This was by far the most stressful part of wedding preparation. Maria was one of the recommended tailors from my dress shop. I had my first appointment with Maria on April 19th, 2026. Her quote was a bit high for the work that was needed (there wasn't much to be done), but I trusted what all the other reviews said and decided to go with her. She was also very personable during the appointment so I felt comfortable moving forward - she required full payment at the first appointment. My second appointment was supposed to be May 24. She cancelled a couple of days before and said she would reach out to reschedule. When I didn't hear from her, I texted her to see when she would be able to reschedule. She suggested June 20...which was almost a month later than we were supposed to meet. I pushed back and said I would feel comfortable meeting no later than June 7 - I even offered to come on a weekday if that worked better for her. Miraculously, she had June 7 available,. I had a gut feeling before the appointment that no work had been done, and I was correct. At that appointment, she just put me in the dress again and stuck some more pins in there. She assured me that the dress would be done at the next fitting on July 3. When I got there, there were a few things that I wasn't completely happy with, so she said she could fix it there on the spot...she told me that it would take about 30 minutes - so I just walked around Beverly Hills for that time. After about 45 minutes, I came back to the salon, and texted her that I was there (her office is in the back). Well, she came out about 10 minutes later with another bride! In that time when she was "working" on my dress, she met with another bride for her fitting! I was so frustrated and angry, and she could tell. She asked me if I wanted to try it on again...um yes of course I do. Overall she did an okay job for the dress, but I wish I would have gone somewhere else where they were more respectful of time and professional. read more

I want to be direct so no other bride goes through what I did. This was, without exaggeration, the most stressful and damaging part of my entire wedding. I found this tailor through a friend. I had a bad gut feeling early on, but the positive reviews here reassured me. I now believe some of those reviews are pressured, because that's exactly what she tried to do to me. Timeline: - Initial phone consult: Quoted ~$850. I chose her partly because the price was competitive. - Dec 20, 2025: First in-person appointment: The quote nearly tripled to over $2,000. When I tried to leave, she made it so difficult to walk out that I felt I had no choice but to agree, and I left my Monique Lhuillier gown in her hands. She provided no contract, receipt, or any documentation that she had my dress. - Two fittings followed, though it was rocky: She cancelled two follow-ups on short notice, and went nearly unreachable for about three weeks (unanswered calls and texts) while holding my designer gown with very little communication and nothing in writing proving she had it. I kept communication positive yet persistent, as I was genuinely afraid I would not get my dress back before my wedding. - Jan 17, 2026: final agreed "pickup date" (about two weeks before my wedding): I walked in knowing I had to leave with my dress in whatever state it was in, because she'd gone MIA and kept canceling and I no longer trusted that I'd get it back at all. She wanted to keep it (she said it still needed two more fittings) but I refused. Despite handing me unfinished, damaged work, she pressured me to write a positive review on the spot before I could leave, physically stood between me and my own dress, and only backed down once someone else on site had to step in to de-escalate. - In the week before the wedding, I was forced into three emergency fittings with a different tailor just to make my dress wearable. To note as well: her "studio" is a small back room with no full-length mirror, nowhere to lay out a full train or veil, and dirty floors. She was late (about 30 minutes) to every single appointment. But the real problem is the work. A second, professional tailor assessed the gown and put her findings in writing: ** QUOTE FROM OTHER RECOMMENDED TAILOR: "This was not a minor oversight; it constituted a significant mishandling of an extremely valuable and intricate garment. The work required to correct these alterations was extensive and time-consuming, transforming what should have been a standard fitting into a complex restoration project. In my many years of experience, this level of improper execution on a designer gown is rare and, frankly, unacceptable."** Specifically, this tailor noted: (1) boning installed so poorly it punctured through the delicate lace and left permanent holes; (2) a hem cut roughly 1.5 inches too short; and (3) three of the gown's six original crinoline layers cut down or REMOVED -- permanently altering the volume and silhouette the designer intended. We had to buy new crinoline directly from Monique Lhuillier factory and worked with their flagship store to restore it and reinstall full layers of my dress to get it to the original/intended design. The damage was not fully fixable. The boning problem is still visible in my wedding photos, forever. So please read the glowing reviews here with skepticism. On pickup day I was pressured to post one on the spot and she truly would not hand over my dress until I did so. I had to bring in the nail salon staff to help de-escalate and have her give me my property back. A review posted here just weeks after I dropped off my dress described the same thing: a bride not getting her gown back until the DAY before her wedding. A friend of mine used her too, and had the same playbook run on her: a phone quote that roughly doubled in person, and an internal corset left so visibly wrong it was noticeable throughout her entire wedding day. I stayed calm and polite through all of it. That doesn't change the facts: I spent the last two weeks before my wedding scrambling and paying a second professional to undo this work, and I was so run down that I was sick on my own wedding weekend. Bottom line: unless you have money to burn, weeks of buffer in your timeline, and no attachment to your gown coming back the way you handed it over, do not trust a valuable dress to this business. I did, and I'm still living with the results in every wedding photo. read more

Maria made my alterations experience the best!!! I truly feel blessed to have worked with her. She's kind, honest and fair, and most importantly her work is amazing. I cannot recommend her enough After feeling so burnt out by the wedding industry at large, I felt so taken care of and energized working with her Oh also, there's 2 hour free parking right across the street, so logistically it was a breeze to do my fittings!!! read more

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Maria is super-friendly and very experienced. She had the idea to add the sleeves and it really improved the dress. She can be quick if you need her to be. I was losing weight and she was able to wait to do the alteration once I'd reached foal weight. Looked great!! read more

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I'm so grateful I found Maria for my alterations! From our first meeting, I could feel her passion for the work, which was important to me. She comes with vision because of her designer background but also because she truly wants you to feel and look your best on your big day. Her suggestion to add a lace trim to my bodice ended up being the perfect addition to my dress, and I can't thank her enough for that. Her energy and humor also made every conversation during every fitting so enjoyable. I had a semi-tight timeline because I started the process kind of late (so, my fault), AND I was flying out for my wedding, but she was so understanding and kept that timeline in mind the entire time. One other thing I really appreciated was that she took video notes during fittings so she can review and know exactly what we talked about/what needed to be worked on. Highly recommend! read more

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Maria, Mariaaaa . Where do I even start. I found her here on Yelp and so blessed to have done so! She is an actually gem and lifesaver as I only had 2 months to get my alterations done. She worked on not just one but two dresses for me. She was kind, communicative and extremely flexible. On top of that both of my dresses fit like a glove and I received so many compliments. I would recommend Maria over and over again! read more

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I chose what I thought was a simple dress... I wanted something minimal-but-distinctive that I could wear both for my wedding and the reception. But the waist was too small and the bodice too big, and the dress had to be taken apart and put back together again to fit me. Maria did a wonderful job with this challenging alteration, and I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day! read more

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This review is long overdue because Maria was absolutely incredible and played such an important role in bringing my wedding day to life. I ordered my dress online from Azazie and although I instantly knew it was the one, there were several structural changes I wanted to make to ensure it was perfect. Maria's craftsmanship is exceptional and she is truly a sweet person. The staff at the Azazie Bridal Store recommended Maris and I went to see her about a month before my wedding. Despite the short turnaround time, she was incredibly accommodating. We had two fittings at her Beverly Hills suite and a final fitting at her home. In the end, Maria transformed my dress into the gown of my dreams. I felt like an absolute princess on my wedding day and I'm beyond grateful for her talent, care, and service. read more

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Maria left my dress STUNNING! Her attention to detail is something that went unnoticed. During my last fitting, I was left in awe because of how beautiful my dress looked on me! If you're looking for a seamstress, book with Maria read more

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After months of working to fit into my dream wedding dress, I changed course just 3 weeks before my big day for the sake of comfort. I found a new dress I loved even more -- but it needed hemming, and every bridal shop I called said they required 4-6 months for alterations. I was panicking until I found VIP Couture Bridal on Yelp. Maria was amazing! She immediately understood my situation, got me in the next day, and worked around my schedule. What I thought was a simple hem turned into expert tailoring -- she adjusted the waist and back, added a bustle to my lace gown, and even styled my veil. She finished everything in 7 days, and my dress was absolute perfection -- it fit like a dream and looked stunning. Her prices were about half of what others quoted, and her kindness and skill were unmatched. VIP Couture Bridal is the best for wedding dress alterations! read more

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Maria was amazing!!! Our very first meeting she felt like family. She listened to what I wanted and made suggestions to ensure the best look for my special day. read more

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Maria was very helpful and explained she would put sleeves on my dress Overall amazing Excited to wear this dress all day on my wedding day ! read more

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Maria did an absolutely amazing job on my wedding dress alterations! I bought my dress as a sample, and while it was beautiful, it didn't quite fit my body the way I wanted. Maria worked her magic and somehow made the dress look even better than when I first bought it. The fit is now perfect, it hugs my body like it was custom made just for me. She paid attention to every little detail and made sure everything looked flawless. I was honestly so impressed with how well the dress turned out. On top of that, her prices were very reasonable compared to many other alteration places that charge an arm and a leg for wedding dresses. Maria is talented, professional, and truly cares about her work. If you need wedding dress alterations, I highly recommend her. I'm so grateful I found her! read more

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So so so satisfied with how the dress was altered! Thank you! I love it! Can't wait for my future husband to see read more

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Update! I just had my final fitting and I am so thrilled with her work! She also made videos for my maid of honor so she knows how to fasten the back of the dress and how to attach the bustle! :) My brides, hire Maria, she will take excellent care of you! And further update, our wedding was perfect! The dress was amazing and the bustle looked great, and was very easy to transition after the ceremony! read more

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I took my wedding dress to Maria, with only 4 weeks to go before my wedding. And she worked her magic and made my dress PERFECT! Maria is so sweet, loving and makes the wedding dress experience that much better. I will be recommending Maria to everyone looking for a seamstress, she is the BEST! Thank you for everything Maria!! read more

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Maria is the best. Not only the is she the sweetest person (and really fun) she's incredibly talented. She turned my mother's yellow wedding dress back to the white (it was crumpled and discolored) and she remade it for me to wear. She is a magician, adding a corset and showing you the vision before you know it yourself. Hopefully this is my only wedding, but if I ever have another wedding dress I'm coming back to my girl, Maria! Truly the best, she hemmed, restored it, took it in, and added structure to my mom's old 1990s dress. read more

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Maria was very nice, professional and accommodating from the very first appointment. Getting a wedding dress altered can feel stressful, but she immediately put me at ease with her warmth and expertise. She took the time to carefully listen to what I wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and explained every adjustment she recommended. Her attention to detail was incredible--she made sure the fit was absolutely perfect while preserving the original design and delicate details of the dress. The bustle she created was secure and easy to manage, and the hemming was flawless. read more

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Maria was amazing!!!!!!!! I had a bridal dress emergency where my dress did not fit from a company overseas and she got in and fixed my dress within 2 weeks. I would recommend her to anyone! Life saver!!! read more

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Updated to include a photo of my dress :) it fit like a dream and the internal corset made the lines of the dress look flawless in photos. Highly recommend! read more

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I am absolutely in love with the alterations done on my dress! The tailoring was flawless and the fit turned out perfect. Exactly how I had imagined. Every detail was done with so much care and precision, and you can really tell how experienced and talented the seamstress is. The dress looks stunning on me now, and I couldn't be happier with the final result. I highly recommend their services! read more

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I'll add photos after my wedding, but Maria was such a dream to work with! I was stressed because my dress was delayed, but she was able to fit me into her schedule and make a quick turnaround. She takes so much pride in her work and treats this as art. She even helps with the details like finding the right sticky bra and deodorant to make you feel your best on your big day. I'm so happy with how my dress looks, and felt so taken care of by Maria! read more

Professional, my alteration came out great! I loved my dress and how it fits. A bit pricy but if you want it done right it'll be worth it read more

Maria was great! I bought a dress last minute and she tailored my dress to perfection! It turned out amazing! She super flexible and willing to work with you. Will update with final photos. Can't wait! read more

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Maria is truly incredible. She shortened my dress perfectly, fitted my wedding gown to absolute perfection, and added a corset that completely transformed the shape of my dress and made my waist beautifully cinched. The fit was flawless and exactly what I envisioned. Beyond her skill, Maria was also wonderful to work with -- professional, kind, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure I felt confident and happy. I trusted her completely with my wedding gown, and she exceeded every expectation. I couldn't recommend her more highly! She truly is an expert! read more

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I bought my wedding dress from Azazie in Beverly Hills and they recommended I get my dress altered with Maria. Maria was really great to work with. She really knows what she was doing and communicated what she would be doing with my dress. I'm really happy with how it came out. read more

Based on my experience, the one specific change I clearly asked for on my dress was not done, which was disappointing, especially since it was the main reason I went to her in the first place. I was also misled by the glowing reviews, which set expectations that were not met in my case. I met with her at her home, which made the process feel less formal, and in hindsight, I strongly suggest getting every single detail in writing before moving forward. Assumptions and verbal agreements did not translate into the final result. Unfortunately, the dress didn't fit well, and it shows in photos. That's something you can't really fix after the fact, and it took away from what should have been a special moment. I honestly wish I could turn back time, I would have gone elsewhere. Overall, I left the experience frustrated and wishing I had set clearer, documented expectations upfront. read more

Maria did such an amazing job on my dress!!! She was able to help with the alterations, add the bustle and corset and all the things I needed in time for my wedding and made my vision come to life!! I can't wait to get married in my dress!! read more

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Maria was so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. I had purchased my dress two sizes too big and then lost more weight on top of that, but she did an absolutely amazing job with the alterations. She even went above and beyond by taking my dress to be dry cleaned and personally delivering it to my home before the wedding. I'm so grateful for her incredible work! read more

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I would only trust Maria altering my wedding gown! She takes such high integrity in her work and makes sure my wedding gown would be a perfect fit to my dream wedding. My wedding gown had to be tailored from Size 14 to Size 4, and it had a lot of beads and laces. Maria executed the PERFECT alternation with her magic! read more

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Maria was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, patient, and really listened to everything I wanted. She made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process, and the attention to detail was incredible. My dress fits perfectly and I couldn't be happier with the result. I'm beyond excited and so grateful for her work . I highly recommend her to anyone looking for alterations done with care and skill! read more

VIP Couture Bridal Alterations - Maria was so kind and truly listened to what I wanted. My dress fits perfectly. Highly recommend! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

Maria is so sweet and did an AMAZING job on my dress for the Grammys. So helpful and made my dress fit like a dream! read more

VIP Couture Bridal Alterations - Beautiful work, Grammys dress. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me

A gem of a seamstress! Really she's an artist! I came in June with my wedding dress, and by the third week of July, it was transformed before my August wedding. She has an unmatched eye for detail and pointed out subtle issues I didn't even notice, then handled them with such skill and care.The bustle is absolutely beautiful. It flows gracefully and adds so much elegance. Her turnaround time was amazing, but more than that, she clearly puts heart into her work. And she has such a warm demeanor. She welcomed us with such warmth, it felt like being cared for by family or a close friend. If you're looking for someone with both precision and artistry, she's the one. read more

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Maria is absolutely wonderful. She made time for my wedding dress and my mom's MOB dress and they both fit like perfection. She made recommendations I wouldn't have even thought of and my wedding dress came out even better than I would expected. Cannot wait to feel so beautiful on my wedding day next week. Thank you so much! read more

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Maria was great - she made me feel comfortable & listened to my concerns. she even helped me find someone to clean/press my dress & fit in altering my traditional chinese dress - overall a great experience! read more

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Maria is amazing. I bought my dress on a sample sale, and it was pretty tight, I was concerned that maybe I made the wrong choice in dress, would I be able to dance in let alone walk in it. But through our sessions, Maria turned the dress into the dress of my dreams it fits so perfect! Thank you Maria! read more

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Maria is totally amazing! I found a vintage Vera wang dress as my afterparty second look for my wedding and in less than a month, she perfectly tailored it to my body and made detailed changes to the corset to make it one of a kind! she's truly an expert and even came to my house for the final fitting to sew the pieces to perfectly fit my body. thank you Maria!!!! Highly recommend her!!! read more

Maria did an amazing job! I am going to school in another state and she worked around my schedule to make my dress perfect up until 3 days before my wedding! All the alterations were done with precision and care. Highly recommend! read more

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Picked up my dress and it's amazing and beautiful . Thank you Maria , you did a good job . Happy and pleased with the work you did . Thank you so much !!!! read more

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I seriously can't recommend maria enough! She was so friendly, kind, and easy to work with from the very start. You can tell right away how knowledgeable and experienced she is -- she knew exactly what to do to make my wedding dress fit like a dream. She took her time making sure every detail was perfect, and was so helpful walking me through each step and explaining what she was doing. I never felt rushed or stressed -- just totally confident my dress was in the best hands. Not only did she make the whole process feel fun and relaxed, but the final result blew me away. My dress fits perfectly and feels amazing, no more tripping! If you need someone who's professional, talented, and genuinely cares about her clients, she's the one to go to! read more