The Exeter Tailor

We love what we do and how we do it! We book up quickly. Please do not wait to book your appointment for 2025 weddings and formal events.

Planning early will reduce stress later!

He Said "Yes" to Confidence: Tailoring the Groom's Big Day ✨

We're not just about the dazzling brides (though they're pretty amazing too!).

We're also here to make sure the grooms, groomsmen, and fathers of the couple look and feel their absolute best on the big day. 🤍

This soon-to-be-wed was all about the details. We spent our time together discussing the perfect cuff for his pants, the subtle vintage touches on his vest and jacket lapels, and the sentimental decision to wear his dad's watch.

(Bonus points for that heartwarming touch! 🤍)

By the time he left our tailor shop, his face beamed with confidence. He knew he wasn't just standing beside his bride, he was standing tall as her equal, ready to embark on their happily ever after in style.

Whether you're the groom, the best man, or the father of the bride, we'll craft a look that reflects your personality and makes you feel like the million bucks you are!

Book your consultation today and let's make your wedding day dreams a reality for everyone involved!

P.S. Don't forget to tag the grooms, groomsmen, and dads-to-be in your life!

From "I Do" to "Me Too": Weaving New Dreams from Vintage Threads ✨

Sometimes, love stories get a second chapter, and wedding dresses get to write their own sequels.

Meet this exquisite gown, reborn for a radiant bride-to-be, carrying the whispers of a mother's love within its seams. ️🤍

Originally crafted for a timeless promise decades ago, this gown held a special place in the bride's heart. But it needed a touch of magic to fit her unique silhouette and modern vision. ✨

Our talented tailors embraced the challenge, honoring the gown's heritage while breathing fresh life into its design. The intricate waist gathering gave way to a sleek, flattering panel, allowing the original button closures to shine.

But the true masterpiece lies in the chiffon overlay, cascading with a whisper of a bustle, adding a touch of ethereal romance and contemporary flair. ️

This transformation is more than just needle and thread; it's a heartfelt tradition passed from mother to daughter, a legacy of love woven into every stitch.

We're so grateful to be a part of these beautiful stories, where cherished heirlooms find new life and blossom into dreams anew. ✨

Is there a special piece in your family waiting for its next chapter? Let us help you rewrite its story!

First back from Stitched Collective Retreat and this lively note was waiting for me!

Day 2- Stitched Collective Retreat - Today was full of tips, money management and strategic planning. The Wedding Gown Preservation Company gave a useful presentation on stain removal. Followed by Bridal Vision Finsncial and Building Your Business Roadmap with Candice Coppola.
Took a walk through beautiful squares. Charlie surprised me with flowers.

One of my beautiful brides! I find great joy in being a bridal seamstress.

One word for day one of the Stitched Collective Retreat - inspiring! Savannah College of Art and Design was our host. The students' work on display are impressive. A panel discussion was followed by an afternoon of learning from each other. Plenty of time for socializing over lunch and dinner.
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First day of Stitched Collective Retreat...a powerful day of networking and sharing experiences and skills!

From vintage vow to modern muse ✨

(Scroll to the end to see the transformation! ➡️)

Meet Emily, a bride who dared to rewrite her family's love story with a little help from her mom's 80s/90s Victorian dream gown! ️

This beauty was all lace, high neck, and puffy sleeves - a charming relic of an era of the past. But Emily craved a fresh take, something more open, free, and romantically "her."

So, we embarked on a magical transformation! The extra lace and embellishments took a bow, the neckline blossomed beautifully, and a playful slit peeked through the blush satin skirt with every step. We kept the iconic high/low hem, but said goodbye to the train, giving it a lighter, airier feel.

And the cherry on top? Mom's bridal hat, transformed into a piece of pure vintage charm, ready to grace Emily's head on her special night. ✨

This wasn't just about altering a dress, it was about breathing new life into a legacy of love. It's a testament to the enduring power of family, and the beauty of reinventing traditions.

Let's celebrate Emily's courage to rewrite the script, and the magic of repurposing heirlooms! 🤍

What vintage treasures are waiting for their next chapter in your family? Share your stories in the comments!

Say "I Do" to Forever: Preserve Your Wedding Dress's Enchantment ✨

Your wedding day's magic deserves to live on, beyond cake crumbs and confetti!

Our wedding dress preservation kits are your fairy godmothers, ensuring your gown's beauty transcends time.✨

Give your dress the royal treatment:

🫧 Prepaid cleaning and preservation: We whisk away stains and acidity, leaving your gown pristine and protected. (Up to 5 items included: veil, train, money bag, hankie, garter, jacket, ring pillow, purse, gloves!)

🤍 White gloss finish chest: Your dress takes center stage in an elegant, climate-controlled haven.

🥂 Deluxe shipping container: Rest assured, your gown travels in first-class comfort.

🤍 Peace of mind: $500 declared value and a 100-year guarantee mean worry-free slumber for your treasure.

✨Two tiers of magic: Choose the classic charm of our white gloss chest or upgrade to the celebrity line for a silver stunner, hand-pressing, and $2000 declared value (ideal for silks!).

🤍 Personalize your happily ever after: Add a cherished wedding photo to your chest for a touch of magic every time you gaze upon your gown. ✨

Don't let memories gather dust! Invest in your fairytale's forever. Stop by today to grab your kit and give your dress the happily ever after it deserves.

Prom season is here, and the countdown is on to find your dream dress! ✨

Don't settle for anything less than magical this prom season.

From classic and romantic to trendy and bold, we can help transform any prom gown into the dress of your dreams!

But that's not all! We're also the go-to destination for reimagined prom magic.

Have a special dress from a past occasion that deserves a second chance in the spotlight?

Let our expert tailors work their magic and transform it into the perfect prom look that's uniquely you. ✨

P.S. We still have a few prime prom appointment slots left, but they're filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to shine. ✨

From "I do" in the '90s to "something borrowed" for 2024 ✨ 🤍💍

This week, we had the privilege of weaving a sweet story from threads of the past - this loving mother entrusted us with transforming her very own satin wedding gown, a timeless beauty from the early '90s, into a beautiful new family treasure. ✨

Instead of letting it rest in its box, she dreamed of a fresh chapter for this cherished piece. We breathed new life into it, reimagining it into a luxurious robe, fit for her daughter and a soon-to-be bride!

Repurposing heirlooms isn't just about saving fabric, it's about weaving together generations. 🤍

The delicate lace trim from the train found new life as elegant accents, a timeless gesture passed from mother to daughter. ️

The train now transformed into adorning sleeves, a tangible link between two brides. This robe isn't just a garment, it's a time capsule of memories and a symbol of enduring love.

It's the legacy of a mother's wish to pamper her daughter on her special day, a reminder that love and beauty can be repurposed and cherished anew. ✨

We're so grateful to be part of these meaningful stories, giving heirlooms a second chance to shine. Let's celebrate the magic of repurposing and passing on traditions, one stitch at a time!

Good Planet Apparel will be at The Exeter Tailor tomorrow, Dec 9th, from 10 to 2. Support your local seamstress who upcycles clothes to a fresh level! Cozy tops from blankets, pj pants from t-shirts.

This holiday season, we can't help but be thankful for the opportunity to serve such wonderful clients and partners, like Ashley and 125 Bridal & Tux. ✨💖

Ashley got her gorgeous lace gown at 125 Bridal Boutique, one of our outstanding partners, who recommended she visit the Exeter Tailor for our expertise with lace gowns.

Ashley traveled from Connecticut for her fittings.

Her gown was altered to fit her just right with the flowing bustle she wanted. Isn't it absolutely beautiful?

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you with high-quality wedding gown & special occasion alterations! Grateful doesn't even begin to describe it.

One thing that sets us apart? ✨

Our continued education and investment into refining our sewing expertise, and, beautiful partnerships where we can share and sharpen tailoring knowledge within the industry. 🧵🪡

It was a great honor to attend the Bridal Seamstress retreat with Stitched Collective!

During this retreat, our network of bridal seamstresses gathered together to continue our seamstress education, share best practices for serving our clients, and grow the sewing industry. 🤝

Our commitment to continued education in the sewing industry means that we're offering you the absolute best and highest-quality tailoring services possible. 🤍

I am excited to attend the 2024 Stitched Collective retreat next year, in Savannah, Georgia!

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Have an upcoming or that you need done for?

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Book your appointment today! 👉 www.theexetertailor.com

The best part of our job? Seeing our beautiful clients and their families FINALLY celebrate their special day. 🤍

We had so much fun at this gorgeous bride's appointment this past year! She came to us so excited for the big day! 🎉

Our goal was to have her feel comfortable and beautiful in her wedding gown so that all she needed to focus on was the excitement and joyful celebration of her wedding day. 🍾🥂

After her alterations, her dress fit her like a glove! What do you think?

Do you know anyone with a or coming up soon? We'd love to help them feel and look their best on their special day!

💻 Book your appointment online at www.theexetertailor.com or send this to someone who may need to see it

The Exeter, NH - Festival of Trees - CCF opens tomorrow! 🎄🎄🎄

Join us at the Exeter Townhall to unveil our wedding dress-themed Christmas tree, in honor of our 2023/2024 Brides. 🤍✨

We're so excited for the money that will be raised for Community Children's Fund, giving back to children in need in the community. 🧤🧣

We'd love to see you stop by and join us in the holiday fun!

P.s. Here's a little note from last year! Because of the collective community's generous and giving spirit, the 2023 trees were able to help the raise over $50,000. Can we do it again this year?

More details can be found Exeter, NH - Festival of Trees - CCF
The event is free and open to the public.

📅 Festival of Trees
📍 Exeter Townhall, Exeter, NH
⏰ Wednesday, November 29th 11a-4 & Thursday, November 30th 11a-8pm
💻 For more information visit the event's official social media pages tagged above.

Isn't this bride STUNNING?! ✨

We loved working on this beautiful gown! Her goal was to achieve that beautiful 'va-va-voom!' shape for her destination wedding. 💃

This photo captures it perfectly! 😍😍

Have a upcoming in 2024? Spots for appointments are filling up quickly! We are currently booking bridal appointments for next year.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to reserve yours today!

Thankful for an amazing year in the community, with my beautiful clients!

Happy ! 🍂🦃

We're taking a moment to pause and celebrate joyfully with our family (and we hope you are too! 🤍)

In case you need to reach us, here's when we'll be back in office & our holiday hours!

⏰ The Exeter Tailor Holiday Hours:
🦃 Thanksgiving - Closed the week of Thanksgiving.
🎄Christmas - Open until Dec. 22nd. Closed the week of Dec 23rd - Jan 1st
🎆 New Years - Closed Jan 1st. Reopening Jan 2nd under normal hours.

With love, kindness, and gratitude,

The Exeter Tailor 🧵🪡

The Exeter NH Festival of Trees ( Exeter, NH - Festival of Trees - CCF) is a little over 2 weeks days away! 🎄

We're so excited to raise funds for@CommunityChildrensFund and to debut our wedding dress-themed Christmas tree in honor of our 2023 Brides and 2024 Brides-to-be.

We invite you to check out our tree, which will be available for silent auction and dressed in its best attire. Beautiful white lace and wedding-themed decorations. 🤍🕊️🪩

(If you're looking for a place to propose, or for a gift for a newlywed couple or newlywed couple-to-be, this would be the perfect opportunity!😍)

Will we see you there?

👇 Read more on the festival of trees here:
https://vist.ly/jfgx

Exeter Festival of Trees celebrates 25 years of giving back to local children Highlights include 50 live evergreen trees creatively decorated by area businesses, organizations, clubs, and residents, as well as a large raffle tree.

Next week, we decorate our tree:) Can't wait to spread some cheer with our tree. Hope it bids high! Come support the Community Children's Fund!

The holiday decorations on the Town Hall and Bandstand are looking great — and our sign is up! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon
🎄🎄🎄🎄!!!
Community Children's Fund

The beauty is in the details! 🤍

Here's a fun project we're working on currently!

This gorgeous lace wedding dress came in with a recent bride who was looking to customize her bodice with a beautiful sparkle.

✨ After our consultation appointment, we discussed design ideas and decided to add lace appliques to the plunging neckline, lower back, and her beautiful sweeping train.

To make this really pop, we took the extra step to custom order her lace samples so that we could bring her vision to life!

We carefully reviewed all of our favorite and trusted bridal lace suppliers to order the best, highest-quality lace samples for her gorgeous gown. (These lace samples come from Spain!) 🤍

We can't wait to show our client the next time she comes in!

Which lace sample is your favorite?

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P.s. On your wedding day, you deserve to look and feel your best. Let us help you celebrate one of your most memorable moments. Book your wedding dress alterations appointment today!

(P.s. Appointments for 2024 brides are being booked now. Make sure to snag your spot before we're full!)

SAVE THE DATE: We're getting ready for something ✨magical✨!

The Exeter Tailor is excited to announce our participation in the 2023 Exeter, NH - Festival of Trees - CCF, benefitting the Community Children's Fund!

🎄 Wednesday, November 29th 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday, November 30th from 11a-8 p.m., the Exeter Town Hall will be aglow with live, decorated trees up for silent auction, each with a different theme.

🧤🧣 Proceeds from the festival go to the Community Children’s Fund, which provides warm winter clothing vouchers to Seacoast area children in need. Last year the festival raised over $50,000!

Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and bid on our Wedding Dress-themed tree, in honor of our 2023 or soon-to-be 2024 brides. 🕊️🪩

(P.S. Our tree is the perfect place to pop the question, or it could be a gorgeous holiday gift for a newly engaged or newlywed couple! 🤍)

📅 Festival of Trees
📍 Exeter Townhall, Exeter, NH
⏰ Wednesday, November 29th 11a-4 & Thursday, November 30th 11a-8pm
💻 For more information visit the event's official social media pages tagged above.

I just got back from vacation and found this beautiful photo in my texts:) Best wishes, Andrea and Graciela! You are radiant!