Nilah and Company

My dress was a sample dress and needed to be taken in. She did an AMAZING job! Words do not describe how great this dress fit me. It was a strapless dress and I did NOT have to adjust the dress once during the entire night. I had multiple people comment on how wonderful the dress looked and fit me! She also made a veil to match and it was beautiful! If you need any dress altered, go to her! I hope to work with her again in the future!!!

Nilah did a beautiful job doing small alterations to my dress, and making a custom veil that was absolutely perfect! She is very patient and calming to work with and would highly recommend her.

Nilah was great. She did both my dress as well as one of my bridesmaids, who found out she was pregnant 1 week after she ordered her dress. Thankfully, Nilah was on it and was able to let out the dress so that it fit her perfectly. For my dress, she had to bring it in a LOT because i had gotten a sample dress that was several sizes too large. I also decided to make the back into a corset back when it was originally a zip up, and made it a sweetheart neckline when it was originally straight across. I'm also really petite so a lot had to also be taken off of the bottom. Everything fit perfectly and looked fantastic. She created the most beautiful bustle on the back. All along, she was flexible, accomodating and i thought she was also incredibly affordable. In fact, my final bill ended up being less that what i was originally quoted. If i have any more dresses i need tailored, I'm definitely going back to Nilah because she was so easy to work with. In reading other reviews, some people had thought she had an attitude, but I didn't get that at all. I thought she was pleasant to work with. She did get down to business but that's what i want out of a vendor, and i never felt rushed while i was at an appointment with her.

I can’t say enough good things about my recent experiences with Nilah. I took my wedding dress to Nilah for alterations and my Mom took her Mother of the Bride dress to Nilah as well. We both had two fittings before our dresses were ready for pickup. I was a little skeptical because she is so far from where we live but Nilah knows dresses! She knew exactly how the dresses were to fit properly and worked hard to make sure we were comfortable. Both dresses turned out to be perfect and Nilah really made the process easy.

I strongly recommend taking your dress to Nilah! I have heard horror stories about bridal shops and alterations. For one, with Nilah you will be in her home and you will have personal, one-on-one service. Second, her assistant Rachel responds to all emails and was always helpful with scheduling fittings and answering questions. Just a tip – be sure to have your exact shoes and undergarments available for your fitting. Also, don’t take tags off of new undergarments…I showed up with some options and didn’t end up needed them at all, so I was able to return them to the stores.

Nilah also made my veil. I received so many positive comments about it and it was exactly what I wanted. It matched my dress perfectly. Nilah even let me take the veil early (without having yet paid for it) so that I would have it available for my hair trial. It was so nice and thoughtful of her. I would recommend Nilah without reservation!

After searching the bridal boutiques for the "perfect" dress I determined that I would be better off getting one that I felt could be altered into MY perfect dress. A friend recommended Nilah to me and I called her to find out if this vision would be possible. Even over the phone she exuded a kind of confidence that filled me with hope.

I brought my starter dress to her and from the first meeting with Nilah I was so excited to see the result. She was utterly professional and very enthusiastic about the challenges that I brought before her.

The result was absolutely incredible! We added layers and color to the dress, altered the neckline, changed the sash/belt and she handmade flowers that were affixed to the entire dress! It was above and beyond anything I could have envisioned. Her skill and talent transcended my expectations and I walked away with my DREAM dress.

I can't speak highly enough about her talent. Nilah makes visions into realities! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such an amazing woman and I would recommend her for any alteration, big or small. Nilah and the staff she employs are WONDERFUL and her costs are sooo reasonable!

Nilah was incredible! She took a vision of what i had in my head and was able to adapt a dress into my WEDDDING dress. I felt that the personalization and attention to detail totally transformed the dress! She was also very realistic and adapted a few elements based on each fitting! The result was more than i could have asked for! In fact, i couldnt bear simply preserving it so i made it into a quilt!!!!! (see Patchwork Bear)

Nilah took a dress I purchased as a sample and made it look new and it fit perfectly. The quality of the alterations was excellent!

Nilah altered my wedding gown perfectly! I needed to come back several times because I was a nervous bride and lost 2 inches in my waist in between my first and second fittings. Nilah reassured me that there was plenty of time to finish my gown even though it was just two weeks before my wedding. My dress fit me perfectly and I was able to dance and be comfortable for my entire wedding!

I was very, very disappointed with the service and Nilah herself. She was rude, snooty and inconsiderate every time we spoke and in person. It didn't matter what I said it was the wrong thing-the woman is pushy and thinks she knows best for every single situation.

We decided to go with her because she was highly recommended. I should have listened to my instinct and gone with Athena who was sweet and reasonably priced, Nilah seemed more confident so I went with her. Fail.

The dress fits worse now then it did when we brought it in, there are uneven seams, the zipper is the wrong color, threads are showing everywhere and the buttons don't line up...

PLEASE, please save yourself the time, money and frustration of trying to working with this woman. The last thing we need when planning a wedding is another headache!

I had an absolute horrible experience with Nilah.

First time I met her, she snapped at me when I said I wanted an American bustle opposed to the French bustle she suggested. She came highly recommended by Sabrina Anns, so I let me mother convince me to still use her. Nilah did add some length to my dress, which looked seamless, and made an absolutely beautiful veil. But the next time I met with her, she got mad that my chest grew a little (I went on the pill from an IUD - it was seriously less than 1/2 a cup size) and said she would have to 'V' the back of the dress to make the fit look better. She said I would not come back for a final fitting after that 'V' was put in. I really should have insisted that I come back. The back of the dress where she put the V looked like I just didn't zip it all the way up (I had three guests inform me throughout the night that my dress was coming undone). Because she lowered the back but didn't change the front at all (it was strapless) the gown was too loose in the front and if I leaned back even the slightest, you could see right down the front - which made dancing really awkward. Since the V went so low in the back, I wasn't able to wear a bra to counter balance the gapping front. And for the final blow - when my husband dipped me (very gently so I wouldn't flash our guests) the two very small, very thin rubber loops she put in to accomidate my bustle, both snapped under the weight of my dress.

Nilah did push for the French bustle, saying my dress was heavy and an American bustle would put extra weight at my center and make my balance a little uneven. She didn't say she wasn't able to ensure that the bustle wouldn't break.

So all in all, I hated my dress. I was nervous about flashing people. I was told multiple times that I was coming undone. And I had to carry my long train thrown over my arm when I wanted to walk without risking someone stepping on my dress. Not the way I pictured my wedding gown at all.

Nilah did a brillant job with both my daughter's dress (the bride) and mine (mother of the bride). We purchased the brides gown at Sabrina Ann. Nilah suggested alterations to make the dress fit perfectly. Her consultations were easy to schedule and all the work was performed on time. She had great suggestions for the mother of the bride dress as well, removing the straps and adding a wrap to create an elegant look. Truly a master seamstress, very professional, I would highly recommend Nilah to anyone.

I excitedly found THE DRESS at Sabrina Ann…but there were a few problems…it was WAY too small (it didn’t zip half way up my back), was too long, needed a bustle, and needed to be taken in in other places. I was also concerned with the modesty of the cut. Nilah stepped in before I purchased the dress, coming to Sabrina Ann, and had a pre-purchase consultation with me to let me know what our options were to make it right, and what the cost would be. I immediately felt better and purchased the dress.

Later when I brought the dress to her, she worked magic, not only on the dress…but on me! She helped calm my nerves and assured me that everything would turn out perfectly. She was right! In the end, the dress fit better than I could have ever imagined. It looked as if it had been made for my body, and Nilah made sure to take all of my comments into consideration when doing the alterations. She also helped me pick out the best jewelry and veil to complete my wedding day look.
She also took on my Mother’s dress (also purchase at Sabrina Ann and too small) and came up with a VERY creative solution to make my Mom’s dress fit when it couldn’t be let out.

In the end, Nilah’s original quote was only $50 less than what I was charged (even though it was over a year later), and the extra $50 was well worth it. She steamed my dress and veil, created a more complicated and better bustle then we originally discussed, and made my dress PERFECT for the day!
I would definitely recommend Nilah to anyone for their wedding dress alteration needs…especially if you have a quandary on your hands! Her creativity, amazing and beautiful work, and problem-solving skills are unsurpassed!

I am so glad to have found Nilah to tailor my wedding gown. She did a beautiful job, and although it was a little pricey, I don't think it was too much more than anyone else would have charged. She is very professional and very helpful; I wanted to wear a specific pair of shoes but my dress was too short. Nilah found matching fabric for my dress and added length so precisely that noone could tell it was an addition to the dress! She also altered a few of my bridesmaid's dresses. Again, did a beautiful job, but these were a little pricey. All in all, would absolutely recommend her.

Nilah did a great job on my alterations and is very flexible in terms of scheduling appointments. She also ironed my veil (and pointed out I had a white one as opposed to ivory that I needed) which was great. It was a bit more expensive then I expected but she did a great job.

Nilah did a beautiful job doing the alterations for my wedding dress! I was planning the wedding from out-of-town, she was very accomidating of my schedule to come in for alterations. She even found a way to raise the neck-line for me while making it look as if her changes were actually part of the original dress design -- amazing!

She also sold me a very affordable decorative pin for my hair that she had suggested for me -- it was perfect!

Nilah and company helped me to alter my mother's dress. I was happy with the product but did have a hard time along the way. The cost for the alterations was great. However, I did have a hard time getting Nilah to give me suggestions on the dress. I would recommend using her services if you have a clear vision. It was a little hard for me as I have never made a dress I was unsure what was a possibility in my price range and she was reluctant to give me ideas. Once we got the ball rolling, things ended up better than I had feared. And my only complaint was that I couldn't raise my arms at the reception, so twirls were a bit less than graceful. Overall, I ended up happy.

I really loved Nilah. She was perfect for a bride like me, who just wanted someone to make some decisions for me. She picked my veil, gave me two options for the bustle, and even told me how to take care of the dress the day of. Wedding planning was super stressful, and she made the dress part much easier.

I've used Nilah a few times. Once she fixed a bridesmaid dress that I'd had altered by a tailor. The tailor had ruined the dress and Nilah fixed it and it was beautiful.

When it came time to have my wedding dress altered I went straight to her. She is incredibly talented. She gave me 3 options for a bustle and even suggested adding a broach to the side of my dress. It was a great idea and brought the whole look together.

Nilah is candid and blunt about what she thinks of your wedding plans. She is a wedding coordinator as well as a seamstress. Take what she says with a grain of salt but definitely use her for alterations!

Nilah was great and saved me a good deal of money - I bought an ivory formal dress for $100 and had it altered to exactly what I wanted by Nilah for, I think another 300 or 400 dollars.... still reasonable for a wedding dress and I got exactly what I wanted, fit perfectly to me. She was very professional and seemed to get exactly what I was going for.