Internet dress purchase/ alterations and steaming

c018924 · May 2010

I am trying to determine how I should buy my dress. I heard that Pearl's Place offers good discounts and I got a quote for the dress that I am likely going to get. It was about 25% less than at the store in town where I tried it on (about $200).

1 - I heard good comments on Pearl's Place from a friend, but was wondering if anyone else bought from them (without going there and just ordering on the phone). If so, what was your experience.

2 - Does anyone know how much it costs to have a dress steamed? Is it always included in alterations? Also, is it difficult to find a good place to do alterations and steaming if you do not buy a dress from a salon in the area? (p.s. If anyone lives in NW Indiana and knows of anyone good, please share!)

jagore08 · May 2010

I've heard a lot of good things on TK about Pearls Place but I purchased through Jay's Bridal. I found a local seamstress (from recs on my local board) and she steamed it. I had to ship it to my location so it needed to be steamed again. I don't know how much that cost because me MIL had it done for me before I arrived.

opalsky007 · May 2010

No experience with PP, but a lot of brides here love them.

Steaming is sometimes included in alterations costs, but that varies--mine did not steam my dress. I would suggest checking your local board for recommendations on alterations in your area. If your seamstress does not steam, you can always get this done by a dry cleaner or purchase a handheld steamer (~$20 at Walmart) and DIY.

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