WTH...seriously??!?

MrsBad13

320 for some damn alteraions. Went to my dress fitting today and went to a mom and pop shop before i went to the bridal shop. To take in my booby area, hem the bottom , and a bustle. I said naw im cool then went to another one they said 290. Got to the bridal shop where I bought my dress from for my appt. they said 170. Them alterations aint no punk. Geesh.

Then I was planning on going thru cardsandpockets for printing my invites. They gave me a quote for 98 for all that I need to be printed on a color paper called cream puff. So I asked for a quote for a pearl metallic paper they said 125. I said ill keep my original quote. They tell me well its now 125. I went off and cussed them ppl out. They trying to get over. They said well that was an estimate without looking at my files. I said why give me quote for files that I sent you that you didnt look at. That was the whole purpose of me sending you the files. Big sigh. So now im looking for a print company. Smh.

footballwife77

lmao! giiiiirl. them alterations NO JOKE! I was P*&^%D OFF when I had to pay the $160 or whatever it was on a dress that cost me $300! i'm mad for you!

island07b2b

Yep. I've heard that alterations can cost a pretty penny.   I am fearing the cost of mine because I know there's some serious work needed to be done on my gown.  UGH!  

tirathemrs

Aww damn thats a bunch of money just to place a few stitches OMG and whats up with that printing company i would have cussed they ass out to and try zazzle.com or vistaprint.com i heard they work idk....HTH

MrsBad13

Tasha...girl. I was heated when they was givinge them prices. And the one that wanted to charge me 320 said they was going to have to cut the bottom of my dress. Girl my mama was like..umm no the hell you aint cutting this dress..lmao. she was like uhuh..get yo dress. But it back in the bag lets go. Ha ! She was going off. Lol and misstira..girl.I showed my color on that phone with them ppl today. I said yall not getting my business. Girl I went into bridezilla mode foreal ! Lol I said yall out yall everlasting mind lol

gnc0988

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[QUOTE]320 for some damn alteraions. Went to my dress fitting today and went to a mom and pop shop before i went to the bridal shop. To take in my booby area, hem the bottom , and a bustle. I said naw im cool then went to another one they said 290. Got to the bridal shop where I bought my dress from for my appt. they said 170. Them alterations aint no punk. Geesh. Then I was planning on going thru cardsandpockets for printing my invites. They gave me a quote for 98 for all that I need to be printed on a color paper called cream puff. So I asked for a quote for a pearl metallic paper they said 125. I said ill keep my original quote. They tell me well its now 125. I went off and cussed them ppl out. They trying to get over. They said well that was an estimate without looking at my files. I said why give me quote for files that I sent you that you didnt look at. That was the whole purpose of me sending you the files. Big sigh. So now im looking for a print company. Smh.
Posted by MrsBad13[/QUOTE]


Can your print them yourself? I printed our on our home printer. If you want to use mettallic paper, you can print it at officemax for pretty cheap on one of their laserjets

MrsBad13

I was thinking about office max too because I really do like the metallic paper. So im going there this weekend. I gotta get this done already. Ugh.

TL25

Oh hell to the no! That's expensive. Glad I don't need alterations.

MissusD1116

Chile cheese! Wow! Is all I can say....mama bear wasn't playing eh?

rmasoka

Am sorry. I feel your pain. I didn't know to LOL or cry when I heard my alteration fate. Smh. I hope when I go for my second fitting in 2 weeks it won't be more money. Smh. Sorry about the printing. Ahhhh. Hang in there. It's almost over!!

Dannitra01

Whew! Girll I heard that alterations could be a beast. I'm hoping that mine won't be too bad.

thedivav

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[QUOTE]lmao! giiiiirl. them alterations NO JOKE! I was P*&^%D OFF when I had to pay the $160 or whatever it was on a dress that cost me $300! i'm mad for you!
Posted by footballwife77[/QUOTE]

<div>as a sewer alternations are a pain in the hind parts </div><div>i rather pay for them than do them my self lol</div>

MrsBad13

All im saying is just be prepared. Hopefully it wont be that bad. But woo hunney. I was like this is some bull !

aquari0216

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[QUOTE]All im saying is just be prepared. Hopefully it wont be that bad. But woo hunney. I was like this is some bull !
Posted by MrsBad13[/QUOTE]

I said the same thing babe! Cheapest Ive found for my $160 gown was $285 in alterations...pulling in, raising the front, zipper repair and a bustle........i have an aunt who maybe could do it because shes made and altered a lot for our fam but my mama insisted on me going to someone professional to avoid any possible issues........

CreoleBride30

Wow! That's alot of money for alterations. I swear they mark stuff up by 75-200% because it's for a wedding! And those Cards & Pockets ppl wrong for that. Shame on them.

Cha

MrsBad13

In Response to Re:WTH...seriously??!?:Wow! That's alot of money for alterations. I swear they mark stuff up by 75200 because it's for a wedding! And those Cards amp; Pockets ppl wrong for that. Shame on them.Cha Posted by CreoleBride30 Right. Thats what im saying. I gotta go ahead, bit that bullet and pay that 170. Ugh. And yes girl. Cardsandpockets is a hot mess had me acting out my character. Smh aquari.. 285...girl..that just made my head hurt. I would be nervous. My dress has lace on it too. I dont want that messed up.