The needle, the wand, and the wardrobe - bridal alterations decoded.
Wedding tea, essential alterations advice, and inspiration that makes your bridal journey feel fun.
Alright, you secured a spot with a talented bridal seamstress and the moment has finally arrived. It is time to go to your first bridal alterations consultation. I have compiled a list of bridal alterations etiquette that will help you prepare for your alterations journey and will help you become your seamstress’s favorite client! 1. […]
Hi I’m Alex and I have been a professional bridal seamstress for 6 years.. Wow that’s more than half a decade, time flies when you’re having fun? Anyways, I decided to start writing a blog with the goal to educate brides from a bridal seamstress perspective. I will be using this space to provide advice […]
She is honest, thorough, and so knowledgeable about the different patterns and fabric techniques of your dress. I am so grateful I chose her as she worked her magic to reconstruct my dress to fit my body and she did it with ease! Absolutely killed it. She made me feel beautiful and I enjoyed my appointments with her! I cannot recommend her enough and could rave all day about the magic of her work!”
“Alex is seriously a miracle worker! She’s such a perfectionist in the best way making sure to deliver the best quality work she can possible.
- Paige K
You can tell right away how knowledgeable she is — she pays incredible attention to detail and clearly takes pride in her work. My dress fits beautifully, and the entire process felt so personal and easy. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for expert craftsmanship and a truly lovely experience. Thank you so much for making me feel so confident and cared for!”
“I had such a wonderful experience working with Alex for my dress alterations! From the moment I walked in, she was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind.
- Erica Galluci
I met with her multiple times to continue making additional adjustments until it seemingly magically fit! She was very flexible and easy to schedule with. I also just loved chatting with Alex and hanging out with her sweet dogs. She's part wedding therapist and part master seamstress! I can't imagine having gone on this stressful journey without her. Thank you, Alex!”
“Needle and Wand worked magic for me for my wedding day! I somehow picked a dress that really wasn't really made for my body type, but Alex reassured me every step of the way and was judicious in the alterations she recommended.
- Tiffany Dueing
