David's Bridal - E. Brunswick Alterations

raangoli

I have an appointment to have my dress altered there a week from now, but I wanted to see whether it will be a nightmare like I have heard about, or whether people have had good experiences there.

I bought this dress: link and I don't think I will need a lot of alterations,  just the hem from the back and possibly taken in a bit.

I had a bridesmaid dress altered for length there a few years ago and that seemed to come out fine, but I wanted to know if things have changed since.

Any and all opinions are helpful and welcome!

Thanks so much!

ksen820

You have a PM

jcg98

I had a BM dress altered there last year.   The alteration was fine, but I was badgered into buying a ridiculously expensive undergarment for it.  So make sure you wear whatever undergarment you are going to be wearing on the day, and don't let them talk you into something you don't want or need!

smw42

My MOH was in a wedding and the gowns were altered there and they had many many problems. This was in 2008 so I don't know if it's changed but I've heard horror stories. I personally would take it to Hollywood Bridal in Kennilworth who is MUCH more reasonably priced for alterations. They're doing my gown that wasn't purchased there and they did Heather822's as well.

raangoli

@ksen Thanks! I PM'd you back!

Thanks for the quick replies! I think I will call around to a few other places as well to see whether they can fit me in. I've heard good things about Hollywood Bridal and even Bridal Fantasy (I think that's the name) in Avenel. Plus those would be closer/less traffic-y to get to as well.

moscatelloc

I bought my gown there and went to a private lady for alterations.  A lot of knotties have used her.  Email me if you would like her info.  She is north brunswick, about 15 min. from the store.

moscatelloc@ hotmail

goaliegirl

My sister got her BM dress for my wedding altered there and they did a good job, no problems at all.   One thing to keep in mind is that since you bought the dress at Davids Bridal, if something happens during the alterations they will get you a new dress if they screw it up.  If you take it to another place and something happens you are out of luck.   I have used several different DB and had great experiences with all of them.   

raangoli

@Laurie: that's a good point that if they were to mess up (let's hope that doesn't happen!)

I did have a good experience when I bought the dress there, I just wanted to make sure there were no horror stories about alterations there.

Thanks for the help ladies!

cindy91788

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_davids-bridal-e-brunswick-alterations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:a6a3aa8f-6f21-4b9f-805d-36f527275430Post:6a04dcdb-39e0-42ee-bae5-60430e70bf9d">Re: David's Bridal - E. Brunswick Alterations</a>:
[QUOTE]My MOH was in a wedding and the gowns were altered there and they had many many problems. This was in 2008 so I don't know if it's changed but I've heard horror stories. <strong>I personally would take it to Hollywood Bridal in Kennilworth who is MUCH more reasonably priced for alterations. They're doing my gown that wasn't purchased there and they did Heather822's as well.</strong>
Posted by smw42[/QUOTE]
Hollywood Bridal does alterations on dresses that weren't purchased there? That's odd, because I called them recently to see about getting a Bridesmaid dress altered and they told me no, that they wouldn't alter something that wasn't purchased there...weird. Do you happen to know how much they charge for alterations?