The Process

So, how does this work? You don't exactly do this every day.

Before your fitting

You can email with any questions you may have about your dress; potential cost, ability to make custom changes, which undergarments you should be buying...

Your first fitting happens 6-8 weeks before your wedding. You need to book this appointment as far in advance as you can, as spots fill up quickly.

FOOTWEAR. In preparation for your first fitting you will need to decide on which shoes you will be wearing.

**If you are going to wear heels for the ceremony and flats or sneakers for the reception, you need to decide which height you would like the dress to be altered for. (If you alter it to the heels, it will be a touch long when wearing your flats, and if altered for the flats, it will be a little shorter when you are wearing your heels).

UNDERGARMENTS. You will need to decide on which undergarments you will be wearing with your dress. There are so many options and everyone is completely unique in what they are comfortable wearing. Some brides want to go braless and just a seamless thong, where others want to wear more shaping pieces like Spanx. The style of your dress also has a major impact on what can be worn underneath. Feel free to email photos of you in your dress to get a recommendation. Sometimes you may need to try a couple different ones to get the result you're looking for.

**If you have a dress with a low back, or one that is very thin and without boning, you will need to get bust support from somewhere other than the dress. There are many options depending on level of support needed, size of bust, and structure of your dress.

During your fitting

You arrive at my cozy studio in Lawrencetown.

I pin your dress, which is quick and painless, I promise. I am usually done within half an hour, but I allow for an hour just in case

We arrange your second fitting, which is usually 2-3 weeks later. Most brides only need 2 - 3 fittings.

I require a 50% deposit at your first fitting before I begin work on your dress, and then the balance is due at your final fitting, once the alterations are complete, and you are happy with your dress. I accept email transfer, cash, and credit to make it easy.

***When coming to my studio in Lawrencetown, I hiiiighly recommend checking out the Lawrencetown Beach Cafe, they have the most delicious coffee and treats, with an unbeatable ocean view. The other shops in the same building, the Macdonald house are also A+ and a must visit for locally made art and thrifted treasures (is there anything better?) And of course Conrads beach and Lawrencetown beach are right there. You are only minutes away!