Every couple wants their wedding to be perfect down to even the slightest detail. One of the best ways to ensure you look and feel your best is by opting for custom alterations for the garments you’ll wear on the big day. When soon-to-be-married couples in New York City want to tweak their outfits, they turn to the experts at 6 Avenue Tailor. Below, the professional staff offers advice to consider before taking your wedding garments in for alterations.

3 Ways to Prepare for Custom Wedding Alterations

1. Leave Plenty of Time

Give yourself plenty of time to complete your alterations prior to your wedding. In addition to the time it will take your Midtown tailor to make adjustments, there are other factors like weight fluctuations or fitting issues that may require additional work. Generally, it’s advised you bring your garments in for custom alterations two or three months from your last fitting.

2. Bring a Guest

Bring someone with you to fittings for a trusted opinion. After all, two pairs of eyes are better than one when it comes to catching small details that need attention from your tailor. However, too many opinions may end up causing unnecessary stress. So, instead of inviting all your bridesmaids, consider bringing just one trusted relative or friend.

3. Take Your Accessories With You

Finally, remember to bring key accessories with you to your custom alterations fittings. For both brides and grooms, this includes the shoes you plan on wearing—this is crucial, as it will ensure your garments are tailored to the appropriate length. Additionally, the bride-to-be should also bring the exact undergarments she plans to wear to ensure they fit under the dress. Having your veil and jewelry at later fittings can also help you get a complete picture of the overall look before the big day. 

Your wedding is a huge day in your life, and it should never be marred by an ill-fitting dress or tuxedo. For over 30 years, 6 Avenue Tailor has been Manhattan’s one-stop shop for everything from suit and wedding dress alterations to jean resizing and hemming. They also provide rush and same-day service to ensure you look your best, even with time constraints. Give the custom alterations team a call at (212) 593-1925 to schedule an appointment, and visit their website to print a 10% off coupon to bring along with you to your first fitting.