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Laura's Couture & Alterations

Laura's Couture & Alterations

Houston, TX
4.7 out of 5 rating, 141 reviews
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    The best in the business!

    Laura’s Couture was recommended to me by my wedding planner and I’m so glad I chose them! My dress needed a lot of alterations (tightening the straps, reducing the cup sizes, letting out the hips, hemming, and adding a bustle) and it was beaded from top to bottom. Everything was executed to perfection! They were so professional and helpful at each fitting. They even went above and beyond to help my sister (and matron of honor) whose dress was so poorly hemmed by a different tailor. It was a week before my wedding and they fixed the hem within hours! Truly a remarkable team!
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    She is magic!

    I came to Laura in a rush as my dress needed alterations one week prior to my wedding day! She went above and beyond to put me at ease and work her magic! My dress turned out beautiful and it wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for her hard work! Thank you!!
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    Laura is amazing! I found a applique that I wanted place on my dress and she did a perfect job getting that on. When I went to my final fitting my dress fit like a glove. She is shear perfection.
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    Maria Sent on 03/17/2013
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    My wedding dress turned out PERFECT!! Karime is AMAZING! Being 5'2", I had to shorten my dress, which had many layers. Also, I wanted my strapless top altered to a sweetheart neckline. I couldn't believe how amazing my dress looked! Karime is a very talented lady. The price of the alterations were more than reasonable, especially for all the work that had to be done. She and Fabio (the office manager) were so warm, cool, and collected. Don't go anywhere else to get your wedding dress altered. This is your wedding dress, so you need to go to the BEST. You will be happy that you were able to wear your dream dress on your wedding day. I sure...
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    She is wonderful. I bought my dress from a consignment shop and it was several sizes too large. She altered it perfectly and took out several petticoat layers to make it seem like it was made for me. I would recommend her to anyone based on her skill alone, but the fact that she is so nice and sweet makes her services all the more better.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 01/20/2012
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    AMAZING! THIS IS ONE TALENTED FAMILY! She created my dress and beautiful alteration...(looks SO different from the original and WAY better). Her daughter did my AMAZING HAIR!!! Everyone LOVED LOVED LOVED every part of my looks :-D ...especially me!
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    I bought my dress at David's Bridal. I had tried on several dresses and loved the one I bought, except for one thing. It wasn't a sweetheart neckline. David's Bridal offered to "pin it" in the middle to make it "appear" sweetheart. I was nervous from the beginning to have David's Bridal do my alterations, so I took my dress to Princess Bridal in Spring, Texas. Karime with Laura's Couture & Alterations did an amazing job! It took one appointment for pinning and measurements, and at my second appointment it fit perfectly and the sweetheart neckline looked like it had been made that way from the start. My dress is PERFECT thanks to Karime. You can't trust just anyone with your dress, but brides you CAN trust this vendor!
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    Erika Sent on 05/10/2011
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    Veeery professional!.. She has a great experience and knows what she's doing! Couldn't be happier to have chosen her!
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    Stephanie Sent on 03/01/2020
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    Attention to detail with your wedding dress!

    Laura’s couture did amazing work on my wedding dress. The front of my dress needed extra length and no one would know of the addition. They matched the lace so beautifully. They spent time teaching my MOH the bustle. On my wedding day, my dress fit to a T.
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    Restored my family heirloom dress!

    Wearing my family dress (both my mother's and my grandmother's, an original Alfred Angelo from the 1950s) was my lifelong dream, but when my mom and I un-boxed it shortly after my engagement, I almost lost hope upon realizing how much work it needed.
    I took it to a few different places in Houston, getting responses like "I can take the entire thing apart and try to make a new dress" and "I could do it for three times your budget," before I found Laura Couture and Alterations. The first time I took my dress in, Karime helped me believe for the first time that it was both possible, and affordable.
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    Angelina Sent on 01/03/2018
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    Laura’s Couture and Alterations was absolutely AMAZING to work with! Her team transformed my sample Galia Lahav Gown from Ivory Bridal Atelier into an unforgettable sight. I picked a Galia Lahav dress, “Odette” but wanted the “Ms. Elle” gown by the same designer. However, due to my budget I could not. I took my Odette gown to their alteration boutique and they transformed my dress into the most beautiful wedding dress I had ever seen and I couldn’t tell the difference between the Ms. Elle and the oroginal Odette I had purchased. In my first photo, it shows a model wearing Ms. Elle, then what my original dress looked like (Odette) and finally with the added lace and newly...
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    Laura’s Couture & Alterations saved my wedding dress! I wish I had gone with them from the start, but I live in San Antonio and had travelled to Houston to buy my dress from BHLDN. I figured I would get it tailored in San Antonio to save myself the trip to Houston. In spite of good reviews on Yelp (including for wedding dresses), my seamstress in San Antonio couldn’t figure out how to bustle my tulle dress (she even suggested cutting off the train!) and also managed to screw a few things up with the dress. Two weeks before my wedding I got my dress back from her and called BHLDN very worried to see if they had any...
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    I chose Laura's based on all the 5 star ratings. I am so glad I did! They did an amazing job on my dress. Everyone there is so nice and friendly. I would highly recommend them.
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    Melissa Sent on 10/29/2016
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    They were so kind, professional, and helpful. The work they did on my dress was perfect and it fit just right for the wedding. I got so many complements on the bustle, and could not have asked for anyone better or a better fit. Thanks!
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    Amber Sent on 08/10/2016
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    THESE GUYS ARE ABSOLUTE MIRACLE WORKERS. I lost 50 lbs before my wedding, and my size 12/14 dress had to be taken in 8 inches!! I was so afraid that I was going to have to end up purchasing a new dress. But nope! This place did such an absolutely wonderful job altering the gown. It is absolutely stunning and I could not have asked for anything more. If you are looking for the best place to get your gown altered, a place that you can truly trust, take it to Laura's Couture!
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    Laura's Couture & Alterations did a fabulous job altering my wedding dress. They are clearly extremely knowledgeable regarding wedding dress alterations. They were confident in the work that needed to be done to the dress and were able to convince me to do all of the right things when I was a little unsure (ex: how tight to make the strapless dress, how long to make the dress so I could walk but it still skimmed the ground). The dress worked out perfectly. I was super comfortable and was able to dance all night. I got so many compliments on the dress and it was in big part because Laura's did such a great job making sure it fit me perfectly. They were really expensive, but worth every penny.
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    Did such an awesome job on my dress! I went in not knowing what to request, but they are so experienced, they knew exactly what to do!
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    After researching a legit place to have my wedding gown altered and customize, noticed after reading the reviews from Laura's Couture, this would be THE PLACE! I did not want to get my dress altered/customized at the bridal salon where I purchased my gown, because their style seemed a bit odd, along with other cons I which to not discuss.

    I made an appt with Laura's Couture Alterations and immediately when I put my gown on they treated my like a queen. Their style, note-taking, snapping photos, and just being sure they are being as precise as possible was incredible. They saw my vision and much more and a month or so when I went back for...
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    The staff at Laura's Couture is a joy to work with. They listened to our requirements for my daughter's wedding gown alterations and my mother of the bride dress and made all the adjustments we requested. Then, when we decided to add a cathedral veil TWO DAYS before my daughter's bridal portraits, they made it (and made it beautifully!). You get great service and quality for your alterations from Laura's Couture, and I highly recommend them.
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    Laura's Couture and Alterations was excellent! I just needed to get a bustle added to my dress, and Karime did an amazing job! I was nervous because I loved the train of my dress, and I didn't like most pictures I had seen of dress bustles, but she took one look at my dress and immediately designed a unique bustle that was gorgeous! It held perfectly for the whole reception and looked amazing. They were quick and easy and so friendly to work with too. I would highly recommend them!!
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    This place does a beautiful job on wedding gown alterations. They work quickly and professional. Not only did they alter my dress, but they also added full length sleeves to a strapless gown. I highly recommend them.
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    I wore a green dress for my wedding. Because I waited until the last minute (I know!) I purchased the dress only about six weeks before the wedding. I went to Laura's Couture and Alterations to have significant alterations to rebuild the bodice of the dress. They ensured my dress fit perfectly and worked with me for almost two hours to ensure that a specific seam lay correctly.
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    LAURA'S COUTURE & ALTERATIONS did an AMAZING job on my alterations for both my wedding dress and my reception dress, which happened to be my grandmother's 57 year old dress. My grandmother's dress was made out of linen and there was no give. I had to drop 2 dress sizes to fit into it. I did drop the weight but I found 10 pounds the week before my wedding. I thought I would not be able to wear my grandmother's dress to the reception and bought a backup dress. But, LAURA'S COUTURE & ALTERATIONS was able to work their magic and let out a few seams. I looked like princess walking down the aisle with my Daddy and queen...
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    The most amazing people and the most incredible work ever! Thank you so much for making my dress look beautiful! You rock! Will send you a pic after the wedding :)
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    Laura's Couture & Alterations were amazing. I purchased my very expensive designer wedding dress from Kleinfeld which had a lot of sequins and beading and was very delicate and intricate. I thought it would be impossible to alter it (as it was SOOOOO detailed), and make the alterations in time, as my wedding was a month away. But she did it :) Laura got me in for my initial appointment as soon as my dress came in. Everyone at the shop was so friendly and knowledgeable, it was a great experience.

    When she finished my dress it was amazing! I have no idea how she did it! It looked exactly the same and fit like a glove....
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