She will be 6 months when we get wed in June and I have already bought the dress - a separate skirt and corset style top (boned). Is it possible to get them altered so big? especially the top as it is tight fitting.
2007-02-20 01:06:37 · 43 answers · asked by Jaksi 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Course it's possible.
Obviously the final alterations can't be done until right up to the date of the wedding, but I'm afraid that's one of those things.
I would have a word with whoever it'll be who does the alterations, as I suppose they may have to make sure they have enough material available to add an extra panel to the skirt for example.
Don't get bogged down with this though. She's your chief bridesmaid, therefore she must be a good friend. You'll sort it out, and then you've got 3 months after the wedding to but a new outfit for the christening!!
Good luck to both of you.
2007-02-20 01:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by www.shutup.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many sizes up she will be by the time she is 6 months along. I kind of doubt you will be able to alter a dress more than a size larger. They can normally only let out the seams, and this style sounds very fitted.
If this was a custom made dress and they have extra fabric, then yes it would be possible. But I don't think that is the case. Not tomention the fact the top is a corset style is simply not going to work.
Is it possible for you to return the dress and allow her to wear a dress that is the same colour when the time comes? Perhaps she can purchase something that suits her?
Remember all eyes will be on you on your wedding day and not her, so try not to let it bother you too terribly.
All the best for a happy wedding!
2007-02-20 01:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Enya♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local press or phone book for the number of a local seem-stress. She or he as the case may be will have no problem in altering the dress and skirt but as for the tight corset style top you may run into a few problems as no matter how good a seem stress might be making one of these fit a pregnant woman may prove difficult.
But all is not lost as a good seem-stress could quite easily make something along those lines to match other brides maids. I suggest that you contact someone local explain the problem you have and go along and have a chat with them but do not have a fitting for your chief bridesmaid until at least three Weeks before your wedding. Unfortunately with her being pregnant her body is changing every day so the later you leave any fitting session the better and cheaper it will be.
All the best,
Andrew D
2007-02-20 01:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by BEANS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think it's a no go situation. Only one thing I would advise is you don't just go to any dressmaker. If the dress was bought from a good bridal shop they should have an excellent alterations service. Otherwise go to a professional shop, not just a person someone recommends. Unfortunately it may be quite costly but worth it as they can do amazing things. My friend owned a shop specialising in Mother of the bride and sometimes the outfit the mum was desperate for only came up to say a size 18 and she was size 22. It was amazing what the expert seamstress could to. Just remember it is ESSENTIAL to get the right person(s) to carry out the alterations and speak to them NOW because if they are good they will be in demand so be booked in to have the work done near the wedding date. All the best.
2007-02-20 05:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, coming from the experience of having a bridesmaid that was pregnant - while the dress can be altered you should probably try to find a seamstress that is willing to work with the growing bridesmaid the week of the wedding to ensure that she's in that dress on your big day. Also, make sure you have a back-up bridesmaid in mind to fill her spot if she's unable to make the wedding due to complications (what happened to my bridesmaid), there are so many suprises that can arrise for a woman in pregnancy that you need to guard yourself against having a hole in the bridesmaid line-up!
I hope that helps... ask taylor shops about the seamstresses that might be available for on location work and you might have someone fix last minute(literally) alterations before the ceremony.
2007-02-20 01:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by Je 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a good seamstress, anything is possible.
My fiance's cousin was in a wedding. When she ordered her dress, she was a size two, by the time the wedding rolled around, she was a size sixteen. The seamstress took the shawl that came with the dress to make up the extra.
No, there is probably not enough material in the dress itself to make up a huge difference, but if there is a shawl or a huge amount off the hem, the seamstress should be able to do something. Plus, with a corset back, the top can just be open more in the back.
Good luck, and Congratulations to both you and your bridesmaid! (Try to remember, this is a happy time for her; she didn't do it to upset you!!)
2007-02-20 01:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is her first pregnancy, it will probably be possible to do alterations. The skirt is simple enough to alter - at the most, you may need to have a seamstress make a new top that is similar to the original, but allows for a better fit for a pregnant woman. The nice thing is that she is the cheif bridesmaid, and so it won't look so bad if her outfit is a little different then everyone elses.
2007-02-20 01:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurray! A bride whose concern about the pregnant bridesmaid is if the dress will fit, not that she'll look bad walking down the aisle! Good for you!
Anyway, having been pregnant, at 6 months she will, in all likely hood be fairly large. With the top being a corset style with boning, there really isn't a way to alter it.
Consider having her purchase a dress in a similar style in the same color as the other girls.
Congrats and good luck!
2007-02-20 01:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some women don't show until they are seven months. So, first of congradulate her. I'm sure she feels bad with you buying the dress, but don't panic. Call around to a few alteration shops and ask if it is possible first. Then go one month before hand and have her fitted. This will give them plenty of time. Ask where ever you bought your dress if you can order fabric from the vendor(David's bridal does do this) If not, I would look into getting another dress for her as a back up. But again, lots of women only have a small bump at six months, so I wouldn't panic yet, just be prepared.
2007-02-20 02:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, ask if she still want to be cheif bridesmaid (she may not feel like it once she gets bigger - i know i wouldn't have)
See if the dress can be altered, with boning i wouldn't think it could, bones and a pregnant body would be uncomfortable.
If it can't be altered think about getting a different dress or if your budget allows have something made for her.
Have a look on the net i know there was a site that does bridal wear for pregnant women you might be able to fit something there.
2007-02-20 06:12:53 · answer #10 · answered by wendywitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋