Where worry turns into wonder, and your gown becomes YOUR gown.



We don’t believe in perfect dresses, only perfect fits.
At Janene’s Bridal, we transform every stitch, seam, and silhouette until your reflection says yes all over again.

It’s the moment no one talks about.
You’ve said yes. The dress is hanging in your closet. Everyone cried. You toasted with champagne and took a thousand photos.
But now it’s months later, you’ve stepped into the dress again… and it doesn’t fit.
Too tight. Not quite right.
You’re holding your breath, staring at yourself in the mirror, wondering if this is the part where everything unravels.
It’s not. This is the part where everything begins.

At Janene’s Bridal , we specialize in that exact moment.
The gasp. The “oh no.” The quick glance to your mom or best friend. The tug on the zipper that just won’t budge.
We’ve seen it all – and more importantly, we know what to do next.
This is where the magic of alterations begins.
Not to fix what’s wrong, but to reveal what’s possible.

We don’t just tailor. We translate.
We listen to what your dress is trying to become.
We notice the subtle ways you pull at the straps or tug the waist.
We hear you when you say “I like it,” but you don’t quite light up.
And then, together, we go to work.
We pin, measure, adjust, and envision.
We turn potential into presence, so that your dress doesn’t just fit, it becomes you.









You won’t be rushed. You won’t be sold. You’ll be seen.
Your alterations journey is personal and emotional.
We honor that.
That’s why every bride at Janene’s begins with a 1-on-1 consultation, where your story, your vision, and your body lead the way.
Whether it’s a hem, a custom sleeve, or a total redesign, we’ll walk with you every step.
Because we know the dress that didn’t fit, will.

It’s not about fixing the dress. It’s about finding you in it.
You are not too tall, too short, too busty, too curvy, too small, or too anything.
The dress isn’t wrong.
The size isn’t broken.
And you are not a problem to solve.
You are a vision to become.
And we’re here to make sure your dress rises to meet you.

Our Alterations Process: How It Works
1. Free Consultation AppointmentWe start with a no-pressure, 60-minute consultation. You’ll try on your gown, share your vision, and get expert eyes on what’s possible, from tailoring to transformation.
2. Expert Suggestions
Our seasoned design team offers personalized recommendations based on your body, dress, timeline, and dreams. You’ll get honest, thoughtful guidance, not a one-size-fits-all answer.
3. Custom Plan & Estimate
Before any stitching begins, you’ll receive a clear, customized alterations plan outlining pricing, payment schedule, and how many fittings to expect, no surprises.
4. Fittings Begin
Once you’re ready, we begin tailoring magic. Every appointment moves your gown closer to that once-in-a-lifetime moment when it fits like it was always meant to be yours.
Don’t give up on the dress. Let’s make it yours.
Call or email to Book Your Free Alterations Consultation
or come visit us in-store – we’d love to meet you (and your dress).
(510) 263-8100 | info@janenesbridal.com
2228 B South Shore Center | Alameda, CA 94501




More from Our Alterations Series
(Explore the journey – from first fitting to final steam.)
What I Wish I Knew About Alterations Before Saying Yes to the Dress
What to ask, what to expect, and how to avoid the most common regrets.
→ [Read the blog]
Behind the Seams: What Makes Janene’s Alterations Different
From legacy to lace – what sets our team apart.
→ [Read the blog]
Custom Creations from Real Brides: Stories from the Sewing Room
Real transformations, from bold redesigns to sentimental saves.
→ [Read the blog]
Steaming, Storage, and the Final Fitting
The last-minute magic that makes your gown wedding-day ready.
→ [Read the blog]
Bringing Your Vision to Life: The Consultation Experience
What really happens when you walk through our alterations door.
→ [Read the blog]
💕 The Team at Janene’s Bridal