Bridal Alterations: Perfecting your Dream Dress

For many brides, finding the perfect wedding dress is a pivotal moment. However, the journey to achieving the ideal fit often requires the expertise of a skilled seamstress or tailor. Bridal alterations are a crucial aspect of the wedding attire process, ensuring that the gown not only looks stunning but also fits flawlessly.
At Elle Heavin Couture, we understand the significance of this metamorphic process. Elle, a seasoned artisan pays meticulous attention to detail, offering a bespoke experience that transforms a beautiful dress into the bride's singular vision. From intricate beading and lace adjustments to delicate hemming, every stitch is carefully considered to ensure that the bride feels confident and radiant on her special day.
Beyond mere fittings, bridal alterations are a harmonious blend of artistry and technical proficiency. Subtle modifications can enhance the silhouette, refine the neckline, or emphasize the gown's intricate details, resulting in a truly personalized masterpiece.

Elle works closely with brides to address their specific preferences, addressing any concerns and providing valuable guidance throughout the alteration journey. From the initial consultation to the final fitting, our goal is to ensure that every bride's journey to the altar is adorned with sartorial perfection.

Siren Gown - Behind the scenes of Elle Heavin Couture
Siren Gown - Behind the scenes of Elle Heavin Couture

Testimonials

  • Elle was an absolute dream to work with. She altered my wedding gown for my wedding on 9/24 in the Portland area. She was extremely detail oriented, meticulous, and her attention to detail made the experience seamless. I was able to trust her judgment completely because she has extremely high standards for her work - there were many parts to the dress that she pointed out and made multiple iterations on to ensure it was perfect. I couldn't have been happier with my dress (the fit of the bodice, the bustle, and how all of the layers flowed).

    - Nicole Pan, Brooklyn, NY

  • “Elle did my wedding dress alterations this summer. She was so wonderful to work with. Very up front and fair in pricing, willing to work with me on my crazy schedule, so so sweet, and did incredible work. She’s truly an artist at what she does and worked with me to make my dress fit just right. It turned out so beautiful. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.”

    - Miranda Kerr, Portland, OR

  • Elle is the sweetest! She pays so much attention to the details and really made my wedding dress vision come to life (better than I’d imagined). She also was able to incorporate a piece of my late father into the dress and she did it beautifully, so special.

    - Cayze Villaloboz, Portland, OR

  • Elle did an amazing job altering my dress and she was so nice and easy to work with! My dress was a difficult one to alter, as the detail on the outside layer was complicated, but Elle was able to do it and make it look beautiful! I particular love her modern style of bustling the dress to go along with the actual shape of the dress (if you want a traditional bustle, she will do that too!).

    - Ally Kolupa, Portland, OR

  • “I would not have trusted anyone else with my wedding dress! I had three weeks to plan my wedding and everyone kept asking me how I managed to find a dress that looked like it was made for me.... she is how!! She was prompt and professional, she cared for this dress as though it was her own! Thank you, Elle, my wedding would not have been the same without your touch!”

    -Jenny Ley, Phoenix, AZ

  • Elle was incredible to work with! Not only is her work impeccable and her talent immense, she’s also professional, reliable, and fun to be around. I highly recommend working with her. (Not to mention her attention to detail with beading + dealing with delicate fabrics is top notch.)

    - Alyssa Cieslak, Chicago, IL/ Portland, OR

  • “Elle made my wedding dress and I couldn't have been happier with the process or the finished product! It was exactly what I had envisioned except that it fit and felt better than I could have imagined. Her ability to execute and improve a bride's vision is amazing, and I feel so lucky to have worked with her. I can't imagine being any happier with my dress or designer!”

    - Courtney Young, Arlington, VA

  • “One of the best decisions that I made in the whole wedding process was to have a vintage inspired cape custom made by Elle. I live in Texas and she's based in Arizona so we did everything via phone and email. She consulted with me on many details and even sent fabric samples in the mail for me to inspect. It was a beautiful process and the cape's beauty, design, and attention to detail truly exceeded my expectations and beyond. It also came packaged beautifully with a theme related to my wedding inspiration. Collaborating with Elle was a wonderful experience that I will always hold dear in my wedding memories.”

    - Leslie Jones, Austin, TX

  • Elle was a delight from start to finish! She took in the side seams, altered the bodice an did a huge amount of work to shorten the hem along with creating a bustle. Each time I went for an appointment, she made adjustments making sure that the final fitting was absolutely perfect. I HIGHLY recommend Elle and would pick her all over again without a doubt! Thank you for making me feel like the most beautiful bride in the world!

    - Debra Allee, Portland, OR

  • “Elle was such a pleasure to work with; so kind, full of energy and most importantly, great at what she does! She is so reassuring and you can tell she really takes pride in her work and won't settle until it is absolutely perfect! I was so happy with the way my wedding dress turned out!”

    - Mikayla Sowell, Phoenix, AZ

  • “Elle is amazing!! So flexible, creative and LOVES her job! I not only came to her for dress alterations, which she knocked out of the park, but also to make a custom cape and outfit for my rehearsal dinner! They. Were. Stunning! I cannot tell you how much I loved them! They were beyond all of my expectations! I cannot wait to work with her again. They came out perfectly couture and flawless! Love her work!!”

    - Victoria Nemith, Phoenix, AZ

  • I definitely recommend Elle! She made my Wedding dress look amazing and made the back look so gorgeous! Every appointment with her was fun and she made me feel very comfortable she is very great at her job! Thank you so much!

    - Jessica Mitchell, Portland, OR

  • I absolutely loved working with Elle! My dress was far too big when it came in and she was able to do her magic and make it perfect by my wedding. I felt so beautiful on the day! Elle is the perfect person to contact if you want someone detail oriented, professional, and fun to work with.

    - Rachael Burch, Portland, OR