Wedding Dress Alterations and Repairs in Minsk — Atelier Prices
Bridal salon-atelier Ritiko in Minsk alters wedding dresses to fit — including dresses bought at other salons or ordered online: we recut, take in, shorten, and work with corsets and trims.
All prices on this page are indicative. Bridal garments require delicate handling and handwork: they are often multilayered (tulle, linings, lace, corset inserts), and that is what determines the cost of each operation. The exact price is confirmed after the master inspects the dress construction.
1. Fit alterations and corset work
Corset garments and fit alterations are the most labor-intensive processes: they require complex recutting or fitting along shaped (princess) seams.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Body adjustment without a corset | from 115–170 BYN |
| Body adjustment with a corset | from 210 BYN |
| Take in side seams / princess seams | from 75–115 BYN |
| Take in the center back seam | from 45–115 BYN |
| Shorten the bodice / adjust shoulder straps | from 45–115 BYN |
2. Length and skirt work: layers, tulle, trains
Wedding dresses often consist of several layers — satin, crinoline, stiff netting or tulle, and a top lace fabric. Each layer is handled separately.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Hem shortening (simple cut / 1 layer) | from 55–125 BYN |
| Lace dress hem shortening | from 160 BYN |
| Cutting / shortening tulle (per running meter) | from 14 BYN |
| Full shortening (lining + tulle) | from 125 BYN |
| Cut off / remove a train | from 55–135 BYN |
| Sleeve length alteration | from 60–80 BYN |
Please note: for a full shortening of a multilayer skirt, any new tulle needed is paid for separately.
3. Haberdashery, minor repairs, custom work
Installing bra cups for bust support, replacing hidden or reinforced zippers, and making items for the bride's comfort — for example, a train loop.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Installing cups in the bodice (labour + cups) | from 55–100 BYN |
| Hidden / regular zipper replacement | from 36–90 BYN |
| Corset lacing replacement / reinforcement | from 65 BYN |
| Making a train loop | from 9–29 BYN |
| Complex recutting of a garment | from 305–610 BYN |
4. Finishing (steam treatment)
Before the wedding, the dress must undergo steam treatment.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Steaming a wedding dress | from 32–125 BYN |
| Steaming a veil | from 36 BYN |
What the price depends on
- Construction complexity. A corset, boning, wires, cups and complex lacing increase the cost of work by an average of 30–50% compared to a straight-cut dress.
- Number of layers. Tulle and handmade lace require layer-by-layer shortening: first the lining, then each tulle layer separately, and lastly the top lace with its scalloped edge preserved — one of the most expensive services in the price list.
- Inspection before the work starts. The rates above cover standard cases; non-standard fabric, complex embellishment or a large volume of work can increase the cost, so we always inspect the garment before we begin.
Need a dress altered — including one bought at another salon?
Call or message us on Viber / WhatsApp: +375 33 615-77-92 — we will inspect the garment and confirm the exact cost of the work.