When to Begin:       Two words … SHOP EARLY! 

Plan ahead, contact your seamstress early to set-up your fitting, even if you do not have the garment.

 

Alteration Tips:

Schedule your appointment for alterations 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding.  Bring your dress, shoes, slip, bra, and other undergarments, to all of your fittings, otherwise, the seamstress won’t be able to provide you with an accurate fitting.

 

 Here are a few things to consider:

Jackets, sleeves or straps can be added to any strapless gown.

 

Corset backs can replace a zipper if the size of the dress needs to be increased or the bride just wants a different look.

 

Bustles are created by elegantly draping and securing the train to the back of the gown, to allow the bride to move freely and safely during the reception.

 

Colleen can create a look that’s just your style, from simple and subtle to intricate and detailed.

 

Bows and sashes can add a splash of color to the dress at the waist to coordinate with the wedding party.

 

Wedding Attire Checklist:

Ten to Twelve months before wedding:

Find and order your wedding gown

Start looking at bridesmaid gowns and dresses for the mother of the bride and groom

Five to Six months before the wedding:

Order flower girl dresses

Order Bridesmaids gowns

Order Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom gowns

Call and check on the estimated delivery date of your wedding gown.  After verifying the arrival date of your gown, call your seamstress and schedule your first fitting

Three to Four months before the wedding:

Choose bra, petticoat and shoes

Two to Three months before the wedding:

Your wedding gown should be in soon, Call the bridal shop and set-up appointment to try on your gown when it arrives

Call and verify appointment with seamstress for alterations on your wedding gown and discuss fittings for bridesmaids alterations

Choose veil and jewelry

One to Two months before the wedding:

Alter wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses

Set up an appointment to have gowns pressed, check with the shop where you purchased your gown, or with a Dry Cleaners you ALREADY Trust!

One to two weeks before the wedding:

Drop off wedding and bridesmaid gowns for pressing

Week of wedding:

Pick-up pressed wedding and bridesmaid gowns from bridal shop or dry cleaners on scheduled date

After the wedding:

Drop off wedding gown for preservation.