Bride in a beautifully fitted white wedding gown — bridal alterations by Alena Hume, Palmerston North

Photography by
Meredith Lord

Why choose Alena Hume?

On the days that matter most, you shouldn't be thinking about your dress.

The best alteration is one you never notice — a fit so precise the gown simply disappears, leaving only you, fully present, exactly as you should be.

Expert Craftsmanship - Flawless alterations that look and feel effortless.

Confidence & Care - Calm, personal fittings where you feel genuinely looked after.

Integrity in Every Stitch - Conscientious craft that respects your garment and the world it came from.

Bride in an elegant fitted white gown at an outdoor wedding ceremony — gown alterations by Alena Hume, Palmerston North

Photography by
Meredith Lord

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.