Wearing mom's dress doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style.
Heirloom Wedding Dress & gown reinvention
Your mom or grandmother's wedding dress is a sweet way to bring your family and character into your wedding – but you shouldn't have to sacrifice your personal style on your big day.
We use fabric and details from your family's bridal heirlooms, and transform them into a piece that fits like a glove and feels even better for your wedding events.
Please note: we are by appointment only.
Create a heirloom item that's equal parts you & your loved one.
What can heirloom wedding dress pieces look like?
- Custom wedding gowns
- Getting ready robes
- Rehearsal dinner dress
- Pajamas
- Accessories, like a headband or bow
Heirloom Reinventions
Taking care of older gowns takes a specialized touch and altering them can be a challenge. We have worked with many clients to reinvent their family heirloom dresses into something they can wear and cherish on their wedding day. Whether you want to totally change the silhouette or use the dress to make a robe or jacket for a keepsake; we're your team! You will want to contact us a little earlier than typical alterations. We suggest starting at least 4-6 months prior to your wedding to ensure we are able to achieve what your vision is. Please see the pricing page for more information or submit a form through the contact page. You will receive instructions to book your first appointment within 24 hours.
Starts at $400 + fitting package
(full cost communicated during fittings)
explore our sewciopathic reinventions
From fit to nailing personal taste, heirloom wedding dress creation is much more than "just" sewing. Frankly, it's a sewing project that's easy to screw up! That's why we handle the process with expertise and care.
We start with your creative vision for your family's dress and carefully take measurements and plan out what we want to change.
We'll meet for a final consultation to make sure everything fits correctly before we send you off with your beautiful, transformed piece!
Measure twice, cut once.
You get one shot to create the perfect heirloom wedding dress.
"Rachel did such an amazing job with my dress. She made it look exactly as I wanted it to fit wise and even improved it by moving the zipper to be hidden!
- Maddie
I was nervous (as anyone would be with a wedding dress) but trusting, and I am so glad I went with Change of a Dress! She was so flexible as well when I realized I wanted the bust taken in one more time despite having already picked up my dress for the final time and I can’t thank her enough for that!"
"I DANCED. My bustle held up, my straps didn’t fall down once. This girl knows what she’s is doing. Support local businesses and bad a$$ women like her.
- MINDY
Rachel is amazing. I’m so grateful she took the time and effort to listen, while also scheduling ALL of my appts in advance and respecting my time. Her prices were about $500 less than I was quoted elsewhere, AND she did a better job than any alterations I’ve seen on any dresses from friends’ weddings. You won’t regret it. Thanks, Rachel for minimizing the stress of the dress!"
“10/10 would recommend”
