Alterations for a bridal gown begins with a 30 minute 1st fitting. Please schedule this about 6 weeks from the wedding date! If you would like to come sooner than 8 weeks, schedule the "1st Bridal Fitting: Consultation" appointment option. You may come as late as 5 weeks before your wedding or less if you are still planning to change weight.
This appointment type includes 2 fittings total, all ADDITIONAL FITTINGS ARE $85. Total alterations pricing averages $800. Steaming and a Preservation Kit are optional additional costs. Custom Veils may be discussed at your 1st appointment as well! If planning to change weight, please schedule even closer to the wedding date. You will need your EXACT shoes for this first fitting. Feel free to bring an additional dress(es) to this appointment (without prior notice).
What to bring with you:
- Gown & Veil
- Your EXACT Shoes
- Any particular undergarments (we sell sew-in cups) Want Boomba's? Use code "SarahKolis10" for a discount!
Studio Hours: (by appointment only):
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Weekend dates vary
More Info:
- Removing a lining
- Custom Overskirts
- Adding a layer to the skirt
- Custom Gloves
- Custom Sleeves begin at $350
- Adding a lining to the bodice begins at $350
- Re-setting a zipper begins at $300 (including taking it in)
- Sarah no longer creates custom overskirts
High Ticket Alterations & Customization Options:
Sarah does NOT do:
** Please note Sarah's calendar opens up FOUR months out
Studio Closed Dates:
Aug 30-Sept 2, 2024
Sept 24-28, 2024
Oct 5-16, 2024
Oct 22-24, 2024
Nov 7-13, 2024
Nov 27-29, 2024
More Info:
High Ticket Alterations &
Customization Options:
Sarah does NOT do:
- Removing a lining
- Custom Overskirts
- Adding a layer to the skirt
- Custom gloves
- Custom sleeves begin at $300
- Adding a lining to the bodice begins at $300
- Re-setting a zipper begins at $300
- Sarah no longer creates custom overskirts
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations prior to 5 days before your fitting are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Alterations for a non-bridal dress(es) are 15 minute time slots so please be on time for your appointment!
You will need your dress and EXACT shoes for this first fitting! $125 minimum (paid at 2nd fitting) with most dresses averaging $150, and heavily beaded modest gowns tend to start at $250. Please schedule this fitting about 3 weeks (or more) from the event. You may bring multiple dresses/people to this one appointment. Or, tag along with the bride to her fitting appointment!
Studio Closed Dates:
Studio Hours: (by appointment only):
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Weekend dates vary
** Please note Sarah's calendar opens up FOUR months out
What to bring with you:
- Gown
- Your EXACT Shoes
- Any particular undergarments (we sell sew-in cups) Want Boomba's? Use code "SarahKolis10" for a discount!
Sarah does NOT do the following on non-bridal gowns:
- Custom Sleeves
- Adding a lining to the bodice
- Any zipper adjustments whatsoever (including taking in at a side zipper)
- Removing a lining to a bodice
- Adding a layer of material to the skirt or bodice
- Modesty build-ups
- Bodice re-constructions (like when the cup size is too big)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations prior to 5 days before your fitting are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
June 20-23, 2024
July 3-6, 2024
Aug 1-4, 2024
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