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Now at 2 locations to better meet your needs.

Downtown Lancaster and Southern York, PA

Both locations are by appointment only.

I have been involved in the wedding industry for over 20 years now from working for some great vendors, to set up and managing some wonderful shops and boutiques to owning my own business.
My forte’ has always been alterations and re-design work and I do enjoy the challenge of designing from scratch.
Taking that flat piece of fabric, inspiration from my client and bringing it all to life.
Recently I have added to my services personal dressing and styling.
This has quickly become a great joy for me, and who better to take care of you for that special event or your wedding day than a seamstress that understands fit and style.
Personal dressing allows me to take the stress off you and make sure that even the smallest details are taken care of and that you look and feel your best!

Please feel free to call me for a free consultation so that we can design the perfect package for your needs, from everyday alterations to that most special day in your life.

* Professional alterations and custom designs
• Trusted vendor referrals
• Personal dressing / concierge services - Day of your event
• Always free consultations

* Wedding gown steaming and pressing

* Wedding gown cleaning
• Affordable packages suited to your needs and desires


Please refer to my services list that can be customized to meet your needs, more can always be added!


You Deserve The Perfect Fitting Dress for Your Special Day!


Extraordinary occasions in your life allow for indulgence with the most elegant attire.
Michelle Rene specializes in catering to your dream of a perfect Wedding gown, Bridesmaids dresses,
Prom dress or other special occasion needs.

Services :
* Custom made designs - wedding gowns, Flowergirl dress and bridesmaids dresses, prom and homecoming dresses
* Alterations - formalwear and casual
* Redesigning of heritage fabrics - gowns, christening gowns, accessories
* Custom made veils and hair accessories
* Hems, bodice fit, cups
* Bustle designs
* Steam and pressing services
* Underskirts and slips
* Undergarments and shape-ware
* Jewelry and tierras

Bridal concierge & personal dressing services. When your special day finally arrives, you can relax in the knowledge that you'll have the help and support of a true professional.

Let's not forget your everyday wardrobe. Take a look in your closet to see what needs a little tweaking or if a few custom designed pieces
could enhance your style!

Whatever your needs may be, let me help you look your very best!

Consultations are always free and you will leave with a quote and a vision of your completed look.

When you bring me your formal wear, you can feel confident that on your special day you will most certainly be the
best vision of you.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$500 - $999

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Consignment
Full Customization
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Michelle Rene Designs and Wedding Gown Alterations

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Michelle and Renee are highly acclaimed seamstresses for weddings, both praised for their exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication to making brides feel beautiful and confident in their gowns. With skills ranging from altering modern dresses to reviving vintage pieces, Michelle and Renee both receive glowing reviews for their personalized service, attention to detail, and reasonable pricing. Clients appreciate their professionalism, expertise, and ability to bring their unique visions to life, making them top recommendations for wedding dress alterations.

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Michelle and Renee are highly acclaimed seamstresses for weddings, both praised for their exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication to making brides feel beautiful and confident in their gowns. With skills ranging from altering modern dresses to reviving vintage pieces, Michelle and Renee both receive glowing reviews for their personalized service, attention to detail, and reasonable pricing. Clients appreciate their professionalism, expertise, and ability to bring their unique visions to life, making them top recommendations for wedding dress alterations.

Breanna
Breanna Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Miracle!!

Michelle was truly a miracle for me to find. I recently moved to the area and had no leads or referrals for any places to take my wedding dresses for alterations. My first meeting with Michelle I could tell she was the right person. She knew all the things we would need to do beyond what I had thought of. She quoted me a price and promised it wouldn’t change unless I wanted to do something drastically different from what we discussed. After just a couple fittings it was all ready to go! She even helped me vacuum bag it for my suitcase since I was getting married out of state. I will always recommend Michelle to anyone I know! She truly was the miracle I needed.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 02/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Older Bride

Michelle is a very talented seamstress! It’s amazing how she was able to make an older bride in a wedding gown feel lovely and confident.
Moya
Moya Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My dream Wedding..,,,,Gown

Omg where do I start, I had purchased my gown and then list 2 dress sizes long before my wedding, so I searched for a wedding dress designer who also does alterations… then enter Mi belle Rene Designs.. she worked a miracle on my dress, creatively and uniquely adjust my dress.. she is the sweetest my professional person I have met.. I also utilize her with other alteration etc.. If I could give her 10 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would.
K
Kristen Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle Rene made my dreams come true!

Michelle was able to do major alterations on my 63 year old wedding gown that had been worn by my grandmother and mother. She is so fun and creative to work with! She was able to bring this dress back to life and turn it into something that felt my own. I am beyond thankful for her hard work and incredible skill. I would recommend her to anyone!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Loved every bit of the experience!

Michelle was a life saver! I needed my dress for a wedding taken in and shaped a bit better in a very short timeframe, and she did her magic! She was so sweet and fun to work with. Her pricing is very reasonable for the quality of work. Will 100% be using Michelle again 🩵
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Heidi Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing design.

She is amazing and will make sure all goes smoothly. She is patient and will do her best to make sure everyone is happy.
Katie
Katie Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My big sister is absolutely amazing

My big sister is absolutely amazing and so extremely talented. I have a disability and she helped design and make both my senior prom dress and both of my night to shine dresses long distance and she did an amazing job. I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else besides my big sister to make my dresses.
Magen
Magen Sent on 05/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

We absolutely love Michelle and her work. She is so friendly and you can tell she loves what she does. She is full of ideas and recommendations. We have used her for our Daughters senior homecoming and Prom (Oct 2022, May 2023) for homecoming she was even able to make a beautiful tie for our daughters date out of what was removed from her dress. For Prom she was able to alter the top of the dress to accommodate our daughters chest. She altered the length of her 5 layer dress and altered the back of the dress to make our daughter feel as beautiful and confident as she looked.
We highly recommend Michelle.
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Bethany Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So caring and kind!

Michelle was amazing! She was very responsive to texts, and always listened to my concerns with my wedding dress. I spent a lot of money on my dress and it was the only dress I liked so I was very worried when choosing someone for alterations. I made the right choice! Michelle finished my dress in a short amount of time, created a beautiful bustle, and made sure I loved my dress before I left every appointment. Will always recommend her!!
Duncan
Duncan Sent on 10/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

wonderful service

Michelle is wonderful, she did an incredible job, customized the dress to our exact needs and we could not be happier.
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Awards

94
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
DuJour Catering DuJour Catering Wedding Caterers

Michelle is extremely talented at her craft. I have seen many off her beautiful designs! You should too!!

Bombshell Brides Bombshell Brides Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have worked with Michelle Rene on several events and her work is amazing! I have seen her take a piece of fabric and turn it into a beautiful one of a kind design. Her talent and passion for her work truly shines through.

Stephanie J Gundy, Celebrant Stephanie J Gundy, Celebrant Wedding Officiants

Michele is wonderful and her designs are amazing!

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