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Wedding gowns are an
essential element to all brides on their wedding day. However, wedding gowns
need to be comfortable and express the personality of the bride. Most
importantly, wedding gowns need to fit properly. Ready-made wedding gowns
often require custom alterations.
Bridal Arena offers
professional seamstress services for bridal gowns, evening gowns, prom
dresses and
almost any kind of women's formalwear. Located in Georgetown, Texas, Carol Redman
is an expert seamstress with a passion for perfection. Her credentials
include 34 years of sewing experience along with 24 years of bridal
expertise.
For directions please call 512.627.6758
Visit us at
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Bridal gowns: Aside from the bridal gown, the following are items that you will need for your first
appointment with the seamstress:
Shoes - Must be comfortable for standing, walking
and dancing
Petticoat - Personal choice to complement your
wedding dress
Undergarment - Fitted by a professional;
enhances your
wedding dress and feels comfortable
Also, when calling, the following
information may be beneficial:
Wedding date
Portrait date
Whether you will be
losing weight
If your size changes during your monthly
cycle
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wedding
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Wedding gowns: The standard
alterations on a wedding gown usually are:
Sides
- Let out or take in
Shoulders - Take up
Hem -
From waist or bottom
Bustle - This is where the train is brought
up and attached to the back of the wedding dress, so it is one length all around;
there are several different bustles to suit a bride's
personality:1.) Standard over
2.) Under or southern
3.) Over/southern
4.) French
5.) Gathered (ruffles down to the end of the train)
6.) Sheered southern
7.) Triple sheered southern
8.) Southern French
9.) Belle
10.)Elizabeth
11.)Christina
12.)Anna Belle
13.)Sarah
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bridesmaid, flower girl and mother dresses
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The
standard alterations on bridesmaid, flower girl and mother dresses
are:
Sides - Let out or take in
Shoulders -
Let out or take in
Hem
For the hemming of the
bridesmaids' dresses, the bride should attend the fitting. It is
usually the bride's choice on the length of the dress. This is
something that bride should consider and talk to her attendants about. The seamstress may be helpful by showing the bride different lengths
to be considered. The time of day should also be a
consideration.
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