-Alterations are done in 3 appointments
-We recommend that you schedule your appointments 4 months prior to your wedding, and they will start 2 months prior to your wedding day.
-Appointments are One hour long.
-We see brides Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
-Bring the Shoes and undergarments you will be wearing with your gown.
-The average cost of basic alterations is around $800.
-To avoid increased cost, keep your weight consistent during your alterations.
I initially visited Suite Bridal to try on some gowns and met the owner and seamstress, Melissa. As I tried on dresses, she provided specific feedback about what alterations could be made to elevate the look of each gown for my body type. Even though I ultimately purchased my gown elsewhere, I decided to return to have my alterations done at Custom Bridal Modifications because of the positive impression Melissa left. I drove from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta because I knew I would have a great experience and trusted she would do an incredible job.And she absolutely did an amazing job with my wedding gown alterations! From start to finish, Melissa was professional, attentive, and meticulous in every detail. She helped me envision my dress at its best and brought that vision to life. My dress was beautiful when I bought it, but after Melissa worked her magic, it fit me perfectly and looked even more stunning! Every adjustment—from letting out the chest, modifying the straps, adding a bustle, to adjusting the hem—was done flawlessly.The quality of the alterations was exceptional, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. I felt so comfortable and confident on my wedding day in my gown! I highly recommend Custom Bridal Modifications to any bride looking for a skilled and caring professional who truly knows how to make you look and feel beautiful in your wedding dress. Thank you so much for an incredible experience – I highly recommend them!
I had a wonderful experience here and I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for high quality wedding dresses at reasonable prices.
Melissa was amazing!! She listened to everything that I wanted for my dress & executed everything so beautifully, timely and with amazing detail! The appointments were such an ease and I knew everytime I left that she would make my vision come to life! Highly recommend them! All the staff were amazing and very helpful and so sweet!
Melissa was incredible to work with and so talented. Not only did she do fabulous alterations but she added a custom addition to my dress that was truly beyond what I had hoped. Her staff was lovely and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Melissa was amazing! She personally spent the time to help me get my dress exactly the way I wanted it. I definitely recommend her!!Thank you Melissa!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Melissa, Ricardo, and Yolanda are absolutely incredible. I am absolutely obsessed with my dress thanks to the stylist staff and the alterations staff. The staff at Suite Bridal and the alterations team had me feeling incredible and were so attentive to any and all concerns I had regarding my dress. They often say “we’ve got you”, and THEY DO! I cannot express how much I enjoyed spending time with them and how genuine and caring everyone was. Thank you Suite Bridal and Custom Bridal Modifications💕💕My dress was behond perfect, thanks to them 💕
Had a so-so experience here. Melissa was very kind and welcoming each time I went in. She made a beautiful bustle and took in the sides of my dress which looked great. The disappointment comes from the fact that the dress was still too big on the bust when I picked it up and despite having my dress for at least 6 weeks, she stated she did not have time to work on it further. I had to take it somewhere else and pay a rush fee to get it taken in further.Also, I was given the dress to take home with the bustle up. When we took it down prior to taking it to get pressed, we found a HUGE stain across the back which was hidden when the bustle was up. Now my dress is at the dry cleaners two days before my wedding. This is a brand new dress so there is no reason for it to have a stain.
Amazing and seamless experience! Three appointments and I am all set for the big day!
They told me that Melissa is known as “The Dress Whisperer,” and they were SPOT ON. She proposed ideas and solutions to make my bridal vision come alive that I would never have considered. She’s creative, kind, efficient, and talented beyond belief! Not only did she make my wedding dress fit like a dream, she took on the difficult task of evolving my oddball reception dress into perfection! I’m beyond grateful to Melissa and her team for making a dream come true!
Melissa and the entire team did an amazing job altering my wedding gown! I lost ~20 lbs from the time I purchased my dress to alterations so the alterations I needed weren’t minor. Melissa was so kind and attentive during my fitting appointments. She and the team exceeded my expectations and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you so much!First photo is the day I purchased my dress prior to alterations and the others are from my wedding after alterations ☺️
TLDR; I would not recommend Melissa because of how poorly she treated us as customers. It was such a bad experience all around and for your wedding dress, you want to make sure you are in the best hands, which this absolutely did not feel like.What was supposed to be a wonderful journey seeing my dress come to life and fit my body was unfortunately ruined by Melissa’s unprofessionalism. In multiple occasions, Melissa made snarky remarks to me and my sister, and I’ve noted 2 instances of that below. There’s a right and wrong way to approach handling feedback from a customer and time and time again, Melissa made us feel belittled and ignorant when we dare question her work.Below are 2 of multiple incidences that reflect my rating:1. Melissa and I initially agreed upon a ballroom bustle for my A-line dress that was tulle style. When we discussed the ballroom bustle, she told me it would only be a *few* ribbons to tie, and showed me the train being all folded under the bottom of dress to visualize it before me agreeing to the style. When I came for my first bustle fitting with my sister, I was surprised to see that she did a DIFFERENT BUSTLE - a french bustle where it was not “all folded under the dress”, that required 15 ribbons to be tied, and that she said I would need to take off the dress in order for it to be properly bustled on the day of the wedding; all of this completely contradicted our prior bustle appointment for an uncomplicated ballroom bustle. I’m not a confrontational person so it was hard for me to muster up the courage to tell her that she got the bustle wrong. When I did, she became hostile and said she would never make a mistake like this and get the bustle noted wrong… and yet she did. We agreed to a ballroom bustle and she will never admit to her error on this. I didn’t like the look of the French bustle and its complexity to deal with on my wedding day. So, we ended up going with an American bustle at the end of the second bustle appointment; that was primarily bc I didn’t know if I would get charged for the French bustle. Since Melissa vehemently stood her ground on saying she did the “correct” bustle, I needed to potentially cut costs down.2. When my sister and I came for the second bustle fitting, I thought it would be straightforward - an American bustle is supposed to be the easy bustle. And yet, we had a hard time getting the loops thru the buttons. There were 8 buttons and loops for each of the buttons were very, very small. As my sister and I struggled to get just one loop on the button, Melissa would boastfully show us how easy it was for her to do it. My sister confronted her for her condescending tone and she got more agitated and snarky, honestly giving me second hand embarrassment for how child-like it came across. When we asked her if the loops could be slightly bigger, she immediately cut us off, pushed back, and said that she would need to redo the whole bustle again because it would require her to raise the buttons higher on the dress. I was confused as to how making the loops bigger by a few millimeters would need such a drastic redo of the bustle. She explained that the back of the dress would not be level to the floor and that it would now drag by 1/4 of an inch. Once I realized how trivial that was, I said that was fine to keep the buttons where they were and increase the loop size. Melissa, your approach to handling requests comes across as you clearly being personally offended when receiving any criticism of your work. Instead of logically approaching a resolution, your initial reaction is to get defensive and overly complicate things where it is simply not warranted.In total, I paid $592 for my alterations here. That includes fitting around chest, hem and American bustle. I ultimately did not get charged for a bustle change, but I had to fight for that $90 charge to be removed. I could have gotten a better price and, equally important, a better experience elsewhere.
I had a terrific experience at Suite Bridal from start to finish. A friend had come for alteration only and had glowing reviews, so I figured I would use them for my alterations as well since I’d purchased the dress from them anyway.One of the best things I did for myself for the wedding. They are SO skilled and kind.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa and her team. They are so detail-oriented, friendly, and patient. I absolutely loved working with them! Custom Bridal Modifications came highly recommended to me and I will recommend them to everyone I know for wedding dress alterations!
The team at Custom Bridal Modifications made me feel at home during my alterations. After purchasing my dress from their attached shop, I met with them three times while they perfected my dress. All the while, the team was quick, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented, while getting me in and out of my appointments within 30 minutes. They were also happy to help me choose a veil during an alterations session when my previously chosen veil didn't match my vision. As I did not bring any guests to my appointments, they guided me through it all. I cannot recommend them enough.
Can’t recommend this place enough! The staff transformed my wedding dress into everything that I could dream of and MORE! Great hospitality, very knowledgeable, timely, communicative, and made this process so easy and stress free. The owner is so sweet! I highly recommend this establishment for any bride!
OMG from the minute I walked in to suite bridal I was treated like a queen. Ricardo was so accommodating and sweet, then his partner, Melissa was fantastic at making my dress fit perfectly and was just such a beautiful experience. These people know what they are doing! Couldn’t recommend them more.
I had a great experience. The alterations that were done just totally enhanced the look of your dress
Melissa and her team have been amazing every step of the way. I would recommend Suite Bridal to everyone!
I had an amazing experience from start to finish! The ladies were so sweet and the alterations to my wedding dress were perfect!
Turned a dress into a beautiful top! This will be my go to place for any alterations. Five star plus!
Melissa and her team at Custom Bridal Modifications are THE BEST. I called them in a panic because I live out of town and I had a small window to find an alteration location to make it work in time. Melissa made me feel so safe and calm when I got in and I knew I was in the right hands. I told her their tagline should be safe & snatched! After such a few fittings, I was expecting a huge price tag for the service but nope, sooooo affordable. Truly could not and have not recommended a place more. I love them!!!
I was really blown away by my experience with Linette! First of all, I had a last minute formal event and wanted to spruce up a dress I already owned for it. I showed up unannounced, not realizing that it was by appointment only. I felt very silly when I realized this but Linette brought me in anyways. She took time to speak with me and even though I had no idea what I was looking for in my dress alteration I left feeling so excited about how my dress would look. I could not have been happier! I really appreciate her taking the time to help me because I don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Highly recommend!
This is the BEST place to get your wedding dress alterations! It was easy and everyone was so nice. My dress fits perfect. I didn't tell my seamstress anything - they just worked their magic!
The team at Suite Bridal are great. There is no pressure to buy or even make a decision at that moment. And they’re patient and makes good suggestions. The sales and alteration teams are the best.I bought my sister’s wedding dress from them a few years back. And when it was time for me to get married myself, I went to them, and was very happy that we had very similar experiences.
Just picked up my dress from Custom Bridal Modifications & i could not be happier! Linette really put her heart & soul into my dress & i am over the moon!! i truly cannot rave about her enough, she was sweet, funny, & an amazing seamstress! Can’t wait to slip into my dress again! thank you so much Linette!!
We loved working with Suite Bridal! They were very helpful during every step of the process-from choosing a gown, to having it altered, it all a smooth and pleasant experience each time we went in. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience with Suite Bridal! They were my last bridal shoppe stop and I honestly wish I would’ve went there first! I would recommend it for all brides, their variety is amazing and their staff are excellent at learning your style and targeting their dress suggestions! I would give them 5+ stars!
Custom bridal and suite bridal was an amazing experience from start to finish. The professionalism and love they put into every step of the way was astounding. The dress and alterations were perfect and the customer service was unmatched!
Lynette made me feel so comfortable, she was amazing! I had my wedding dress and two other dresses altered and they turned out perfect. I am so excited for my big day. I would recommend suite bridal to anyone looking to get their wedding dress altered!
Loved everything about this place! The nicest and most helpful staff. They were experienced and knowledgeable. They made my dress buying processes so wonderful!
My experiences with both Suite Bridal and Custom Bridal Modifications were great! Can't recommend them enough. Beautiful dresses, kind people, and easy access to scheduling appointments. Would recommend them to any and all brides!
A quick and easy experience! I came to Custom Bridal Modifications for alterations on my sample wedding gown. The alterations were quick and perfectly done. The staff is pleasant, easy to speak with, and helpful in every way. I was able to get my gown altered, a custom veil, and wedding day accessories all for a reasonable price. Highly recommend stopping in!
Amazing experience with this business. Yolanda helped me go through so many dresses to find the perfect one. She has a wonderfully calm personality but also really passionate about helping you find exactly what you are looking for. The alterations team is also phenomenal! Reasonably priced, great at scheduling out timing of everything!
I originally came here for a quote, but was greeted by Melissa and was immediately drawn to her. Melissa and her team completely transformed my wedding dress. I call Melissa the "dress whisperer." She customized my dress to my body, and made changes that enhanced my figure. My dress is very detailed with beading and lace, but Melissa and team were still able to deliver! I fell in love with my dress even more. In 4 visits, Melissa was able to work her magic! If you're trying to decide on a place....look no further! I'll return to post pictures after our wedding day.
I recently got married and when I tell you that I said I’d be running to give all the stars to Melissa and the staff at custom bridal… I literally am.I honestly thought that shopping for a wedding dress would be a nightmare and the thought of having to get fitted was even worse, being so self conscious about my body and looks, but Melissa was absolutely amazing. Melissa was very focused, and detail oriented and patient. She was super pleasant to talk to and being that I’ve struggled with body image practically my entire life I couldn’t believe the work she did on my dress within a tight timeline and literally made me feel like a princess on my wedding day. I honestly can’t count the compliments that I received on my dress and the fitting. Thank you Melissa and all the staff at Custom Bridal for helping me feel like a princess on my wedding day!
I truly cannot say enough about how perfect and seamless my experience was with Custom Bridal Modifications! Their team made my dress look PERFECT and the process was so quick! I'm so excited to walk down the aisle in a few weeks and am so grateful for all of their work!
I got my wedding dress altered at Custom Bridal Modifications and they were beyond amazing! Wynette and Melissa were incredibly kind and patient with my many requests and it ended up perfect! The hem, the bustle, all of it! I even had a little after party dress I brought to my last appointment and Wynette added straps to it right then and there. Thank you Custom Bridal Modifications - y’all are the best!
I just picked up my wedding dress from Custom Bridal Modifications and 5 stars isn't enough for great the experience was. Lynette was a dream to work with and handled my dress and alterations with such care. I'm going to miss our fittings because she always brought a smile to my day. I can't wait to walk down the aisle next weekend. It's overwhelming choosing who to use for alterations so I hope this helps you book Custom Bridal Modifications with confidence. They're GREAT and I knew they wouldn't stop until my dress was perfect! THANKS TEAM!
I was pretty nervous to start my wedding dress shopping because I was very fixated on a particular style, even though I tried not to be so I could have more options within budget. After visiting other stores that didn’t have anything not even close to what I had in mind, I started to get a bit frustrated. Until I got to Suite Bridal! Darla understood exactly what I was looking for, to the point that the first dress that she suggested was The One. I got to try other gowns from their wide (and affordable!) assortment, but mainly just to confirm my decision, because she really nailed it suggesting that Stella York. I also had the opportunity to work with Melissa on the alterations. She did an amazing job adjusting the dress to fit perfectly and was very patient to answer all my questions and calm my concerns. I got the chance to feel like a princess on my wedding day thanks to this wonderful team. 100% recommended!
I cannot express what great experience I had with not only purchasing my dress with Suite Bridal but also with the alterations process with their in house team at Custom Bridal Modifications. I was under a time crunch with my wedding but they made everything happen in advance of the wedding. Everyone was so kind and caring. And I am beyond satisfied with the alterations on my dress. I would recommend them 1000%.
I will never use anyone else for my custom alterations or tailoring ever again and my first recommendation for purchasing a wedding gown will always be Suite Bridal. Melissa not only transformed my gown with beautiful custom details, she was also just a joy to work with. I felt like we were friends after the first meeting. She also added custom details to my rehearsal dress that made it exactly what I wanted. Melissa has an intuition about what a bride wants to project on her wedding day and makes that a reality. I'm truly grateful for her genius. See you soon Melissa!
Melissa is a modification magician! From the start, our appointments were so efficient because Melissa knows her stuff better than anyone. At the same time, she was always checking in with me to make sure I understood and agreed with every step of the process. I especially want to thank Melissa for her empathy, effort, and expertise at our final appointment. A significant amount of work had already gone in to completely rebuild the bust of my dress (such impressive work!!). When I put the dress on, the shape of the bust appeared wrong to both of us. Melissa asked if we had some time to wait, and then only a few minutes later, she was back out with a beautiful fix. Even still, something seemed off with the way to top of the dress fit me. Melissa insisted she wanted to make it perfect for me, so she made some more shockingly fast and skilled updates that made my dress fit perfectly!
Went here because I got my dress from Suite Bridal. They were super professional and friendly. I got my wedding dress hemmed, changed the back to a corset, and got a bussel (the trail gets buttoned to the back so I don't drag it while at the reception)And with all that the price did not break my bank!
Melissa and her team are wonderful. I initially came in with very basic needs for my dress, a hem and a bustle. Everyone was lovely and professional, and the turnaround time was very quick. I picked up my dress a few weeks before the wedding and was very satisfied with everything. 5 days before my wedding I tried my dress on for my mom and decided I just wasn’t comfortable, I had lost some weight (stress, surely) and was suddenly super self-conscious about how the dress was fitting me. Melissa was very understanding and reassuring, and she and her team got me in and out in ~24 hours with a dress that fit like a dream. I will absolutely be recommending Melissa and the team at Custom Bridal Modifications to every bride I know!
I had my dress taken in and added a bustle here. They were so helpful and professional, definitely would recommend. Pricing initially made me nervous as this feel very "buckhead" and they didn't have transparent per service charges advertised, but they were careful to work within my budget and good about prioritizing the "must have" alterations. The alterations themselves are flawless- Melisssa is so talented and my dress fits like a dream now. I've no doubt they'd do a great job with more complex changes to a bridal gown!
AMAZING! Melissa is incredibly efficient and highly skilled. She is so easy to work with and she KNOWS what she is doing. She put my mom and me at easy from the minute we walked in. My dress fit like and glove and most importantly it was still comfortable! Loved everything about my experience. I will recommend Custom Bridal Modifications to everyone! Thank you so much Melissa!
Loved working with Melissa! Was recommended by 2 close friends whose wedding dresses she altered. She was so easy to schedule, would get you in & out quickly, and would combine appointments (w/ friends, mom for her dress, etc) as needed. My dress needed more alterations than anticipated and she kept it stored for an extra year due to Covid, and she never charged us more. And she's just great to be around and will keep you grounded through the sometimes stressful process!!
Melissa is AMAZING! I cannot thank her enough. My body type is a bit hard to dress and I was very nervous that my wedding dress wouldn't fit correctly no matter what we did to it. She was so comforting and reassuring from day one that we would get it right, and she absolutely came through on that promise. She made sure that every last detail was perfect so that I could feel confident and comfortable on my wedding day. I was also super nervous about pricing, and I felt that Melissa's pricing was completely reasonable- she had a lot of work to do and the price ended up being basically exactly what I would have expected it to be. Either way, I probably would have found a way to pay any amount for the sake of having such quality work done, and having it done by someone who was so kind and compassionate. You can tell that Melissa enjoys what she does, really wants to help you out, make you feel great on your big day, and is passionate about her work. If you need your wedding dress fixed, I cannot recommend Custom Bridal Modifications enough. Thank you so much Melissa!!!
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