Dosanddonts

                         Brides:

1. DO bring all the appropriate undergarments and shoes. As funny as this may sound if you don’t have the correct bra or if you are going to wear full petticoat and
you don’t bring these items to your fitting the dress will not fit the same way if you change undergarments after the alterations. If you are going to need your dress
shortened then you must have the shoes you are wearing or at least shoes with the same heel height. If you change your mind about the heel height after the dress is
shortened then it will not be the correct length. If you are not sure about the correct type of bra we can do an initial fitting to help determine what type of
undergarment to purchase.

2.DON’T bring a whole entourage of people.   Bring a trusted friend, maid of honor a close aunt or your mother. Or, come alone.   This may sound very harsh but in
my experience bringing more than 1 or 2 people adds nothing but stress to the whole fitting procedure. Everyone has an opinion and even though they may have your
best interests at heart their opinion may not be yours.

3. DO allow plenty of time for the fitting and plenty of time for the alterations. Wedding dresses don’t fit the same as ready to wear. They typically are more fitted and
have a great deal more structure to the whole dress. Fittings should be ½ to 1 hour long depending on the style and alterations needed. You will need at least two
fittings. The initial fitting to pin the dress and the second fitting to see if the alterations are correct. There may also need to be subsequent fittings. Not all alterations
can be done at once. Sometimes, one part of an alteration needs to be done before another part can be done. Also allow 4-8 weeks before the final fitting for your
alterations, especially during the high bridal season from April through September

4. DON’T Fidget, squirm, wiggle or move around when you are being fitted. You don’t have to quit breathing but it is best if you try not to move too much and don’t
tug and pull at your dress while being pinned. If you are not happy with the way the dress has been pinned it can be re-pinned, please speak up if you would like
anything changed. The time to do so is when you are being pinned not after the dress has been sewn..

5. DO let the alterationist know if you want something changed after the first pinning. You won’t hurt anyone’s feelings and if something honestly can’t be done the
alterationist will let you know. She will also let you know if it is against her better judgment to do the alteration. It could alter the fit or the style so drastically that it
might not be a good idea.


                 Bridesmaids:

1. DO remember that you are NOT the bride. She has picked the dress that you are going to wear. It doesn’t matter if you like or don’t like the style and color. We will
do our best to make your dress look as good on you as it can.

2. DON’T forget your shoes and underwear. The same thing applies to you as the bride, and the way the dress will ultimately fit.

3. DO allow plenty of time before the wedding for alterations. Bridesmaids dress fittings don’t usually take as long as wedding gowns, but doing the alterations can
because of the time involved in taking things apart.

4. DON’T Take the fitting process too casually. Most bridesmaids’ dresses are easy to alter. But, the dresses are often ordered in a size that may not be your normal
size. Sizing is different for bridal. Bridesmaid’s dresses are usually ordered for the fullest part of your body. Huge is not 1/2” on each size. That is a minor alteration.
And unless you are at least 5’8” a full length dress will probably have to be shortened.

                           And finally, for everyone:

          Do come in with a good attitude and try to have fun.
After all it’s a wedding, which should be the happiest day of your life, or, your friend’s life.

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