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IT IS ALL ABOUT THE BRIDE & THEIR WEDDING DAY!

Bridal Dresser Service is the professional dressing of the bride on their wedding day. Everything from the undergarments, dress, shoes, jewelry and veil to prepare for their groom. 
With the added benefit of having a seamstress on hand for last minute malfunctions.*

With many levels of service to suit the bride's wedding day needs... 

MINIMUM SERVICE
 MINIMUM SERVICE* - 3 hours on premise (venue only) for $225 + minimum travel fee of $25/30 minute with 1-hour maximum travel at $50. Service focused mainly on bride.  (This service not available if ceremony is not in same location as venue.)
  • Arrival 90 minutes before ceremony for bridal dressing and steam touch ups (mainly for bride)
  • Assist with any pre-ceremonial pictures
  • Assist with setting train before walking down aisle
  • Holding flowers
  • Carrying/Setting train for pictures and assisting rest of bridal party for pictures
  • Bustling of Train before announcing to guests at reception
(Please note this service is minimal and doesn’t allow for extra attention to rest of bridal party and possible needs (such as wardrobe malfunctions, etc.) and primarily is for the bride only. Includes hand and machine repairs as time permits. Timeline determined by ceremony. Minimum deposit is $150 and there are no refunds after final payment as noted in contract.)
*extended travel,  walk-through and assistant extra
HOURLY SERVICE
HOURLY SERVICE - $75/hr. on premise and $25/30-minute drive with 1-hr. max. travel at $50. (4/5/6 hr.)
  • Arrival 30 minutes before contracted time to allow for set up of area
  • Assist bride and bridal party with any steaming of wrinkles in dresses as time permits
  • Dress Bride no later than 90 minutes before ceremony
  • Assist with any wardrobe malfunctions as time permits
  • Assist with pre-ceremonial pictures with bridesmaids and mothers
  • Assist with setting train before walking down the aisle
  • Holding Flowers
  • Carrying/Setting train for pictures and assisting rest of bridal party for pictures
  • Bustling of Train before announcing to guests at reception
(Please note 50% deposit required at time of contract with balance paid in full on or before the 30th day prior to the wedding. Includes hand/machine repairs as time permits for bride and her bridal party, starting at 4 hours to 6 hours. Regular alterations not permitted – see contract. Timeline determined by ceremony. No refunds on deposit and refunds as noted in contract after final payment.)
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​4 hours = $300*   ($325 - $350)**    5 hours = $375*   ($400 - $425)**     6 hours = $425* ($450 - $475)**
*plus travel of $25/30 minutes up to 1 hour $50 max. 
** extended travel,  walk-through and assistant extra
FULL DAY SERVICE
FULL DAY SERVICE - $500.00 for a max. of 7-hour day to include maximum of 1-hr. travel time.
  • Assist in the pre-planning of “the day of” itinerary, if needed.
  • Arrival 30 minutes before contracted time to allow for set up of area
  • Bring wedding dress to the venue for the bride (if desired)
  • Assist bride and bridal party with any steaming of wrinkles in dresses as time permits
  • Assist Groomsmen with any steaming of wrinkles as time permits
  • Assist with any wardrobe malfunctions (regular alterations not permitted- see contract)
  • Dress Bride no later than 90 minutes before ceremony
  • Assist with pre-ceremonial pictures with bridesmaids and mothers
  • Assist with First-Look pictures (if bride and groom are doing so)
  • Assist with setting train before walking down the aisle
  • Holding Flowers
  • Carrying/Setting train for pictures and assisting rest of bridal party for pictures
  • Bustling of Train before announcing to guests at reception
(Please note 50% deposit required at time of contract with balance paid in full on or before the 30th day prior to the wedding. Includes hand/machine repairs as time permits for bride and her bridal party. No refunds on deposit and refunds as noted in contract after final payment. Timeline determined by ceremony. Regular alterations not permitted – see contract.)
*extended travel,  walk-through and assistant extra
EXTENDED DAY SERVICE
EXTENDED DAY* - - $800.00 ($1000.00 to include assistant) for the full 11-hour period to include max. 1-hr. travel time + Walk-Through Service*
  • Assist in the pre-planning of “the day of” itinerary, if needed
  • Arrival 30 minutes before contracted time to allow for set up of area
  • Bring wedding dress to the venue for the bride (if desired)
  • Assist bride and her bridal party in the timely preparations for hair and make-ups vendors
  • Assist bride and bridal party with any steaming of wrinkles in dresses as time permits
  • Assist with any wardrobe malfunctions (regular alterations not permitted- see contract)
  • Dress Bride no later than 90 minutes before ceremony
  • Assist mothers and bridesmaids with dressing so hair, make-ups and nails don’t get messed up
  • Assist with pre-ceremonial pictures with bride, bridesmaids and mothers
  • Assist with First-Look pictures (if bride and groom are doing so)
  • Assist with setting train before walking down the aisle
  • Holding Flowers
  • Carrying/Setting train for pictures and assisting rest of bridal party for pictures
  • Bustling of Train before announcing to guests at reception
(Please note 50% deposit required at time of contract with balance paid in full on or before the 30th day prior to the wedding. Includes hand/machine repairs as time permits for bride and her bridal party. No refunds on deposit and refunds as noted in contract after final payment. Timeline determined by ceremony. Regular alterations not permitted – see contract.)
*extended travel extra
EXTENDED TRAVEL SERVICE
EXTENDED TRAVEL - $25/30 min. w/1-hr. max. at $50, if ceremony is at a different location other than venue.
  • Should ceremony be in a different location from venue (like church or other location)
  • Maximum travel 1 hour from venue
(Please note this is an add-on to the above services and this fee is not included.)
WALK-THROUGH SERVICE
WALK-THROUGH*- $50 flat to come with you on day of walk-through to your venue to include travel
  • Come to your venue on the day of walk-through to be of assistance and support to the way you want everything. (If you have a “Day of” Coordinator or Wedding Planner he/she may be all you need for this, but I may be a nice compliment of support for everyone in case added hands are needed that day as backup.)
(Please note this is an add-on to the above services and this fee is not included except with extended day service.)
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT - $25/hr. for an extra set of hands to help where needed.
  • Wedding parties of 5 or more may find this helpful on the day of so that everyone's needs are met.
  • You may add this service to any of the above services.
  • Required for large bridal parties of 9+ to provide you with the best experience on your wedding day.
  • In addition, to meal being provided to me as noted in beginning of contract meal must be provided for assistant.
(Please note bridal party includes MOH, BM, FG, MOB, MOG, etc. This service offered with a discount if selecting extended day service.)
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Please contact me to see if your date is available and I will email you a contract.
Bridal Dresser Service slots for July 2020 and after based on availability of your wedding date.
*Hair and make-up are not a part of my services -but will assist these vendors should they need for the bride and bridal party. This service is not a replacement of any vendors but an added compliment to making your day as stress-free as possible.  I must be doing alterations to your dress in order for you to hire me for bridal dresser service.