Finding the perfect wedding dress is only one hurdle of the wedding dress process. However, finding an incredible alterations specialist who you can trust with your dress and with your vision is a whole other hurdle not many think about. Dianne single-handedly, with her professionalism, eye for detail, ingenuity, and ideally private North Salem studio, makes the process of alterations nothing short of a memorable, enjoyable experience. From the moment I brought my dress in for the first session, Dianne kept me involved in the process through every subsequent session. She would never just go ahead making an alteration and then tell me afterward. She would show me what she would do on a sample lace, how it would look, explain how it would feel, and then ask for my feedback. I felt so heard and listened to, and I couldn't be more thankful for the time and patience she has. She crafted the bustle of my dress with gorgeous lace buttons and beadwork by hand and got the length exactly where I needed it to be able to dance the night away. I loved working with Dianne and I highly recommend her for your wedding dress!

Crafting your own dress for a very important day is risky, but Dianne guides you to develop a dress you are proud of and delighted with. Dianne has a few tried and true steps to organize the process, but each step includes your opinion and direction. It was never overwhelming and I have NO experience in fashion or attire. Dianne has this way about her that encourages feedback, and if you don’t have the words or know exactly what it is thats bugging you, she helps you fill in the blanks and offers suggestions to get the dress exactly perfect. This turned into a special experience traveling up to North salem with my mom for each dress appointment. I learned alot about fabrics and seams and lace (without doing any of the work). At the end I was so proud of my dress and ourselves for crafting such a unique beauty. It really adds alot to your wedding to be in your own dress!! Highly recommend!

Dianne was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is a master at her work. The dress I had in mind to design came out exactly as I hoped it would. Her experienced eye helped me make a few changes that made the dress even more beautiful.

On the wedding day, I received many compliments as well as inquiries about where I had purchased my dress. I was delighted to say that I had a vision of what I wanted (as mother of the groom) and Dianne brought that vision to life.

I would highly recommend her!