Appointments: We work by appointment, within which you will be looked after by one of our experienced fitting consultants. They will advise you on alterations needed to fit your bridal wear well. A price estimate will be established at the end of the fitting for you to decide whether or not you are comfortable going forward with the alteration. We can offer a variety of solutions to alter your garment; some might save costs. Please ask.
*Please bring your shoes to your appointment or some with a similar heel height as well as your undergarments to ensure we can fit your bridal garments perfectly.
Fittings are available in our spacious studio or for your convenience
Charges: Due to many styles and finishes, it is difficult to provide an estimate for you on the phone. We need to see your bridal wear, the inside construction and also you wearing it. Charges for similar alterations may vary, in particular for complex, constructed dresses and heavily detailed designer wear. Our bridal charges are based on time at a rate of £90 per hour. For bridal alterations closer to your wedding date than 6 weeks, express charges will apply.
Suzanne Neville Alterations
Suzanne Neville bridal & evening wear
One of Suzanne Neville’s taglines is “creating the best and most fluttering bridal silhouette for all dress sizes.” Suzanne established her bridal brand 30 years ago in London at the age of 19. The bridal and evening wear collections are available in Suzanne Neville’s flagship stores in London and Manchester and at over 60 stockists worldwide.
The British-made, handcrafted dresses are luxurious, conveying the highest craftsmanship in corsetry and dressmaking. Suzanne uses fabrics from Italy, France and Switzerland to bring her designs to life.
Suzanne Neville Alterations
We alter bridal dresses from Suzanne’s made-to-order collection, where a bride orders her bridal gown made closest to her dress size. Our team of experienced fitters and dressmakers is highly skilled in altering corsets and fabrics. We will ensure the dress fits you well and creates the best silhouette. It is often not much, but minor adjustments will make an astonishing difference.
Suzanne Neville Alteration costs
The charges for alterations depend on the required alterations. In most cases, alterations involve taking in sides, shortening straps, and shortening the hem of multiple dress layers. Some dress layers include a crinoline layer to add volume and structure. The finish needs to be done by hand, which takes significantly longer.
Our recommendation
When you start looking for your wedding gown, we recommend doing some research to explore which dress type works well with your body shape. Do you get married on the beach or in an Italian villa? Your wedding choice might also influence the kind of wedding dress you choose.
We are passionate about your bridal vision and buying your perfect bridal look, but please remember to set a solid budget for bridal alterations. Depending on the type of dress and how it fits you, alteration costs can easily make up between 30% and 70% of the price of a wedding dress. To find out more about sample dress alterations, please read our Blog.
Photos reference: Suzanne Neville
Why Choose Bride & Alter?
At Bride & Alter, we specialise in expert bridal alterations, ensuring your gown fits flawlessly for your big day. With years of experience, personalised service, and a commitment to perfection, we help bring your dream dress to life.
Discounts: We offer a 25% discount on the alterations for all members of the bridal party including bridesmaids, mother-of-the-brides and grooms, the groom and the father-of-the-bride or groom.