Why work with us?
Alena Hume wants to make your bridal dream a reality. We offer top quality bridal gown alterations, alongside design services for bespoke and redesigned gowns.
With over a decade of bridal expertise, you're in the best hands! Trusted by thousands of New Zealand brides and top-rated by bridal stores, we bring couture sewing techniques, and access to exquisite fabrics, laces, and beading. We can make your dream gown a reality—no request is too big or small!
From top-quality bridal gown alterations to bespoke design services, we offer it all. Experience the magic of an Alena Hume gown, perfectly fitted to make you feel extraordinary on your special day. We alter all wedding gowns including new, second hand and heirloom gowns. Our mission is to empower you and make you the star of your wedding story.
Don't wait—book your free, no-obligation consultation today!
Let us help you create the gown of your dreams!
The Store
We are proud to launch our brand-new store, where sustainability meets bridal.
Our opening collection features handcrafted hairpieces made from upcycled lace and beads, all lovingly crafted in our Palmerston North studio. Each piece is a testament to our commitment to minimizing waste, especially polyester, by transforming leftover materials into stunning, one-of-a-kind accessories.
Explore our unique offerings and join us on our journey toward a more sustainable future.
About Us
After 12 years working with brides at Bridal Studio, Alena set out on her own to create the bespoke design studio she’s always envisioned. A studio where we uphold the highest standards of craft and sustainability and ensure every part of your gown is created to perfection.
Alena learnt to sew from her mother when she was young, though like many people was only a hobby seamstress for many years. After returning to Palmerston North in 2010, she applied for a part-time seamstress position and fell into the world of bridal. Less than a year later, Alena was running the alterations department where she was learning everything there is to know about bridal gowns, fitting clients and making dreams come true. Over the years she has seen and done it all from completely recreating bodices, working with heirloom gowns or even adding led lights to a gown.
Alena Hume brings together a team of highly skilled craftsmen dedicated to looking after your gown. Hailing from a range of backgrounds, each seamstresses skills are utilised across the wide range of techniques required in bridal. These days, Alena is focused on supporting a sustainable bridal industry, training and providing an excellent client experience. The bridal world is quickly becoming more wasteful than ever with fast fashion entering the industry and Alena Hume has been established to drive the shift towards sustainability in New Zealand.
Testimonials
“As someone who is ridiculously self conscious, I never for a moment felt anything other than beautiful at my appointments and on my big day and I can't thank you enough for how you looked after me! The alterations were perfection, it's like the dress was made for me!”
— Chelsea G.
“I felt a million dollars in my dress. The customisation adding the straps was everything I had imagined only better - I’m still just as obsessed with the dress as the first time I tried it on.”
— Lauree B.
“I felt like a princess and people loved my dress especially because of how it was initially but also the added features we changed - even added some of my mum’s wedding dress and veil to mine for me so it was just perfect.”
— Alisha M.