Mario made me feel so special during my wedding. Having a nonstandard body type (short with a thicker bottom half), finding suits that fit me is a nightmare. Mario made me a custom velvet tuxedo jacket for my wedding and it was amazing! It fit perfectly and made me feel so confident. Mario was always willing to help - he stated multiple times that his goal was to make me feel the best on my big day, and that’s really how it felt!

My husband also had a custom suit but we unfortunately had some fit issues in his. Mario did everything he could to help us make it work, but in the end, we were able to work something else out and Mario was gracious and easy to work with. He understood completely which was extremely thoughtful and helped during a stressful situation.

He also tailored two suits we bought on Etsy as well. They fit perfectly, especially my pants which were a bit worrisome in the beginning with flaring pockets at the hip. He masterfully suggested closing the pockets which resolved the issue and made the pants fit like a glove.

Everyone commented on how good we looked that night and how amazing both of our suits were. We look fantastic in our pictures and it’s thanks to Mario and his team.

If you want amazing craftsmanship and customer service, look no further than Mario and his team at Monetti’s tailoring.

Mario & his team at Monetti Tailoring made my wedding dress look even more amazing than it did when I got it. They worked through every detail until I (and they) were completely satisfied. They were attentive not only to the fit of the dress, but also my comfort in it. There isn't anyone else I'd trust with my clothes, let alone such an important garment!

I made arrangements very late and several changes but Mario and his team fulfilled every request while making me feel beautiful. Could not be happier and received nothing but compliments on my wedding dress. :)

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Monetti tailoring. I recently brought my wedding dress to them - being petite, it needed a ton of work, but they were patient, spent so much time on it, and got it absolutely perfect. Through many layers of material, lace, and a bit of asymmetry, they made it fit like a glove and I got so many compliments on it. They also did an amazing bustle - I included a picture because they made it look like I never had a train to begin with - so comfortable. I invested in alterations, but it was worth every penny. I definitely plan to take all of my future alterations there, and I'm so glad I trusted them with my wedding dress!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience with Monetti Tailoring was the most disappointing part of my entire wedding planning process.

From the very first appointment, I felt uncomfortable. During my initial consultation, Mario began cutting and altering my wedding dress before discussing pricing with me or obtaining my approval for the work. As a bride bringing in an expensive wedding gown, I was shocked that alterations were started without a clear conversation about costs beforehand.

I ultimately paid $590 for alterations with the primary goal of improving the fit of the bodice. Unfortunately, when I picked up my dress, the fit of the top was not improved and actually felt more difficult to get into and wear than before. When I raised my concerns, I was told additional work could be done for another $600, which I found unbelievable given that the original issue had not been resolved.

I was also quoted approximately $300 for a bustle on my relatively simple gown, which I declined because the price seemed excessive.

Beyond the pricing concerns, I did not feel welcomed or valued as a customer. During my appointments, I often felt as though I was inconveniencing him by asking questions or discussing adjustments. Rather than feeling supported during an exciting time, I left feeling stressed and discouraged.

As my wedding date approached, I had no choice but to find another alterations specialist. They graciously squeezed me into their schedule on short notice, treated me with kindness and professionalism, and were able to make the fit adjustments I had been asking for all along. Even more surprising, the additional work cost me roughly half of what Monetti had charged. The difference in both the quality of the work and the customer service was night and day.

Of all the vendors I worked with during my wedding planning, this was by far the worst experience. A wedding dress is one of the most important purchases a bride will make, and I expected transparency, professionalism, and quality workmanship. Unfortunately, my experience with Monetti Tailoring fell short in all three areas. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Monetti Tailoring for bridal alterations.

I’ve never posted a negative review in my life, but this horrible man has no place owning a business or speaking with women. Please, as a matter of principle, do not go here for your wedding or any other tailoring work. If his business closes down, it will be just a fraction of what he deserves for the way he treated my fiancée.

I just returned from a business trip to find my fiancée in tears. She went to Monetti Tailoring to get minor alterations on her wedding dress. Our wedding is next month. Mario Gahona, the owner, told her she looked bad because, in his words, “her boobs were too low.” He said he didn’t want to work on her and her dress, because he thought she looked bad and that it would reflect poorly on his business.

This is supposed to be the happiest moment of my fiancée’s life, and she’s been traumatized by this monster. This is the memory she’ll associate with her wedding dress.

For what it’s worth, he also ripped a seam of her dress in the process of demeaning her body, so she’ll have to get it fixed elsewhere. I can also say that I’ve met him in the past, when I went to pick up some other alterations. He was verbally abusive to his staff and interrupted one of them when she went to retrieve our clothes from the back, insisting that he do it himself. He then returned with both the clothes we left with him and several of someone else’s. Luckily, I noticed and brought them back. You might not be as lucky when he gives your clothes to someone else. Hopefully his staff, who are much more qualified and professional than he is, are able to help customers before he gets in the way and messes it up. And hopefully they’ll find better jobs soon so they don’t have to work for this creep anymore.

My fiancée is beautiful, with a heart of gold, and I’m sure we’ll find someone else who deserves to work on her dress. As we try to work that out, please do not patronize Mario Gahona’s business. I will be posting this on every possible review outlet so that potential and current clients know what type of person they will be dealing with. Not only cruel, arrogant, and sexist, but incompetent.