Suits & formalwear
Grooms, groomsmen, guests and the mother of the bride — a proper tailored finish for whatever the day demands.

Formalwear is the difference between wearing a suit and looking like the suit was made for you. Jacqui tailors for the whole wedding party — matching shoulders, sleeves and trouser breaks so the group photographs beautifully — and gives just as much care to the debutante gowns, formal dresses and mother-of-the-bride outfits that come through the studio.
Common alterations include jacket shaping through the chest, waist and back, sleeve shortening (with or without working buttonholes), trouser hems and trouser tapering, waistcoat and shirt adjustments, collar and lapel tidying, formal gown hems, bodice fitting and resizing, debutante and ball gown fittings and zipper, lining and pocket repairs.
Every garment is finished with a steam on completion so it's ready to wear.
Quotes are provided at your consultation — every piece is different, so pricing depends on the fabric, construction and work involved.
Tailored, pressed, and ready for the aisle.
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Consultations are by appointment at Jacqui's Shoalhaven Heads studio. Bring your garment, your shoes and any accessories you'll wear on the day.
Two categories. Two first places — Bridal Gown Alterations and Suits & Formalwear.



National Finalist · Australian Wedding Awards 2026
Shortlisted among Australia's best for bridal gown alterations — 6th annual Australian Wedding Awards.
Awards & recognition
National and regional recognition across bridal gown, suits and formalwear alterations — earned over multiple years of careful tailoring.

2026 National Finalist
Australian Wedding Awards · 6th Annual · Bridal gown alterations

2026 Regional Winner
Wedding Industry Awards · Shoalhaven & South Coast · Bridal gown alterations

2026 Regional Winner
Wedding Industry Awards · Shoalhaven & South Coast · Suits & formalwear

2025 Regional Winner
Wedding Industry Awards · Shoalhaven & South Coast · Suits & formalwear

2025 National Winner
Australian Wedding Awards · Bridal gown alterations

2025 National Winner
Australian Wedding Awards · Suits & formalwear alterations

2024 Regional Winner
Wedding Industry Awards · Shoalhaven & South Coast · Bridal gown alterations

2024 National Winner
Australian Wedding Awards · Bridal gown alterations

2024 National Winner
Australian Wedding Awards · Suits & formalwear alterations

2023 Regional Winner
Wedding Industry Awards · Shoalhaven & South Coast · Bridal gown alterations