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Dedicated June 2019

What is the cost of your alterations?

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Ginger, on May 4, 2019 at 1:46 PM

This is my second wedding, but I think I may have wedding amnesia! I don't remember things costing so much 15 years ago. I went for my first fitting this morning and although they are doing a lot to my dress, hem 2 layers, shortening straps, adding material to the straps to help with skin irritation and adding a bustle - it seems pricey. There really is not much I can do but suck it up. I did price around and these ladies are comparable to everyone I have been in touch with AND they actually know what they are doing, which I can't say about everyone I talked to. $600 to alter my dress. Have you ladies been quoted around the same?

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Devoted June 2019
darcy · on May 6, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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Mine were about $550 and I think I got a steal. If you look on my profile you'll see how much I changed my dress.
I added corset/bra shape wear that will be sewn into the dress. My dress also had lace going up to the neck. During my first alteration appointment I decided I no longer liked that. So she chopped off the lace and made it a sweetheart neckline.
She is taking up the dress significantly since I'm so short (5ft) and it's a lace dress.
She's adding satin buttons to the back and a bustle.
I know it's a lot of money and my FH definitely had sticker shock when I told him the price. But for what I'm getting, I'm pleased with the price.
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Ciera · on May 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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I had mine let out 2 inches in the bust, changed to a sweetheart neckline and added a bustle that included 12 loops and buttons and it was $260 for everything. My dress was purchased from David's Bridal and they are the ones who did the alterations as well.
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Sara · on May 6, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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I was quoted $250 for just a bustle (only thing needed, had custom sizing when I ordered the dress). I decided against paying that for a few buttons, and am instead having my sister put in the bustle. She's a pretty skilled seamstress and has put in bustles on 2 other wedding dresses.
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Master May 2020
Tara · on May 6, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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I had to alter the sleeves and it cost $25!!!
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Super July 2019
Emily · on May 6, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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If you’re willing to travel to the ‘burbs I have a fantastic tailor in Huntingdon Valley called La Difference. You can contact them on Yelp. Super afford and SUPER quick. They’re so meticulous too. I got a slight hem, straps shortened, bustle, cups put in, the top taken in, and the belt appliqué sewn on and it was $235
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Iva · on May 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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It depends where you are. Prices can vary significantly depending on the area. In NYC a lot of bridal stores charge flat alterations fee of $600-$800 typically. You pay that no matter if you need 1 or 10 changes, which I find absurd. If you go to an independent seamstress you might pay little less.
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Samantha · on May 6, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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Oh thank you so much!
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Dedicated August 2019
Blag · on May 6, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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Mine is about $180 for the bustle but they will need to resize the boob part and shorten the straps so it may be like 300-400 at David’s bridal
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Savvy July 2019
Connie · on May 6, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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Mine came out to $150 Hem, bustle and straps. I Google search near my area and found good reviews from other people.
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Devoted August 2021
· on May 6, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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That’s sounds within the normal range. Kleinfeld charges $895😳
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Emily · on May 6, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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My alterations were $800. I did 5 layers of hem, had the straps shortened which involved taking off all the pieces of lace and reattaching them, had the underskirt shortened and reshaped, and had a bustle with 7 points. I did think it was steep but I wanted the best seamstress I could find and in the long run I’m happy I paid that price for the amazing work she did. She even taught me how to turn, sit, and woosh the train of my dress!
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Just Said Yes July 2019
Shannana · on May 14, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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Where did you get these done? I need the same alterations
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Mrs. S · on May 14, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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At David’s bridal where I bought my dress
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