Before the Ball

Before the Ball A mom owned alterations and pressing service, specializing in vintage bridal,and bridal Appointment based only- please contact to set up an appointment.

"She took my lace my dress and the dream in my head and made it a reality. I wanted a dress that was both traditional an...
01/25/2026

"She took my lace my dress and the dream in my head and made it a reality. I wanted a dress that was both traditional and had a Gothic twist and Before The Ball made it happen for me."
Thank you so much Christina for sharing your beautiful journey with me!
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I had the pleasure of being on the mother's side during wedding gown shopping today; thank you, Luxe, and especially Han...
01/03/2026

I had the pleasure of being on the mother's side during wedding gown shopping today; thank you, Luxe, and especially Hannah, for your warmth and kindness in helping find Bre's gown.

09/26/2025
Minnetonka Beauty! And my favorite family! Prom season is done ✔️ So much fun to see this years picks!
05/19/2024

Minnetonka Beauty! And my favorite family! Prom season is done ✔️ So much fun to see this years picks!

Last gown of 2023, custom sleeves made, dress Luxe Bridal!
12/17/2023

Last gown of 2023, custom sleeves made, dress Luxe Bridal!

A quick update, I will be heading to knee surgery in November 6th, I will be unavailable for alterations until January. ...
10/04/2023

A quick update, I will be heading to knee surgery in November 6th, I will be unavailable for alterations until January. Thanks to everyone for the support this year! I am definitely taking appointments for the 2024 season, let me know if I can help!

❤️Monica

06/11/2023

Hello Before the Ball Brides!

It's been such a pleasure to work with each of you on your dresses over the years. I want to give back by letting you know about a unique opportunity to sell your dress this weekend - make some money, and help other women and the environment - right here in Minneapolis.

A local bride-to-bride community wedding dress sale is happening this coming Saturday (June 17) and they need your help getting the word out to Brides-to-Be!

1) If you know of anyone getting married and looking for a dress, this sale is a great option. This is a special invitation for all friends of Before the Ball brides to get FREE ADMISSION to the upcoming JUNE 17 sale - if they register before the end of the week and use discount code FRIENDS. Please share this registration link to help your friends find their dress.
https://www.freyawilde.com/warehouse-sale-pass

2) If you're considering selling your dress, there's still time to check it in for the June 17 sale! YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AT THE SALE TO SELL YOUR DRESS. This is a special invitation for all Before the Ball Brides to get 20% off the upcoming JUNE 17 sale registration fee if you register to participate before the end of the week. Register here, and enter discount code: BEFORETHEBALL
https://www.freyawilde.com/dress-seller-registration

This sale is run by a locally owned and operated boutique - Freya Wilde Bridal. You may have seen them advertise on Facebook as the area's only "Wedding Dress Garage Sale." Their mission is to help brides make their money back through resale and promote reuse for other brides. They do not take a percentage of your sale.

SALE FAQs:

NO PERCENTAGE TAKEN - YOU EARN YOUR ENTIRE ASKING PRICE
Check your dress in before the sale, name your price, attach your Venmo QR code, and get paid directly from your buyer.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE THERE THE DAY OF THE SALE TO SELL
The process is simple: check your dress in before the sale, and pick it up after if it doesn’t sell. This is organized and run by enthusiastic volunteers who are also selling their dress, so there is excellent support and customer service at every sale.
SHOPPERS GET TO TRY ON ALL THE DRESSES WITH NONE OF THE HASSLE
This is a private sale, so admission is first come first serve by registration only. Skip the hassle of trying on dresses at lots of different people's houses. They're all at this sale!
Sizes range from 2 to 28W. And prices are from $100 to $2k with a great variety of styles, designers and deals. The sale gets most of the big name designers - Lovers Society, Jenny Yoo, Made With Love, Essence of Australia, Maggie Sottero, Hayley Paige and more. Score amazing deals on everything from brand new high-end designer dresses to once-worn pristine dresses that are still perfect the second time around. Part of the fun of this sale is how unexpected it is.

Who knew that 80 years after my Grandma Aman got married I would be working on the exact same dress for a client. I’m so...
05/24/2023

Who knew that 80 years after my Grandma Aman got married I would be working on the exact same dress for a client. I’m so excited for the transformation! Hopefully I can post pictures when it’s done, stay tuned!

Want to see a fun before and after vintage gown? I just want to thank Catherine for allowing me to work on her grannies ...
05/24/2023

Want to see a fun before and after vintage gown? I just want to thank Catherine for allowing me to work on her grannies gown! It looked like a magical day!

Another gorgeous bride! Rental gown!
04/28/2023

Another gorgeous bride! Rental gown!

Prom season is in full swing! She’s so adorable!
04/28/2023

Prom season is in full swing! She’s so adorable!

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Apple Valley, MN
55124

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17633065517

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