R & M Designs

R & M has been closed for over 1 1/2 years and Connie Simpson retired 12/31/18

R & M and Connie & Ellen are closed

"Thank you so much for all of your help with making my wedding dress absolutely perfect! It fit beautifully and I was so comfortable the entire night. The bustle looked amazing. I honestly wish I could wear it everyday! You are incredibly talented and I can't thank you enough." -Abbey (Finnegan) Ryan Alterations by Connie

"Thank you again for all of your hard work in such a short time. I appreciate you helping me and being so understanding of my unfortunate dress scenario. I will be forever grateful! Thank you again!" -Megan Cooley Alterations by Connie

"Connie! It was great seeing you today at R&M. You always carry so much style and class about you...it was always such a joy working with you on my wedding dress. My gown made me feel like a queen. I have you to thank for the glove like fit and style advice:)" -Lacy Tomczak (Watkins)... Buffalo, NY at St Louis Roman Catholic Church April 18, 2015 Pics on Buffalo waterfront and Buffalo Historical Society Alterations by Connie

Lizzie's wedding portraits are absolutely stunning. Her dress was originally her grandmothers, then her mother wore it, and now it was Lizzie's turn. It was an honor being able to work on this dress with her. Congratulations! Photos by Sarah Corbett Photography Retooled by Marylyn

"My dress fit perfectly, thank you for everything!" -Kristin Kreitler Photos by Dana Tate Wedding Photography... Alterations by Connie

"Thank you so much for all of your wonderful work on my wedding dress. It was perfect! Jess Leavitt (now Simon)" Alterations by Connie

Beautiful dress, beautiful girl, and beautiful pictures! Congratulations Megan! Photographer: June Hallowell (Troy, Illinois) Alterations by Connie

" Thank you again so much for your beautiful work; people are still talking about my enormous purple train! Thank you again so much! You were SUCH a pleasure to work with and I have referred so many people to you!! Warmest, Liz (Elisabeth Bradshaw)"... Alterations by Connien Purple train created by Connie