first fitting experience

Well the fitting was great. The seamstress is soo nice and helpful.
BUT the prices for the fitting and the bustle..DAMN!
PLUS i bought my bra and slip so i almost had a heart attack LOL

Really?? Didn't they cap your alterations?? Are you going over the cap? Is the gown way too big on you?

Sorry for all the questions... you know my 1st fitting is in a week so I'm worried about all this stuff too...

Who is your seamstress btw??

I am worried also I don't even know where I am getting mine done yet I am running out of time!!! Was it that bad?

Those add on's will def sneak up on you. I had the bustle charg, cups, hem and straps added to mine.

but don't most ppl have a cap??

I know when I purchased my dress. ...she told me our alterations cap at 245, but a bustle is a separate charge of 93.00....so i cant expect to pay more than that....
she got me prepared....did ur place say anything like that ?

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Posted by JimmysBride

Really?? Didn't they cap your alterations?? Are you going over the cap? Is the gown way too big on you?

Sorry for all the questions... you know my 1st fitting is in a week so I'm worried about all this stuff too...

Who is your seamstress btw??

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Yes there is a cap on the alterations 210! The bustle was separate...
The fitting went VERY well. It is just the money that is flying out the
door that is freaking me out!
My seamstress is from Bridal Reflections her name is ZIZI...
She is so nice

Hey, Jennifer, at least your dress in.

But you should have a cap. Everything is so expensive, I can't wait until everything is paid for.

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Posted by Bebalina

but don't most ppl have a cap??

I know when I purchased my dress. ...she told me our alterations cap at 245, but a bustle is a separate charge of 93.00....so i cant expect to pay more than that....
she got me prepared....did ur place say anything like that ?

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yes there was a cap 210
My bustle costs 145! Mine is more intricate i guess...i dunno
but when i saw the receipt they orginally had 91 for the standard bustle but
it had to be changed

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Posted by peabody

Hey, Jennifer, at least your dress in.

But you should have a cap. Everything is so expensive, I can't wait until everything is paid for.

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your dress isn't in yet?
OMG EXPENSIVE

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by peabody

Hey, Jennifer, at least your dress in.

But you should have a cap. Everything is so expensive, I can't wait until everything is paid for.

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your dress isn't in yet?
OMG EXPENSIVE

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PS- LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!!!

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by peabody

Hey, Jennifer, at least your dress in.

But you should have a cap. Everything is so expensive, I can't wait until everything is paid for.

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your dress isn't in yet?
OMG EXPENSIVE

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No, it is till not in!!!

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by peabody

Hey, Jennifer, at least your dress in.

But you should have a cap. Everything is so expensive, I can't wait until everything is paid for.

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your dress isn't in yet?
OMG EXPENSIVE

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PS- LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!!!

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THANKS!!!!!

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Posted by LADYLUV69

most bridal salons charge a lot for their alterations because not too many brides have their own seamstress they deal w/ on a regular. I was fortunate to have one;therfore, I did not get hit over the head with the outrageous prices I've herad about. My dress only needed a bustle and I had the cap sleeves removed. She charged me $75.

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Can I have her information?

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by JimmysBride

Really?? Didn't they cap your alterations?? Are you going over the cap? Is the gown way too big on you?

Sorry for all the questions... you know my 1st fitting is in a week so I'm worried about all this stuff too...

Who is your seamstress btw??

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Yes there is a cap on the alterations 210! The bustle was separate...
The fitting went VERY well. It is just the money that is flying out the
door that is freaking me out!
My seamstress is from Bridal Reflections her name is ZIZI...
She is so nice

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YIKES!!! The cap on my bustle was $90 also, cap on my alterations is $245 but I made include a french bustle in that because I knew the bustle I wanted would be more expensive... now I have a feeling I'm going to exceed taht cap too!!!

But I'm glad to hear it went well!!

How long did it take, by the way??

The original cap on my bustle was 91, but since i wanted a
different kind (what kind that is i don't know) it was more...

I don't think my place has cap on the alterations!

I already paid $100 to have it made to my length.
I doubt it will need to be taken in, but the straps probably need to be adjusted since I have uneven shoulders.

I had no idea bustles were so expensive. $91 for the basic is a lot!
My fitting is in 2 weeks.

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Posted by tourist

I don't think my place has cap on the alterations!

I already paid $100 to have it made to my length.
I doubt it will need to be taken in, but the straps probably need to be adjusted since I have uneven shoulders.

I had no idea bustles were so expensive. $91 for the basic is a lot!
My fitting is in 2 weeks.

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wow made to your length that is nice!
I am sure strap adjustments are not much!
I didn't know bustles were that expensive either..91..i wish, mine was 14