Fariba Bridal Alterations & Custom Design

my gown turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. She previously did my sister-in-law's wedding gown and my mother-in-law recommended Fariba to me without hesitation. She'll be my go-to for all my future important occasion alterations!

pliments on it. Fariba and her team were clear on timelines, costs, made suggestions when I needed help, and were so friendly. I highly recommend Fariba for any of your needs!

o able to help restore my mother's head piece so I could wear it on my wedding day. Cannot thank Fariba enough!

our wedding day. They were friendly, made excellent recommendations for how we should alter our dresses so that they fit perfectly, and timely. If you are looking for alterations, we highly recommend Fariba’s.

dding dress to. I'm glad I brought a gown and not a wedding dress for my first appointment with Fariba. I would not recommend this business, the alterations made were acceptable but no better than any other seamstress and cheap materials were used for snaps and fasteners which I'm sure will need to be replaced after a couple of wears. Fariba is a very nice woman and so was her assistant, but the person I had to interface with the most during my appointments was like. astonishingly unkind. I thought maybe this woman had mistook me for someone she deeply loathed. It made the whole experience awkward and uncomfortable and when I went to pick up the dress and noticed they had not made one of the alterations I had requested I was really frazzled and panicked and she only made me feel worse and stupid. I didn't think I was going to get to take the dress home with me but Fariba was able to make the alteration that had been missed in under an hour. However, I was so upset and flustered (and really didn't think I was going to be able to wear this gown to the event I had bought it for) that I didn't do a good job helping Fariba make the measurements to make the adjustments and now its too tight to wear. It's silk and unforgiving, there is also now a snag and run in the patterned silk that wasn't there when I brought it. I would definitely not recommend silk gowns be altered here. Fariba is a really nice lady and the work was acceptable. It would have been fine and I wouldn't have been compelled to write a review but it was really expensive, the mean lady made it really hard to enjoy the experience, and when I noticed the missing alteration she immediately blamed me, even though when she was checking me out after my first appointment I had specifically asked if this small adjustment had made it on to the list. She assured me Fariba had it, which she didn't and is fine, but I really did try to say to this woman "it looks like one adjustment is missing from that list, can you confirm with Fariba" and she didn't and then blamed me for not telling Fariba. It was just the weirdest experience and I'm going to have to take this dress to a different seamstress to fix the last minute alteration. I'm surprised reviews are as glowing as they are and felt compelled to share my experience.

. You always hear these horror stories of wedding gown alterations gone wrong, so of course I was nervous about dropping off my dress. Fariba instantly erased my fears. She and her team are an army of experts, with extremely talented and experienced hands. She took my dress that I was already in love with and when she was done altering it, it was like it was sewn together on my body, that's how perfect it was. The length, perfect. The bustle was BEAUTIFUL. She did a French bustle, so the detailing in the back was preserved. I had a very fitted dress and she altered it in a way that really showed off my figure but gave me tons of movement for dancing. I never want to take it off. Fariba, thank you. Your work made me feel like a princess. You are amazing.

d!), and I was so grateful for their ongoing support throughout the process. The alterations were not cheap, but Fariba and her team did a great job and I would use them again!

hrough the process, has the best fabrics for wedding dresses, and the work is so well done. She executed it perfectly. I couldn’t recommend her more. You will not be disappointed.

tic and extremely knowledgeable. Their talent and experience really showed in the completion of my dress. They made it fit perfectly, and the hem and bustle were perfect! I highly recommend.

ght my gown back to them after the wedding to have it cleaned for resale. Their prices are comparable to other wedding dress alterations in the area.

f my expectations! My dress was altered to perfection! These ladies knew every single thing that needed to be done before I could even figure our which part of my dress didn't fit right. I was in tears during my final dress fitting because it was so beautiful and perfect. Fariba has been so sweet and loving throughout this entire process, and I couldn't thank her and her team enough! I even ended up driving back to Richmond so they could clean and preserve my dress. I trust them with any dress related service now! Thank you ladies!

y hemmed my dress and added additional crinoline layers. My wedding was in October 2020, and I brought my dress to them in January. During that time, I had lost weight, which led to Fariba needing to almost reconstruct my dress's entire bodice! This dress was a very fitted mermaid dress with a long train. She did an AMAZING job with this! I looked gorgeous on the day of my wedding and knew it was a PERFECT fit. Also, Fariba and all of her staff are incredibly nice. They are only looking to make you happy. If I had a slight concern during any of my fittings, Fariba would address it and help solve my nerves. My wedding was in Pennsylvania, and Fariba's team did a fantastic job helping lay my dress for transport. They steamed it here and loaded it into my car. When we got to Pennsylvania, there was not one single wrinkle in my dress. In addition, they made a veil for me that worked great with my dress. I could not be happier with the service provided.

. It had all the beautiful things I wanted (lace back, a detachable train, and a sash), but also fit SO perfectly and putting it on was so smooth and are easy. Whether you need something made or just need an alteration, they’ll make sure it fits perfectly and looks how you want it to look.

urprised to find that the dress was very yellow. It also wouldn’t zip up in the back, so I took it into Fariba with low hopes. However, Fariba was such a godsend. She assured me that she could completely re-do the dress to make it exactly how I wanted it. And she did!! She somehow made it vibrantly white and was even able to re-use all the material from my mom’s dress. Fariba completely understood my vision and brought it to life. I had multiple fittings because she wanted to make sure everything was absolutely perfect. I am so thankful that my wedding planner recommended Fariba! She was also a joy to work with and be around. If you are looking for someone to alter a wedding dress you bought or to completely re-do an old wedding dress, Fariba is your girl. Thank you, Fariba, for the amazing service!!

had two stitches holding them in place which wasn’t working. I noticed that the stitching internal was very loose and looked as if it might come apart. They had to get internal of the chest part and could have easily just placed the boob pads inside where you couldn’t see them. For paying almost $700, the job on my dress does not show the money I spent.

was in great hands! Also, I was planning our Richmond wedding from afar and, in that process, found it funny how inflexible vendors could be to certain days/times...not Fariba! She was so flexible with me and was so kind to allow me to come in outside of normal business hours. That type of service made me comfortable she'd go above and beyond to make sure my dress was perfect and she did - my dress fit perfectly and the bustle was so easy! So happy I entrusted my alterations with Fariba!

that I wasn’t going to be able to achieve the look I was after, and I had never worked with a seamstress before. Let me just say that Fariba put ALL of my concerns to rest. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, as was the rest of her staff. Fariba met my requests with enthusiasm and expertise. I was able to describe what I wanted, and leave her enough creative liberty to achieve a beautiful look. The results were absolutely incredible. Additionally, Fariba made my veil herself - using the leftover lace from my dress. And the veil was absolutely perfect. She was fun to work with, she made me laugh, and I am over the moon with the results. Definitely recommend her and her team to any bride looking to have alterations done!

d picture of it from my first try on at the bridal salon. I thought I could take some crinoline out & it would be flowy & perfect. But it was so heavy. It couldn’t get tight enough to hold it up & feel like it wasn’t falling. Fariba tried EVERYTHING to make it work for me. Finally she suggested trying to switch the fabric of the whole skirt of the gown. All I can say is my dress was everything I dreamed of & it is all thanks to Fariba. Please choose her if you are shopping around. You will not regret it!

s was too big, too long and ultimately too heavy. Fariba listened carefully, explained thoughtfully, and worked quickly to achieve the perfect fit and comfort level. Ultimately, she changed the entire under-structure of the dress...including switching the under-layer fabric from satin to organza and raising the torso of the bodice to give my sister more modesty. The dress still looked exactly as it did when my sister first tried it on and fell in love, but it now fit and moved in a way that made my sister so happy. My mother and I also got our dresses altered and pressed at the same time. Her team was able to accommodate group fittings and made sure all the dresses were ready at the same time. All three of us were extremely happy with the service and product. Thank you Fariba! I have told all my friends to come here should they need anything altered and I cannot recommend her more highly.

n pattern and did it beautifully. They also came up with some great solutions for getting in, and bustling a very heavy gown.

a fantastic job. The detailing was seamless and the straps they made for me looked like they came straight from the designer. Quality work.

eir work was excellent! I received so many compliments about how my dress fit like a glove and hugged in all the right places. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a place to have their wedding dress altered.

tions were incredibly flattering and helped me feel beautiful and comfortable in my wedding dress all day long. I will certainly return for non-wedding alterations. Thank you, Fariba!

y were doing and actually took pride in their work. They took into consideration what I wanted with my dress and their expertise helped guide me. My mom and my sister both brought their dresses for the wedding to get altered here and all three of us were extremely happy with the results. I would 10/10 recommend them to future brides.

ies who work at the shop and Diley who I would talk whenever I called were wonderful, kind, friendly, and helpful. They did a great job altering my dress. They were amazing to work with. Everything went so smoothly with Fariba's shop and the alterations. All the alterations turned out beautifully. They were also extremely flexible when it came to my appointments. I am so happy and fortunate to have had Fariba do my wedding dress alterations. I also bought a wedding dress belt from Fariba that was perfectly sewed into my dress. It was beautiful!! It was such a smooth experience going to Fariba. She is really talented and I highly recommend anyone to go to Fariba for wedding dress alterations.

a lot of changes, and she turned a beautiful dress into an even lovelier dress that looked tailored to me and custom to my style. She is incredibly talented, listens intently to all your needs and dreams/visions, and she continues to work on it if you are not satisfied. She was timely, easy to schedule with, great to get along with, and I even had her make a few keepsake handkerchiefs out of the dress materials. Do not look anywhere else for wedding dress alterations, Fariba is the best and it's worth the price to get it done right.

th my dress. It looked amazing. The entire experience was so easy and stress free. I knew the first time I went to the shop I could trust them to take care of me. I would recommend this place. They won't do you wrong.

ng dresses and know exactly what your dress needs so that it is tailor made for you. I highly recommend Fariba for alterations of all kind, but especially for wedding dresses!

r dresses were flawless and she went the extra mile after my wedding to make sure that repairs were made prior to cleaning and preservation so that, if it is ever needed again, my dress is in perfect condition. If I ever need alterations for a big occasion, I would travel hours to work with Fariba again. There is no doubt that she is the best!

rful customer service and will make you feel like the only bride they are working with.

ive about her dress is to hear that her guests think it was made just for her, and, thanks to Fariba’s, that is what I heard again and again on my wedding day. Thank you so much, Nohra, you were phenomenal and you were such a support for me. I completely trusted your expertise and looked forward to each visit to see what you had done!

nly were the alterations on my dress great, but she also altered my sister's wedding dress (her wedding was 6 weeks after mine), altered my mom's dress for the wedding, made monogrammed handkerchiefs for the men, and modified (and updated) a family veil that my sister and I both wore for our weddings, all of which turned out fantastically. I would without question recommend Fariba!

eality. She exhibited outstanding professionalism, know how, and talent. She made my wedding day amazing..... I am so happy with how things turned out and I highly recommend her without any reservation to any bride . Let Fariba make your wedding day special!!!!

e a glove on my special day, and it looked absolutely perfect in pictures. I only needed one fitting and one final fitting/gown pick-up appointment to make sure everything was perfect, and it was! Now I am going to be in my best friend's wedding and am taking my bridesmaid gown to her as well to alter -- I wouldn't trust anyone else! She is great!

entially created the entire bodice of the gown herself, so quickly, and was so flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. The craftsmanship is superb. I would recommend Fariba to anyone needing any alterations, and would never go anywhere else myself. She was my hero!

altering it you would have thought it had been made for me! I highly recommend her for your wedding dress needs!