I was getting married on a Saturday and picked up my dress from alterations at another location the Wednesday before. I spent the whole night in tears disappointed with my dress, it fit so terribly tight and didn't look like the beautiful dress I had picked originally. I found Rita through Yelp and called her the next morning at 9am in a panic. I told her I was having a wedding dress emergency and needed advice on how to make my dress fit better. She told me to come in 30 minutes. Rita was incredible from the moment I walked in. She took one look at my dress and seemed to understand what the issue was. She cut the back of my straps off, pulled my dress down and said see this is now at your natural waist now and it fits. The straps had been cut 2 inches too short and were pulling my dress too high up on my body. Rita found lace scraps in my bag, told me she'd reconstruct the straps with those scraps and you'd never notice. I picked up my dress from her the following morning at 9am and headed off to my wedding weekend feeling confident in my dress once again. When I did the dress reveal with my bridesmaids they all started chanting Rita's name!! I can't express my gratitude enough. Rita took me in last minute and had my dress back to its original beautiful condition in just 24 hours on top of an already fully booked day. She didn't have to extend that kindness to me but I'm so grateful she did. I wish I would have gone to her from the start and will be recommending everyone I know go to her! read more

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I cannot recommend Rita enough! She was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely caring throughout the entire process. Not only was my wedding dress was delayed from the bridal shop, it came with sleeves even though I ordered a sleeveless dress. On top of that, it was less than a week before my wedding so I was incredibly stressed. Even with these hiccups from the bridal shop, Rita immediately put my mind at ease and somehow worked her magic to alter my dress in such a short amount of time without sacrificing a single detail. I was able to attach and detach the sleeves, which was the look I wanted. Her attention to detail was truly exceptional. She took the time to make sure every adjustment was perfect, ensuring my dress fit beautifully and looked absolutely seamless. It was obvious how much pride she takes in her work, and it showed in the final result. Not only is she amazingly talented, but she's also such a warm, sweet, and compassionate person. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was completed on time, and thanks to her, I was able to walk down the aisle feeling confident and beautiful. I am beyond grateful for her expertise, professionalism, and kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about her clients and delivers outstanding work, look no further. She is absolutely the best! Thank you, Rita! read more

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If I could give Rita more than five stars, I would. I came to Rita Bridal with a dress that was a disaster, the bust was inches too small, the waist was far too loose, and the top lacked any structure or boning. On top of that, I was on a tight two-week deadline. After frantically calling and emailing her six times, Rita remained incredibly gracious, professional, and compassionate. She never once made me feel like I was a "crazy bride"; instead, she gave me an hour of her time to show me exactly how the dress could look. At my final fitting, the transformation was breathtaking. The dress didn't just "fit" it looked like it was painted onto my body with the elegance of a high-end designer gown. Rita even helped me with my faja selection and helped me into it, showing so much genuine excitement for my big day. She even went above and beyond by fixing a button on my cape to ensure it attached perfectly to the bust. I finally saw what a real bride is supposed to look and feel like. Rita is a first-class talent with a heart of gold. If you want a seamstress who is honest, skilled, and will calm your nerves while making you look like a model, go to Rita! read more

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Rita is AMAZING. I'm not from the area, but she was so accommodating to my schedule. I took all her suggestions, & I put my complete faith in her regarding my wedding dress alterations. She doesn't disappoint! I found her through a recommended list from my wedding dress designer, and I'm so happy with my results. I had to let out my bust, take in the waist, hem, & bustle the train, & everything was perfect. I found her extremely reasonable in terms of pricing for the amount of work & fittings I had to come in for (as she wanted everything to be perfect). Thanks so much, Rita!!! read more

Rita was absolutely amazing. My dress arrived later than expected, and because I had lost so much weight, it came in extremely large. That left me only a month to find a seamstress who specialized in wedding gowns. I honestly wasn't sure if my dress could even be saved without losing its original shape. But then I met Rita, and she was exactly who I needed. My wedding was on 11/8/2025, and I first met her in October. She immediately exceeded my expectations. She gave me honest, solid advice about an accessory I had purchased, and I'm so glad I listened. She even used some of the material to create custom sleeves that suited both the dress and my figure so much better. I felt completely comfortable with her throughout every fitting. She made me feel confident and taken care of, especially at my final fitting. On my wedding day, I truly felt like a fricken princess. The dress was so intricate, and thanks to the sleeve change, I was able to pair it with my dream cathedral veil, everything looked perfect. I can't express how grateful and happy I am that I found Rita. You are a beautiful person, Rita, and your amazing work made my wedding even more special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My dress was purchased at Luv Bridal in Westminster CA and the underdress that was used for custom sleeve material was also purchased at Luv Bridal but over the phone at the San Diego location. COLLECTION Milla Nova by Lorenzo Rossi | Sleeping Beauty LINE Milla by Lorenzo Rossi COLOR nude-ivory, ivory STYLE vintage, romantic SILHOUETTE A-line FABRIC lace https://millanova.com/dress/melrose Veil purchased at strut bridal salon in bixby knolls/long beach ca read more

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I drove from Long Beach because I wanted the best of the best, and Rita delivered. The bridal boutique ordered my wedding dress two sizes too big, and I came to Rita asking if she could somehow make it look like the smaller sample I'd tried on. She could have charged me thousands (as other tailors quoted) to rebuild it, but instead she gave me honest advice and pushed me to advocate for the right size. She even helped me compare measurements and provided data points that convinced the boutique to exchange it. Once I had the correct size, Rita did the minor alterations perfectly- fair pricing, beautiful craftsmanship, and so kind throughout the process. Rita is that rare mix of talent, honesty, and care. I couldn't recommend her more highly! read more

Rita is a PRO and completely saved my wedding. I had my dress initially altered by someone who did just an OK job - the bustle wasn't right and the zipper on my back wasn't straight. I wasn't sure if it was possible to fix nor in such a short amount of time. I reached out to so many last minute tailors and she was also the only one who got back to me. She made my dress totally perfect in JUST TWO DAYS. So so grateful for Rita. She really puts her heart into what she does!! Photos by Summer Grace Photo read more

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Rita is amazing! I bought a used dress that had been discontinued and had to have it adjusted to fit me. It was a very expensive couture gown so it was a complicated process. She took such special care of my wedding dress and was so incredibly patient. She made sure I was happy and was dedicated to getting it perfect! Thank you, Rita! read more

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Rita is the absolute best! I was extremely concerned about my wedding gown from Galia Lahav as it had a lot of intricate details and I was on a very short timeframe but Rita knew exactly what she was doing, perfectly shortened my dress, tightened it all around and really eased my worries! Thank you so much Rita you're the best!! read more

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Rita is incredible!! She is seriously the nicest ever and her work is impeccable. Not only that but she charges reasonable prices. She made an entire dress for me out of my moms wedding dress. It turned out amazing. I would recommend her to anyone looking to create a dress or for bridal alterations! read more

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Rita is a gem! I had a vision of a big cinderella dress from when I was a little girl and Rita helped bring my vision to life! I also didn't give her a lot of time and she met with me several times after work at 7pm to make everything perfect! As you guys know big dresses are harder to find in stores now. I bought a full A line and she transformed it to a beautiful ballgown that extenuated my waistline to compliment my figure. She also was very creative with the bustle and did a American/French mix that was like a elegant cinderella without loosing the back designs. Highly recommend! read more

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Rita did an incredible job with alterations for my wedding dress. The dress was ordered too big and she was able to reshape the top part of the dress to perfectly fit my body! She took her time to make sure everything was perfect and she was able to complete everything under a tight deadline. Thank you for making my dream wedding dress Rita! read more

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Rita's bridal she did a great job on my dress. I am so impressed with her mending abilities on my couture eyelet dress. Thank you so much Rita Pamela. read more

Took a wedding dress here that was too small and needed to be enlarged. She insisted I put a corset on the back to enlarged the dress and that there was no other options. Was very difficult to work with and told us no when we suggested other ideas to make it bigger, she us feel like we had no options so we said yes to a corset. She charged us a 100% upfront and we paid $1,300 that we will never get back. The corset she added was huge and looked really odd, and after several appointments things kept getting worse. I ended up taking the dress to another seamstress and they said she handled the fabric wrong and built many things incorrectly. They also said we never had to add a corset and could have easily added a simple panel instead. Overall I felt scammed and this added a huge amount of stress to my wedding planning. When I expressed my concerns with her she said it was my fault for having too small of a dress. Definitely felt like she didn't care about how I looked and felt in the dress on my wedding day. read more

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Rita made the impossible, POSSIBLE! 4 days before my wedding, I tried my dress on and realized I had lost a few pounds. My dress was so big on me and I did not feel happy. My original seamstress also never pinned my dress to fit like a glove. I frantically took my dress to Rita and she immediately started pinning my dress! I told her my wedding was in 4 days and understood if this was impossible to fix with so little time. Rita MADE IT HAPPEN! She made my dress fit like a glove and also added bustles that should've originally been added by my other seamstress. She's so experienced and I couldn't be more grateful for her express services! read more

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Rita is fantastic. She did such a great job tailoring my dress and creating the most beautiful bustle! Thank you Rita!

I had so many things to alter for my wedding, a fitted mermaid gown, ballgown, veil, cape she tailored all of them to a tee. I was worried about everything getting done in time but she did it efficiently and well. Ines Di Santo mermaid dress- hemmed, taken in, straps shortened, added bustle ballgown- taken in, added boning, added bustle veil - hemmed cape - adjusted to sit higher up on the back She was absolutely amazing. Thank you Rita for everything! read more

Rita is the BEST of the best when it comes to wedding dress alterations! I was on a rather short timeline (needed all alterations complete within 2 weeks) and she made it happen! My dress was PERFECT! Additionally, she altered my veil, which you would never be able to tell was way too long initially. Her attention to detail is unmatched! She is truly the best in the business. I would highly recommend her to anyone!! Look no further-- you are in the best hands with Rita!! I will be forever grateful for her!! read more

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Rita is an expert at her craft. My wedding dress was extremely detailed with a ton of floral and pearl embellishments. Rita not only made it so the length was perfect and it fit me like a glove, but she added more floral pieces around the seams on the sides to cover the seams and make them less noticeable. She is so sweet and always made time for me if I needed to change my appt time. Also, the custom bustle she made was GORGEOUS and secure. I can't recommend Rita enough, it was such a pleasure to work with her! read more

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Giving your dress to someone and trusting them was a lot harder than I thought! Especially when you spend so much money on it. But I'm glad I went with Rita. My dress was gorgeous! I didn't buy my dress from the shop downstairs, but from Grace Loves Lace. The only the I would say is I wish she brought the dress up from the top instead of cutting off the bottom like my mom and I asked cause it took off some of the scallop decorations... but overall it looked amazing! I thought Rita was good at responding to your calls and texts given she is a busy lady! read more

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I hate to write a review like this because Rita was nice, but I had a very stressful experience with my satin silk wedding dress here. I'm not sure if it was because I did not buy a dress at the White Dress (she mentioned this several times and suggested I get a second dress there) or because of the fabric of my dress (apparently silk is notoriously difficult to work with). She made my dress much tighter than I wanted and we decided during fittings. It was so tight, I could not bend over or sit down. Silk dresses are meant to look relaxed and not skin-tight. I came back and asked her to let it out and fix it, and she let out two inches in the hip/thigh area. However, it still didn't fit quite right - it was too loose in the bust and low back, but tight in the thighs. She told me she couldn't do anything with the bust because of how it was made, and she said I looked great and should be happy with it. She had been working on my dress for 6 weeks, and my wedding was a week away. I left feeling like I was asking for too much to want my dress to fit perfectly. I took it to another alteration shop the week of my wedding. We, unfortunately, found that there were many dirty fingerprints and seam marks from Rita's work that can never be fixed. And the seam down the side was still a bit messy. But, the other alteration shop was able to make the exact changes I wanted to the bust, straps, and hips on the same day! Overall, I did not get the experience every bride hopes for during alterations - someone to treat your dress delicately, listen to exactly how you'd like it to fit, and patiently work with you to help it fit that way. It was also very expensive! read more

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Rita was great to work with and helped make my dress so beautiful. She did custom work on the bust of my dress. She is very talented and has great ideas and flawless execution. read more

Rita was amazing to work with! She was patient and let me come back until my dress was perfect for my big day as I had lost inches in my chest area and we had to keep taking it in. She also altered a second dress that I changed into as my wedding was on NYE and I wanted a party dress! I felt so beautiful on my wedding day! Thank you Rita! read more

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Rita was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! She made my dress so perfect! I can't wait for my wedding I truly feel like a bride! She listened and made adjustments and offered amazing advice!!!! read more

Rita was the absolute best to work with. She knows exactly what she is doing, and was able to have my dress fit to perfection for my wedding day. She gives you her honest opinion and feedback. I needed my dress quite quickly, and she was able to give me an extremely rapid turn around time. Very pleasant to work with, and an overall great experience! She explained to me exactly how to travel with my dress on the plane to get it there in perfect condition. read more

Rita is the best alteration specialist. She made sure my wedding dress was in amazing care and made the whole process as stress free as possible. Altering wedding dress is a very complex task, but Rita truly is an expert. I cannot thank her enough read more

Rita is a life saver! I'm the mother of the bride and had my dress tailored twice before finding Rita (3 days before my daughters wedding). I was very frustrated because the dress was not fitting correctly and of course I wanted to look my best for my daughters wedding. My daughter had her wedding dress alterations with Rita and it turned out stunning. So, I called Rita for a favor... and she got me in the very next day. When I visited her private studio in Corona Del Mar, Rita could tell I was visibly upset and emotional. At that moment, Rita looked at me and said " I got you." And she delivered on her promise- the dress exceeded my expectations. It fit me like she made the dress for me and I think I even shed a tear. She is professional, timely, and such a beautiful person. Grateful that she helped make the wedding so perfect for both me and my daughter. Go see Rita, she's got you. read more

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Rita saved the day!! I found Rita through The White Dress. I had purchased my dress in FEB 2020 and then COVID happened. As you can see in the pictures where was nowhere to hide in the dress I selected so I was vey concerned with how I would be able to wear this comfortably on my wedding day. Rita let me know she could let my dress out which no bride ever wants to hear but she was kind, professional and made me feel like she could make this dress perfect for me. I trusted Rita every step of the way and she absolutely knocked it out of the park. I felt like a beautiful bride that day and Rita was a HUGE part of that! THANK YOU RITA! read more

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Rita made my bridal season so magical! When I first brought in my dress we in someway re-designed it. The bodice was cut and we added sleeves and she was able to make it into my dream dress! I'm so grateful for her joy to do her job with such excellence & she is such a talented seamstress!! read more

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She s so patient and professional. She makes the bride so comfortable. She's very trustworthy. Thank you Rita

I came to this bridal shop when I was casually looking for wedding dresses after my engagement and let me tell you nothing compares to the service provided by Shah. He was AMAZING and so helpful in this process. I decided to go view other shops and came right back due to the wonderful and beautiful quality of the dresses and of course the 11/10 customer service!!! I definitely recommend coming here to say YES to the dress! read more

Rita is amazing!!!!! She is so kind and talented! Rita customized my Galia Lahav wedding dress perfectly. I explained what I wanted and she did that exactly. She tailored the dress to my body exactly and lowered the back on my dress to make it look better than I could have imagined. I found out she can also make custom dresses which I will definitely be contacting her for in the future! I can't thank you enough Rita! read more

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Rita was fantastic. She knew exactly what to do with my gown to make it fit me perfectly on top, it was very loose and she added boning and cinched everything in to make it fit my body perfect. . I was so shocked at how well the dress sat when it was finalized and she did a beautiful job on bustling the train, I loved the way it sat. She also added detachable sleeves, so that way if I wanted to change the look for the reception I could. Just beautiful work all together. read more

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I can't say enough about how wonderful my experience was with Rita. She is a detailed perfectionist. I had some personal insecurities with my dress, and she fixed everything to perfection and gave me tips and tricks that saved the day! I live over an hour away and could have gone to someone else for my alterations, but I am so glad that I didn't. She is worth the drive and she truly is worth every penny!!! Dont walk RUN to her for your alterations! You will not regret it. Thank you again Rita! My family and I are sending everyone your way! read more

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Rita is absolutely wonderful. She tailored my wedding dress beautifully and created the most elegant gloves to complete the look. I put it all in her hands and she more than delivered. An expert in her craft and lovely human. read more

I can't even begin to explain the professionalism and top notch work that Rita does! She is a superb Taylor with an expertise for Galia Lahav dresses and other designer gowns. I live in San Diego so she was the closest tailor that's experienced in Galia Lahav dresses which by the way was a recommendation from the actual GL store and several stores. I brought my COUTURE dress in and we did a fitting and she explained every detail and recommendations for my dress. My dress had extensive beadwork and a beaded mesh back. This dress took months to make in Israel. I had lost a lot of weight and it unfortunately hung on me like a tapestry. But with Rita's help she explained what needed to be done and she even asked me if any of her recommendations were okay with me. Honestly, I was really afraid that my dress would get butchered, the delicate beading and lace is so fragile I didn't even want anyone to touch it....She made sure that she did what I wanted and showed me the areas that needed altering. My dress had a very delicate illusion mesh back which you could see the ripples from it being too big when tried on. It did need to get taken in on the sides a bit and cups added. I was quite nervous because the gown is so expensive and took months to make. I went in a couple times. First time is the actual fitting where they pin you, second she took it in and you try on the dress. Third, she completed the gown along with my train and I was able to take it home. I am relatively flat chested and she was able to bring my cup size about 1.5 sizes bigger without it looking unnatural. The original cup size I believe was a C but the added cups helped bring the dress up. The side seams look like it hadn't been re-stitched. She redid the back illusion mesh and restored it to its original without having any rippling in the back making it look seamless. Truly remarkable! I also have to say that out of all the fittings I had (because I have more than one dress) she was a delight to meet with and so very kind and professional! She really does take the time with you to ensure your dress is perfection. I had a different experience at a different tailor and it was horrible. They tend to be overbooked and I highly recommend getting your dress tailored early and booking those sessions right away. I recommend Rita for all new brides!! She truly is the best! read more

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I was referred to Rita through a friend and I'm so happy I was! She works miracles! My hips are way larger than my upper body so my dress was so big around my chests and arms. Rita completely reconstructed the top half of my dress. And it came out amazing! Fit perfectly! Highly recommend her for any dress alteration's! Thank you again Rita! read more

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Rita was absolutely AMAZING and I am so incredibly thankful to have found her. I had her alter both my wedding dress and my second look. First the dress...not only was my dress super unique but I am also VERY particular. Rita absolutely transformed my dress and was so pleasant, patient and kind throughout the entire process (even if I was annoying and asked her to change something by half a millimeter lol). She was creative with solutions and rather than just dismissing ideas or things that I asked for, she got creative and figured out how to make it work which I greatly appreciated! I bought my dress ~1.5 years before my wedding (pandemic life) and had buyers remorse until Rita made it fit perfectly. I got so many compliments on my dress and I can honestly say if Rita hadn't tailored it, I don't know how the dress would have turned out. Now for the second look....I got this super cool sparkly set but wanted to make some changes to the outfit. The bottoms were too big/long and I wanted to band on the top to be thicker. Rita fitted / hemmed the pants to the right length and took the fabric from the bottom of the pants to make the band on my top thicker. It literally looked like I bought the top like that! I am so thankful for Rita and for all of her help making me feel confident and cool on my wedding day. Thank you Rita! read more

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So happy with what Rita created for me! I had a complicated ask. I wanted to incorporate a saree into my wedding dress but subtly. She created a panel and a cape for my reception and used a double french bustle for the reveal. It was complicated but worth it! read more

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Rita did a FANTASTIC job tailoring my wedding dress! She made it fit like a glove and it was absolutely stunning. I had no trouble with my dress falling or feeling like it was uncomfortable. She was able to fix my sleeve as well by adding elastic and made them less puffy. She was quick and made all adjustments as I asked. It was worth the drive from Orange. Thank you Rita so so much!! 10/10 recommend getting Rita to help you with your dress! read more

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