MODERN EXPERIENCE for the MODERN BRIDE
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Altered for the Altar is a one-of-a-kind alterations experience, unlike anywhere else. Our priority is, and always will be, making our brides’ gowns as beautiful as they are. From start to finish, we focus on creating a seamless, modern experience. We’re talking about the MOST important gown of your life- shouldn’t this be an experience you’ll remember forever? We think so too.
Call us to set up your bridal alterations today! Don't let your wedding gown alterations be just another thing on your to-do list, make it an experience to remember!
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Altered for the Altar is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional service and skilled alterations, particularly for wedding dresses. The staff is described as professional, welcoming, and attentive, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free for brides. Reviewers appreciate the quality of work, customizations like lace sleeves and bustles, and the accommodating atmosphere, leading to confident and beautiful outcomes for their wedding attire. Despite being slightly pricier, the consensus is that Altered for the Altar is well worth the cost for the excellent results and personalized attention provided.Review photos
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Taylor C
5.0
12/28/2024
The girls that helped me with my dress were so sweet and encouraging! And at my final appointment they sewed the comb onto my veil while I was there so I didn't have to do it myself. Thank you all so much!
Erin K
5.0
9/04/2024
I brought my dress to be altered here at the recommendation of my bridal salon, Bridal Boutique of Lewisville, and I am so glad that I did! The folks who helped me made me feel so comfortable as a plus size bride, AND we ended up custom making sleeves with our own custom lace for my dress! I have gotten so many compliments on my dress, and it is all thanks to the team at AFTA! I'll add photos as soon as I get them back!
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Kayla G
5.0
7/08/2024
Had the best experience here. It is immensely clear the staff knows what they're doing. I had a shorter timeline to work with as far as alterations and was a little stressed about making it work, it was no problem for them, didn't even need a rush. They were very professional yet fun to work with. So so thankful I could count on a place like this to alter my wedding dress and leave me with 0 worries that it would be perfect. Thank you!!!!
Sydney B
5.0
6/19/2024
I can't recommend them enough! They did in incredible job with my dress, they were so kind, and they communicated so much about the whole process! They were the best!
E F
5.0
2/28/2024
I cannot recommend enough! They fixed my dress to fit exactly how I wanted, making me feel confident and beautiful. The team was always very responsive and welcoming, doing everything to ensure that I was comfortable at each fitting. Worth every penny and the studio is SO cute! Made for an awesome experience, every single time.
Alli M
5.0
9/25/2023
The salon is adorable and very professional. It is evident that the staff is experienced and knows what they are doing. I experienced excellent service throughout all of my appointments and my dress fit perfectly at the final fitting.
The original estimate ended up being the total I paid in the end without any last minute additional fees, which I really appreciated.
Hannah W
5.0
7/07/2023
Altered for the Altar did a wonderful job on my wedding dress! They were recommended by my bridal shop. They listened to my concerns and were very patient when I made a decision on the type of bustle. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel so confident in my dress. Definitely recommend!
Ciara B
3.0
6/06/2023
I had an overall good experience here getting my wedding dress altered. The staff was very friendly and started appointments on time. I got my dress from Kleinfeld in NY. I had 3 total alteration appointments and just needed the dress shortened and sized down.
The reason I give it 3 stars is because the final fitting there were a few issues with the neckline and sides. When my friend pointed it out to the seamstress, the seamstress would say that’s how it has to look because of the structure of the dress although the other side did not look like that. The seamstress would then try and use her hands to maneuver the dress to try and fix the issue. My friend suggested she sew the mistake which the seamstress did while the dress was on my body. She did it very quick and I assumed she had fixed the issue.
When I tried my dress on for the wedding day, that same issue was still there. My wedding planner actually had to use pins to try and hide the issue as it was front and center of the dress. This was disappointing to me because I loved my dress so much and this small issue that I asked to be fixed by the seamstress was not fixed properly. It seemed like the neckline of the dress was sewed offset or just not efficiently. I ended up messing with it all night until the point I did not care anymore. It may seem small but it was very frustrating to mess with all night considering this was a high quality dress that did not have this issue before being altered. I will attach one of my wedding photos that shows the issue.
Again, I truly had a good experience here. I just wasn’t 100% satisfied with the outcome.
Vendor response 06/06/2023
Hi Ciara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We truly strive...
to be the best we can be for all of our brides so we take reviews like this very seriously. I know that we were already able to apologize to you on the phone as well for having you leave your experience with us as anything short of amazing. I know we tried our best to encourage support options for this gown during your fittings as this gown did lack proper structure to fully support a breast on its own. It is also a little tricky to make sure the gown is placed on the body correctly so as to want to hug the breast properly. We know these styles are beautiful and very popular so we truly try our best to give support and offer advice for these situations!
We did hear your concerns at the final fitting and wanted to make sure to properly address them and make minor adjustments with you. After taking the time to address all of your concerns at the final fitting we left with what we believed to be a well fitting gown. We do pride ourself on having a full team that is able to efficiently and effectively fix minor alterations at a final fitting to better serve our brides. We still QC and check everything that is done during these fittings and ensure all work is sent out at a high quality service. We hope this service makes our brides experience less stressful and easier, but we apologize for falling short with your expectations.
After reviewing our photos from that fitting the gown also fits and hugs the breast when seated properly. So we genuinely sent you out for your wedding day in what we believed and still believe was a properly fitted gown. (The knot does not allow us to provide our photos for a point of reference). We sincerely apologize that it was not able to be put on accordingly the day of. This is something we will review and strive to be better at explaining with future brides. We truly enjoyed working with you and getting to know you. We did speak with you this morning and know the day was still amazing and we are so happy you had a great wedding day! CONGRATS again on your new marriage, we wish you all the best!
TEAM AFTA
Jennifer T
5.0
5/14/2023
Altered for the Altar has an amazing staff that makes the experience perfect. It didn’t matter who I talked to each time I went in, all the ladies were lovely. Alterations can get expensive, but they produced amazing results for such a reasonable price. Thankfully, I didn’t need a lot of work done on my dress, but looking around at the other ladies getting alterations, I was amazed at the work they do and how all the brides were just glowing. For all my friends who are getting married in the area, I always recommend Altered for the Altar.
Taylor H
5.0
5/07/2023
Altered for the Altar did a phenomenal job completing my wedding dress alterations! They were always professional, responsive and friendly, and truly listened to what I wanted! I would highly recommend using them for all of your alteration needs!
Calee L
5.0
5/01/2023
I absolutely loved my dress. But I wanted long lace custom sleeves, a bustle and hemming of several complicated layers of horse hair material. They did this flawlessly. I had 4 alterations appointments with them, as they triple checked what I wanted throughout the entire process. They added a gusset so I could have my long lace sleeves but also had the freedom of movement I needed to dance and raise my arms with no tension (a longstanding issue as a girl with bigger arms). They also celebrated me in each appointment, offering consistent excitement to keep me going. I felt like a princess and would recommend 100%.
Brittany C
5.0
3/08/2023
Such a wonderful experience literally every time I walked through their doors. Everyone is so sweet and honestly - they just get it. There were so many times when I was so stressed out about how I looked in my gown, and they knew just what tweeks to make to make it the gown of my dreams. Everyone is so encouraging, but also honest! They truly do want to create the gown of your dreams and also make you feel beautiful in the dress of your dreams.
Marley W
5.0
1/25/2023
I had a wonderful experience here. The local designer shop for my couture dress recommended AFTA, as I did not want to put this altering job just anyone's hands. They did a fabulous job!! Quality.
Nicole W
5.0
1/24/2023
I felt like a queen every time I walked into this shop and their work was perfection! I had to go to my fittings alone since my family lives out of state, but the ladies here made me feel so special at every visit. By the time they were done, I was even more in love with my dress, and it was perfect for my wedding!
Belinda S
5.0
11/05/2022
Awesome store, located in the design district, which helped make every fitting feel like a fun event! Champagne on every visit, friendly and professional staff. The dress looked beautiful and fit me perfectly. They aren't the cheapest, but I felt like the amount of paid was totally worth it.
Kelly H
2.0
10/27/2022
Waaaaaay overpriced, they didn’t listen to what I was saying about my dress. I cried at the cash register when they told me the price and basically they told me to step aside so they could ring other people up. I was definitely just a number at this store which is really sad because I had so many friends recommend them. However, all my friends did say it was overpriced for them too. I found someone else for half the price. And they actually cared about me as a person and listened to my concerns and wants.
Avery F
5.0
10/24/2022
I’m so happy I got to use Altered for the Altar for my wedding dress! They did such a great job, as my dress needed quite a lot of work. When I picked my wedding dress, I was concerned how the bottom was see through and wondered how I would add support, as I had a spaghetti strap dress and a low back. Altered for the Altar exceeded all my expectations and the dress was absolutely perfect. Just a general tip for brides: bring someone with you that is familiar with sewing/alterations. I’m so happy I had my mom there, she noticed some minor things I would have missed if she wasn’t there. Also, the shop recommended that my maid of honor record them bustling my dress. I’m so happy we did! She was able to reference the video and practice on the dress before the wedding day. I highly recommend!
Sheena W
5.0
6/29/2022
I brought my dress in to have the length hemmed and a bustle put in. Apparently, the corset needed to be brought in as well. I paid in full at my first fitting. I returned for the second fitting to approve changes. When the dress was being hung back up by the associate, the dress ripped where the loops were sewn to hang. I spoke to the owner, the next day, when I placed a frantic call. She assured me that everything would be perfect. I went to the final fitting and the dress looked great. Not a single thing wrong. Due to my first dance being a waltz and my gown design (ball gown) I needed the back bustle to be adjusted several times during the fitting. Instead of the original 7 point bustle, they put in 13! The owner made sure I was happy and that I got exactly what I wanted before I left. At the end, my garment bag ripped as they zipped it so they gave me a new one because they partner with the boutique my dress was made at. Everyone worked hard to make sure my dress was perfect and I really appreciate their efforts!
Shivanie G
5.0
5/13/2022
The folks at AFTA are amazing! We had an amazing time during every fitting and each time I tried on my dress it just got better and better. My dress turned out amazing. It fit me like a glove; better than I imagined it would fit. It was worth every penny!
Kellie J
2.0
5/12/2022
Unfortunately, the seamstress services provided by Altered for the Altered was disappointing and all around, terrible. I expected a certain level of service because they’re located in the design district right next to the best bridal shops; however, my experience was chaotic, unprofessional, and extremely stressful. I chose this seamstress because they were recommended by my dress shop and their website promoted specializing in undergarments. My alteration request was a bodice fit and a higher slit. I was hoping that a spanx suggestion or a specialized undergarment would help the overall look of the dress but come to find out, they don’t really specialize in undergarments, they just hang them
in their shop for sell. During my 1st fitting (and the many subsequent that followed), I felt very rushed. It was obvious they were shuffling girls in and out constantly. I felt like just another number to them rather than getting the custom “bride experience” you get at nearby dress shops. They talk about the 2nd fitting being a “test fit” but my dress was so unaligned and deconstructed to a point where I was almost in tears. Rather than being understanding or expressing any empathy, they just shrugged and said “didn’t you read our policy?”. As professional seamstresses, surely they know that dress fittings can be highly intensive and stressful situations but regardless, Altered for the Altered communication skills were downright rude, disrespectful, and bad! I had to schedule another “2nd 2nd” fitting as they call it. When I came back I’ll admit, the dress looked better but still needed a couple of minor adjustments. So when I came back for what should’ve been the last and final fitting, I was hopeful to have been wrong about my initial impressions. To my horror, nothing I had requested had been done, they forgot about my bustle and they brought me two other brides veils. The owner, Ruth, showed me that although they she had written down the minor dress alterations at my 2nd 2nd fitting, nothing had been done. There was no apology, just a suggestion that I come back for a “Final final” fitting. Its clear they had taken on too many brides and their quality and service was suffering severely. When I tried scheduling my final final fitting, their schedule was full and they wanted me to come back 1 day before my wedding. I told them that was too close so they reluctantly gave me an earlier slot even though it was their fault I was having to come back for a 5TH TIME! When I came back, they made me sign a form to leave with the dress stating that I was happy with the service but, in all honestly, I would’ve done anything so I could take my dress and leave. I literally had run out of time to have the perfect fit dress. I felt it was important to tell my story because I wasn’t alone in this impression. I would NOT recommend Altered for the Altered and think bridal shops should take them off of their preferred vendor list. They are not good. It was the absolute worst alteration experience I’ve ever been through and talking to other brides, this is not normal and there are much better places to take your dress. I was intimidated by the fees they charged just for an initial opinion so I just choose to trust the process and let them do my alterations. Shop around, make sure you know who is actually doing the alteration work on your dress, and please beware before moving forward with Altered for the Alter.
Vendor response 05/13/2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review your services. As most know, customer ...
service is a very difficult business to be in. It is also one we take very seriously. So to say we are disappointed that this is the experience you feel you had with us is an understatement. We knew from the beginning when you brought your gown in requesting custom changes you had some hesitations.
We knew the under taking of this project was a large one, that would be made a little more difficult by altering the off the rack size to a petite size, as well as modifying the slit, customizing the neckline for your petite frame, reworking the train to suit your specified wants and needs and making a custom veil. At your first fitting we did go over everything and extended your appointment to an hour from the scheduled 30 minutes booked. At the end of your first fitting, upon becoming aware you still had concerns we did offer for you to just pay the consultation fee (which is listed in all of our prep paperwork) before moving forward. We do charge a consultation fee of $100, solely based on the time we take to invest in giving you a proper appointment prior to agreeing to becoming a client. We apologize if this intimidated you, we truly try to make sure everyone is well aware of our process before stepping into our store. We strive to be very transparent with our pricing and process from the very beginning.
As under garments go, we do offer what is available on the market that suits wedding gowns. We worked with you to size what we thought was an appropriate choice for your gown. We thought we had satisfied your needs with this choice and are disappointed to find out you felt otherwise. As a note, revealing gowns have less choices for under garments. But, we do try to keep a modified inventory of the newest and best options available.
We do know the second fitting can be very intimidating. That is why we try to prepare our brides beforehand via in person at the first fitting and in emails leading up to the appointment. Again, we strive to be fully transparent about everything. That includes coming to a second fitting when the gown is in a deconstructive state. Our philosophy is that the bride should be apart of the decision making on her most important gown, in the drivers seat the whole process. This is not something that suits everyone and can be overwhelming. But, it is something we believe in and try to make fun for all of our clients.
After extending your second appointment to an hour and a half, just as we did with the first one, we knew you were still concerned and wary about the changes. This is when we proposed a RE-2nd fitting for you to be able to see a little more work done to the gown and hopefully soothe your worries about the fit. It is also very common for off the rack gowns & gowns with custom work to need this fitting. Especially when the bride is uncertain about the changes she is making to the gown, but we were happy to accommodate at no additional charge so that you would hopefully have a better experience and fit!
At the original final fitting we did have a bustle finished on the gown, but you decided you would rather have the other type of bustle and you were also hoping to have the slit adjusted to be even higher than originally discussed. Additionally, we brought you the custom veil made in house and you were disappointed in the length. Originally cut to 100” after seeing it you hoped it would be shorter. We do cut and make all of our veils in house, so we were able to provide other options and recut your veil at that moment. We are saddened to hear you assumed we had given you someone else’s veil. We can assure you that the veil you saw was custom made to you. Again, even though we had completed the requested changes at the final fitting, we are always happy to make further adjustments when needed. Since you were wanting to make some additional changes we did schedule another final, again free of charge and we were very hopeful that we were giving you everything you had wanted.
From the very beginning your happiness and experience was our number one priority, we are devastated that we missed the mark on this. We truly had hoped that through every “extra” we provided throughout the process we were enhancing your experience and making what we know can be a very stressful time, just a little bit easier for you.
As a small business, we are very invested in our brides and truly are passionate about our work. Behind the scenes this business is run by a family and we truly strive to make everyone that enters feel part of it! We take all feedback very seriously and will be reviewing our process & experience in hopes that no one ever feels the way you did again. We sincerely apologize and hope in spite of this experience you had a great wedding in Hawaii. We truly believed you looked fabulous at the end of the process and hope you felt equally as beautiful!
All our best,
Team AFTA
Kelsey M
4.0
4/05/2022
I chose Altered for the Altar because of their stellar reviews-- my mother and mother-in-laws helped fund my AMAZING wedding dress and I really, really wanted to do it and them justice by employing a highly professional team of alterations specialists. My first appointment left a little to be desired, as I've read in a few other reviews: I felt very rushed and completely unsure about what was happening to my dress, which was frustrating considering the price of alterations and momentousness of this day. But after voicing my concerns via email, the staff was quick to contact me and remedy this. The next two times I brought my mom with me and they were very attentive/answered all of our questions, which I really appreciated. At my last appointment I was afraid my dress was way too tight, which was shocking considering I had purchased a dress size up from my measurements, it fit fine when I took it home from the bridal store, AND I lost a significant amount of weight since then, but it was explained to me that this was normal and I needed the structure to get the desired look, which I understand... but I do think I should have been more vocal about not wanting to feel uncomfortable on my wedding day. I wanted to look like ME, not necessarily what someone else thought I should look like, and I wish we had had more conversations about that before alterations. Also, though my receipt states I paid $100 for altering the shoulders, it didn't quite fit as it should in the shoulder area and I was told I should try gluing the dress to me (using fashion glue of course), so I'm not sure what that $100 went toward. Again, I think it just needed to be explained to me. I know they must be incredibly busy and I did trust their expertise, but at this price point I would have liked to have a more in-depth, in-person conversation of what I was looking for and what was going to happen to my dress. At the end of the day I looked fantastic and I'm happy with my purchase, which is what really matters.
Brittany S
5.0
2/12/2022
The AFTA team made me feel so comfortable from the moment I walked into the doors. I had no idea what to expect as I have never had a dress altered before. My seamstress walked me through the process and told me what to expect at each of my three appointments. It was so fun to see the progress at each appointment! I decided to wear my mom’s veil and they helped me take off the headband and blusher (from the early 80’s haha). At my final appointment, they showed me and my bridesmaids the bustle and made sure we were all comfortable with it and took a video before we left. The dress fit me perfectly and it looked more beautiful than I could have imagined!! You will pay a bit more to get your dress altered here, but it is 100% worth the price based on the customer service and final product. Book your first appointment as soon as you find your dress!
Brittney B
5.0
12/01/2021
Yesterday I picked up my wedding dress and it is PERFECT!! They altered my dress beautifully and were super responsive to my questions and concerns. So thankful I brought my dress to them! Can’t recommend Altered for the Altar enough!
Lisa S
5.0
11/09/2021
The team at Altered for the Altar is a machine in the best way possible! They took care of the alterations on my wedding dress for my October 2021 wedding and I really didn’t have to do any work other than showup, put on my dress, and sip some champagne as they nipped, tucked, and pinned. I really had no idea what sort of alterations were needed on my dress, other than adding a layer of tuelle to the skirt, and the seamstresses knew EXACTLY what to do to make sure it was a perfect fit and that I would look my best in the dress! I am so thankful to her and the AFTA team for ensuring my dress looked perfectly on me so that it will be captured in pictures perfectly forever! I cannot emphasize enough what an efficient operation this team is and it is so helpful to have that level of professionalism brought to something that can be so emotional for so many!
Keaghan S
4.0
10/18/2021
I went here for alterations because it was recommended to me from the bridal salon I purchased my dress from. Overall, they did a good job on my dress. For my final fitting, the dress was nowhere near what I expected it to be and did not look how I wanted it to. After expressing my concerns, they fixed it and I got the dress back 5 days before the wedding. Pricing was higher than I expected as well. The dress did look good for the wedding day though!
Jessica C
5.0
7/03/2021
Wonderful work here! Attention to detail is top notch and my dress fit like a glove.
Leslie L
5.0
6/29/2021
I had a wonderful experience at Altered for the Altar! They are professional, knowledgeable and efficient! Since I was in between sizes, I sized up when ordering my dress so there was quite a bit of material to alter, and by the end of it, my dress fit like a glove. Ruth pays great attention to detail. The customer service is also excellent. Well worth the price - they know what they are doing!!
Shae B
4.0
5/22/2021
Update: I was contacted by Ruth at AFTA related to my review and she was so apologetic and I could tell truly sorry that my experience wasn’t as expected. Although it doesn’t change what happened, it means a lot and says a lot about this business. I am updating my rating and appreciate the followup from AFTA.
I was referred to AFTA for alterations by my bridal boutique A&Be’ and immediately followed them on Instagram and got so excited to work with them. I made my appointment and then had to reschedule due to us postponing due to Covid and they were very professional and easy to work with. When the time finally came, I had my first appointment with Rylee and my second and third appointments with Ruth. Appointments one and two were great, I was typically greeted by Reese
or another friendly face (I can’t remember everyone’s names but all were great!) and offered champagne for myself and my MOH who went to all my appointments with me. During those first appointments we discussed what I wanted done and what they recommended, I sent pictures of changes as requested, they took detailed notes and their own pictures and everything seemed really organized. I did get a phone call from Reese before my final appointment asking me to resend photos that I had sent at my previous appointments but thought nothing of it until I got to my third and final appointment. Unfortunately, my last appointment was the complete opposite of the first two. The main change I had asked for and sent pictures of was not even started or acknowledged as needing to be completed and there were other discussed changes that were not completed. When my MOH and I brought it up I was met with a super unprofessional attitude and treated like it was my fault things weren’t right or completed. And it was simply brought up by us in a non confrontational way. When my MOH asked about the notes and pictures, she was briskly told “I don’t have them.” I honestly was close to tears and just so upset, thankfully I had my MOH there to support. Things calmed down at the end of the appointment and Ruth worked all the changes. My dress still wasn’t exactly what I wanted but I was so ready to get out of there, close was good enough. At the end of the day, the dress fit and was beautiful, but I would have expected a lot more, especially at the price point, I spent more on alterations than the dress itself (Willowby Galatea). I am sure it was just an off day and I know COVID has been so tough, but I unfortunately would not recommend AFTA to other brides.
Rachel K
4.0
5/21/2021
Super nice staff, very fast turn around time! My dress turned out beautifully. Only knock was the price. I got my dress hemmed, and the straps taken in a bit, and it was way more expensive than I expected. Great quality service and outcome though.
Andrea S
5.0
5/19/2021
I finally got to wear my dress after two postponements and it was PERFECT!!!!! This place was so helpful, all my appointments went smoothly and everything I asked for was done perfectly. I am so so so happy w how everything turned out. I hadn’t put my dress on for almost 10 months and it fit like a glove and the bustle was AMAZING. So easy to fix up and it looked awesome. Thank you guys so so much!! Would recommend to everyone!
Christine M
5.0
5/14/2021
Rylee, Ruth & the team at Altered for the Alter were amazing. I am truly grateful for all they did to make my dress perfect. I had envisioned an idea for my dress and when it wasn't fitting just right they worked extra hard to make it perfect. I even had a piece that my mom was making and they worked with us to make sure everything flowed together and fit just right. I can't thank them enough for all they did! They are extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and wonderful human beings. I love supporting talented, women-owned businesses and this is DEFINITELY one you'll want to use for your own wedding. Thank you SO much!
Kaylyn R
5.0
3/19/2021
My initial fitting was great. They did a wonderful job preparing me for the second fitting where my dress would be a little deconstructed so I wouldn’t panic when I saw it. They did an amazing job altering my dress with all the detail it had. You would think we ordered it in the perfect size. I highly recommend them.
Sarah L
5.0
2/07/2021
LOOK NO FURTHER! You won't regret taking your dress here! I was so worried because I bought my dress final sale without realizing that it didn't actually button up all the way in the back, and I was sure I'd have to buy a new dress. I showed up to the shop desperate for a solution, and they provided!! They were able to remove all the lace applique from my dress, restructure the bodice to fit me correctly and add additional material, then sew the lace back on. It sounds simple when I type it, but I'm sure it was no small feat and I was thoroughly impressed. The dress fit like a glove and was so comfortable. Not to mention that the shop is cute, the staff are so kind and made the whole process feel like no big deal, and a glass of champagne during the fitting is a nice touch. I really couldn't recommend them enough!
Lauren C
5.0
1/08/2021
Wonderful experience! Altered for the Altar did an impeccable job on my dress. They made several alteration for a reasonable price and even did some last minute alterations. They are very professional and timely. Great experience and worth the drive to Dallas for me!
Jordanne G
5.0
1/04/2021
I originally purchase my dress from a boutique in Tulsa, OK, and had taken my dress to their local recommended tailor. After ordering the size the boutique recommended, I took it to the tailor and after 30 minutes of struggling, we were unable to get the dress to fit. I left the appointment in tears, and decided, on the recommendation of two friends who had used AFTA, to take my dress here instead (I live in Rockwall, TX, so this was more convenient as well). During my first appointment they were able to zip the dress up (though it was a bit tight) and quelled any anxiety I had about not being able to wear my dress for my wedding day. They saw how worried I was about my dress situation, and were nothing but supportive and kind. I left the appointment feeling worlds better than I did coming in. They were able to fit the dress to me perfectly, I would recommend them to all brides!
Allison T
5.0
12/31/2020
I found Altered for the Altar on social media and then the knot. Ruth and Rylee are the dream team! There staff always make you feel welcome and comfortable. The magic they performed on my wedding dress was stunning as I had to alter the dress several sizes smaller. The design is just as gorgeous as the day I picked out the gown. I recommend them wholeheartedly for your wedding dress needs.
Ryann L
5.0
12/23/2020
My hair stylist recommended Altered for the Altar, they were great! I got everything I wanted fixed and in time! They are fantastic
Victoria M
5.0
11/23/2020
I was nervous that my all satin dress would be hard to alter without leaving marks. They made it even better! My dress fit me so well that multiple friends asked if it was custom. Each fitting was comfortable and had time for lots of questions and photos. It was easy to reschedule when I needed, and I never felt rushed.
Kaitlyn K
5.0
11/16/2020
AFTA was incredible to work with! Being a larger chested bride, I was stressed about adding enough support to my strapless dress to make me feel comfortable dancing the night away at my wedding. AFTA quickly came up with a solution to make my dress fit and support me in all the right places. Every appointment was better than the last and the end product was STUNNING. Thanks AFTA babes!
Alyssa D
5.0
11/15/2020
Can't recommend AFTA enough! I had <8 weeks until the wedding, and needed a bustle and my dress let out some. AFTA got me in right away and worked with my limited timelins, taking beautiful care of my dress. They are amazing at what they do, and take care of their brides.
Brittany D
5.0
11/10/2020
AFTA was incredible. Having your dress during a pandemic certainly isn't easy. AFTA made me feel safe while I was in their shop for my fittings and they did a wonderful job on my gown. My hips are larger than my bust, so my gown needed to be taken in up top and they nailed it!
Madison J
5.0
11/03/2020
AFTA was incredible! I had the best experience with them!
Every appointment was better than the last.
The entire team there is incredible.
Could not recommend them more!
Catrina B
5.0
8/27/2020
AFTA did a wonderful job restoring and altering my mother's dress for my wedding. They made the experience feel very personal and I felt they enjoyed working on my dress just as much as I enjoyed it. The end results were beautiful! I was still able to see my mom in the dress but they turned it into my dress. This is the only place to go for your wedding dress!
Zoë S
5.0
7/18/2020
AFTA is amazing! My dress was not the easiest to create a bustle for but they did a perfect job at a great price. I highly suggest!
Mallory W
5.0
7/11/2020
I had a wonder experience with AFTA for my alteration needs. They were always extremely punctual and did a great job on my wedding dress. From start to finish, AFTA was perfection.
Shelby H
5.0
7/07/2020
They got me on the books within two days of my dress arriving, and I was so very impressed by how quickly their turn around was!
I got my wedding dress back in less than a month so I could have time for bridals.
They completed all alterations that were discussed and their hype girls made such an impression!
Marie J
5.0
5/11/2020
Magic, just pure magic. This store is so precious and so is everything working inside. Ruth is such a doll and truly cares. She is so personable, sweet, and kind. The work that she does and her crew is absolutely amazing! They treat you like royalty.
I had an interesting situation due to Covid and my moving 1,800 miles north east. They were able to do my second and final appointment within a week, and the dress fit like a glove!
I also forgot to ask them to place buttons on the back and they had already done it. It really is the little things. I can not say enough good things about this magical little shop.
You won't be disappointed.
Cheers!
Olivia D
4.0
5/09/2020
Wonderful experience, They put a lot of detail into making sure the dress looked just like I envisioned and fit perfectly! And it was a very clear and easy process.
Haley F
5.0
4/10/2020
Altered for the Alter did an amazing job with my wedding dress! When I originally purchased my dress, I wanted to make some modifications to change the shape of the neckline from a deep U to a deep V, so I purchased some additional lace from my dress designer and put my trust in Altered for the Alter to execute what I was trying to tell them during my first fitting. They were able to make the neckline exactly what I was envisioning, and the additional modifications they made to the fit made the dress fit perfectly!! I am so happy with the way my dress looked and fit in the end, and I would strongly recommend Altered for the Alter to anyone!
Alex S
5.0
3/26/2020
The salon where I purchased my dress recommended Altered for the Altar for my dress alterations. My dress mainly needed the hem and train shortened and bustled. They did a great job and I'm glad I trusted them with my wedding dress!
Emma J
5.0
3/19/2020
Altered for the Altar was fantastic! They worked with me on making sure my dress was EXACTLY how I wanted it to fit. They were very professional and made every appointment quick and easy. Thank y'all so much for everything!
Allisyn S
5.0
1/20/2020
The staff made it such a great experience! I felt so confident leaving my dress in their hands and loved the outcome.
Ariel T
5.0
12/18/2019
By far the best location for any alterations needed for your wedding! I had my wedding dress alterations done and my sister moh dress alterations done here. Such a lovely staff to work with, as well as everything is done in a timely fashion! Ruth and the staff is there to help make everything go exactly how you want. ❤️
10/10 recommend them for all your alteration needs.
Micaela B
5.0
12/07/2019
I am so beyond thankful for Altered for the Altar and absolutely cannot recommend them enough! After going somewhere else for the first part of my alterations (and having the worst experience) my planner recommended Altered for the Altar and my only regret is not taking my dress to them from the beginning. Ruth squeezed me in last minute (10 days before my wedding), and patiently explained why I felt like the dress still wasn’t fitting right and what she could do to fix it. There is no doubt in my mind her and her team could have completely restructured the top of my dress and it would have been flawless!! But, I truly appreciated that she didn’t tell me what decision I should make. She just wanted me to be happy and feel beautiful on my wedding day, I literally cried tears of joy during my appointment. Each and every person we interacted with was kind, helpful and went above and beyond. Wedding planning is already stressful, so do yourself a favor and take your dress to Ruth and her team. I promise, from the second you step in the door you won’t regret it, these ladies are the best in DFW!
Carly S
5.0
12/01/2019
This was the easiest part of my wedding. Altered for the Altar has the process perfected to a science. The appointments were always short and sweet, but I never felt like I was being rushed in and out. My dress fit perfectly and my custom straps were exactly what I wanted.
Kimberly K
4.0
10/24/2019
I had a solid experience with the team at altered for the altar - we had to add in an extra fitting as we couldn't get my top to work. In the end, the top still didn't fit 100% on the day of the wedding but everything else looked great. They are on the higher end price-wise so I would expect a better fit for the cost and that is where the 4/5 comes from.
Casey A
5.0
10/23/2019
I am so happy that I chose to get my dress altered at Altered for the Altar! They worked with my busy schedule and helped to get me in for my three dress fittings. I was a bit clueless to the alterations process for a wedding dress, and they made it all simple and easy for me to understand. They were so helpful in making little changes that I wanted to my dress and gave me options for alterations that I would have never thought about! They were extremely professional and helped me feel comfortable and confident about their work through the whole process. I had a very long train and intricate details all over my dress that I was concerned how they would look after alterations, but they blew me away with how amazing the dress looked. And they made is so easy for me and my bridesmaids to understand how to bustle my dress properly. On the day of the wedding, the dress fit like a glove and I could not have asked for my dress to have looked any better on me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to get their wedding dress altered. Thank you so much for taking such great care of me and my dress!!
Frances B
5.0
10/21/2019
The team at Altered for the Altar are truly amazing! From calling to schedule my first fitting to taking home my dress, the process was seamless! EVERY employee I interacted with was friendly, professional, and genuinely excited for my Wedding Day. Between my first fitting and my last fitting, I lost over 25lbs. They made sure I felt comfortable and looked amazing on my Big Day! My Fiancé (now Husband) cried the moment he saw me walk into the Chapel and whispered that my dress looked perfect. I have Altered for the Altar to thank for that moment!
Maddie M
5.0
10/07/2019
Amazing and perfect work, would never use anyone else! I needed basically every seam on my wedding dress altered (not an easy task at all). My dress is delicately detailed lace that required very delicate work and attention to detail. After the amazing work done by Altered for the Altar my dress was more perfect than I dreamed! Thank you for your amazing work and turning my dress into my perfectly fit fairy-tale dress!
Camille P
5.0
9/28/2019
Turned my oversized strappy dress into the strapless dress of my dreams! I lost 25 lbs so the dress was baggy but they made it fit like a glove! They also sewed in a bustier to give my 32DDDs support. Loved it!
Caroline T
5.0
9/25/2019
They made the process so easy and scheduling was very easy, especially since I live out of town and could only be there at certain times. Each time I came in, the fittings were perfect. Everyone who worked there was so kind and made me feel incredibly comfortable. I highly recommend going here for your wedding dress alterations!
Ashley T
5.0
9/21/2019
Altered for the Altar was a fantastic experience. They are all so nice and accommodating. I came in looking for some customization as far as adding a white backing on the mid section and addition of straps. I was blown away at how beautiful the transformation was. There also was a pink mark front and center on the dress and these wonderful girls were able to recreate the special beading and you couldn’t tell the difference. Wedding dress alterations are expensive, but these women are worth the money!
Zoe G
5.0
8/22/2019
I had my dress altered, my veil touched up, a blusher veil made, my mom's dress altered, and my flower girl dress altered. We had to have everything done in a time crunch, during the middle of wedding season, and they had everything done perfectly and on time! My dress fit perfectly and felt so natural, which is a blessing considering how wedding dresses are.
My flower girl dress was the one that I had worn when I was the flower girl in my aunt's wedding 20 years ago. They kept it in perfect condition and altered it, so that the dress wasn't cut. It fit perfectly on my flower girl and she absolutely loved wearing it!
I am so impressed by the professionalism, kindness, and efficiency that they provided! Love, Zoe Register <3
Savanna O
5.0
8/10/2019
The AFTA team did an amazing job making my dress fit perfectly! I had several guests tell me that my dress looked custom made for me and I told them it practically was! The AFTA team is very nice and they provide great one-on-one attention to make sure you feel good about everything that is happening. Not to mention the custom veils they make in-house for far less than what you would pay at a bridal store. Thank you AFTA!
Krystal C
5.0
8/08/2019
I had two dresses altered by Altered for the Altar and I left very impressed. They came highly recommended by a very well know local gown shop. I am a decently modest woman so I had the front of my dress reconstructed to make it less revealing, which looked very complicated but it came out flawless. The second gown had the back redone and the train removed to make it more comfortable for the reception and it was like wearing Cinderella's night gown! They made me look and feel so beautiful. I honestly couldn't have been happier with the work done on both the dresses. I noticed a lot of the reviews on google were they were expensive and I'd like to say that they absolutely give you what you pay for. If you want it done right Altered for the Altar is where you go hands down. I can't wait to tag them in my bridal album when I get it back from my photographer!
Kellie M
5.0
8/08/2019
I purchased my wedding dress from David's Bridal, and while I obviously wasn't one to splurge on my wedding dress, I knew I needed and wanted the dress to fit my body perfectly in order to feel beautiful and comfortable on my special day. I had heard so many positive reviews for Altered for the Altar and knew I needed to check them out. I went in for a consult and left my dress with them that same day for alterations, because I felt so confident in the amazing service and care they showed during my consult. They worked quickly and didn't make any permanent changes to the dress until after the second fitting to make sure the changes "worked". Prior to my alterations, I was worried about the fit of the neckline and the length of the hem and was fully prepared with my double sided tape, since I am not used to wearing formal dresses, but they adjusted the dress to fit me perfectly and I didn't have any issues with the dress the day/night of my wedding. I also went to the consult and fitting alone due to my mom, sister and bridesmaids being out of town, and I was able to trust and rely on the opinion and advice of the Altered for the Altar team. I definitely recommend this alterations team!!
Rachel H
5.0
7/30/2019
Absolutely loved my experience from beginning to end! I loved going and am excited to be an Altered for the Altar bride!
Cynthia C
5.0
7/21/2019
The team at Altered for the Altar couldn’t be better at what they do! They are so passionate about wedding dresses and really take care of you. They were very clear on their pricing and timing. My dress fit perfectly, and I have them to thank.
Brianna D