BRIDAL DRESS FITTING

You booked your fitting appointment with us. What comes next? Please read the notes before attending the bridal dress fitting.

What to bring to your Bridal Dress Fitting 

To fit your dress well, we need you to bring well-fitting undergarments if your dress does not have bust cups or a corset. We need your bridal shoes so we can shorten your dress accordingly. If you still need to buy shoes, please bring some with the same heel height as the ones you want to wear. We cannot fit your dress without both, so we will need to reschedule your appointment.

WHO TO BRING

During the bridal season from April until September, we can only allow two people to accompany you to your bridal fitting as our space is limited. We recommend bringing a friend or family member you trust and who makes you feel at ease. Your bridal dress fitting requires focus on you and your dress, and is not a social event.

Bridal Fitting Appointment 

During your fitting appointment, you discuss your desired bridal look with our experienced team. You let us know your ideas, and we will advise on what is possible and what is not. We will then pin your dress, so you can see what it will look like. For some more extensive alterations, we will suggest a tack fitting to ensure the outcome.

We start at the top of your dress. We ensure the waistline sits in the correct place and your dress fits well in the bust area. Once we’re happy with the top, we shorten your gown. At the end of the fitting, we will summarise the necessary bridal alterations. You will receive a cost estimate that is based on an hourly rate of £90 for fitting and alteration services. Before starting the alterations, we will require a 50% deposit payment.

YOUR DECISION

If you let us know your budget, we can often offer cheaper options. If you are still unsure, want to think it over, or don’t want to proceed with the alterations, there is no obligation to go ahead. You can leave the dress with us until you decide, or take it home. The charges that will apply at that stage are the fitting charges. Your dress will be pinned and ready to start the alteration.

Please email us if you have any questions!

We look forward to seeing you!

Your Team B&A