Wedding dress alterations can run $200 and up, sometimes more or less. Average prices for a bridal gown is $250- $350. Most brides require 2-3 fittings and a 'pick up' fitting. Depending on the style of dress and complexity of the work, the cost for alterations can vary. Hemming, bodice alterations and bustles are three areas most likely to be altered. Pressing is optional
The bottom of your bridal gown will almost always need to be shortened. Much of time its more complicated than it looks. . Have more layers of tulle, organza or chiffon? A layer of lace on the hem? Is the hem beaded? See a plastic webbing around the bottom? This is called horsehair and will need to be removed and replaced when hemming. The more work to shorten the more the cost to alter it.
Average $125.
Bustling your wedding dress will protect it from getting dirty and damaged after your ceremony. It also allows you to dance the night away without tripping over your train. You don’t want to haul around a huge lace train all night and have people step on it. Hooks and eyes, or buttons and loops are sewn into the dress to lift the train off the floor and over the outside of the dress. This presents an elegant “ballroom” look for full gowns and long trains. Average $100
Taking your dress in or letting it out. Price depends on how each dress is made, if there is lace or beadwork that needs to be removed and added back, and what needs to be done to get it to fit you perfectly. Also the cost of fabric or lace & beads is additional. Bra cups available $25 in sizes A -DD
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We offer wedding gown pressing for all gowns altered through us. Gowns not altered in the busy season , please contact us for availability
While we are working on your gown, it gets stored with us at no charge until we are finished. Then you will be taking it home until your wedding day! (Some stores do charge to store your dress, please check with the store you purchased from.
Remember, it’s unlikely that a dress will fit perfectly. You might need it taken in or let out, have the straps shortened, need a hem or bra cups added.
Hems for bridesmaids depend on the type of fabric, fullness and how many layers. Average $35 - 40
Taking your dress in or letting it out. Price depends on how each dress is made and what needs to be done to get it to fit you perfectly. Bra cups available $25 in sizes A -DD
Adding a corset back style to the back of the dress, making the dress bigger to get a better fit. I use pre-made corset kits in basic colors as well and custom made to match your dress.
Pressing on all Bridesmaid, Mother's and Prom dresses varies. Available on request.
For quotes, please schedule a consultation appointment from the main page