4.8 out of 5 stars and 57 reviews Best of Weddings (2x).
4.8
(57)8700 East Vista Bonita, suite 276, Scottsdale, AZ
About this vendor
Scottsdale's finest for Custom Wedding Gowns, Bridal Alterations and Heirloom Restyling. We offer expert attention to detail in every aspect of your gown - from fabric selection to exquisite construction and couture techniques. We love to help you bring your vision to life! If you can dream it, we can do it!
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- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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4.8
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My wedding dress was by Pnina Tornei from Kleinfeld and I had to find a seamstress who would handle my dress appropriately. Alisa has been fantastic since day one. She was extremel...
y knowledgeable about all the various fabrics used in my dress and how to work with them. We had a total of 4 appointments and each time she made sure that her alterations met my vision and functionality. By the time we were done, I was in love with the dress all over again! Alisa was not only professional but also very personable and easygoing (she even accommodated my tardiness on two separate occasions). Alisa was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her services, especially if your dress cost you a pretty penny.
In the initial appointment, it was discussed that I needed the bodice taken in, the dress hemmed, a bustle, two layers of crinoline taken out of the skirt and my veil had a small t...
ear at the end that I asked her to fix.
We had appointments every 2 weeks, 3 months prior to the wedding where this was discussed.
Two weeks before my wedding, I went in for my last appointment to pick up the dress. The hem was not complete & was way too long. There was a layer underneath that had not been hemmed at all. We spent an hour and a half while she took fabric scissors to the hem & cut it while I was standing in the dress. The bustle did not hold up the dress up & half of the train was still on the floor. She said she needed more time to finish the hem & I told her the bustle was not what I wanted. She became very defensive, saying it would cost more money (but didn’t know the cost) to “change” the bustle & that Id need to come back the following weekend. While trying to discuss when I’d come back & exactly what needed to happen with the bustle, she started vacuuming while I was talking & acted completely unprofessional.
After leaving that appointment, I was in tears with a pit in my stomach.
I ended up contacting her before the next weekend. On the phone, she told me that she didn’t know how much time the “changes” I wanted to the bustle would take (which to me, these were not changes, they weren’t done right to begin with) & she would call me later in the week to let me know, as she was fully booked the rest of the week with only a couple mid day appointments left & the next Saturday would likely be the only time I could come in. She then told me that at the last appointment, my dress made a mess on her floor with the glitter & lace she cut off. That she usually doesn’t take Martina Liana dresses because they are complicated & she was doing me a favor from the beginning. Which when you’re paying someone a lot of money for alterations, I don’t know how they are doing you a favor?
She was making me feel like this was somehow my fault & told me how tired she was & acted completely frustrated with me. In tears again, I had a pit in my stomach that I’d need to find another seamstress within two weeks of my wedding to finish the dress.
My fiancé ended up calling her because I was so upset. I don’t know what changed, but after talking to him, her script completely flipped. Within two hours of him calling that same day, she called me back saying that she’d have the dress done the same day & that I could pick it up that afternoon.
Of course I went that day to get it. I will say that the hem was done & looked good. The top of the dress fit well. The bustle was still too long, but at that point, anything was better than what she had at the previous appointment. She charged me an extra $610 on top of the original quote for the “change” in the bustle, added cups (which we did add on) & said that in the original quote, she didn’t include taking out two layers of crinoline or fixing the veil so had added costs for that, which was simply not true.
At this point I was so beside myself & just wanted my dress & to be done with her. I paid & left with the dress.
The next weekend, a week away from my wedding, I took the dress to another seamstress to fix the bustle.
If you’re planning a wedding, you know this is the last thing you want to worry about two weeks prior to your wedding. Writing this to say, I would never wish this experience on anyone else.
Alisa was fantastic ! The amount of care she took to make sure my dress was altered perfectly was spectacular! I had a bustle with a long train and she made sure it looked perfect ...
for my big day. (Couldn’t even see it from the outside)!! We had a lot of appointments to make sure it fit perfectly - which I so appreciated! Love Alisa! 10/10 recommend and TRUST !
Alisa was amazing! She altered my dresses perfectly. Alisa, even thought of things that would make my dress easier to slip on, so that on my wedding day my hair and makeup wouldn’...
t be destroyed. She was quick and efficient. She is also very sweet, I would definitely recommend.
Well, let me start by saying how AMAZING Alisa is just as a person. She is not only talented, but helped me when I was in a pinch (to say the least) without thinking twice. I can't...
thank her enough for the service, and honestly you shouldn't look any further for your bridal seamstress/alterations/etc.
The whole experience was great, her studio is clean and in a safe building, she is punctual with appointments and timing, and her work is wonderful. From what I've heard, her pricing is VERY competitive to others out there (I wasn't able to shop around due to last minute production issues for my dress) and I'll say how lucky I feel that I landed on such a great choice with Alisa at Only the Best. She worked on my wedding dress and jumpsuit that I wore at our welcome dinner and both came out PERFECT. She let me give my opinions, while also being honest about what would work/make sense. Thank you times a million, Alisa!!!
Alisa is an absolute professional and I am SO happy we met! I was so nervous picking someone to do alterations on my wedding dress, but after our first meeting I knew she was the o...
ne. I needed the usual hemming and some body work, but I also really wanted to add a slit to my dress. Something that may SOUND easy, but actually requires way more construction and planning that is much better suited to a pro. And that was Only the Best Bridal Couture. Alisa really listens and wants to make you happy, while also being realistic about what can be done. I always looked forward to our fittings! She is kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about her craft. My dress ended up being exactly what I imagined and I couldn’t be happier.
Very friendly and easy to talk to! She was able to fix and add all that I requested for my dress! 🥰
Alisa was wonderful to work with. She took great care with my dress and did exactly what I wanted. It was always a pleasure meeting with her for fittings and the end product was be...
autiful.
I had 2 dresses, a vintage one my mother-in-law wore 30 years ago, and a new dress. I was so nervous about giving away the vintage just because it was very old and fragile and spec...
ial in my new family. I had an updated version of it in my brain and she completed it perfectly! I would recommend Alisa anytime for any dress!!
Alisa made my wedding dress look absolutely beautiful! She made what we could put together into the perfect dress for me. It was definitely worth the wait to make.
Alisa was there for me every step of the way. From wedding drama to making sure you look stunning, I can not thank Alisa enough for being there for me. She is an incredible seamstr...
ess and explained what task she was doing at each appointment! Trust the process and book Alisa as soon as you get your dress! Thank you
I cannot say enough great things about Alisa!
She came recommended from my dress shop, Bella Lily Bridal, and I am so glad I gave her a call. From our initial phone call and meeti...
ng, she was so kind and made me feel comfortable right away. Throughout the next few months she did beautiful work on my dress and was willing to work with my schedule as I had to travel from northern Arizona for the appointments. Not only was Alisa professional and amazing at what she does, she believes that a dress should be altered to fit the bride rather than the bride needing to change herself. This is a beautiful philosophy to have in the wedding industry and helped make me feel even more confident in my dress.
Trusting someone with your wedding gown is not an easy task, but Alisa makes the whole process seamless. Thank you again Alisa for all of your hardwork and for being the kind soul that you are!
Alisa was a dream to work with; so polite, kind, accommodating and did absolutely beautiful work making my wedding dress custom and stunning just for me. She added straps, a French...
bustle and alterations to fit the dress to my figure. I would hands down, recommend her 10/10! If you need dress alterations on anything, not just wedding gowns, this is your lady! Thanks for being so personable and easy to work with Alisa! Hugs!
Working with Only the Best bridal was a great experience. She is very knowledgeable and fun to work with. Highly recommend!
Only the Best Bridal Couture was amazing to work with! Alisa basically saved my dress, after it had had rough handling with another seamstress. She restored the fit and the length,...
and also helped me with minor embellishments to make the dress my own. When I had gone a little too overboard with the embellishments, she kindly adjusted the dress. She was truly a lifesaver, and helped make my dress exactly what I hoped it would be for my wedding. I received so many compliments on the dress in my wedding day, and Alisa deserves all of the credit.
When I originally purchased my dress, my boutique recommended 3 different seamstresses that had great experience working with their dresses. Like any vendor, I wanted to pick someo...
ne within my budget of course, but also, someone that I vibes with, that hyped me up, and overall made me feel good about myself. My first call went terrible and I was really down in the dumps thinking that I would need to settle for someone that was rude. Then I called Alisa and she was the absolute sweetest person ever. I knew that Alisa was exactly the person I was looking for. Of the course of taking my dress in, she really brought my vision to life and I can’t imagine not having found her. Alisa, thank you for EVERYTHING. I love the friendship that we created and my husband absolutely balled when he saw me in my dress. I appreciate everything.
Alisa is beyond wonderful! An expert at her craft with a keen eye. She is kind, attentive to the smallest detail, and wonderful to work with. She will work with you to bring your d...
ream to life - “we’re a team!” :). Alisa made me feel so beautiful and confident in my dress on my wedding day. I knew without a doubt it couldn’t have been better tailored. I have recommended her to multiple friends!
Alisa took the time & listened to what I wanted. I loved the dress she made for me. The quality & attention to detail was impressive. She is caring and enjoyable to work with. ...
I highly recommend Alisa for any occasion. And I plan to work with her again.
Alisa, my fairy Godmother!! This woman is a true gem, professional, and kind-hearted caring person! I went to her in a panic, 6 weeks before my wedding, with my dress destroyed (no...
t at all an exaggeration-it was not wearable) from the previous person who did my alterations and Alisa absolutely fixed it. Not only that, but she truly made my vision a reality! She was calm (when I was frantic), kind (when I was freaking out), flexible (with really only 5 weeks to work and I had to go out of town for an emergency during this short time), and so helpful. I could not recommend her more or thank her enough, for her amazing work on my wedding dress and for just being a gem of a human.
Alisa is amazing! I recently had twins and she worked with me and my gown as I lost weight and made sure my dress was a PERFECT fit for my big day even with the many visits and cha...
nges. I would recommend her to anyone looking for alterations or a custom gown. She is also very sweet and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and confident that you made the right choice by choosing her for the most important dress you will ever wear!
I can't put into words my gratitude for Alisa! She was flexible, kind, understanding, and also made the experience so fun! Alisa made my wedding dress fit better than I could ever ...
imagine. She gave amazing advice and was beyond helpful during the process!!!
Alisa is an absolute angel! She goes above and beyond to make sure all of her brides are happy with their dresses. You can tell she is very very passionate about what she does - I’...
m positive she eats, sleeps and dreams wedding dresses. We basically had to take my dress apart and she never complained or made it seem like a bother. I wish I could get married a few more times just to spend time with her and watch her make my dreams come true!
Alisa was amazing, she altered my wedding dress and did a great job. She was patient and easy to work with.
I would never use the lady to create a wedding dress from scratch. I have seen her work on alterations and they are fantastic. She attempted to create a dress for me and the end re...
sult was a hot mess. I paid almost 3k for a dress that I am embarrassed to take pictures in on my wedding day. I have am emergency appointment with David’s Bridal to find a dress that once I have photos taken I will not be ashamed of the quality of work especially for the price. I showed her pictures of what I wanted gave her notes yet it is still a disaster. I requested a custom dress with ruching for my petite frame. The ruching looks horrible. I know many apprentice seamstresses could do a better job than she did. The only things right were the base fabric color style and size. I tried to make changes and she obliged but even those changes were mediocre in quality at best.
Alisa is an angel, 3 days before my wedding I tried my wedding dress on after 6 months and it wouldn't latch and then the zipper got caught in the fabric and couldn't be undone. I ...
found Only the Best Bridal Couture on yelp and called Alisa at 8:30 pm in a panic! She actually answered! Asked me a few questions and for a few photos of the dress and assured me she could fix it the NEXT DAY! Feeling better about the situation but still apprehensive if it could be fixed and ready before my wedding I met her the next day. Alisa was so sweet, she took me right away, fixed my dress latch and zipper problem in 10 minutes and didn't even charge me! She is a very kind, empathetic person who loves what she does and takes great pride and care in her work! I forced a tip on her and left feeling encouraged there are good people in the world willing to help someone in need and not take advantage of them or their situation and Alisa is one of those people! Highly recommend her and her services! Thank you again Alisa! You saved my big day!
Alissa with Only the Best Bridal Couture is such a dream for traditional and out of the box brides!! She is so engaging and open to suggestions and sharing her thoughts as well! I ...
went in a non traditional route for my semi-formal Vegas wedding, and needed some added embellishments (80’s shoulder pads were involved)-alterations as well! Every other place I called seemed confused by my vision, but she got it right away, and helped share in my excitement for what turned out to be my perfect dress! I highly recommend this business!!
Have you seen her bridal creations? If not keep your eyes open this is an up and coming bridal designer. My daughter had a vision of a veil and wasn’t able to find exactly what she...
wanted at a reasonable price; Alisa Tayler made this dream come true! Not only is she talented but she is delightful to spend time with. Thank you Alisa!!
Superb, excellent. I don't know where to start...From the moment I came in she had a smile on her face and my nervousness disappeared. I had notes written down from my bridal assis...
tant but Alissa knew exactly what I needed. We worked together to change, add and alter this beautiful dress and I received so many compliments I was on cloud 9! Since my friends and family are back home in CA, it was just me at all the appointments which honestly was perfect!! We bonded right off the start and our appointments had no time limit because I craved learning about how she created this business and stayed to hear all her advise about what to expect in the weeks before and how to keep calm through it all! My now husband was the one who always brought me back to reality with the Where are you? texts. I can't thank you enough Allisa! Please entrust your dress, garments etc with her! Guarantee you will be impressed!
Alisa is an angel! I had previously brought my dress to a different seamstress who did not fit the dress to me properly. Alisa completely fixed all of the areas I was concerned abo...
ut and went the extra mile to make sure the dress fit exactly how I wanted it to! I am so happy I came to her!
There aren't enough stars for Alisa and the work she did for me and what became my entire family!! Alisa ended up having to take my dress in about 3 sizes and the work was impecca...
ble. When we asked her to take the dress back for a few days to go look at veils she told us not to worry about it, she would make a veil! She made the perfect veil for half the price of what boutiques were priced at. In the end she ended up also altering my Mom's dress and Rehearsal Dinner Outfit and Aunt's dress all the week of the wedding!!! Alisa truly cares about her clients and her work and it really shows. I am so thankful she was there with us throughout the journey! It was something I never had to stress or worry about, I always knew she had it handled!!
My wedding dress store closed unexpectedly, but I somehow managed to get my dress from the designer 3 weeks before my wedding. Alisa was extremely accommodating and worked so hard ...
to get my dress perfect! In addition to normal alterations, I wanted to add extensive beading and change the neckline of the dress. Alisa met with me 4 times in 2 weeks and pulled it off! She is also the sweetest human.
Alisa did absolutely flawless on my wedding dress. I am so pleased with the phenomenal job that she did, that I also returned to her to do alterations for my bridesmaid dress for m...
y sister's wedding. Due to some issues with a different bridal shop that I purchased my gown through, my wedding dress did not arrive until just 3 weeks prior to my wedding. As any bride could imagine, I was extremely worried that this could not possibly be enough time to get my alterations completed by my wedding date given that most websites recommend allowing 6-8 weeks for this to be done. Needless to say, Alisa was my savior and had my alterations completed exactly on time.
If I could give Alisa 6 stars I would. She was absolutely amazing!! I purchased a sample designer gown about 3 sizes too large (I thought it would fit based on the measurements) a...
nd about 6 inches too long. I had no idea if my dream dress could be salvaged. Enter Alisa, and she created magic. She not only altered the gown to fit me like a glove, she took the time to remove the hand-stitched lace from the hem, hem the dress, and then re-stitch on the lace so I did not lose any of the beauty or character of the dress. She was a patient angel who made my dress exactly what I wanted. If you need a dress made or altered, go to her. I do not care where you are in the state of Arizona, she is worth the drive. I drove 2.5 hours from Flagstaff to see her about 5 times over the course of my engagement and each trip was made completely worth it with the finished product.
Alisa worked wonders on my boho style lace wedding gown. It fit me perfectly by the end.
Alisa is absolutely amazing. I had a very short turnaround time for my wedding dress alterations and she delivered. She even was able to add to the top of my dress and make my sto...
re bought dress look amazing!!! I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a dress custom made or just some alterations. Thank you for making my day very special with an amazing dress.
Alecia is a fantastic alteration lady. She totally re-maid my bridesmaid dress on super, short notice. I now love the bridesmaid dress. I plan to have her make my wedding gown in...
the future. She is best in the business.
Alisa at Only The Best Bridal is AMAZING! I purchased my dress used and before ordering, booked an appt with her to take measurements and discuss the potential of alterations for a...
dress I hadn’t even purchased yet based solely on photos from the seller.
After being reassured that this dress would be a viable option, I pulled the trigger and waited on pins and needles for my delivery from Australia, all the while anxiety setting in - what if there is something wrong that can’t be fixed? What if it can’t be altered correctly? Should I have purchased new and had some recourse if this was a disaster?!
Finally the dress arrived. I immediately brought it to Alisa and right away we identified some problem areas. Anxiety again. I had never had anything so important altered. It wouldn’t be a big deal if a pair of pants were ruined, but a wedding dress?! I had heard so many horror stories from brides! Alisa assured me that the dress would be perfect and she was RIGHT!
Over each follow up appointment the dress began to come together. She kept me apprised of every change and detail throughout the process, was quick to respond to any questions I had, and is truly an artist. She was even able to remove a small stain that the cleaners previously were unable or unaware of! One of my biggest fears!
I am so grateful for finding Alisa, she is not only a master at her craft, but a kind, sweet woman with a beautiful heart. 10/10 would use again!
Alisa did a super great job with my alterations for my wedding dress! Very flexible hours to come for fittings too.
Alisa at Only the Best Bridal Couture is AMAZING. I only had 1 week from when my dress was received at the store to when my wedding date was scheduled 8/2018. I was flustered, mos...
t women have weeks/ months to get their dress fitted, I had a week. My first session with Alisa was therapeutic! She helped calm my stress, started the fitting process and guaranteed me, we would be ready. We had 4 sessions in a one week time frame. Alisa is not only professional, friendly and helpful, but as a business owner she treats brides right. Her store is clean and inviting and her demeanor is always positive and focused. My dress was perfect, her attention to detail and her mastery of bridal gowns/couture tailoring is phenomenal.
My wedding day and wedding dress were perfect, I found the perfect man and then found the perfect seamstress, what more can a bride ask for!!! I wholeheartedly recommend Alisa to all brides in the Phoenix area.
Alisa made all of my dreams come true as she customized my pronovias dress to exactly how I wanted to look on my wedding day! She spent a ton of time and was very flexible with her...
schedule to make certain everything looked perfect! She is extremely talented and kind, and fun to be with! Almost all wedding gowns need adjustments and customization and I would trust Alisa again and again!
Alisa has done 3 bridesmaids dresses for me and she is my go to person for all of my alteration needs in the future!!! She is so wonderful to work with and is super accommodating!!...
Not to mention, she has the sweetest personality ever!! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!!!
Alisa is AMAZING!! Genuinely a nice person, does a great job, pays attention to detail, takes her time but doesn’t waste time, is incredibly flexible, and makes sure that you are 1...
000% happy with your wedding dress. She also designes and makes her down dresses which are gorgeous!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
ATTN all brides: Look no further for an AMAZING seamstress!! Alisa has been beyond pleasant to work with. Her bright, bubbly personality instantly makes every appointment FUN. She'...
s listened to every little detail I've requested for my dress, and has delivered it to perfection!
It can be hard to trust someone with alterations on your precious wedding gown, but she will make it AMAZING! She will adjust the design until you're completely satisfied, and do it all with a smile on her face.
Her shop is conveniently located in Old Town and has a lot of natural light so you can truly see everything that's going on!
I would absolutely recommend Only the Best to any bride looking for a stress-free, enjoyable experience with alterations or custom design.
I actually came to Alisa to get my bridesmaids dress altered. I had been nervous with only having 2 weeks till the wedding, and was not very comfortable in my dress to begin with d...
ue to it being pretty tight. When I came in, she made me feel so much better and definitely relieved my stress. I told her that the dress felt pretty tight around the waist, and bigger in the chest area. She was able to give me about an inch of breathing room, and made the dress look so much better on me! She took up the shoulders so that the chest area would not be so big, and it made me feel so much more comfortable. I am so happy with the results, she did an awesome job!
Alissa was so great. Not only did she do an amazing job of making my dress fit perfectly, she went above and beyond in her service. I was in the middle of finals and graduating fro...
m college and she dropped off my dress to me on Campus saving me a lot of stress. She is such an angel.
Words cannot describe the care and vision that went into creating my wedding gown. Alisa is truly a professional and a great seamstress. I showed her a picture of the gown I wante...
d and she created a masterpiece. Needless to say I am very pleased and would recommend her to anyone in need of a great seamstress.
Alisa is the best! She took her time making sure my wedding dress came out just how I wanted! With 5 layers and a lot of dress, she got the job done with a smile and was always so ...
sweet and personable !
On the day of my wedding I felt more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I explained to Alisa the design I was thinking of and she designed exactly what I wanted. My wedding...
gown looked totally amazing! Her professionalism and craftsmanship is like no other designer that I've ever encountered. Alisa gives you that personalized attention that every bride desires. If you want a beautiful custom wedding gown search more no, Alisa will make your dream wedding gown come true. Thank you so much Alisa for making my wedding gown experience so pleasantly memorable.
Alisa is absolutely fabulous! She is very professional and does quality work! I recommend her to everyone I know!
Alisa is an amazing seamstress! If I ever need a custom gown, dress, etc. I go to her first and she never disappoints. I appreciate her out of the box thinking when it comes to d...
esigning and creating a piece never seen before just for you. She is “only the best”!
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8700 East Vista Bonita, suite 276, Scottsdale, AZ
Only the Best Bridal Couture