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What Nina wishes every bride knew earlier
Fifty years of the same good questions, answered properly. No fluff, no upselling. Just the things that make the difference between a gown that fits and a gown that nearly does.
How much do wedding dress alterations cost?
A hem is not a price. Here is what actually determines your quote, what Atlanta brides typically budget, and why a cheap alteration is usually the expensive option.
ReadWedding dress bustles explained (American, French and ballroom)
The bustle is the alteration brides know least about and rely on most. Here is what each type does, which one suits your gown, and how to avoid one that fails at the reception.
ReadWhat to bring to your first bridal fitting
The first fitting sets everything that follows. Turn up with the wrong shoes and you will pay for the same hem twice. Here is the complete checklist.
ReadWhen should you schedule wedding dress alterations?
Most brides do not book too late. They assume there is more time than there is. Here is the schedule that works, and what to do if you are already behind it.
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Let’s get your gown fitting properly.
Bring the dress and the shoes. Nina will tell you exactly what it needs and what it will cost, before anything is cut.