We can't thank Heidi and Violet enough for doing an incredible job pressing and getting my gown, veil, and husband's tux in perfect condition for our wedding day. Since I traveled on a plane and deeply creased my ballgown style gown with a long train that's in a mikado silk that looks suboptimal with creasing and wrinkles, I was adamant that a professional handle the final attire details. Especially in Napa there did not seem to be many such specialty services available (besides dry cleaning, which are not especially tailored to handle wedding garments), so I was thrilled to find Wedding De-Tailor. Wedding De-Tailor delivered all this with such professionalism and trustworthiness and I would truly recommend them to anyone. They had stellar communication at every step of the way and were so kind, providing innumerable helpful tips on how to keep the attire looking in peak shape throughout the day. Thank you so much and highly recommend! read more

You Need The Wedding DeTailor!! I wasnt sure what to expect but was encouraged to add them to my vendor team. I am SO HAPPY I did. You will not worry about a single thing with your dress or your parties outfits on the big day! Absolute game changer. They were dubbed "the Fairy Godmothers" and they sure were! Highly recommend adding them for your wedding day! read more

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You do NOT want to do a wedding without these people!!! Violet and her team went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. I know at the beginning this felt like an indulgence but honestly the best money spent and a MUST have team on the wedding day. Even my husband will tell you this. I feel like they covered everything from the obvious to things we didn't know we needed- from the steaming of dresses, tuxes, small alterations, mints, stains. Bandaids, Kleenex to lidocaine for sore feet, baby powder and blister pads and more - they were literally there for everything . Priceless!!! read more

Heidi is the best in the business. She has so much experience and her attention to detail is amazing. I feel so lucky that we got to work together. She was always so patient and kind throughout the process and make sure my wedding dress fit perfectly. Her onsite services are worth their weight in gold. Being a wedding planner, I've seen so many wedding dress disasters, so having Heidi onsite to ensure everything is perfect and that you look amazing on your wedding day is a must. Thank you Heidi!! I appreciate all of the long hours you put in to make my dress perfect! read more

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I used The Wedding De-Tailor and I cannot imagine my wedding without them. Violet was incredible. She went above and beyond. Steaming all our pieces, helping me change, assisting me with shoes , and even prepping the bridal party. The best decision I made and truly made the world of difference on my wedding day! read more

I'm not sure how people have a wedding without Heidi and the rest of the Wedding De-Tailor team! They were PHENOMENAL and a huge blessing to have on the day of our wedding. Their level of expertise to the details is unmatched and their presence provided great peace of mind. They were working every minute of our wedding - from pressing the attire, fixing dresses, assisting with photos, etc. She gets booked up pretty fast... highly recommend reserving their services early in the process. read more

Heidi and Violet were angels from above on our wedding day! They perfected my dress, tailored my husband's tux, and took care of every last detail. Not to mention they are quality people passionate about their work. Thank goodness Heidi is 5 mins down the road from me. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with her! If you aren't sure, it is so very worth it to budget for these ladies to be there on your big day - saved us and presented us in perfection! Thank you! read more

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Heidi and Megan were lifesavers on my wedding day and my day would not have gone as perfectly if I didn't have their help. If you are considering them, book them! They perfectly steamed the thousands of layers of tulle on my wedding gown as well as all our robes and bridesmaids dresses. They also took care of last minute alterations - sewing a long line corset bra (which they had with them) into one of the bridesmaids dresses so it would be more supportive and stay up. They hemmed the mother of the brides dress. They also let out the straps on a dress that had been too tight. They are also the sweetest people and stayed with me through my wedding day to carry my train, do my bustle, and just make sure I looked perfect!!! I cannot thank them enough!! read more

We first heard of The Wedding DeTailor through our wedding planner since we were having a Napa Valley destination wedding and are originally from Boston. I knew I would be flying with my dress and given the uniqueness of the material, that it would need to be professionally pressed/steamed before the big day. I spoke with Violet about different packages and ended up booking them for my dress and my husband's tuxedo since we were also flying with that. I also was going back and forth for months on what my "something blue" could be and Violet suggested a small monogram on the inside of my dress. It was perfect! We decided on a font and she sent me a sketch of it and we decided to do my new initials so I had my something new and my something blue! We flew into Napa on Monday and our wedding was on a Friday. The original plan was to drop off the dress and tux on Wednesday and pick up on Thursday afternoon. When we got to our hotel on Monday my sister and MOH had a little meltdown because her bridesmaid dress was altered terribly. I asked her to put it on for me and I agreed that it has been altered too tight and it bunched up in the front which made the dress look very unflattering even though my sister is tiny! I immediately called The Wedding DeTailor and Heidi said she would be able to squeeze us in on Tuesday to take a look at what was going on with my sister's dress. We showed up on Tuesday and Heidi worked her magic on my sister and started undoing (right in front of us) a lot of the stitching the former tailor had done! She is highly recommended and so we knew we were in good hands. As I went to show her my dress for the scheduled pressing and monogram I noticed that during the transport my dress had ripped and the front of it got all bunched. She had me put on the dress and she again started to work her magic and undoing all of the terrible work my Boston tailor had done. You would think as a bride, 3 days away from her wedding, and seeing someone completely undo previous alterations, that I would be a complete wreck - wrong! I was suddenly so calm and knew that she would do everything she could to make my dress look perfect. My sister and I came back on Thursday as planned to pick up both dresses and were blown away by the outcome. Both dresses (and the tux) were perfect! Had I lived in Napa I would have used them for all of my alterations - but I am so glad and thankful that they were so accommodating and helpful during such a busy time! They even picked up my dress the day after my wedding at my venue and shipped it out for preservation (something I hadn't even thought of)! They go above and beyond and really care about the intricate details in their work - and it shows! read more

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The Wedding DeTailor came highly recommended by my wedding coordinator at Auberge du Soleil, therefore I knew these ladies were the best in the business - they did not disappoint! I hired Violet and her team for the day of the wedding to press my dress, my husband's tux and the wedding party dresses. Violet emailed me the second my dress came via FedEx from NYC and assured me it would be delivered to Auberge in pristine condition the day of my wedding. They perfected my dress! Not a single wrinkle, every single detail was taken care of including my husband's tux. This service is a must on your wedding day - I was that bride that did not know what a bustle was... Violet was my cheerleader and my guardian angel on my wedding day. She made me feel at ease and calmed my nerves. She made sure I looked great in my photos and was so sweet and fun! Reminding me that this was my day and to not worry about a thing! I cannot thank the Wedding DeTailor and Violet enough! They girls are amazing and truly make you feel special on your wedding day. read more

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This took me a while to write. Heidi altered a very expensive brides maid dress for me with very detailed bead work that was all the way to the floor. I know this would be a big job so I found Heidi through yelp and was so happy with her work. She re-threaded every line of beads that she had to cut to shorten the dress. While some of the other women went with cheaper, less detailed alterations, they were loosing beads and strings through the night, my dress was done right and I'm so happy to have this beautiful dress for future events. Thanks Heidi. Im also a hair stylist and I work on site weddings and I've seen Heidi and her team at work for some same day dress alterations, and their work is stunning. I always recommend her. read more

Heidi of SewHeidi Wedding De-Tailor is a complete lifesaver and a gem! I had a very disappointing experience with my wedding dress. The designer's production house made my dress incorrectly twice! I'm talking completely wrong fabric the first time, and then adding Crinoline between the liner to a dress that was meant to drape on the body; it was actually quite alarming. There wasn't enough time for them to make a third, so the end results were I was given the sample dress of the one I ordered at a discounted price, which was 2 sizes too big. The bridal salon, with only a week to turnaround alterations before I left for my wedding, had done an okay job, but I still had many concerns with the way my dress when I left (to tight here, too loose there, bunching around the waist, pulling of fabric). It was disappointing and stressful! Thankfully, I knew of Heidi and her good reputation as I was referred and had engaged her services for the day of the wedding. SO with a little hope, I called her up when I arrived to California (with only 4 days before my wedding!) to see if she had time to possibly fix my dress. I can't tell you how fortunate I was that she was available! She had me try on my dress, accessed the issues, said to come back in 1 hour, and presto... in a little under 2 hours of seeing her, I came back to try it on again and it fit like a glove! I felt so relieved, beautiful and COMFORTABLE in my dress for the first time! Heidi saved us numerous of times the day of the wedding as well. Some examples: The boys had forgotten cuff links... she made them some. My mom's wrap was too clunky... she fixed it... My father-in-laws shirt was too tight around the neck...she moved the button. My bridesmaid's bra straps were sticking out from her dress... she built in straps to hold them in place. This was in addition to the steaming and pressing of all of our bridal party's attire the she and Violet did, assisting at the shoots, and just being so great to me and my family! Violet was even so kind to bring me a glass of champagne after seeing how nervous I was after a few bridal portraits, before heading out to do our first look. Not only is she a true miracle worker, she and her daughter, Violet, have such beautiful and welcoming spirits; I felt instantly comfortable with both of them the instant I meet them. It was as if they were a members of my family (ones I like that is!). Not only were Heidi's talents extremely appreciated, but her incredible energy was priceless to have around amongst the chaos. It was like she sensed any tension and magically, she flashed her calming smile and shared a few words and somehow everyone was smiling. If you want peace of mind on your wedding day, she is your lady! I give her and Violet my upmost recommendation and admiration! Tom and I LOVE YOU!! read more

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After falling in love with a dress online and searching for something similar for months (because I could not justify spending that amount of money on a dress!) I found my dream dress second hand on the other side of the world (the designer doesn't sell in this country - go figure) in close to my size - I jumped on the opportunity without thinking twice. Heidi & her team not only made my dress look like it was designed specifically for my body - but they were so kind & sweet to deal with throughout the entire process. The Napa fires hit while my dress was with Heidi - she called to let me know that she took it, along with the other dresses in her possession, to a hotel room out of town so that they were all safe from the smoke & fires. Heidi finishes her alterations with a special touch - a little 'something blue' embroidered inside the gown. She even managed to turn my request of a hot dog along with our initials in it into a classy detail. I cannot sing enough praises - GO SEE HEIDI FOR YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS! read more

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I was lucky enough to meet Heidi at a bridal show earlier this year. I ultimately chose another tailor that was closer to my home than Heidi, this was a mistake. Thank goodness I had met her a few months prior because I now needed her to fix some of the work that had been done poorly. Heidi was happy to take on the project of rescuing my dress, she corrected a very tricky neckline, smoothed out an even trickier bodice, and expertly added button tape down the back zipper. She then patiently tutored and encouraged me to take on a few details that I wanted to do myself, astounding!! It is rare that someone with so much skill is so generous, accessible, and kind. She is a blessing to the wedding world, and I feel very fortunate to have worked with her! read more

Okay I would have been an absolute nut job on my wedding day if it had not been for Heidi! I live in Orlando and got married in Napa without ever visiting there before so needless to say I was a little overwelhmed with figuring out how to get my dress there (from Charlotte, NC...long story) and how to get it fixed up and ready to go for my big day all within my first 5 days of ever being in Napa. Heidi was really great about coordinating details over the phone with getting my dress shipped straight to her and she already had it steamed and ready to go for one last fitting once i arrived in Napa. Day of my wedding she brought the dress over and did any last little touch ups I wanted so as you can imagine with all of the one million other things going on it was a load off not having to worry about the dress looking great..and looking great on me! Stop reading reviews and just call Heidi. She'll take care of the rest! read more

Amazing service! I can't believe something like this exists. This is a one stop shop to get you prepared for your big day and they come to you!!! It should be mandatory. The girls are so nice and made our dresses look like they're off the runway! Thank you so much for your service for our Yountville wedding! read more

Absolutely exquisite attention and a dream to work alongside!

If you are having a wedding in Napa Valley, RUN to the phone and book Heidi! She is so very talented and so much fun to be around and completely takes the stress out of pressing expensive dresses and tuxedos. Heidi came to our house and transported all of the dresses and tuxes to Beaulieu Garden and when we arrived she was ready to dress The Bride, my daughter. It was wonderful to just watch and not have to tie bows and adjust the train....Heidi also makes beautiful pocket scarves...she is incredibly creative in making up individual monograms, but in our case she recreated the monogram my daughter and her now husband had designed. Heidi stayed throughout the ceremony and following photos bustled my daughter's dress for dinner and dancing. It was so stress-free and wonderful to have all of those things taken care of and MOB didn't have to do a thing except admire the Bride and Groom. Heidi, thank you! You were a magnificient part of our team!! read more

This review is LONG overdue. Last September I received my wedding dress in the mail that I had purchased from a beautiful boutique in New York City. I was so excited to have finally received my dress and to try it on! Unfortunately when I did, I was less than impressed and did not feel beautiful at all. I was swimming in it. I thought, this must just be what it's like; you go to a wedding dress boutique, pick out your dress, and they order you a size larger than you really are so that the tailor can fit it to you. Well, it's not, and I learned that from Heidi Johnson. Heidi and the Wedding DeTailor was recommended to me through a dear friend of mine. When I had my initial fitting with her she told me that my dress was so extremely large that she would have to take the entire dress apart in order to make it fit. As it turns out, this commonly happens when brides go to get their wedding dress. The Sales Associate will recommend a size larger than what's appropriate, and it ends up costing the bride so much money in tailoring fees. Instead of settling to take a part my dress, she made a phone call to the boutique with my measurements, which had not changed since I had initially purchased my dress, and proved that I should have received the size smaller. She told them that this would have saved me on tailoring fees. We ended up on a Skype conference with the designer (in New Zealand!). Eventually, I was sent the correct size, and only a bit of tailoring was needed. Heidi Johnson is not only a fantastic tailor, but she is an amazing consultant for wedding dress shopping. I was so lucky to have found her. I truly believe that if it wasn't for her, I would not have felt so wonderful on my wedding day. Thank you SO much, Heidi! read more

Oh goodness, where to start with Miss Heidi....I work for a wedding coordinator here in Sacramento and we had a huge wedding in the works in Napa, naturally with a huge wedding comes a lots of dresses and suits from the bridal party. Since we are not from Napa, we didn't know where to go to find help pressing and steaming the gowns and suits, but then I found Heidi. She is an absolute doll and pleasure to work with, she even came and met me at my hotel and picked up everything and took it to her house and steamed it (for an amazing price at that). She is so tentative to her brides and goes the extra mile to make sure their wedding day goes without any snags. She even sewed the prettiest monogram into our bride's gown to make it extra special! I recommend her 100%. read more

Heidi and Violet were wonderful and easy to work with. They showed up on time, pressed and steamed my wedding dress and my maid of honor's dress, and my dress looked amazing once they were done! Especially for those who don't live in Napa or the bay area, this was a super-convenient service and comparable to going to a dry cleaners. read more

Heidi and Violet are the best!! After being turned away from three other places due to it being so last minute, I stumbled upon Heidi, and thought I'd give her a call. When I first called her, she informed me that she only did alterations on wedding dresses, not bridesmaids dresses and proceeded to recommend another place. It just so happened that I was in the exact parking lot of the place she suggested. I let her know they had turned me away and she said "come on over". Heidi said that my dress looked and fit beautifully, and did not recommend any major alterations.However, she suggested the side slit needed to be evened out just a bit and to give her 30 minutes to fix it. She only charged me $25. None the less, these two wonderful ladies were willing to help out a complete stranger with "major" or "minor" dress issues. I'm so thankful for this act of kindness. Mexico here I come!! read more

Heidi does wedding dress magic. Out of everyone I worked with for my wedding Heidi was the most attentive and helpful of all our vendors.

I contacted Heidi just days before our wedding needing my dress, the groom's suit, and 2 bridesmaid dresses steamed and pressed for our big day. I'm not sure how I let such an important detail slip my brain, but Heidi responded to my inquiry the same day and everything went off without a hitch. She was very accommodating with our schedules, and I cannot thank her enough!! read more

As a wedding planner, I I have worked with Heidi now for about 10 years. She has helped so many of my clients with alterations on their wedding day, pressing the brides gown to the entire bridal party, adding a custom monogram to the brides gown and grooms suit, assisting with any last minute clothing details to just being an overall sweet woman to have around. She has a very calming demeanor, she keeps the bridal party on time, and she helps the bride get dressed, assist with photos and relieve the tension between the bride and the mother of the bride. I can not imagine not having Heidi at a wedding, she is a godsend. And she altered my wedding dress I bought in Switzerland and I could not have been more happy. read more

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Heidi will take your wedding dress and elevate it to the next level. She created the most wonderful bustle for my dress (+ altered it to be perfect to my body). She is a joy to work with. She also took my mom's wedding dress and made 2 ring bearer pillows from it that will be passed down forever. Her daughter Violet was my day of concierge service-- and all I can say is WOW. Anything you needed she had, she was fun, calm and made sure everyone looked their best. Although pricey, this service is well worth it and made me not worry about a thing! Thank you to both of you for making my wedding day so perfect! read more

Heidi was awesome! I had a very difficult dress, and she worked effortlessly on it. She definitely went above and beyond adding modifications to make it just right that I didn't even know were possible. She is incredibly experienced, and definitely knows what she is doing. She even went so far as to give me a computerized map on a CD as to how to "bustle" my dress. The cherry on top was the adorable "engraving" of my dress with mine and my fiance's initials on the underside of the gown. I HIGHLY recommend her, and the pricing is very reasonable giving all that she does. I wish my wedding was in town for her to come to and prep me for, but she left me well prepared. I am very grateful to her... she is also very sweet and funny;) Justine Bagley read more

Heidi is awesome! She was recommended to me by a co-worker who had recently used Heidi for her wedding, and was very happy with her. Since my wedding was in Napa, I thought it would be best to have my alterations done in Napa, but I didn't realize what a treat I was about to get! Heidi altered both my dress and my mother's dress. My dress was too big from the start (the dress shop recommended the wrong size), and I was one of those crazy brides who lost as much weight as I could, but Heidi made the dress look like it was made for me. I've recieved soooo many compliments on how the dress looked on my wedding day. I also had an asymmetrical train, but Heidi was able to do a great french bustle. She also put a little monogram of my and my fiancee's initials inside my dress. So cute! The best part was on my actual wedding day, She brought my dress to the wedding and pressed not only my dress, but the dresses of the wedding parties, my mom and my mother in law. She helped me get into my dress, and came to the photo sessions to make sure that the dress fell correctly in the pictures so it would photo well. She had an assistant with her that day, who was also awesome, and the two of them brought me water and tissues between pictures, it was so nice of them! One of my favorite memories from working with Heidi came after the ceremony. My dad had stepped on the back of my dress and ripped some off the tulle underneath, and Heidi sat next to me as we went to another photo location an sewed the torn tulle back together! After pictures were done, she bustled my dress, gave me hug and went on her way! I highly recommend using Heidi if you are getting married in the Napa area. You are in good hands with her! read more

Heidi is awesome!! She is not only very knowledgeable about what she does for a living but she is also very sweet!! I can not believe what she did with my wedding dress I bought used and on line. Thank you Heidi for making my special day even more special!! I truly felt like a princess that day!!! read more

So much more than a tailor, Heidi is a dreamer and a friend. This woman made my wedding dreams come true. She is creative, genuine and precise. She will not let you down. And I found her on Yelp. I planned my wedding, alone, a nation away from the venue and from my family and friends. Heidi not only took the time to get to know me and my style, she delivered on time and in the best quality one could imagine. She took JCrew gown and made it more "me" then it was to begin with. AMAZING. This woman is amazing. Even with a creative writing/literature degree, I still cannot describe what this woman did for me. She was a friend, a dreamer, and a d^mn good tailor. read more

Heidi provided pressing services for our wedding and did an excellent job! I appreciated that she helped me when I found I needed last minute attention to my dress that was more complicated than I thought. Don't be discouraged if it takes a while to hear back from her. She is busy because she does a good job and I would definitely use her again. read more

I was referred to Heidi by a bridal salon in Petaluma and I tell you, it was fate. My dress was delivered 4 weeks before my wedding and I needed someone I could trust to help me! When I talked with Heidi on the phone the first time, I knew it had to be her. She was very busy with many other brides, but was able to squeeze me in, I am so grateful she did! Heidi takes such great care with what she does, making sure every little beautiful detail is just right. She made me feel comfortable, knowing I was in good hands. This took so much stress off of me during that final stretch! My dress fit me absolutely perfectly, I couldn't have been happier! She also helped me with a special gift for my groom, embroidering our initials, lace from my dress and some sentimental items onto a handkerchief. Heidi is incredibly talented, but she is also so special and such a pleasure to now know. Thank you SO MUCH Heidi!!! read more

Heidi and her team are absolutely amazing! I don't know where to begin. She steamed and pressed everything I needed and went above and beyond helping with things I never thought of. Adding a flower to my flower girls dress, bringing me and my bridesmaids shawls to keep us warm. Helping me around in my dress day of. She's amazing and a dream to have on your big day! Would use her for every event if I could!!! Highly recommend!! read more

We had Heidi do the alterations on our dresses as well as attend the wedding (I'm the mother of the bride). Heidi was wonderful through the whole process. My daughter's train was asymmetrical, but Heidi did a fabulous job of bustling the dress. My daughter lost 10 lbs, and it changed the way the dress fit, but Heidi did a great job of making her dress look like it was made for her. Heidi came to the wedding and pressed all the dresses, dressed the bride, mother of the bride and bridesmaids, and attended to several small details (such as putting the corsages the MOB, MOG, and all the grandmothers). She was ready with a stool for the Bride to sit on while she was waiting for the ceremony to start. She was with us while the bride was transported to the ceremony and stayed to bustle her dress and ensure she wasn't wrinkled after pictures. She's worth every dime! read more

Heidi did an amazing job tailoring my wedding dress! She came up with such a creative and unique way to bustle a very challenging dress and it looks perfect. She went above and beyond the week before the wedding when the dress didn't fit quite right (because I lost a few extra pounds) and she fixed it in 2 days, along with another dress that didn't fit! Her prices are very reasonable and she is the nicest person you'll ever meet! Thanks a million Heidi!!! read more

Thanks for being so meticulous, supportive and amazing!! You walked me all the way down the aisle (practically) so I would look my best. Thank you for your beautiful work!! read more

Heidi Johnson and her daughter were WONDERFUL. They recently helped at my daughter's wedding at Meadowood, St. Helena. I had forgotten the Ring Bearer's bow tie and they had about 10 minutes before we walked down the aisle, and they created one out of ribbon from the Florist! They are an AMAZING team! We certainly appreciated their services! They kept the bridal party lookin' great read more

I live on the east coast and recently got married in Napa. Heidi was fantastic! She let me ship my dress to her in advance and then stored my dress, brought it to me the day before my wedding and pressed not only my dress but all of the wedding suits and other family member dresses. Heidi made the extra effort to send me a picture of my dress when it safely arrived at her house and even embroidered my groom's and my initials inside my dress after receiving my permission. It is such a special, extra little detail and was in blue so helped fulfill my something blue. :) Heidi was efficient and did a beautiful job pressing my dress, which included feathers and some other details that required extra attention. read more

Our daughters wedding dress had to be packed in a suitcase and flown across the United States. Luckily for her, Heidi was ready and able to meet her at The Lodge at Sonoma to steam and iron the dress so that the gown and the bride were ready for photos. Heidi was professional and reasonably priced, and very accommodating. read more

I was referred to Heidi by Auberge Du Soleil. She was on the preferred vendor list. I am SO glad they recommended her to me. She absolutely saveed my life. After having my dress altered by someone else, and they absolutely ruined my dress. Heidi came to the rescue. Not only did she fix what damage was done to my dress. But she was the biggest help on my wedding day. She showed up with my dress pressed and steamed, freshened it up even more when she got there, help me get into my dress, help me walk down a steep gravel path to get to my ceremony. AND as I was walking down, my shoes started to slip off my feet, and within a matter of seconds, she had a solution to get my shoes to stay comfortably on my feet. This woman is an angel. The best money you can spend is to have Heidi at your wedding helping you out with any little mishap that may come up. Shes such a pleasure to work with. I can't imagine not having her at my wedding. THANK YOU HEIDI!! read more