2025 Annual Bridal Alterations Symposium
“Bridezillas“
January 5th – 11th, 2025
Watch Out For Bridezillas!
This year, our topic for the annual Bridal Alterations Symposium is “Bridezillas!” I am thrilled to host this event at my academy. We will feature podcasts, training videos, ebook chapters, printable downloads, and of course, our famous live webinar.
All content, except for the live webinar, is pre-recorded. This allows you to watch the training at your convenience—even in your pajamas if you like! We have many videos showcasing tragic Bridezilla stories. I’m sure you will find them enjoyable.
Please share this with your fellow sewing friends; it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Mark Your Calendars!
Live Webinar on January 11th, 2025 @ 1pm Mountain Time
Join us for an exciting live webinar featuring a panel of expert guest panelists! The event will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1 PM Mountain Time.
We have some fantastic door prizes provided by our generous sponsors, and you must be present to win!
The webinar will follow a question-and-answer format. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions to some of the leading bridal alteration specialists in the field. Don’t miss out!
Over $600 of door prizes will be given away by our generous sponsors at our LIVE Webinar!
Expert Guest Panelists!
Nadine Bozeman
Podcast Celebrity
Nadine Bozeman is the host of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress Podcast & Business Membership, where she helps independent seamstresses build profitable alterations businesses that serve the modern bride.
After teaching middle school for 9 years, Nadine left the classroom to pursue her bridal sewing business full time. Sweet Francis Sewing Co was established in the PNW, and soon became a thriving 6-figure bridal alterations boutique. Since having to learn many lessons the hard way in business, Nadine is passionate about helping women skip the stress and step right into strategy and success on their terms.
Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress Business Membership provides strategies for business development, 1:1 coaching opportunities, and peer support among an incredibly kind and generous community of women.
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Private Podcast Series: Fitting Packages 101
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Adrienne Gonzales
Master Seamstress
Adrienne is a seamstress located in Arizona. She has experience in standard alterations, production sewing, pattern making & prototyping She’s currently focusing in bridal specializing in beadwork & design changes. She has a BSD Architecture & Environmental Design, ASU hands on apprenticeship in standard alterations and bridal 2 years.
Website: https://www.creatablelady.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@
Brenda Breitenmoser
Master Sewing and Design Professional
Brenda is a bridal dress designer and alteration specialist from British
Columbia. She has been a professional in her field for over 40 years.
She has done everything from working on furs to wedding gowns. She
loves to work on garments that are a challenge to alter and having the
client leave with a smile. Brenda is a graduate of the Master of Sewing
& Design Professional Certification by the Association of Sewing &
Design Professionals.
Kirstie Gilbert
Master Seamstress
I began sewing at age 19. I was fortunate to apprentice under a bespoke tailor for a year before he closed his shop. I have done wardrobe for Natalie Cole, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, John Cleese, the Goo Goo Dolls, Blues Traveler, Doobie Brothers, Larry Fitzgerald- just to name a few!
I took my 1st wedding gown alteration eleven years ago and I was absolutely hooked. It was all I wanted to do. I had over 140 dresses last year.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alterationsbykcg?mibextid=JRoKGi
ENJOY!
Training Videos
True Story: Prom dress too short (how to prevent a bridezilla)
True Story: Blazer Shoulders
True Story: Blazer Shoulders – EXPLAINED
True Story: Bustle takes airplane ride
Brenda Labolt exclusive video
Brenda Brietenmoser “Brenda fires a bride”
Fittings are a process, not one and done
Momzilla
Dressing room therapy
Relationship with alterations people
Bridezilla basic personality, or Bridezilla created? – Adrienne Gonzales
Identifying Bridezillas and honoring generations – Adrienne Gonzales
Momzilla who stole alterations – Kirstie Gilbert
Momzilla pushed me off the platform! – Kirstie Gilbert
Firing a Shop – Michelle
masterclass on prevention or overcoming the trauma/drama – Nadine Bozeman
Podcast – Nadine Bozeman
Podcast – Nadine Bozeman
Podcasts
Ebook Chapters
Chapter 12: Psychology of Brides
Chapter 13: Psychology of Brides Family
Printable Downloads
Join the Live Webinar here on Jan. 11th, 2025 @ 1pm Mountain Standard TIme
Please share any questions or topics you’d like us to discuss during the live webinar.
We’d love to hear your funny or memorable stories about a Bridezilla! If you have any experiences to share, please submit them. We’ll be featuring them during our live webinar and putting together a gallery at the end of this page for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for sharing!
Bridezilla Stories
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