Avenía Bridal is now the exclusive house of Nancy Barrus Couture. All alterations are done by a team of highly skilled and dedicated seamstresses who work on site in our in-house design studio located at 228 E. University Parkway in Orem, Utah. For more information, visit Avenía's website: www.aveniabridal.com or call our boutique at 801-373-0194 or 801-375-8845.


We know the secrets to producing a perfect fit and redesign that make the gown uniquely yours.
These expert alterations are developed with an artistic eye to the details of line and shape. Expert fitting is the reason your gown flatters you.


Our alterations are always invisible. Additions and changes that you request are expertly crafted. Your gown deserves that kind of care. Over 30 years of experience, attention to detail, and our ongoing commitment to our customers assures you of this unusual quality. We do not take shortcuts or change the integrity of the gown.


Alterations are priced at $30.00 per hour. Free estimates are given before work is begun. Rush orders can be accommodated with a rush fee. A current alterations price sheet is available in our studio.


Note a few testimonials from our customers:



Before I was referred to Nancy Barrus, I used another professional seamstress for alterations on my fine dresses. The other seamstress was very experienced and came highly recommended. After the other seamstress finished altering my fine dresses, those dresses hung in my closet, they just weren't quite right.

Finally, I took those dresses to Nancy and she realtered them. Nancy knew what was wrong when I couldn't tell. I just knew that I didn't like them. After Nancy realtered them, I love the way they look and I use them regularly. Having someone else do my alterations was a mistake that I needed to make only once.

Nancy Barrus has an eye for balance, and an eye for artistry of designing and redesigning. Nancy is not just a fine dressmaker and seamstress--she is an artist with sewing expertise. I think that is what makes her exceptional. I now use her talent for all my fine sewing needs.

-Camille C.



I just wanted to thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my Bridal Gown. It turned out beautiful and I donÕt think anyone could even tell and that is what I loved the most. I will definitely tell others about you. Thanks again!

-Heather T.


Thank you for all you did to make these wonderful events so beautiful! My girls adore you, and really appreciated working with you.

-Leslie H.