#01
Alterations and Tailoring Services
It's an incredible feeling for brides to see the "final" dress, however, this doesn't happen immediately most of the time. Even though it's possible to take the dress home straight away at Bridal Stories, providing a faster and more straightforward purchase, most wedding dresses are not "ready to wear". 90% of the time it's necessary to make tailoring alterations so that it fits you perfectly, provides adequate support, and is adjusted to your measurements.
For this, we work together with experienced seamstresses and visualize your perfect dress with you.
Examples of alterations: reducing or increasing size, hems, bust adjustments, adding straps, sleeves, replacing pieces, etc.
The price of alterations is assessed on a case-by-case basis and is not included in the dress sale price.
If you have a dress purchased elsewhere we can make alterations (from €150), subject to prior assessment and availability, as we give priority to Bridal Stories brides. Please note that we only specialize in wedding dresses.
If you already have your Bridal Stories dress you can book your fittings directly with the team.
If you want to book alterations send an email with details and photographs of the item to info@bridalstories.pt
#02
Design & Upcycling
Design service
For those who want to create an additional piece for their dress or an accessory: extra skirts, capes, veils, coats, boleros, etc.
Upcycling Service – Transforming a Vintage Piece
The upcycling service includes updating or completely transforming an existing piece.
This service meets the requests of the most creative brides, who want to transform their mother’s/grandmother’s/family member’s dress.
You can change just a few things to make the dress more current, or transform it into one or more pieces. Depending on the complexity of the project, it can be done in partnership with bridal fashion designers. It’s not always possible for a dress to have everything a bride imagined, but that’s exactly the magic of fashion design and dressmaking: personalisation.
If you want to book an initial conversation and learn about our design and upcycling services send your request and photographs of the item to info@bridalstories.pt.
#03
We Sell the Dress for You
Want to sell your dress through our showroom?
We are looking for dresses and accessories in very good condition, whether used or new for consignment sale.
How does it work?
Submit your item for online pre-assessment on our website on the Sell page.
All items submitted for sale in the showroom are subject to prior curation through a free online pre-assessment and an in-person assessment and quality control.
We act as sales intermediaries, meaning we don’t buy your item, but we help you sell it in our physical space. After the sale, your commission is 50%.
If approved, a contract is signed and a fee is paid for the service which will be entirely dedicated to storage, maintenance, sales and appointment management, as well as promotion of your dress online and in person including photographs.
Consignment sale service: 12 months – €95 *
> *Seasonal change promotion of €50 until the end of September 2026
#04
Hire for photoshoots
Looking to rent a dress for a photo or video shoot?
We rent our pieces for bridal or editorial photoshoots with photography or film professionals. We have a varied selection of dresses from different eras.
Price upon request
Send request by email to info@bridalstories.pt
#05
Gift Card
Don't know what to give? You've just found it.
With the Bridal Stories Gift Card, you can contribute to the purchase of a dream dress, cover alterations, or let the person choose what makes the most sense for them.
Valid for:
- 🤍 Contributing to the purchase of your friend's wedding dress
- ✂️ Alterations and customizations
- 👠 Accessories
- 💌 Other Bridal Stories products and services
Because the best gifts are those that help create memories. Give a little piece of "yes". 💍
