Event Day Services

For brides who desire a less-stress wedding day, I offer event day wardrobe services. The menu of services include:

Steaming of bridal party robes (If needed for pictures).
Steaming bride's gown and all the dresses in the bridal party.
Steaming the groom’s and groomsmen, fathers’ suits, if needed.
Makes any last-minute repairs and adjustments.
Assists you and your bridal party in getting dressed (that includes fastening those crazy bridal buttons or lacing corset backs).
Makes sure your veil is placed correctly.
Fluffs your dress before walking down the aisle.
Assists your photographer by arranging your train, carrying it to each location, veil drop, etc.
Fastens your bustle (so no one has to worry about it)!
Helps you into your second dress, if you have one.
Bags the wedding dress for transportation.
If a gown cleaning and preservation package has been purchased from VMartin Alterations, I will transport the dress to the studio.

Basic Package

$150/hour with a 4 hour minimum for wedding parties involving caring for up to 8 garments.
A $50 fee is charged for each additional garment.
Each additional hour is $150.
If the venue is over 30 miles away from VMartin Alterations, a round trip mileage charge (IRS rate/mile) will be incurred.

Kind Words

Katie P.

“Absolutely beautiful work! Vanessa made the dress to fit me like a glove! Amazing attention to detail and she made awesome suggestions that overall made it look better than I could’ve ever imagined! She’s very talented and professional and such a sweet soul. I 100% recommend Vanessa and her work!”

Campbell C.

"My dream dress that you made come to life! You will always hold a special place in our hearts. The most PERFECT dress and bustle. We adore you!!"

Lindy L.

"Thank you so much! I'm so glad you were the one to fit my dress to me! Making me feel comfortable and confident! You're the best in the game and I appreciate you!"

Shelby C.

"I just wanted to tell you how good my daughter's alteration experience was with you. I have never seen someone so dedicated to making sure everything was perfect and like she wanted it. Your kindness and attention to detail was amazing! Thank you again for everything!"

Amy B.

“I absolutely cannot say enough amazing things about Vanessa and the services she provides. From the very first appointment she made the entire bridal gown alterations process not only easy, but fun. Weddings can be a stressful time but Vanessa was always there with a smile and kind words of encouragement and support! My dress turned out stunningly beautiful- even better than I originally envisioned and her services did not stop there! On my wedding day she was there to make sure that not only was my dress perfect but that the rest of the wedding party also looked amazing. She ended up helping my now husband with a button issue on his dress shirt and also had to tack the straps on my daughter's bridesmaid dress!"