Ranting and Raving....

JenNeen Posted: Aug 25, 2005 08:09 PM

Ranting and Raving....

My mom went for her fitting at Macy's Bridal in the Smithhaven Mall today. They want to charge her $250 for her alterations, which amount to a hem and some adjustments on the top to tighten it.

I'm just outraged! The sales people that helped us were extremely helpful and friendly.....they certainly never mentioned this! I just feel like it's not fair.

I fought with the manager this evening and she wouldn't budge - not that I thought she would - so now we are picking up the dress an going somewhere else.

Thanks for listening!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Aug 25, 2005 08:19 PM

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I know brides who paid less to have their wedding gowns hemmed, taken in and bustled!

that's a LOT of money

littlebookworm4 Posted: Aug 25, 2005 08:34 PM

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my dress at the bridal shop tops out at 150.00 for alterations for my dress and that's a bridal gown!!

L&M2006 Posted: Aug 25, 2005 09:23 PM

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That's insane! You should have your mom give this woman a call: her name is Tolia (pronounced Tulla) and she works out of her home - she also works at a bridal shop as a seamstress. She is really nice and very reasonable. She charged us (as bridesmaids) $40 to alter our dresses, and both of my sisters had to have their dresses taken in 2 sizes. Her number is 631.231.6925 and she's located in Brentwood.

JenNeen Posted: Aug 26, 2005 08:58 AM

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After I posted this I started to feel like I was crazy....like maybe that was what people were paying. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only surprised by the $$$.