Wedding dress alterations

A warm welcome to the discerning bride looking for an experienced, luxury wedding dress seamstress to re-style or adjust their bridal gown to fit beautifully, in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, London & beyond.

How I can help you

As a bespoke bridal gown designer and dressmaker, I specialize in re-styling, fitting and adjusting all kinds of ready-made wedding dresses. I am recommended by many luxury bridal boutiques in the Surrey, Hampshire and London area.

Do get in touch if you need your wedding dress altering- I am delighted to have almost a hundred 5 star Google Reviews. Will yours be next? x

I can customize your bridal gown, whether it is new or pre-loved, and also create the perfect  strap, split, overlayer or sleeve to enhance your gown.

Your fitting and adjustments will be carried out by me personally at my studio in Wildacre, near Guildford in Surrey, which is  easily accessible with plenty of parking.

An experienced dressmaker

“..With over 20 years experience as a bridal gown designer and seamstress, I come from a family of dressmakers so was really taught to sew by my mother. I went on to train in Couture Bridal wear at the London College of Fashion, and now run my business and atelier from the comfort and seclusion of leafy Surrey, where some of my brides will come for their fittings…”

How to book your wedding dress fitting

For wedding dress alteration appointments, please contact me at info@carolinearthur.com as soon as possible to chat about your requirements. My lead times can vary from 2 to 6 months for wedding dress alterations.

It is important to ensure your weight is as stable as possible before your appointment, and that you have the shoes and bra (if you’re intending to wear one). Usually a bride will come to see me around 8 – 10 weeks before the wedding, so I can ensure the fit and finishing is perfect, and the dress ready to collect a month before the big day. 

“…I work by private appointment only, and am happy to alter all kinds of bridal gowns. I prioritise altering, restyling and customising pre-loved, heirloom and ex-sample wedding dresses…”

Fittings and prices

Fittings should take around 45 minutes, and are absolutely free. You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member with you. I recommend choosing just one person to come and support you, so you can feel as relaxed and calm as possible, and enjoy your fitting.

Prices for bridal gown alterations vary depending on the fabric and design of the wedding dress, as well as the work required. Usually a wedding dress alteration (for example shortening the bridal gown hem or taking in a bodice) will cost from £245. Before meeting for your fitting, I can give you an estimate by email for how much the bridal alteration is likely to be based on a photograph of the gown. Most dress alterations cost around £450 – £650, and this may vary should there be a large amount of embellishment involved, or a fabric such as chiffon, which requires careful handling.

If you are unsure what alterations are needed, or if you would like to review your dress with me to decide whether or not to book with me, I offer a no-obligation 45 minute consultation appointment for £45, for us to have a look at the dress together and assess what is needed.

Please contact me as soon as possible to chat about your requirements on 01428 681727 or email info@carolinearthur.com 

Kerrie

"...thank you so much for everything you did for me and my incredible dress. I felt so amazing in it! .."

Mel

"... thank you so much for altering my wedding dress! You gave me such confidence for the day. You were a joy to work with...."

Julia

"... I just wanted to say massive thank you for your amazing work, my dress was perfect....."

Tamsin

"...Caroline was very careful and clearly very skilled. I was so happy and I'd highly recommend her..."

Fiona

"...Caroline did the most wonderful job altering my wedding dress and veil..."

Hollie

"...Caroline was so friendly and calm. I would recommend her to anyone, She altered my wedding dress for me perfectly..."

Kerrie

“…thank you so much for everything you did for me and my incredible dress. I felt so amazing in it! ..”

Mel

“… thank you so much for altering my wedding dress! You gave me such confidence for the day. You were a joy to work with….”

Julia

“… I just wanted to say massive thank you for your amazing work, my dress was perfect…..”

Tamsin

“…Caroline was very careful and clearly very skilled. I was so happy and I’d highly recommend her…”

Fiona

“…Caroline did the most wonderful job altering my wedding dress and veil…”

Hollie

“…Caroline was so friendly and calm. I would recommend her to anyone, She altered my wedding dress for me perfectly…”

Contact Caroline

I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line with your thoughts and questions – I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!

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