Somewhere between mermaids and ballgowns, boleros and lapels, it hits you — sure you can alter your wedding suit or gown, but where…? Can they do that at the boutique? Do you have to find someone on your own? What do they call those people anyway?

A wedding is often people’s first interaction with a professional seamstress, tailor, or alterations specialist. (That’s what we call those people 😉) So, the questions and confusion are to be expected.

But worry not! In this post we’ll be listing your wedding attire alterations options and what differentiates them, so you have a place to start.

It should be noted that there is no right or wrong choice here. Neither of your alterations options will be inherently better than another. It comes down to preference and what circumstances might be most convenient for you.

Turns out buying your wedding attire is the most complicated clothing purchase you've had to date!

Well, as a tailor and alterations shop, we have gathered a lot of experience helping couples in Cedar Rapids be aisle-ready over our 30+ years. So today we’re going to start with the first question you might be faced with when planning your wedding attire – how much time do you need to put together your wedding wardrobe? Finding, ordering, and altering.