Bridal Tailoring
Exceptional Experience
Your wedding gown should feel like it was made for you — because after it leaves my studio, it will be. Bridal tailoring at ALyece Lenae is structured, intentional, and scheduled with precision to ensure your gown is flawless by your wedding day.
What Bridal Tailoring Includes
A’Lyece’ is a master tailor offering an exquisite range of bridal tailoring services designed to make every gown perfect for your wedding day.
Services offered
Bridal alterations: Precise reshaping, resizing, and structural adjustments for all gown types — couture, traditional, modern, and vintage — ensuring flawless fit and comfort.
Bodice and corsetry work: Professional construction, reinforcement, and re-shaping of bodices and corsets for support and an elegant silhouette.
Hemming and bustle work: Clean, secure hems and multiple bustle options to protect your gown during the reception and optimize movement.
Train and veil adjustments: Train shortening, attachment options, and veil alterations or re-styling for harmonious balance with the gown.
Fabric repair and restoration: Mending tears, replacing linings, reinforcing seams, and careful restoration of delicate fabrics and embellishments.
Embellishment and customization: Hand-sewn beadwork, lace appliqué placement, trim adjustments, and bespoke modifications to personalize your dress.
Final pressing and steaming: Professional steaming and pressing to ensure the gown arrives pristine and photo-ready.
Why choose A’Lyece’
Master-level craftsmanship with attention to couture detail.
Personalized fittings and clear communication throughout the process.
Respect for delicate fabrics and bridal embellishments, using techniques that preserve the gown’s integrity.
Timely service tailored to your wedding timeline.
Our Bridal Tailoring Process
Bridal tailoring at ALyece Lenae is completed in scheduled phases to ensure precision, structural integrity, and proper fit progression.
Consultation & Assessment
Your gown is professionally evaluated, pinned, and assigned a structured tailoring plan based on fit and timeline.
Construction Phase I
Primary structural adjustments are completed.
Second Fitting
Fit is reviewed and refined to ensure accuracy before final construction.
Construction Phase II
Secondary adjustments and refinements are completed.
Finishing Phase
Final detailing, closures, hems, and structural reinforcement are completed.
Final Fitting
Your gown is verified, pressed, and prepared for pickup.
Timeline
Below are the standard timeline options for Bridal Tailoring. Your assigned timeline is determined at consultation based on your gown’s needs and wedding date.
Standard: 10–12 weeks — Ideal for brides who have time to savor the design process. This timeline provides the most thoughtful fittings, meticulous construction, and refined finishing touches for flawless movement and fit.
Rush: 6–9 weeks — For brides accelerating plans without sacrificing craftsmanship. We compress steps intelligently, prioritizing critical fittings and finish work so your gown receives the same attention to detail in a tighter schedule.
Urgent Rush: 4–6 weeks — When days are precious and the deadline is nonnegotiable. Our urgent rush service mobilizes our senior tailors, streamlined scheduling, and priority steaming to ensure your gown is wedding-ready without compromise.
Our Services
We provide our services through structured package pricing to maintain clarity, consistency, and proper fit progression throughout the tailoring process.
Clients will be assigned a Fitting Package based on the initial needs of their gown. This covers the professional assessment, fitting time, listed discounted services, and reserved availability, along with a corresponding alterations tier to cover the cost of there alterations. Gowns that do not meet the minimum requirements for package pricing or require additional work beyond the assigned plan will be billed at an à la carte rate.
Private consultations are required in order to receive your quote.
Fitting Packages
Initial Consultation
Customized Fit Assessment
Three 45-minute Fittings
Initial Consultation
Customized Fit Assessment
Three 45-minute Fittings
3 bustle points
Initial Consultation
Customized Fit Assessment
Three 45-minute Fittings
3 bustle points
Gown Steam
Initial Consultation
Customized Fit Assessment
Three 45-minute Fittings
3 bustle points
Gown Steam
Veil Steam
Tailoring Packages
Essential Alterations — starting at $330
For gowns needing minor to moderate fit adjustments.
Signature Alterations — starting at $630
For gowns requiring multiple areas of tailoring or layered construction.
Couture Alterations — starting at $980
For gowns needing advanced tailoring, structural work, or detailed hand-finishing.
Alterations Tiers (alterations only):
Rush Fee- Average $100-200
Vary depending on the turnaround time, gown and alterations.
Customization
Consultation $50 Nonrefundable applies to brides who stay.
Vintage Restorations
Average $800-1600
The exact cost is determined by the alterations needed. **Veil and accessories restorations**
Gown Repurposing.
Average $800-1500
The exact cost is determined at the consultation, this is for gowns that are not vintage but need extensive work and customizations.
Custom Work- EX
Sleeves, Necklines, Length, Back, etc.
The average added cost to alterations ranges from $200-600
Cost is based on the customizations, we provide sizing, styling, and materials.
Steaming and Cleaning
Steaming (after alterations or before & after portraits).
Day of steaming( at wedding venue, mileage is charged)
$100 & UP
** Different prices for non wedding gowns**
Full Gown Press
$150 & UP
Includes, veils, and steaming. Dresses are professionally pressed, wrapped, and packaged with a transport bag.
Full Gown Cleaning
Average $350
The gowns are deeply cleaned, steamed, and pressed included. They are wrapped and packaged in a transport bag.
Spot Cleaning
$100 & UP
After Wedding/Alterations - This is only for cleaning of a few spots on both formal and wedding dresses. Refer to full gown cleaning for pricing.
Booking Policy's
1. Introduction
We value your business and want to provide you with the best service possible. To ensure a seamless experience at our alterations shop, we have established the following appointment booking policy.
2. Appointment Types
We offer two types of appointments:
a. Consultation Appointment: This appointment is for customers who wish to discuss their alteration or tailoring needs with our experts.
b. Fitting Appointment: This appointment is for customers who need fittings for alterations or custom tailoring services.
3. Appointment Booking
a. Appointments can be booked through our website, phone, or in-person at our shop.
b. We recommend booking appointments in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
c. Walk-in customers will be accommodated based on availability, but booked appointments will take priority.
4. Cancellation Policy
a. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance.
b. Failure to cancel or reschedule within the specified time frame may result in a cancellation fee.
c. Frequent no-shows or cancellations may result in limited future appointment availability.
5. Arrival Time
a. Please arrive on time for your . Late arrivals may result in a shorter appointment or may need to be rescheduled.
b. If you are running late, please notify us as soon as possible to make arrangements.
6. Group Appointments
a. If you are booking appointments for a group, please provide the names and requirements of all individuals in advance.
b. Group appointments may require additional time and should be scheduled accordingly.
7. Special Requests
a. If you have specific requirements or requests, please inform us when booking your appointment.
b. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
8. Payments
a. Payment for services rendered is due at the time of the appointment.
b. We accept various payment methods, including cash and major credit cards.
There are No Refunds
9. Satisfaction Guarantee
a. We stand by the quality of our services. If you are not satisfied with the alterations, please let us know, and we will work to address your concerns.
10. Health and Safety
a. If you or anyone included in your appointment is sick or are caring for a sick person YOU MUST RESCHEDULE.
11. Minors
Children under the age of 13 are not allowed in the studio unless they are being serviced No Exceptions
12. What to bring
You must bring the undergarments you plan on wearing with the garment being fitted.
You must bring the shoe or one with same heel size. Hem will not be gaurenteed with out them.
13. Feedback
We value your feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding our appointment booking process or our services, please feel free to share them with
us.
Thank you for choosing our tailoring boutique.
We look forward to serving you and ensuring your clothing fits perfectly.