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Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists of Holland, Michigan specializes in gown care services for wedding and other special occasion dresses. This business offers an array of services, from preservation to restoration and more. The owner lends her expertise along with the staff of Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists to the delicate and professional care of your cherished gown.

Experience

She is a trained dry cleaner and previously owned a bridal boutique for a period of seven years before focusing on gown care. The staff at Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists includes seamstresses and fabric care specialists.

Services Offered

This business offers an array of gown care services, including gown cleaning, preservation, restoration, restyling, alterations and fittings. If you desire to have your gown cleaned, this business can accommodate with their hand-cleaning technique prior to storing the dress in what the business refers to as a museum-quality chest surrounded by acid-free muslin and tissue.




  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$100 - $199

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
Cleaning
Full Customization
Preservation
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Jewelry
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Annually

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists

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Lauren Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Would definitely recommend!

I had a great experience with this vendor (even during COVID)! They were able to make significant alterations to my dress affordably and within a good time frame! The latch they added to the belt on the back of my dress unfortunately was very weak and broke early on the wedding day - but that is my only complaint!
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Kelly Sent on 12/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fit and Excellent Service

The thought of leaving my wedding dress in the hands of someone I had never worked with before made me a little nervous, but in meeting Tami and her team at GLWGS, I was immediately put at ease. The seamstress who altered my dress had over 40 years of experience. She took in the bodice, shortened the straps, added bustle hooks, and shortened the length of my dress (which even included removing the scalloped lace trim and reattaching it so that this detailing could be preserved!). GLWGS was very helpful from the appointment reminder emails to teaching my bridesmaid and I how to bustle my dress. Overall, I was extremely happy with how my dress fit and appreciated the excellent service to go with it!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So easy to work with

Tami and her team were very easy to work with. They hemmed, created a beautiful bustle, and pressed my dress. I was so happy with the result! My dressed was stunning and made me feel so amazing on my wedding day.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

perfect experience!

they were SO helpful and were able to meet every desire i had for how my dress would fit and i was so pleased!
Kendra
Kendra Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely Recommend!

It's not easy handing over your wedding dress and trusting the alterations to come out perfectly. But boy, GLWGS nailed it in every way. From the customer service to the dedication to the amount of detail put into a single alteration, GLWGS exceeded my expectations. To all you soon-to-be-brides out there, you can trust Tami and her team to make your dress perfect for you and your big day.
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Sue B. Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Alterations

Sherry Hettinga was great to work with. Quick but everything done beautifully!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 08/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very helpful and personalized service!

I took a chance on buying my dress (worn once before) online and when it came stained - though the seller claimed these were not there when she shipped it - I panicked. I researched the best way to take care of such a delicate piece and found Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists. I contacted and heard back from Tami very quickly who offered to look at the dress. When I brought it in Tami offered to clean the dress and reassured me that there was hope for my dream dress! When I returned a week later, my dress looked brand new and I loved it even more! I'll be back in a few months for alterations and I am excited to work with Tami's team to make this dress my own! Tami truly cares about her clients, their vision for their special day, and clearly has a passion for what she does. I could not be more thankful for the reassurance and the support!
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K.l. Sent on 07/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Speechless - in SUCH a good way!

I never write reviews, but this one deserves it. To say the least my dress experience was horrible with my 1st seamstress. She totally ruined the dress and I called Tammy and asked her just to dry clean it thinking that my only hope was body tape. She ended up Having me meet with the same stress their. It was a short time frame and yet Karen worked endlessly in order to make it as perfect as it could be. They worked in a short time frame saving me from a seamstress gone bad. They literally saved me. Should have just gone there right from the start, but didn't even know they did alterations. They do - start there. Karen literally saved the dress, even adding some hand beading. The dress came back neatly pressed and clean, and done in a time crunch. Thank you ladies.
Thank YOU
Molly
Molly Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience

I would recommend to a friend, they are very knowledgeable and provide great value to their customer.
Grace
Grace Sent on 06/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly steamed and preserved

The day before my wedding they steamed my horse hair gown and gave great instructions to keep it perfect until I walked down the aisle. They also did a great job with the preservation after the fact as well. They came highly recommended and did not disappoint!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Shutter Sam Photography Shutter Sam Photography Wedding Photographers

September's Bride has a wide range of beautiful gowns. All the ladies there were so helpful and fun! I had the pleasure of working with them on a project and it was top notch all the way!

Allison Bower Makeup Artist Allison Bower Makeup Artist Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have had the honor of working with all the women who work at September's bride. Tami Parks, the owner is extremely efficient and picks amazing gowns in her store. I am a makeup artist and I always recommend this store to my brides. The gowns are well priced and over-the-top beautiful. Her dresses are very elegant and well made. She has always been a pleasure to work with and my brides have agreed.

Flourish Sweet Shop Flourish Sweet Shop Wedding Cakes

If you want a special, beautiful experience while choosing your wedding gown and accessories, September's Bride is the salon to attend. Tami and her staff are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and they pride themselves in accommodating their brides. This boutique has personal appeal as well as a large variety of styles to choose from.

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