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Fresca Designs by Blanca

Fresca Designs by Blanca

Vienna, VA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Blanca is wonderful

    Blanca's Fresca Designs was one of a few referrals that I received when I purchased my dress from Fairytale Brides in Rockville. After looking at reviews, I decided to give it a try- and am so, so happy that I did. Fairfax was not the closest of locations for me, but the drives were so worth it! Blanca is skilled, kind, caring, and I would recommend her to any bride looking for a fair and positive experience with alterations. Blanca keeps busy with helping family and neighbors in addition to having many clients who want her great seamstress work, so I'd recommend reaching out sooner than later to make sure there's plenty of time for follow-up fitting appointments.
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    Rose B. Sent on 08/23/2022
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    Amazing experience with flowers and dress!

    Blanca was one of the best vendors we had, she is what made our wedding day perfect! Not only does she have extremely affordable tailoring prices, but she is a jack-of-all trades! She also provided BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements for our centerpieces, bridesmaid and bridal bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, and even flowers to decorate our cake. It was SUCH a wonderful experience to work with her - she is so talent, kind, and flexible - she even met me at my home and kept offering to meet until the dress was tailored exactly how I wanted. She was able to add a complicated bustle; everything turned out so beautiful. She is so easy to work with and truly became a friend! We invited her to our wedding and she saved the day when my maid of honor could not pin up the bustle in time - thank you Blanca!!
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    Amanda H. Sent on 03/02/2022
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    Amazing experience

    I cannot say enough great things about Blanca. She is the kindest woman with the most reasonable prices I’ve ever seen. She also came to my house for all of my fittings which was incredibly convenient. My dress fit like a glove and I couldn’t have been happier! Do not hesitate to hire her!
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    Jackie R. Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Best Atelier Ever!

    Blanca was truly heaven sent! She transformed my wedding dress to fit me PERFECTLY! She truly listened to what I wanted and made me feel super comfortable at every fitting! She was affordable and understanding. Blanca has true talent with such a warm heart. I highly recommend her! Check out the before and after pictures!
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    Kendra Sent on 05/06/2019
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    Blanca did an amazing job!

    Blanca did an amazing job on my wedding dress. She was very attentive to detail and wanted to make sure she got the dress exactly the way I wanted. Her prices were very affordable and I was very happy with the final results. Blanca also helped me with creating centerpieces and bouquets for my wedding and they turned out beautifully. She was able to create exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much Blanca!
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    Brie Sent on 12/14/2019
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    Alterations Specialist

    Blanca was an absolute DREAM. I had chosen a strapless dress, but had dreams of having off the shoulder, wispy, ethereal sleeves added. After my first consultation with Blanca, I was immediately confident she could pull off my vision. She was helpful and communicative through the entire process. She was also super accommodating to my hectic pre wedding schedule. I cannot recommend her enough. I will be a life long client!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 12/01/2018
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    Fantastic alterations!

    Blanca did a fantastic job on my wedding dress that I brought her. It was about 6 sizes too big and needed some serious work. She patiently altered the dress and graciously allowed me to come back numerous times to make sure it was the perfect fit. Blanca also added sleeves to the dress and made sure that they looked natural.
    She also made a veil to wear with the dress- it matched perfectly and looked great. Her prices are very reasonable and she is such a hard worker and prides herself on quality craftsmanship. I would definitely recommend her and will definitely be back. I can't say thank you enough!
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    Christine Sent on 01/19/2019
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    Took an dress I bought online and made it a beautiful gown.

    Blanca did an amazing job with my dress. She put in a corset. added boning and cups to the chest area and waist, sewed on bling under the bust, made semi off the shoulder cap sleeves out of matching material she searched for ( I would have loved to have sleeves more off the shoulder then they were my only complaint), helped me choose the best bustle I believe it was French style that made my rear look like a magical waterfall, and last but not least hemmed my dress moving all the applica’s up by hand but still kept the dress looking amazing. She has worked tirelessly on another two dresses for me and you can see her passion shine through her work and her kind disposition with her clients.
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    Theresa Sent on 10/25/2018
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    Excellent!

    I hired Blanca to do my wedding dress alterations. She was very patient and kind throughout the whole process. The dress turned out beautifully and I can't be any happier! Her prices are also very affordable. Highly recommend!
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    Sarah Sent on 06/29/2017
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    Blanca is just the best! i got a designer gown at a discount that I was in love with the front but not the back. She totally redid the overly revealing back! It's exactly what I wanted and she's an absolute delight to be around. I could literally just go and hang out with her. And doing it through Anthony's bridal it's the best deal around.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH SARAH, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR KIND WORDS, And please send me a photo when you get a chance, also remember I offer spot cleaning, full cleaning and also preservation.
    Take care
    Love
    Blanca
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    Molly Sent on 02/25/2018
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    Blanca helped transform my beautiful dress into a custom work of art! We had several fittings over a good few months - but it was the perfect way to make sure it fit like a glove and allow me to make changes and adjust design! She added a gorgeous custom bustle unlike anything I've ever seen, and was really accommodating when I, at the last minute, decided to have her design and put on new straps. I love my dress! Plus, the shop I bought my dress at quoted me at $800 for basic hem and bringing it in a bit (not including the new strap design.) I paid LESS THAN HALF of that for Blanca's service, and it was top notch. Thank you Blanca!
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    Kristin Sent on 11/19/2017
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    Blanca did an amazing job with the alterations on my wedding dress. She was extremely personable as well as professional. I was very happy with how my dress came out.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Hello Kristin, Thank you so very much for taking your precious time to review me.

    And please let me know if you need to dry clean or preserve your gown.

    Have a Wonderful Christmas/Holidays amd a Peaceful New Year!
    Take care
    Blanca
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    Laura Sent on 12/27/2017
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    Blanca is the very best seamstress. She will make any adjustment you would like in a reasonable amount of time and her flexibility is unmatched. All she wants is for you to be happy and comfortable in your dress and will do anything to get you there.
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    Blanca at Fresca Designs provided me with incredible service! She was able to alter my bridesmaid dress before the wedding and did a great job. I have been going to Blanca for alterations for a few years and she NEVER disappoints; always a great experience.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Thank youn so much for such a great review, may god bless your merriage,
    \love
    blanca
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    Rachel Sent on 11/26/2017
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    Blanca is absolutely wonderful! She took my dress and made it into my dream dress. It was beautiful for the wedding and she was even able to add a sash to the dress that I had picked out from Amazon. She will always be the first person I recommend to touch up your dress and make it perfect for your big day! She's super sweet and accommodating and it was wonderful talking to her. You can't go wrong with Blanca. She's perfect!
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    Caroline Sent on 11/26/2017
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    Ms. Blanca Shek was amazing! I bought my dress secondhand and after I got it, I realized it really wasn't the dress I envisioned getting married in. I wanted to return it, but it was passed their return policy date. I had pretty much accepted that I was going to be married in a dress that I didn't even like, but when I went to get it fitted I asked Ms. Shek if maybe she could not only fit it, but truly alter it. I let her know what I was thinking of, and over the course of the next few weeks, she completely transformed the dress. She completely took apart the top of the dress, and meticulously pieced together bits of beautiful lace she had saved from other dresses. I cried from shock, relief, and gratitude when I saw the final dress. Thanks to her, I felt so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day. She also made me a beautiful veil. I received so many compliments, and I'm so grateful to her for being so kind and accommodating. She is a wonderful person who really just cares about what she does, and is so talented and skilled at what she does. You can not go wrong with Blanca Shek!
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    Eangsry Sent on 11/16/2017
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    Glad to have her part of my wedding. Her cost is great and work is even better.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Hello Eangsry, Thank you so very much for taking your precious time to review me. And please let me know if you need to dry clean or preserve your gown. Have a Wonderful Christmas/Holidays and a Peaceful New Year! Take care Blanca
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    Bel Sent on 06/14/2017
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    She did a great job on my dress in a short amount of time and the pricing for Alterations was perfect. If you need a dress, check out St. Anthony's Bridal.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Thank you so very much, god bless you!
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    L Sent on 01/27/2017
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    Blanca was easy to work with and helped me alter my wedding dress at a very reasonable price.
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    Mary Sent on 06/15/2017
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    Blanca did a fantastic job on my alterations, and her prices are so reasonable!

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Thank yo very much Mary
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    Amanda Sent on 11/21/2017
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    Blanca was incredibly kind and did a beautiful job altering the straps on my dress. She also did a beautiful bustle and hemmed my mother and bridesmaids dresses too!

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Hello Amanda, Thank you very much for taking your precious time to review me.

    Let me know if you need to dry clean your gown.
    Thanks again and Have a Wonderful Christmas and Peaceful New Year!
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    Rita Sent on 06/06/2017
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    Blanca did an AMAZING job altering my wedding gown! She worked with the delicate fabric of my dress and showed beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. She is an excellent listener and heard me every time I wanted to make a change, even small finishing touches at the end. Blanca is incredibly patient and flexible and wants to make you happy! She is also very reasonably priced and available. I absolutely LOVE my perfectly altered gown, and it never would have happened without Blanca's help!!

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Thank you Gorgeous Celebrity Couple!, you both really looked like celebrities! and Thank you very much for such a great compliments to my work, ladies like you are pleasure to work with, May God Bless you both always with good health, harmony and love,
    Thanks
    Blanca,
    PS: Let me know if you need just cleaning or both cleaning and preservation.
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    Sheila Sent on 11/13/2017
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    Blanca is the wedding whisperer. I enjoyed every visit with her. She has a warm spirit and provided me with positive affirmations. She knows how to help brides feel their best. Blanca sent my wedding dress for cleaning and it came back spotless. I loved my wedding gown but wanted to personalize it. She gave me several ideas. She created a sweetheart top and added glitter to the bottom. Blanca is efficient, responsive, and a good communicator. I highly recommend Blanca's seamstress services.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Hello Sheila, Thank you so very much for taking your precious time to review me. And please let me know if you need to dry clean or preserve your gown. Have a Wonderful Christmas/Holidays and a Peaceful New Year! Take care Blanca
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    Ann Sent on 06/06/2017
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    I was incredibly grateful when my wedding coordinator put me in touch with Blanca. It's hard to surrender your wedding dress for major alterations, but Blanca put me entirely at ease and was confident in her approach. She took the time to explain to me exactly what she would do and why she would do it. My dress was entirely lace, and she painstakingly removed and reapplied the applique in order to take in my entire gown, which was fitted throughout. Then she did a second appointment to determine the length of the hem after she had taken the dress in, feeling she could be more precise if the first round of work was already done. Overall Blanca did BEAUTIFUL work, she was a pleasure to deal with, and she was incredibly affordable! Thank you Blanca!

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Dear Ann, Thank you so very much for your review, I really appreciate the description and my work so brides will understand, that in order for alteration be perfect, we must take time to take the proper one step at the time!
    May God Bless you and your marriage,
    Sincerely,
    Blanca
    PS: Let me know if you need and cleaning or both cleaning and preservation.
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    Blanca makes you feel like you're her most valuable customer! She was truly an integral person for my mom and I as we prepared our dresses for my wedding.

    Fresca Designs by Blanca's reply:

    Thank you very much my dear sasha, i really appreciate it. , and let me know if you need to clean it.
    thanks again and many blessing.
    love
    blanca
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