Nilah & Company

out good but I also feel like I could have gotten more for the price elsewhere. Midway through my wedding party the strap that Nilah had sewn on fell off (multiple times I tried putting it back and it just kept falling off). I also found a needle hanging from my dress at the wedding, so I'm glad I hadn't stabbed myself. Nilah also made a few comments that struck both my wife and I the wrong way during fittings, and that is not at all how someone should feel when trying on a wedding dress. I also had multiple occasions when seeing Nilah that she thought I was a different customer (all very close together), so all of her customers are just a face to her honestly, it does not make you feel cared about as a customer. Overall, work is okay but Nilah needs to work on her level of professionalism.

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st a fortune and need to be partially reconstructed. Nilah was the opposite. She was able to alter the dress AND preserve the beadwork and it turned out beautifully! Her confidence in her workmanship and craft is not to be overlooked!

was nervous but Nilah set her at ease and the dress looked like it was made just for the bride, fitting every curve of her body. In addition Nilah custom made the brides veil which was beautiful and accented the dress perfectly. I have never heard of or been to a better dress fitting and have already passed along Nilah’s information to others.

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he brought it from a 12 to about a 2 with no issues-- it fit so well no one could notice that it had been altered so drastically. She recommended and added a silk ribbon lining to my dress due to my sensitive skin. She created a bustle to highlight the details on my train. She pressed my dress and veil and it was ready to go on the day of the wedding with no additional work! She did a beautiful job and for a good price given the amount of work she had to do! I would definitely recommend her services!

ne. She exceeded my expectations. She made me feel comfortable through every step of the process. I have been holding onto my wedding dress for over 3 years due to the pandemic, and it felt like a big step to finally hand my dress over to Nilah, and her warmth and expertise reassured me it was in the right hands! My dress was fairly intricate, but it came out absolutely perfect. It fit perfectly in every way.

of alterations in the waist and hip areas. Nilah expertly tailored my dress so it fit exactly perfectly, without any evidence that it had ever been significantly altered. She was timely in making the alterations, squeezing in a second fitting the week of my wedding to ensure that my dress fit exactly as I wanted it to. She also pressed my gown and veil so perfectly that I didn’t even need to touch it up on my wedding day. I can’t recommend Nilah highly enough!

er, intimate church wedding ceremony in addition to wearing my modern gown at our larger event. I got so many compliments! I even went back to get my dresses cleaned and preserved. I can’t say enough good things about Nilah & Co!

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veil so that it had a nicer metal comb versus the plastic it came with. She stored my dress through my postponed wedding and then steamed both my dress and veil so that it would be ready for the day. Thank you Nilah!

enced and I greatly appreciated her help with my bridal alteration needs and for keeping my wedding dress safe at her shop until I was finally able to wear it for the big day! :)

e brought up. Nilah made the decision on what to do to get the sleeve to look its best and definitely made the right one to ensure my dress fit perfectly and looked its best too. I had one thing that pinched and Nilah fixed it so it would be comfortable for me to wear on my wedding day. She even helped me with deciding on undergarments, pressing my veil, and discussing accessories. My bustle was gorgeous, my dress fit like a glove, and it was a very easy and fun process. Nilah's team wrapped the dress up for me and demonstrated the bustle for my friend as well. If you use this shop for alterations, they also have a ton of gorgeous bridal accessories at great price points so you may want to look here for the finishing touches!

ropped a piece of fabric in the back of my dress and it looked like a had a curtain or a table cloth attached to my lower back! I could have went to the local cleaners and paid them $50 and they would have done much better job...

first interaction, I knew I was in the best of hands. Liza was quick to answer my e-mail and set-up an initial appointment. In every subsequent communication, Liza was prompt to respond and always helpful. Nilah is a gem. She is a true artist and simply delightful. She knew exactly how to make my dress/veil work from the fit, to the hem, to catching a mistake of the original factory. When I tried on my dress at my final fitting, I felt so comfortable with these girls, that I bawled my eyes out alone with Nilah. It was a special moment I will never forget. You will not regret choosing to work with these two amazing individuals. They are the BEST.

veil too. Timely manner, very professional, and great at finding the balance between what the brides wants vs what mom wants

rfectly and I knew exactly what to do in terms of getting it on, bustling it, etc. Nilah also made my veil, which matched my dress perfectly. I also asked her if there was anything she could do with the hem of my dress to give to my grandparents, and she made a pair of gorgeous fabric flowers for them that they absolutely loved and will treasure. Thanks, Nilah!

the day before the wedding and she took care of it very quickly. Easy to work with all of our changing plans and dates this year. I highly recommend Nilah!

the fittings. She did an excellent job adding more coverage and detail to the back of the dress as well as adding more support. She was very calm and patient during the process and eased my fears about the dress. Her staff was quick to respond to my emails. I loved how my dress turned out and received many compliments about it! I highly recommend using Nilah for wedding dress alternations! She was a pleasure to work with!

hat she is also a dressmaker. The result was great – the dress looked so much better once she altered it for me. She also provides cleaning and preservation service for the dress and veil, which is convenient for me! Lastly, she offered an additional last fitting for me given that I was flying internationally before the wedding –so thoughtful. **no hidden fee with my experience - I think that is rare!

ook our call on the wedding day when we couldn't figure out the bustle! (It was very easy, but we just didn't write it down :D) THANK YOU NILAH!!!

n ID'ing the designer, so I knew she'd take the same care with alterations as I had with choosing the gown in the first place. She was flexible with appointments, had great communication and helped me with opinions from everything, including style of veil and bustle. Everything fit just perfectly, and the bustle was so easy to get right on the day-of. I can't wait to share photos!

me around I lost about 40 pounds.. Nilah was completely clam and patient and made me feel like it was no big deal she was on it! Profession, efficient and so talented. Pricing was extremely reasonable, my veil and alterations came out perfectly. thank you again!

take the dress out. Nilah was so incredibly helpful in creating the perfect bustle and making sure it was the fit and look I wanted. My mother lives out of town and Nilah even let me stop by after my first fitting to try the dress on again for my mom. Nilah is professional and very helpful, I would absolutely recommend her! Thank you Nilah!!

dress fitted and stored until closer to the wedding day!

flexible with scheduling and fittings. Would definitely recommend.

s... all for a fraction of the cost of nearby vendors!

lism shines every time I had a fitting. And if I had a question or didn’t like something that I saw, Nilah provided a solution on spot. And the best part: her prices were extremely fair. Currently I’m inquiring about her preservation services but overall, she made me a very happy bride. I would highly recommend her. Thank you, Nilah!

e highly recommended and I'm so glad she was available to work with me. She and her staff are kind and professional and after 2 fittings, my dress fit perfectly. Nilah also listened to my concerns and made adjustments based on my needs. She also has many beautiful veils and jewelry available. I got my hair jewelry and earring from her and both got lots of positive comments. The dress, by the way, almost stole the show. People loved it, including me!

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ly ridiculous. Nilah put me at ease once the dress was pinned. I will continue to use Nilah for all my altering needs in the future. So thankful that I used Nilah for my wedding dress.

was such a personal and unique experience. They set up appointments for each customer so you have their complete and undivided attention. I was very grateful for everything that Nilah and Company did for me. I was able to set up an extra fitting in between my first and last one without any problems. I would absolutely recommend Nilah to anyone who is looking for a wonderful place to get wedding dress alterations for their wedding!

oob area. Nilah was able to do all this and I felt like a princess on the day of!

ch cup and did not cover the stuffing (the gown was sand color). We understood that she was going to place it inside the fabric, not just hand stitch it to the top. You could easily see the stuffing from any angle. We noted this to her; she said that was all she could do. Strange, I was able to open up the fabric behind the cups to slide the stuffing in place, with only a day to spare prior to the wedding and it couldn’t be seen!! Also, she sewed one of the straps on too tight and it broke while we were there. When she reattached it, she sewed it on too tight again and twisted it, so that the strap did not lay properly and broke just before the wedding ceremony....Thanks much Nilah! You should be ashamed of yourself and the amount that you charged! You use the term ‘seamstress’; you are no seamstress and clearly you have no conscience!

too large, while beads from the top were falling off left and right. Nilah turned it into one piece and fixed any lose beading. She also altered it perfectly to my body, and added a gorgeous belt. I went from being extremely disappointed in my dress decision, to loving it and getting so many compliments. I definitely recommend Nilah for any dress alterations!

t any hassle. She was very accommodating to scheduling fittings and final dress pick up. She provided a price for alterations at the first fitting and explained all the work she would be doing to the dress. Communication was clear and easy throughout the entire process. I am by no means an expert in wedding dress alterations, but did my research ahead of time, so when I arrived the first time asking about french bustles and the ability to line the beading around my shoulders due to some redness the beading was causing my skin, Nilah knew exactly what to do. I also felt like Nilah did a fantastic job listening to my vision for the style of wedding I wanted, and making alterations to the dress to best flatter my body (because everyone has a different body). I would highly recommend her to anyone who asks me in the future.

My dress was incredibly fitted and made me extremely nervous. Additionally, I had to get the dress taken in a few times as I lost weight over the span of my engagement period. With each alteration appointment I became more and more confident in this dress as Nilah tailored it to perfection. Nilah also makes beautiful veils and my veil went with my dress perfectly. One of the things I loved most about my dress was the way that Nilah bustled it. I had a long train and she bustled it into a double french bustle. it was INCREDIBLY elegant and brought a whole new dimension to the dress. Finally, Nilah's prices are EXTREMELY FAIR. I had budgeted almost double the amount for alterations in comparison to what Nilah's alterations cost. The bottom line is that Nilah and Company is the full package in every way and if you want to have the most amazing dress and veil you will go to Nilah & Company!

t advice to myself, mother and bridesmaids too, with multiple questions, taking the worry away. I even bought my hair clip and earrings at her shop - so perfect and elegant. If you're in the Philadelphia region, make an appointment - this is one less vendor to decide!

ay that I wanted that when I tried it on during my last fitting, I cried. Thank you for helping to make the dress of my dreams!

ened to me when I asked her not to make my dress too tight so I could dance. I also debated if I wanted a Juliet cap style veil or not and Nilah was able to meet with me a couple times so I could try on different options. Great service highly recommended for wedding dress alterations and veil purchases. The price is worth it. I paid $285 for the veil and $535 for alterations.

abric on the inside of my dress. Thanks for making my dress perfect for our big day!

t a mile from my home in Havertown, PA. Jennifer worked with me to set up appointments, provide pricing for accessories, and answer any questions that I may have had. She always greeted me and my guests at the door with a smile. When my schedule got a bit crazy, Jennifer patiently provided options for dates and times for fittings. She is an asset to Nilah's business! Nilah herself was incredible - she made my gown into exactly what I pictured, and it fit PERFECTLY the day of the wedding. Nilah was able to change the bodice of the gown into a sweetheart shape, something I really wanted from the beginning, with no problem. The half French, half American bustle that she added was gorgeous! Nilah also provided choices for accessories, and I purchased a beautiful rose gold cluster belt (which she secured to the dress) and two hair pieces. She even custom made my Grace Kelly length veil with a silk ribbon edge, and it complimented the gown perfectly. Lastly, she saved scraps from my dress for my florist to use for my bouquet. The service and alterations are well worth the price. Definitely contact Nilah & Company if you need alterations!