David's Bridal Alterations Costs

Not speaking from DB, just from the salon I went to just FYI. I paid $1,600 for my dress and $700 for alterations. I wanted detachable lace sleeves added, jewels sewn onto the sleeves, a 5 point bustle, waist taken in, hem shortened, pads added and back dropped.

I brought my dress from David’s bridal for 899 and my alterations was only 50.00. My dress fit my perfectly and I only needed a clip for my train. I was so very lucky. I heard a lot of people spend more then what their dress actually costs. I feel if you spend over 1,000 for a dress your alterations should be free. That just my opinion about it...

you can take your dress anywhere you want to get alterations made to it. Or if you like your dress the way it is don’t get no alterations..
best of luck

Mine was $365 for hem, added cap sleeves, bustle, and bra inserts

I paid $360 for a hem, the bodice shortened, the straps taken in, and a 15 point bustle.

I got my alterations there and I was surprised because from other posts, I read they run $300 minimum. I budgeted for that but ended up paying $140!!! I fell in love with some shoes I saw there and decided to try them on and because they were the perfect height, I was able to save $120 on having it hemmed which was close to the price of the shoes. I also went when they were having a sale but I don’t think alterations count towards a sale. All in all, I spent $300 for alterations, the best shoes and a belt for my dress!!!

Also, the $140 was for a bra insert, 8 pins and a belt to be seen on

I’ve heard mixed reviews about David’s Bridal alterations. If you’re having a ton of stuff done to your dress, it’ll definitely cost more. If you need a simple hem and the sides taken in, it won’t be terrible. I’m actually picking my dress up on Sunday. I’m waiting until September to begin alterations since I’ve been dropping weight.

Mine was over $500. They are doing a 5-point bustle, hem, adding a belt, and letting the sides out (I bought a clearance dress that was a size too small for me).

Im going to DB this Saturday to have my zipper back changed to a corset back. I was quoted $175. That’s cheesier than the local seamstress who charges $200.

Thank you! This is very helpful! I need a belt sewn on, it taken in slightly, and a bustle added.

The most expensive parts for me were the hem and the bustle. If you aren't going to do a bustle that would be a great way to trim alteration costs. And if you're into high heels, you could potentially do that instead of a hem? I was not about to do the high heels though.

They said it be about $220 roughly. That is for a simple 3 point bustle ($50), taking up the sides ($90), and adding sleeves (work cost $40 sleeves cost $40)

Avoid hem work at all costs. David's bridal make their dresses for someone who is roughly 5'7-5'8. Get a pair of comfortable heels to make you that height if you can.

They charge by the layer and most dresses cost $300-$500 for just the hem.... You can get 2-3 pairs of awesome designer shoes for that money.

Hey Kim! How are you alterations coming along?

I paid $225 to have my dress altered. They hemmed it and also added buttons(?) on the back so after the ceremony I can pin the train up so it's not dragging on the ground. I go back in about a week and a half to try it on again and see if anything else needs to be done to the dress. I hope not!

I went with a local woman not DB but i just needed boning added into breast area for support (and to hold it tight to my skin- small boob problems, lol ) and a three tier bustle and I'm at about $300 right now assuming nothing else needs to be done.

I didn't have any alterations done there but when I went to try on dresses at DB, I was told that alterations usually run $400-$800 and up and would take 6-8 weeks to complete.

I just started my alterations on my dress last weekend and its costing me under 400 for a hem a 7 point bustle and straps shortened and 40 to have the slip hemmed if needed (I'm 4'9)

Mine actually wasn’t that expensive at DB. I paid $200 for my dress to get it hemmed and for my sash to be sewn into my dress.

Let's just say they quoted me like $600 for basic alterations and I found someone who did all those alterations for under $200 with my first google search. I would look around. I personally feel like their price is higher because of a convenience thing.