Planning a wedding for October

Colleen219

So my idea of a big wedding went out the door when my mom passed away.  I am now on track for something simple.  We are finding a justice of the peace to marry us at a specific location and then a couple days later have a reception.  My main problem right now is I want to take my mothers wedding dress and use it to create my own.  I am trying to find somewhere that can help me take the preserved dress without ruining it and making my own.  Any suggestions?

lizbride0609

I used Mary Catomy and was very happy with her for wedding alterations but I know she has gotten very popular over the last year. Try contacting her and she might be sympathetic since your story of what you are doing is beautiful.

MsBunny312

That's such a great way to pay tribute to your mom.

I know a custom dressmaker that is really good who does that sort of work on the side of her real job. Her name is Michal Lynn,  and she just made a gown with its own custom pattern from scratch for a bride who was getting married in France last week. She goes above and beyond without being asked. If you are interested, pm me and I can get her contact info for you.