Alteration!

I did but I ended up going with another highly recommended seamstress who bases her prices off of David's Bridal to be competitive. I heard from a couple they charge more.

Check reviews on seamstress around you, and get a quote. I think 1 month in advance is way to risky. I would want them to finish at least a 4-6 weeks ahead, in case something went wrong 🥂

I did not get outside quotes, but just went with DB, because I could schedule through text and I knew they would clean the dress as well which was important to me since I got mine off the rack. I paid more for alterations than I did my dress. But let me clarify by saying my dress was only $107 with tax. Overall I still paid less than the original price of the dress and stayed within my original dress budget.

https://m.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/davids-bridal-alterations-price-list/933437cf16b1ebf9.html

Check this thread out, hope it helps!

Second comment. My first alterations appt was in June (wedding date is Oct 24). It took them 3 weeks to complete it. There’s no way I’d wait till only 1 month before the wedding to have alterations made. That would have put me running to pick up the dress the week before the wedding.

If I could do it over I’d just go straight to my local seamstress. I went with DB because they’re reputable and know the dresses they store..... they completely ruined my dress. Less than a week before the wedding, and multiple failed DB alterations, I brought it to my seamstress who tried their best to fix the mistake...

I am in Illinois and they recommended 8 weeks. I got married Sept 12 and had my first alterations appointment in June - I was able to schedule outside their 8 week window no problem. It took about 4 weeks and then I had another round of alterations in July (that they did for free) to keep making the first round fit perfectly. That also took 4 weeks so I took my dress home in August. A month out is way too close, especially if you need a second round.