There are so many things to think about when it comes to planning a wedding! From choosing the best venue for you and your guests, to picking out the best flowers, and even what music everyone will be dancing too as the night goes on. However, one of the most important aspects to consider on your wedding day is what you’ll be wearing. It’s important to ensure that your wedding dress or suit fit, feels, and looks great on your big day. That’s where we come in! Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of alterations on your big day, and even offer some tips on how you can ensure your best look!
Wedding Dress Alterations
Your wedding dress is most likely the most important garment you’ll ever wear. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that it fits you perfectly. While many brides choose to go down the route of custom-made dresses, which are tailored to their exact measurements, others opt to get a dress off the rack and get the alterations down the road; both are popular options. If you have a dress you love, but still need some alterations and what to get the best price, Stitch It is the place to go!
Unsure as to what alterations you need? Not a problem, you can visit us today, and we can help you with no appointment necessary. Below are some of the most common alterations for wedding dresses:
- Hemming: It’s important to bring the shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day so that we can get the most accurate length of the hem. Depending on the length of your dress and the height of the heels, it may need to have the hemline shortened or lengthened.
- Taking in or letting out: Perhaps your dress is too tight in some areas or too loose in others, it may need to be taken in or let out. This is common in the bust and waist areas.
- Adjusting straps: If your dress has straps, they may need to shortened or lengthened to ensure a comfortable fit.
- Adding or removing sleeves: If you’d like to add sleeves to strapless dress, or remove sleeves from a long-sleeved dress, we can make it possible. We want you to have the dress of your dreams!
Suit Alterations
While wedding dresses are the show-stealers, it’s important not to overlook the groom’s attire. A well-fitted suit can make all the difference in your wedding day look. It’s the groom’s day, too, after all! Let’s go over some common suit alterations for weddings to ensure that you can look as great as you feel!
- Shortening sleeves: Jacket sleeves should fall at the wrist, so if they’re too long, it will create an unflattering look and will need to be shortened.
- Taking in or letting out: Similar to wedding dresses, suit jackets and pants may need to be taken in or let out in certain areas to ensure a comfortable fit.
- Hemming pants: Suit pants being the correct length is crucial to achieving a polished look, so oftentimes hemming is necessary.
- Adjusting the waistband: If the suit pants are too tight or too loose around the waist, the waistband may need to be adjusted.
Tips For The Best Fit
Now that you know some of the most common wedding dress and suit alterations, it’s time to ensure the best possible fit! Here are some tips:
- Bring in your garments early: While we’re always striving to complete alterations quickly, some alterations can take some time. It’s important to bring in your garments early in the process so that they can be ready for your big day.
- Wear the right undergarments: The right undergarments can make all the difference in achieving the best fit, so make sure to wear them to your fittings.
- Bring the shoes you’ll be wearing on the big day: If you’re having the hemline adjusted, bring the shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day to ensure the correct length.
- Let us know exactly what you want: You’re the one that’s going to be wearing your garments on one of the most important days of your life, so it’s important to make sure that we know exactly what you’re looking for. Communication is key, and we’ll be able to work with you to achieve the best look possible!
Wedding dress and suit alterations are crucial to achieving the best fit on your big day. From hemming, to taking in or letting out, there are many alterations that we can make to ensure the most comfortable and polished look. By bringing in your garments early, wearing the right undergarments, bringing the correct shoes, and communicating with us, you can rest assured that your wedding attire will fit like a glove!
