Bridal Alterations by Anahit Reviews
Reviews
4.2 out of 5 rating
4.2 out of 5 rating
71 Reviews
85% recommend it
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Leigh H. Sent on 12/24/2023Excellent Alterations
Anahit is amazing! She made sure that every detail of my dress was perfect. She took the time to walk my maid of honor through the bustle so that we had no issues at all. Anahit was extremely professional, dedicated to her work, and made the experience excellent. If you bought your dress from Vows then I 100% recommend using Anahit for alterations. -
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Alice F. Sent on 07/22/2022She is amazing!
She was amazing on every detail. Also working with us on a short schedule. She is the best! -
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Carissa W. Sent on 01/02/2022Excellent Experience!Anahit is fantastic! She worked on my wedding dress for me, and not only did a beautiful bustle, but did some work on the shoulde
Anahit is fantastic! She worked on my wedding dress for me, and not only did a beautiful bustle, but did some work on the shoulders for me as well. She is precise and to the point, and many will find this a good thing! She puts a lot of love into her work and it shows from the many positive reviews here. Her prices are fair and comparable. Would definitely recommend! -
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Victoria Sent on 09/25/2021
Anahit is so sweet and amazing!
I have to admit.. reading some of the reviews on here made me afraid to meet Anahit. I was recommended by Vows to contact her as the other people I called on their recommended list turned me down when I told them my wedding was in 3 months and my dress was all sequins and beads. Honestly, I had a great experience with her. She was extremely organized despite being incredibly busy, set three dates for me to go and see her within the first phone call. When I first arrived, she was all smiles when greeting me. I can tell just from the way she talked about my dress, the materials, the layers, that she was very knowledgeable. I knew from the reviews Anahit would cut my dress at the first meeting, but she did ask first! She is also honest. She gave me suggestions on what she could do to make me happy, but also told me what she thought about what would look good, what would NOT be doable, and what would be a waste of money. For example, I asked if she could make my dress more fitted around the butt. She said she could, but it would require shortening the train from the material she'd have to cut off. I took her advice and chose to leave the dress as is. She also accommodated me wanting the boning on the bodice to show more and removed the thick opaque lining. She then told me there was no need to waste money paying for her to sew in cups if I already had my own sticky bras at home. When I went for my last fitting, she apologized that she had to charge me just a bit more than she anticipated due to the work she had to do to remove lining from the bodice, but it was still a totally reasonable price (I was again, nervous about this after reading some of the reviews, but I didn't feel like she was particularly expensive). She showed me why she couldn't shorten the straps any longer and where to use dress tape, as well as how to wear the sticky bra best. She can be blunt, for sure! She told me straight up, that my dress was definitely a better choice for girls with bigger busts (of which I have none of LOL!) but she also told me that other than that, the dress fit me like a glove.
She is so sweet and pleasant to work with (I know it couldn't have just been with me because I witnessed how accommodating and nice she was to the brides before and after me as well). I even joked with her, "Anahit, do you ever get any crazy brides in here?" and she said "No, just that some brides are particular about what they want and we have to communicate to get on the same page." I couldn't believe that with how busy she is that she really was still so empathetic towards all her customers. I think it's important to keep in mind that while your wedding day is a big deal, you should also treat her with respect and consideration, because she really does care about making sure you look beautiful on your big day. Make your appointment with her ASAP! Show up ON TIME! With your shoes ready to go (and with anything else she requests that you bring). Don't be afraid of her being blunt with you. And be prepared to pay with cash or check (there is also an ATM across the street).
Anahit - thank you so much! I will be recommending all my friends to go here. -
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Lauren S. Sent on 10/20/2019No one like Anahit!
There is no seamstress out there like Anahit. She tells it exactly like it is; pinpoints the issues in your dress and tells you exactly how she is going to fix them. I thought my gown was pretty much perfect and ready to wear when I brought it to Anahit, but those small alterations make so much difference and at my final fitting, the dress was just pure perfection. Over the many hours I've spent in her shop both for my dress and for friends (which is how I had heard of her), I've seen Anahit put out so many fires--brides coming in with dresses that they bought months ago that don't fit now, dresses with tears, dresses inherited from parents that are entirely the wrong cut and shape. She's deftly managed to solve all those issues with her amazing eye and skilled craftsmanship. Whatever needs doing on your dress, big or small, Anahit is your girl. -
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Leah Sent on 12/02/2019Helped me make my dream dress
I don't have enough to say about how amazing Annhit is! She is SO talented and is truly an artist. She knew exactly what I wanted and helped me make my dream dress come to life. She has a big personality and will share her opinion with you but she is to be trusted! One of the vendors I am most grateful for! -
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Rebecca Sent on 12/03/2019Amazing job on my gown!
Anahit came recommended to me by Vows because of her ability to work well with lace, and she did not disappoint! My dress had lace appliqués at the bottom and would need to be hemmed, so Vows ordered the lace separately for me, and Anahit was able to sew it back on seamlessly. When my dress came in, the mid-section was more sheer than it had looked on the sample (I ordered ivory lining instead of the champagne on the sample), and I had asked her about adding more lining there. Anahit recommended that I hold off, as the lining would look heavy given the different beading that was there, and take away from the design. She said we could add it later if I changed my mind, but she was 100% right. I’m so glad she encouraged me to hold off on that change and that we didn’t add it!
Fair warning, she does cut the bottom of the dress on your first appointment, which I’d guess could be alarming, but I had read that in the reviews so was prepared and my dress came out the perfect length.
She did a wonderful job with the bustle, high up and lying flat. She strategically put the buttons on appliqués so you couldn’t even see them, and she showed my sister how to bustle and let her video the instructions (which I highly recommend). Make sure you move around when it’s bustled to see how it will lay while you’re dancing, which is different than when you’re standing still. She has a direct personality which I loved and appreciated. She’s a riot to talk to and so sweet! I’d highly recommend her, my dress came out perfect! -
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Maureen C. Sent on 08/25/2019Amazing Seamstress for Detailed Lace Dresses!
Anahit did an absolutely an amazing job altering my wedding dress. The bridal salon I bought my dress from recommend ordering a dress 2 sizes larger than I am. I was so nervous ruining the beautiful lace of the dress, but Anahit was able to remove the extra fabric while keeping the lace design intact. I absolutely loved how it looked and fitted on my wedding day. Anahit was an absolute pleasure to work with and even helped me with my veil! She is very organized and professional. Be sure to keep your appointments and arrive on time, as she is very busy and has multiple brides coming and going. I would recommend her to any bride hoping to look beautiful on her wedding day. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/29/2018Talented, meticulous seamstress
Anahit was the most incredible seamstress, and my wedding dress fit absolutely perfectly. I did two fittings with Anahit, and her professionalism is amazing. She knew exactly when I should schedule my fittings to ensure the best fit on the wedding day, and also gave me such good ideas on how to give the dress a more flattering fit. She helped us steam my veil, and gave my mom and sister the most detailed explanation of how to do the bustle so they knew exactly what to do on the wedding day! I'm so happy Anahit did the alterations for my dress and would highly recommend her to anyone I know. -
Hollie Sent on 03/27/2018Anahit is the best. My dress originally had buttons up the back with illusion mesh. She transformed the dress into a beautiful V-back. It was snug in all the right places. I also loved the bustle. She is professional and prompt! I enjoyed working with her. You may spend a bit more money with her, but she is worth every penny. Peace of mind!!!
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Surey Sent on 02/17/2017Like many other reviewers, I got my dress at Vows and went to Anahit as their recommended vendor for alterations. Yes, she may be opinionated, but she knows what she's doing. Plus, I found her pricing to be very reasonable considering the amount of work and detail the alterations to my gown entailed. Because of the width of my dress's train, she meticulously put in 12 bustles (yes, 12!). It was the absolute best way to keep the beautiful line of the skirt layers, even if it was more work for her. And the bustles perfectly match the beading in the bodice, blending in discreetly for when I am using the dress unbustled at first. Then, there's the beadwork. The work she and her employees did was incredible. Because the dress needed to be tightened, a lot of the beadwork had to be redone on the sides. No detail was overlooked and my dress actually looks better now than when it was brand new at the store. Finally, I wasn't sure about having a veil, because my dress is not the traditional white or ivory color. I figured I wouldn't find something that would match adequately. Anahit made me a wonderful veil, perfectly matching the color of the dress and the abundant width of the train. It's absolutely perfect. When I went in for my second and final fitting, she heard I was moving into a new apartment the next week and offered that I leave the dress in the shop and come pick it up after the move, to avoid any mishaps. Free of charge and without needing to make an appointment to pick it up later. I'm so glad I went to her for my alterations, and will gladly recommend her to any friends getting married in future.
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