At ASB, our alterations are design led and completely individual to you.

Whether we’re perfecting the fit, creating a snatched waist, reshaping the silhouette or completely transforming your dress,

every alteration is approached with an expert eye for fit, proportion and construction.

WHAT DO BRIDAL ALTERATIONS ACTUALLY COST?

Every dress, every bride and every alteration is different. The prices below are a guide to the typical overall investment with Alexander Sharpe Bridal.

CLASSIC BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
Guide Price | £450–£650

For dresses requiring classic alterations such as shortening the length, adjusting straps, bust shaping and padding, taking in for the perfect fit, adding a bustle and other finishing alterations.

DETAILED ALTERATIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS
Guide Price | £650–£1,000+

For gowns requiring more extensive alterations, significant reshaping or several changes.

This may include sculpting the bodice, reshaping through the waist and hips, corset-back conversions, neckline changes, skirt alterations and other bespoke transformations.

BESPOKE SLEEVES & DETAILS
Guide Price | £150–£1,000+

From delicate straps and Bardot sleeves to individually designed full-length illusion lace sleeves, every bespoke addition is created specifically for you and your dress.

Full-length illusion sleeves are one of our most specialist alterations. They can involve creating a bespoke pattern, achieving the perfect fit and movement, carefully positioning illusion tulle and individually hand-placing and appliquéing lace so the finished sleeves look as though they were always part of the original gown.

This intricate work can take many hours to complete, particularly with heavily detailed lace and beading, and is priced according to the complexity, materials and craftsmanship involved.

Bespoke design. Specialist construction. Finished as though it was always part of your dress.

A LITTLE NOTE ABOUT OUR PRICES

These are typical overall spend guides, not packages.

Every alteration is individually priced according to the work your dress requires.

If your dress only needs the length shortening, you'll only be charged for that. If it requires extensive reshaping or bespoke design work, we'll explain the options and costs at your first alterations fitting.

SHORT-NOTICE ALTERATIONS

For the best experience, we recommend beginning your alterations at least 8 weeks before your wedding.

Appointments booked 7 weeks or less before the wedding may be subject to our rush service and availability.

Rush work requires us to prioritise the studio schedule and complete your alterations within a significantly shorter timeframe,

so an additional surcharge may apply.

YOUR FITTING EXPERIENCE

Your £90 fitting fee covers your complete fitting journey with us.

Includes your first fitting, second fitting and dress rehearsal, secure storage of your dress throughout the alteration process,

and a professional steam ready for your second fitting.

Once your alterations are complete, your dress can be taken home following your second fitting or

collected from the studio within 7 days at no additional charge.

NEED US TO KEEP YOUR DRESS A LITTLE LONGER?

We understand that sometimes you may prefer to leave your dress safely with us until closer to your wedding day.

If you'd like us to store your dress for longer than 7 days following your second fitting, extended storage may be

available depending on studio capacity and is charged separately.

You can also arrange an additional professional steam before collection if required.

Please remember that once your dress is steamed and placed back into its dress bag, some light creasing

can naturally occur during storage and transportation.

For this reason, we always recommend having a handheld steamer available for those final wedding-day touch-ups.

WOULD YOU LIKE AN ESTIMATE BEFORE BOOKING?

Send us a clear photograph of you wearing your dress, along with your wedding date and an idea of the alterations

or design changes you're considering.

You can contact us through our Contact Us form or quicker response via WhatsApp on 07854 716 348.

We'll take a look at your dress and provide an initial estimate before offering a fitting appointment.

WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR FITTINGS?

Your alteration journey includes two fitting appointments, beginning with your first fitting and followed by your second fitting and dress rehearsal, where we check your completed alterations and prepare you and your bridal party for the wedding day.

Your £90 fitting fee includes both appointments, secure dress storage and a professional steam ready for collection.