Every one of our 300 U.S. locations has on-site alterations specialists who know our dresses inside and out, from the unique construction to the carefully crafted details.

In addition to wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and social occasion dresses purchased at our stores or website, our certified team of alteration pros is ready to alter all types of apparel, no matter where they were purchased!

Along with adjusting the length and fit, we can make your David’s Bridal gown one of a kind by adding numerous customizable details. We will do our best to personalize wedding dresses purchased outside of David’s Bridal but may have some restrictions with matching the fabric and color. Should you purchase your wedding dress elsewhere, alterations specialist will work closely with you to discuss options.

Straps & Sleeves: Our alterations experts can add thin or thick straps, cap sleeves, short sleeves, or long sleeves to any strapless wedding dress.

Corset Backs: If your dress zips in back, we can transform it with a glamorous lace-up corset back (which gives you extra breathing room too) or a delicate button-up closure.

Bustles: A long, flowing train looks beautiful as you walk down the aisle. But what happens at the reception, when you want to dance? Bustle it! We'll create a custom bustle to complement your gown. Check out our Bustle Guide to see what would work best for your gown.

First fittings take about an hour for wedding dresses and half an hour for bridesmaid or formal dresses. Most other garments will take a half hour or less. You'll try on your garment, and a specialist will pin it to show you the best alterations for an ideal fit. For wedding dresses with a train, you'll see bustle options.

For brides with a gown featuring a long train, invite your maid of honor (or mom or trusted friend) to the final fitting so she can learn how to bustle your gown for the big day.

Our goal is to perfect the fit of your garment while staying within your budget. Pricing varies based on the complexity of the alterations, so we'll need to see you in the garment before we can provide a price quote. An alterations specialist will work closely with you to discuss fit enhancements and personalization options. For wedding dress shoppers, remember to budget the cost of alterations and bustling when choosing a gown. For example, you might get a great deal on a clearance style that is not the correct size, but complex alterations could cost the amount you saved.

Payment is due at the time of your first fitting. Additional charges apply to rush orders needed within 3 weeks or less. The David's Bridal Credit Cardcan be used to pay for alterations. Or, pay in installments over time using Affirm.

Please contact the closest David's Bridal location for a free alterations consultation.

Our alterations services include a professional press and steam. If you purchase your dress and alterations at David’s Bridal, pressing is included. We also offer a full pressing service on almost any garment. For garments purchased outside David’s Bridal, or any dress that is not also being altered, there will be a fee for the full pressing service.

If you're planning to have your dress altered elsewhere, we will steam your garment's outer layer before it leaves our store.