Shining Style Bridal Alterations

25/05/2026

Holiday notice 🌿
I’ll be taking some time away from 7 June to 1 July to rest and recharge before the next busy bridal season begins ✨
Looking forward to creating more beautiful dresses and fittings when I return 🤍

25/05/2026

I received such beautiful words from this bride.
Her dress also has a very special story behind it, which I would love to share another time 🌹

Whenever brides send me their wedding photos or kind messages like this, it truly reminds me why I love what I do.
I feel so grateful to be part of such an important day in someone’s life💕

22/05/2026

At my private studio in Whakamarama, I aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable fitting experience for every bride.

A large mirror allows you to see the silhouette and fine details of your dress from every angle. You can also walk around and twirl in your dress to see how it moves and feels in motion.

Overlooking the beautiful views of Mount Maunganui and the harbour, the studio offers a peaceful and special atmosphere for your fitting.

You’re welcome to bring your mother or friends along to share this special moment with you.
I hope your fitting becomes not just part of the alterations process, but a beautiful memory leading up to your wedding day💕

16/05/2026

This beautiful, voluminous dress has many layers in the skirt, which also makes it quite heavy.

During the fitting, the bride kept pulling the dress up. The original stay waist wasn’t giving enough support, so I replaced it with an extra wide stay waist for better stability and comfort.

The bride also had an incredibly tiny waist, so the dress was taken in by about 10 cm.

Now she can enjoy her wedding day without worrying about the dress slipping down. ✨

13/05/2026

Depending on your hairstyle, a wedding veil may work better with loops instead of a comb.
The loops are secured into the hair with bobby pins for a softer and more flexible fit.

Not only the dress — the veil deserves attention too. ✨

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

Turning her mother’s wedding dress into a reception dress ✨
A special piece, remade with love and new memories in mind. 🤍

23/04/2026

Give your dress a second life ✨
Transformed from a voluminous flare into a sleek mermaid silhouette.

16/04/2026

Every bead is carefully hand-stitched, with each cut of the fabric and every delicate movement captured in sound. Enjoy this meditative process through the music and detail.

12/01/2026

From this year, Shining Style is evolving.
The new studio we’ve been renovating for some time is now complete. At this studio, I will mainly focus on bridal alterations, while still accepting general garment alterations as well.
With a spacious fitting room, I hope you can relax and truly enjoy your fitting experience.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to welcoming you.