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Seamstress and the Bride
Welcome to Seamstress and the Bride… The podcast bringing awareness to Brides, helping to prepare them for what comes next after saying "YES" to their dream dress.
It’s the most important step that no one talks about… the dress alterations!
We are your hosts… Genesis Emmons and Ashley Dennis.
Each week we will be broadcasting from our bridal alterations studio, LoveSewTrue, here in Southern California to speak openly about what each bride should expect going into the alterations process…
Episodes
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No Two Dresses Are Alike—And Neither Are Seamstresses
Every wedding dress comes with its own set of challenges—and that means the person working on it needs to know how to do more than simply sew. In this episode…
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The Bridal Tailoring Industry Needs to Change: Why Today’s Bride Is Different
Today’s bride is not the same bride she was decades ago. She’s more informed, more independent, and more intentional—yet when it comes to bridal tailoring and…
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Dress Alteration Horror Stories: Don’t Trust Just Any Seamstress
A bride showed up at our studio door crying, convinced her wedding dress was a disaster. What happened next is a powerful reminder that not every seamstress is…
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Why Brides Need to Speak Up During Dress Alterations
Your wedding dress fitting is NOT the time to stay quiet because you’re afraid of being “difficult.” In this episode, we’re talking about why brides need to…
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You Said YES to Your Dress… But Ordering Your Dream Dress Can Have Its Flaws
Ordering your dream wedding dress is exciting—but what happens behind the scenes before it reaches you? In this episode, we’re talking about why a wedding…
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Your Wedding Dress Should Look Like YOU — NOT the Model
Wedding dress inspiration can be incredibly helpful, but it can also create expectations that aren't always realistic. In this episode, we talk about the…
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Are Bridal Alterations Overpriced? Let’s Talk About the Wedding Tax
Is bridal alteration pricing subject to “wedding tax”? And is there really such a thing? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between standard…
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Wedding Dress Alterations Don't Begin with Pinning & Stitching
Wedding dress alterations don't begin with pinning and stitching... They begin with understanding the bride. In this episode, we discuss why a bride's vision…
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Buying an Off-the-Rack Wedding Dress? What to Expect for Alterations
What is an off-the-rack wedding dress? In this quick episode, we explain what buying off the rack really means, how it differs from ordering a brand-new gown…
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Bride Wanted a Refund... After We Cut Into Her Wedding Dress
Imagine beginning your wedding dress alterations... then realizing you need to cancel everything. In this episode, we discuss a real situation involving a…
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Wedding Stress Is Stealing Your Joy but the Show Must Go On
Wedding planning has a way of making every little problem feel like the end of the world. From unexpected dress issues and family opinions to last-minute…
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Why Brides Fear Their First Dress Fitting: The Panic Is Real
The excitement of saying "yes" to the dress is often followed by a very real fear: the first dress fitting and alterations. Every bride's dress journey is…
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Bridal Alterations: Why Fittings Can Feel Awkward With Your Seamstress
Wedding dress alterations are much more than measurements because a wedding dress isn't just a garment... It's part of a bride's story. In this episode, we…
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Your Wedding Dress Doesn't Need Everyone's Approval
One of the most emotional parts of the wedding dress journey isn't the dress—it's everyone else's opinion. From saying "yes" at the bridal boutique to visiting…
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Bride Freaked! She Thought We Forgot Part of Her Wedding Dress
A bride's alterations went perfectly, but after the ceremony, we started receiving frantic text messages. She believed part of her wedding dress was missing…
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When Wedding Dress Alterations Aren’t Perfect
No alterations journey is completely perfect—and that's okay. In this episode, we talk about what can happen when expectations meet reality, why even small…
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What Every Bride Needs to Know Before Dress Alterations
The best wedding dress alterations don't happen by chance—they happen through a relationship built on trust. Join us as we explore the mindset that helps…
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Why Walking Down the Aisle Is Harder Than Brides Expect
After years of bridal alterations, we've learned something surprising... You can tell a lot about a wedding dress by the way a bride walks down the aisle. In…
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Mom Said Yes to the Dress, But the Bride Couldn't Speak Up
Not every wedding dress alterations appointment is about the dress. In this episode, we share a real fitting room experience involving a bride who arrived with…
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From First Fitting to Final Look: What Brides Need to Know
Wedding dress fittings can feel confusing—especially when you’re not entirely sure what each appointment is meant to accomplish. In this episode, I bring…
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What Brides Aren’t Told About Their Wedding Dress Journey
Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding dress experience, but behind the scenes, the reality is often far more complicated. In this episode, I’m pulling back…
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Why Sewing Skills Aren’t Enough in Bridal Alterations
In this episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the bridal alterations world: the gap between technical skill and people…
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Making a Connection With Your Seamstress: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked but important parts of the bridal alteration experience: the emotional dynamic between a bride and her…
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Wedding Dress Alterations Timeline: When to Book Your Bridal Seamstress
Said YES to the dress? 💍 Don’t wait—this is where so many brides make a costly mistake. In this episode, we explain why you should contact your bridal…
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The Bright Side and Blue Side of Bridal Tailoring
The Bright Side and the Blue Side of Bridal Tailoring 💙✨ In this episode, we’re sharing what it *really* means to work in bridal tailoring—where technical…
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It's So Hard to Find a Good Bridal Seamstress
Why is it so hard to find a good bridal seamstress? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about what’s really happening in the bridal…
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Bridal Tailoring: Why We're a Team-Based Business and Not a Solo Seamstress
What does it really take to run a bridal alterations business? In this episode of Seamstress and the Bride, we talk about the reality behind why we're a…
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Our Bridal Journeys: How We Got Here and What We Discovered
Welcome to the very first episode of Seamstress and the Bride! 💜🩷 In this episode, we’re sharing our personal journeys into the bridal industry — how we became…
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Bridal Alterations Finally Explained | Podcast Trailer 2
Welcome to Seamstress and the Bride! We help brides navigate the dress alterations journey. Subscribe to get new episodes in your feed. © 2026 Bridal Nerds…
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Navigating Your Wedding Dress Alterations Journey | Podcast Trailer 3
Welcome to Seamstress and the Bride! We help brides navigate the wedding dress alterations journey. Subscribe to get new episodes in your feed. © 2026 Bridal…
Seamstress and the BrideWelcome to Seamstress and the Bride | Podcast Trailer 1
Welcome to Seamstress and the Bride! We help brides navigate the dress alterations journey. Subscribe to get new episodes in your feed. © 2026 Bridal Nerds…