I got my wedding dress at Anthropologie in Walnut Creek and Thuy's Pro Bridal Alterations was actually on a vetted list of bridal seamstresses in the area. I picked them because they were the closest ones to me geographically, but in hindsight I'm so grateful and feel lucky because it ended up being a wonderful experience. It takes a lot of blind trust to leave your dress with a complete stranger to cut up, only picking it up in the final weeks or even days before your wedding. I called the # listed and was connected with Thao (whose mother is Thuy) and immediately I loved knowing that this is a family business. Thao is very responsive and if she misses your call, you should leave a voicemail and she will get back to you in a timely fashion. Thao got me scheduled in right away for my free consultation within 48 hours of me reaching out. This was in November 2025 and the consult took us about 25 minutes. Initially, we just discussed what alterations needed to be done and we calendared a time for me to come in again for another fitting (closer to my March wedding). We agreed for me to come back in January 2026 after the holidays, to see if my body had changed at all. At the time, in November, my dress was a "perfect fit" and only needed some hemming and a bustle. In January, she quoted me and I paid at my final fitting pick-up. When I returned in January, thankfully, my body had not changed at all. Thao was actually the one who told me that my dress was a perfect fit in a November so beyond my regular diet and exercise, I did not make any major lifestyle changes so I wasn't too surprised when my dress still fit great! She pinned up my dress to prepare to hem four layers and we scheduled out another fitting for the first week of March 2026. This appointment took about 40 minutes. In March 2026, I came and the innermost skirt was a little too long at my second fitting when I tried to practice some moves for my first dance. Thao said she was able to fix it- no problem. She even steamed my cathedral veil for me. I returned a week later for my final fitting and everything was perfect. She sent me off and I got married later that week. I felt wonderful and beautiful on my wedding day, and I wore my gown for over 15 hours. Just this past weekend, I connected with her again to schedule out dropping off my dress and veil for dry-cleaning and some minor repairs. My dress had a few tears and the outer skirt was torn. Thao was really honest about her approach and shared how she planned to repair it and quoted me on the spot. She is really transparent and fast, and her prices are very fair. You can spend hours comparing quotes in the area, or you can just trust me - a really happy bride - and know that depending on how much work has to be done on your gown, you may be quoted somewhere between $200-650 here and her work will leave you feeling like you have -1 major thing to worry about. I think the key to the best experience is less on the seamstress and more on the bride: find a dress you feel comfortable in, one that compliments your body, and perhaps one that doesn't need a million things changed. Lastly, some personal advice: plan ahead- she is super busy and has tons of brides coming in everyday who already have an appointment. Don't wait until a month out to see a seamstress for the first time...! Make sure to bring your wedding shoes at every fitting if you have them! read more

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Pros: - Honest and transparent pricing depending on labor, works out of her home with her family and experienced with alterations for all types of bridal gowns / other dresses - Has a good eye on what looks good for your body in regards to alterations Note: Prefers cash, but check ok for payment. Improvements: - May require some waiting outside in your car when she has other clients and she is running late - Most responsive by phone but sometimes hard to reach for rescheduling read more

When coming to Thuy's Pro Bridal Alterations, I had the greatest pleasure of working with Thao! At the time that I had reached out to Thao, I had just brought home my dress from a local bridal gown studio & was disappointed with their services & level of care. They did not listen to any of my concerns about the dress & left me with an unflattering bustle. However, Thao was so reassuring that she would be able to fix the bustle and have it ready for me by my wedding day. I think the photos speak for themselves! Thao changed the 3 point bustle into a seamless bustle under the dress & it truly elevated my gown! I was able to feel confident & comfortable on my special day all thanks to Thao & her amazing team. Since then, my twin sister just recently had her wedding dress done by Thao & my older sister is also getting her bridesmaid dress altered as well. I will continue to refer Thao to all my friends & family because of their quality of service and their true care and kindness to all their customers! :) read more

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Needed my reception dress hemmed and was recommended her. Her communication and efficiency was great! Her prices were also great! Very easy to communicate with will definitely be going back for other alteration needs in the future. read more

Absolutely amazing! My dress was stunning because of Thao's work. She also made my custom filipiniana sleeves to perfectly match my dress. She executed my vision perfectly. I was referred from Weddings and Dreams where I bought my dress. I called Thao to schedule a fitting. You may have to call a few times to get her on the line. She's super busy. I brought my bridal shoes and wore the undergarments I was planning to wear on my wedding to my first fitting. My dress fit pretty well but needed to be hemmed, needed a bustle, and the bust needed to be made smaller. Not taken in, but the cups were overwhelming for my small frame. I dropped off my dress and the extra fabric for my filipiniana sleeves and Thao went to work. She gave me a quote and a day and time to pick everything up. A few months later, everything was ready. I brought one of my bridesmaids since she needed to learn how to bustle my dress on my wedding day. The filipiniana sleeves were beautiful! I love them so much. My dress was altered perfectly the first time. We needed to make adjustments to the fit of the sleeves so Thao took more measurements and my bridesmaid and I went shopping while we waited. We returned in the late afternoon and came back to perfect the fit of the sleeves. Thao worked her magic until the sleeves sat perfectly on my shoulders. Everything turned out stunning. Pay in cash when you're satisfied with your alterations and ready to take home your dress. Total for my alterations and my custom filipiniana sleeves came out to around $900. I'll be back to Thao when I'm ready to transform my dress into something I can wear every anniversary. I think my corset top and my removable sleeves could be turned into a top or something. I'm sure Thao will have ideas too. Could not have been more pleased. Absolutely stunning work! read more

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Thao did an amazing job with my daughter's dress alteration and custom Filipiana sleeves. The dress had intricate details with lace, sequin and multiple layers. Thao was able to alter the dress bodice and length for a perfect fit. The custom sleeves were so beautiful, great design and execution. The sleeves were made from the extra fabric cut from the extra train. Thao also custom designed and handmade the Filipina sleeves for my dress as well. I didn't have extra fabric, but Thao was able to find a perfect match to my dress. She also designed and hand made the sleeves which looked like it came with the dress. The sleeves are removable which is so convenient if you want the option to remove the sleeves for a different aesthetic. I highly recommend Thao and will go back to her in the future. read more

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Service I received from Thuy was amazing!! I called in to schedule an appointment and she was able to fit me in that same day. My dress already fit me, but it was a little too long so I just needed to get it hemmed and have a bustle added. I came back to pick up my dress and it was perfect! I was a little worried about the bustle but she made it so easy. She walked me through it and I was able to record a video to refer back to her instructions. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Thao did absolutely an amazing job. My dress was so big on me when I got it from the bridal shop. She made my dress fit like a glove and I felt like a princess on the day of our wedding. At the last fitting, she even corrected part of the bustle so the length can be perfect. She fabricated a detachable sleeve and a french bustle. She made it so that the fabric can be folded in so it's not poofy, but for some reason we couldn't recreate that on the day of. It totally wasn't Thao's fault. She went over the bustle twice with us and we recorded a video, but it just didn't get folded in smoothly like she did. We secured the hooks on the bustle with a tool like she advised and they all held up except one hook, but I was also dancing around a lot. The biggest thing was that I didn't want a gap between my chest and my dress. I never had to pull up my dress during the whole night. Thao had personal things going on after my dress was with her, but she finished everything exceptionally well. She's a true professional. read more

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Let me just start by saying--if you're like me and don't know much about wedding dress alterations, do yourself a favor and go to Thuy's Pro Alterations. I originally had my first consultation somewhere else. The seamstress there pinned my dress and showed me a very basic, simple approach to taking it in. It didn't feel quite right, so I decided to get a second opinion--and I'm SO glad I did. That's when I met Thao at Thuy's Pro. She was incredibly detailed and knowledgeable from the moment I walked in. She explained that because my dress was so simple in design, it actually required a very specific type of alteration to avoid bunching or creating unflattering lines. She pointed out how certain areas--like my waist--were sticking out because my torso was shorter than the dress was designed for. (Funny enough, I had noticed that issue when I brought the dress home but wasn't sure if it was just me imagining it--turns out I wasn't!) Thao called out every little thing I had silently questioned and reassured me that it could all be adjusted. Her eye for detail was amazing. The end result? My dress fit perfectly on my wedding day. It hugged my body in all the right places and flattered my shape beautifully. I felt so confident and stunning--all because the fit was exactly right. If you want someone who will really take the time to understand your dress, your body, and what it needs to look its best, Thuy's Pro is the place to go. read more

I was in the search of someone to help with altering my wedding dress and stumbled upon Thuy. I was a bit worried with pricing since my dress is on the simpler side but Thuy was amazing. She suggested changes that I had already had in mind and it was such an easy experience with her. Would highly recommend! read more

Thao was suggested by Weddings and Dreams in Fremont where I bought my wedding dress so I felt good knowing I didn't have to find an alterations person on my own since wedding dresses are so delicate and require a level of expertise. Making an appointment was easy enough - you give her a ring, tell her when you'll need your dress by, and then she'll give you a few times or dates and that's it. My dress has a lot of fabric to it - I needed the bust taken in, the dress hemmed, the bustle to snap onto my back - I mean, this dress needed attention and Thao delivered. I had no plans to try to lose weight before my dress so she took my measurements the first day I met her and I was able to pick up my dress 2 months later. The dress fit great, the price was pretty reasonable in my opinion and cash only. She does work out of her home so it can be off putting for some especially since you can hear kids playing and shouting, but Thao does great work and she's worth a visit. read more

Thuy did an amazing job hemming my wedding guest last minute but also doing alterations for my auntie's and cousin's wedding guest dress as well !! She worked diligently and was extremely understanding of the time constraint. It was pretty affordable compared to other places, especially for a last minute request (express service). I HIGHLY recommend this place for your next alterations ! read more

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Excellent service and professional skills. Thuy did so well to my wedding dress. She is so nicely and kindly, and I'm so appreciative she made some design on my dress. read more

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Thuy did a fantastic job with the alterations of my wedding dress! She added detachable sleeves taken from extra fabric from my dress, took in the corset top, and hemmed the length, and also added a bustle for a reasonable price! She was communicative, quick, and the dress fit perfectly. I recommend her! read more

They did an amazing job on my dress! She was able to tailor my dress, adjusted my bust, and add a bustle to my incredibly long beaded wedding dress in a month and a half! I don't have any photos of the dress before, but to give an idea of how long the dress was before, I'm 5' tall and the dress was a good foot too long, even with heels. The bustle speaks for itself in the photos. They made me feel like a princess! Thank you! read more

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What a great seamstress, but also the sweetest lady! Thao (Thuy's daughter), took great care of me for my wedding. I had multiple dresses and was under a time crunch (with one of them needing alteration the day before), and she saved me! They all looked amazing and she's now forever a special part of my day. read more

Thao saved my wedding dress. I completed alterations at a different place and most of the alterations were fine except the neckline and straps were not how I envisioned or wanted. When asking the original alterations place if it could be fixed they said "No, that's just how your dress is." I took my dress and felt panicked for the next several days ruminating that this might be how my dress would look on the big day. I called Thuy's Pro Bridal Alterations and she was able to see me two days later. I explained the concerns to Thao during our consultation and Thao got straight to work pinning me and seeing if she could visualize what I had really wanted for my dress. In just a few moments, Thao had pinned up the way I wanted my neckline and straps and I felt a wave of reassurance. Thao explained the type of work that would need to be done to achieve the fix and how it could impact the line of beading on my neckline. I told her that was fine and I understood some of the risks. I needed my dress in about two weeks and she was able to work quickly to meet my deadline. When I picked up my dress, it was perfect. The beading was all in-tact and not tampered with either - which reflects how skillful Thao and her team is. I couldn't believe she saved my dress. From start to finish, Thao exuded warmth and kindness, and you can really tell she wants brides to feel happy and beautiful in their once-in-a-lifetime dress. Thank you Thao! read more

Thuy is amazing! I was looking for a reasonable and affordable tailor for my wedding dress. I wanted to hem and bustle my dress and other places were charging a ridiculous amount. I found Thuy through a friend, I messaged her and got a response the same day. I sent her a picture and description of my dress, she was able to quote me over the phone and see me the next day to get my dress in! The day I came to pick up my dress (I thought it was perfect) but there was a very minor detail that looked off to Thuy, so she asked me to leave the dress for another 3 days so she could fix it. I loved her attention to detail and her passion for her work. I wouldn't even have noticed it if she didn't point it out! Overall, I am very happy with my dress, the service I got, and the pricing. Thank you, Thuy! read more

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I had a great experience getting my dress altered by Thao. I first came in with my dress to get an estimate on how much alterations would cost since I didn't want to go with my bridal boutique's in-house seamstress and ultimately decided to go with her after getting some additional estimates. I needed the front of my dress hemmed, the sides taken in and to remove the crinoline from my dress and the alterations were done 2 weeks before my wedding. Thao also changed out the spaghetti straps on my dress so that they were thicker. I highly recommend coming here for your bridal alterations. read more

Got my wedding dress altered here, whom a few of my friends have gone to and recommended. I went in for a fitting knowing that I had minimal changes -- shorten the length of the dress and the straps of dress. After trying it on for Thao, she recommended that I shorten the torso portion of my dress to match my length of my torso, change out the clips/buttons on the back of my dress to make it more sturdy, on top of the minimal changes I wanted. The adds would definitely cost me more as it was time consuming to remove the floral/beads and put them back after shortening the torso. She wasn't pressuring me to do it, as I was being tight with money, but I knew she had a keen eye for it as she has alter many dresses. In the end, I went with her recommendation and loved it. She was totally right about the torso, it makes a huge difference. Timing wise, I'd recommend to come in early, maybe a few months to get a fitting as she is busy. After that, she'll set a time with you about a week or two before your wedding date to ensure everything fits. Tip: don't forget to bring your wedding heels so you get the accurate length! read more

So thankful to have found Thaoto alter my ceremony dress and reception dress. My ceremony dress was lace and super delicate I lost too much weight by the time my dress arrived and Thao was a lifesaver she made the dress fit me perfectly like a second skin. She also altered my reception dress to fit my waist and chest so it no longer looked like I was swimming in my dress. Would not hesitate to recommend Thao's services! She communicates quickly and prices are completely fair for the amazing work she does! read more

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She was very nice and responsive. All alterations were done beautifully and in a timely manner. The dress fit comfortably and perfectly the entire night. If I ever need a dress altered in the future, I will be sure to return! read more

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Thuy is amazing!! I brought my very complicated dress to her (it had 4 or 5 asymetrical layers) to be hemmed. Once she saw it on, she gave suggestions for what else should be done. She was of course right about all of it! She took it in in some places, shortened the straps, and I can't forget the amazing bustle she did! She gave us a walk through and had my mom record her bustling my dress so we'd know exactly how to do it on the big day. It was perfect!! read more

I had to update my review with some photos since Thao did an absolutely stellar job! Here are some of the modifications she added for me: - Open back keyhole design - Added puff sleeves - Took in waist and hip, wherever there was extra fabric - Hemmed to length - Shortened sleeves I want to point out the amazing work she did specifically with the open back design. She created that look out of thin air! Such a time consuming, intricate process. She had to take apart multiple layers of delicate lace in order to reapply the appliqués around the keyhole. Absolutely incredible. On top of that, the added puff sleeves completed the whole look. Her handiwork is incredible. It was a beautiful dress to begin with, but Thao really made it come to life. I cannot recommend her enough!! read more

Never responded to my voicemail or online form that I filled out. When they finally answered my call, she was abrupt and acted like she was too busy for me. So, I went a little farther to "Just my size" for my alterations. read more

Thuy's Pro Bridal Alterations did a fantastic job with my alterations! I had to buy my wedding dress off the rack due to time constraints, and they were able to size it down to fit me perfectly. Very professional and smooth experience. read more

This was my first time using their services and I was greatly astounded by how fast they could complete the order. They had one week and a half to complete my wedding dress and they did a great job. My dress looked one of a kind and I love that. She did a great job on my dress and she didn't charge me so much, they worked wonders and they did the job in enough time. Great job and great service, thank you so much again! read more

Thuy's daughter, Thao, took my budget wedding dress from Azazie and made it fit like a glove! I purchased my dress at a fraction of the cost of the wedding dresses that I was finding in boutiques. I always knew that wedding dresses wouldn't be cheap, but I wasn't convinced about dropping over a thousand dollars for a dress that I would wear once. But that old saying, "You get what you pay for" really hit hard with this. While the silhouette of the dress that I bought looked amazing, it just didn't sit right on my body and made me look chunky and the breasts looked... spiky...??? Needless to say, I was hoping that I could find an alterations fairy to work their magic and help the dress look better. I was half-convinced that I would have to buy a completely new dress and that this one would be a lost cause. Not the case for Thao. After our first fitting, she saw immediately what could be fixed -- hems that needed to be taken in, cups that needed to be redone, etc. She moved about expertly, pinning everything and making sure that I was comfortable with how I felt and looked. Two fittings later, I picked my dress up after the final fitting, and it looked exactly as I imagined it should -- hugging the curves in all the right places, so to speak. I can't thank Thao enough for making this budget dress become my dream dress. read more

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Huge thanks to Thao for helping me alter my wedding dress! I was referred to Thao by a family friend who recent got her alterations done through her. Originally, I was looking for a seamstress to help with adding a bustle to my dress, but then I realized the last seamstress I had botched my alterations the month before my wedding. Thao was able to take me in for an appointment a few days after I called in. She quickly turnaround the alterations within a few weeks. After one fitting, it was a perfect fit with all the stitching properly done. My mom (who is typically a tough critic) was even very impressed with how it fit like a glove! I also appreciated Thao's patience and kindness and letting us record a video of how to bustle the dress properly so I can share with my bridesmaids the day of the wedding. I highly recommend Thao for future alterations. Thanks for everything, Thao! read more

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I needed a zipper replacement for a dress last minute and went to two other alteration shops prior to visiting Thuy. Both shops requested that I buy a zipper to make the job quicker but luckily, I found Thuy and she said she already had zippers to use. She was very responsive through call and text. She also reassured me that the fix should be fairly simple and provided the cost to me straightaway. Thuy did a great job, added more of a sturdy zipper, and even put a hook on the top to ensure the dress would zip up more easily. I gave her the dress on Wednesday, requested for it to be done Saturday, but she got it done super quickly and I picked it up Thursday. Tried on the dress and it's great! Very pleased with the service and will keep her in mind for the future. read more

I was honestly wondering if I could get away with doing no alterations on my dress, because it fit pretty well already and I could maybe deal with the extra length. I was pretty nervous about someone cutting it up because it was completely beaded! But I had about five friends vouch for Thuy's, so I went ahead and brought the dress over to her very capable hands. "Pro" is an understatement. She noticed things that needed fixing that I never would have seen. And she didn't even flinch about the beading. She also got it done pretty quickly. I brought it in mid January and it was ready to go early March (my wedding was end of March). I'm so glad I went with Thuy's! read more

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Highly recommend Thao! Thao is Thuy's daughter-in-law; just in case anyone is wondering why people are putting Thao's name when the place is called Thuy's Pro Bridal Alterations. I visited Thao on 10/16/2021 (less than a month away from my wedding date) and Thao was able to work her magic! I picked up my dresses on 11/6/2021. Thao worked on both of my ceremony and reception dresses and they fit so well! At first, my wedding dress was a bit tight in the back and my "back fat" was scrunched up lol...not a cute look. Thao was able to let out a bit of the dress, add a bustle, remove a layer of the tulle since it was too poofy, and hem it perfectly. Both dresses now fit my body so well! I also lost a few pounds between dropping off my dress and picking up my dress, so that helped. I'm so excited to wear my wedding dress and reception dress this Sunday! I'll upload pics of the dresses once I have professional wedding pics. :) highly recommend Thao since she works super quickly and does a wonderful job. Also, please note that the alteration location is inside Thao's home so don't be surprised if your map takes you to a residential area! read more

Thao was recommended to me by one of my coworkers who got her wedding dress altered here many years ago. My wedding dress was a huge headache as the bridal boutique I worked with convinced me to size down. Thao saved the day and my sanity after doing such great work creating a corset for my dress to make it fit like a glove. She also created a bustle that didn't compromise the look of my dress. Outstanding work! She was able to make my dream dress look and fit seamlessly within a reasonable turn around time and cost. I can't thank them enough. You are in good hands with Thao. read more

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I called Thuy a week prior I wanted my bridesmaid dress to be altered and she was able to squeeze me in on short notice. I just needed my dress altered to be shorter but she did it so quickly and the quality is done so well. She's friendly and responds quickly. I appreciate her so much! And will re to rn for future alterations. Thank you so much! read more

Thuy is very patient and good at what she does! The dress turned out great! I got my dress tailored 1.5 months before the wedding. I had weight changes two weeks before the big day. She told me to come by the same day and altered it on the spot at no charge. read more

Thuy expertly performed a complicated dress alteration! She was professional and timely in the completion and went above and beyond

My best friend had her wedding dresses altered here. Loved the interaction between my best friend & the seamstress.

Thuy exceeded every expectation I had for my wedding dress alteration. She pays attention to the most minimal detail and addresses any concerns, even things you didn't think of. She was able to complete the necessary alterations to my dress within a short time frame and the results were beautiful, specially the bustle for the very long tail of my dress. She added to the beauty of the dress and made it easy for my bridesmaid to follow. I highly recommend her, don't think twice! read more

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I'm so happy that I chose Thuy's Bridal Alterations for BOTH of my wedding dresses. I was in the process of losing weight and Thao was so helpful in accommodating dates so that I get the most accurate fit of my dresses for the day off. They even helped show my MOH how to button the bustle and offered to steam my dresses. The dresses were a perfect fit. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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I had a bridal dress and an evening gown in size 8 that needed to be altered to size 2/4. There were quite a few challenges around the bust area, and Thao did a great job. The dresses fitted like a glove and were perfect! The pricing and turn around time were reasonable. Thao even expedited it without extra charge. Highly recommend this place! read more

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