Alena Hume

Alena Hume Bridal + formal wear alterations and bespoke design for the moments that matter most.

With 15+ bridal seasons of specialist craftsmanship, our Palmerston North studio offers calm, personal fittings where every detail is handled with precision, integrity,

“I absolutely loved my dress…I didn’t want to take it off.”She came to us feeling nervous and unsure,and left completely...
16/04/2026

“I absolutely loved my dress…
I didn’t want to take it off.”

She came to us feeling nervous and unsure,
and left completely at ease in her gown —
comfortable, confident, and entirely herself.

It’s a privilege to be trusted
with moments like these. 💛

Gown Alterations | Alena Hume
Gown Retailer | Etcetera Bridal
Photographer | Summer Sparkles Photography





Every gown deserves the time and care it needs to be perfected.Our seasonal guide is designed to help you understand whe...
05/04/2026

Every gown deserves the time and care it needs to be perfected.

Our seasonal guide is designed to help you understand when to book, so your fittings feel calm, considered, and unhurried—no matter the time of year.

We encourage you to book online to secure your preferred timing, or reach out if you’d like guidance.



Beautiful because she is — not because of a size or label. We fit gowns to people, not people to gowns. 💛Gown Alteration...
11/03/2026

Beautiful because she is — not because of a size or label. We fit gowns to people, not people to gowns. 💛

Gown Alterations | Alena Hume
Gown Retailer | Etcetera Bridal
Gown Designer | Hera Couture
Photography | Auburn Photography
Hair | Vanity Hairdressing
Makeup | with Mykaela
Venue | Candotti

“It was the best day ever.” 🤍Behind every wedding day is thoughtful craftsmanship, honest advice, and alterations done w...
18/02/2026

“It was the best day ever.” 🤍

Behind every wedding day is thoughtful craftsmanship, honest advice, and alterations done with integrity.

We don’t just make gowns fit — we make sure you feel completely yourself in them.

With the wedding season in full swing, our books are filling quickly ✨

Photography | Catriona Captures Photography
Gown Alterations | Alena Hume
Gown Retailer | Dylins Bridal

This lace was originally meant for a gown… but it inspired Adam's latest creation 🤍So we bought more — and turned it int...
07/02/2026

This lace was originally meant for a gown… but it inspired Adam's latest creation 🤍
So we bought more — and turned it into this hand-stitched burgundy lace veil.

120" of drama, $699, and available now ✨

We have enough lace for a few different designs, so keep an eye out — or tell us if you’d love something made just for you 💛

Wedding season check-in: we’re officially halfway through and it’s beautifully busy around here ✨Grateful for every real...
15/01/2026

Wedding season check-in: we’re officially halfway through and it’s beautifully busy around here ✨
Grateful for every real bride who walks through our doors — including this stunner 🤍

Bridal Alterations | Alena Hume
Bridal Gown | Bridal Studio
Photographer | Natalie McNally Photography

Congratulations to our veil giveaway winner ✨Kathryn van Woerkom has won a veil for Olivia van Woerkom 🤍Olivia, can yo...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our veil giveaway winner ✨

Kathryn van Woerkom has won a veil for Olivia van Woerkom 🤍

Olivia, can you please get in contact with us to arrange details.

Thank you to everyone who entered, tagged, and celebrated their engaged friends with us 💛

Some of the brides we help take their love stories across the world ✨This real bride travelled all the way to Georgia, U...
03/01/2026

Some of the brides we help take their love stories across the world ✨
This real bride travelled all the way to Georgia, USA, to say “I do” beneath the breathtaking Toccoa Falls 💛

Gown Alterations | Alena Hume
Venue |

✨ Holiday season giveaway ✨To celebrate the festive season and the year ahead, we’re gifting a raw edge cathedral length...
26/12/2025

✨ Holiday season giveaway ✨

To celebrate the festive season and the year ahead, we’re gifting a raw edge cathedral length veil — perfect for a bride-to-be stepping into her next chapter.

How to enter:
– Like this post
– Follow Alena Hume
– Tag your engaged friends (tag as many as you like)

Details:
– Open to anyone in New Zealand
– Giveaway closes midnight, Sunday 4th
– Postage not included

Per Meta rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Good luck ✨💛

With the festive season upon us, our studio hours will vary over the Christmas and New Year period. 🥳🎉We remain in commu...
20/12/2025

With the festive season upon us, our studio hours will vary over the Christmas and New Year period. 🥳🎉

We remain in communication throughout this time, with email being the best way to reach us during this time. [email protected]

Take care, keep safe, and don’t forget — the best sun protection is shade 💛🌻

Photographer | Katrina Cooke Photography

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16 Ashley Street
Palmerston North
4410

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+6462223189

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