I'm worried about how much alterations will cost. All any of the bridal stores can tell me is it depends on what needs to be done. I picked my dress and i know that it will need to be hemmed a couple of inches at the bottom (they will need to remove a lace trimming at the bottom and then sew it back on) and I am a size larger in the chest than anywhere else so they are going to have to take it in about a size almost everywhere else. Other than slight beadign around the bust and the lace and slight beading around the bottom the rest is essentially plain with a medium sized train. Does anybody have any idea how much the alterations will run? I have my mind set on the dress so the price isn't going to change anything, however it would be nice to have an estimation. I'm also wondering should i go with the bridal shop i bought it for to get my alterations (Alfred Angelo) or should i go to a dress shop that specializes in making custom gowns?I just ordered my dress and I'm worrying about everything now. Even though i love the dress i am stressing that the alterations will change the appearance of the dress.