Holy Expensive Alterations!

jodippls

I knew I was going to "overpay" by going to DB for my alterations. Since I don't have a relationship with a seamstress and there doesn't seem to be a lot of options in Pensacola I sucked it up and went today. It was fun standing on the podium looking at me in my dress with all of those mirrors. It was not, however fun when I was told $249... now that is for my wedding dress and my rehearsal dress, but still... holy jeez. Oh well... what can I do? I can't wear a dress thats hanging off of me!

clseale13

Uuugghhh...I'm dreading this. I already blew my dress budget. Try and just think about how fabulous you'll look!

jagore08

What all are you having done? My dress (granted it was out here in Los Angeles) was about $360. I had the hem, bustle, bodice taken in with many layers of boning, cups sewn in, and a veil made. If you got about the same thing as me (minus the veil) it sounds just about right.

KornKittenBride

Holy wowzers. I'd find someone else, that's just a tad bit ridiculous. I mean I don't have a whole lot being done except a hem (but I have a pick up dress) steaming, an extra hook for my bustle, spot cleaning,  fixing the inside of the boning (2nd hand dress) and something else, I can't remember what else. Mine was sub 100.00

jodippls

I guess in the scheme of things it's not a bad price.  I'm having it taken in and out and the halter adjusted.  I'm having a ballroom bustle with 4 extra loops.  They're adding material in the back so the dress sits right.  On the rehearsal dress I'm having it taken in and something about a princess seam.

brittjoy84

My dress was very intricate, I needed the sides taken in, train cut off and bottom hemmed, straps adjusted, bust area adjusted, all with lace and beads. This was about $350 for me.

alexa101709

I used to sell wedding gowns in Pensacola, and unfortunately you're about right with the price if you want to have your alterations done at a bridal shop. My only suggestion is to take your dress to a smaller shop and see if you can get a better deal. Two Times a Lady on Olive does alterations, also.

jodippls

alexa- thanks for the info about Two Times a Lady, unfortunatly I've already left the dresses with DB and paid them. I'll keep them in mind for anything in the future.