I bought my dress a couple months ago and absolutely love it. The price wasn't too bad (where they get you is the accessories like the veil, bra and slip). After you buy a dress, the sales staff automatically assumes you are having your alterations done at the store. I was so excited about the dress I went ahead and made the alteration appointment. Once I got home and wasn't quite as delirious over how much I loved my dress, I called the alterations department to see how much it would be to hem the dress. My dress laces up in the back, so I knew I wouldn't need the other alterations. When I called and told the alterations lady this, she said to hem a wedding dress started at $75 and wouldn't be more than $120. I about fell over. Needless to say, this budget bride cancelled her alterations appointment.
Luckily, I knew a sewing shop in my hometown where I had my prom dress altered. Since I have already had a dress altered there, I knew she could handle my wedding dress. My prom dress even needed other alterations than just hemming. So a few weeks ago I took it to the seamstress and tried it on. I even had her add a bustle so I could keep the bottom from getting as dirty at the reception. For the hemming and the bustle, it cost $35.00. The dress looked just as good as if I had had the store do it, but I paid less than half the price.
My advice for soon-to-be brides is to look around and talk to those you know about a good seamstress they might know. Chances are, someone will know someone and they won't charge as much as a bridal store. I would make sure to check out a place before taking your dress there, though, because you want to make sure your wedding dress is in good hands.
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