{"id":20531,"date":"2017-09-05T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=20531"},"modified":"2017-09-11T10:54:08","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:54:08","slug":"the-8-comandements-of-achieving-the-perfect-bridal-fit-by-mw-couture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/the-8-comandements-of-achieving-the-perfect-bridal-fit-by-mw-couture\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Commandments of Achieving the Perfect Bridal Fit by MW Couture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Writer: Laura Furr\u00a0Mericas<\/p>\n

Minerva Wooldridge, founder of Houston\u2019s\u00a0MW Couture<\/a>, puts an uncommon attention to detail and masterful skill into every wedding gown, mother of the bride dress, or flower girl smock that passes through her storefront. Having begun sewing at the age of 15, and quickly moving on to create custom wedding gowns from scratch, she is know throughout Houston and the U.S. as an alterations expert and exquisite designer who follows a strict set of rules to ensure that every bride leaves her store with the perfect fit. \u201cMy goal is to put my quality on display all the time,\u201d she says. \u201cYou don\u2019t take your dress from here unless you are 100 percent happy and satisfied.\u201d We talked with Wooldridge about her rigorous regimen, known to her and her staff as \u201cThe Eight Commandments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Black,Gown Alterations:\u00a0MW Couture<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Wedding Gown: Brickhouse Bridal\u00a0| Photography: Ever & Anon Photography<\/p>\n

1. There For You From the First Fitting <\/b>\u2014 Wooldridge and her team strive to create the most welcoming and comfortable environment possible for brides trusting them with their signature look. One way that she does this is from the first phone call, reminding the bride\u00a0to bring the\u00a0slip, bra and shoes she will be wearing with the dress, so she\u00a0can get the entire look right from the first fitting.<\/p>\n

2. Dress With Care <\/b>\u2014 Wooldridge also dresses the bride herself, paying special attention to every detail of the dress. She says that this helps them feel more confident, as she expertly sets the gown to each bride\u2019s body.<\/p>\n

3. Find the Vibe<\/b> \u2014 \u201cSometimes having her describe the wedding is like I\u2019m looking into a magic ball. It lets me know her personality,\u201d Wooldridge says. By hearing more about the event, Wooldridge finds out\u00a0if she should go more romantic, modern or elegant with the design and fitting.<\/p>\n

4. Listen!<\/b> \u2014 \u201cThe first time the bride comes in she might be very emotional,\u201d Wooldridge says. She and her team listen to make sure they don\u2019t miss any key elements brides mention, and answer all questions and concerns with confidence and empathy.<\/p>\n

\"Black,Gown Alterations:\u00a0MW Couture<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Wedding Gown: Brickhouse Bridal\u00a0|Photography: Ever & Anon Photography<\/p>\n

5. Talk it Out <\/b>\u2014 Once alterations are underway, Wooldridge and her team go into great detail to explain all alterations that have been made and offer any further ideas they might have, leaving an open floor for the bride to address any other changes she would like made. \u00a0\u201cEverything has a solution,\u201d Wooldridge says. \u201cI am trying to find the best solution so she can have a\u00a0best dress that is personal and unique.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Be Flexible, But Timely<\/b> \u2014 The team at MW Couture is always conscious of brides\u2019 timeframes and pride themselves on making achievable alterations within acceptable pickup dates.<\/p>\n

7. Quality, Quality, Quality<\/b> \u2014 Wooldridge insists that all alterations at MW Couture are \u201cequal to or better than the original construction of the dress.\u201d We can vouch for that!<\/p>\n

8. Conclude with Gratitude<\/b> \u2014 Lastly, Wooldridge thanks the bride\u00a0for trusting the family at MW Couture with the most important garment for the most important day of her life. She wishes all wedding couples luck and lifetime of memories!<\/p>\n

\"AshleighAlterations: MW Couture<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Bridal Gown: Lillian West from Whittington Bridal |\u00a0Photos: Brad Adcock Photography<\/p>\n

There are few experts in the wedding business quite as professional and caring as Minerva and the team at\u00a0MW Couture<\/a>! Want to get your perfect fit? Schedule a consultation with MW Couture today! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Writer: Laura Furr\u00a0Mericas Minerva Wooldridge, founder of Houston\u2019s\u00a0MW Couture, puts an uncommon attention to detail and masterful skill into every wedding gown, mother of the bride dress, or flower girl smock that passes through her storefront. Having begun sewing at the age of 15, and quickly moving on to create custom wedding gowns from scratch, Click here to read the rest of this post \u00bb<\/a> […]<\/p>\n

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