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My dress alterations cost $500!!! VENT!

Original post by Nicoley4257

So I just posted my dress fitting pictures and I have to warn anyone from going to Moonlight Couture in Merrick.

I had ordered my dress w/ them and when I asked how much alterations and bustles cost they say 'oh we won't know until you are fitted, but usually around $150 for the alteration' So that seemed like a good price, I had no problem with that. So I go there yesterday, get fitted, mind you the only alterations that need to be done is it needs be shortened and needs to be taken in VERY LITTLE on the sides (typical normal stuff, nothing big) I also needed a crinoline slip, which when I went to see my dress when it came in last month, they told me that I wouldn't need a slip! Well, I definitely needed a slip for fullness and that cost $125!! Then the seasmstress does the bustle, I love it, it has a lot of 'points' and it took forever.

So we get to the counter, and she starts ringing us up and she says 'OK your total is $650' I almost fell to the floor and died! I asked her why it was so much and she explained that it was $250 for the bustle, $250 JUST for the alterations and $125 for the crinoline slip! Now that the wedding is next month, the money funds are running very low so this was like a big blow to the gut for me! At that point I felt trapped, there was nothing I could do, I wanted to take my dress and run out of the store and take it somewhere else.

But get this, my dress itself was only $700!!!!! The alterations cost AS MUCH as my DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry but I just think it is ridiculous how they could possibly charge that much.

Sorry for venting but I just wanted to know if you all think this is just as ridiculous as I do!

StarryEyedBride Posted:

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Nicoley4257 Posted:

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Posted by jenn122397

thats crazy - did they give you an alteration cap when u ordered it?


I could have sworn they told me $150...it was so long ago I don't remember....and there is nothing written in the conract about that so I just had to take the hit and pay the money
woobie113007 Posted:

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I would be pissed......I would try to talk to them regarding the price and just see if there is anything they can do to work with you.....My parents always said it doesnt hurt to ask.......worst that can happen...they say no but then again they might actually work with you.
I paid say roughly 600 for my dress and if my alterations came out to be almost the same amount I paid for my dress I would

HamptonsBride Posted:

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Most places will tell you the capped price for alts...mine has it written on my contract $200...and the bustle is $10 a point for regular $15 for French..again all written on the contract..sounds like they tried to get more $$ than they should've! Maybe talk to the manager??

betani Posted:

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my alterations are capped at 100, but i think they did that b/c my dress is a hollow to hem and they said i wouldn't need any alterations b/c i fit the sample size very well. they said they normally cap at 200. but my alteration cap is written into my contract so they can't argue with it if it turns out i need a lot of work done.

is there a way to go somewhere else for alterations? or are you already committed to it there? if not, i'd shop around. i'm sure you can find a good seamstress or another bridal salon that'll do it. also, maybe you could buy your slip somewhere else. mine was only 75 (but it was also an a-line if that makes a difference) from my salon, but i've seen them a LOT cheaper on ebay, though i don't know if you have time for that... it can't hurt to make some calls though. you may not have it in in time for your fittings, but maybe you can just borrow one from the salon for the fittings and wear the one you bought the day of. i dunno, i'm just making suggestions, over 600 is a LOT of money for me. seems a bit crazy, but then again so is everything else wedding related.
Hisforever Posted:

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that is alot for alterations.....
Nicoley4257 Posted:

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OK I would just like to say that I LOVE all of you girls SO much! After reading everyone's responses, I called my mom, and we are calling Moonlight Couture tomorrow and canceling the alterations. I am going to call up Phyllis from Bridal Elegance and see if she could help me! The thing is, they already charged the credit card the $650, do you think they are going to give me a hard time? I didn't sign anything as far a contract for alterations. I'm just getting nervous now because its only 33 days til my wedding!! Thank you all so much, I will keep you updated on what happens!

kitty1224 Posted:

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my alterations cost $395 and my bustle cost $295. Thats $690 I feel your pain. It is absolutely crazy.
kcion Posted:

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I didn't get any dresses there but I did go there wtih my Mom to see if they had an MOB dresses and when she told them what she wanted to spend, they rolled their eyes at us and said well, I guess we'll have to look in the sale rack but I don't know what we have

Granted, my mom was not looking to spend MILLIONS but even if it was less money then they were used to dealing with, it was SOOOOO RUDE the way they reacted!!!!!!!

My mom said no thank you and we walked right out!!!!!

Then she went a dropped so much more than she expected at Sugarplum!! HA HA
I feel like going back there and telling them!!

The saleswomen in there are totally rude

Sorry you got what you DIDN'T expect!
HamptonsBride Posted:

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Posted by Nicoley4257

The thing is, they already charged the credit card the $650, do you think they are going to give me a hard time?


if they give you any grief call your credit card company & have them do a chargeback...and take the dress anyway!!! and be sure to get everything in writing and write down the names of the people you deal with incase you need it down the line..good luck!!!
Nicoley4257 Posted:

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Posted by ik1

my alterations cost $395 and my bustle cost $295. Thats $690 I feel your pain. It is absolutely crazy.



OMG that's more than me!! Holy cr@p!!!
Marchbride07 Posted:

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That is totally ridiculous! It was like the totally sucker punched you! I would have definitely ask to speak to a manager....UGH!!! Why does stuff like that happen when you have so little time and so little options!

Sorry girl! That really b lows!
AlmostKulak Posted:

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WOW!!! That seems like way too much!! I would def try to get your card refunded and go somewhere else!!!!

IlianaR Posted:

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I totally understand how you feel. Especially wwhen you said your dress was $700!

Personally I think I would've taken my dress and walked out!
happygirl07 Posted:

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WOW!!!!

That is a lot of $$$ for alterations. Hopefully I won't have to pay that much. Definately shop around. If they refuse to credit your account, contact your credit company.
eeelisas Posted:

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I bought mine at Paradise Bridal in Patchogue and they cap it off at $250. I think other things might be extra, but for basic, taking in, shortening, they cap off. That sounds like a lot!! Hope you can work things out and they don't give you a hard time. I have a feeling they will, as most places are a pain in the you know what!!! Keep us posted!!!

TLC1018 Posted:

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That is ridiculous!!

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