Question: I just got engaged on Thanksgiving and we are planning to get married in the summer of 2013 (no date chosen yet). I don't really know anything about wedding stuff, planning, etc so hopefully some of you can give me some good advice. I know it varies a lot, but what price range do wedding dresses run? Also, I've heard it's cheaper to go to David's Bridal than a local bridal salon; is this true? If so, have any of you shopped at David's and if so how was your experience?
Answer: What you describe can easily be done by a qualified dressmaker. So, how do you find one? Go to your local fabric store and ask the cutting counter employees who they would recommend as a seamstress who is experienced with special occasion fabrics and has the ability to design and sew an added feature to your dress. You are sure to get some good references. If you live in a rural area, you may have to call a fabric store in the nearest city to find a seamstress.
Answer: First I would defiantly support your local bridal shop before trying David's. David's dresses are a dime a dozen and that is why they are so cheap. Bridal shops...as long as they are not the crazy upscale shops...have dresses in all price ranges. Unless it is a big city shop or a very wealthy area, the shop dresses will usually top out at around $2000. I would suggest going online and looking for dresses first and then finding out locally were the dresses you like are. Just Google Bridal and your city name and see what comes up.
Although taking your dress to a bridal shop seamstress for alterations is an option, that cost could be more than you spent on the whole dress. I used to work at a bridal shop and believe me, the alterations are three times more expensive at those shops then they are on the outside by a private seamstress. Bridal shops make the majority of their profits on alterations, not on the sales of the dresses.
It is best if you can find some pictures to show your seamstress so she has an idea of what you want. She should be able to draw some sketches. Just be absolutely certain that your lines of communication are open so you get exactly what you want and not what the seamstress wants you to have. Remember, seamstresses are not magicians and often what you draw may not be able to be duplicated. So, it is wise to have an open mind.
Answer: What you describe can easily be done by a qualified dressmaker. So, how do you find one? Go to your local fabric store and ask the cutting counter employees who they would recommend as a seamstress who is experienced with special occasion fabrics and has the ability to design and sew an added feature to your dress. You are sure to get some good references. If you live in a rural area, you may have to call a fabric store in the nearest city to find a seamstress.
Answer: First I would defiantly support your local bridal shop before trying David's. David's dresses are a dime a dozen and that is why they are so cheap. Bridal shops...as long as they are not the crazy upscale shops...have dresses in all price ranges. Unless it is a big city shop or a very wealthy area, the shop dresses will usually top out at around $2000. I would suggest going online and looking for dresses first and then finding out locally were the dresses you like are. Just Google Bridal and your city name and see what comes up.
Although taking your dress to a bridal shop seamstress for alterations is an option, that cost could be more than you spent on the whole dress. I used to work at a bridal shop and believe me, the alterations are three times more expensive at those shops then they are on the outside by a private seamstress. Bridal shops make the majority of their profits on alterations, not on the sales of the dresses.
It is best if you can find some pictures to show your seamstress so she has an idea of what you want. She should be able to draw some sketches. Just be absolutely certain that your lines of communication are open so you get exactly what you want and not what the seamstress wants you to have. Remember, seamstresses are not magicians and often what you draw may not be able to be duplicated. So, it is wise to have an open mind.
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