COUTURE BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
serving the Twin Cities
Expert alterations and attention to detail for the most important dress you’ll ever wear.
I work with brides one-on-one to make sure your gown fits exactly the way it should — carefully, personally, and with real attention to every detail.
BRIDAL
Bridal Tailoring
& Wedding Day Services
Couture alterations for your most important day. I offer comprehensive bridal alterations with a concierge touch—precise, personal, and done with real care from the first fitting to the final stitch. I offer fittings at your home or preferred location for a stress-free experience.
🪡Bespoke bridal gown alterations
🪡Day-of, on-site steaming & emergency adjustments
🪡Tailoring for the entire wedding party
🪡Vintage gown restoration and revival
🪡Mobile fitting service
Bridal alterations begin at $350.
Custom projects and timelines discussed during consultation.
HEIRLOOM REVIVAL
Vintage Gown Reinvention
I specialize in breathing new life into heirloom pieces, honoring the details that tell the story while creating something new that tells your story. Most of my clients are looking for an accessory piece: a party dress for changing into at the reception, something beautiful for the rehearsal dinner, or a getting-ready look like a silk robe or slip. But I am just as excited about the big moment: walking down the aisle in a gown that has been in your family for generations. And don't forget the veil. Bring your inspiration, and together we'll shape what this piece becomes.
Full design consultation & concept development
Structural reimagining & silhouette reshaping
Custom design elements true to the original
Preservation of meaningful details & fabric
Starting at $550.
Pricing varies by materials, complexity, and scope. Allow 4-6 months.
Your gown, perfected
BRIDAL PACKAGES
Think of these as a guide, not a fixed menu. Browse through and get a sense of where your gown might land — we'll dial in the details together at your first fitting.
Standard Alterations
$350-$550
For gowns that need refined adjustments to achieve a flawless fit. Ideal when the silhouette is close but the details need a couture touch.
Hemming up to three layers
Bustle installation
Raising or adjusting straps & shoulders
Minor tailoring & seam adjustments
Minimal hand-sewing & embellishment work
Embellished Alterations
$550-$850
For gowns that need more than the basics, especially those that call for custom bodice work, boning modifications, intricate lace and bead details, and more involved tailoring.
Hemming additional layers & trains
Custom bodice work & taking in
Structural adjustments & boning modifications
Lace applique edging & repositioning
Beadwork & detailed embellishment repair
Bust contouring & structural reshaping
Bespoke Alterations
$850-$1,500
For gowns that call for more involved work — a significant fit challenge, a structural addition, or a custom design element built from scratch.
Custom sleeve design & construction
Adding a slit
Adding layers or volume to the skirt
Lace & beadwork
Custom design elements & additions
Full gown reinventions
THE HANDS BEHIND THE WORK
About Abbie
I'm Abbie Kenyon, a Minneapolis-based tailor and designer with over ten years of professional experience. I spent six years in the costume shop at the Guthrie Theater, dressed performers on Broadway tours alongside Beyoncé and P!nk, and have worked with Nordstrom and specialty bridal shops across the Twin Cities.
That background in precision and performance now goes into every gown, vintage piece, and custom project I take on. I'd love to work on yours.
What Clients Say
★★★★★
“Abbie was absolutely amazing!! She made the whole alteration process so easy. Her eye for detail is amazing — everything fit perfectly and the end result was beautiful. I even had the idea of having a cape situation instead of a veil and she NAILED IT! She listened to what I wanted, made suggestions, and truly brought my vision to life. I could not recommend enough!!”
-Sydney P.
★★★★★
“Abbie did an absolutely amazing job and truly made my dress everything I had ever dreamed of. Her attention to detail and creative vision are unmatched. I also love how convenient and seamless she makes the entire process by coming straight to you, it made everything so easy! I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
-Sydney D.
★★★★★
“Abbie has done alterations on two dresses for me now, and she does an amazing job! She not only made customized changes for me, but ensured that each dress fit me perfectly, and looked like it had always been that way. Her skill is unmatched! I highly recommend her for any of your alterations needs!”
-Kelly H.
★★★★★
“Abbie did an amazing alteration on my wedding dress! She has an impeccable eye for detail. She made it super simple and convenient by coming out to me for my fittings. She is an excellent communicator. She gave me multiple options on how my bustle could be created and with her expertise, we found the one that worked best for my dress style. I absolutely love how it turned out and it helped me feel stunning on my big day!”
-Megan K.
★★★★★
“Abbie made my dreams come to life when I wanted to alter the neckline on my mom’s wedding dress to a more modern cut! The dress turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined!! She really took the best care of such a special garment and I’m so lucky to have found her. Thank you SOOO much Abbie!!”
-Nicole H.
★★★★★
“Abbie altered by ball gown wedding dress this past month. Not only was she awesome to spend time with, she also went above and beyond to make my life easier. She did fantastic work an was so accommodating. She did the alterations within 30 days DURING the HOLIDAYS. Seriously, could not have asked for anyone better. 10/10 recommend :)”
-Madeline E.
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⚲ Minneapolis, MN