Why This Year’s Symposium Matters

The bodice is the foundation of every wedding gown. It shapes the bride’s silhouette, supports her throughout the day, and determines how beautifully the gown fits every curve.

Yet for many alteration specialists, the bodice remains the most technically demanding part of bridal alterations.

This January, join bridal professionals from around the world as we spend an entire week mastering the techniques that transform difficult fittings into confident, beautiful results.

The Anderson Bridal Alterations Academy 2027 Annual Symposium is completely online — no flights, no hotel rooms, no time away from your workroom.

Simply show up from wherever you are in the world and immerse yourself in a full week of expert-level bodice training.

All symposium training videos are free and available to watch anytime throughout the week, so you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

What You’ll Learn

Your Symposium Week at a Glance

JANUARY 4

The Symposium Begins ✨
Your free training opens and Bodices: Fit From the Inside Out officially begins.

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JANUARY 4–8

Learn on Your Own Schedule 🧵
Dive into advanced bodice training throughout the week. The symposium is completely online, and the training videos are available to watch anytime during the event.

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THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Master the Bodice From the Inside Out ✂️
Explore taking in and letting out, bust support, necklines, shortening the torso, waist stays, bras, and more.

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JANUARY 9 • 1:00 PM MT

Live Expert Panel Webinar 🎥
Join five seasoned bridal experts live on Zoom as they answer bodice fitting questions in real time.

$1,200+ IN DOOR PRIZES 🎁
Door prize winners will be announced at the beginning of the live webinar.

You must be present to win!

Live Webinar Ticket: $10