We are having 5 bm's and have ordered their dresses from a bridal store. They have quoted that alterations will cost between £60- £100 per dress. Does that seem excessive? x
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CommentAuthorStephH96
Wow, that's £500! How much were the dresses?
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
£190 each given there was 5 of them, I am not keen to spend that on alterations lol but I don't know anyone else to the job and don't want them to be ruined. x
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CommentAuthorStephH96
Yeah that's like having to buy another 2 dresses on top of what you've already bought! What exactly needs doing to them?
They are all small girls so will need the length brought up I would assume, after that I am not sure, they only had a 14 in the store, 2 are 8's, 1 a 12 and 2 are a 14. The girls with the 14 it fitted like a glove but both are hoping to lose weight so may need taken in etc. I thought it was a bit expensive but unsure how to find some one else, i don't like just going off internet x
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CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
It does seem a lot of money, I only paid £80 for my dress.
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CommentAuthorStephH96
Do you know anyone who is that way inclined who could possibly recommend a place? There's got to be a few around, you could check reviews and go and see them before committing?
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
I live in Manchester so there is lots around but I am from NI so it's not my home town and none have been personally recommended to me. I may ask MIL she might know of some where. Thanks x
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CommentAuthorFutureMrsW
I would definitely have a search around for some more quotes. Does seem a bit excessive. Good luck finding some alternatives x
CommentAuthorStephH96
I have seen one in Stockport that I am going to check out for mine, would you travel this side Leanne?
CommentAuthorEllie95
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You'll be better off looking around, I'm sure plenty of places will do it for cheaper without loosing any professional quality xoxo
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CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Yeah I would Steph, thank you will you let me know how you get on.
Thanks everyone x
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CommentAuthorElinor Claire
It depends on how much needs doing. I think for two bridesmaids and myself I paid about £150, but mine needed taking in a lot and one bridesmaid dress needed letting out. Plus they all needed shortening and the bridesmaid dresses needed straps attached to them.
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CommentAuthorFlossie
I was quoted around £35 per dress to take it up in length and alter the side seams. This was a very basic quote and she said it would depend if there was any detailing etc around the alterations, but what you've been quoted does sound a bit excessive.