Factors To Consider When Altering Your Wedding Gown
It does not matter if you want to change the style of your current gown, nip it so that it fits well, or modifying the gown to fit your body type, wedding dress alterations is something that can be achieved. What you have to do is to start the process early enough. Most gown sellers will have contacts of a seamstress you can use, or they have hired one in house. Altering a wedding gown is not as simple as adjusting an evening wear or fixing a fallen button, you have to choose an expert who has years of experience in the altering business.
Not many brides are lucky to get a gown that fits them well and does not need alterations. That is the reason why many brides have to change how the gown looks and fits to meet their needs. Even if the changes are minor it is still vital to go to a seamstress who majors solely in wedding attires. They are in a position to make the dress fit you perfectly meaning you will look your best in your big day.
A gown can be altered in the different ways. The first type is hemming, where the length of the dress has to be adjusted to fit your height. The second alteration is the bodice where the hips, bust and waist of the gown are adjusted. The last alteration is done on the sleeves to shorten them. A secret of achieving the best results from alteration is to start early.
The first fit after the first alteration should be done two months to the wedding. That is when the bride can suggest any alterations they prefer. The cost of the services are discussed at this time. Any other special requests the bride might have should inform the seamstress during the first fitting.
A month to the wedding the alterations should be either complete or almost done. When the wedding is a week away the bride should fit the gown again to make sure it still fits well. all the accessories that will be worn with the gown should be brought to the fittings to envision the complete look.
Bring shoes to the fittings as well. Bring along to the fittings the jewelry, veil and the undergarments you will wear with the gown. Bring a friends to the fittings to help you make some major decisions.