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February 2024 by Viviann U.
Lara was an absolute pleasure to work with! I came to Lara after being referred over by a friend and am so happy that I trusted her with my dress. In addition to doing your usual wedding dress alterations, she made me two custom sleeves (a tulle puff sleeve and an off-the-shoulder sleeve using the original lacing from the dress) to switch out from ceremony to reception. I unfortunately lost the off-the-shoulder sleeve (through no fault of Lara) during transport on the day of the wedding and was so bummed I never got to wear it but absolutely loved the puff-sleeve. She was so patient with me in our fitting sessions as well, and was able to squeeze in a last minute session as I was still losing weight close to the wedding. Pricing was also great and worked with our budget. Overall, I would definitely recommend Folklore Dress Studio if you need wedding dress alterations, custom pieces, or even a custom wedding dress. She was always so sweet, addressed all of my dress concerns, and I never felt rushed during our sessions. Thank you Lara!!
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October 2023 by Lisa R.
Lara was amazing to work with! Lara was on the list of recommended vendors for alterations from my bridal shop Lorien Bridal, and I am so happy to have chosen Lara to work with. She was open, easy to talk to, and very knowledgable. We were meant to have 3 appointments, but at what was meant to be the third and final appointment, we noticed that the dress' top required some additional structure and boning. With two weeks out to the wedding, I was nervous about this not being done in time, but within a week, my dress was ready! Not only that but her pricing was really fair, and my final quote ended up being less than what I was originally quoted!I received so many compliments and so many remarks on how the dress highlighted my body perfectly. I know that wouldn't have been the case without Lara: she helped create my dream dress! I would recommend her to all!
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September 2023 by Manal S.
The best wedding dress alterations! Went from a strapless size 14 dress to a long sleeve size 2 dress. Lara is so great at her work and takes her time. I came in once a month for a 1 hour session for 5 months to try on and work on any additional fixes and ideas. She changed the entire bodice, added sleeves, changed the zipper, changed the underlining and sewed additional 3D floral lace I purchased from the dress designer (Calla Blanche). Follow her on instagram @folklore_dress_studio -Manal @livewithmanal
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March 2023 by Isabel Galupo
BOOK WITH LARA ASAP!! I was referred to Folklore Dress Studio by LOHO Bride, where I bought my wedding ceremony dress. Lara completed my standard bridal alterations in addition to some significant alterations to my 2nd look, a vintage mini dress that was a couple sizes too big for me. She absolutely nailed both jobs and made me feel so hot and comfortable in both of my dresses. She's also just the coolest and chillest person with really good taste -- my bridesmaid and I brought a bunch of different accessories to try on with the dresses during my appointments and Lara respectfully weighed in and had amazing instincts. Her prices are also incredibly reasonable, especially considering the expert work she does. Hands down one of my favorite vendors I worked with during my wedding planning process!
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March 2023 by Nico Herzetty
Lara is a magician! I went to her in early 2020, right before the pandemic. I needed my dress hemmed and taken in a bit, and she also made a custom cape for me instead of a veil. When everything shut down and we had to postpone our wedding, I picked up my dress and stored it at home for 2 years. I also picked up a white jumpsuit I had her tailor, originally for my rehearsal dinner but it ended up being what I wore for a backyard legal ceremony in May 2020. I went back to Lara 6 weeks before my rescheduled wedding. We had some real work to do because I didn't like the style of the bodice anymore. Lara was game to chop up my dress into a skirt and made a custom sleeveless crop-top, using the embellishments of the original bodice and new fabric. I loved the final look (and it was so comfortable!), and I got so many compliments on its unique style. Lara was exactly what you want in a wedding vendor: calm and capable. Her work is exceptional and she's a joy to work with.
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January 2023 by Ali 1.
Lara was highly recommended to me by Strut bridal shop in Long Beach, where I happened to meet her the day I was trying on my dress. She took one look at my gown and knew exactly what was needed. She was very friendly and gave me a feeling of confidence, so I felt excited about going into my alterations with her. Lara's Pasadena studio is very cute with lots of natural light. She immediately tapped into what my needs were and executed her alterations with precision and care. She took her time taking up the hem so it would be the perfect length for me, a tall gal. I didn't even have to ask for a bustle, she added one. She also did some great alterations to the bustline and other areas, including one spot to seamlessly cover a tattoo. She made the entire process easy and fun. I felt like I was working with someone kind, knowledgeable, and sensitive to my needs. As a plus-size person, I never once felt judged or awkward with Lara. I should also mention that after my veil-maker fell through, she made me the perfect wedding veil I always wanted. I'm so in love with my dress and veil! I would highly recommend Lara for any alterations, especially bridal. Working with her was a breath of fresh air. She has an artist's eye and the perfect touch when it comes to creating the dress of your dreams.
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September 2022 by Linh H.
Lara is absolutely AMAZING. She literally was my fairy godmother and really elevated and transformed my dress to what I always dreamed of! So I said yes to a beautiful Ines Di Santo prototype/sample gown, but at the end of the day I was not fully satisfied because it was missing what I've always wanted in my wedding gown- sleeves. I still took it home because the rest of the design and silhouette were too perfect to pass up and I was so emotional with it on. I've always wanted big beautiful billowy off the shoulder sleeves and I was insistent to find a trustworthy seamstress to build them for me! Even the designer didn't even want to do them so I was heartbroken until I found Lara! Lara was incredibly accommodating, professional, so communicative, personable, and absolutely so talented!! She saw just one sample photo of the sleeves and knew immediately what to do. I loved that she would text me every step of the progress, scheduled all meetings, was very detailed on what she would do, what fabrics she'd use, and she was very accurate with her lead times. More pros- pricing was very reasonable and there was ample parking at the building she works in! If you need alterations or customizations to your garments, go here!!!
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September 2022 by Linh U.
Lara is absolutely AMAZING. She literally was my fairy godmother and really elevated and transformed my dress to what I always dreamed of! So I said yes to a beautiful Ines Di Santo prototype/sample gown, but at the end of the day I was not fully satisfied because it was missing what I've always wanted in my wedding gown- sleeves. I still took it home because the rest of the design and silhouette were too perfect to pass up and I was so emotional with it on. I've always wanted big beautiful billowy off the shoulder sleeves and I was insistent to find a trustworthy seamstress to build them for me! Even the designer didn't even want to do them so I was heartbroken until I found Lara! Lara was incredibly accommodating, professional, so communicative, personable, and absolutely so talented!! She saw just one sample photo of the sleeves and knew immediately what to do. I loved that she would text me every step of the progress, scheduled all meetings, was very detailed on what she would do, what fabrics she'd use, and she was very accurate with her lead times. More pros- pricing was very reasonable and there was ample parking at the building she works in! If you need alterations or customizations to your garments, go here!!!
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April 2022 by Alyssa M.
Lara was SUCH a pleasure to work with, and did an amazing job altering my wedding gown! I can't recommend her enough. So personable and friendly, in addition to being incredible at what she does. I had three appointments with her and she fixed every tiny, minuscule detail that I pointed out until my dress was absolutely perfect. When I wanted cups sewn inside, white to line the bodice instead of nude, a bustle for my crazy long train, thicker wrist straps, a tiny wrinkle that no one except me could ever see ironed out... she was happy to do everything I asked, quickly and with perfect results. So grateful to her for taking my dress and making it 100% me!
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November 2021 by Kelsey E.
This review is 4 years overdue, but Lara is INCREDIBLE! I came to her to add a complex bustle to my wedding dress. Complicated enough that my gown shop was unsure how it could be done. She knew what to do immediately and it was stunning!
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November 2021 by Meredith A.
Lara is incredible! She altered not one but TWO of my wedding dresses (elopement dress for wedding part one and bridal gown for wedding part two). The elopement dress was vintage and she handled it with such care. It was just a minor tweak but she executed it flawlessly. Lara is the MacGyver of bridal gown alterations. She altered my SPANX so that the straps lined up with my gown straps and then she added little snaps into my bridal gown straps so that they could be hidden. The dress also had a long train and capelets and she created a bustle that was functional and looked amazing. She's a joy to work with and was so responsive and understanding as I had to postpone my wedding twice. I will absolutely go to her for any future alterations. She's a gem!
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August 2021 by Julianna Colwell
Lara of Folklore Dress Studio was amazing with me. I was a plus size bride that purchased my dress from Strut Bridal. The dress was a floor model, but the lace and style were perfect. Accept for the straps....they were terrible. The store assured me their preferred alterations individual, Folklore, does amazing work. Well she did more then adequate, she made the dress perfect! She shortened the skirt, fixed the zipper, took in the bust, created a gorgeous bustle, and made new straps. She herself was an absolute pleasure to work with as well. Always happy, pleasant, and interested in making sure my dress was perfect. It was like I was her only customer every time I visited her for fittings. Her office was also nicely appointed. I would use her again for any formal gown I have. Check out the before and after pictures.
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August 2021 by Hannah Patterson
I cannot sat enough about Laura...I started speaking to Laura during the peak of COVID lockdown and my wedding was rescheduled 3 separate times. Laura was so responsive, understanding, and truly went above and beyond to help me throughout the entire year of rescheduling. On top of being incredibly kind.. she is an absolute wedding dress magician. My dress fits LIKE A GLOVE. She did such incredible work and made my dream come to life through every little detail. I am forever grateful!!!! Thank you Laura!!!!!
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November 2020 by Erin G.
This review is for the alterations that Lara did on my dress out of Strut Bridal Salon. I cannot thank Lara enough for the alterations she did on my dress. I had to have so much length taken off and several inches taken in and a whole lot of other things done such as adjustments on the sleeves and the addition of a rhinestone belt and a bustle. She made it all happen with no problem. I had no fear whatsoever trusting Lara with my dress and she delivered absolute perfection. Thank you for helping me look and feel amazing on my big day.
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October 2020 by Morgan W.
Lara did a wonderful job with alterations to my bridal gown! She was friendly, responsive, and her work was beautiful! My dress already fit me pretty well, but Lara took it in, in all the right places and at the end it truly looked like it was made for me. She also made a beautiful bustle and recorded a short video to help my maid of honor which was super helpful! Overall I had a great experience and found her pricing reasonable.
