ok so i got my dress altered by this lady who does it out of her house from a recommendation off the knot (i am never on the knot and have no idea how i got her name) but i was a little wary-------- anywhoo i just had my last fitting and she did an amazing job. she really worked with me and get this she only charged me $60!!!!!!! yes SIXTY dollars- of course i gave her $120 and she almost refused to take it-can you believe that!!! i was prepared for the worst after hearing all your stories- i am in shock right now- and even more importantly i love the way my dress turned out! yea!