Luxury Bridal Alterations & Redesign

Award winning designer-led alterations

for a beautifully sculpted fit

and a dress that feels completely you.

Located in Chilham,

near Canterbury Kent

Luxury Bridal Alterations & Redesign

Award winning designer-led alterations

for a beautifully sculpted fit

and a dress that feels completely you.


Located in Chilham,

near Canterbury Kent

Why Brides Choose Alexander Sharpe Bridal?

We don’t just alter dresses — we reshape, sculpt and redesign them.

Led by Charlotte’s expert eye and over 25 years of fashion and design experience, every alteration is carefully considered to enhance your shape while protecting the original design of your dress.

From precision fitting and complex construction to bespoke sleeves and complete transformations, your dress is in experienced hands.

Designer-led alterations. Beautifully fitted. Completely you.

OUR SERVICES

What We Offer

Expert Bridal Alterations

Precision fitting, reshaping, hems, bust support and beautiful bustles

Designer-Led Redesign

Neckline changes, lowered backs, added structure, and creative transformations

that make your dress feel truly yours

Bespoke Details

Custom sleeves, corsetry, lace placement, applique, lined bodices, and carefully considered finishing touches

The ASB fit

A sculpted silhouette, supported bust and snatched waist - created for confidence, comfort and serious impact.

The Final Fitting Experience

We prepare you for the whole day - from walking, sitting, holding your bouquet

to managing your train and bustle.

We will guide your bridal party through every detail too, so you leave our studio feeling confident, prepared and wedding-day ready.

The Dress Journey

You’ve tried on countless dresses and finally found the one.

But sample dresses are never made for your exact shape. In the boutique, they’re clipped and pinned into place, carefully shaped to give you that perfect vision of how the dress could look.

Fast forward six to nine months – your dress arrives, you try it on… and it doesn’t feel the same.

The bust may feel loose, the hips may sit differently, the skirt may fall in a way you weren’t expecting. That “magic” you saw in the sample can feel like it’s disappeared.

This is completely normal.

Every body is unique, and measurements alone can’t capture the subtle differences in shape, posture and proportion. Standard sizing is only ever a starting point – not the finished result.

This is where we come in.

At Alexander Sharpe Bridal, your dress is not simply altered – it is carefully refined through a designer-led approach to fit. Every adjustment is considered, every line reshaped, every detail balanced to enhance your silhouette.

We recreate that original vision – and often elevate it beyond what you first imagined.

Because the magic was never in the sample.
It’s in how your dress is fitted to you.

The Dress Journey

You’ve tried on countless dresses and finally found the one. Sample dresses, by nature, are never made for your exact shape, they can be too small or too big. To give you that perfect look in the boutique, the bridal consultant often clips or pins the back, shaping it to your figure so you can see how stunning you’ll look on your wedding day.

Fast forward six to nine months: your brand-new dress arrives at the shop, and you try it on… and it doesn’t quite feel the same. The bust might feel loose, the hips may stick out, or the skirt may hang differently. That “magic” you saw in the sample? It can feel lost—but don’t worry, this is completely normal.

Every body is unique, and measurements alone can’t account for all the curves and nuances that make you you. When boutiques take your measurements, they’re using standard sizing as a guide, which means your dress may not fit perfectly right away.

This is exactly where we step in. At Alexander Sharpe Bridal, every fitting and adjustment is designed to perfect the fit, sculpt your shape, and bring back that wow-factor you first fell in love with sometimes even better than you imagined. We celebrate every curve, every angle, and every detail, making sure your dress feels effortless, flawless, and completely you.

01

tell us about your dress

Send us your wedding date, dress details, clear photos and the alterations or redesign you’re considering.

We’ll review everything, advise you on the work required and recommend the right fitting timeframe. Once approved, you’ll receive your private booking link to choose from the suitable appointments available.

02

your first fitting

Usually around eight weeks before your wedding, this is a focused fitting where we assess your dress, discuss exactly what you want and precisely pin every alteration.

Bring your dress, bridal shoes and wedding-day underwear, and attend alone or with one guest. This is a technical fitting rather than a bridal try-on—the dress rehearsal comes later.

Weight maintenance is essential from this point. Your dress is then left safely with us.

03

the transformation

This is where we work our magic. Your dress is expertly altered in our studio,

with every adjustment carefully completed to sculpt your shape while respecting the original design.

04

your refit & dress rehearsal

Your completed dress is refitted and every alteration carefully checked.

Bring your veil, jewellery and up to two key people -

we will show them how to dress you and manage every detail while you practise walking, sitting, holding your bouquet and using your bustle.

Your dress will normally be ready to take home. If a small refinement is needed, we’ll arrange an extra fitting.

01

tell us about your dress

YSend us your wedding date, dress details, clear photos and the alterations or redesign you’re considering.

We’ll review everything, advise you on the work required and recommend the right fitting timeframe. Once approved, you’ll receive your private booking link to choose from the suitable appointments available..

02

your first fitting

Usually around eight weeks before your wedding, this is a focused fitting where we assess your dress, discuss exactly what you want and precisely pin every alteration.

Bring your dress, bridal shoes and wedding-day underwear, and attend alone or with one guest. This is a technical fitting rather than a bridal try-on—the dress rehearsal comes later.

Weight maintenance is essential from this point. Your dress is then left safely with us.

03

the transformation

This is where we work our magic. Your dress is expertly altered in our studio, with every adjustment carefully completed to sculpt your shape while respecting the original design.

Please complete the contact form with your wedding date and a few details about your dress, and we will be in touch to offer you the next available appointment and advance bookings for 2027 & 2028 and guide you through the booking process.

04

final fitting & dress rehearsal

Your completed dress is refitted and every alteration carefully checked. Bring your veil, jewellery and up to two key people - we will show them how to dress you and manage every detail while you practise walking, sitting, holding your bouquet and using your bustle.

Your dress will normally be ready to take home. If a small refinement is needed, we’ll arrange an extra fitting.

Award-Winning Bridal Expertise

The Wedding Industry Awards
South East Regional Winner 2025
Highly Commended 2026

Recognised for exceptional bridal alterations, creative redesign

and the complete ASB experience.

Our Brides Say…

From the first consultation to the last fitting, the experience was seamless and stress-free. The attention to detail was exceptional, and the team was supportive and friendly. On my wedding day, I felt confident and comfortable, and my dress fit perfectly.

- Rachel M.

I can’t thank them enough for the incredible job on my dress. I was nervous about the alterations, but they put me at ease immediately. They were patient, gave expert advice, and the result was a gown that fit like a dream. I felt beautiful walking down the aisle.

- Olivia H.

I had my wedding dress altered here and couldn’t be happier. From the first fitting, they made me feel comfortable and reassured. The process was smooth, professional, and they listened to exactly what I wanted. By the end, my dress fit perfectly — I felt amazing on the day.

- Emma T.

The service was fantastic. My dress needed several changes, and they took the time to understand my vision. Every detail was handled with care, and I felt fully involved. After the final fitting, my gown was exactly what I had hoped for — truly unique and perfect.

- Sarah L.

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