Heather is a lovely and talented dressmaker who makes you feel at ease from the very first obligation-free appointment. In just under two months with only four 30-minute fittings, she skilfully refitted my size 10 off-the-rack wedding gown (which was too loose all over) to a figure-hugging size 6. She also made quite a few other alterations to make my gown just perfect, such as adding chiffon straps and bra cups, rehemming and bustling the train in two ways, as well as detaching and concealing an empire-line satin band and seam. Her quality craftsmanship and attention to detail satisfied even my extremely fussy godmother, who is very knowledgeable and experienced in clothesmaking. And I felt so beautiful and got many compliments about the gown on my wedding day! What made this such a stress-free experience (in contrast to other places I visited) was that Heather really listens to you, makes great suggestions without overwhelming you with unnecessary information, and is upfront with an honest quote without hidden extras. Heather herself is reliable, reassuring, and such a lovely lady. The price may be a bit more than going to your local alterations store, but is very reasonable (and unexpected) for such professionalism, expertise, and quality. I highly recommend Heather to any bride-to-be!

Approximate cost: $550 + 150 veil