125.00 for a Bustle?...really?

mstiffi

I finally got to try my dress on yesterday!! It fit perfectly. The only alteration I need is to have the bustle put in...but Weddings by Debbie quoted me $125.00!! Is this the norm?

monkeysip

I don't know what the "norm" is, but I think bridal shops tend to be more expensive to do their in house alterations.

I'm using an alterations place called The Brass Thimble on Jones road.  I'm not getting a bustle, but she's adding boning and straps to my wedding dress for only $55, and I've heard really good reviews.  She's hemming another two-layer dress of mine, plus shortening the straps, for only $20.  Her prices seem really cheap.  I'll let this board know when I get it back how well the alterations were done.

I would just check around to some other places if I were you.

AllieBear725

Umm, that's right down the street from me! I might give them a try!

motomwed

I got mine for $30 at Jane's bridal and formal in Pearland. That's crazy expensive, don't pay that much.

hosley1028

Did you get any other alterations done? If so, were they good? I'm thinking about using them, but I haven't found too many reviews on them.

jordancorrine2015

that's weird because every place I've tried on dresses at throw the bustle in for free.

yeah i wouldn't pay that much for a bustle when you can just safety pin it yourself