Bridals by Joyce

Madison, United States

3.8

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9 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 608-244-8385
Website:
www.bridalsbyjoyce.com
Address:
3324 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI, 53714
Starkweather - Yahar
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miMadison Metro East Transfer
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Madison) 10:40 AM Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Alterations and Tailoring for all your needs. Offering the finest in bridal gown and formalwear alterations for the entire wedding party, as well as basic alterations for men and women for business and casual wear. Custom sewing.

History

Established in 1989.

This business began as J & J Alterations but I eventually decided to specialize in bridal alterations. Therefore the name was changed to Bridals by Joyce. I provide personal service and do all the alterations myself, ensuring that the work is done to the highest standards and that the client is well satisfied. I truly enjoy knowing that I have contributed to the Bride“s happiness on her special day.

Meet the Business Owner

Joyce W.

Business Owner

I have been sewing since I was 10 years old, when I began by making doll clothes, with the help of my sister. Over the years I have constantly worked to improve my skills, taking on new challenges and learning by doing. When I was in high school I was already sewing and doing alterations for people at home. I continue to enjoy working with a wide array of people to solve their fitting problems and show them how much difference proper tailoring can make.

Bridals by Joyce also recommends

Première Couture

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Bridal

Joyce W. says,

«Beautiful gowns and great personal service»

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9 reviews of Bridals by Joyce

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Place rating: 5
Madison, WI
I recently had my wedding dress altered by Joyce and had a great experience. My wedding is in April and I started the alterations process at the end of December. Joyce was flexible with my schedule to come in for fittings. She had good ideas for how to alter the dress (a lot of length had to come off of the bottom and train). I had two other fittings and they went smooth. I picked my dress up yesterday. Her work was great and I love the way my dress fits. When I told my friends (recent brides) the price I paid for alterations they could not believe it. It was much less than they have paid, with the same amount of work. I would recommend her to anyone.
Place rating: 1
Madison, WI
Joyce quite obviously forgot about the alterations being done to my bridesmaid’s dress and my mother’s mother-​of-​the-​groom dress. We went in MANY weeks prior to my brother’s wedding to get these done. We called a few weeks leading up to the wedding and they still weren’t done. We called the WEEK OF the wedding and SHE STILL HAD NOT TOUCHED THEM AT ALL!!! To top it off, she has an extremely icy temperament. My alterations were done well — my mother’s, not so much… she had clearly rushed and did the bare minimum, crappy job. Only came here because Première Couture in Cambridge recommends Joyce… I would stay far, far, away!
Place rating: 5
Madison, WI
Joyce was recommended to me by a friend who used her for bridal alterations. I was lucky to find a dress that fit pretty well, so it didn’t need too much done, but Joyce brought in the top, cut off most of the train, and put in a 7 point French bustle. She first quoted me at around 175 and then at around 200 once we decided on the bustle. I don’t have much of a gauge on what alterations cost, but I think this is reasonable based on reading some reviews online of other local alteration shops and wedding wire forums. Joyce is very professional, quick and straightforward about what needs to happen. She didn’t try to do anything that wasn’t necessary and was easy to talk to! I am EXTREMELY happy with her and her work!
Place rating: 5
Pawtucket, RI
I have had 2 great experiences with Joyce (a rehearsal dress and my post-​wedding picnic dress) and just called for an appointment for a bridesmaid dress. She does a great job and is straightforward.
Place rating: 4
Verona, WI
Joyce did a fantastic job on my wedding dress. I am very pleased with her work. She is on the quieter side, but not unfriendly. I would recommend her to a friend.
Place rating: 4
Sun Prairie, WI
My experience happened a few years ago, right before she moved to her current location.
I had a bridesmaid dress that was way too big (ordered online far in advance, got serious about diet and exercise in the meantime). It had a lovely draped bodice and very short train. Joyce made it fit perfectly and added a nice little hook for the train so I’d have a tiny little bustle after the ceremony (I felt like a bright-​blue bride!).
She was not the friendliest woman, but the tailoring was perfect, done when promised, and I thought the price was outstanding (compared to what a fellow bridesmaid paid out in the boonies for similar work). I would go there again with any formal wear without hesitation.
Place rating: 5
Madison, WI
I thought Joyce did a fantastic job with my wedding dress. It was significantly large when I brought it to her and it fit perfect when I picked it up. I got more than one comment that it fit like a glove. She was timely and friendly.
Place rating: 1
Madison, WI
I would not recommend Joyce for bridal alterations. First and foremost, she is not friendly at all. I put on my dress for the first time since I bought it at her store, and was so excited about it. She made me feel rushed and took away from the moment. Then, she charged me $ 200 for bad alterations, which I ultimately took to get fixed for $ 100 elsewhere.
Place rating: 4
Houston, TX
Joyce was able to do a complicated alteration on my Vera Wang bubble-​hem dress with a week’s notice so I could look Audrey Hepburn glamorous for my sister’s wedding. After my experience with other tailor shops in town, her prices were refreshing to say the least. She worked with my schedule and did a really nice job.