Custom alterations to get you wedding day ready!

Your journey to 'I do' begins with finding the perfect dress. But what happens when that dream gown needs to be tailored to fit you like a glove? Our alterations team has more than 30 years of experience in tailoring special occasion garments! Trust us with your most cherished garment, and we'll transform it into a masterpiece tailored specifically to you.

From simple adjustments to intricate redesigns, our team of expert seamstresses ensures that every stitch is made with love and precision, so you can walk down the aisle with confidence and grace. At Catherine's Bridal Boutique, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life and we are 100% dedicated to getting you the perfect fit. Let us take care of the details, so you can focus on creating unforgettable memories.

Schedule your consultation today and let us bring your vision to life.

our services

We tailor most bridal, bridesmaids, mothers of the wedding, prom and most other special occasion gowns. At this time, we do not tailor menswear, dress pants, jackets or casual every day wear garments.

Alterations are by appointment only. We cannot take walk-ins for this service. Certain dates and times are available to schedule online. If you do not see a date and time that will work for you, please give us a call, as many more time slots may be available to book by phone.

Alterations appointments booked online will incur a $10 booking fee to hold the space. This fee is not refundable, but may be applied to your total alterations cost, if you purchased the gown from Catherine's Bridal Boutique. Appointments booked by phone will not incur the booking fee. 

Call (219) 462-7433 to book your appointment! Appointments are available during regular business hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only. We cannot take tailoring appointments on Saturdays. 

Wedding Gown Alterations

We alter both, gowns purchased from Catherine's Bridal Boutique and bridal gowns purchased from other stores. 

TIMING: Bridal gown alterations should begin 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. Our seamstresses are busy year-round, so book early to secure your spot on our calendar. Rush fees may apply if the gown is needed in less than 6 weeks before the wedding. 

FITTINGS: Most brides require two fittings to get the perfect fit. The first fitting is where the seamstress will pin the areas of the gown that need to be altered. At the second fitting, you will try on the gown after the work has been completed and the seamstress will evaluate if any further work is needed. Occasionally a third fitting is required, depending on the extent of the alterations being done. Finally, we will schedule you an appointment to pick up your dress on a convenient day that is closer to your wedding. 

PRICE: The average price of alterations for a wedding dress is between $300 and $600. The price will depend on the amount of work required to achieve the perfect fit. The price will depend on many factors, such as fabric type, number of layers, beading and lace details, to name just a few. You will be given a quote for your alterations at your first meeting with the seamstress. 

The price of alterations includes steaming the gown before you pick it up so that it is wrinkle free and looking its best on your wedding day!

Bridesmaids, Mother of the Wedding, Prom and Other Special Occasion Gowns

We alter both, gowns purchased from Catherine's Bridal Boutique and gowns purchased from other stores. 

TIMING: Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Wedding, Prom and other special occasion gown alterations should begin 30 days, or more, before the wedding. Our seamstresses are busy year-round, so book early to secure your spot on our calendar. Rush fees may apply if the garment is needed in less than 30 days. 

FITTINGS: Most special occasion gowns require two fittings to get the perfect fit. The first fitting is where the seamstress will pin the areas of the gown that need to be altered. At the second fitting, you will try on the gown to ensure that the perfect fit has been achieved. You will take your dress home at your second fitting. 

PRICE: The average price of alterations for special occasion dresses is between $50 and $150. The price will depend on the amount of work required to achieve the perfect fit. The price will depend on many factors, such as fabric type, number of layers, beading and lace details, to name just a few. You will be given a quote for your alterations at your first meeting with the seamstress. 

The price of alterations includes steaming the gown before you pick it up so that it is wrinkle free and looking its best on the wedding day!