How much is the average cost for alterations? I was just reading on Macy's bridal (will go there to look for my demetrios dress) and it says average is around $450. Really???
meganbrandon
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i think mine was a $300 cap.... but i don't have the stuff with me - i might be very wrong!
Average $450 sounds like a lot???
FutureLW
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I would like to know what everyone else is paying too! Kleinfeld (where I got my dress) charges a flat fee of $600 and I think it's outrageous! I'm thinking of taking my dress somewhere else!
AshnJess110610
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I got my dress at Fontana Bridal in Scarsdale. They charge a flat fee of $450. That covers as much or as little as I need.
Lsorrent
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Definitely depends on the shop. Lillette's caps at $295, while Bridal Reflections in Massapequa told me it was a cap of $495
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Posted by meganbrandon
i think mine was a $300 cap.... but i don't have the stuff with me - i might be very wrong!
Average $450 sounds like a lot???
Mine was a $250 cap.
ETA: This was at Paradise Bridal. I think it was $350 originally but since I had to order hollow to hem, they had me pay $100 for the hollow to hem order which I wasn't pleased about, but they took it out of the alterations cap so that was okay I guess.
Jna2010
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i think mine was 475
elisa112101
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my cap is 250$ 450 sounds like AOLTTTT
christine2010
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mine are free.
mokie74m
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I got my dress at Burton's and they don't the bride for alterations.
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I would like to know what everyone else is paying too! Kleinfeld (where I got my dress) charges a flat fee of $600 and I think it's outrageous! I'm thinking of taking my dress somewhere else!
I thought the cap was $500? I got my dress there too. hmm.. oh well. regardless I am having them alter the dress. Thats not including the $500 they charged for the hollow to hem...
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Mine are capped at $395 at Bridal Reflections....I went just last weekend for my first fitting and it came to about $150 for my alterations....BUT alterations don't include the bustle, so add that in, plus some custom work, and it was quite a bit.
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ya mine is around a 300 cap or so
CappyGirl
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Mine are 450, I think, which includes the bustle.
SummerBride10
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I dont know yet how much mine will cost. They told me since my measurements were the same as the mesurements for the size they ordered me, I would prob. just need bustle and hem. However, there is no cap for alterations at macy's bridal.
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Posted by LaraChris112008
I would like to know what everyone else is paying too! Kleinfeld (where I got my dress) charges a flat fee of $600 and I think it's outrageous! I'm thinking of taking my dress somewhere else!
I thought the cap was $500? I got my dress there too. hmm.. oh well. regardless I am having them alter the dress. Thats not including the $500 they charged for the hollow to hem...
What's a 'hollow to hem'? So they are charging you $500 for that + $500 for reg alterations?!?!?
Lsorrent
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Posted by LaraChris112008
I would like to know what everyone else is paying too! Kleinfeld (where I got my dress) charges a flat fee of $600 and I think it's outrageous! I'm thinking of taking my dress somewhere else!
I thought the cap was $500? I got my dress there too. hmm.. oh well. regardless I am having them alter the dress. Thats not including the $500 they charged for the hollow to hem...
What's a 'hollow to hem'? So they are charging you $500 for that + $500 for reg alterations?!?!?
Hollow to hem is when the designer cuts the dress to your height so that you won't need a hem when the dress comes in. This is usually done for short girls (like me) especially when the gown has a lot of detailing on the bottom. This way you don't lose any of the effect of the detailing. I am also getting a hollow to hem, and it costs $360 for my dress/designer. This is additional to my alteration cap (which shouldn't be much now that I won't need a hem) and my bustle.
FutureLW
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Hollow to hem is when the designer cuts the dress to your height so that you won't need a hem when the dress comes in. This is usually done for short girls (like me) especially when the gown has a lot of detailing on the bottom. This way you don't lose any of the effect of the detailing. I am also getting a hollow to hem, and it costs $360 for my dress/designer. This is additional to my alteration cap (which shouldn't be much now that I won't need a hem) and my bustle.
Ahhh, I see. Thanks Laura!
CaseyNTim
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I got mine from Fantasia Bridal in Rocky Point and mine are $250.00 cap. I can't believe they would want to charge you so much!
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Posted by Lsorrent
Posted by LaraChris112008
Posted by RAK220
Posted by LaraChris112008
I would like to know what everyone else is paying too! Kleinfeld (where I got my dress) charges a flat fee of $600 and I think it's outrageous! I'm thinking of taking my dress somewhere else!
I thought the cap was $500? I got my dress there too. hmm.. oh well. regardless I am having them alter the dress. Thats not including the $500 they charged for the hollow to hem...
What's a 'hollow to hem'? So they are charging you $500 for that + $500 for reg alterations?!?!?
Hollow to hem is when the designer cuts the dress to your height so that you won't need a hem when the dress comes in. This is usually done for short girls (like me) especially when the gown has a lot of detailing on the bottom. This way you don't lose any of the effect of the detailing. I am also getting a hollow to hem, and it costs $360 for my dress/designer. This is additional to my alteration cap (which shouldn't be much now that I won't need a hem) and my bustle.
thanks! Yup! Laura described it perfectly! It also depends on the type of dress, the top of my mind has very intricate beading so they said it was required. Story of my life - i always have to get everything tailored to fit me so i wasnt going to skimp on my wedding day.
