I need advice, I am not sure what to do...

peabody Posted: Sep 12, 2003 09:12 PM

I need advice, I am not sure what to do...

I am bumping my post, because I just want see if anyone else has a recommendation for a place to get my dress altered.
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Okay, here goes...

I ordered my dress from Bridal Suite of Patchogue this past March. Unfortunately, I didn't know about this website when I ordered my dress (How I wish I did!)

After doing a search and reading the horror stories about this place, I contacted the manufacturer to find out if they ordered my dress. After a couple of emails they informed me that they would contact Bridal Suite of Patchigue to have them inform me that the dress was ordered and the arrival day is October 2003. And BS of Patchogue did contact me and gave me the date.

My wedding is not until October 2004, so I have time.

My questions(s):
Do you think I should just take the dress when it comes in and find another place to get it altered? Also, I would want to store the dress until we begin alterations because FI and I live together.

I know Frankslady had a wonderful experience with them and that is good and makes me feel a little better. But I really don't want to take any risks with my dress. I am willing to pay more $$$ to have it stored and have it altered by someone or a place that I feel confident in.

So, should I start looking for a seamstress?

What do you all think? I welcome suggestions and opinions.

Oh, if you know of a seamstress or place and would like to recommend them, please do!

Sorry so long, but this is really bothering me and I am undecided.

Tara

Xelindrya Posted: Sep 12, 2003 09:15 PM

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I didnt use them.. but if I were you and it really bothered me this much, Yes, I'd look for a new seamstress. Just in case. It never hurts.

I think its utlimately up to you. I'm also a Oct 2004 bride. I think my place told the Manufactors that im getting married July 3rd to make sure the dress is in on time.

Either way, good luck!

jpsgirl Posted: Sep 12, 2003 09:27 PM

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Don't stress about this - I got my dress from David's in Carle Place and I loved it. Yes, the service was lacking, but who cares? (I know a lot of people do, but not me). I did get it altered at 'la belle brue' or something like that on franklin ave in garden city, it was not expensive and everything worked out fine.

aliasPook Posted: Sep 13, 2003 07:58 AM

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Beautiful Bride in Lynbrook does alterations and I know there is a place on SUnrise in Merrick that does them also. I will get the name and number for you...

aliasPook Posted: Sep 13, 2003 08:01 AM

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Ann's Alterations & Cleaners
1717 A Merrick Av
Merrick, NY 11566

516-379-4207

peabody Posted: Sep 13, 2003 11:45 AM

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Thank you, aliasPook, I really appreciate it. I will let everyone know what I decide to do.

aliasPook Posted: Sep 13, 2003 11:47 AM

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Good Luck!

peabody Posted: Sep 14, 2003 07:39 PM

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bump, I am sorry, I just to see if there are more recommendatons at there.

2003OCT10 Posted: Sep 14, 2003 08:15 PM

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Fantasia Bridal Center... Rocky Point.. 744-7200

bridget&jimmy Posted: Sep 15, 2003 10:09 AM

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Hey girl,

I to heard great things about Fantasia bridal and it is not that far from us, they are the vendor that dose all the bridal shows at the East Wind and alot of brides I have spoken to at the East Wind love them and speak very highly of them.

Talk to you later,
Bridget

endlessluv429 Posted: Sep 15, 2003 10:14 AM

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I am picking my dress up from MACY'S today and getting it altered elsewhere when the wedding gets closer--FM me if you'd like--I have a great lady who works @ a bridal salon but does it out of her house on the side as well!

btrflygrl Posted: Sep 15, 2003 10:21 AM

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Tara...I feel the same way! So many girls have had problems with alterations at David's that I just don't want to take the chance......I was also told when I tried on the dress, that not too much needs to be done..thankfully!!