I bought my wedding gown at Elizabeth Johns in Ardmore, and Nilah was the first on their list of recommendations for alterations. I was thrilled that Nilah's office is located about a mile from my home in Havertown, PA. Jennifer worked with me to set up appointments, provide pricing for accessories, and answer any questions that I may have had. She always greeted me and my guests at the door with a smile. When my schedule got a bit crazy, Jennifer patiently provided options for dates and times for fittings. She is an asset to Nilah's business! Nilah herself was incredible - she made my gown into exactly what I pictured, and it fit PERFECTLY the day of the wedding. Nilah was able to change the bodice of the gown into a sweetheart shape, something I really wanted from the beginning, with no problem. The half French, half American bustle that she added was gorgeous! Nilah also provided choices for accessories, and I purchased a beautiful rose gold cluster belt (which she secured to the dress) and two hair pieces. She even custom made my Grace Kelly length veil with a silk ribbon edge, and it complimented the gown perfectly. Lastly, she saved scraps from my dress for my florist to use for my bouquet. The service and alterations are well worth the price. Definitely contact Nilah & Company if you need alterations! read more

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The bridal shop I got my dress from recommended Nilah for alterations and I'm glad I followed that recommendation. I didn't need anything super complicated or unusual done to the dress but Nilah seems like an expert who could handle anything. The cost also seemed reasonable based on what I understand of bridal alterations pricing, and getting the wedding dress to fit perfectly is probably one of the most important parts of the day. Nilah was friendly, efficient, and professional to work with. I also appreciated that she and her assistants are responsive via email for setting up appointments which is not the case with all vendors (it's much easier to send an email than find the time to make a call at times!). Overall highly recommend. read more

Nilah worked some serious magic on my MOB gown! She is utterly professional, so easy to work with and knows exactly what needs to be done. She also offers creative, beautiful solutions for things you might not have thought about. Her expertise exceeded my expectations. Even if you don't live in the greater Philly area, I can tell you unequivocally she's worth the drive! read more

Great work, quick turnaround, very accommodating. Would recommend for alterations. Polite and professional.

I wanted to give Nilah a big shout out. Being a wedding planner myself, picking someone to do my wedding dress alterations was important to me. Having people you can rely on, trust and just not worry about is a huge advantage when planning a large affair. She had gone above and beyond in helping me (even my mom too) and that is what a true wedding professional is all about. I am excited to pick up my dress on Wednesday from her. Also, brides, if you havent picked out your accessories, Nilah has a BEAUTIFUL and BOUNTIFUL collection. Its reasonably priced, but it is really fabulous quality. You can tell she takes time to source unique, yet practical items. Thank you Nilah for being awesome! read more

Nilah and Co did an amazing job on all my wedding attire. I had an awful alterations experience at my bridal salon where they had just messed up the dress in many areas. I was in need of someone to fix their mistakes and make me like the dress again. Nilah did just that. She got it to fit well and was able to undo some of the mistakes the original tailor made and it was such a relief when I put it on and liked it again. I thought I was doomed to not like my dress until Nilah fixed it. She also made updates to a traditional kente cloth dress I was wearing for a wedding luncheon that my groom's family had made and needed a few tweaks. They are super nice, reasonably priced and have wonderful customer service. Her work is great quality and I would tell everyone who needs alterations or a dress made to go see Nilah. read more

Nilah did an absolutely beautiful job on my dress! Even after losing more weight than anticipated she was able to fit me in for two final fittings a week before my wedding (and seemed more than happy to do so). Would highly recommend her to all brides. read more

Nilah did an absolutely incredible job on the bustle of my not-so-simple crepe gown! She also created the most beautiful cathedral-length veil with delicately scattered rhinestones... all for a fraction of the cost of nearby vendors! read more

Nilah & Company - Bridal Near Me - Havertown, Pennsylvania

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Simply amazing!! The alterations she made to my wedding gown gave it the "wow" factor. She also helped me find the perfect earrings in her store to complete the look. So pleased with how everything turned out! Highly recommend! read more

Nilah's work is superb and her prices surprisingly affordable. She's done some very good and very flattering tailoring work for my wife and restored the zipper on my favorite leather jacket, which has worked without hitch or glitch ever since. I know from speaking to other of her customers that Nilah spends as much time working with clients on "small" jobs as she does on monumental ones (like weddings), and this speaks well of her dedication as well as her ethic. Highly recommended. read more

Nilah is awesome and so fun to work with. She really has helped me to take a plain boring white wedding dress and make it my own. She is opinionated in a good way and very honest. VERY reasonable prices. read more

When I ordered my wedding gown, I had originally planned to have the alterations performed by the in-house seamstress. Fast forward to 3 months before the wedding when the dress arrives, and the in-house seamstress has quit (due to medical reasons). Lovely. I called Nilah based on the reviews I had read. Jennifer assured me that there was enough time to do the work and that they could fit me in her schedule. I didn't have a lot that needed to be done: sew in cups, hem a few inches, put in a bustle. Nilah did an amazing job with my gown and I couldn't have been happier! My dress fit like a glove and my bustle was gorgeous (double french). I was a little bit concerned about the cups, but that's because my dress was backless and I wasn't used to the feeling of them. My bridesmaids said time and again that it was probably one of the easiest bustles they've ever tied. During the consultation, Nilah suggested a veil (she makes and sells them), but it didn't feel like "me." She was not offended when I declined to wear/buy one and insisted that it was my day and I could do whatever I wanted. ;) She was honest and candid, and a true professional. read more

Nilah did an outsanding job on my wedding dress! I went to her on a reccomendation from the shop where I bought my dress. The dress was a couple sizes larger than me, and somehow, she made it fit like a glove. It was perfect!! Nilah also made my veil. I had expressed a few small details I was looking for in a veil and she took it from there. From the alterations of my dress there was some lace left over, and she used that to trim the bottom of my veil. It was beautiful! More amazing than anything I had seen out at bridal shops. And the best part is that it was custom, and matched my dress perfectly. Nilah was excellent! I highly reccomend her shop! read more

Nilah did a fantastic job on two bridesmaids dresses I brought to her last year. She was extremely honest with me on what we could do versus what we should do - and even talked me out of getting a whole custom made dress (despite it meaning more profit for her!) when a similar dress could be found for much less expensive and then modified to be exactly what I wanted. Additionally she knows what fits on a body and what style would look good - one bride chose spaghetti strap dress for a bunch of plus-size bridesmaids. Not a good choice. In tailoring my dress, Nilah was able to make another suggestion on how the straps could be modified which we carried to all the bridesmaids and we all looked FANTASTIC! She is a little pricey compared to a chain store's tailoring but you get much more personalized service. You pay for experience and the skill. read more

Bought my dress in NY from Kleinfeld's and it needed to be brought in several sizes and it was super long on me. I knew I was bringing the dress in under the wire [barely 3 months till the wedding date]. She didn't make me feel bad at all for bringing it in when I did. And she reassured me that we could get everything done in time. She was candid and boy did she know how to tie me! The dressing rooms were large and it had couches so you could bring a couple of your peeps in for support! Very nice space. P.S. don't type in "Nilah & Company" in your GPS. It takes you to their old address. Use the one here in Yelp! read more

If you want to feel as if romance in weddings still exist, if you want respect and calm, go to Nila for alterations, veils and jewelry. Talented, careful, professional and their store is perfectly suited to bridal preparations. Go! read more

Nilah and Company is quick to respond and did alterations on my wedding dress. I also purchased a lace Grace Kelly length (also known as waltz length) veil from Nilah. Nilah listened to me when I asked her not to make my dress too tight so I could dance. I also debated if I wanted a Juliet cap style veil or not and Nilah was able to meet with me a couple times so I could try on different options. Great service highly recommended for wedding dress alterations and veil purchases. The price is worth it. I paid $285 for the veil and $535 for alterations. read more

Nilah & Company - Bridal Near Me - Havertown, Pennsylvania

Nilah and Liza are a fantastic, dependable, talented team. Nilah & Company were suggested to me by a wedding dress store that carried other dressers by my designer. From the very first interaction, I knew I was in the best of hands. Liza was quick to answer my e-mail and set-up an initial appointment. In every subsequent communication, Liza was prompt to respond and always helpful. Nilah is a gem. She is a true artist and simply delightful. She knew exactly how to make my dress/veil work from the fit, to the hem, to catching a mistake of the original factory. When I tried on my dress at my final fitting, I felt so comfortable with these girls, that I bawled my eyes out alone with Nilah. It was a special moment I will never forget. You will not regret choosing to work with these two amazing individuals. They are the BEST. read more

Very rude and then did a bad job with the alterations... I could have handled the attitude if they had at least done the job well. Really disappointed in Nilah and the service. Save yourself the time, money and stress of trying to work with this person. :( read more

Nilah and Company did an amazing job altering two dresses for my wedding in November 2013. They were recommended to me by the store from which I purchased my gown (The Sample Rack in Philadelphia). My traditional gown had a skirt with floral-like petals all over and she hemmed it to keep them intact. She also altered my reception dress which was a formal gown from Macy's with an embroidered overlay on the bottom half with a slit halfway up the gown. The timing of the fittings were perfect as I needed to have them both taken in more than planned initially. She also had a nice selection of jewelry from which I chose two pair of earrings that I wore on the day of my wedding. She did not pressure me into having my sample dress dry cleaned prior to alterations and her judgement that it would look beautiful in pictures was spot on. She was very professional and to the point without being rude. Her other staff members were courteous and professional as well. She was going away prior to my wedding and called me with ample notification to pick up my dress earlier the week of my wedding. She also instructed me on how to hang it so I did not need to have it pressed again. read more

My daughter's dress was bought at Kleinfeld's in NYC. We needed alterations and did not want to make frequent trips to NYC. I found Nilah by googling for the best wedding dress alterations in the Philadelphia area. I can not say enough about the attentive service that was provided. The alterations were beautiful and Nilah did exactly what my daughter requested. If you need alterations or accessories for your wedding gown, do not hesitate to call and book an appointment!! read more

My daughter had her wedding gown altered by Nilah for her Oct 2018 wedding, and the gown looked gorgeous on her. Nilah also took a family heirloom bridal veil which was yellowed and a bit torn, and gave us a beautiful, white, lace veil that brought family connections closer together. Nilah gave my "Mother of the Bride" dress some hem, shoulder, and jacket alterations, and I was so pleased that she made my gown fit just right, and everything was ready very quickly! Thanks, Nilah! Marie H. read more

Nilah of Nilah & Company is a true Renaissance woman...she does it all...men, women, children alterations; restorations; dressmaking; suitmaking; window treatments for your home; wedding gown and bridesmaid fittings; prom gowns; special occasion attire; decorative pillows for your home; bedspreads, duvet covers; you name it...Hours are flexible even on Saturday and Sunday. Prices are reasonable compared to other seamstresses and tailors. I highly recommend this personal attention! read more

I really wanted to be able to write an amazing review because Nilah was courteous, professional and knowledgeable... but 3 days before my wedding I was left with an unwearable dress. I had high hopes after Nilah was recommended by The Sample Rack and reading reviews online. I was making some rather extensive alterations to my dress, and Nilah instilled in me every confidence that it would be possible and beautiful. Sadly, almost every aspect of the dress they altered was executed poorly. Despite three smooth appointments (aside from a scheduling mistake on their end which they corrected at the last minute), the final dress was riddled with mistakes. Huge mistakes. Glaring errors that, if it had not been for my mother in law who is a seamstress, I would have been embarrassed to wear my wedding dress. Three of the mistakes (gaping zipper, lumpy sash and long/uneven bustle) were compounded by the wrong lace being added to the top of my dress-- it was a different pattern and color although we were promised many times that it could be matched exactly. I will compliment Nilah as the ultimate professional because she granted me a refund for the mistaken work. But that kind of workmanship is inexcusable. read more

I have yet to get married therefore I have yet to get a wedding dress of my own, I HAVE however had MANY prom dresses! Being the small busted girl that I am, the perfect prom dress wasn't always as simple for me as one may think. Especially since 9 out of 10 times the chest of a dress was always too big! My first prom dress had this super elaborate top that would be perfect IF i had the right sized chest. I thought that I would lose the neckline & elegance of the top if I changed anything but Nilah was able to make it fit perfectly without making it appear that I wasn't filling it our properly and she even added a little extra oomph so I was able to confidently not wear a bra with it (this is something I have repeatedly gone to her for with just about every dress I've had - LOL!) She is professional, fast and empowering in a sense because she really makes you feel like your dress will be perfect and you do/will look beautiful (who wouldn't love that!) She and her team are highly recommended by me! read more

Nilah did an amazing job on my Hayley Paige gown! The dress literally fits me like a glove and it only took 1-2 fittings to get it perfect. The price was also very good despite being a very beaded gown with multiple layers of tulle. Very happy and cannot recommend her enough!! read more

So I picked Nilah to alter my wedding dresses by reading prior reviews online about her reasonable prices. I also agree about her reasonable prices as I called around, granted the price she quoted me was a little high because there was a rush fee included, but that was totally reasonable. At my first fitting, everything fit perfectly, I was shocked. Even though I didn't notice anything, she saw an issue with my bustle and added more loops. I was ready to pick up my dress but my mother wanted to see me in the dress, so we were back to try on again. Nilah was accommodating, and offered to sew on my wedding sash accessory to the dress. That really saved my mother and i time, and she didnt charge extra for that. She also pressed my veil and it was a pleasure working with her. Would definitely use her again in a heartbeat. read more

I used Nilah & Company for my wedding dress alterations and custom veil (bird's cage). Nilah transformed my sample dress from a size 10 to a size 0. I was so happy with the fit and comfort on my wedding day! Nilah, who is very talented, provided three fittings to get it just right. She was accommodating about making my veil with relatively short notice. The staff was welcoming, flexible, and supportive throughout the process. Pricing was a little high, but you get what you pay for. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Nilah!! I bought my dress from Elizabeth Johns and decided to get it altered there. However, an issue came up during my fittings at Elizabeth Johns - there was this pretty noticeable bulge at my waist that the seamstress at Elizabeth Johns insisted was just part of the dress. It was extremely frustrating - there was no problem solving on their end so I called Nilah, assuming she would turn me away because she was busy with the influx of brides due to COVID. Much to my surprise, she was more than happy to take a look at the dress and give me a second opinion. As soon as she saw the dress, she knew what to do and assured me it would be an easy fix. She got it done within a week and the bulge was completely gone. She has truly seen it all and her experience is unmatched. I appreciate her squeezing me into her very full schedule and really wish I went to her from the start - would have saved me lots of stress!! read more

Nilah did an impeccable job with my wedding gown. She told me my options with bustling, etc., gave me tips and thoughts on what veil would look best, and made some alterations to the original design of the gown which turned out perfectly. read more

We refer brides to Nilah and Co. for alterations from The Sample Rack. She and her crew are the best. I cannot say enough good things about their work. read more

Fabulous! I came to Nilah after a recommendation from the shop I bought my wedding dress. She could not have been more perfect. She made time on the weekends and even the evenings to see me as I dont live in Philly. I had tried another tailor in my hometown, but they weren't listening to what I wanted to do with my sample dress. Nilah listened and took the size down at least four sizes. It fit like a glove! I could not have been happier. It was the one thing about my wedding I never worried about. Plus, the prices were extremely reasonable (dress and vail were $600) and she was always attentive (never rushing me in anyway). read more

I bought my dress from the Sample Rack and it needed to be brought in a size or 2. It also needed a bustle and to be shortened. Lastly it had some minor imperfections because it had been a sample before. Nilah did an amazing job also in about 4 months. Thank you so much. My dress fit perfectly for our wedding!!! I still need to send you some pictures! read more

Nilah was fantastic!!! She was so sweet!!I went to see her to check my fitting of my wedding dress. She added a panel for the back of my dress,added the bussell, and also pressed my dress. When I tried my dress on for my final fitting, I started crying tears of happiness. She stood back and told me to take my time and enjoy it. She realizes how amazing this time is for her customers! She even called me to make sure that I don't forget to pick up my dress during the crazy time of planning. Absolutely love her!! They also took me in last minute (month before wedding) but, only because I needed no alterations and just needed the bussell. They have many customers which shows for itself! Thank you Nilah for being amazing! I also disagree that it's hard to find, it's very visible and there is a huge sign in pink you can't miss. read more

I had my wedding dress alterations done by Nilah and the dress was great! I had a corset tie up dress and she added extra support to ensure I would not fall out of the dress. The bustle was easy to put up and beautiful The alterations were also very affordable. She also took a hair piece and made a belt out of it for the dress. The staff is quick to respond via email and flexible also. I would recommend anyone come to Nilah for bridal alterations. I also am getting bridesmaids dresses altered by her now and will be very pregnant for the weddings. She is very conscious of how being pregnant will change your figure, keeping you comfortable and the cost low. Very appreciative of this since it can be challenging to have bridesmaids dresses fit at 9 months pregnant. read more

I'm assuming that any tailor who has experience altering wedding dresses knows that one small eye hook will not provide enough support to keep a multiple-layer strapless wedding dress on. Apparently, Nilah does not... The eye hook on my dress busted open a couple minutes after putting my wedding dress on, and the zipper would not stay up... It was an utter nightmare. [NOTE: I lost 3 pounds since the last fitting, which was one week before my wedding, so the dress malfunction is not due to weight gain.] Fortunately, I was able to get in contact with my relatives at home, who drove out to sew the dress onto my body for the rest of the day. It stayed up pretty well, but I couldn't stop being paranoid that my dress would end up on the ground if I made any sudden moves. I couldn't dance comfortably, and going to the bathroom was ridiculously difficult. ;( read more

I just had my wedding on April 14th and am so thankful I found Nilah. Although there were a lot of personalities in the room, (read sister and mother lol) my voice was always the only one she ever heard. Having gotten my dress off the rack at Davids, she did an amazing job getting the dress where it needed to be at a very reasonable price. She was also such a calming presence and always seemed genuinely interested in hearing about the wedding. There were a lot of things to worry about leading up to the big day, but my dress fitting wasn't one of them. Thank you so much nilah! read more

Nilah is amazing. She began working on my gown about 3 months prior to my wedding and from the beginning, I knew she was the best person for the job. Her experience and professionalism shines every time I had a fitting. And if I had a question or didn't like something that I saw, Nilah provided a solution on spot. And the best part: her prices were extremely fair. Currently I'm inquiring about her preservation services but overall, she made me a very happy bride. I would highly recommend her. Thank you, Nilah! read more

Nilah is amazing!!! I had the most beautiful wedding dress already, and with her touches, it fit absolutely perfectly. I was recommended to her from the bridal boutique at Nordstroms and wasn't disappointed. I did know that it was going to be a bit more expensive than other tailors, but wanted to get the best quality I could, so I decided to make the appointment. Nilah was very professional and very kind. She also gave great candid advice about my veil that saved me money and looked fantastic. She really knows what she's doing, and all of the alterations (hem, bustle, straps taken up, cups put in) came out flawlessly. And, in the end, the price was less than the range I was quoted! I couldn't believe that it was so reasonable. I couldn't have been happier with my decision and would hands down recommend her to any other bride who wants her dress to fit perfectly, read more

Very pricey. Make certain you get a price before they work on the gown. We were up against the wall time wise and didn't ask. The alterations cost as much as the gown that we bought from Sabrina's and the bustle didn't hold throughout the reception. We ended up taking a ribbon that was wrapped around the napkins, in bright orange, to tie the bustle!! read more