Altered for the Altar

Altered for the Altar AFTA is a Mother-Daughter owned Wedding Gown Alterations Biz, that has been in DFW for over 40 years! Texas' #1 Wedding Gown Alteration Specialist.

AFTA is a Dallas based Mother-Daughter owned business, with a TEAM that has a combined 200+ years of experience. WHY CHOOSE AFTA?

**5,000sq ft Studio in the Dallas Design District

**oversized Fitting Rooms to accommodate Bride & all of her guests comfortably

**The only Bridal Tailor in Texas with on-site Under Garments & Control Wear

**Professional Grade PRESS included with all Wedding Gown

Alterations.

**SATURDAY Appointments + RUSH Alt options

**MASTER BRIDAL PINNERS to assist you at every appointment.

**Additional Specialties: Vintage Restoration, Custom Gown Modification & Additions, & Extreme Re-Size/Sample Gown Repair For the Bride who deserves the very BEST... Altered for the Altar is THE ELITE Bridal Tailor in DFW! Why settle for anything less than PERFECTION on the most important garment of your life?1?! Become an today!!!

07/14/2026

Some dresses are sewn with fabric. Others are sewn with generations of love. 🤍

This beautiful handmade gown, originally created by Linda Bagley for her future daughter-in-law Corinna, was given a new chapter for Madeline. Being trusted with family heirlooms like this is something we never take for granted.

Thank you to Madeline and Corinna, for allowing us to help preserve the love, craftsmanship, and memories stitched into every seam. It was an honor to bring this gown’s story to life for another generation. ✨

Here’s to dresses that become family legacies. 🤍

07/13/2026

“What if it is?” 💁‍♀️
It’s your final fitting, everyone is fluffing your train, fixing your veil, and hyping you up…

Yeah… this one actually is about you. 🤍✨

07/11/2026

We sure hope so! 💕

07/10/2026

Another day… Another Before and AFTA!

07/09/2026

Why let a beautiful gown live in a box when it could make memories all over again? 🤍 We transformed Mom’s wedding gown into the perfect rehearsal dinner dress, paired with cowboy boots for a look that feels timeless, personal, and completely her. ✨🤠

07/07/2026

POV: You’re the trophy.🏆
Our Trophy Wife merch has officially dropped and we are
OBSESSED. Come shop the collection at AFTA and claim your title in style.
Limited quantities available!
June

07/06/2026

Every vintage restoration tells a different story. 🤍

Some of our brides walked down the aisle in their mom’s gown. Others transformed it into the perfect reception dress, rehearsal dinner look, or something uniquely their own.

No matter how it’s worn, there’s something so special about carrying a piece of your family’s history into a new chapter.

Swipe through to see the many ways our brides have reimagined mom’s wedding dress. ✨

07/05/2026

Two looks. One dress. 🤍✨
Why buy a second dress when your wedding gown can do both? We bustled the back AND the front to create the perfect reception look—so you can dance the night away without losing the magic of your gown. 💃

07/05/2026

🎆 “I do, I do, I do…” ✨
We do vintage restorations. 🤍
We do heirloom transformations. 🪡
We do happily ever afters. 💍
And today… we also do 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙
Have a fun, safe holiday, brides! We’ll be back creating bridal magic soon. ✨

07/03/2026

Reliable with the ladies? We’d like to think so. 🤍✨

From first fittings to final fluffing, we’re here for every “OMG, I’m getting married” moment. Our brides trust us with their dream dresses, and that’s something we’ll never take for granted.

To all of our AFTA brides: thanks for letting us be part of your story. 💍🫶

Address

111 Payne Street
Dallas, TX
75207

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12149291857

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