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    Bad reviews are my least favorite thing to write, but I felt that I needed to inform others so that they don't have to go through the same grueling process. Being a bridesmaid I visited this place on a few different occasions with the bride for her wedding dress fittings. She was quoted roughly around 300+ for the alterations on her wedding dress, a bit steep but reasonable and for great work it would be worth the price. The second before the last fitting we had asked her to make sure the dress was done by the next time we got in, and asked her if it was possible. She agreed yes yes and that it would be about 100 dollars more for the bustle, that's fine we said and told her how important it was to have it done since my friend flies in from San Fran and this is the last time she can come up before the wedding. That last time came and she was NOT finished, not even close. That's fine we said, somebody else would pick it up but raised concerns as the bride wanted it with her when she arrived in Hawaii for her wedding. When the dress was picked up it was the worst work we have ever seen. The top was FOLDED in instead of cut and resewn, the back was crooked and not in line with the rest of the dress, and the bustle looked weak and unfinished. On top of that, she was charged $823!!! WHO CHARGES THAT MUCH for any kind of alteration? And a lousy one at that, we tried to reason with her and ask where the charges came from. She brushed us off and walked away because she didn't want to deal with it. We tried a few more times to speak with her and try to figure out what the charges were for and if there were any negotiations for the horrible job she had done, and she was not helpful at all. Hanging up on us and telling us that she does not care and will not refund us anything. We have tried to be extremely patient, reasonable, and given her many chances to apologize or talk us through it. She could not provide any of that for us, and we are upset and feel ripped off. Luckily, the bride was able to find a last minute seamstress in Hawaii days before her wedding who did a beautiful job and basically re-altered the entire dress. Also, he only charged $120... lifesaver. Please, be aware of this place.

    Bustle wasn't in the center & didn't even lift the other layers. Yes. This is the work she "stands by" & expected me to wear at my wedding.

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    Did a nice job with hemming both pair of my mom's pants. Looked like original stitching and finished in time promised.

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    Brought dress pants in for a hem. Fast and excellent, also customer service was awesome. The people there were very nice.

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    Awesome work! Friendly lady too.A little on the pricey side though, but then you pay for what you get right?

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    Svetlana is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever had the privilege of meeting. From the very…read morefirst phone call to inquire about alterations for my wedding dress, I could already sense that she was so warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Meeting her in person only confirmed it. She listened carefully to every single one of my needs and accommodated each one with such grace and care. My wedding dress is chiffon, and she created the most gorgeous custom bustle in the back that made it look beautifully layered and flowing. Beyond her extraordinary skill, she made me feel beautiful. She complimented me, lifted my spirits, and even took the time to teach me how to walk without tripping on my train. That kind of thoughtfulness goes so far beyond what any seamstress is required to do. After I picked up my perfectly hemmed, bustled, and altered dress, I had a small panic moment (actually, a major panic moment) when I realized the style looked slightly different than I remembered from when I originally ordered it from Anthropologie. I called Svetlana in a near meltdown, and without hesitation, she invited me to come in that very same day. Within 20 minutes, she had fixed everything flawlessly!! I was in disbelief!! Svetlana is a true miracle worker, and anyone who gets to work with her is incredibly, incredibly lucky. I will be forever grateful that she was a part of my wedding journey!!! I love you, Svetlana!!!!

    I came to Svetlana for alterations on a courthouse style bridal dress (wanted her advice on hem…read morelength, considering adding bra cups, adjustments to hip) and Svetlana kindly sent me away, saying I really didn't need the alterations (and explaining the why- eg if I adjusted the hips it would be too tight to sit, recommending a different solution to bra cups that would work better with the dress, etc). Her advice saved me money and helped ensure my dress looks best for the big day, and I'm so grateful! I recommend coming to her if you need guidance on alterations needs! I will bring other clothes back to her bc she has my total trust now!

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    Visiting their beautiful shop and going through the fittings, I felt like I was seeing true artists…read morein their element. Their professionalism and skill was borderline intimidating (in a good way). And I don't mean to imply they weren't warm; quite the opposite! I left each fitting glowing with confidence from their compliments and encouragement. As far as the work product is concerned, I was blown away. From fitting one to the final fitting, this dress was transformed. And it wasn't particularly easy -- my dress had tricky lace at the bottom that had to be hemmed without creating an ugly line. They did a gorgeous job of working around the design in a way that I actually think enhanced it overall. They showed me how to bustle the dress and let me take videos. They took a hundred photos for me. And again, the fit was perfection. In short -- get your alterations done here! You won't regret it.

    I felt like a queen in my wedding dress! Beam tailored it expertly after listening to how I wanted…read moreit to fit and offering recommendations. I didn't think my dress needed too many adjustments at first, but looking back it was at least a size too big for me (see before pic included with this review). I was a little worried that the dress style I picked could look too nightgown-ish, but with Beam's changes it fit perfectly and looked polished and glamorous. I couldn't stop smiling at our second fitting when I saw and felt how much better it fit my body. She even made the bust work with my itty bitties (iykyk) by taking out extra fabric, remaking the shoulders, and adding the proper sized cups so I didn't even need to wear a bra. Her work is meticulous and the final product was gorgeous. She also gave me a recommendation to a quality dry-cleaner, as I bought my dress used and it had a few marks on it. She provided an itemized estimate at our first meeting and gave me the option to add additional changes later after I had time to decide whether I wanted them without pressure. She even texted me pictures of what two different types of bustles would look like on my actual dress so I could make an informed decision. Beam is talented and very sweet. She communicated clearly about her availability and always kept her appointments. I felt confident and glamorous on my wedding day, and got many compliments on my dress. I'm very happy I picked her as my wedding tailor, and I recommend her and Sunrise Couture Alterations wholeheartedly.

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