Due to limited availability and to ensure every dress has adequate time for careful work, I tend to book up well in advance. For popular summer wedding months, this can be 6–12 months ahead. I recommend booking as soon as you have purchased your dress. That said, a minimum of 1–2 months is usually required for bridal alterations, so even if your wedding is approaching, it is always worth enquiring to check availability.

Your first fitting usually takes place around two months before your wedding date. Depending on the complexity of the alterations required, most brides will need 2–3 fittings in total. Each appointment allows time to refine the fit and details, ensuring your dress feels comfortable and perfectly balanced by the final fitting.

A £40 deposit is required to book your initial consultation and secure the alteration process, which is deducted from your final balance. On average, most brides spend around £340 on alterations with me. However, as every dress and body is unique, a final quote can only be provided after seeing the dress at your fitting. More embellished or heavily detailed dresses may cost slightly more, as they often require extensive hand sewing and specialist techniques.

Please bring: • The shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day • The underwear or shapewear you intend to wear These are essential to ensure the correct length, proportions, and overall fit of your dress.

Yes. Please let me know both your wedding date and travel dates when enquiring. We can then schedule your alterations to begin at the most suitable time, ensuring everything is completed comfortably before you leave.

I am based in Manchester, working from my studio by appointment only. Full location and parking details are provided once your booking is confirmed.

Yes, you are welcome to bring up to two guests to your appointment. I recommend choosing someone supportive who respects your vision — ultimately, how you feel in the dress matters most.

My studio is located on the first floor and is accessed via stairs, with no lift available. If you have any accessibility concerns or specific requirements, for yourself or someon coming with you, please get in touch before booking and I will do my best to advise or explore alternative options such as a groundfloor fitting space.

Yes. As a bespoke dressmaker, I can create additional elements or custom details such as sleeves, straps, or neckline adjustments. If you have something specific in mind, please email me ahead of your appointment and we can explore the options together during your fitting.

Yes and yes. I design and make bespoke veils and can also customise existing veils, including embroidery or additional details. Please get in touch to discuss your ideas and pricing.

No. Steaming your dress and packing it into your dress bag ready for your wedding day is included as part of my alteration service. For certain fabrics, I do recommend having a steamer available on the day, as light creasing can occur during transport.

This is very common and usually not an issue. Once alterations begin, it is best if your size remains relatively stable. Significant changes after work has started may require additional alterations and can incur extra costs. If your dress is slightly loose at the initial consultation (around one dress size), this is completely normal and can be adjusted as part of the standard bridal alteration process. Larger size reductions are often possible, but depending on the style and construction of the wedding dress, may involve more extensive reconstruction. Please get in touch with details and I can advise on what is possible.

In some cases, yes. This depends entirely on how much it needs letting out, along with the style of the dress, fabric, and construction. Please get in touch with details about your dress and your wedding date, and I can advise whether alterations are possible and what options may be available.

Yes. I am happy to alter second dresses, evening looks, or party dresses alongside your main wedding dress, subject to availability. Please mention this when enquiring so enough time can be allocated within your alteration schedule.

Typically, 2–3 fittings are included within the cost of your alterations. If additional fittings are required due to factors such as changes in measurements (including weight change or pregnancy), or if essential items such as shoes, underwear, or the dress itself are not brought to an appointment, extra fittings will be charged at £50 per fitting. If you need to reschedule an appointment, please give as much notice as possible so availability can be managed fairly for all clients. If less than 48 hours notice is given, there may be a £50 rescheduling fee.