Carole came highly recommended for wedding dress alterations. I decided to go with her, as she has a reputation for being the best..and she did not disappoint. She did an EXCELLENT job, in a very short amount of time. Not only is she incredibly talented, she is wonderful to work with! I enjoyed the experience and I LOVE my dress! The high quality work and attention to detail is truly remarkable. During our initial phone call, she took the time to answer all of my questions and didn't rush me. She didn't pressure me to go with her, made me feel comfortable and said she would be able to fit me in just in time for my wedding. My first fitting was such a positive experience! She is incredibly bright and insanely talented. She is friendly and personable. When I went to the second fitting to pick up my dress, I was truly stunned. I have never used the word "snatched" before, but she made me look "snatched". I never wanted to take my gown off. She transformed it into a work of art. My mom needed help when steaming my dress on the day of my wedding, and I didn't know what to do. I gave her my phone and had her call Carole. Carole was so kind and helpful and went above and beyond. I am so grateful for Carole! TLDR: Carole is absolutely AMAZING and will make you look and feel BEAUTIFUL on your wedding day. You will not be disappointed read more

Carole did an amazing job at putting a lot of love and care into fitting my mother's dress to my wedding day. She worked with my budget and listened to what I wanted and made something I didn't even know what was possible happen. Her studio is very clean and gorgeous. She guided me on how to travel to Mexico with my dress and gave me the confidence to do so. I am so over the moon that I was able to wear my mom's dress for my mom and the rest of my family in Mexico. My mother could not be in the states for my civil ceremony, but with her dress she was as close to my heart as possible. Thank you again Carole. read more

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This is the second time Carole has done wedding gown alterations for us! We brought her a challenge in my daughter's wedding gown, which was ordered incorrectly in a size that was way too big. My daughter feared she wouldn't have her dream dress but Carole was confident she could make it work. The result was a gown that looked more gorgeous than when we had first picked it out! It fit her like a glove and Carole even created an adorable bow for the reception look. Carole is a seamstress AND a designer - she really understands how to flatter your figure. She's also so kind and a pleasure to work with. Thanks for everything, Carole! read more

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Carole was absolutely amazing! She fit me in for an initial meet-and-greet very quickly back in January, which I really appreciated. Her professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding -- and the final result was everything I could have hoped for. My dress fit like a glove when I picked it up! Carole also provided two different estimates since I was unsure whether I wanted to customize my gown. Her patience as I made my decision was incredibly helpful; I never felt rushed or pressured. If you want a stress-free, detail-oriented alterations experience for your gown, I can't recommend Carole highly enough! read more

Carole Kenney Design - Altered wedding dress - Bridal Near Me - Sacramento, California

Carole is the absolute BEST - if you're having a wedding dress altered or need a dress made for a special event, she should be your only option! I bought my dress from a&bè in Midtown, and saw her as soon as the dress came in. I felt so taken care of and was grateful for her guidance every step of the way. I wasn't sure where I should get a veil and she ended up making a custom veil for my dress too. 100000/10 recommend! You'll be in the best hands read more

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Carole is incredibly talented and patient! She will do the work and give you what you want if it's possible. She not only did my wedding dress : took it in, reconstructed the straps, hemmed it, and bustled it. But- she also transformed my mother's wedding dress for me to wear at my rehearsal : took it in, fitted the sleeves, and cut it to tea length. She is worth her cost if you want something done well. I wouldn't have trusted my dress with anyone else. She's also just a very kind person who's easy to talk to so it makes the appointment something to look forward to. read more

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OMG. Don't think twice - if you can have Carole alter your wedding dress, hire her on the spot! She is the best there is. She took this absolutely stunning dress, and made it look like it was made for my body. The dress was complicated - a bubble hem, many sizes too big, chest area that had to be slimmed down for my bust, a back that was brought up a few inches, and a bustle had to be created. She made the bustle PERFECTLY, and made it so simple and foolproof that it took less than 5 minutes to bustle. In addition, she altered my Friday night dress down an entire size, and that also was a complicated dress due to the design and zipper. What resulted was perfection. I couldn't be happier. I would trust nobody else! And throughout the many months, it was a joy to get to know Carole - she is a wonderful human on top of an absolute killer seamstress. read more

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I am very late to writing this review, but Carole did the alterations for my wedding dress back in May - July 2024. We needed to adjust the bodice, length, straps, and add a bustle. Carole was communicative and offered helpful, knowledgeable suggestions throughout the whole process, and explained why something would/wouldn't work. I remember she took the time to go through a few iterations of what my bustle could look like and came up with an absolutely gorgeous option that stayed put on wedding day (even with me doing a swing dance) 100% well worth the money for such an important item of clothing. The dress fit perfectly on my wedding day. Thank you Carole! read more

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Over the years Carole has altered several bridesmaid dresses and my wedding gown. She is extremely talented, and worth every penny! I have a hard time finding dresses that fit correctly in all areas and she worked her magic every time. If you're looking for a bargain, she's not your gal - but her prices match her skills and experience. If you have a dress you don't want to risk ruining on a bad alteration, spend the money to have it done right. read more

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I can't rave highly enough about Carole! She and her team are so so talented. They were able to hem, bustle, and take in my wedding gown (without altering the design) in a short time frame. My wedding dress would not have looked this good without her! read more

I was excited to be referred to this business and gave them a call. I simply asked if I would need an appointment or if I could walk in. The moment I mentioned my wedding date (October 3, 2025), I was immediately dismissed and told I'd be better off going to a "basic alteration place." For a business with 5-star reviews, I expected at least a willingness to hear what I actually needed. All I was looking for was a simple hem and a bustle for my clean sheath wedding dress..not an over-the-top request. Very disappointing experience, and I'll gladly take my business elsewhere. read more

Choosing to have Ms. Carole do the alterations on my wedding dress was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From our very first meeting, Carole was very kind and upfront about what work my dress needed, most importantly the cost. I went to a few other alteration places around the Sacramento area and in terms of cost she was on the higher end of the list. But Carole was worth every penny. Her work was impeccable and made me feel like my dress was specifically made for me. The fit was perfect and hugged my body in the most flattering ways I could ever imagine. I felt so beautiful whenever I stepped into my dress. I received so many compliments throughout my wedding day, I loved hearing all about it. What I also liked about Carole was how easy she was to work with. Once the deposit to book her is made, she makes a timeline for you in the next few months to come in for fittings to check on the progress. I love an organized queen! Carole is a talented seamstress and worked magic on my dress. Not only that, she was very sweet and one of the most positive people I've been lucky enough to work with. As an anxious bride, I felt very relaxed knowing that my dress was in good hands. That piece of mind is priceless. I recommend any future brides to book with her for the most stress free experience. read more

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Carole is amazing and did a phenomenal job with my wedding dress. She was professional and sweet and personable. I would recommend her to anyone who needs their dress altered. I was on a little bit of a time crunch and she scheduled me in and made something that others deem a stressful time, so easy and comfortable. I left the studio grinning ear to ear every time. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Carole. read more

Carole is the definition of THE BEST. I highly recommend Carole Kenney Design to any bride-to-be looking for one-of-a-kind, beautifully crafted, perfectly fitted wedding gown alterations. The quality of work CKD provides is nothing short of exceptional. I cannot express enough gratitude for the custom wedding gown Carole created. I felt like a princess, and I received countless compliments on how stunning and unique my gown was. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. First, Carole took the time to understand my vision and style preferences, ensuring every detail was perfectly tailored to reflect my personality. We worked together from the initial sketch all the way through the final fitting. I have a large cup size (DDDD), and one of my initial concerns was finding a design that included cleavage but minimized my cup size. Carole knew exactly how to craft my bodice to do that and put my concern at ease from our first meeting. I had a vision for a dress with a low back, which can be difficult with such a large cup size. Carole knew exactly how to craft the straps and back of the dress to give me the look I was going for, but also provide comfort and support. I could go on and on about all the amazing details, from finding the perfect fabrics to layer to make the back of my dress look like my skin tone, to sewing in a zipper that is invisible and works perfectly, to crafting a beautiful bustle that accounted for the fact that I was changing shoes from heals to sneakers after the ceremony. Another amazing detail Carole added was beading from my grandmother's wedding gown to the back of my dress! Her years of experience have given her the perfect eye for detail, knowing exactly where to place the beading to make it fit with the design of the dress. Beyond the gown itself, working with Carole Kenney Design was an absolute pleasure. The entire operation is professional, responsive, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. She made me feel at ease, taking the stress out of finding the perfect dress. Thank you once again for making my wedding day dreams come true! read more

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Miss Carole took my dream dress to the next level. She is hands down the best. She is so considerate of your vision and your budget, finding ways to make it work. Ive never felt more beautiful. Her experience is unmatched! read more

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I HAD to come back and update my review! I now have the pictures from my wedding and wanted to show the world the VERY talent of this lady! Like I have said before, if you have a wedding dress that needs to be altered SHE IS the woman to go to! read more

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Outside of being the absolute sweetest person, Carole is an absolute GEM and incredibly talented in her work. I purchased a sample dress that I knew would need some alterations as well as some restorative work, and after reading the reviews about Carole, I knew there was nowhere else I wanted to go. Upon our initial consultation, Carole was very knowledgeable about my style of dress with its intricate beading and French seams. She informed me of the process she would have to take and a cost by the end of the appointment. She was also reconstructing my mother's wedding veil from the 80s to make it into my vision. To say I was impressed was an understatement. I immediately left the appointment feeling 100% comfortable leaving my dress and veil in her hands. I looked forward to each of my appointments with Carole. Her work is impeccable. My dress went from fitting well to being fit for my body in the best way possible. I cannot say enough about the magic she worked on my dress with restoring the beading and creating my vision with the veil. I left my final appointment with Carole giving hugs and taking pictures to make sure I remembered this time and the work that went into making me the vision of the bride I imagined. I am so grateful to have worked with Carole and would recommend her to absolutely everyone. **Including a picture of the day I picked my dress (long, straps long, no structure in the waist) and a picture on my wedding day with it fully fitted to my body. Carole, if you're reading this, thank you. I felt like a dream on my wedding day. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and your work. I feel so lucky to have worked with you. read more

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Carole is AMAZING! She tailored my Aleena Leena dress, which had tons of intricate beading and lace, and made it absolutely perfect. She came highly recommended by my stylist, Theresa, from a&bé bridal shop, and I'm so glad I went with her! Carole was super flexible and handled everything like a pro. After my second fitting, I unexpectedly lost a lot of weight because I was sick for five weeks with COVID and pneumonia. Losing weight in between fittings is usually a big no-no, but Carole took it all in stride. Luckily, she hadn't started the alterations yet and adjusted the timeline to make it all work. By the final fitting, my dress fit like a glove--it looked incredible and made me feel so confident on my wedding day. Not only is Carole professional and insanely talented, but she's also just a genuinely great person. She was so kind, patient, and understanding throughout the entire process. Carole, thank you so much for everything--you're the best! read more

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Carole is incredible. She is so sweet and does such amazing work. I went with her to alter my wedding dress because I wanted someone who had worked with my specific brand's fabric. We pre-set all of our dates and the try-ons were always so quick and efficient. The pricing was extremely reasonable as well. She even put in multiple points for my bustle which got some big props from my wedding coordinator and allowed for much more durability. Would absolutely recommend Carole for your alteration needs! read more

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Carole is an artist of the highest caliber. She promised and delivered perfect alterations and a creative bustling design for my daughter's wedding dress. She also designed and created 3 purses out of my 32 year old yellowed wedding dress. I lack the vocabulary to praise her high enough!! read more

As previous reviews have stated, Carole brings a wedding dress to LIFE. She is a skilled seamstress with an eye for design and brought my vision of my wedding dress to life! The entire process was seamless and easy. She made me feel so comfortable with everything. Everyone at the wedding was in awe of the dress. I highly highly recommend Carole Kenney Design, she is a master. read more

Carole - thank you for the most beautiful dress and making me feel so beautiful from the inside and out! I am so grateful for you. You truly were like a fairy dress alterations mother to me. I loved my gown, but it needed adjustments in my bodice, hemming, bustle and make some fun sleeves or "whimsy" pieces as you dubbed them. The magic you worked on my bodice was especially on the bust was just impeccable. I loved the tulle illusion border you did on my neckline so much. I loved how you created the back tie from scratch from tulle for me for more support as my wings and whimsy pieces needed it. The way you took my original sleeves and cut the lace and sewed them on my whimsy pieces and my back part is one of my favorite parts of the gown. The way you made the gown fit my body I was awestruck. I didn't know I could look so curvy and stunning. And for me to say I looked stunning is a lot for me. I had gained a little weight with having some medical issues. I was so worried being curvier and not feeling or looking beautiful because of my weight gain. You made all my anxiety (almost haha) about my body almost disappear. I hate that I equated my beauty or worthiness to my weight. But you made me realize I'm more than my body and my dress size. This whole process was a very butterfly coming out of its cocoon moment for me. It has truly boosted my confidence in how I dress myself for everyday and realize I am beautiful as I am. This was hard without having my Mom here anymore, but my sister Amanda was a huge support and came to all my appointments. Carole thank you for your kindness and grace going through this without my Mom. My Granny made my Mom's wedding dress, and I know how much work goes into sewing, alterations and all of it. You made this all so easy for me and enjoyable. If you need alterations for a special occasion, I highly recommend Carole! She is a genius and a magician! I can't thank a&be bridal in Sacramento enough for referring me to Carole to make my Madilane gown a unique, whimsical, ethereal and beautiful gown my own. read more

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Carole was a dream to work with! I would definitely recommend her to any bride looking to get alterations done, big or small. I had minor fixes needed on my dress, but she has an eye for perfection and was able to make my dress look and fit better than I could have imagined. Specifically, the ribbing on my corset needed re-working - but this was no issue for Carole. She made me feel cinched and beautiful! Very kind lady to work with as well. If you can get Carole to work on your dress, you are in the most capable hands! It's clear that this is her passion. 11/10! read more

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Now that my wedding is over, I have a second to review all the amazing companies and people that helped make it possible. At the time of saying "yes to the dress" the bridal salon had promised me that the "small changes" I would want to be made to my dress, were basically nothing to worry about. They took my money and handed me a sheet of recommended alterations places. I called Carole who THANKFULLY was on that sheet of paper. I made the initial appointment to get a quote and to no fault of hers, she told me the alterations I was asking for were going to cost more than I even paid for the dress. Again, totally on the bridal salon, not Carole, but I wanted to mention this because what Carole did and how she helped me navigate this really awful, gut-wrenching feeling, speaks to not only what a wonderful, talented seamstress she is, but also what a kind, sweet person she is. Carole was upfront with pricing and helped guide me through all my options to help me make the best financial decision and what would look best for me and my body shape (and my wallet!) Being a plus-size bride comes with its own challenges and Carole always made me feel so comfortable, beautiful and gave me the best advice for things we could do to make this dress perfect for me. She was able to transform my dress (and not the best scenario) into, well, a work of art! Seriously, it was like she worked magic! It seemed like the dress was custom made for my body and I felt absolutely amazing wearing it. It felt like that scene in Cinderella, where the fairy Godmother comes down and turns a girls rags into a ball gown, hi! Its me! Lol In all seriousness, I am so thankful to have found Carole and had her do the alterations for my wedding dress. She totally saved me and made my wedding day all the more magical! So happy to have found her and highly recommended her to any bride who is needing alterations done. read more

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Carole did such an amazing job with my dress. She is detail oriented, efficient, and a perfectionist when it comes to the fit of a wedding dress! My mom and I are both so happy that I went with her. The ballgown bustle was something I had never heard of and I am so glad Carole mentioned it to me and that I went with that kind of bustle. My dress fit perfectly and I truly felt beautiful in it all day! read more

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If you are a bride you know how stressful finding the perfect dress! I found my perfect dress at a very popular bridal shop in Sacramento and after being recommended a size WAY to big for me. I was left with a not so perfect fitting dress! I was so nervous to go anywhere to take my dress but after reading hundreds of reviews I found Carole. I reached out to Carole in May 2023 and my wedding was in September 2023 (now that was on me cause I procrastinated). At our first she was very upfront about everything, the work, time, and COST it will take to make my dress fit perfect. Carole is an angel and made my dress fit like a glove. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and I can't thank her enough! If you are looking for professional work she is your person! read more

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Carole is the person you want to see! I felt completely comfortable leaving my dress in her hands. I had some intricate lace pieces on the dress & it came out stunning. I appreciated how she broke down all the costs so I could decide what was most important while sticking to a budget. She was the sweetest person as well & im so grateful to have found her! read more

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Carole did a great job altering my wedding dress. Her expertise made me feel comfortable leaving my dress with her to be altered. It turned out perfect! Thank you so much Carole! read more

I'm not only grateful to Carole for completely re-working my bead/lace gown, but also for everyone's reviews who lead me to her. She went above and beyond with what I was even able to comprehend my dress could be. She made me feel beautiful and my dress was stunning because of the time and care she took to make it perfect. Carole is extremely pleasant to work with and gave me the high/low quotes from the very beginning. Thank you again, Carole. My husband was very surprised to see me so fancy :) read more

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Just got my wedding photos back and the dress looks even more gorgeous than I remember!

First off-her work is impeccable and I am SO happy I found Carole. I had purchased my dress in LA and wanted to find someone up here to do my alterations so I wouldn't have to fly back/forth for fittings. I was extremely nervous because my dress was a Berta, all lace, and needed a lot of alterations (hem,back,waist) so I really wanted to find someone with experience! She is very upfront about cost, time, and walked me through the whole process. She answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. My dress fit me like a glove and I felt like a snow queen on my wedding day all thanks to Carole. Worth every penny! read more

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Carole is pure sunshine. If you are lucky enough to be able to work with her, do it! I came to Carole with an expensive wedding dress. I'm so glad I entrusted this to Carole. The final product is way better than I expected. Once the wedding takes place, I will post photos of the dress! I needed hemming, taking in the bust, adding pads, creating a bustle, shortening the straps, and an overhaul of the entire back. It fits like a dream. Carole has been nothing but patient, reassuring, and competent. She listens to and addresses every concern and does not make you feel silly. Carole is a professional with years of experience, as evidenced in her work. Along the way, I had so many questions which she was easily able to answer with confidence. Carole is very transparent about price, time, and what she can do (which is anything because she's a superhero). I can't say enough good things about Carole and her work. THANK YOU SO MUCH, CAROLE! read more

Carole is absolutely amazing. my custom sized dress was too big and awkward looking on me. she took in four inches and got the fit just right. Thank you so much for the quick turn around! Jen read more

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I unfortunately did not go through alterations with Carole because it was out of my budget and my wedding dress needs a lot of altering, but I wanted to leave this review solely based on my consultation with her. Not knowing what to expect Carole was very knowledgeable and detailed about what I had in mind to alter. She also goes into detail about her pricing and why. Her studio is absolutely adorable and she is genuinely so sweet! You can clearly see how much pride she takes into her work. I highly recommend giving Carole a call especially if you are a bride to be! read more

When I need to get a dress altered, I usually go for somewhere local and/or cheap, but for my wedding dress I needed someone who knows what they're doing. Carole was perfect for the job She's upfront with her pricing and explains the process, but also works with you and gives you options if something is a little out of your budget. She is also very friendly and genuinely wants you to look and feel your best on your special day. Thank you so much, Carole! read more

Carole Kenney Design - Hem, Bodice Fitting, Bust Restructuring + Cups, Reinforcing the Straps - Perfect Fit - Bridal Near Me - Sacramento, California

Carole was the sweetest, especially since I had to make a rush order for my dress! With only a month, she was able to work with me and the dress turned out beautiful! The fit, the alterations, the bustle design, it was beautiful! as it was a rush order, the alteration was a bit pricey, (this was on me), but it was worth it because her work was truly amazing, especially for such a short amount of time. If you need an alteration, I highly recommend consulting with Carole! I for sure will post photos later but I just had to tell the world that she's amazing at her craft! read more

Carole is a magician! This jumpsuit needed extensive alterations - Carole listened to exactly what I wanted and made the piece look beautiful and made for me. I received SO many compliments on the piece and felt comfortable all day. Carole was very transparent about pricing and open to my ideas while also giving her expert opinion. Just wonderful to work with. I can't wait to leave another amazing review after my wedding! UPDATED with wedding dress photos - I felt amazing and received so many compliments on the beautiful gown. Carole had to remove quite a bit of fabric while maintaining the ornate, delicate beading. Despite the rebuild, you can barely tell the dress has been altered at all. read more

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I got married back in Sept 2021 and finally getting around to writing reviews! Carole was great to work with. Our first appointment actually didn't go so great as I did not communicate clearly what I wanted and I left feeling a bit uneasy about what she was planning to do. I called her and explained the predicament, she was very patient and kind about it and agreed to do a 1st fit re-do for free. The way she handled this situation showed me she was a true professional and just wanted me to be happy at the end of the day. The dress turned out great and I was very happy! Would recommend her for Sac brides, especially those working with Alyssa Kristin designer. Thank you Carole! read more

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Carole was a dream to work with on my vintage-inspired wedding dress! I bought the dress online a size too big and Carole truly made it my own. She was very clear and communicative at every point in the process, which I really appreciated given how involved wedding planning can be. The dress fit perfectly- the alterations were totally seamless and well done. I'd highly highly recommend Carole to any bride! I'll be coming back with true vintage pieces that need some work- totally trust her skill after my wedding dress experience. read more

Carole Kenney Design - Bridal Near Me - Sacramento, California

Carole did an amazing job altering my wedding dress! As soon as I met her and discussed my dress, I felt very confident in her work. She is a true professional. She provided a detailed breakdown of each cost and hours required for the alteration, while other places had just spit out a random price without an explanation. She gave me a timeline, set up appointments for fittings, and made sure I had the dress in hand a few weeks prior to my wedding. I would without doubt return her Carole for future alterations. Her work is worth every penny! Thank you Carole! read more