Business Details
10 Years
experience
Luxury Bridal Alterations & Bespoke Wedding Dress Design
We are The Secret Fitting Room, an award-winning modern dressmaking company established in 2016 and based in Buckinghamshire, England. Founded by Jennifer Katherine Crooks, our atelier is run by women for women, combining over fifty years of collective experience in bridal wear and dressmaking. Our expertise spans bespoke bridal alterations, custom-made wedding dresses, and luxury special occasion wear, with a strong emphasis on sustainability through our MODIFY service, which repurposes wedding gowns into timeless heirlooms.Our team of skilled seamstresses and pattern cutters delivers personalized solutions, ensuring every client feels exceptional in clothing tailored to their unique needs. Recognized in Vogue, HELLO!, and Cosmopolitan, we prioritize craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction, offering nationwide bridesmaid alterations and virtual consultations to accommodate modern demands.
Services
Wedding Dress Alterations
Bespoke Bridal Wear
Special Occasion Wear
Bridesmaid Alterations
Gown Repurposing
Mother of the Bride Outfits
Virtual Consultations
Pattern Cutting
Lace Embroidery
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Award-winning expertise since 2016 with over 50 years of combined experience in bridal dressmaking.
- Pioneers of the MODIFY service, repurposing wedding gowns into sustainable luxury heirlooms.
- Nationwide bridesmaid dress alterations with a stress-free online service.
- Commitment to sustainability without compromising luxury or craftsmanship.
- Personalized consultations and virtual support for tailored client experiences.
What people say
Perfect fit
Expert craftsmanship
Stress-free experience
Transformative alterations
Personalized service
Services
Wedding Dress Alterations
Our expert seamstresses specialize in precise wedding dress alterations, ensuring a flawless fit for your special day. Services include bodice adjustments, hemming, bustle additions, and custom embellishments. With over 50 years of combined experience, we prioritize comfort and elegance, offering consultations to address body shape changes up to two weeks before your wedding.
Bespoke Bridal Wear
Create a one-of-a-kind wedding dress tailored to your vision. Our designers collaborate closely to craft gowns from scratch or reconstruct vintage pieces, starting at 3,000. The process includes toile fittings and personalized details like hand-sewn lace, with a minimum four-month lead time for intricate designs.
Gown Repurposing
Transform your wedding dress into timeless heirlooms through our MODIFY service. Options include silk robes, miniature gowns, or christening wear, starting at 270. We use offcuts or matched fabrics to preserve your dresss integrity while embracing sustainability and innovative design.
Bridesmaid Alterations
UK-wide mail-order bridesmaid dress alterations with virtual support. Services include hemming, side adjustments, and repairs, priced from 25. We provide home alteration kits and 15-minute Zoom consultations for 20, ensuring a perfect fit for geographically dispersed bridal parties.
Special Occasion Wear
Custom-made mother-of-the-bride outfits and formalwear starting at 2,000. Our couture service combines luxury fabrics with personalized design, offering made-to-order pieces from curated collections. Includes fittings for alterations due to body shape changes.
People
Jennifer Katherine Crooks
Founder and Managing Director
Established The Secret Fitting Room in 2016 after studying at London College of Fashion. With expertise in period costume and slow fashion, she pioneered the MODIFY service to promote sustainable bridal wear while serving thousands of brides.
Cathy
Head Fitter
Six years at The Secret Fitting Room with a background in film and television wardrobe. Manages fitting boutiques, ensuring clients receive expert guidance during bridal consultations.
Amy
Head Seamstress
First team member hired by Jennifer, now workshop manager. Specializes in intricate dress construction and leads the seamstress team with over a decade of experience.
Katherine
Pattern Cutter
Meticulous pattern cutter with extensive drafting experience, responsible for creating precise toiles that ensure perfect fit during bespoke dressmaking processes.
Maryna
Senior Seamstress
Ukrainian-born expert with years in the bridal industry, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail in creating bespoke gowns and alterations.
Questions
How do alterations work if my body shape changes?
We allow adjustments up to two weeks before your wedding. Initial fittings start two months prior, with final tweaks accommodated if needed.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, debit, and credit card payments for all services.
Can I repurpose my wedding dress without cutting it?
Yes. We can use offcuts or matched fabrics to create new pieces while preserving your original gown.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes. Book Zoom sessions for bridesmaid pinning guidance or MODIFY service discussions.
How long do bridesmaid alterations take?
Three weeks from receipt of dresses, with expedited options available upon request.
What areas do you serve?
Buckinghamshire, London, Berkshire, and nationwide UK for bridesmaid services.
Reviews (6)
Bethany Shard
Dec 09, 2021
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The Secret Fitting Room did an amazing job altering my wedding dress recently. Thank you so much. Everyone there was extremely friendly, making the appointments super relaxed and enjoyable. My dress was heavily embellished which can't have been easy, but you did a wonderful job. Everyone at the wedding commented on the dress, and how well it had been fitted. Thank you to you all x
Erica Webb
Dec 07, 2021
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Jennifer and her team are incredibly talented and did a fabulous job altering my wedding dress down 3 sizes to fit me. Where other seamstresses had turned down the job as being too much work, Jennifer was un-phased by it, and was always so kind and patient during the fittings. The end result was just perfect, I loved it so much and had the best day wearing it! I couldn't recommend them enough :)
Shaila Choi
Nov 18, 2021
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Honestly I felt like Jennifer and her team are magicians! They completely transformed my dress. No request was too much. Great talent and amazing service. Highly recommend!!!
Cristina Verrall
Oct 06, 2021
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A very special thank you to Jennifer and her fabulous team at the Secret Fitting room. The attention to detail from the very first fitting to the last was phenomenal, they really make you feel like you are their only client. During one of the fittings they were able to fit in my mothers fitting which was a lovely touch as they were super busy with all the postponements. Thank you again!
Karen Llewellyn
Aug 19, 2021
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These ladies are brilliant! They work so hard and gave me new ideas to make my wedding dress amazing...I am so grateful the hr and half journey each time I needed a fitting was well worth it.
Kirsten Morris
Jun 29, 2021
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Jennifer and the team are fantastic! My body changed a lot before my wedding. They really have an eye for detail and are great at what they do. Jennifer is a miracle worker!
