Alterations at Davids?

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by IrieBride08 I got mine altered there and they charged me $35 to hem, $50 for the bustle. I guess it depends on the dress style too...

OK that doesn't sound too bad. For sure a do-able price!

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by Kat81 It is 50 dollars for the bustle, bussle (SP) and mine has a train a pretty big one that is rounded. They said 125 for that and I need about two inches taken up.

That's not horrible either. OK, I'm starting to breathe easier!

[Cole5worm]

These are not too bad.. i just need a bussle and cups put in.. maybe some taken in on the side.. whew!

[ACDCDCAC]

I'm so glad you started this thread, don't know why I didn't think of it! Thanks!

[jajajaja]

Ok here's my take- I think DB offers cheaper dresses and then in turn jacks up the alterations cost because they know most brides need them. I really liked a dress there until I was quoted $350 to alter it because of the "lace".

 

I ended up buying a more expensive lace dress but I got it hemmed, bustled, hips and sides taken in (I lost some weight) for $150. In the end, I saved money by actually buying a more expensive dress.

[chicago88]

I had my alterations done thru David's and I think it was $200. They hemmed it, put in a bustle, and took in the middle. They did a great job though!

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Ok here's my take- I think DB offers cheaper dresses and then in turn jacks up the alterations cost because they know most brides need them.

I've got a feeling you might be right!

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Originally Posted by chicago88 I had my alterations done thru David's and I think it was $200. They hemmed it, put in a bustle, and took in the middle. They did a great job though!

Glad to know!

[Cole5worm]

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Originally Posted by DougsGirl I'm so glad you started this thread, don't know why I didn't think of it! Thanks!

Oh your welcome! I do what I can for my girls on BDW

[Birdie07]

I got my dress at David's and then got it hemmed about 4 inches with lace and it was 90 bucks. I don't think it was that bad. Plus it had bit of a train too. It turned out perfect!!!!!