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Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

mlp924 Posted: Feb 18, 2004 02:58 PM+

mlp924 MEMBER SINCE: 5/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6172 WEDDING DATE: Mar 12, 2004

Posted: Feb 18, 2004 02:58 PM

Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

The seamstress at Lillette's is an angel from heaven abobe! I was on medication that caused me to bloat ALOT at the time of my first fitting. She took out the seams so the dress would fit. When I went back, I lost allthe bloat and she put it back in! She didn't make me feel even slightly bad by the entire episode. I want to show my appreciation but I don't know what is appropriate!

Please help!

mlp924 Posted: Feb 18, 2004 03:11 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 03:11 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

no one

DecBride04 Posted: Feb 18, 2004 03:14 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 03:14 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

Maybe a box of candies or a nice Yankee Candle Jar.

Jo Ann Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:14 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:14 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

As probally everyone on here knows by now my mom is a dressmaker. Normally if someone tips her it is cash or even a gift check depending on the cost of the alterations and the amount of work that is done anywhere from $25-$50. Believe me they are thankful anything that they get. Just make sure that you hand it to the seamstress and no one else b/c the other girls sometimes feel it is for them even though they didnt work on the dress and just carried the dress out to you.

mlp924 Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:20 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:20 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

Thanks ladies! I'm probably going with $50. I hope it shows my appreciation!

Jo Ann Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:22 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:22 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

Believe me she would be very happy.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:38 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:38 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

i sent mine a card after the wedding with 25 dollars because she didnt have to do so much but wasa nice and friendly

jill13bean Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:52 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:52 PM

Re: Tipping for alterations at the bridal shop?

I never heard of tipping the seamstress. I usually tip everyone but I was not aware of this. Is this true? I have asked many people and everyone said no.

kathleenmarie Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:54 PM+

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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 04:54 PM