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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... 

BUSTLE-N-GO SERVICE
BUSTLE-N-GO SERVICE - Arrive 30 min. prior to reception or cocktail hour for bustling only includes up to 30 min. travel time. Available for select venues only.  Add-ons not available. (Vendor meal not required) Must be paid in Full at time of contract. No refunds. (90+ days = $125.00 or $150.00 89- days)​
MINIMUM SERVICE
 MINIMUM SERVICE* - 3 hrs. on premise (venue only) Service focused mainly on bride. No steaming of bridal party or groomsmen. (90+ days = $225 or $250 89- days plus min. travel of $25/30 min. with 1-hour max travel at $50. (This service not available if ceremony not in same location as venue.)
  • Arrival 90 minutes before ceremony for bridal dressing and steam touch ups for bride only.
  • Assist with any pre-ceremonial pictures (if doing first look -must do 1 hour add-on).
  • 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 above services are minimal and do not allow for extra attention to rest of bridal party and possible needs (such as wardrobe malfunctions, etc.) and is for the bride only. Includes hand and machine repairs as time permits. Minimum deposit is $125 and there are no refunds on deposit or after final payment as noted in contract. Regular alterations not permitted – see contract.)
FULL DAY SERVICE
FULL DAY SERVICE - 7-hour day to include up to 30 min. travel time. (90+ days = $500.00 or $550.00 for 89- days)
  • 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 venue for the bride (if desired)
  • Assist bride, bridal party, mothers, and flower girl with any steaming of wrinkles as time permits (up to 6**)
  • Assist Groom, Groomsmen, fathers, and ring bearer with any steaming as time permits (up to 6**)
  • Assist with any wardrobe malfunctions (regular alterations not permitted- see contract)
  • Dress Bride no later than 90 minutes before ceremony (or sooner if doing first-look)
  • 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 Full Day and Extended Day Service 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 DAY SERVICE
EXTENDED DAY SERVICE -  11-hour period to include up to 30 min. travel. (90+ days = $800.00 or $900.00 for 89- days)
  • 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 venue for bride (if desired)
  • Assist bride, bridal party, mothers, and flower girl with any steaming of wrinkles as time permits (up to 8**)
  • Assist her bridal party in the timely preparations for hair and make-ups vendors.
  • Assist Groom, Groomsmen, fathers, and ring bearer with any steaming as time permits (up to 8**)
  • Assist with any wardrobe malfunctions (regular alterations not permitted- see below)
  • Dress Bride no later than 90 minutes before ceremony (or sooner if doing first look)
  • Assist mothers and bridesmaids with dressing so hair, make-ups and nails do not 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 Full Day and Extended Day Service 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.)​
ADD-ON: EXTENDED TRAVEL ​
EXTENDED TRAVEL* - ​$25/30 min. w/1-hr. max. at $50, additional 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
ADD-ON: WALK-THROUGH SERVICE
WALK-THROUGH* - *- to come with you on day of walk-through to your venue, incl. travel. ($50 = 90+ days or $75 89- days)
  • 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 complement of support for everyone in case added hands are needed that day as backup.)
ADD-ON: HOURLY 
HOURLY SERVICE*- ​to any of the above services, except Bustle-n-Go Service. ($75 = 90+ days or $100 for 89-days)
  • This add-on is required for Minimum service doing first look.
  • Or needed for extra time to steam bridal party and groomsmen (up to maximum of 4 garments each side if add-on to Minimum Service)
  • Or needed for extra time to steam bridal party or groomsmen (up to a maximum of 8 garments each side if add-on to Full Day Service)
  • Or needed for extra time to steam bridal party and groomsmen (up to a maximum of 10 garments each side if add-on to Extended Day Service)
  • Can be used to add time in lieu of hiring an assistant for the day unless bridal/groom party larger than above then assistant will be automatically added.
ADD-ON: ASSISTANT 
ASSISTANT - for an extra set of hands to help where needed. ($25/hr. = 90+ days or $30 for 89- days)
  • 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 7+ to provide you with the best experience on your wedding day, unless you are doing Hourly Add-on.
  • In addition, to meal being provided to me as noted in the beginning of contract, meal must be provided for assistant.
(Please note bridal party includes MOH, BM, FG, MOB, MOG, G, GM, FOG, RB, etc. This service is offered with a discount if selecting extended day service.)​
Please contact me to see if your date is available and I will email you a contract.
Bridal Dresser Service slots based on availability of your wedding date.
​For your convenience chart (left) and description of services (right) are available for download below.
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*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. Other provided services as able to include fashion tape, lift tape, clasps, safety pins, etc. are available depending on level of service selected.