Testimonials
Thank You!
From all of us here at Nilah & Company, we would like to sincerely thank all of our brides who have taken the time to write us a review. Your feedback and experience is valuable to us. If you would like to see our past reviews or leave one of your own, please click the links below.
“They were there for every little thing we needed.”
As for her day-of wedding coordination service, I don't know what we would have done with out it.
I had planned to save money by not hiring a coordinator, but during one of my final fittings, my mother in-law and I noticed Nilah's service. My mother in-law was gracious enough to pay for it as a gift. It completely eased our minds leading up to and on the day of the wedding. Nilah was in charge and very knowledgable.
Thanks to her and her assistant, everything went smoothly. Throughout the cocktail hour they brought my husband and I water and plates of food (it's very difficult to make it to the food table as the bride and groom). They were there for every little thing we needed.
It allowed my husband and I, but more importantly our families and bridal parties to enjoy themselves, rather than stressing out. I highly recommend Nilah.
“Nilah worked with me to create just the look I wanted.”
As the mother of the groom and an artist, I was looking for a custom and unique gown. Not only did Nilah steer me in the right direction, but she worked with me to create just the look I wanted using the bottom of a gown and the top of a short dress. exemplary.
With Nilah's handiwork, the gown looked amazing as one piece. I got so many raving compliments on my gown. Nilah was so helpful and patient throughout the process. She even helped me with my accessories and had advice on shoes, etc. Jennifer's communication was exemplary.
“Everyone couldn't stop telling me how great my dress was! Thank you Nilah!”
“Nilah was able to do the alternations right up to the wedding!”
My chest shrunk and grew three times in the last few weeks before the wedding yet Nilah was able to accommodate all those alternations right up until the day before the wedding!
“Her shop is great-- huge bathroom, cozy waiting room.”
Bought an off the rack dress and found Nilah for the fittings. Her shop is great-- huge bathroom, cozy waiting room with nice furniture and a great chaise in one of the dressing rooms.
“Excellent alterations, beautiful custom veil, professional and sweet!”
“Very personable and caring.”
Excellent work and awesome customer service. Very personable and caring. I would highly recommend Nilah. My experience has been the same each time I've been there.
“Excellent service! Fast, friendly, and reasonably priced.”
I had procrastinated getting my bridesmaid dress altered and had less than 2 weeks, she had it done in a week! It fit perfectly and I felt beautiful. Highly recommend, thank you!!
“She exuded a kind of confidence that filled me with hope.”
I bought a dress I wanted altered into my perfect dress. A friend recommended Nilah and over the phone she exuded a kind of confidence that filled me with hope.
“She noticed a stitch (yes, one stitch) and corrected it there and then.”
“Nilah is, it is true, not the 'over-the-top gushy' sort, which personally I found refreshing.”
I saw some reviews commenting that Nilah was unfriendly. I found her warm and funny and I loved dealing with her and the other lovely members of her team. Nilah is, it is true, not the 'over-the-top gushy' sort, which personally I found refreshing, as the wedding industry is full of people who are "too much". Thank you, Nilah and Co, for being so accommodating to me and for your marvellous work. I will be back for other alterations in the future.
“She worked hard to make sure we were comfortable.”
I can’t say enough good things about my recent experiences with Nilah. I took my wedding dress to Nilah for alterations and my Mom took her Mother of the Bride dress to Nilah as well. We both had two fittings before our dresses were ready for pickup. I was a little skeptical because she is so far from where we live but Nilah knows dresses! She knew exactly how the dresses were to fit properly and worked hard to make sure we were comfortable. Both dresses turned out to be perfect and Nilah really made the process easy.
“She understood exactly what I was thinking and showed me exactly my dream dress.”
I found Nilah through my mom’s friend and thank goodness I did! I had bought a dress a few sizes too big, wasn't exactly what I wanted, but I had a vision. When I met with Nilah and tried to explain what I was thinking she understood exactly what I meant and showed me exactly my dream dress. I got a quote the next day and she got started right away. I felt so beautiful and had not a single dress issue the day of...It even made it out to the bar after the after party!
“She was very kind and patient and even offered an extra fitting the week prior to be sure my dress fit.”
I loved the dress I bought online but it was far too big and the top part was not well designed. I took it to Nilah and she provided me with suggestions and never pressured me to have my dress altered at her store. She was very kind and patient.
I decided to proceed with the alterations and I am so glad I did. During the process I also lost more weight so Nilah made a couple of alterations. She even offered an extra fitting the week prior to be sure my dress fit. My dress looked amazing and there were no accidents.
“She had great suggestions and was very accommodating.”
I needed slight alterations to my dress, which she was able to do with no problem. She also made my gorgeous veil to go with the dress. Nilah was great to work with - she had great suggestions and was very accommodating.
“I was nervous about having my dress altered a friend told me about Nilah. It was the right choice.”
I purchased my dress in Spain and brought it back to the United States. I was nervous about having my dress altered a friend told me about Nilah. It was the right choice.
Nilah made me feel so comfortable by her expertise and took my worries to heart and worked tirelessly to make my dress fit how I envisioned. I would recommend her professionalism to anyone and was completely ecstatic with how my vintage lace dress looked on my wedding day.
“She was perfect for a bride like me who needed suggestions.”
I really loved Nilah. She was perfect for a bride like me who needed suggestions. She picked my veil, gave me two options for the bustle, and even told me how to take care of the dress the day of the wedding. The wedding planning was super stressful while Nilah made the dress part much easier.
“I received rave reviews on my dress as Nilah made it one of a kind.”
“Nilah even let me take the veil early so that I would have it available for my hair trial.”
I strongly recommend taking your dress to Nilah! I have heard horror stories about bridal shops and alterations. For one, with Nilah you will be in her home and you will have personal, one-on-one service.Second, her assistant Rachel responds to all emails and was always helpful with scheduling fittings and answering questions. Just a tip be sure to have your exact shoes and undergarments available for your fitting. Nilah also made my veil.
I received so many positive comments about it and it was exactly what I wanted. It matched my dress perfectly. Nilah even let me take the veil early (without having yet paid for it) so that I would have it available for my hair trial. It was so nice and thoughtful of her. I would recommend Nilah without reservation!
“When I have my reception next year, I will definitely use her again.”
I took my second-hand dress to Nilah after losing weight. Not only did she do a fabulous job with the alterations, but she also steamed the dress so that it looked brand-new on my wedding day.
She also put in a zipper so that it was much easier for my mom to do up the back, while still leaving the beautiful buttons in place. When I have my reception next year, I will definitely use her again.
“Nilah is very quick and I only needed to go twice.”
I took my wedding dress to Nilah to have the dress shortened. Her prices were fair and the work was great. Nilah is very quick and I only needed to go twice. She also presses your veil before you pick up your dress right before the wedding. I certainly recommend Nilah.
“I was so happy with the fit and comfort on my wedding day!”
I used Nilah & Company for my wedding dress alterations and custom veil (bird's cage). Nilah transformed my sample dress from a size 10 to a size 0! I was so happy with the fit and comfort on my wedding day!
Nilah, who is very talented, provided three fittings to get it just right. She was accommodating about making my veil with relatively short notice. The staff was welcoming, flexible, and supportive throughout the process. Pricing was perfectly in line with her expertise.
“Definitely worth the trip and the money for the peace of mind.”
I was referred to Nilah's when I purchased my tulle lace dress. Nilah was so sweet and I loved going to visit her and my dress! My alterations and veil were perfect and I felt gorgeous the day of the wedding.
Nilah also restored a vintage lace flower girl dress; which is just so adorable. Definitely worth the trip and the money for the peace of mind.
“If you need alterations or accessories for your wedding gown, do not hesitate to call and book an appointment with Nilah!”
“Listen to Nilah. She knows dresses!”
From the undergarments to the hemline, my strapless dress fit perfectly all day and all night.
“Nilah restored a beautiful veil that brought our family closer together. ”
My daughter had her wedding gown altered by Nilah and it looked gorgeous! Nilah also took a family heirloom bridal veil which was yellowed and a bit torn and restored it to a beautiful, white, lace veil that brought family connections closer together.
“Nilah did exactly what my daughter requested.”
My daughter's dress was bought in NYC and we needed alterations in Philly. I can not say enough about the attentive service that was provided. The alterations were beautiful and Nilah did exactly what my daughter requested.
“I had multiple people comment on how wonderful the dress looked and fit me!”
My dress was a sample and needed to be taken in. Nilah did an AMAZING job! Words do not describe how great this dress fit me. It was a strapless dress and I did NOT have to adjust the dress once during the entire night.
I had multiple people comment on how wonderful the dress looked and fit me! She also made a veil to match and it was beautiful! If you need any dress altered, go to her!
“Nilah tailored my dress to perfection.”
My dress was incredibly fitted but I was nervous as I lost weight during the engagement. At each alteration appointment I became more and more confident as Nilah tailored it to perfection. Nilah also makes beautiful veils and my veil went with my dress perfectly.
“Just speaking with her I learned new things that will really help the day of my wedding.”
My experience with Nilah was wonderful. She sized the dress well after my first fitting and let me come back an extra time because I couldn't decide which bustle I wanted. I was able to walk around in it and see what felt comfortable for as long as I needed.
And during my final fitting she spent extra time explaining how I can walk best in my dress (I was concerned because the dress has multiple layers and such) and gave me tips for kneeling, sitting and pictures.
I asked for a few last adjustments before my wedding day to make me feel comfortable -- she made a miracle happen and did them so quick. Nilah is a true professional. I didn't know she did day of wedding coordination - if I did I would have asked her to do my wedding because just speaking with her I learned new things that will really help the day of my wedding.
I would recommend Nilah and her team to anyone to make your dress look PERFECT on your big day. Thank you again for everything, Nilah!
“A very professional atmosphere.”
My friend had a destination wedding and we picked her gown up which was absolutely beautiful. A very professional atmosphere.
“She even taught me how to carry it through the airport.”
My mermaid dress was ordered big to fit my hips but the rest really needed some work. I was nervous! I went to Nilah and she was wonderful.
At the first fitting, it didn't fit right and she fixed it again within a week. She even taught me how to carry it through the airport so I wouldn't have to get it pressed again.
“Nilah custom made a two piece outfit that was absolutely perfect. ”
My mom could not find anything she liked but Nilah custom made a two piece outfit that was absolutely perfect by combining a few different styles of dresses my mom liked.
“Nilah has an incredible eye! ”
My off-the-rack dress was five sizes too big when I moved to PA. At the first meeting, Nilah pinned the dress and suggested turning the caplet around. I would've never thought of that but it created beautiful angles. Nilah also brought out an original veil that matched perfectly with my dress. The whole thing came together! Nilah has an incredible eye. I then moved out of the state and did not see the dress again until two weeks before my wedding. I was nervous about weight change, but It fit like a glove. And Nilah reprimanded me for wearing spanx that I had not worn in our first fitting. Nilah also helped me pick out the perfect pair of earrings from her collection. Working with Nilah was a great experience, and my dress was flawless!
“Nilah was completely clam and patient and made me feel like it was no big deal.”
Nilah & Co. was recommended to me by Sabrina Ann where I purchased my dress, and I'm so glad it was. I went about three months prior to my wedding and by the time my 'final' fitting came around I lost about 40 pounds.
Nilah was completely clam and patient and made me feel like it was no big deal she was on it! Profession, efficient and so talented. Pricing was extremely reasonable, my veil and alterations came out perfectly. Thank you again Nilah!
“Nilah & Co. was so amazing!”
She altered my wedding gown and also my Grandmother's outfit for our wedding. She was so gentle and professional every single time we went for a fitting. She totally knew what she was doing with hemming all of the layers of tulle on my gown. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs bridal alterations. I was so thrilled with how everything turned out!
“Nilah was so incredibly helpful in creating the perfect bustle.”
Nilah & Company was great with my dress alterations! I purchased my dress from Kleinfeld's and had it shipped directly to Nilah. She waited until I arrived for my first fitting to take the dress out.
Nilah was so incredibly helpful in creating the perfect bustle and making sure it was the fit and look I wanted. My mother lives out of town and Nilah even let me stop by after my first fitting to try the dress on again for my mom.
Nilah is professional and very helpful, I would absolutely recommend her! Thank you Nilah!!
“Nilah & Company was one of the best wedding choices I made!”
I bought my dress online - it was a simple slip dress that Nilah was able to impeccably tailor so it fit me like a glove.
“My mom could not find anything she liked so Nilah designed something perfect.”
Nilah also custom made a two piece outfit for my mom. My mom could not find anything she liked so Nilah designed something perfect, combining a few different styles of dresses my mom liked.
“More amazing than anything I had seen out at bridal shops.”
Nilah also made my veil. I had expressed a few small details I was looking for in a veil and she took it from there. From the alterations of my dress there was some lace left over, and she used that to trim the bottom of my veil.
It was beautiful! More amazing than anything I had seen out at bridal shops. And the best part is that it was custom, and matched my dress perfectly. Nilah was excellent! I highly reccomend her shop!
“Nilah also makes beautiful veils and my veil went with my dress perfectly.”
“Nilah altered my dress I purchased into my DREAM dress!”
“I was able to dance and be comfortable for my entire wedding!”
Nilah altered my wedding gown perfectly! I needed to come back several times because I was a nervous bride and lost two inches in my waist in between my first and second fittings. Nilah reassured me that there was plenty of time to finish my gown even though it was just two weeks before my wedding. My dress fit me perfectly and I was able to dance and be comfortable for my entire wedding!
“We recommend Nilah without hesitation.”
Nilah and Co. has been our primary alteration referral for years. We recommend them without hesitation and always get glowing feedback from our brides.
“Nilah and Company is the full package!”
Nilah and Company is the full package in every way and if you want to have the most amazing dress and veil you will go to Nilah!
“Nilah made my daughter feel like she was the only bride in the world!! ”
Nilah and her staff were very reassuring, knowledgeable, professional, and made my daughter feel like she was the only bride in the world!!
“There were no hidden fees. I think that is rare!”
Nilah came highly recommended by Mari Mi Bridal. Nilah has many years of experience so I fully trusted her with the alteration especially given that she is also a dressmaker.
The result was great the dress looked so much better once she altered it for me. She also provides cleaning and preservation service for the dress and veil, which is convenient for me!
Lastly, she offered an additional last fitting for me given that I was flying internationally before the wedding so thoughtful. ** And there were no hidden fees. I think that is rare!
“Nilah did a great job on my wedding dress and accessories.”
“Nilah is kind, friendly and honest.”
Nilah did a wonderful job altering my dress and veil. She is kind, friendly and honest. I can't wait to use her for future events!
“She also helped incorporate my 'something blue'”
Nilah did a wonderful job getting my dress to fit like a glove. She also helped incorporate my 'something blue' - a piece of my grandmother's scarf - by sewing a heart of fabric on the inside of my dress. Thank you for making my dress perfect for our big day!
“That veil got RAVE reviews!”
Nilah did my alterations and also custom designed my veil. That veil got RAVE reviews! I'm in in love with it and it is SO beautiful!
“I felt like my dress was in good hands the entire time.”
Nilah did such a beautiful job with my wedding gown alterations. She was so easy to work with, and I felt like my dress was in good hands the entire time.
“My dress looked great and the bustle stayed all night long!”
Nilah is absolutely amazing! She made the entire alteration process a total breeze! My dress looked great and the bustle stayed all night long! I would recommend her services to anyone! Thank you so much!!!
“I was able to dance without slipping!”
Nilah is incredible and she bustled my wedding dress beautifully, I was able to dance without slipping! She made my dress fits so well. I highly recommend her. She also pressed the veil too. Timely manner, very professional, and great at finding the balance between what the brides wants versus what mom wants.
“Nilah is incredible. Definitely go to Nilah!”
Nilah is incredible. She did all of the alterations for my wedding dress, and made me the most BEAUTIFUL, amazing veil I've ever seen. Everyone raved about it. Her work is just awesome. Definitely go to Nilah!
“Nilah is the best dressmaker around. Innovative, friendly and efficient.”
“I'm so glad she was available to work with me.”
Nilah is wonderful! We had only three months to plan our wedding. I found my dress at The Sample Rack, but it was two sizes to big and I needed an excellent alterations expert. Nilah came highly recommended and I'm so glad she was available to work with me.
She and her staff are kind and professional and after two fittings, my dress fit perfectly. Nilah also listened to my concerns and made adjustments based on my needs. She also has many beautiful veils and jewelry available.
I got my hair jewelry and earring from her and both got lots of positive comments. The dress, by the way, almost stole the show. People loved it, including me!
“Nilah made every little change from the original design.”
Nilah made every little change from the original design that I wanted and was extremely nice about everything from day one until the wedding.
“All I had to do was give her a few details and she took it from there.”
Nilah made my dress and also my veil. All I had to do was give her a few details and she took it from there. She even cleverly incorporated some lace left over from my dress alterations to trim the bottom of my veil. It was beautiful! No question it was more amazing than anything I had seen in the bridal shops. And the best part is that it was custom and matched my dress perfectly. Nilah was excellent! I highly reccomend her shop!
“At my final fitting I cried it was so perfect!”
Nilah was amazing. My wedding dress needed several alterations and she offered many ideas. At my final fitting I cried it was so perfect! Thank you for helping to make the dress of my dreams!
“Nilah gave great advice to myself, mother and bridesmaids.”
Nilah was extremely professional and provided great advice to myself, mother and bridesmaids too, with multiple questions, taking the worry away. I even bought my hair clip and earrings at her shop - so perfect and elegant.
“The price is worth it.”
Nilah was quick to respond and do the alterations on my wedding dress. As I requested she adjusted it perfectly so I could dance. She made the time to meet with me a couple times so I could try different veil options. Great service. I highly recommend Nilah for wedding dress alterations and veil purchases. The price is worth it. She was far more reasonable than other shops I investigated.
“She explained all the work she would be doing to the dress.”
Nilah was very accommodating to schedule fittings and and pick up. She provided a price for alterations at the first fitting and explained all the work she would be doing to the dress. Communication was clear and easy throughout the entire process.
“Nilah's prices are EXTREMELY FAIR.”
I had budgeted almost double the amount for alterations in comparison to what Nilah's alterations cost.
“She didn't make me feel bad for bringing my dress in late.”
She didn't make me feel bad at all for bringing my dress in just shy of the 'standard' three months heads-up you should give your tailor.
She did an awesome job on my dress and made me feel like I had all the time in the world to ask her questions, figure out what veil I would need, etc. Great staff too.
“I can't wait to share photos!”
She was flexible with appointments, had great communication and helped me figure out everything including style of veil and bustle. Everything fit just perfectly, and the bustle was so easy to get right on the day of the wedding. I can't wait to share photos!
“She was very accommodating to scheduling fittings and final dress pick up.”
She provided a price for alterations at the first fitting and explained all the work she would be doing to the dress. Communication was clear and easy throughout the entire process.
“She really saved us time.”
So I picked Nilah to alter my wedding dresses by reading prior reviews online about her reasonable prices. I also agree about her reasonable prices as I called around, granted the price she quoted me was a little high because there was a rush fee included, but that was totally reasonable.
At my first fitting, everything fit perfectly, I was shocked. Even though I didn't notice anything, she saw an issue with my bustle and added more loops. I was ready to pick up my dress but my mother wanted to see me in the dress, so we were back to try on again.
Nilah was accommodating, and offered to sew on my wedding sash accessory to the dress. That really saved my mother and i time, and she didnt charge extra for that. She also pressed my veil and it was a pleasure working with her.
“Nilah and Company is the full package!”
The bottom line for me is Nilah and Company is the full package in every way and if you want to have the most amazing dress and veil you will go to Nilah & Company!
“I was comfortable all night and never had to worry about my dress!”
The bustle was perfect for dancing all night! The alterations were beautiful and Nilah was wonderful to work with. My wedding was a destination and Nilah gave me some tips for travelling through the airport and even a special bag to ensure the dress remained clean and pressed. I was comfortable all night and never had to worry about my dress! I highly recommend!!
“The dress fit perfectly and I also got a bustle and ironing. Nilah was great and it's a very cozy place.”
“The environment is so inviting.”
They made me feel stress-free about the dress. I felt I was in good hands.
“Very professional and affordable. Nilah was wonderful!”
“I wanted to incorporate a piece of shirt into my dress and it was no problem!”
When I walked in I immediately felt welcomed and like a bride, she was so attentive, kind, and helpful. She was a great person to talk to and she knew what to do to make my dress perfect!
When I came back for my final fitting I was in tears, my dress was perfect, But I wanted to add a last minute detail and wasn't sure if she would or could do itl. My dad passed away 5 years ago and I wanted to incorporate a shirt of his into my dress. She said sure and that it was no problem! And got to work.
When I picked up my dress she and I spoke about my wedding and the drama that was going on with it and she calmed me down and helped me out. When I looked at the heart she made on the inside bottom of my dress, I lost it and bawled my eyes out.
She did such an amazing job. I wish my wedding experience with her didn't end! She and her staff are amazing! Thank you Nilah!!!!
“She is a wedding coordinator as well as a seamstress”
When it came time to have my wedding dress altered I went straight to her. She is incredibly talented. She gave me three options for a bustle and even suggested adding a broach to the side of my dress. It was a great idea and brought the whole look together.
Nilah is candid and blunt about what she thinks of your wedding plans. She is a wedding coordinator as well as a seamstress. Take what she says with a grain of salt but definitely use her for alterations!
“With each alteration appointment I became more and more confident in this dress as Nilah tailored it to perfection.”
“Words can’t express how grateful I am for Nilah.”
I brought my second dress (yes, two because I couldn’t decide which one I wanted) to her exactly a month before my wedding date. It was like 4 sizes too big and she made is fit perfectly in such a short period of time.
She is a very sweet lady. Her studio is beautiful and very clean. She also has a great selection of wedding jewelry and headpieces you can choose from.
I am very thankful I chose to go to her for my wedding dress alterations. I looked beautiful in my dress on my wedding day thanks to Nilah & company.
“Working with Nilah was one of the best parts of my wedding planning process.”
I wasn't a bride that had planned my wedding since I was 12 and so all of the decisions were very overwhelming to me.
Nilah helped me so much with knowing what I could do with my dress and veil and also gave general wedding advice/tips that really helped me feel comfortable on the wedding day.
I agree she is very honest and that is what you want when you're looking for someone to help you perfect your wedding dress. If you're not sure, at least meet with her.
“Please use Nilah for your alterations.”
Yes, please use Nilah for your alterations. They also have a ton of gorgeous bridal accessories at great price points so you may want to look here for the finishing touches!
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