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Bridal Alterations by Ruth is a professional alterations company located in Cary, North Carolina. Ruth has over 25 years of experience working in alterations. She specializes in alterations for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, mothers of the bride, mothers of the groom, prom, and other special occasions. She has extensive knowledge of working with different fabrics and materials, including beading, appliques, and bustles. Ruth has worked for many well-known bridal companies, but her true passion is bridal alterations; therefore, the reason for starting this company. She wants you to feel confident in your dress and that the dress is in her hands.

Services Offered

Ruth is available to alter bridal gowns, bridal belts, formal gowns, undergarments, and veils. Her average turnaround time with bridal gown alterations is less than three months. Bridal gown alterations include hem, side take in/out, shoulder/strap, over bustle, under bustle, or royal bustle. Bridesmaid gown alterations include hem, side take in/out, or shoulder/strap. She also offers steaming and pressing. Pricing is determined by the amount of work, material, style, and the piece.

What You'll Love About Bridal Alterations by Ruth

You can relax knowing that your dress is in the hands of this experienced alterations company. They offer an array of services to ensure that your dress fits perfectly and you shine on your special day. Check out the glowing reviews below.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Bridal Alterations by Ruth

Aidan
Aidan Sent on 06/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Good service and workmanship

My wedding dress alterations were done by Ruth (hemming, bustle, taking in at the waist, shortening the shoulder straps, bra cups, attaching the belt) for less than $700. The cost was appropriate, I think, based on a similar estimate by another seamstress in Raleigh. The work was great! From all angles, the dress was fantastic, which I think you can tell from the photos. Ruth also allowed Saturday appointments!!! Photos by Beth Ely and the dress was from Gilded Bridal.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 12/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and efficient service

Ruth did a terrific job with altering my wedding dress! She was extremely professional throughout the process. During my first fitting she worked carefully, but efficiently and she listened carefully to make sure she was getting the length of the train etc. exactly the way I wanted it. She was able to complete the alterations quickly, in about 30 days, and when I went to pick up my dress it was perfect! I was very happy with my experience with Bridal Alterations by Ruth and would recommend her highly!
B. Blake
B. Blake Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning work on my bridal gown!

Ruth attended to every concern for my bridal alterations, which included a rather tricky alteration of a sheer mesh section with lace appliques that needed to be shortened to better fit my shoulders. I was so worried it would be impossible to fix without disrupting the beautiful lace pattern, but Ruth made it look absolutely seamless. The dress fit me perfectly for my big day and I received so many compliments on both the dress and the fit. Ruth was also to help me customize my look by re-purposing extra ribbon from the beaded belt that came with the dress to make a pinned on belt that really accentuated my waist! The pricing was very fair for the amount of work, which was impeccably executed!
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Madison Sent on 04/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Ruth is the best/sweetest!

I love Ruth! She was so kind, helpful, and her work was perfect. I changed my mind a few times and I also had to have my kids at my appointments a few times (and they're a handful), and Ruth was always wonderful. Her pricing is reasonable and I'm glad I found her!
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Lj Sent on 03/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Very professional and I love my dress!
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Autumn Sent on 02/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Ruth was very helpful and flexible. I’d recommend her to anyone.
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Helen Sent on 02/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Ruth has done a great job helping me with my wedding dress. She gave really good advice regarding what to alter from the dress. Since I was kind of clueless about wedding dresses and got mine from an online store, I really appreciate her professional opinions. So glad that I found Ruth. Her work is neat and the dress is professionally done. Thank you so much for helping me fit in my wedding dress!
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Joy Sent on 02/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Miss Ruth is AMAZING! She rebuilt a designer wedding dress for me that was 6 inches all over the dress too big for me! Now my dress fits as if it is couture. I had a very tight timeline that she accommodated while also working fittings around my very busy work travel schedule. She truly has a gift and passion for wedding dresses! I drove to Raleigh from Columbia, SC (7 hours round trip 3 times) and I would do it all over again because she is that good at her work. If you want your wedding dress to look like it was made for only you, then ask Miss Ruth to alter your dress! You will not be disappointed!
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Rebekah Sent on 01/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I got my alterations for my wedding dress done by Ruth and had such a great experience. She was so nice and was able to fit my into her schedule just a few months before my wedding. She added a bustle, bra cups, and took in my dress for such a fair and competitive price. I am so happy with how my dress came out and definitely would recommend her to any bride out there!
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Jessica Sent on 01/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Ruth did an excellent job altering my wedding dress! She made the process so simple. My dress was pretty complicated but she got it done quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to use her for any alterations needs.
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