Beaded Lace Hem
From £240
Including removal of beaded lace in place £290

Additional Hem charges
Horsehair 1-2 layers £45
Horsehair 3+ layers £90

Hem including train
This will be twice the charges above.
For example: Plain hem with one layer
horsehair £220 to remove train
also £440 in total

Take-in & Letting Out
Plain  from £175
Lace from £185
Beaded lace from £195

Add panels to increase dress size as
above with additional £45 charg
and fabric costs

Add corset back
From £185

Bustle loops
American and French style
Single point £45
3 Points £45
5 Points £55

Ballroom style from
From £95

Wrist loop
£45

Bra cups
£45

Stitch in bra cups provided
£25

Stitch on belt detail provided
£45

Stitch on belt detail
and add beading from
£75

Add additional boning
From £95

Lift shoulders
Plain £95
Lace From £115
Beaded lace £125

Replace/ repair beading
From £50

Add bespoke sleeves
From £175
Lace from £245
Beaded from £295

Add bespoke neckline
From £175
Lace from £245
Beaded from £295

Bespoke veils
From £170

Bespoke jackets and cover ups
From £175