At Wedding Dress Alterations London, we specialise in meticulous wedding dress repairs for brides across London and Greater London. Whether your gown has suffered accidental damage, wear and tear, or simply needs pre-wedding preparation, our expert seamstresses are here to restore it to perfect condition.
From delicate lace tears to zip replacements and beadwork reattachment, we carry out every repair with care, precision, and attention to detail.
Common Wedding Dress Repairs We Offer
No matter how minor or complex the damage, we’ll handle your gown as if it were our own. Our London wedding dress repair services include:
- Fixing torn seams, rips or holes in fabric
- Replacing broken or missing zips, hooks, or buttons
- Repairing lace, tulle, chiffon and delicate overlays
- Reinforcing straps, bodices or hems
- Restitching loose appliqués, sequins or beads
- Cleaning and refreshing gowns before or after your big day
We also offer emergency wedding dress repair appointments in London for last-minute issues or travel mishaps.
Restore Vintage & Heirloom Gowns
Have a vintage, second-hand or family heirloom dress? Our experienced team can carefully restore and repair older gowns with skill and sensitivity—bringing them back to life while maintaining their charm and character.
We can combine repair work with restyling or resizing if you'd like to modernise your gown while preserving its original beauty.
Trusted by Brides Across London
From our bridal studio in Central London, we serve clients throughout the city, including Westminster, Hackney, Fulham, Camden, Greenwich, and beyond. Whether your dress was purchased from a boutique, passed down through generations, or shipped from abroad, we can help.
Book a Wedding Dress Repair Appointment
Your wedding gown deserves to look flawless on your special day. Our bridal seamstresses offer expert repairs that blend seamlessly into your dress’s original design—so you can wear it with total confidence.
Get in touch now to book a free wedding dress repair fitting in London and restore your gown to its best.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wedding Dress Resizing & Restyling
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about Wedding Dress Resizing & Restyling:
Yes, wedding dress resizing is one of our most requested services at our London bridal studios. Whether your dress needs to be taken in, let out, or reshaped, our experienced seamstresses will ensure it fits you perfectly for your big day.
At our London alterations studios, we can usually take in a wedding dress by up to two sizes and let it out by one size, depending on the seam allowance. If further changes are needed, we can combine resizing with restyling for the best results.
Wedding dress restyling in London includes design modifications such as changing the neckline, adding or removing sleeves or straps, redesigning the back, or updating embellishments. It’s ideal for brides looking to modernise or personalise their gown.
Yes, our London bridal alteration specialists work on both vintage and modern wedding dresses. Popular restyling services include:
- Adding or removing sleeves or straps
- Changing the neckline or back design
- Updating lace, beading or overlays
- Transforming a ceremony gown for the reception
- Modernising a family heirloom dress
Absolutely. We specialise in resizing and restyling second-hand and online bridal dresses at our London branches. Each gown is carefully assessed to ensure the best fit and styling for your wedding.
We recommend booking your first fitting at one of our London bridal studios 6–8 weeks before your wedding. This ensures enough time for fittings and any additional tailoring needed.
We have four bridal alteration studios across London, located in Marylebone, Hampstead, Wimbledon, and Chelsea. Each location offers expert fittings and bespoke tailoring for brides across the capital.
No, we specialise exclusively in bridal tailoring and do not offer wedding dress cleaning services at our London locations.
We accept Apple Pay, most Debit cards and Credit cards.
You can use the Order Status checker. When we create your order during your first visit, our system will send you an automated text/email with your order number and fitting or collection date. Once your dress is ready, you’ll be notified automatically so you can collect it early if it's finished ahead of schedule.
Absolutely – you can change the fitting date yourself online using the change appointment link, or email us and we’ll do it for you.
We recommend trying on your dress at collection to confirm everything is perfect. If you’re short on time, you may return within 14 days and we’ll repeat any agreed work free of charge as listed on your original order form.
Yes – a courier or friend can collect your wedding dress from our London studio. They’ll need your order number, name, and telephone number. We recommend collecting it yourself so you can verify the work. If not, you may return the dress for re-alteration within 14 days.
