Margaret's Cleaners

years. The cleaning and restoration department was able to brighten the silk and clean old stains left over on the gown from the day it was worn. They were also able to replace the lace on the veil, which had torn due to improper preservation and storage. We are so grateful that another generation can now wear this gown, which our late mother treasured in our family.

silk dress to its original beauty.

(The store I purchased my dress) contacted Margaret's and they were able to clean, steam and fix up several alterations mistakes for me- all within one week of my wedding. To say they saved the day is an understatement! Brittany was absolutely fabulous and a life saver. I will be bringing my dress back there to get it cleaned and preserved. Thank you again Brittany and all the lovely people at Margaret's!

g in my wedding dress. Lupita immediately put my mind at ease. She carefully looked over the gown and helped me understand that the only alteration needed was simply crossing the straps in the back, since the dress is cut on the bias. She was incredibly professional, kind, and knowledgeable, and I truly appreciated the time she spent with me. Her expertise made me feel confident and reassured during what could have been a very stressful moment. I’m so grateful for her help and would highly recommend Margaret’s Cleaners to any bride needing thoughtful, skilled care for their dress.

champagne color of the satin and lace bridal gown had changed to a horrible coffee color with several dark brown stains. Brittany Peyton, Bridal Manager provided a clear overview of the restoration process, potential for possible poor outcome, repair work that might be needed due to restorative cleaning and cost/time frame for each component. Following two soak cleanings over several days and individualized stain attention, the dress was once again returned to it's original color after years of storage in a cedar chest. I wish I was able to show photos with this review! The transformation was astounding. The gown was now ready for alterations and repairs to seams and lace detail due fabric and thread being 46 years old. Enter Lupita De La Mora, Couture and Bridal Alterations master seamstress. Her knowledge of fabric and fitting techniques was astounding, honed as the former costumer and seamstress for the Los Angeles Opera. She was very open to alteration concerns and was able to present her thoughtful ideas on how to make them a reality. Over the course of three fittings (coordinated by Brittney), Lupita expertly altered the waist, bust line and proportions of the lace sleeve settings and reset delicate bodice lace to lie smoothly on my daughters frame. She reset the back zipper and replaced a multitude of rusted snaps. Several tears/holes in the bridal lace magically disappeared under her needle. She procured a new slip to support the gown and altered the same to perfect length and proportions and her suggestions to modernize the bridal veil were spot on. It must be noted that there was a substantial amount of hand sewing of delicate lace atop satin. All seams were finished to perfection and she also created a way for the bridal train to be draped and lifted beautifully by a wrist strap for the brides ease of movement at the wedding reception. I cannot emphasize enough how skilled Lupita's work is ... she is a master seamstress who made this couture gown come alive again. My daughter dreamed of wearing my bridal gown at her own wedding. I was pleased that the expense of restoration and alteration was actually comparative to the cost of a new (non couture) gown and alteration of same. Again, Bridal Manager Brittany was quite forthcoming on pricing for cleaning as well as alterations. I even knew the cost of failure if the original cleaning outcome was not as hoped ... but that certainly was not the outcome! With a beautiful bridal gown as the centerpiece for a lovely and memorable wedding, Margaret's should definitely be on one's short list of consultations by individuals desiring couture restoration services in the United States. Located in San Diego, it was well worth my daughter flying in from South Lake Tahoe for the initial consultation and all fittings. My sincere thank you and gratitude to Lupita De La Mora, Brittney Peyton and the Margaret's employees behind the scenes for making our legacy bridal gown restoration experience so positive. Each visit was a delight creating more happiness and excitement for the bride ... just as it should be as she approached her wedding day.

ress alteration needs. She took care of the details giving me a gorgeous finished fit that complemented both my dress style and my figure. Her talent is evident and I was thrilled to work with her! I'll be referring her to everyone I know.

ks brand new and preserved for a beautiful memory! Brittany was kind and professional, I would definitely recommend Margaret’s!

th the cleaning, my wedding was on the beach so the hem and train were very dirty from being in the sand all night. They were even able to repair a few tears in the tulle, and fix some loose beads. I loved that they gave me a booklet with before and after photos, my gown looked like it had never been worn! I also chose to have my gown preserved in a beautiful box for safekeeping, along with my veil. The box is museum quality preservation, so it won’t get ruined over time. Brittany kept in touch with me through every step, and explained the whole process. I’m so glad I chose Margaret’s for my wedding gown care, and would recommend them to every bride!

might want to wear it herself. That dream came true when my daughter got married and decided she wanted to wear my dress—altered and redesigned a bit—for the dancing portion of her wedding. From the moment we walked into the shop, we were greeted by Brittany, who listened to my daughter’s wishes with such care and enthusiasm. We worked closely with her incredible alterations team, Lillian and Lupita, and together, they brought a new dress to life. They handled my vintage dress with the utmost care and transformed it with their creativity and skill. To say we were pleased would be an understatement—the dress looked like a custom couture creation. When my daughter changed into the second dress as the band started, our guests were absolutely in awe of how stunning the little party dress turned out. It’s rare to receive such attentive service and outstanding results, but Brittany and her team exceeded all of our expectations. I highly recommend working with them to bring your vision to life. If you have a cherished wedding dress, I also suggest trusting Margaret’s Cleaners to clean and preserve it. Seeing my daughter wear the dress I was married in over 40 years ago was such a special moment for my husband and me—it truly made our hearts melt. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the professionalism and care Margaret’s Cleaners provided.

, a wonderful and attentive associate. We came in after a previous attempt at another alterations establishment as they had left her dress less than perfect, and with the wedding day fast approaching, we were feeling anxious and incredibly upset. From the moment we walked through the doors, the staff put us at ease with their kindness and professionalism. They listened carefully and assessed the previous work and assured us they could take care of the problem and finish up the alterations. We brought in not just one dress but two! The craftsmanship and attention to detail in repairing and finishing the alterations were flawless. They worked efficiently, even with the tight timeline, and delivered the dress on time, perfectly altered and beautifully fitted. The look on my daughter’s face when she saw the final result was priceless—it was everything she had hoped for. The team truly went above and beyond, not just in their skill but in the care and compassion they showed throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Margaret’s to anyone looking for alterations or cleaning. They made what was a previous horrible experience to a joyful and happy outcome. Brittany, Lupita and Lilian were our guardian angels. Thank you, thank you for making my daughter feel like a princess on her special day, this would not have been possible without Brittany and her team!!

g on my dress for the first time because the fit wasn't as perfect as it had been during my fittings after sizing up. However, Lilian was incredibly knowledgeable and knew exactly what adjustments were needed to make the dress fit like a glove. She was always professional throughout the process, and I'm so happy that I trusted her with altering my dress.

gown. 10/10 recommend Lupita for your wedding alterations and I personally look forward to future tailoring services at Margaret’s.

,275 dollars. To take in the top of my dress that has boning was 1,200. To hem the dress was 950 and adding cups was $125. Keep in mind that my dress is a simple ballgown, no lace, no beading. It felt absurd to me but I didn’t know any better. After I sat in the parking lot and looked up reviews and prices for typical dress alternations. Nothing even came close to that price. I decided to stand up for myself, go back in and ask for my dress so I could get a second opinion on the dress. At first they were understanding and kind, I apologized twice saying it was just a lot more than I was expecting to spend. They had to take the pins out so I needed to wait. When they were done, I asked to keep a copy of the receipt and before I could even finish my question, the man said “no, this is mine. Goodbye”. I basically ran out of the shop. Not sure why all these high reviews but I already called my bridal shop to let them know to stop recommending this place.

teps they would take to restore it, and kept me updated through the whole process. I can’t wait to wear it at my courthouse ceremony!

. She took her time to make sure everything was exactly how it needed to be. I CANNOT THANK HER ENOUGH!

out of the park adjusting my dress and even doing an extremely hard to do bussel in a very, very short time frame. Please go to Margaret's Cleaners they are amazing.

erfect! Every appointment was easy, and made me even more excited for the wedding day as I saw all of the little changes come together. I was especially grateful that they were able to ship my dress to my local Margaret’s Cleaners which made the countdown to wedding day easy breezy.

emony. Isis was friendly and made the fitting process quick & easy!

erations she was doing on my dress. Fast forward to me picking my dress up before my wedding day and everything fit PERFECT! Thank you to Isis and the Margaret’s team ❤️

y. I could not be happier, it turned out AMAZING! Highly recommend.

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made sure every single detail was absolutely perfect. The quality service that Isis provided is so hard to come by these days and I am so extremely thankful to have found her at Margaret’s. I will definitely be referring every single bride and person I know to her moving forward!! Thank you again for all your hard work, Isis!!!

- she was so kind and we had so much fun talking with her while she was getting us fitted. My dress had a ton of layers and she did a perfect job making sure it was all the right length, and creating the bustle so I had no trouble walking and dancing. They also steamed and pressed my dress so it was perfect for the big day! I couldn't have been any happier in my dress and am so glad we chose Margaret's for all things bridal. Thank you Isis for your beautiful work!!

h that's not usually the advised path). Everything was absolutely perfect. She was a delight to work with, and Margarets arranged for my dress to be pressed and delivered to my wedding hotel. It was such peace of mind to know I didn't need to worry about anything with the dress, they had it covered. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND

edding gown that I needed alterations on AND my mother’s wedding gown, which I wasn’t sure what to do with yet. My mother’s wedding gown had yellowed over the years and had a few stains on it, so I wasn’t optimistic there was anything that could be done- it also didn’t quite fit me and I didn’t want to spend a fortune on it. Margaret’s cleaner’s was able to take the stains out and they didn’t even charge me for it! Naomi understood my budget and made suggestions on how to alter the dress to make it fit! The finished product far exceeded my expectations! I ended my loving my mother’s gown more than the one I bought for myself!! I would highly recommend Margaret’s cleaners for your bridal gown alterations and it is a MUST to work with Naomi - this girl is talented and she just gets it!

al 3 to save me an extra trip out. My dress fit absolutely perfect thanks to Naomi. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing dress alterations.

Additionally, Margaret’s Cleaners handled the cleaning and restoration of my gown. They also cleaned and pressed my husband’s suit. Our experience with all of these services was nothing sort of excellent. Naomi created my dream cathedral-length veil for a fraction of the cost had I purchased it in store. Her alterations on my gown were done impeccably, and my dress fit me to a T. Naomi is the sweetest person to work with and she put me at ease knowing my gown was in excellent, loving hands. She listened to every concern I had without judgement, allowing me to rest easy in the decisions we made. She was my fairy godmother for a few months, and I feel so fortunate that I got to work with her. Additionally, the restoration process is second to none—once again, I felt safe entrusting my gown to them. While Margaret’s services may cost more than other providers, you really get what you pay for. Brides, look at their restoration process and how it differs (and is superior to) other cleaners! Also, nothing looks better than a dress that is fitted to your height and shape. My dress was already gorgeous, but once it was altered to fit me (hemmed, back-stitch at the bust, letting the lining out a smidge in my hips, properly bustled), it was DIVINE. My very picky, exercise and fashion obsessed aunt said my dress looked like it was made for me no less than three times. All in all, Margaret’s Cleaners (and especially Naomi) ensured our wedding outfits arrived impeccably clean and completely suited to our figures. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

ference in the world. She also made me some “wings” as a veil replacement than I am absolutely in love with. Thanks so much, Naomi!!!

s to make the dress modern and strikingly beautiful. I highly recommend using Margaret Cleaners for any wedding dress alteration and/or restoration. The whole team is great. And Naomi is a gem. She even made a mask from a piece of lace she removed during alteration. My wedding was perfect and i felt beautiful thanks to Naiomi and Margaret”s Cleaners.

t's handled the cleaning. They were able to remove all of the stains and Naomi was particularly pleasurable to work with for the tailoring - she is incredibly kind and proficient. She had great advice and helped me shape the dress into a perfect fit for my special day!

taff was delightful and encouraging with the jitters that come with altering a dress bought sight unseen online. Naomi was able to design my dress from a vision I described to her. She was like the fairy godmother for Cinderella. Bippity Boppity Boop and my dream dress was created!

djusted. Naomi suggested other alterations as well to make it the perfect fit. My dress turned out beautiful!

was badly stained. They were able to COMPLETELY get any stains out, it looked brand new. Naomi also redisgned this dress for me as my mom had the 80s style and i wanted something different AND she was a size 1 on her wedding day and i am a size 12. She helped bring my vision to life, added fabric, took away fabric, added straps, neckline, to make it a completely different dress that was right for me, but still able to wear my mom’s dress. So pleasant and helpful and VERY AFFORDABLE! All around 5 star experience.

n a position to still get married in my parents’ backyard (with just my parents, brother, and sister-in-law) on our original wedding date. By no means was having my dress necessary, but Naomi was able to work with me to finish my dress, and it turned out beautifully. Even under these crazy circumstances, she was able to finish my dress quickly and it came out better than I could have imagined. Can’t recommend her enough. She is so easy to work with, has lovely design ideas, and she was able to seamlessly incorporate the lace from my mom’s dress into my own.

hly knowledgable, and her work is top notch expert. I profusely recommend her wonderful services.

ds. She was super friendly too which made all the fittings that much more pleasant. Definitely recommend Margaret's to any bride!

he was able to squeeze me in, in short notice whereas other alteration shops I called were not as accommodating. After the alterations you will get a PDF of photos before and after ,something that I thought was unique and serves as a good memoir. You will NOT be disappointed and the price is worth the quality of work that is put in by the staff here.

ual - bustle, hemming, taking in at the sides, but what really showed her skill was what she did to the front of my dress. I tried on my dress in the store in May and fell in love. I waited 2 months for my dress to arrive and when it did... it wasn't the same dress. All the details on the top were different. The one I tried on in store was very flattering to my figure, this one was blah. I got estimates from several seamstresses that either quoted me my first born child or tried to convince me that the dresses were the same and no changes were needed. When I went to Naomi, I knew right away that she was the person for me. She listened to what my issues were, she asked to see pictures of both dresses, and she even had me text her the photos so she could do her best to create the original look. She did all that and more. The dress looked better than I could have ever imagined. In addition to her undeniable talent, Naomi was fun to chat with, easy to schedule with, and always made me feel excited for my big day without being over the top. Definitely go with Margaret's Cleaners and Naomi for your wedding! You will not be disappointed!!