Leiren Designs Reviews
At Leiren Designs, we are proud to be Seattle’s award-winning bridal atelier, known for couture wedding gowns, luxury alterations, and custom fashion. Brides and clients often search for Leiren Designs reviews to hear firsthand experiences about our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personalized service.
On this page, you’ll find genuine testimonials from brides, bridal parties, and clients who entrusted us with their most meaningful garments—from one-of-a-kind wedding dresses to luxury evening wear and heirloom redesigns. These reviews highlight why Leiren Designs has been voted Best Bridal Boutique in Seattle and why so many clients choose us for impeccable fit, artistry, and care.
Whether you’re looking for feedback on bridal alterations in Ballard, custom couture design, or want to know what it’s like to work with Madison Leiren and her team, these reviews reflect the heart of our work: creating garments that honor your story, celebrate your beauty, and last a lifetime.
I cannot recommend these alteration services enough. My alterations of hem and bustle came out great and were priced fairly. Two weeks before my wedding, I tried on my dress for my pick-up appointment with Madison, only to realize I had lost more weight than I intended and my dress was not as form fitting as when I originally purchased it. Madison was incredible to take my dress in, in only 1 week, just in time for my wedding day. It looked amazing and I felt so confident. I cannot thank Madison enough for a great experience.
-Lauren
I came to Leiren Designs with a particular challenge and Madison absolutely rose to the challenge. I knew exactly what my wedding dress was going to look like for 20 years. Before I was even engaged I found a dress that came as close as I ever found but I knew it would need a ton of work. So when I came with the dress and the design in hand to completely change the bust and add this beautiful purple 3d lace as my train Madison got very excited with the challenge. You can absolutely see how well it turned out.
-Kirin
Madison was the first person I added to my vendor team for my wedding in May 2022 after securing a venue. I chose to work with her before I had a dress and am so grateful I had the opportunity to partner with her on not one, but two dresses!
I entertained the idea of redesigning my mother’s dress for the wedding ceremony. It was your typical Princess Diana inspired dress from the ‘80s. I liked the train of the dress, but wanted a lowered neckline, less mesh, and a different silhouette. After describing the modifications I had in mind, Madison shared ideas of ranging scope and budget so that I could make an informed decision. This was super helpful because I was balancing an overall budget when shopping for a ceremony dress.
While I had full confidence that Madison could redesign the dress to my liking, I was encouraged by her and my mother to go dress shopping so I could do my diligence on current styles.
I was optimizing for a few things - a dress with a crepe style silhouette, a train with lace detail, and some tie-in to my mother’s dress. Madison brainstormed with me throughout my dress shopping process and we landed on a path that allowed me to get all the things I wanted, within my budget, through some really creative design decisions. We’d use elements of my mother’s dress on my “new” dress and redesign what was left from my mother’s dress.
Madison did a “lift and shift” on the lace off my mother’s dress onto my new one and transformed my mother’s dress into a tea length, off the shoulder dress. I wore my mother’s dress to the rehearsal dinner and the crepe styled dress for the ceremony.
I loved my fit sessions with Madison - she has the perfect balance of attention to detail, ability to think of a variety of creative options, and is incredibly supportive and thoughtful. I even let my parents come along to a fitting and they loved learning about the process.
I’d recommend Leiren Designs to anyone looking to redesign a dress or tailoring their wedding dress in a heartbeat! Thanks Madison for making our wedding weekend so memorable.
-Liz
“The dress was gorgeous!”
-Nikki
This was the dress of my dreams! From the very first fitting, I knew — this was it. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted: the elegant train, sparking, the soft lace, the perfect fit — exactly how I had dreamed since childhood.
A special thank you to the amazing designer — not only an incredibly talented artist, but also the kindest and most heartfelt person. Every step of creating the dress was filled with care, attention, and true love for her craft.
-Yelyzaveta
I was recommended to go to Leiren Designs after I purchased my wedding dress from Blue Sky Bridal. The dress I purchased was at least 2 sizes too big and needed a few other alterations. Madison was incredible! She basically made my wedding dress fit like a glove!! She also made a few other alterations to the sleeves and bust that made me look and feel perfect! Madison is not only an extremely talented seamstress, she is also a wonderful person!! I had such amazing appointments with her as she worked on my dress. I highly recommend Leiren Designs!!! (I'm still waiting on pro-photos, but attached one of my favs from the day that shows my incredible dress!)
-Laurel
Madison Leiren is FABULOUS!!! I met her at the Seattle Wedding Show and she created a custom wedding gown for me using the lace from my mom's dress. She sketched exactly what I was picturing in my mind and then brought it to reality. Madison is so easy to work with, always calm and a brilliant designer. She gives you her honest opinion and has a workable solution for any "problem" you may encounter. She truly created the dress of my dreams and even a few extras--she used the leftover lace to make headbands for my flower girls and a decorative pillow for my mom to keep a part of her dress. And all of this for less than you're imagining--reach out to her, this is not a cost-prohibitive option!
-Meaghan
Madison is an absolute dream to work with. She brings such professionalism and joy to her work. Her space is comfortable and welcoming. What truly set her apart is the kindness she showed me. She went above and beyond to make me feel cared for and so beautiful. Working with Madison was like connecting with a dear friend. She is an amazing designer and tailor and I am so grateful to have had her on my wedding team!
-Caitlin
Madison did phenomenal, beautiful work altering my secondhand dress for my May wedding! She altered the length, straps, and bust of my dress. After her detailed and skilled work, my dress looked and felt like it was made for me. On the big day, I did not have to adjust my dress once and was very comfortable. Her work was so secure, I even bent down in my dress and picked up my little niece when she asked for a hug. While I probably could have gotten alterations for a lower price, I feel that Leiren Designs' price reflected the extremely high quality of her work. Madison was a delight to work with and I was so happy with the finished dress!
-RB
Absolutely beyond exceptional! Madison's talents for attention to detail and the concept of style brought my wedding dress to a new level. Despite giving the company I bought it from my measurments, the dress fit incorrectly. She not only made it fit, but she perfected it! Stitching intricate lace to the bottom, matched the fabric seamlessly in the front where it was badly needed, and adding invisible hooks for the train, it was everything I wanted and needed. It was astounding and masterfully done and stress free for me. Thank you, Madison...for making me beautiful on the best day of my life!
-Eva