Your wedding dress should feel like it was made for you. Bridal alterations are personal, detailed work, and Golden Button approaches them calmly and carefully from the workshop in Christchurch, welcoming brides from across Dorset.
Whether your dress is new, pre-loved or a family piece, the first step is a relaxed conversation about the fit you would like and what the dress will allow.
What we can help with
- Hems, including lace and layered skirts
- Bodice and side-seam fitting
- Straps and sleeves
- Bustles so the train can be lifted for dancing
- Lace appliqué adjustment and repair
- Bridesmaid dresses, including matching several dresses for a party
- Mother-of-the-bride and occasion outfits
Preparing for your fittings
Bring your wedding shoes and the underwear you will wear on the day, as both change the way a dress hangs. If you are planning to wear a petticoat or hoop, bring that too.
Lace and fine fabrics
Lace often has a finished, scalloped edge. Rather than simply cutting it, hems and seams can sometimes be adjusted by lifting and re-placing the lace motifs by hand. Whether this is possible depends on the individual dress.
Bridesmaids
When several bridesmaids wear the same dress, it helps to arrange fittings close together so lengths can be balanced for photographs.
The photograph on this page is illustrative. Golden Button will add photographs of real bridal work in due course.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book my first wedding dress fitting?
Ring once you have your dress and a date in mind. Bridal work usually needs more than one fitting, so leaving plenty of time is sensible.
Can you alter a pre-owned or vintage wedding dress?
Often, yes, though older fabrics need gentle handling. Bring it in so its condition can be assessed honestly.