Dress Alterations

Purple&7

Hey ladies!! I was wondering if any of ya'll had any recommendations for getting wedding dress alterations? My wedding isn't until June, but I figured I should go ahead and start looking into this.

Thanks ladies!!

oguesswhat

I got mine at David's Bridal which is where I got the dress

Purple&7

Did you have a good experience with them? My dress came from there also. I'm just nervous because I've heard horror stories about their alterations people.

kd.joseph

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[QUOTE]Did you have a good experience with them? My dress came from there also. I'm just nervous because I've heard horror stories about their alterations people.
Posted by Purple&7[/QUOTE]

When I googled there were a few places with good reviews.
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Purple&7

Thanks for the help ladies!!!

oguesswhat

Well I get it back Oct 5 so I will let you know ha. I only got a french bussle though.

Purple&7

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[QUOTE]Well I get it back Oct 5 so I will let you know ha. I only got a french bussle though.
Posted by oguesswhat[/QUOTE]
That's so soon! You must be getting very excited??! When and where is your wedding?

oguesswhat

It is in 51 days! Nov 20th at Magnolia Plantation! Its such a quick wedding I hope I don't forget anything I have to get cake ordered today, my fiances outfit and book the photographer...We only started planning like 3-4 weeks ago. I got location, food, flowers, linens and ceremony chairs ha.

Purple&7

That is really fast! I'm sure you'll get everything done on time and have a beautiful wedding!

oguesswhat

David's bridal did real well on my dress bussle. I got to take it home today!

Purple&7

Can you post pictures please? I love looking at dresses!!

scamberlous3000

I got my alterations done at Julius Alterations & Cleaners (clicky). They are awesome and reasonably priced. I will forever boycott DBs b/c they are liars, especially when it comes to alterations! Last year, I went to two separate DBs in two different towns and was told by BOTH STORES that any of their dresses could be altered 2 sizes up or 2 sizes down. So, naturally, I order my dress a size too small hoping to lose weight. Dumb move on my part, yes, but I still did it. 2 weeks before the wedding my cousin sends a frantic email telling us that DB had told her there was no way to let her dress out (she did the same thing I did) and she had to rush order another dress. So, I freak out and try on my dress and it zips, but it's super tight and and I can't breathe! I really only needed like 1/2 inch or so on each side to make it work. So, I call our DBs and I am told the same thing that letting the dress out at all was absolutely impossible and there is no way it can be done. I am livid!!! They straight up lied to us. So, I found Julius, who took one look at my dress, said yes it could be done, and they had my dress back to me within one week and it fit perfectly. I also sent them my wedding dress and will be getting it back in a couple of weeks! 

Purple&7

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[QUOTE]I got my alterations done at Julius Alterations & Cleaners ( clicky ). They are awesome and reasonably priced. I will forever boycott DBs b/c they are liars, especially when it comes to alterations! Last year, I went to two separate DBs in two different towns and was told by BOTH STORES that any of their dresses could be altered 2 sizes up or 2 sizes down. So, naturally, I order my dress a size too small hoping to lose weight. Dumb move on my part, yes, but I still did it. 2 weeks before the wedding my cousin sends a frantic email telling us that DB had told her there was no way to let her dress out (she did the same thing I did) and she had to rush order another dress. So, I freak out and try on my dress and it zips, but it's super tight and and I can't breathe! I really only needed like 1/2 inch or so on each side to make it work. So, I call our DBs and I am told the same thing that letting the dress out at all was absolutely impossible and there is no way it can be done. I am livid!!! They straight up lied to us. So, I found Julius, who took one look at my dress, said yes it could be done, and they had my dress back to me within one week and it fit perfectly. I also sent them my wedding dress and will be getting it back in a couple of weeks! 
Posted by scamberlous3000[/QUOTE]
Thank you so much!