Horrible experience with alterations - long rant

OMG, I plan to make an appointment later today. Fingers crossed I don't have an experience like yours, but will do research on business first! Thanks for your rant, lol

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience at that shop! Yes, I had a similar experience at the first shop I went to. First off the changing room was TINY. My dress barely even fit in the little stall of a dressing room (ball gown). I tried it on and she wouldn’t even help button the back of my dress so I was like falling out of it, then she tells me coldly in front of other customers oh no, you’re far too early I don’t want to work on your dress until September. My wedding is in October and I didn’t feel comfortable waiting that long. She also quoted me like 2x what the salon I actually went with quoted. It seems with many that finding the right alterations shop is tough.

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That is way too close to the wedding! Yikes!! I knew I couldn't be the only one who wanted to go to a few shops before deciding but she acted like this was the first time someone asked to decide later. Glad you found a good one!

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Yes, do plenty of research. I saw a couple negative reviews about her and that's when I booked other appointments. So glad I did, too! Good luck and have fun!

I had a cold experience over the phone as well. So much so that I told the people who recommended me about it and they don’t recommend them anymore. I too am glad I took my business elsewhere. Generally there are other vendors who will be much more friendly, everyone should shop around for everything!

Wow! I'm glad you have other options because she sounds like a nightmare!

I haven't had the same experience, but one of BM's told me that, when she was in her sisters wedding went in for alterations and the woman told her to go home and do some sit ups or something equally rude. She was baffled because the dress fit except she needed it let out a little in the waist, another tailor did it no problem. I should also add she is built very thin. It was crazy.

Is this common with seamstresses? My seamstress is also cold in person and I don’t know what to make out it. Maybe it’s because the job is very matter-of-fact but I atleast like a little bit of warmth from my vendors.

My mom wasn’t sure about going with her but her reviews speak for themselves.

That’s terrible! Please write a vendor review to warn other brides. I swear, reviews have been so helpful!

What a temper tantrum!

Wow. I'm not at alterations time yet but my coordinator suggested someone great so I'm hoping all goes well when I do meet him.
I hope the other vendor that quoted you is more professional!!

Lol. I just need a quick laugh. Does anyone else laugh at how silly the wedding industry is??? I mean, if you were choosing a doctor or realtor can you imagine them snapping at you or ripping up paperwork because you need to think things over??? 🤣

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I'm honestly afraid to because I bad reviews I saw also had a response from her trying to defend herself and attacking the reviewer

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Way too true!

My experience was horrible too so my fmil (used to be a seamstress) told me she could do it.... well she broke her wrist... my wedding is in 35 days! I'm happy she's okay but panicking

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Omg...what do you need done? Something major or can you live with it?

Wow, that's just awful! I'd call the shop and ask to talk to the manager and tell them about your experience! That's definitely not a way for a professional to act with brides!

If the manager doesn't do anything either, leave them a bad review to warn others about this!

View Quoted Comment The top of my dress (bust area) is still too big...I have a second dress with the same issue and needs to be hemmed... i'm okay with letting the second dress go I just bought it in case i'm too hot (outdoor wedding)

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Unfortunately she was the owner

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Oh no! I hope you find someone who can help!