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    Bridals by Sofia

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    If you're looking for someone to make your bridal dress dreams come true, look no further. My dress was almost ruined by another tailor, two other people told me that my skirt was "unsalvageable"... And then I found Sofia. Originally two pieces, she resurrected a disaster sewing job into one dress in the EXACT perfect way that I pictured it when I originally purchased. I truly don't believe anyone could have fixed or perfected my dress the way she did. Super grateful that I found her on Yelp and would highly recommend her for any alteration, small or big. She was so easy to communicate with and reasonably priced. Thank you Sofia!!!!

    Cindy C.

    Sofia did all the alterations for my wedding dress and it came out amazing! She is super sweet and knowledgeable. She did exactly what I asked for and also gave me advice when I wasn't sure about certain aspects. I loved my dress and would highly recommend Sofia for any alterations!

    Bustle
    Meghan U.

    She did an amazing job with my bustle and was a very sweet woman. Very professional and got everything done on time. She didn't try to oversell me and it was 1/2 the price it would have been if I had gotten it at the bridal store. She also added some straps inside the dress for me to loop my bra through so it wouldn't show. Definitely would recommend going to her for any and all alterations.

    Hannah J.

    If you're looking for your wedding dress to look absolutely perfect, Sofia is the lady to go to. She hemmed my dress even with a more difficult lining and added clasps in the back to keep my dress snug and fitting. She is extremely helpful and one of the sweetest women I've had the pleasure to meet. Thank you so much Sofia!

    Wedding dress
    Shanthel D.

    I was so happy when I found Sofia for my wedding dress alterations. I had got a quote from someone else for way more expensive and she only wanted to trim my dress. Sofia was amazing and was immediately accommodating to my concerns to where the dress fit loose. Sofia was ready to start on my dress immediately and was amazingly organized. She went above and beyond all my fittings. The outcome was spectacular!! I can't thank Sofia enough for all the hard work she put in!!

    Madisen K.

    I found Sofia after doing some research on Yelp! I purchased my wedding dresses from BHLDN online, so I needed a seamstress to do my alterations! Sofia was very responsive and has very fair prices for such a beautiful quality of work! She altered both of my wedding dresses, one of which was a more fitted/mermaid style dress and the other was a looser a-line style dress (BHLDN Elise and Rowland gowns). She altered them both perfectly through multiple fittings, I was so impressed with Sofia's attention to detail and craftsmanship, it certainly shows in her work! Sofia also altered one of my bridesmaids dresses, and it fit her like a glove! Sofia also created a custom belt that paired with both of my dresses, it is so lovely! Lastly, Sofia rented a veil to me for the wedding that pair so perfectly with my gown! I was so lost when it came to veils, I'm so glad that I had Sofia's expertise and guidance! I loved my veil so much I almost ended up buying it so I could keep it! Thank you Sofia for not one, but two wonderful fitted wedding gowns, a belt, and the lovely veil! Don't hesitate when choosing Sofia for your wedding alterations and accessories!

    Beautiful bustle!
    Araceli F.

    Sofia is amazing and one of a kind! When I was looking for someone to alter my dress from BHLDN which is very heavily beaded, I was looking for someone that was able to explain clearly what and how they were going to make the alterations. Sofia did just that and made me feel comfortable handing over my beautiful dress so that it could fit perfectly. Aside from that I was looking for someone that didn't have outrageous prices. You can be sure Sofia is the best around price wise but most importantly quality wise. I went to many appointments so that she could make sure the work she was doing was to my liking. I trusted her and was happy with it every time. She is so kind and sweet and her alterations made sense. I am so happy with the work she did to my wedding dress for my big day! I can't stress it enough, look no further and go to Sofia for your bridal alterations! - she added cups to my dress, brought in the sides to make it more fitted, hemmed the length, and added a beautiful bustle!

    Erica J.

    I was so nervous when deciding who to trust with my wedding dress. I did my research and visited 3 different alterations companies for consultations before making my choice. My dress was too tight in the hips/legs area and too loose in the bust area, and the first two companies suggested losing a little bit of weight to make the dress fit better so that they wouldn't have to let it out. However, when I mentioned this to Sofia she said absolutely not. "If we take away from your curves we take away from the dress." She assured me that she could let out my dress without any trouble. And sure enough...she did!! She was professional, knowledgeable, and her perfectionism was apparent from the start. She made my dress fit like a glove. She met with me several times to make sure the dress was perfect. I can't recommend her enough. She really cares and she's such a joy to work with.

    Sofia altered two dresses for me and both of them fit me like a glove. I went for fitting almost every week and Sofia was always patient and professional. I thought my first dress (the one in the picture) only needed hemming but Sofia pointed out that I should add cups and taking in the side a bit and I'm so glad I listened to her. The dress made my body look so much better once she made the changes. My second dress required so much more alteration and Sofia was able to fix the dress little by little to perfection. She put in so much effort and transformed the second dress to exactly what I wanted even though I I knew made ridiculous requests! Sofia was very accommodating when it comes to appointment times and definitely charges a reasonable price for her service. I definitely recommend Sofia to all brides!

    McKenzie P.

    Working with Sofia was a dream. She is very communicative when it comes to the timeline of alterations, her prices are fair, and she is a great listener and pays attention to what you want and need. She even suggested moving the straps on my gown, and it transformed the fit and look of it, making me love the dress more than I could have imagined. My dress was a very delicate silk, A-line dress and she knew exactly what needed to be done.

    Dress that Sofia altered. Veil rented from Sofia.
    Rosie R.

    Loved my experience with Sofia! She knew her stuff too! She helped with my ideas and also made great suggestions that I used She also helped alter my sister's dress just one week before the wedding! Great rates! She has items to rent if you don't plan to buy everything too! All around, Awesome!!

    Rebecca C.

    Thank you to Sofia for making my dress look so beautiful! She was very patient and kind. She definitely has an eye for her work and you will not be disappointed if you work with her. I felt like a princess on this day(: she also added sleeves to my dress which perfected the princess look I wanted!! so happy with how everything came out. So happy with this day, thank you for helping to make it possible! Book her now for the perfect dress on the perfect day

    Wedding Dress

    Working with Sofia was such a joy! She listened to all my needs, gave great suggestions, and had flexibility with scheduling visits. She is such a kind and sweet person, I always enjoyed talking with her. Her work was amazing and she never gave me any concern at all about my wedding gown. She takes her time and doesn't rush anything. It came out absolutely stunning and my bustle was perfect. I would definitely go back to Sofia again!

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    Nedra and Jenna at Posh were AMAZING. I came here for what was my second bridal try on appointment…read moreanywhere and had the best time. I ended up finding my dress and veil here and getting it preserved through them. Parking is through the other side of the street, away from where the entrance to Posh is. There was a decent variety of options here considering how small the store is. I noted some preferred designers that they happened to have and helped me focus on those areas when I was picking ones to try on. Jenna was the one who assisted for my actual try ons. I opted to go alone so it was nice that she was giving me good feedback without being pushy. She paid attention to what I liked about certain dresses and ultimately recommended a few other dresses that had them. My dress ended up being one Jenna added for me! It was perfect because I was debating between something super classic vs romantic and she knew immediately that she could find me something in the middle. I got alterations done here as well as my veil. Altogether I was able to stay within my budget, though alterations were definitely a bit pricier which I know is common. Monika their seamstress was also great at giving me recommendations on what would look good without me really overthinking it. After my wedding I came back to get my dress preserved. They send it out to a third party but I was glad it was through them so I know I could trust it. I definitely recommend Posh for your bridal needs! Be sure to schedule an appointment and text them. They're incredibly responsive and helpful!

    I walked in, fully expecting to just try on a few options on my own for my courthouse wedding in…read moreNovember, but I wasn't expecting the service I received. Erica had an appointment cancel on her so I got the full treatment! I didn't know what I wanted but she pulled a few options and right away, I fell in love! I feel so confident in my dress! It was over budget, but she let me know ahead of time. I don't regret it at all! Thank you!

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    I had such a wonderful experience at Bridal Showcase! The mother-daughter duo truly knows what…read morethey're doing--after reviewing my Pinterest board and having me fill out their incredibly detailed questionnaire, they helped me find the perfect dress at an affordable price. This was the only shop I visited, and I found my dream gown within the first 10 dresses. Their attention to detail, warm energy, and expertise made this such a special and stress-free moment. Highly recommend!

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    First I will start by saying that I'm very picky and hate to shop. Bad combo, I know. When I…read morefirst began planning my wedding, I knew I was going to be in a bind since I knew that trying on a million and one dresses was not going to be the thing for me. I knew exactly what I wanted, I just had to find it. After scouring every website imaginable, I found the dress I wanted-with a few minor changes. I tried to call the dress maker and change the things I didn't like, but they wouldn't make a dress with the changes I was requesting. After more internet searching, I found a website for a woman who makes wedding dresses. I called her, and the rest is wonderful history. I met with Rose and showed her the dress I wanted, and explained to her what I wanted changed. Without hesitation, she said she could do it. She went over every detail to make sure she was 100% sure that we were on the same page, and she even made suggestions to make it better; afterwards I was able to choose the exact material and lace that I wanted. Over the next 8 months I went in for multiple fittings, to make sure it would fit perfectly, and finally received my dress a few weeks before my wedding. My wedding dress was incredibly beautiful and fit me like a glove. Rose was able to replicate the exact dress I wanted, and make it spectacular! I can't urge anyone enough to go see Rose at Cinderella's Closet-you won't be disappointed.

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    I am so over the moon to share that I found my dress at the Bustle! It did take a couple of tries…read moreto find "the one" but ultimately I found her ;) For my first visit to the Bustle, I did one of their large party reservations. They had champagne for everyone and it was truly a blast, but slightly overwhelming with so many personality types on my side of things. I recommend this to get the experience, but just want to give a heads up on that. I also had fallen in love with a sample dress that just did not fit my body unfortunately, though Tam & Melody tried their best to see how they might be able to modify it. At the end of the day it was just too much to do to the dress. For my second visit, I tried on a dress that I was initially interested in but didn't have time to try on at my first visit. And... well, this is the one. I tried on a few others as well, and ultimately left thinking about that first one. Melody was so awesome for not pushing me to make a decision, I really hate that feeling. So I was grateful to her for being so patient with me- this is a big decision!! At my final visit, it was just to re-try on MY dress and then one that was super similar to it. And that just locked in my decision! I am sooo happy I found my dress and I am very grateful to Melody for all her help

    I don't even know what to say! please please please go to this boutique! they make you feel like…read moresuch a princess! our stylist Melody was such an angel! she was so kind and helped me in and out of all of the dresses and she was so patient! literally best person to work with! they had so many gorgeous gowns! I ended up saying yes to my dress!!!!!! I'm so happy! thank you so much!

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    I found a beautiful wedding dress and veil for a very reasonable price and Lorraine was helpful and…read morekind during the entire process. She fixed a tear in the lace that was found while trying the dress on, and it only took her a few days. I'm very glad she was able to do that and at no extra charge. I'm very happy with the experience and highly recommend her shop!

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