I was reading the post below about Louise and alterations and now I am confused. I currently live in southern Missouri and am getting married in Minnesota. I recently purchased my dress (David's Bridal style SWG9902) and I am going to be doing some major alterations to it, adding a corset back and off the shoulder sleeves, and possibly more length. I am really cautious about going to David's for the alterations because of horror stories I have heard, but at the same time I am not sure that I will want to have alterations done all the way up in Minnesota because I only visit about 4 times a year. The reason why I ask now even though the wedding is not until July of 2011, is because the dress is set to be in at the end of March which coincides with a trip I am taking up to MSP and I think it may be easier to transport the dress via airplane rather than in the car with me, my fi, the two dogs, and all the crap we take with us when we visit, not to mention my parents have room to store the dress and I don't. So can someone give me their opinions on having alterations done from far away, and maybe pm me Louise's contact information. Sorry that was so long...